Lexington union., 1840-01-11
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LORD BROUGHAM.

clared with the view, it was conjectured,
Of conciliating the Bench Of Blshops) that
for all living within his patronage under
the annual value of one hundred and fifty
pounds, he would acceptihe Prelae's nom
inauon within whose diocese the benelice
was situated
Soon after this soothing announcement,
the Crown living of Amesbury, in Wilt
shire, became vacant; and Bishop Ryder,
taking as gospel Lord Btoueham's inti-
nation, nominated TO j, orc of the diocese,
Mr.. g.
To be sure, dear worthy man! he had
few recommendations for the vacant ben
efice. He could plead an .unimpeachable
character-Iong services-slender income
and large family. Blu, these weighed not
in quarter which on a sudden declared
hos,iliiles against him--hostllilies the
more to be dreaded, since they were head
ed by very clever, accomplished, and
most preserving women. During the
last illness of the late incumbent OF Ames-
bury, Mr.. Il, very agreeable
young man-literary, and an admirable
HStener-had taken the duty. The latter
quality--what rare one'-had won the
heart of the Squire's lady, the great wo-
man of the neighborhood, and the special
oracle of the parish. ale was such
profitable, such an instructive companion!
He spoke but seldom-but ah! 81 peril
ncntly' 't'he very man for their future
vicar! l shall watch the vacancy"
The intelligence, therefore, that the living
had been vacant, and was actually dis
posed Of, struck-'twas but for thirty
seconds the Squire's lady dumb.
What! given away absolutely and
irreversibly without my knowledge, con-
sent, or 7rivity?-Four horses to the
carriage! Twill sleep in london to night
and be in Hill street before TO morrow
morning"
But the Chancellor was not so easy of
access. Since the visit Of the iainting
lady, he had been somewhat chary Of the
Of the sex.
The Lady oflhe Manor was not, how.
ever, to be discouraged. She hunted him
from Hill street to the House of Lords;
from the House of Lords to the Court Of
Chancery; from the Court Of Chancery to
St. James's Palace. She beseiged the
sanctuary of his little robing.room in Lin
coln's Inn, and lodged bin to his privete
sitting room behind the woolsack. no
rest did she allow herself in following up
the chase. "He fed" but still "his
suitor 2ursuedm Two of his lordshlp's
cronies were in return sent to interrogate
her, and ascertain her errand. She bam
boozled them both. Vauquished by her
importantly, the Chancellor gave way.
The coveted interview was granted.
"Madam," said he, sternly gathering up
his robe around him, and looking slightly
discomposed, "what do you wan,?"
"The living of Amesbury in Wiltshire"
"You wan, the living Of Amesbury!"
said Lord Brougham, with evident sur
prise, and relaxing from his ausierily lato
something bordering on smil', as he
gazed on the graceful, intelligent, beam.
ing face before him.
eyes, ] must have it! was never
refused sfavor in nv life, and can give
fifty reasons why this should not be
withheld. In the first place-nay, my
LosJ Sii useisss--don'l look at the door,
YOU won't escape till yoh haveIhehfd me
we want c gentleman, not panper, for
sureoor seVssitous poN Nation, one who.z
~cnt he liwpg is disposed Of, f,">irter.,
rupteA Lord Brougham. 81 have offered
the noninaiisn TO the. Bishop of the do
EsessN0k%, and he"-- i
"LeaveS it still with your Lordshin,"
observer the lady quickly, in turn. "But
10 my ~4easons. We want ono who has
means to hestow, and heart TO feel-my
client-0he Chancellor smiled involun'a-
rilv)-my client, Mr.. L., has both!
Next: our church is large; and, to be
heard requires a man with clear, CON-
manding enunciation. Mr. Is voice in
power and texibility,resemble your Lord
ships"
The auster,v of the Chancellor seemed
every moment diminishing.
"Again; our population requires man
who will visit the poor. Mr.. L., as a
parish priest, is unrivalled. These are
three of my reasons. andthe remainder
"Spare them, The living, Madam, is
yours. Will this content your?
"Abundantly," and with brief thanks,
and profound curtsey, the lady took her
departure. But not from London. She