The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-09-30
GadMIu and Inifourd.

Mr. Goodwin was thus man Of two be-
ings, which held little discourse with each
olher-the daring inventor of theories con-
structed OF air-drawn diagrams--and the
single gentleman, who suffered nothing to
disturb or excite him, beyond his study
lie loved TO walk in the crowded streets OF
London, not like Lamb, enjoying the in
finite Varieties Of many.colored life around
him, but because he felt, amidst the noise,
and crowd, and glare, more intensely the
imperturbable stiffness Of his own contem-
plations. His means of comfortable sup
port were mainly supplied by shop in
Skinner street, where, under the auspices
Of an. j. Goodwin d Co.," the prettiest
and wisest books for children issued, which
old-iashioned parents presented to their
children, without suspecting that the grace
ful lessons Of piety and goodness which
charmed away the sel6shness Of infancy,
were published and sometimes revised, and
now and then written by a philosopher,
whom they would scarcely venture to
name! He met the exigencies which the
vicissitudes of business sometimes caused,
with the trusting simplicity which marked
his course---he asked his friends for aid
without a scruple, considering that their
means were justly the due Of ore who toll
ed in thought for their inward life, and had
little time to provide for his own outward
existence; and took their excuses when Of
fered, without doubt or offence. The very
next day after had been honored and de-
lighted with an introduction to him at
Lambs chambers, / was made still more
proud and happy by his appearance at my
own on such an enand--which my power
ty, not my will, rendered abortive. After
some pleasant chat on Indifferent matters, he
carelessy observed that he had little bill
for ESQ falling due on the morrow, which
he had forgotten ill that morning, and de-
sired the loan of the necessary amount for
a few weeks. At first, in eager hope of be
ing able thus to Oblige one whom | regard.
ed with admiration akin to awe, began tC
lconsider whether it was possible for me tc
raise such sum; but, alas moments &c
Election sufficed 10 convince me that the
hope was in vain, and | was obliged, will
much confusion, TO assure my distinguished
visitor how glad | should have been to serv,
him, but that | was only Just starting as ;
special pleader, was obliged to write 70
magazines TO hel p me on, and had not sucl
a sum in the world. "Oh, DEAR" said tn,
philosopher, 81 thought you were youn,
gentleman. of lortune--do'nt mention it
don't menton it; | shall do very well else
where" and then, in the most graciou
, manner, reverted to our former topics; an,
, sat in my small room for half an hour, as
10 convince me that my want of fortuna
made no difference in his esteem. A slen
der tribute to the literature he had love,
and served so well, was accorded TO him Il
/ the old age to which he attained, by the gil
, Lof a sinecure in the exchequer Of abou
f200 year, connected with the custod
4. Of the records; and the last time | saw hir
he was heaving an immense key to un!ocI
, the musty treasure of which he was qua
: dian-how unlike those he had unlocked
y with finer talisman, foI the sstonishmer
1 and alarm of one generation, and the d.
light OF all others.-Talfourd'S Final NJ
,noridlS of Charles Lamb.