Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-06-09

has so long exercised his potent spell over the
whole reading world To have sprung thus full
grown into existence and to have taken place at
once, II not beside, at least in close approach to-
the Great Master of the art, prorinsus pyin,o is
glory enough. 1t would indeed seem, that the
great events OF our revolutionary contest, the wild
and peculiar habits of our early settlers, and the
deeply interesting, and aasi rapidly vanishing abo
| riginai race OF this continent, have inspired the
pen OF the American Novelist, and that he has
looked with poets fancy and painters eye up
on the grandeur and magniticence of our noun
tain scenery, the varied tnts and glorious sun shne
OF our autumn skies and woods, our rushing cata-
rac's, and mighty rivers and forests co-eval with
nature But 1t is not my purpose, nor can i, be
necessary in this place to enter into detailed no
tce OF the works OF our distinguished associate
In referring TO them as has been DONE tie chief
object was 10 show that in refuting, as by their
well-earned popularity they have had the effect of
doing, the zealously nculcated notion that on our
SOIL - fancy sickens and genius dies,'' national
beneht has been conferred. Let US hope that in
visiting the countries where his reputation has
preceded him. our friend will find The same dispo-
siion to receive with Kindness the author, az has
been shown with respect to his books and that he
may experience IN his own person, that the republic
Oh letters Is co-eXtensiye IN lis coureses with eu
cation and knowledge One other hope, before sit
down, may be allowed to express, that our asso-
ciate VIII not permit absence 10 render him, I'm
mindful he cannot be, but indifferent, ever for \
time, to the just expectations of those he leaves
behind We shall no, be that his pen should
be unemployed, even though TO indulge US he be
compelled to snatch some hours from the gra,if
cations that may surround him in other lands. tIis
hrst duty Is here-and when the discharge of ,ha,
duty results IN cementing friendship and adding 10
fortune and TO reputation, it may not be neglected
VIII now, sir, prop ose to the Lunch, to drink
mn fsgn
- May health and pleasure attend on him while
absent, and propltious gales accelerate his return
ms toast was received with great satisfaction.
ahd drunk with many cheers. After short nause
Nir. Cooper rose and replied nearly as follows:
rise under deep sense fmy inabilit, TO give
due uiteranee to my feelings For the hish honor
which you have this day conferred on me. gentle
men and Tor this last expression OF your good wish
/ es' peo leave most warmly and sincerely, TO re-
| turn you my thanks
! snail not attempt TO reply TO the hattesinp lam
guaSe with which The gentleman who has lust adj
dressed you, has been pleased to introduce nv,
name am too well acquainted with the sincer;-
" OF his character TO believe lie would willingly
I''e sentiments that he does not feel but trust,
| l. aiSo' know myself too well, to think for a
moment, that deserve moiety OF his common
| dalton.
! III, Mr. Caterer, there be any apoloov cor
eesoiism' 1t is surely to be found on an occasion
| lAe me present, when so many indugent friends
nave VIII call ii, conspred, to put one in aooI
humour with himself. The gentlemen have wilGnI.
~ incurred this risk, Sir, aad they must abide the
! penalty. '''
have been termed The Founder oftbis Cl,h ,
!cei certain, sir, that may appeal with confden.o
10 the distinguished strangers who have this da,,
ta'o'ed Us Win their company, to know if there
| Is reason 10 Ce ashamed OF my work. II * nor =
| little 10 have been the instrument of colIac,i,a
from The materials of general society, sucb n,..
OIL intelligence and reputation as is here assembled
ana TO nave brought II, in this manner together IN
Tree, social, unpretending, pleasurabie, and nav
auu' pIoh'anie communion. II 10 one Of the ,cis
OF my liie sir in which tax great pride Iea,o
you prosperous and harmonious as an association
ana sincerely pray, that when the period alI,,,-
ted Tor my absence shall have passed, that ma 9
be permitted 10 return, 10 find each ndividoaI =
mong you hlllng his place at our board, as res
Pee'aoie as happy, and as well disposed toward his
! associates, as when left him
| The gentleman who has addressed Won bas H..
| pleased TO express wish, that the pen which has
already inflicted so much on the public. NAV mo-,
De unemployed during the temporary absence of II
owner. Oa this subject, sir. ! affect no reser,,.
II Is certainly my intention that it shall mot he
IDLE VI those works of fiction, to which nv
friend has so obligingy alluded, shall only saw (,
is probable that the reading world will be the frst
a in Ma
muHiiy who owes debt TO the Muse Of Bi-to-,
II would seem 10 be the one who has no,v ,Ie
! honor 10 address you. No writer OF our co,,,tr,
mas invaded her sacred precincts with greater IL
cense or more frequency. Sir, / have mo. bee,
unmind!ul OF the weight of my fransgressions in
this particular, and have long and seriously reflect
Ell on The means OF presenting an expa,ory Offering
before the altar otihe offended Goddess The appa-
rent hardness OF this repentance oucbt NOT To no
cTIbed want OT diliupnro ,.,u, e
but Is merely additional evidence of the vast Dis
parity which i known TO exist betn cen ,ruth and
ITS opposite quality. Encouraged by your Kindness
SIR VIII, however, take this opportunity of re-
coTdn6 The deeds and suferngs of cIa,s Of me-,
10 which this nation owes tebi of lasting arsti-
iude--a class OF men among whom am ajvay.
ready 10 declare that not only the earliest but ma
passed.
shall have great pleasure in dischareino tb;.
duty, SIR, Tor duty, under these circumstances do
really consider 1t; because the nearer my approaches
TO the sacred quality just mentioned, the more cer-
TAIN snail ieei OF contributing TO the renown of
many OF my nearest and dearest friends / shall
! nave peculiar satisfaction in the task sir because
/ WA en'o'e me 10 lay The services of one :ndi-
Vidual In particular fairly before his nation -of
man who has ne superior in the minute and Drac-
t!cai knowledge Of his Professionalism discre-
uon and prudence are only equseI by his well es
taoshed self devotion ard frrnness and ,bo ba.
upheld the honor OF his country on Az and a.
tTJInS occasions, as any other man now lvino In
saying this, sir, know how much ut,or Onr
own UoaIu can furnish evidence enough that il is
bold assertion. After saying so much need ba,,,
add, sir, that aude to the distinpui.beJ sna,'
whose name is 10 be found on the roll Of tb,s ,so
Gallon and who, am happy 10 see, has done me
We honor to appear IN his place to-day
Perhaps, sir, have already said quite as ,r,.t