The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-12-03
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Eayetse, 10 tho shades Of retirement. A
mongst all the interesting scencs prcse rred
to Us by The lively pen Of Lady MoRoAs.
Formerly Miss Owcnson) In hor account Of
a late visit ~ France, none has moro at,rac-
ton for us than the following notice Of tho
distinguished FREUD Of Libsry and Of Amer
ica.---Aar. Infsiigsncer.
From Lady Morgons /" Ryasee."
General La Fyonc has no, appeared in
Paris since the return OF tie Bourbon dy.
nasty to France, And should have left
that country without heving seen one of ito
greatest ornaments, had not flattering in.
vita,iou i'om.,hs Chateau La Grange cna-
b'ed me 70 grs,ify wish, long and devou,ly
cherished, OF knowing, or az least bcholdink,
ss ihus,rious master. Intfoduccd by proxy
to the family OF La fayct,e, BY the yooqR
and smiabic Princess Charlotte de Bsss,
we undertook our Journey 10 la Grange,
with the same pleasure ss the pilgrim his
iiru unwearicd stops to the shrine Of ssinsed
excellence.
In tho nidst Of fertile spd Iuxurisps viii.
derness, rising above prolific Orchards end
an,iquated woods. appeared the Ave towers
ct La Grange Blcssneau, tingcd with the
golden rays Of the setting aunt Through ths
holes OF tho trees, appeared the pretty village
of Aubepierrc, ooce, psrhsps the depcnden-
cy OF tho castle, and clostcsirg near tho pro-
lection Of its wells. A rcmoler view Of tho
village Of Differs, with It's glcamiog rivcr
and romantic valley, was caught aud loss
( alternately, In the sepsrtinc maze of tbs
rugged road which accommodated TO tho
grouping Of the trees, wound amidst branch
es laden with rine aing fruit, ill is rudencss
sulicnIy subsided In tho velvet lawn that i'm
mcdiatsly surrounded the castle. The deep
moat, the draw bridge, the iviod tower, and
arched portsIs, opening into the square court,
had fendal aud picturesque chsractcr and
comSiued with The reserved tints and foe re.
pose Of evening, associated with that exulta.
,ion Of feeling which belonged to tho mo.
meDt preceding fts, interview with those,
on whom tho mind has long dweh with cd.
u'radon or interest
We found General La Fayeue surround.
ed by his. patrisschsl family ;--his sxeslltre
son and dsugb,er.in-Iaw. his two dauRhtefe
(,hs sharers 81 his dungeon IN Olmuts) snd
shci, hustsnds; e,sven grand -childsen, sdd
venerable grand uncle, tho sx.erand prior
Of Malta, with hair a. white 30 snosy, snd hss
cross and his order. worn ss proudly as wheS
he had issued forth st the head Of HE pious
troops, sgains, the "naynim Jos," OF Chris
,isn enemy. Such was tho group that res
ccivcd Us in the salon Of La @ raOge, such
was the close knit circle that made our brcsta
fast and our dinner party; accompanied us
in our delightful ramble through tho grouns's
and woods of La Grange, and constantly
presented the most perfect :oni'y'of family
interests, habits, taste, and sAcetions.
We naturally expect TO 6Dd strong trscss
of time 10 the form of those, with whose
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ed OF lhosc who had obi aimed shc soSIfsges
of the world almost before he had entered IL.
But, on tho person Of La Fsyctte, time
has left no impression ;--not Wrinkle fur
rows the ample brow and his uDbent and
noble figure is still as upright, bold and vig-
orous, as the mind that informs il. Grace,
strength and dignity still distinguish the 6cs
| person Of this extraordinary man; who ,hough
moro than forty years before the world EN-.
gage in scenes Of strange and sventfui cone
nict, does not yet appear TO have reached his
climactcric. Bustling and active 10 bis farm,
graceful and ciegspt in his salon, It's diff.
cult TO trace, 10 one OF tho most successful
agriculturists, and one Of the most perfect
\ fine gentlemen that France has produced, .
| ever, Is always disccrnible.
| talent he ever possessed, tho memory OF NJ.
La Fayottc has all the tenacity OF unworu
youthful recollection and besides theses
high views Of oil that Is most elevated in the
minds conception. His conversation Is brill
| lisn,ly enriched with anecdotes Of alb that 10
| celebrated In character snc event, Tor tho
last fifty yesrs.--Ho still talks with unwca-
ried delight of his short visit to England, 10
| his friend Mr. Fox, and dwelt on the sSifrhery
| Of the late Duchess Of Devonshirc, with al
most boyish cuthusiasm. He speaks and
| writes English with the samo elegance he
does HIS native tongue. He has made HIM
| self master of all that is best worth knswingp
IN English literature and philosophy. OBJ
served that bis library contained mary Of
our most eminent authors upon all subjects.
| His elegant and well chosen coIIec,ioa of
books, occupies the highest Apartments N
ooe Of the towers Of the chateau; t"d, LIKE
\ t,e studv Of NJ Moutec one. hangs over the farm