Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-08-11
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AMELIA-rHE LOUISVILLE PoETEss.

AMELIA-THE LOUISVILLE PoETESS.
usder the head Of sketches OF Literary Characters
writer the House Journal and Citizen Soldier, has the
following interesting notice OF the gifted Mrs. Weloy Tor
rerly Miss Amelia h. Coppuek
.Upon visiting the studio OF Spence artist Of celeb
ry, NJ Louisville, my attention was directed to portrait
In the room which he informed OF Amelia the
Foote'S. OF the Louisville Journal. Having pdrsued her
productions with infinite delight became interested in the
Of whose soul seemed almost dissolve itself
In song, and eszod at the counterfeit prcsenmen' with
than ordinary regard which noticed by my irend
hma<r. who promised introduction forthwith. This
at embraced and was introduced to her the suoe
quent day Shortly after ARRIVAL at the residence OF
this gifted young lady she made her appearance IN the
room aud surprised at her youthful form and Tea
lures presenting whose years did not exceed six
teen. and with corresponding innocent and eonhdng ad-
dress.
The first interview was brief. but avaing myself Of
Kind invitation call again, paid second visit aud had
the pleasure OF with the charming youthful Pc-
Our became unreserved and psT'ook
Of social and friendly character in the course OF which she
informed tina, the making OF poetry had been carly
amusement, but for instant supposed that her
pieces possessed unusual merit, until MIR Prentice
iced OF them album, and solicited from her
uibutions tho Journal.
IL truly astonishing reading her poetry, reflect up
the deep philosophy which pervades Them, and the al
most sublime melody her for young! In
SEPARATIONS have touched her lips with Its hallowed
hre-and one might well imagine
THAT angels would in wild surprise,
To hear voice 30 like, their own"
The reply she made me- upon eulOgizing her SPLEEN
did intellectual efforts told OF the yearhng of her soul after
Immortality Willingly she remarked, woud be con-
tent die Tomorrow, provided that should be remem
bered always The aspiration glorious, and her
aid Of the fame which awaits her when the voice OF her
melody shall 60 forth to the world.
| requested of her MSS, 10 behold her VII.
Ting observe whether che corrected much during the
progress Of article has been aledgcd that N p.
Will. frequently copies his article five SIX times
model them perfectly in his estimation.
Kindly did Amelia favor me with one written at the
suggestion OF youthful friend who IN the Navy and
never noble dictated, than those add
dressed that young officer who should wear them
next his heart talisman whenever his country calls
HIM forth O the field OF honor and glory.
remarked her in admiration OF the beautiful penman-
ship that abe certainly with ordinary degree of
elegance and that singular, mos; literary ndivd.
she payfuly replied For my part, she continued, Il
composors read and hence there but few
typoerap hica errors in my articles"
In reply the question the place Of her nativity
she informed that The Eastern shore OF Maryland
within sight and hearing of the deep blue In her
sweet language
For the dewy sod,
Beside the moaning seas,
learnt o irst TO worship God,
nd SINGS sue as these.