Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-07-11

Had Mr Adams received the ongnel pusscr
doubtless be " ,uld have been much more grafihed
Than hc could have been with the one actually
sent him. some oi tho political and confidential
friends 10 whom 1t was shown objected t. lie kind
IS tone and sner long discussion wcaued bot
not convinced Mr. Crawford consented to u more
cold-snd formal reply 20 Sir Adams really
friendly letter. IT, as ssllust Gays poliiiuan. have
no hes-is. Mr. Crawford was no politician. for new
er had men more capscious warner heart than
h,s. Bu, these advisers politicians.
In other respects Mr. Adam. rho-.ed ,D~~.Is
c. lhe same good feeling hearing thu, he wish
ed to dispose Of his service Of plate and his fine
stock Of vine, Mr. Adams sent his steward with an
offer to take both the plate and the wine at Mr.
Crswfafd's own valuation. thus saving the neccssi-
" of expecting them TO public sale. To the last
farewell Wis, to which Mr. Crawford paid him, Mr.
Adams in various ways cyinccd personal respect
and regard for the ex- sccretary. 1t is peasan; to
hnve such things to relaic--sueh proofs Of good
feeling between political oppopents-wsre it only
/ for tnef fany
! On the second or third morning after the cleo
| ton, General Jackson paid Mr. Crawford visll.-
/ lis manner was frank, courteous, almost cordial.
They had not met for several years, and had been
mutually rrilated ngains, each other by the repre-
sensations Of their respective psrtissps and friends
The cause of hostility was now removed and they
met like good aud brave men,--enemies IN war
frienos IN peace. Every one present was greatly
pleased with the conversation aud demeanor of
Gep. Jackson he had, in all respects since bis
political defeat, exhibited great dignity and mag
nanui,y. Not the slightest allusIon was made
to recent events, but topics Of general ien,erest,
such agriculture, European rews. &c. &c. made
up the conversation during the half hours visit.
Mr. Crawford determined 10 commence his Jour
ney home the roads and the weather
would allow OF his travelling. Meanwhile he was
every evening surrounded with an agreeable circle
of friends and acquaintances. The embargo ol
party politics was taken ofi-the freedom of social
intercourse restored and persons Of all parties e.
vnced their personal regard and consideration by
frequent visits. The approaching Inauguration
drew crowds OF strangers to the city, few of whom
omitted calling on Mr. Crawford. Among other
was Mr. Owen of Lnnark. Ugly, awkward and IN
prepossessng IN voice, manners aud appearance ,he
is nevertheless extremely interesting III conversation
aud while he captivates attention by the povelt,
of his IDEAS he concllaies the feelings of his hear
ers by the evident beneyolence of his own DISPOSE
ton. Even those who most condemn his prnci
pics, do justice to his feelings, aud look upon hin
as wrong in judgment, but right IN heart.
Mr. Owen cares not how degraded, vicious, o
ignorant his new coonists may be, as he believe
the regenoratipg power of his system TO be such
as soon to render them vlrtuous and enlightened
At Lanark he said he commenced with the dreg
Of he dregs Of socty. In a population of tw
thousand four hundred criminal and ignorant per
: sons, he had never made use Of any punishment
or rewards, beyond small fine, to restrain wee
and the happiness which resulted from good cou
duc', to encourage virtue. Make man bapp
aud you make him virtuous. Where theie is II
wart there is no temptation. To make men happ
instruct their minds and employ their bands. In
. is the whole of my system" continued he, IAN
= the two most effective moral agents use, are mt
sic and dancing Relaxation and amusement ale
labor, are both morally and physically nocessar,
Doncing combines exercise aud amnsemen-mi
sic exhilara,cs the spirits while it soolhes the PAL
,s sions."
"A "And can you deter from vice and stimulate
m virtue without the lear Of punishment or hope
H. reward"
r YES" answered he, "fear aud hope are equal
II banished from my system. The actual enjoyme
which results from yrtuous conduct, have ev
10 found to be q sufficient incentive"
no The Interesting details into which he enterc
fixed the attention Of the company most part OF u
h. evening, bot too long to DE repeated.
Cool aud dspa ssionaie in his msnner-slow Al
a, ever impeded ~ his enunciaton-aith a face inc
ef conceive that Mr. Owen is mere Visionary
ke enthusiast. We, SC impraelicable arc his schcm
th so ideal hls system that he can be Considered
nd no other light.
During tbs visit to Washington, Mr Owen
Oh an interview with Mr. VIII at he own house
NO where unrestrsned Bnd uninterrupted ny the PR
enco Of different persons, he bad an opportunity
ch opening his ucws and explaining his principles
bic a man whose good opinion he most earnestly ~l'
ee ed To SECURE The undivided attention with whH
we Mr. Wirl lisieued to hm--lhe lively interest whl
Ate his ever expressive Indicated iatier
Mr. Owen wihihe hone tha, be Was carrying &C
,si yelon TO the mind Of the he tener and he becar
IN. proporlionAiely more earnest and animated.
- length. be paused AID waited for some repy-so
for observation FROM his Auditor. Al last, "Mr Owe
said Mr. WIN. have you been told that you W
10. mailman 2"
as What shock lhis mnst have been 20 the q
1 guine enthusiast b., be soon recovered hines
an snd undsuuiedy answered, Yes, s'r--ohen. i
the what reionnef including even the founder Of s.
religion, has not been called a madmsn-or "a
lie beside themselves ?"