Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1850-03-22

voyage to England; but when he reached Phil
adephia his strength completely failed him, and
/ he sent for the late DR.. Parish, a physician in
whom he had implicit confidence.
| The Doctor finding he grew weaker and weak
er, and not wishing to have the whole response
bility of attending him himself, suggested the
! proprety of calling in another physician. To
this Mr. Randolph objected, saying:
! in a multitude Of councillors there is not a.
rags wisdom, but sometimes confusion; and, sir,
the patient may die while the doctors are look
ing at each other
In the course Of the morning, DR.. Parish re-
quested Randolph to permit him to 20 away for
an hour or two to visit some Of his other patients
Randolph objected, and turning TO bis faithful
man John. he said
john do not you let the Doctor leave me-
cannot spare him.
After a short time he added: John, did you
understand me p
John replied, on yes, master; have locked
the door and put the key in my pocket
This prompt attention TO his orders brought
forth a smile Of appreciation, especially when Dir.
Parish very good-humoredly and kindly seated
himself at the bed. side and made 10 further eff
fort to get away
Some time later IN the day, Randolph turned
towards the Doctor and said
i wish you to remember, sir, that | confirm all
that have done in emancipatng my slaves, for
whom have made provision
DIR. Parish expressed sincere qualification at
hearing his declaration, but expressed a wish to
call IN some ott"r witness, who might after
wards share wit! him the responsibility of max
ing it public after his deceaso. Randolph then
assured him that he had already mentioned it to
others. The next day, however, in the pres
ence Of another gentleman, he again said
all ,A.- ! --.I..t
freedom OF my slaves, and making provision for
them;' adding emphalicaIy. and especially for
this man! laying his hand on the shoulder of
his faithful John.
Finding himself growing weaker and believ-
ing his end TO be approaching, he called TO John
and desired him 10 bring his fathers brooch or
shirtPln, and place il in the bosom OF his shirt,
which was done, and evidently gave him pleas
nre. During the morning, he said to DR.. Par
ish:
4 am afraid, sir you don't understand exactly
about my slaves ?!
The Doctor replied, that he believed he under
stood him fully
No sir, said Randolph, you do not quite COM
prehend the cause; for, according to cur Vir-
ginia laws you must not leave me until die or
my declaration may loose its force, as you could
not prove that | had not subsequently made a
counter declaration
Whilst the Doctor was reading for Randolph, |
The word impetus occurred. DR.. Parish pro-
nounced it impetus laying the accent on the /
second syllable. Randolph, weak and dying as
he was, Immediately interrupted him with
Wrong Doctor; Impetus if you please
Shortly afterwards, while reading chapter in |
the bible, he read the word 'omnipotont; accent /
- - -sIl!-ll-l IA ~14Ai,.h -
W rong again, Doctor; onnipotcnt, is the
word
Randolph lay very quiet for some time, and
then repeated the word 'rcmorse" with great |
emphasis. Turning to DR.. Parish, he added |
solemnIy:
Bring me dictionary, Doctor. you do not I'M
derstand the word; you cannot comprehend It's
fall meaning.
There was TO dictionary in the room AMI h |
then requested DIR. Parish to write it down on |
paper. No paper being at hand, the Doctor ask
ed him if he should write the weird on his (Ran- |
doph's) old cards, which lay on table, to which /
he replied
Nothing more proper, sir
When this was done, Randolph looked at it, |
and after pause desired his man John to draw
a line--undar the word. When this was
flushed, Dr. Parish not knowing what he meant, |
or what Randolph wished to be done with it, |
asked him it he should put the card in his peck
et to which he simply assented, without any
further directions.
After DR., Parish had finished reading the bible .
10 him, h sail
Il have looked TO the Lord Jesus for mercy, !
and have hope, sir
Nextday he gradually grew weaker and wei k
er, until death at length released him from his |
sutftriugs.
Thus died John Randolph Of Roanoke, and it /
may truly be said that Virginia lost, in him one |
of uer most faithful children and brightest orna-
ments. That be had his faults and his failiugs, /
his best friends must admit but they who knew /
the nature of his physical sutfarings, were ever !
willing to cast the mantle Of charity over these /
Weaknesses of human nature. No matter what /
difference Of opinion there may be as to the err
ratio nature of his political course, there can be
none as to his extraordinary talents. Friends /
and foes alike bear witness TO the charms of his .
eloquence and the potency of his satire. In con- /
ver>ational powers he was surpassed by none, /
and rarely equalIed by any of his distinguished /
contemporaries. lie had a memory Of adamant, |
and a classical taste for the beauties OF English
literature. Quotations were at his command (
and almost invariably aptly applied.
Those who have heard his fascinating elo- /
quonce il the Senate or in the parlor, can never /
forget him.
MARRY II HASTE AND REPENT At LEISURE. /
1t will be remembered that about one year ago I