Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1832-10-11

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truth. / find that he has among Ms cainE
eQuipage valuable collection Of militia.
ry books-a rare thing sin this republican
army. They now and then take sci
from the British, and commence reading
them.
Z" Sullivan, have not had much Of an
opportunity to become acquainted with ;
but the New-England people are satisfied
with him as general, and they are saga
cious, and generally correct in their opin-
ions Of men. He has great spirit, and a
good head such men will be distinguish
ed in any walk of life.
These are the foremost men that
have mentioned but there is q young
class, who are principally in the staff, Of
an equal cast Of mind, and Of superior ed
ucation, having generally justleft their in
situations of learning, or the early course
Of professional life, 20 join the arny.--
There are some elegant young men among
these. Major Faiflee would mention as
one Of them. He is quite young: but for
sagaci.y, wit, and knowledge Of his pro-
fessioD. he has no superior. Playful and
satirical, or instructive, as he varies from
one subject to another, have taken much
delight in his society, and think he has Civ
en- me more instruction in pronouncing the
English language, than any other officer /
have met with. This is probably owing 10
my enjoying his society so much.
The young French general you have
sent 10 America, is q noblemaIi. of nature
as well as Of accident. He is winning in
his manners, and is the charm of social
life. He puts aside all the professions of
rank, and comes down to a level with all
his brother officers. Icould not have sup
posed that one born and educated In such a
court as that Of Louis fifteenth and six-
teenth, could have been so much OF re-
publican in his manners. He has the con-
fidence Of Washington, the love Of the
great mass of officers, and the alteration of
the soldiers. He is never easy unless on
duty, and happy only when that duty is
satisfactorily performed. He is q good
soldier-fnll Of resources, and not easily
discouraged. His men have full confidence
ia him, and that is every thing in a gener-
al No crusader was ever moro ardent in
the cause than Lafayette is in yours. He
Is certainly able beyond his years. Sell
dom has this world seen general, not yet
out of his minority; and yet he seems
quite At homo in military matters but this
may be accounted for by his having mill
itary education, which always gives q man
a gravity beyond his years. @
J" He appears TO have identified himself
with this country, and viii not give il up as
long as he can find one soldier TO support
him. These Frenchmen are foil Of enthu-
siasm, and that you, my dear doctor, will
not find fault with in such q cause.
He came with his pockets foil Of money
his head crammed with military manou.
/ vres, and his heart Overlooking with phi
lanihropy and republication and he
still as full Of fight as young cadet. Q
] all the officers from foreign powers he
the most popular with the army; and.
think, bids fair to retain that popularity
and, in struggle like this, no man can sus
tain command without some share Of pop
ularity. The French now here respec
The general as much as tho army love him
His fame is not confined to the army, Blu
his influence is great in reconciling jarrigl
interests, and he is as ready to heal
breach as any man know Of. His servi.
ces will be gratefully remembered If thi.
country obtains her freedom, for such mar
or his deeds cannot be forgotten.
"There is a southerner Of fne char
acter and high promise devoted 70 tn
cause-C Colonel Laurens, from South Car
olina. He has the elements Of q great sol
der in him, and if the war i % be lonl
continued, he will rise TO some high com
mand. He Is qaick to discern, and u
quick to execute, and has the great necos
sary gift from heaven to make him ill0stri
ous-I mean that power, which all cal
feel and no one define, OF diffusiHg a chiv
alrous spirit into all within his influence
In the late battle Of Rhode Island, Lau
rens and Colonel Henry B. Livingston
were distinguished for having displaye
great talents and bravery. In fact, m
dear doctor, your country 10 rich in talent
Of high order, in every department tim
and opportunity are only wanting to devel
] opc them |; and, in the destinies Of you
people, these will come. d
i should do wrong, while on this sub
ject, If did not name to you ono Of M
most favorite soldiers, Colonel Alexande
Hamilton. He is one ofthe most promis
ing men in the Army. With great simpli
city Of character, he unites uncommon en-
srgies of mind. He gathers knowledg,
with an insuilive grasp; and holds it will
the tenacity Of brass. lie is brave as Ce
sar, and as honorable a. brave. He !
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