Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-06-18
RANDOLPHIANA-No. Nv.
From the New. York American J

Mr. Randolph was as singular IN MS diess
whilst in London as he used To be al w ashihstoh,
and whenever we walked the streets together the
oeonle would turn about and stare at him WIN
establishment; but this never seemed to ohenu
linn: on the contrary. if he got upon an interest
ins.topic Of conversation, he "ou'd sometimes
stop in one place, no matter how pubic, uh''' ne
delivered one Of his extemporaneous na'nes.
as used to term them, and then walk quietly
On, without paying The least regard I" tne 'nrus'
oG the passine strangers. Although 1t Vas his
first visit to the metropolis. yet he possessed a
thorough knowledge Of al! the streets, lanes, al
leys. &C.: and when we had any great distance
70 walk. he used to take all The short cuts through
by lanes, Sc, which had supposed were only
known to L0ndoner.
One morning ue set out together to pay visit
70 Miss Edreworth, aud he was TO be the guide.
Ne beuan To tell me some very interesting anec'
dotes, and listened without paying any atten-
tion 20 the streets we were trayersins. Atlen9th,
after about an hours waking, just asked HIM
how much farther We had 10 go; he suddenly
stunned, and looking around him, exclaimed
IS Whv, really. Sir, we have been so very agree.
{. ably employed, perceive We have gone about
- mile out Of our way; but no maltef, exercise
:. is good for Young men" We Immediately
reIraced our steps; but when we arrived al Miss
Edgeworth's lodgings, had the misfortune to IND
that she had left town only two hours before for
Ireland! delays are dangerous" said Ran
dolph; E. we should have come here Yesterday,
=. acreeabIy to my Intention"
After spending four weeks very delightfully."-
| in Londun. | was obliged to return to Ireland.
and parted with much regret from Mr.. Randolph,
whom did not again see until my return to
America in 1925.
I arrived here from Europe in May, 1875, du'
ring the Long Island Races but was not tempted
to attend them. even by the great attraction OF
Eclipse and Henry, who were then to contend
for the grand ptizr. was glad to lind Mr.
IoIph in town, and called upon HIM at Mrs. Bra
dis,'s. He gave me most amusing description
Of the Race Course but contended that the Race
would have been won by Henry, had be not been
frigh teucd by the immense crowd. VINO rather en-
croached upon the ground Not being sports
man, | was unable to defend Eclipse" which
l thought Of very little consequence, inasmuch as
he had won the race-pretty good "Pr'ma 'acie
evidence" in his favor! Aftee the termination
of this great race. when the crowd were loudly
arnlaudins the successful rider-Purdy -Mr.
Randolph who had just before expressed great
confidence in I" Henry," gave vent to his disap.
pointment BY exclaiming to the gentlemen around
him" 1t IS lucky thing that the President OF
=. the United States is not elected by accfdn'd-
{" ton. otherwise Mr.. Purdy would be our next
e" President beyond doubt!
He spent night with Rufus King at Jamaica,
and on his return TO town the next morning, he
said to me, All, Sir, only for that unfortunate
:, vote on the Missouri Questionable is the man
8. of nv choice-the genuine English gentleman
8. of the Old School-just the right man tor these
- degenerate times-but Missouri has destroyed
i" his chance for ever!"
In the spring Of 1924, received letter from
him, requesting me to engage passage Tor himself
and his faithful man John OIL board the Liverpool
packet of 10th Nav. He reached town the day
before the vessel sailed, and had busy day
with him. At night told him that would call
upon him the next morning at half past o'clock,
and begged Of him to have all his luggage. &c.
in readiness to be taken down to the steamboat,
which would start for the ship precisely at ten
o'clock.
Next morning | accordingly called on him at
Bunker's, expee citing to find him 10 perfect read''
ness; but what was my astonishment upon en-
tering his room, to see him in his gown. writing
a letter, with large Bible open before him. and
John on the floor most busy engaged unpacklns
trunk |! "What in>the world IS the matter.
Mr.. RaudoIphs' exclaimed |. "Do you know
..that IT is almost 10 o'ci"ck, and the Steamboat
"never waits minute for any persona ~
cannot help it, SIR" replied he; g. am all con,
:. fused this morning; am just writing farewell
"le,ter to my constituents, and would you be-
SLEEVE it, Sir, have forgotten the exact words
&c of quotation from the Bible. which must use !;
"and as you know / always quote correctly
"canrot 90 on till find it. never was at
"fault before" "What is the quotation"
asked; perhaps can assist you, Tor time Is pre-
" cious. -" Why" SAID he, "It begins Tho" have
81 loved thee, oh Jacob'-but for the life Of inc
~ cannot remember the other words. Here,
"you take the Bible and look over 1t, whilst
:. finish the TEST Of the letter." my dear Sir,
replied l, '.you cannot wait to do this; but let
.. as take Bible and all OH board the boat, where
..you will have ample time to complete your quo
station before reach the ship" To thus he
agreed after some hesitation; aud then he sud
denly said. ..Well, Sir, will not take John With
8. me-, and you must get back his passage money"
=" Not take John, with you!" exclaimed; Why,
d" this is folly: only recoIlect how much you suf:
Is fered last voyage for want Of him." "Sir.
6. have decided: the question js no longer Open