The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1841-02-10
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lS WAR 4 II II 1.
Is y 1t was in the early history of the colony
Virginia that Edward Faruswonh came fro,
ID LInconshire, England, 10 settle upon an immen.
= inheritance Of landed properly which deseend
ca 10 h'tn as The eldest OF " the House of III
p Farnsworths." His father was one Of the mo,
e reputable as well as most wealthy men of IN
= 0iu world, and was eminent IN his day for IN
; hish political trusts reposed in his hands. r.
Tue law OF entailment--a law which has 70
centuries disgraced the statutes Of the m,,bs
, country-Edward, junior, the eldest SON .
! tue " House OF the FsrnsworIhs," came int,
possession Of almost all the family proper,v
which thus rendered him when he came r.
Virginia, one OF the richest men in the colo.
ny 1t was long subsequent To the French en-.
tio"'hHheh's upon the ancient COLONY when he
arrived nut 1t was at period when the events
were In agitation which produced the sapcui-
nary struggles that proved the patriotism Of ma.
ny oI The most noble men Virginia ever claim.
ed lhe immortal Washington, with his wis
DONG guided compeers, had given her identified
stand. ranking her high amongst the colonies oC
'he western world. The had early developed
those principles which gave constellation If
OF true patriots to the war of the American rev
oIuton Mr.. Farnsworth soon caupb, m.
sr'..' oil the days in which he lived. and amid
The fearful issue which ultimately drove b,cl
The misguided authority Of monorebicaI ,aw
e. ne was ever ionnd where duty and patriot
lsid demanded his ready service. He w,s
courageous and distlnc uished officer or ,h.
fe'o'uton' aud shared the victory and glory or
one OF the most fearful battles of that evenrf,,
struggle.
Edward was the favori,e son Of This p,,,io,;o
SIRE lie was remarkable young man, aud as
me iaiher looked to him to support the future
dignity OF his house, and the high renowp Of
the iamiIy every advantage which influence
and wealth could impart were freely extended
10 prepare him for his future greatness in the
. uouse OF the Fdrnsworlhs; :" and accordingly. ,
ne was sent over The waters TO complete his cd
Icanon, when the mournlul intelligence was
sent nm that his patriot sire had from his Ia, ,
'ors 10 the Congress Of the new world, been ,
oHo"sd to the tomb nlourned by the Ameri- ,
AN nation, as one who had freely offered rp ,
lis time aud treasure in the sacred csuse q,
Universal liberty.
rom The early history Of the colony of Viz
Inia' the ancient family Of the Musgraves had e
cen planted upon her territory. They had n
feoeded The Farnswouhs in settling them la
elves upon their plantation, which was in the Is
immediate neIghborhood Of the immense Los- W
'ssiohS ei the former From The FIRST the two 81
miles were intimately knit together in the
'nos OF soIcal Intercourse. They formed, we NJ
ay almost say, one family, for the members cr
edch participated m the pleasures aud eh- br
ymehts OF the other Helen Musgraye was Gu
e only daughter, but the third child, Of the Ia
u'sraVes' The two sons had become settled tu
le' the wealthy parent having gwen them esr
cir portion Of the family wealth, and Helen ia,
IS looked to by both parents as The heiress of las
the other property, excepting the mothers FRO
e estate, if she should survive her husband. wa
lis feeling was fostered much by the eduea.
n Of their early lives; aud il was, therefore, an,
IN great sratl6catlon that they early discov- ful
ID growing affection between Helen and on.
ward, whom they looked upon as evidently car
t'hy other hand heart and fortune. 10 fact, VIII
g before Edward returned 10 America from at
university Of Oxford, it vas well under
cd that she was betrothed to him. she
soon alter this, on coming into full posses- tam
oil hIs immense estate, he purchased the ring
IrabIe spot known as the Oakland,." and she
II one 81 the most charming cottage otnees ger
Sh virginia could boast. as tho future der
ne OF himself and the adorable Helen. +
.d"ard was not only most excellent young trot
temas' hu, highly appreciated. His wealth. the
high pedsgres Of bis family, and above ALL 'no
good sense, the estinable qualitie, Of hi, dea
o. supersdded 10 a warm heart and a most rest
'hed education, made him Of high consider .
n among his fellow men. lie was elevated upo
epressnt his district in the popular branch Nov
be legislature Of Old Virginia, the year be size
ID take seat by his age and 10 the year com
ono afterwards, so great was the admiration mai,
IS virtues and hrs talents, be WAS sent TO the her
er house. political elevation which, a, Il
day. 10 dignihed and elevated Virginia, va, 10 je
igh an estimate as could have beep render. the
0 bis eminent qsalihstiens by his fellow cit INN
$ In word. we may say, ihs, few men II
won and enjoyed The esteem OF hi. fello~ veal
to 30 gtsa, an eHi.n; as Edward Fsrnsrorih. pal
ia 10 trust repo,ed in his hands did he be. f4shi
his eonsiitu.n is or disgrace himself- worl
mark which We wish &C could N conscience orr
e respecting more Of those Who are entrus,. -e n
Ith public duties 10 The day. n -hich 10 her
ID se i've s.h