The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-05-21

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john C. CALHoUs-We are walking from Clsrks
hotel in Columbia TO the Legislative hall, in December,
1884, when we were 81 id.nly graspel by the arm,
and as suddenly wheeled 10 the fright about" Kerr
Boyce OF Charleston, still holding firmly. said "Lel
me introduce you Mr.. Calhoun" We feel even now
the thrill that tngled through yousg blood Cal
houn! We were utterly COMPOUNDED, and remained, as
rooted to the spot, in speechess amazement, when Mr.
Calhoun advanced and offered his hand 10 the mos, cor
dial manner He had evidently been convsrsns with
Mr. Boyce in his usual dashing style, and his face
clothed in smiles We looked at him. and then il
that eye, the brightest, the blsckeri, the mos,
brilliant, and the mos, intellectual that in
mortal head We have seen all the distinguished men
OF the United S,aes-excep General Jackson-bu their
eyes were nothing when al rest. But CAlhouns eyes
rest they glanced like lightning dsz
cling you, bu, literally flashing with the FIRE oil genus
in word he rs the only tina, we have ever en-.
countered who bore the indelibe mark OF genius The
momen, you looked into his eyes and caught their eA-
preston you The God-the spirit that rules the
word-and you dreamed OF doubling his SUPERIOR
~ to yourself and to all the OF the age. II all the
splendid eyes of all the beautiful women OF America
gathered together in bright. blazing, beaming
focus they would pale before The Greek FIRE OF this tran
scenden, genius Its glance maxical-,hat OF Alex.
ander the Great could not have been soand black
played like lightning on the edge OF the storm
His manners were irresistible cordial, kind, warn
with the spirit OF enthusiasm that animated his soul you
ie his power as if spark OF electricity had touched
your hear. 81 am very glad to meet with you." said
Calhoun observing our excessive embarrassment. and
evidently with feeling OF pride as he noticed the
erenlal respect OF his youthful admer" 81 have TO
thank you," he replied. for your kind notice. and for
your correspondence lie, Us keep il up" said Cal.
houn. his bright eye slancing let us keep it up; III
never too late TO do something in good Cause" He then
dashed Of in bis rapid syle his hand and eye assisting
by their motion the of his extraordinary
saton. We call il conversation for wan, Of better
term but il was brilliant Speech in which political
axioms thrown of in sentences, and with such ra
pidy and such luepressbe vivsciiy that required all
attention TO follow him in his lightning fight. What
talker We shall give frequent instances Of his con.
versaiona ability in the course OF these pictures. and
therefore merely state al present that he touched a be
flashed along the motives. characters, and conduct OF
parties and partsans the and form OF govern
ments their domestic concerns and foreign relations
their tendency TO destroy liberty and the method OF re-
dressing grievances These were the themes which in
teesed him most He seemed 10 seize the truth by In
tuition there apparently mental struggle but idea
followed idea IL The machinery of his mind delighted
In perpetual motion We him now IN our m'nfs eye
as n. stood on that memorable occason-his ieAtures
earnest and intent his voice full and sonorous his enun
Citation rapid his tongue taking the thought ~ came
from his BRAIN and giving shape and bis handle which
seemed to hold the argument that he was combating, rs
ssrns BY their energetic action TO impress those ideas
and thought. on your memory forever HE personal sp
pearance too was entirely different from any Of the
thousand descriptions which have been given Of him by
the nsdisus scribbers and invdious varets who have
scattered their falsehoods from Maine to Mexico In
person, he was six feet high his figure spare his face
rather pale, without beard and he wore At that time
a white neckeoth whou, collar, you were induced TO
believe him older than be really But his spirited
style Of conversation exhibited anything else bat rema
iure age, and his hands. which very white. added
no, little 10 hi. fine personal appearance-ndeSa his
hands were beautiful associates Tor his glorious eyes
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