Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-05-01
O'CONNELa

O'CONNEIL.
From ,hs Ldulon New Monthly Magazine for aIar1h.
The Grea. Agitqtoy-.4 Recent Portrait.
Il was on calm autumn evening that ha,l return
Cd from walk to the splendid seat of Lord -,
iu the county o. W. had sat down at the
inn Of the little village where I sojourning, aud
had placed myself i'll the window, TO while away an
hour i'll observing the passing events OF the place.
The market was over the people lad gradually pass
ed to their homes; the busy hum oil tie day fast
dying away; ard Il few struggling groups scattered
here and there through the oug- wide street Of the
town-tht only it boastcd--wcre almost the only
persons who arrested my eye. The was sinking,
and threw his Staggering beams into the neat but i'll
furnished apartment where / wus sitting. 70 avoid
the glare Of his beaius, changed my position, aud
this give me moro uninterrupted view of the opp
street above referred TO- which throw its termination
Into the green fields of the country. Custpy my
eyes i'll this direction, beheld chariot and four
coming towards lac, euvcopcd in complete cloud Of
dust, and the painting horses of which were urged on
with tremendous rapidity. Struck with the urexpcc-
ted urrval OF such vehicle III that place, lecned
out OF the window 20 observe its destinations and be-
held it still rolling hurriedly along, and sweeping
round the angle OF the street towards The with an
Increased violence. If nay reader has been much
used to travelling, he viii be that the moment
poson comes IN sight o. au inn, he is suro tn cali
forth the rncstle of his horsosrern;,s show the
blood OF his cattle. This was the case at present,
and quick gallop brought the vehicle III laundering
noise to the door, where, Shenstonc SAYS, is to be
found ''the varmest welcome" The animals were
sharply checked. the door was feug open, and the
occupier threw himself hurricily ont.
Bring: horses tantlv was TIE command
he uttered in the loud voice Of haste and authority
The inmate of the carriage about tige feet
eleven and half inches high. and wore Il portIy,
stout, hale and agreeable appearance. His shout
tlers broad, and his legs stoutly built and Us he
at that moment Stood arm in his side pocket, the
other thrust into wastcoat which was almost co.n-
petely unbutoned from the heat OF the day he would
have made good figure for the rapid but 6nc-fnsh-
inc pencil OF farlowe His head was covered wit
light fur cap, which partly thrown back displayed
that breadth of forehead which have never yet seen
absent from real talent His eyes appeared to rae at
that instant, to he between a light blue and grey
COLOR. His face was pale ana saow, if the tuT
mol OF business, the shade of cure, or the stu
dy of midnight, had chased away the glow
OF health aud youth. Around his mouth PLAYED
cast OF sarcasm, which, 10 quick eye at once he
trayed satire; and appeared as if the lips cauid be
easily resolved iDtothe risus ydopicus. Ills head
was somewhat larger than that which modern doc
tr:nc deneminates the medium size and it was well
supported by stout and wellfoundationed pedcstaJ
which WIS based on breast, full, round, prominent
and CaPacious. The eye was shaded by brow which
tl3as;ht would be copgenla 10 sin3!iine than
storm; 1nd the neither Grccan nor Roman
but large enough to readily admit him into The
chosen band of that "irnmortaI rebels who chose
his body guard with capacious lungs and noses as at
fa-ding groatef capability of undergoing toll and
physical powers.
lie was dressed in an olive brown snrtout, bIacl,
trosaTs, and black stcoat His cravat was care
le7sy tod, aud the knot almost undonC from the heat
OF the day: an as he stood with his hau across his
bosom and his eyes bent Tie ground, he was to-,
very picture ola "pUblic cbaracter." hurrying away
on snIpe important matter which required ali of per
sonul crcrtion and mental energy. Often as lave
hirl since, have never bcbcld him in so Sri
king or pictorial an attitude.
"Qnic with the horses!" was his hlTYie3 eioc;7la
ton as he recovered himself from his revcric and
flung hltuSelFiEo has carriage. Tie whip was crack
ed, and away went the chariot With the same cloud
Of dist, and the zane tremendous pace.
did rot see him pay any msney. lie did not Gil
ter the inn He called for no Refreshments nor did he
utter word to any person around him. He seemed
TO ne obeyed by istipc, and while marked the cha
not laundering along the street, whici, had all it's
then spectators turned the ud-cnYelopcd vcbi
Gle my curiosity was intensely excited and instant
IS descended to learn the name of the cztraordna-,
stranger Blost Siai-apropoS, however, were my en-
quiries. Unfortunately the landlord was out; the
waiter could not tell me his name and the "hestler
knew nothing wiatsomever of him, except that he
was in the most unconnoneet hurry" shoyt tirnn
however, satisfied my curiosity.
The next day brought me TO the capital Of the
county where | was then a visit. l. was the
assze time. Very fond Of oratory, went to the
CouTI-house to bear the forensic coqucncc Of the
'tiOme Circuit" ihad scarcely seated myself when
the same greysh eye, broad forehead porty figure,
and strong tone o. voice, arrested my attention. lie
was just on the moment of addressing the Jury and
anX1usly waited 10 hear the speech of man who had
already so strongly interested me. After looking at
the Judge steadily for moment, be began his speech
exactly in the following pronunciation: Ny Lurrd,--
Gentlemen OF the Jury"
WHO speaks" instantly demanded T.
"GounselleT O'Conneii," was the reply.
"Why he only arrived last night"
".ate last night. AID mas had scarceiy ;,ue.s o.,
con 1'ar ne mr.. Rvt {.='rr