Virginia free press & farmers' repository. [volume] (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1827-1832, 1832-03-29

SIC al the teautoE pOtttpcaI, scientific,
literary. and popular characters Of the
metropolis. displaying upon the naked
and ereaking porqusf, . medley Of
splashed boots, silk stockinRs. mi.
forms. buttoned great coats, and open
Iappsls. For do not believe that all
who are here, come in their carriages.
although the street be encountered With
iandaus, chaiiots, calsshes and tiibu.
ries, and there be confusion Of coach
men and lackeys At the door, under the
doorway, and upon the staircase. The
majority Of the guests come eva omni-
bts, on foot, or the best way they can.
What matters il to Lafs cite how you
come, provided he sees you, and knows
that you are not there 70 abuse the
peoplef For his egotism 10 his love
for the people; the people frat. then
the country--himself when and how
you Pleasei Of himself you may speak
i'll at his own house and he will not be
angry.
The frat apartment is his sale a
manager, simply furnished, a. you per-
ceive-the real eating room of q re-
publican. That individual leaning a.
gainst the side-bosrd, with q dark
complexion, hair beginning TO turn
grey, eyes so sparkling and looking so
intellectual,is the celebrated Manguin,
the Broughsm Of France. He is rela-
ting the events which occurred at the
Hotel de PiNe, after the e9th Of July.
Next to him is a person seated; whose
look 10 sad & sombre. whose air is grave
and severe-this is Eusebe Saiverte. A
little beyond the latter, you perceive
Roman face, with an expire ssion Of am
bition, and beautiful AZ an antique
bust--it is Odillon Barrot. Behind
tins eloquent orator beams the good
and open countenance Of the modest
Audry de Puyraveau, the intrepid re-
preventative, who 30 generously lent
his house for the patriots TO assemble
70. during the three glorious days, and
thus conIageousIy exposed his life,
whilst many Of his colleagues So proud
ut present, and holding such high off,
ees, carefully hid themselves. That
tail. thin individual, with high and
square shoulders, and an eagle look, 10
Gen. Lamarqoe. His name 10 stamp
ed in the hearts Of the patriotic Poles,
by the side Of those of Aianeuin and
Lafayette. Two PAGES from the bravo
I.amarque. stands the veteran General
Matthew Dumas, shert in stature, and
bent with age.
ln the middle Of the room is close
group. They who compose il endea-
vor, by pressing their arms TO their
sides. to render themselves as slim as
possible. All without the group stand
or tip-toes, and the words IL Is he arc
circulated in an under voice. II 10 La
tsyette surrounded by his stsR OF
friends. much more imposing and nero
respectable than any official stat with
embroidery, epaulettes, and passive
admiration for the chief, whether he
deserved 1t or not. Do not expect a
portrait Of this incom parable man
such an attempt on my part would be-
folly; moreover, his features are be-
come well known, and his virtues be-
long already 10 history. On his righe
hand stands Dupont de PEurc, and on
his lefi Charles Leeompte.
The second apartment is, properly
speaking, the drawing room. You SEQ
too sofas, a few chairs, and some pier
glasses. Even tradesmen would be n
shamed Of such simplicity. Bot look
at that charming group Of young wo-
men and young girls, fair and bloom
ing. whose eyes SO beautiful and go
soft. pourtray their innocent thoughts.
They are all called Lafayeties. 10 the
midst Of them is the lovely Countess
Belgioso. an Italian lady, who is dy-
ing 10 France for liberty and her
country. The tyrsnt Of MOdena has
prescribed her husband. Here 10 also
Miss Opie, the American auakcress,
whose couture would be laughed a., Is
fidicule could be allied to the respect
which her noble eountenance inspires.
lie who is listening to her 80 attentive
" - NJ. Victor de Tracy. a worthy
PoP'l and competitor Of Lsfsyetfe's,
and Colonel Of the Partisan ARTILLERY.
APropos 81 artilIery-thsi yosng man,
leaning against the nantlepiece, whose
upper tip 10 sbsded 9th enormous
mustschIos, and whose face, 80 strong
" marked with premature burrows,
bears 40 profound an expression sf
melsnsholy,Is I.aSsignae, my q devapt
captain. the friend Of GaiDaTd AMI
TTslat, his companions in both misfor-
tsoe and triumph
"Eyery year at the clsse Of tho
session. an interesting scene takes
place ~ Lafsyelie's Rssigued with
active and political laboss. he seek re-
pose IN the coantfy, but before BIS de-.
paEtars, he iskes leave Of bis friends.
u y on this dsy that With tesrs ia their
eyes, they eall on him 10 reeeivs his
sdisu, Which the last tine When Il wsa
my turn to take leave 81 bim, sounded
70 ne like bsnedlstisn. Never shsII I