Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-17
Bishop Berkeley in Society.
by II. 7. rUcKERMAS.

The social and friendly relations of Berkeley wen
Illustrate both his character and his position He
was favorite of Queen Caroline, at whose soiytes
spirited discussions of his theory occurred between
him, Clark, lIoadly, and Sherlock. She was in the
habit OF sending for him to talk over the American
project; and, when her generous intentions werc
thwarted, by some considerations of etiquette that
prevented his obtaining deanery In Ireland. she
declared that, "if he could not be dean, he
should be bishop and appointed him to Cloyne
Steele and Swift introduced him to their coteries
OF wits and 10 men of influence. He was contribu-
tor 70 the Guardian, and, to his great surprise,
among the principal heirs Of Esther Vanhombrigh,
(Vanessa.) No prominent man Of that day enjoyed
20 many permanent and eligible friendshipsl Sa-
tire, then so much In vogue, was melted into kind
ness, and criticism softcned to- eulogy when his
name occurred IN verse, letter, or conversation.
Swift could not sympathixe with his dreams, vet
he earnestly advocated his cause. Addison laid aside
his constitutions. reserve TO promote Berkeley's
wishes. Pope made exception In his favor and
suffered encomium to remain on his musical page
unbalanced by censure.
! / take YOU" says ono OF his letters, inviting
the dean to Twickenham, TO be almost the only
friend have that Is above the little yanites Of the
town. Atterbury declared, after an interview
with him; :" So much understanding, 90 much In
nocence, and such humility, did not think had
| been the portion OF any but angels, until saw
| this gentleman" Il is related by Lord Bathurst
that, on one occasion, when several members OF
the Scribbleurs Club met at his house TO dine, Ii
was agreed to rally Berkeley, who was also invited
upon bis American scheme The latter heard the
merry banter with the utmost good nature, and
then asked permission to reply, and AZ his noble
host afterwards declared, "dispiayed his plan with
such an astonishing and animating fiery eloquence
and enthusiasm, that they were struck dumb and
after some pause rose all up together with earnest
ness, excaiming, " Let us set out Immediately ~
| When he determined to make Oxford his abode,
be rendered the resignation of the bishopric &C
Cloyne, but the king refused to accept Il, declaring
that he " should live where he pleased, and die
| bishop" "He is" writes Warburton, /" great
man, and the only visionary ever knew that was"
4 Beloved and respected as he was, however, and
not without eminent disciples as the advocate Of
metaphysical theory, Berkeley seems TO have been
regarded by many Of the prominent men OF his
day, an amiable visionary,
"Poor philosopher Berkeley alluding TO his
Illness writes swift, has now the idea Of health
which II was very hard to produce in him, for he
was very hard 10 destroy Il by introducing a con
trary one"
~ have not seen Dean Berkeley" writes Gay 10
Swim, but l have read his book, (The Minute
Philosopher and like many parts OF Il but in
general think with You, that u s too speculative"
When one Of his converts after sharp argument
during an evening visit rose 10 depart, Pray,
SIR said DR.. johnson, don't leave us, for we may
perhaps forget TO think Of you, and then you will
cease 70 exist Similar witticisms are OF fre-
quent occurrence In the anecdotes preserved
of his illustrions friends and even when they
urged those in power 20 aid the realization of
his benevolent enterprise, the plea is often modi-
fled by some compassionate allusion 10 that ro-
nance Of character to which his ardent projects
were ascribed. IL Is, however, a law OF disintert
ested action, that when bafied in its specific aim
incidental good Is TO result and In order Just
ly TO estimate the personal influence OF Berkeley
in the world of opinion, and the cause Of humanf-
ty, we must take into view the indirect agency Of
his doctrine and the casual services he fulfilled,
and the efficiency Of the spirit he was Of, Thus
| considered, II will be seen that the example and
writings OF few church dignitaries have proved
more benefcent and attractive.
Moxs DE ST.. JANIS, the husband Of Madame
Augusta, the danseuse, died recently in New York,
suddenly Of an affection Of the spleen. He was
descended from one Of the nobiest families in
France, and was generally believed to be the only
living lineal descendant Of the Stuart royal family
Of England M. De Saint James held the rank OF
an officer In the Gcrds ds Corps Of Charles x, and
had high position In the Court Of that Monarch.
In consequence Of the revolution Of 1880, which
drove the elder branch Of the Bourbon family from
the throne Of France, Mons De Sc. James (who
had already been united in marriage to Madame
Augusta, then young, beautiful and very popular
ddnsrse,) came TO this country, where he has been
well and fhvorably known for many years. Madame
Augusta has now been left In a somewhat embar
rsssed condition, and several Of her friends are
preparing TO give her complimentary benefit.
eE- Why Is bow-legged man like holiday
down Southg Because you see the knee gro,cs
oai (negroes out)
rS- The last case Of jealousy Il that Of lady
who discharged her lover, because in speaking of
his voyages, he said he hngged the shore.
tE-A western editor, IN speaking Of a concert