Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-19

VI MIR. John -. Hunter, 1.-THE hero OF Hunters
Narrative whichs decidedly the best of the mul.
titude; one or two of the Duke of Sussex, the +
head of which is capital: one of Mr.. Owen, of
Lanark, and some Others Mr.. III. is said to be |
entirely ignorant ofdrawing. 1t is evident from |
hs pictures that he draws only with full brush, |
correcting the parts by comparison with one an
other.
Eioma ". York Correspondent of the Charles
ton Courier.
MIR. SUMNERFIETD.
The fame of Mr. Sunmerfield, as preach
er, has spread over the country. I remember
To have heard, when in Albany, the OPP: ion of a
celebrated Judge, on the s,bect of his oratori-
cal pow crs.-Sinee the time OF Whitfield, whou,
the Judge had heard in his younger days, he
had listened, he said, To pulpit orator who
had produced the same effect oh his mind tina
Mr.. Symmetrical, in several ofhis sermons, had
dcnc.
YET notwithstanding the high opinion that is
entertained of Mr. S. among his own peculiar
, adhertDts, l cannot discover much power in his
eoquance, or great degree of pathos in his
delivery. He has the appearance of a beaut-
iul Young man III tie pulpit, who unites a con-
side able portion of sensibility and el. gance
witt unaffected picty. His taste in action, in
sentiment, and 10 language, is peculiarly chastc
anl appro, viate. Ii even NAV be sometimes
called fastidipus. When lie introduces word
| or expression of ordinary life into his sermon
M certain occasions, have heard it accompa-
MED NTH alologetic parentliesis.
All the sermons which ave heard of his,
seem to posses but one peculiar character.
| They were generally what is called gospei
pTe"ching. They require little learning and
make no great call u. on the IN ntal facnlties
Yet they contain many beautiful touches cftrue
/ pety, and aiicciinDatc appeals TO the purasi
feelings al our nature.--Mr. Summcriicil
ia.v
true eicquence and genuine taste. Yet Mr.
| Niaiht t;,d one OF the most meodious Voices
ever heard; and 1t also possessed great compass
IN conlnnction with IFS meloty; but there was
an artificial or theatrical appearance about his
pulpit sermons, whichvery much detractcd from
his effect ON the minds of.persons of taste. He
was also egresiously deficient i'm general
knowledge, and, from his ignorance of correct
ana ge.i1ne taste, generated very often into
noisy cant.
but the foundation of Mr.. Summef FIELDS cha
racter, arises principally from the youthiuiness
oi his appearance, the proprieiv of hi language
The ctias'e'iess of his delivery, and | may add
the beauty OF his countenance. His face is
oval hs features regular and the expansion
OF his high forehead is extremely beautiful
ans eyes might be sail 10 beam it'll sensibility,
ou' when he is engaged in the work of religion,
tpaN appear 10 emit the Hight Of piety. These
'h'Foncti'is cIic'i'nst ,nc nnut fail tn hold
crnsi erahlc Influence over tn female part of
AN :iiid'e see; and indeed iii these scientific and
phios jph al days, | a a raid that the softer
sex will Deco ne the sole depo itofies of Chris
tan iiety.
n te" evening" ago, sermon was preached
by Mr. Suntnerlieli in Ceda 8 rect; the OBJ
lect o V'iicii was, t. max. oil &C ion for the
irinis oil a Charitable emae Society in this
CITY. The church was crowded to Overlooking
50 much ~, tr,t many persons had to r. turn TO
/ tE,.yr l.l,r tt,,ra ,u,n &.
i'll the walls os the building. The principal
part of the audience Was ma lie uo Of females
III IS not surprising thai females should crowd
20 h's sermons tor ne Is ernleutir :, preacher
according To the heart of woman. Tie great
orator or the ''inaginitve classes Of society, n
who has attained sucr BIG, name in London
scars far beyond tn am iition of merely pleasing
ami attracting sinai! sJc.ety of old maids or
spieaciic bachelors.
His sermon hal lit lie re ieronCt. to lis public
object until II approached the conclusion But
none VINO heard him conid help s,d.nlrine- the
chasre ?ToDric'y of that part of his discourse
which GATED upon IN stu bering Charities of the
huna heat t. come forth an minister com
ipTi to the w,dow. | saw the tear, start from
~ eyes o: many females AT those pathetic and
&c Il touches WINCH ne so.net,Enas throws with
- .'tnc'i propretY, INTO his sermons Indeed.
nae piety could not withhold IL seusibilitv 20
ms appearance in the paipit Although, reli-
"i'i Stt'ittS ~ me secure iuun!a ion of heaven
stiii eyerv oe Is well applsci If the additional
a'i IT receives, fr1'n TIE beautv the elegance
ana the sunli'Glty which this world affords
lie a:iatei, with great prnpriaty and lecourn.
u highly esteemed rnerChanx 90 Ibis civ
whose Tcceut demise mas be}sa uDiyersaIIv la
-iGclied among al! classes Of society, | mean
To- lite OWE iethnnc, Esq. lie did not men
u'h ~" ntfnr but 1t onl, cncreased the delica
CIV VITA :.!iich tee touched the subject.
! ands' the glare of light, spread around by
gitte'n's chandeliers, the couil.enancs OF Mr.
:. assumes An almost heavenly appearance
= zen we het' i!'e .chaste language Of piety.
d"u te ipYeia5t sentiments Of religion, jroo
Ion MS lIps ike dew upon the opening bud of
1pfiiig, The heart Cannot stroud itsel. with in
SeisioIi'ty, nor the mind rcclinc with indiiEer-
cnce before the effort of the preacher Yer no
siii produces his greatest effect through the me
!iuIn OF female sensibilitv and imagination
ne fancy of woman, excited by religion. can
easily exalt beautiful youth into beino- nj
heaven. This Is the true cause of Mr.. Sum
merfield's celebrity.
Extract Of a Letter from Officer on board the
United States schooner sPorpoisc,'' to friend of
bis III this City, dated
"HAvAHA, Der. is, 1874.
eve left Norfolk, Va on the 9th OF June
bound to the coast Of Africa. Three or four
DAYS out, we SPOKE brig DAYS from Havana.
She sad her crew we're siCliiy, and fiiat if we
had good physician on board, it was probable
that the life Of valuable person might be saw
ed; on which orr Captain sent George Terriu
on board. july %, made the laud ahead; at