Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-06-16

views Of some members OF the Assembly Of VIr
gina, he would, on the accession of Gen. Harrison
have been sent to the United State, Senae an event
wh'-h-on account ut his health-would have been |
deeply deplored 10y his friends The jiSt;n,ni.h.d
Senator who was then chosen, and now occunies |
that seat. 50 honourably to himself and M, Slate
would he among the foremost to admir- tina, no other
Ni'einlan had equal claims to that dis,ine,on The
pre- eminent position which he occupied in the ron
hdenee and ohsetion Of his political party in Wiz
gnu, was, lew months since, publicly, and en-
pha,lenliy expressed by MIR Watkins Leigh, and
inc Editor oil the Richmond Wing. His name was
mentioned, during the last session OF the Ieyi.ls
ture OF Virginia, In connection with the Gubefnato.
fal chair, but the suggestion was aha ndoneI, be-
cause u was well known to his friends at Richmond.
,ha'' on account Of his health, such appointment
he could not accept
The last public act OF his political life took place
AZ Washington. a lew days before the Inauguration
OF Zen. Harrison; when as President OF the Har-
rsbuig Convention, which, II | mistake not, ad.
loorned TO meet at that time in the Metropolis
called together the Delegates who had assembled in
Washington To witness that imposing cetemonv
that they might exchange congratu atoms Ills adj.
dress, ON that occasion, was characterized by all the
vigorous ,housht and fervld eloquence Of his better
days; and was IN striking contras, with his dcbili
tated and emnclnted frame.-Thc fcketins lnmn
sheds around brilliant light inst before il GOES OUT
IN darkness. The noble courser champs tb. bit.
anu snuhs the wind, and p WIS the ground when he
appears, Tor a final struggle, ON the field where n,
had 80 often triumphed. The undying soul often
asserts the Immortality OF its nature even when sur
rounded by material decay.
. when IN the enjoyment Of vigorous health. Gov
bAhhouh was one OF the finest looking men of his
cay Inc hrst ume saw him was on the floor of
the Senate Chamber when my attention was arrest
al oy Senator OF manly proportions, prominent
eyebrows, and strongly marked features.
nave ALREADY alluded TO his emincnce as u pub
nc speaker. gentleman OF distinction IN Vr-
gina, and a competent Judge of oratory, tod me
he heard him deliver Speech during the autumn
OF is4O, ut Staunton, Virginia, to a large assem-
biage, when he spoke for five hours in n manner
%hleh, Tor eioquence and power, he had never
known 10 be excelled on SIch occ ,sions. During
the same season, he addressed n very numerous
audience IN Monument Square, in this City; but his
very feeble health made It impossible for his voice
10 be heard, except bv small portion of the thou
sands assembled IN that large area. lie had but
lew equals IN the ability with which he delivered
an extemporaneous address. HIS conversational
powers were very remarkable. A mind stored with
varied knowledge and anecdote, and an EASY dow of
language, made HIM the charm of every circle :
Like Colerldge, he would sometimes assume mo-.
the manner OF lecture, than of conversation. and
on such occasions, he unclaimed the nttent;on ~,
every audItor-his intimate acquaintance With the
prominent men, ana events OF the age, at home and
aoroau, impartng peculiar interest to all he said
Ills style m conversation has been criticised ns
wanting IN simplicity a stranger was immersed
win something Of the rohn,do in his conyers, .
uoni out the impression was nearly lost on intimate
~. OH.
Virginia, approached him more nearly as n conver'
sat'onalist than any other man have ever known .
superior IN elegance and finish; but inferior in rich
ness and vigor.
The traveller who passes over that portion of Vr
gna which lies between Charlottesville and Orap0s
Court House-journeying along the road which I.
west the South West Mouniain-about midway
between the two points aches Bar boursvie: having
ms view, on one side, bounded by the South West
mountain; on the other by the Blue RIDGE he,u
m ptv ~ 49,
Is emoelshed by large brick mansion which
win us surrounding improvements, is pcrhans not
surpassed by any other in Virginia. The yisiter
VINO renamed there day, week, or a month, ha a
no restraint imposed on him; and he imposed none
on the inmates. He was at liberty 10 follow M,
own inclinatons IN outdoor amusements or with
books, while the members Of the family pursued their
accustomed daily avocations. The proprietor was
=" nIrse oae. oy DAY light, and met his friends a,
breakfast. After breakfast he was employed in
rloins over his estate until mid day, when he re-
turned dressed Tor dinner, and joined the domes,
lie circle Alter tea, he would engage in CONVEX.
SAXON loI an hour or two, and then retire whou,
ceremony, leaving his guests with the youneer
members of his family. MIR TrelawnyZau,5or
OF Adventures Of Younger Son. and the friend
oi byron, who closed the ewes of "Cbilde
iiatold" as he died at Missolong hi-when in hi,
country, eight ye0rs ago. passed several months n,
patooursVe, and said the mode of life almost made
MN suppose he was at the seat Of an English conn
Try gentleman. Such Is the mansion where friends
oiten assembled, and in which the weary or benisb,
co traveller was received with cordial welcome
ana hosPtable board. The Sages Of Monticello
and Montpelier, were the neighbours and intinn,,s
friends OF Gov. Barbour; and their loss when re-
moved 10y death deeply felt and deplored
When Mr. Madison died, he pronounced, in compli.
nnce with public invitation from citizens of Oran,e
glowing eulogy on his illusrious friend
The affection OF his fellow. citizens for Gov Bar
bour-the confidence in his Underwriting INTEGRITY
his poUIca principles, and his abIllty-were never
more strongly manifested, than in the expression oil
opinions oil ms character during the past wear Hi,
nge-his talents-hs unsullied honor-nis long and
distinguished public service, Justify me in sa yng
without disparasement TO any other citizen that no
man IN virginia had an equal hold on the regard OF
ms political party. For long years he was one
whom they delighted to honor" and as n man
leaving political faith and party feelings out of view
he was supposed to be the most popular citizen
OF the State. Like every other distinguished public
man, he was often assaied by the press of the on
posite party; but now when he has gone down IN
the grdye-deaih having placed his 1nal seaI n ike
on hts actions end his ihme-hat press will do ina,
lice to his memory. The memory of virtuous nod
patriotic Citizens belongs 10 the country and not TO
party.
The virtues Of the departed patriots NJ Grace.
long animated, IN their heroic struggles for liberty
the sons OF the "iand Of eloqucncc and nj son, ,,
The history of America will carry down to po.tcri
W 'no memory OF men OF patriotism as pure as was
aver Offered N sacrifice on the affairs OF that tempe
which has been erected, IN the name Of the God oi
Nations, Tor the freedom of the world Nav the
degeneracy OF future tines never give occasion for
the American patriot TO invoke the presence of the
spirits OF our revolutionary Fathers that they may
enklndlo their own holy fires Nv tho bosoms of Their
children Other nations Of the earth in distant DAYS
IN their struggles for freedom may ndopt ne tber
battle cry. the noble exclamation OF the immoral
PATRICK HLSRr, on the occasion when he cove The
htst impulse to the ball of the Revolutions Give me
hberty, or give me death. G.
iC~ People arc beginning to inquire, why Capt
Tyler does carry into execution his threat of
moving the Collector at Philadelphia, for refusing
TO dismiss his subordnates7
Does the gallant Captain waver in his wrotb2-