Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-09
From tie Mr- TorJ. Statesman .aue,s, 9

: From the Mc- York Statesman Rue.s.3
| Every thing relating to La Fayetle is inter.
| esting to the American reader. Most of rs
have had the qualification OF behoIding the il.
lustrious friend of liberty and our country
We have seen with what republican simplicity
he received the grateful homage Of nation.
we followed him with all our hearts from the
scenes Of his triumph into the pleasures of his
delightful retirement; and ieel happy when we
hear that he is enjoying the rewards Of his long
and we'll spent life, in the midst of an interest.
ing and aftectionate family, and devoting the
evening Of his days to the benefit of mankind.
The following familiar letter from the yete-
ran, was recently received by Mr. Skinner, edi.
tor Of the American Farmer, who has been
spending some days in this CITY. At our re.
Quest, he has permitted its insertion.
LA GRANGE, May 2sth, 1926.
My Dear Sir-I have, with much eratiGca
ton, received the 9TH volume Of the American
Farmer, and hope, early in June, by captain
Allyn, TO hear from you, and TO know how YOU
all fare in the beloved city Of Baltimore
Captain Macy has been pleased to take on board
couple Of shepherds dogs for you. Mr.. Wor-
Ellington, son OF the former Governor Of Ohio
took charge Of them in Paris; they are Of the
best breed, and well trained. But fear the
American method Of keeping flock will not
give SO much scope and usefulness to their in
Stlnct as when they are under the perpetual
admonition from their master. And since I
have entered on farming topics, must tell
you, my dear sir, that am at present making
great Improvements founded on American i'm
portations. Your hogs are Beautifully and while
keep some individuals Of pure breed, gene
rally cross it with Anglo Chinese animals OF
the best kind. But yours are better shaped,
and have arranged piggery after youTprin-
ciples. OF the handsome Holkam Cows, civ.
en- me by Mr.. Patterson, three are alive and
thriving, the younger bull and two females
OF the wild turkeys, only one has been presery-
ed; particularly regret the giant turkey which
my friend had so kindly provided for me, and
if such one could be obtained, il would be
new conferred obligation. The surviving one
has mixed with the hens Of the country, and
have got number of crossed eggs-but few
wild ones Of both sexes would be very welcome.
So would be, my good friend, some American
cartridges, variety unknown in Europe; and
of terrapins, two sorts Of novelty, which would
like first to nurse at the farm, then to natural.
lie on my grounds.
The splendid boiling steam machine given
10 me by Mr.. Morrill,, has been much admired;
drafts nave been taken, and it shall be in few
days placed in building have made on pur-
pose to receive it, You see tha, my Bal,imo.
rean farming obligations have not been lost up.
OH me. And since you allow me 10 utter all
my wishes, will add that one or two couple
OF American rabbits would he also new in.
PRODUCTION on this side of the Atlantic. As to
the justly celebrated canvass backs, they can
only be enjoyed in the vicinity Of the Susque.
hanna and the Potomac, a. condition to which
none more heartily than myself would submit.
receive three times month, accounts from
the United States by the Havre packets, an in
sufficient compensation for absence; they are
however, very precious to me. Every particu-
lar Of public and personal nature, are eagerly
looked for, and when you are pleased to write,
beg you, TO let me know as much as you can
of my Baltimorean friends. Present me very
afectionately TO them.
Permit me TO enclose letter to Mr.. Cornick.
a Virginian, who certainly is known to you as
well as the plough, which has been presented
TO the examination Of the Agricultural Society
in Paris. You will learn the favorable opinion
that has been expressed.
Most cordially am your afIec,ionate friend,
LAFAYETTE.