Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-25

He spent night with Rufus King at Jamaica, and on
his return TO town the next morning he said me-Ah
SIR only Tor That unfortunate vote the Missouri ques-
ion--he is the man Of my choice--the genuine Eng
sh gentleman Of the Old School-ias the right man Sir
tor these degenerate tmes-but Missouri has destroyed
his chance for ever"
In the spring OF 1924, received letter from him re-
guessing ne to engage passage for himself his faith
1l man John on board the Liverpool packet OF 26h May
lie reached town the day before the vessel sailed and
had busy day with him. AT nicht 1 told him that 1
would call upon him the morning at half past 9
O'clock and begged Of him have all his luggage Sc
10 readiness TO be taken down to the steamboat, which
would start for tn chip precisely at 10 o'clock.
Next morning, accordingly called on him at Bupker's,
expecting To lind him in him in perfect readiness; but
what was my establishment upon entering his room to see
MN IN his dressing gown, writing letter. with large
Bible open before him, and John the floor busIy
engaged unpackng trunk! "What in the world is the
matter, MIR. Randolph" exclaimed |. "Do YOU know
that it amos, 10 o'clock, aud the boat waits
he; "l am all confused this morning; AIN just writing
farewell letter TO my constituents and would you believe
1t, Sir have forgotten the exact words of quotation
from the Bible, which must use; and YOU know al.
ways quote correctly, cannot go OF ill Gnd it, | ne
yer at fault before. s'What is the quotation ask
ed; perhaps assist you for time is precious
why, said he cit begins How have loved thee oh
Jacob-bu tor the life oil me remember the other
words Here you take the Bible and look over it, whilst
hnlsh the rest OF the letter." "My dear SIR replied
you canno, wait to TO this; but let us take letter B
ble and all OH board the boat, where you will have
PIE une 10 complete your quotation before reach the
ship To this he agreed after some hesitation: and tben
he suddenly said, "Well, Sir, will not take John with
me, and you must get back his passage money!" Not
take John with you " exclaimed l. "why this is folly: only
recoect how much you suffered lastvoyage for want OF
him! Sir, have decided; the question is no longer
open TO discussion. John has disobged me-he has be-
come spoiled by your free blacks, and don't want to
nave 10 take care OF him. Then turning poor John
who was much distressed he gave him long lis, of in.
rucons as to his journey back Virginia. and when he
had just concluded he said him a sarcastic manner
NOW John, you have heard my commands-but you
need not obey them. When you get TO Philadelphia call
on The Manumission Society, and they will make vo,
ree and shall not look after you'll This was too
Tor poor John, who replied in much agation-"Maser
John, this is too hard-you know love you-and YOU
know you find me at Roanoke when you come backl''
really felt indignant and sad-Well, Mr. Randolph
could not have believed this; thought you had more
compassion. surely you have punished him enough by
have made the poor fellow cry sswhat" said he oucl
y "does he shed tears ~ EYES," replied l. 81 saw the
myself "He shall go with me. John take down YOU,
baggage the end of this curious scene John instant
~ frightened up forgot his masters anger and in shor
time bid them both good bye.
when they returned from England in the fall called
did you regret my advice about taking John ?" ere
greet il sr!' replied he, 81 should have died without
hm; he saved my life three mesn' "Then" said T.
81 hope 10 your figure of speecb nex, ,ime Won
will not 'go off at hacock'" then asked him how he
was pleased with England during this visit He answer.
ed with enthusiasm"There never was such a country
OH me lace oil the earth England aud il is utterly i'm
possible that there can be any combination of
ces hereafter 10 make such another country as Old En-
gland now is -
lie then gave me rapid sketch of his journey and
told me that he had gone TO Ireland agreeaby 10 his
PROMISE and was delighted with the country and people
but shocked at witnessing much misery. Abiding tc
the expressions Of both the Government and Church he
said, 1.-The Lion and the Jacka have divided the spoil,
between them, sir; bat if had my way | would sun
muzZe the OK which treadeth out the corn" He also
said that he thought the Marquis of elesIey must he ar
Impartial man, because he received the violent abuse
both Pares-'no small compliment to a statesman sir il
! The present state Of Ireland!"