The daily union., 1852-12-04
From the New York Times.
RecOlleCtions of Mr.. Calhoun.


The following article is from the pen of young lady
OF Alabama, whese "reminiscences will be read with all
the pleasure for the scarcity OF personal anecdotes
OF the great southerner:
is pleasant yet mournful occupation 10 recall the
hours spent IN the society OF this great and pure states
man. and TO dwell upon the impression made by his con-
versation and appearance More particularly do prize
these memories since he longer among u.s. and
know the privilege of listening to him is again 10
be enjoyed. Taught from childhood TO admire might
almost say worship his character statesman the first
time bebeld him is indeliby impressed upon my mind
The lame OF an eloquent minister OF the Gospel had drawn
together the inhabitants OF the little village of and
the surrounding country Glancing careessy over the
chaIch was attracted by the striking appearance of
gentleman just then entering pew the occu-
pied His hair svered by age, form erect the psneira-
ting glance OF his gray eye, together with the thoughtful
expression OF his face "maked him no ordinary man.
Ascertaning who he was, could scarcely repress an
exclamation OF delight and surprise. The man ad-
mred more than any living one was now before
me. The remainder Of The services were lost on
mel my attention was occupied in watching him He
Joined IN the services Of the church with great de-
votion OF manner, and paid undivided attention to
the sermon. In short time my desire OF approach.
tn!gs,t ing hm =. was grsihsd rode to Fort Hill with
ioned hospitality insisted that we should spend the day
To approach MIR. g. in a crowd, speak to him then
bad anticipates but to know him for the first time in his
own home, 10 see him alone with his family, was
pleasure as unexpected as Il agreeable No Young
person draws near to great for the first time without
leel'ns OF awe longed for ye, dreaded Mr. C.'s ap
was presented TO him The simplicity OF his manner and
pleasing, quie conversation, soon assured me- and felt
perfectly at my ease. He was very agreeable 10 young
people entering into their and occupations
as If he felt and enjoyed them. With his sons his inter-
course and influence were very happy He treated their
opinions with respect at the came time correcting them
when erroneous, One instance remember. One OF his
soas hougbtess lad who had already learned to pride
himself upon belonging TO the arstocracy of State
where arsocracy OF birth is priced more than n any
other State n the Union. spoke OF the nperneni curl
oslty and nQusliyeness OF the lower class NV son
remarked Mr. C., you must not commence life with such
wrong Impressions you give Information 10 those
who have not your advantages give gladly and learn
from them IN return Some oi the best lessons OF ny
life have learned from those beneath me- II they have
less education, they observe more closely than we do
never meet q laborinz man, who seems disposed for
conversation, but ! listen 10 his remarks and ask
him questions" Turning over portfolio oil engra-
wings for amusement, Mr. G. held no TO our
gaze the most miserable daub in the way OF portrait
1 ever beheld. II was the head OF man with fiery
red halr standing IL each hair electrified eyes
without expessioni and mouth and nose unproporion,
ate; "Do you think this correct likeness !" he asked
with peculiar smile. 81 received this few DAYS since
with an accompanying letter requesting lock OF my
hair, IRON lady who admres my character, and has
had many descriptions OF that she thinks she can
paint correct likeness OF me This is the result Of her
experiment.
why did you not return It, and inform her ha, ii
II this is her idea Of beauty. and she attributes il to
me, prize il as such' he replied. q" wrote thanking
her, and sent the hair
In the afternoon Mr. G conducted us through his gar
den and orchard He took much interest in agriculture
and had the most productive orchard and besre
farm IN the country. The day soon drew TO . close.
shall ever regard OF the most agreeable days OF
my life. Isaw Mr. c. often afterwards, frequently in
hlsown house, but never again alone with his family
My admiration OF him grew with my Acquaintance.
Never was man more beloved by those among whom he
llyed than he visited them shoft time alter his
deah ag'oom peryaded every household for all felt that
they had lost a friend ,. -. r..