The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-07-20

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The announcement Of the death Of this distin-
gnished lady, at Washington City, is incorrect
She had been dangerously Ill, and was not expected
to survive, but not dead at the last aceounts
Deep and painful solieluds was felton, her aecouut
NO lady In the country is more honofed and ysne-
rated than this aged reict of one of the most nom
ular Presidents Of the United States. Gifted bv
nature with superior personal attractions and bri
liant intellectual faculties, which had beeD rnost
studlously cultivated, she was, during the Admin.
lstratlon of Mr.. Madison, an ornament TO tbs Fv
ecutVe Mansion, and the pride of the countrv
All foreigners who visited our government, were
charmed by the grace and couFtliness of her man.
ners, and the elegance and afluence Of her CON
Vefsauonal powers. Her popularity was no faint
support TO her husband during the trying times az
the war With Great Britain-for she manifested
heroic properties OF character, which excited the
cnlVainc sympathy OF our countrVmen and gave
ierFor 10 their patriotism. When the British can
tured Washington City, and DESTROYED The pnbIie
| buildings, she, at The imminent hazard of being
made prisoner, remained in the White House
suthciently long to remove many Of the most vain
able public papers, and, with her own hands. chi
out from the frame, and secured, TrumbulPs invaI
liable portrait Of Washington, which still adorDs
one OF the parors of the Presidents mansion.
'eneral Ross expressed his regret that she should
| nave deemed it necessary to Withdraw, for. said
he, her presence would have saved the edifce.
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Mrs, Madison, during her long life has been
lamilar Wloh the most distinguished E9rsonapes of
our country. Her "reminiscences begin with the
Fathers Of the Revolution, and extend to the pres
ent TIME. A few years since, when we had oppor-
tunlues Of knowing her, il was the richest of intel
leeiual treats to listen 10 her conversation. She
narrated with ease and elegance. the. incidents az
her own life and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES with
pleasing anecdotes of the eminent z srsons She had
known, and graphic descriptions Of their charae-
lars, manners, dress and Personal appearance.
rev ladies have ever seen more of the first society
OF this country have understood more thoroughly
the characteristics Of our leading statesmen, espe-
claily in social way or have possessed equal
powers Of communicating knowledge to others.
For many years, Mrs Madison has resided in
Washington City, in an elegant mansion of her
own, surrounded by all the comforts Of life Her
house has been the perpetual centre Of social and
fashionable attraction. Few Vsiters ever left the
Federal city, without paying their respects as GER
tainly as 10 the President, to this estimable and
Venerated lady. Fond of company she ALWAYS
welcomed her friends with the most cordial hospi-
tality, and kept her levees upon public DAYS.
which were crowded by continual stream of ad.
miring friends and visiters Upon these occasions
the grace and amenity Of her manners were stri.
kingly conspicuous. When we last saw her Al
such time, she was wellnigh eighty wears Of
age, but she passed through the ceremonies of the
reception with an elegance, dignity, and seiEpos
session, which would have been ereditabIe To
Marie Antoinette, or the Countess Of Blessington
With large white turban upon her head and q
dress Of rich dark velvet, she received her command
they passed, with gentle inclination and smile.
and word Of pleasant remark for each. Strone3
powers oil memory enabled her to recall the names
of all whom she had ever met BEFORE
Mrs Madison has always been greatly beloved
by the society Of Washington Social, kind. and
benevolent, she hes ever been attentive 10 tbe
wants Of the poor or the suffering, and has taken
prominent part IN all the female Benevolent en-
terprises Of the city. From the wives and fnmilies
of the most INDECENT laborers in the streets. 10 the
most wealthy and distinguished circles Of diplo.
matte and senatorial elegance, she is equally be-
loved and admired.
These things will cause the death of this q good
lady''-and we fear it is near at hand, from her
great age, which Is now about 6l--to be felt with
sincere grief, well as public interest," in all paris
of the country. She is the oldest Of the surviving
consoris Of our .Presidents-and, when she shall
pass away, her memory will deserve to be cher.
ished with perpetual fondness and affection nor
only for those qualities Of character which she has
exhibited 70 the public, but for all those decate
and beautiful virtues which clustered around her
daily path, and adorned the shrine Of her domestic
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