New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-07-01

In Capefgue's last work, Louis XyI ses relations
diplonlatiqnes aFec lEurop lInde, Anaerique NE
find the following passage which il likely g AFFORD
some entertainment as well as instruction to our
readers 8ss 58s
Before the fall of the Choseul Ministry agents had
been sent to Boston and to PHILADELPHIA far
pose OF observing the dissatisfaction Of the colonists
already shown in therresistance of the staln act
India alliances with Yder Ali, the father of Tipi1ats
Sa1b were leading the way to an nsuHeetien against
+ the Immense establishment of Che company. The
highly agtated condition of tile English colonies an
peared more serious when spirit and character Of
those by whom the standard was raised was taken
into view The two leaders placed at the head of the
sHrreetion, the one to direct military operations
the other TO- conduct negotiations, were admirably
calculated to meet every difficulty. The one George
Washington, raised by reclamation to the rank Of
had already exercised command
inWar with that combination of coofness and uig-
ment which, in the decision Of question, always ar-
rlFes at definite conclusions and perseverance in their
accomplishment Benjamin Franklin d man Of great
activity had raised himself from very humble contli-
ton oa certain degree a elevation BY means Of real
science and education. Franklin united an appear
ance of nlodesty with desire for fame and eclat.
His semure looks, together wish his calm and debi-
crate manner, made great impression upoI, the
multitude !; his words; though often very common
place. were uttered like thosgof the Dephic oracle
at long 1nteryaIs moreover, he very shreWd and
discerning with regard to- the interests of his country
and OF; his own reputation, thoroughly acquainted
with France where all eharlntanry is ssuccessfnl "a
strong and determined resolution had just beentaken
BY the American insurge ictory having crowned
the hTst efforts OF the eolonsts against Gen. Gage
and Gen. Howe, the Americans were emboldened, and
the provinces, in Congress assembled, had proclaimed
the republican principles drawn from the writings of
the Abhe Raynel and of Rousseau. Congress was:
thoroughly mbuedsath the prevailing spirit of the
people. At the very beginning Of the insnrrection
the insurgents, under pretext OF advancing CONNER
cial interests, had sent to France Mr.. Dean, an in
fuentia member Of Congress but he not being
person OF sufficient reputation influence, it was re-
solved to dispatch Franklin on sort embassy con-
nected with the Academy of stienees in correspond
ence with al the philosophers Of renown. bir
Franklin could not fail to make certain impression
in Paris. Conrted on all sides, he became the fashion,
His Quaker costume his linen which looked purely
white under his drab coat; his forehead, h bald and
broad without a wig; his slow and deliberate speech;
the retirement to which he condemned himself in the
village Of Passy all contributed to his renown. His
air of good nature concealed extreme shreWdness He
had understood that in France man must keep him
self continually before the public he desired to
fuence public opinion, and this he did not fail to do