Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-04


other appurtenances, persisted in the names
The loss to that estimable and enterprlzing gen.
tleman, occasioned by this sad calamity, niust
be very heavy, particularly in the present siIua
ton of his business; his extensive works al lSa-
bella furnace being in full operation, anu lis
new works in Powelfs Fort nearly reauy u so
into blast The value of the property consum-
ed is estimated at two thousand doliars' eAoiu,
siye of the building The night was calm, ana
but for that fortunate circumstance, much
other property would doubtless nave peeh oes-
troyed.-Sentinel Of the Valley
La Favette's Correspondence.-The extensive
correspondence of La Fayette VIII prooaoly NC
published. 1t will doubtless present great va
riety Of pleasing and instructive reaolng. we
are not disposed to think that any new devel-
opements in American affairs will be MADE py
the publication. The interchangeable assldulty OF
MIR. Sparks in hunting materials for his edition
of Washington's works, and his life OF Cover
neur Norris induces us to believe mat ne mas
patiently examined the La Fayette cohecuon,
and selected whatever might illustrate any pro-
minent event in our early history. The numer-
Gus letters addressed by Mr.. Jefferson to La
Fayette have also been published; but we be-
believe that a rich stock remains. II Will pre-
sent many details of the origin and progress OF
the first great French Revolution which cannot
fail to be interesting Probably no politician OF
any age or country ever maintained such va
red correspondence as that of Lafayette must
have been. He was on the stage OF active lie
more than 30 years; and bore prominent part
in two of the most important revolutions re-
corded in history. His sphere Of action lay at
points widely diverse from each other; and he
was alike the associate and Coadjutor OF the
greatest actors in Europe and America. Inc
time at which he lived, was prolific of great
men; probably more so than any other period.
1t embraced the days Of Chatham, Burke,
Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, Fox, the
Younger Pitt, Mirabeau, Necker and all the
most distinguished living names. He was
brought into contact, directly or remotely, with
all Of them; and for long periods of time. we
| would thus expect rich entertainment from
| the promised work; while We trust that his
friends will make such selection as will confirm
the affection of his ancient associates, and keep
| down the host Of vampires that delight to haunt
| the grave of eminent men.-NOrfOk Beacon
| Halieck-We give below a pretty poem from
this writer In common with Dwight Bryant,
Percival and Brainerd, he uttered his first notes
| on the banks of the Connecticut Il is said that
! liberty has built her abode in mountains and
| places inaccessible by the votares of sloth and
pleasure; and it would seem that poesy haunts
| the stream that flows through wales crowned
with fertility and smiling with beauty. We
have seen most Of the fine views of American
scenery from the Roanoke to the Ohio, and from
the Ohio to the ST. Lawrence; but We confess
that the prospect of the valley OF the Connect
cut from the summit Of Mount Holyoke, eXcels
them all. And we do not wonder that the sweet
est flowers of poesy are gathered from the banks
of such stream.
Among the poets Of our country, Halleck
holds distinguished rank. MIR. Randolph paid
fine compliment to his genius He caused a
copy Of "Fanny," one of Halleck's productions,
to be splendidIy bound, with the intention. on
his first visit TO England, Of presenting it to the
lady whose conversation might please him most.
We need scarcely say to those who knew the IL
terary taste of MIR. Randolph, that Miss Edge
worth obtained the prize. Marco BozzariS,"
and "Alnwick Castle"--" the Percy's cradle
and their grave" would adorn the literature of
any nation.
Halleck has not attained his fortieth year. a
period of life when DR.. Johnson had scarcely
begun his literary career; and we sincerely hope
that he will bequeath to his country richer Ie-
gacy than he has yet bestowed upon her.
Norfolk Beacon.
Mr.. William Blackwood, the proprietor and
publisher of the celebrated Magazine which
goes by that name, died at Edinburgh on Tues
day. He had been in very delicate state OF
health for some time past He was consdera-
bly, advanced in life. 1t is not generally known
that he was editor as well as proprietor OF Black
woods Magazine. He was greatly assisted by
Professor Wilson. Not only were all that dis
tinguished writer's contributions inserted, but
his recommendation or otherwise Of the arti-
Giles Of others went great way in influencing
the decision of Backwood. Mr. b. correspond
ed himself with all the contributors to his Maya
zine, and by this means increased their attach
ment both to it and himself He was extreme
ly liberal in the remuneration he gave for con-
tributions. Other publishers regulate the price
they give for articles by the length to which they
extend but Mr.. Blackwood, when he met with
an article that particularly pleased him. would
often give four times the price for it which it
would have brought if paid by the sheet-ad-
ding when authors would have expressed their
surprise at his li5eraliy, that he never paid for
literature by the yard, as if paying for piece
of cloth; but he wished to measure the quality
rather than the quantity. This Magazine is
most valuable property. Perhaps it is the most
profitable of the kind in the world. 1t has
circulation of nearly 5000 copies monthly.
Shocking Deprarity;-At recent session of