Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-06-22

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The rapid progress and enlarged prospect of the sub
seripon to the Anne csn impression, have enabled tho
pubshss give an additional Front to the Tablet
iaining the
Constitution ofthe u. s. aud the .ve,o Constitution
Of Virginia,
the Preamble 10 which renders it, hisfoyicaiu proper
Associate to our National Declaration OF Independence.
and oae othe poudest Rsvolu onary lumes Of the "An-
eieni Dominion" These lditoas, wi hout raising the
original p.ice, almost double the us Of the American
Cory
To many Distinguished individual. in different States
the Publ hers already, and hope 10 be still fuher
indebted for the exeron OF their influence and eood Of
let, will be its best recommendation; aud render il as
domestic Ornament the most appropriate and .compre-
hensiv-, ever offered to the American people.
DO h the Metricsl and the French Verson are we'll
calculated 10 interest the attention OF the young pc sple
oil any family into which they may be introduced They
hav- bsn reciied before private circles in ASH
ington Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York; and me-
yer without exciting pleased anl Fixed attention. Tho
former, composed in regular measure, may be very ea
'Iy GO nmitted 10 memory, and thus impress
mere deeply he minds aud hearts of The youug tho
great principles OF the original OF the very language
OF which az wei az of the sen-e, it is faith nj echo.
o"'hearins The French Watson recNd, W lie Pas
scar exclaimed with THE Liberty of america
pW De safe as long her Boys taught to reeite
the Declaration IF Lidependence!"'
The Honorable NJ. Roane. who was delegated to at
end General Lafayette DUNG hi. me iorsbe visit TO
'hr G Assembly Of Virginia. Addressed 10 the youthful
rrGter' Master L. ii. \. "a BOY of tel years od) the
following letter:
RIcHMoND, Feb 1. 1926.
| My Dear Boy.
| Having atr,d d on General Lafayette during his
lae vi IL 10 the General Assembly of Virginia en-
lloyd many opportunities OF hearing his conversation
auu sentiments on the passing and As
you Attracted portion of hs attention it ia not lsss an
act OF justice TO YOU than OF pleasure to myself state
what came under nay own observation in relation to
you.
waite On G neral LAFAYETTE during his evenings
visit 10 Colonsl Thomas NJ. Randolph at Mr. P's Board
Ing heu's, "h-rs, in the presence of Numerous, in
,ei'igent and delighted company. you reced to him in
'erican Independence" written by his friend our own
Immortal JEFFERSON.
w"myse in common with all present, highly
srauh"d by your manner and appearance this
sion; but being acqnain'eh with the French language,
was extremely DESTROYS to know whether The tan.Ia-
| ton was good aud your pronunciation correct Not
having all Opportunity at the moment Of converting
with the COOS old General, (ahhough conld read in
his couI tenance II delight Won had afforded him)
immtdiAeiy a.Sed biz spns Mr.. George w. Lafayette
and Mr. lie Vasseur, his Secretary, for information
on thss' points They both concurred very warm ex
pres'ions oil their qualification at yonr performance and
in high praise the translation and alton of tho
piece you had just rece'.
AS The General and myself were alone in the
ragr returning bs odeings he commemorate cnnv.r.
sa'on OF inquiry ard eulogy the youth who had Just
delighted him by hrs animated and feeling recital Of
production which l. justly the amiraon of all the
hardly knew which to admire, the power OF the
young ORATOR. the talents OF his sister who HE in
iornrd me- had translated the niece you recitrd; tho
translation he said, AMI elegant your pronun-
ciaon OF the French language, chasie and grams ca
and vour delivery, manly and b coming.
When day or two afier his, was ,idnp in A car
rage with the General observed him saluiing with
unusual cordial ty passengers in the ,ireet when
ne Immediately turned 10 and said. al hare lust
seen my i,ae French Orator and renewing his praise
OF your late performance, he spoke In term. Of high
nope and anticipation OF your future destiny as one he
supporters OF those glorious principles have which
carry and strongly impressed your youthful mind.
That you may never hsfy the prophetic hop. of this
rny great and good man, aud that this testimonial NAV
serve as continual men.nto of bls benedicon, and
'uS " "oo'e "moTtoh 10 sxcei I, the sincere wish
oil Your friend
wM II. RoANE
To Mr.. Roane'' uerv kind letter MAY NTH propr,e.
IT, be added the folio,ying mote bv Colonel Tuont.
| III. hANDoLPH, (iate Governor of Pirgina
Az present Witnessed the profound ttenuon of Gen.
era Lafayette during he recital and many remarked
he very strong impression made upon his mind by it,
wnch MS connenance clearly indicated: to me, on tho
following day, he spoke in terms OF admiration about the
the happy talent displayed and great
promise oil u'ure celebrity which the youth, Young l.,
A. eShblted IN 20 striking manner thai occ ason
| THOMAS Nj. RANDOLPH ."
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an introduction to them, (hough ended for the
purpose The Publishers avail themselves of this follow
ing extract oil letter TO their senior associate from,
The Hon w T. Barry, Post Master General of IN,
Uni ed States WV
have My Dear Sir, With much satisfaction added
en- the same paper my name TO those Of Judge Marshall
and Governor Tyler,and shall all times he bappy
u III my power, to render You service. have also
placed my namg on the subscription for the work Won
propose to publish. have read with much interest
the praise besowed your Son 10y the gre and good
Lafayette Great the young stranger kindly for me
and receive assurances OF my uueigned frendhio and
hIghPst esteem WI +. BARRY"
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