Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-18
From the n. Y. Americana
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Virginia one oihis avorite topics and the ensr.
sasm win which he spoke OF her delightful "But
alas he used sometimes TO say, he days of her glory
are past Old Virginia no more The lille of vrsini,
gentleman, which used in my young days. be our boast
the repeal OF the good old English laws of pmoge
was great mistake, sir, made by politicians 10
break down our native arisocrscy 1t gave ascen-
dancy in the councils OF the nation which we are now
last losing,-'the glory Of Israel has depared'"
His three greatest living favortes were Nathaniel Ma.
con, (whom he always called Uncle Na,D Jmdyc NJ
shall, and Mr. IaZeweIi; when playing at whist If
any contest arose on tue rules OF the game he used play
fully to exclam-"IIl leave it to Uncle Nat and Taze-
well; their decisions are 1a,o with me-"
In speaking OF authors found that he was a great all
mirer OF Milton; but he did like Young Thopp,on
Johnson, or Souhey His Classification OF modern poems
very curious. "Sir, place first on the list Eom
Cribs memorial to Congress- next FThe Twc.,ennv Pos,
Bag and third, 'Chde Harolde's Pgrimsge;' but can't
go "a avorite expression) Moores sonesbey are loo
sentimental" In looking over his books one dsv de
covered Fanny Mr.. Hsliecks very amusing sairical
poem. 81 am glad" said that you do not prescribe
Yankee poetry, as well as Yankee Goldfish" .No sir"
replied he, 81 always admire talent no matter where IL
comes from; and consider this little work as the best spe-
cmen OF American poetry that has yet been given TO the
world shall take it TO England with me- aud preseD, IL
TO the lady whose talents and shall most adj
mire." When afterwards met him in London, recol-
'ected This conversation and asked-"WeI Mr.. Randolph
who got "Fannyl" "Your countrywornan Miss Edge.
worth; she has no competitor in my estisa alton"
But, 10 return 10 voyage. He proposed that we
should read Fanny together, TO which willingly con-
scented; and here must regret That do justice 10
his readngs-but my memory is at fault Whenever he
came TO any auslon in the poem, either personal poll
heal up went his specsces and down the book and
he introduced some anecdote 10 the point some story
Of his FIRST visit 10 New York; and in this mos,
ing way wa took three mornings TO get through Fanny
wish could embody the CONTEXT which he cave 10 the
tex aswe wei along: all can say s that as worthy
Of the poem; and am that MIR Halcck would have
been battered TO have had such able commentator
tie showed me his note book, which was a strange
medley about horses, slaves, ePaphs, pieces Of
newspapers, receipts congressional anecdotes, quot
&c &c He also kePta regular diary, and could tell at
whose house he dned every day n washingon-w the
Pointing to particular date, he said, Sir shall never
forget circumstance that occurred at Mr. IS table,
There was large company, and amongst them hoary
headed debauchee, whose vices had brought him TO the
verge OF the grave He had the audacy sir, to call in
question The existence OF aDey-presuming suppose,
to sit opposite to him, and Disguised by his mpety
that | could not avoid excaimng--'I think sir, YOU
might better have been sienop that subject, for judging
from appearances, IN very short time you will HAYS ee.