Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-02-07
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c0lVeTseQ WIFI tut bdu HlSutiouSo III tn0
following letter from a Philadelphia TO
the editors of the National lntelligencer,
and can endorse all its statements. Her
political offence, consisted iu. taking up
urH.s against the authority OF her country;
iu the discharge of soldiers duty she re-
ceived wound in the neck, which proved
butsof short Inconvenience. Her letters
from the King of France and others, bear
the most fattering testimonials to her tai
ents, worth. and great requirements.
Journal of Bellies Lettres.
e J From the National IntelGgencer.
The annexed letter from gentleman
in Philadelphia relates to lady whose
arrival in our country has been recently
announced in the New York papers, and
whose name, lineage, and personal merits
invest her with great interest for every
American. We hope We may consult the
grarific alton of our readers by giving pub
Iicirv to The letter, without offending The
deicacy of her, whose character and at
fractions il so eloquently extols.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. %, 1885, q
The curiosity OF thiscity had been much
excited some days ago by accounts of a
remarkable young person who was at
tracing great attention in New York, and
it has now been erati6ed in the highest de-
greedy her appearance here. Before |
attempt any description. of her person, l
will give you an imperfect sketch of what
l have gathered Of her history, and a very
touching one il is. replete with unusual in
terest, especially to Americans. Her name
is America Vespucci, daughter of the
illuslrious house Of Vespucci, of Florence,
in Tuscany. Nor has this name been in
definitely given to her. She is a lineal
descendant Of the great navigator, Ameri-
go Yespucci, after whom this country has
received its name Of America. Since the
time when the name ofthis renowned dis
coverer was raised to so much distinction,
The children ofthis house have borne it un-
inierruptcdly, so that they may be Ameri-
cans in very lofty sense Of the word.-
The lady of whom | speak, and who is
the first of the family who has honored
this country with visit, is worthy Of every
eulogiun, both on account OF the dignity
of her character, her intellectual endow-
menis, and degree of personal beauty
and grace that has given her celebrity,
such as few of the noblest Tuscan DANES
attain.
Ard now as 10 the immediate motive
which brought her, young, beautiful, and
alone, 10 this country. She makes no Sc
crel of this, and the account she gives is
corroborated from the highest sources
An enthusiast. and connecting from the
earliest moment the love of liberty with
her own cherished name, she had the mis-
fortune to give offence 10 the. sovereign
authority of her native country. Neither
her sex, nor her youth, could prevail 10
excep, her from the austere judgments
which, at that time, fell upon political Of
tenders, and she was banished. Turned,
upon the wide world alone, and with the
most limited means, barely sufficient for
her honest wants, this rig0r, Instead of
prostrating her, reused energies wlIhio
her she had been unconscious Of. She
went into a world, then strange 10 her,
undaun,ed, and her history and her un-
pretending merit opened all hearts 10 her.
This occurred about four years ago. Since
that period the Court Of Tuscany, which
has never been veYy unrelenling one,
has given her permission 10 return home
again.
No one who sees her would doubt an in
stant of her unguestionable responsibility,
but this is put beyond all catil by the tes-
liuony which some of the most noblc and
honorable persons in Europe have given
of her character and conduct, and of the
regard she has inspired them with. have
been told that The Queen Of France, QUE of
the most virtuous and discriminating per
sOnages Of our times, has written letters in
her favor; and, indeed, it is said that she
is addressed to the immediate protection
Of his excellency NJ. Pontois, the present
French Minister in this country. But the
very aifectionate and cordial manner in
which the ladies who take the lead in So
ciety in this city, have received her, un-
wearied pains taken by them to assure her
of welcome, to minister TO her comforts
and enjoymenls, is sufficient proof both
of their confidence and discernment.
l Iousht to stop here, and not attempt a
description other person, in which | shall
certainly fail. Atany rate, shall ven
ture few words:
(, / met her first at select dinner party
atNew York, and confess 1was fascina-
ted both with her appearance and deport-
ment. She is about FIVE feet six inches
high, and inclining TO be stout, but carrying.
herself with so much ease aud grace, that
every portion of her person seems TO bein
perfect harmony with the rest. She is
about twenty six years old, and when her,
fine intellectual features are Lighted up,
and those dark expressive eyes (the win
dows of, her soul) are heaming abroad from
beneath her ebon hair, crowned by gold
Tuscan Berotto, and her rich embrowned