Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1847-09-10
From Graham's Magazine.
THE LOYALIST'S DAUGHTER.
A Tale Of the American Revolution.
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BY F. HAMILTON MEYERS.

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The world-renowned city Of Paris, always gay,
was, perhaps, never more so than in the autumn
Of the year l776. Most prominent among the
exciting topics Of its excilable poPuace, at that
period, was the American war. Possessed OF an
innate love of liberty, and generous sympathy
for its oppressed supporters, and acting, doubtless,
in part, under the influence ot an habuua oppO'
sition 10 the British government, the citizens Of
Paris and 10 a less extent those of all France,
had watched with anxiety the growing rupture
between the colonies aud their parent country,
aud now hailed with unconcealed delight the pros.
pect Of their final separation. Each item Of in.
Ieligence which gave token of the spirit of the
republicans or the prospeci Of their success was
sought with ayidiIy, and discussed with anma.
ton. Not a cIyinthe colonies themselves could
boast OF populace so united in their opinion, or
more enthusiastic in their antcipalions on this
engrossng subject. Whatever mistaken ideas of
loyalty there might be in America, 70 arrest the
cause of popular freedom, no such obstacle exis.
ted in France. They al least owed no lealty TO
the House of Hanover.
The feeling upon this subject at Paris had been
brought TO its height by the appearance of Frank.
liza in that capital. Never, perhaps, had an unit
lied foreigner attracted much attention, or been
received with such distinction. In addition to
The cause Of his country, his personal reputation
as a philosopher, his venerable years, his singu.
lar costume and manners, combined 10 throw a.
round him that charm of novelty so seducing TO
the multitude. Wherever he appeared in public,
crowds gathered to admire. The hotels and
club-rooms resounded with the name; and ga.
zeItes were filled with his aphorlsms and bOnmOtS;
and in every place of public resort, conspicuous
among the embellishments the portrait Of the A.
mercan envoy, with grave and sage-like counte.
nance, arrested attention.
That the presence OF so decided a lion should
be eagerly sought for at the fashionable parties
and teUeeS was quite matter Of course Nor
was the American backward in availing himself
OF all legitimate means TO increase the popuIari.
~ Of his cause.
The ciairUoyance of Imagination, more potent
than that of Mesmerism, shall unroof for our
benefit the marble and piared mansion of the
Countess De Berne, and give to US u birds.eye
view OF It's interior, on the evening Of one of her
most brilliant tetes. A flood of light, blaze Of
beauty meets the eye. Sting, standing, prone
nading, the voIarieS of fashion, in numberess
brilliant groups, are seen. Eminent among this
throng for his personal appearance, and his grace
tul and agreeable manners, was Mr.. Francis
Gansevoort. American by birth he had been
spending several years in travel on the eastern
continent, and only for few weeks past had been
sojourner in the French metropolis, where he
had gained, not without desert, ready access 10
the first circles of society," The son of distin.
gushed and wealthy loyalist Of New York, he
had left his home before the commencement Of
hostilities, and until his arrival in Paris, had
heard but little to awaken his sympathes in be.
half Of his native land. He had for the last year
been travelling in the eastern states of Europe,
ignorant OF The great events which had taken
place at home, and unconscious Of the rapid de-
lopment OF those great political principles for
which his country was conIending. The state of
feeling which he found existing in Paris on this
subject, the enthusiasm, the ardor with which ev-
cry thing American was spoken of, operated with
an electric effect upon his mind. If any thing
were wanting to fan his emotions into flame,
letter, which he al this juncture received from
much loved sister at home, was that desderatun,.
1t had been written many months before, and al
though its general intelligence was not new, its
details were full of the most exciting interest.
Standing beside Mr.. Gansevoorr, and engaged
in animated discussion with him, was French
the companion of his more recenl travels
Their acquaintance had commenced at Paris, IA.
bout year previous to the time now spoken of,
and had ripened into warm friendship. Louis
De Zeng was coun; of the French empire, and
gentleman OF the most unsulIied repulation.-
Like GansevoorI he was tall and commanding
person, and possessed Of that rare grace of man.
ner which compels admiration.
Central amid another group, beheld with rev.
erence, addressed with respect, listened to with
ihe most profound attention, numbering the high
est nobility among his admirers, was Benjamin
Franklin The winters of more than seventy
years had left their lrosls upon his brow, without
imparing the strength of his intellect Conspc.
uous among those who thronged about the phi
losopher, was a youth of about nineteen years,
himself the object of no inconsiderable degree Of
respect. Evidently Of exalted rank, his lascina-
ting manners and address were well calculated TO
adorn his elevated station. None listened with
more earnest and polite attention TO the envoy,
none asked more minute and pertinent questions
than The young Marquis De La Fayette. 1t is
needless 10 say that the struggles of the revou.
1onsts, their exploits, and their prospects of sue.
cess were the principal topics of conversation.
The circle was soon joined by De Zeng and
GansevoorI both Of whom FASTENED TO pay their
respects TO the American minister. and alierward
10 the marquis, with the latter of whom each ap.
peared TO be upon terms of considerable intimacy.
"Our friend the marquis, calls this the Ameri-
can camp, Mr.. Gansevoorl," said Dr. Franklin;
81 am happy to see that you are disposed to join
IT,"
This was no random remark. The speaker
had been made acquainted, in few words, with
the peculiar history of his Young counrymen,
and designed 10 sound his views. The friends Of
Gansevoorl, all of whom we're in equal doubt as
10 his intentions, listened eagerly for his replv.
al fear the points of resemblance between his
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