Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-06-11
DAILY VIRGlNIAN.
From the National Intelligencer.
Wash in gtOmss Farewell


The following extract is from a letter written
by a lady upwards of eighty years old. residing
In Philadelphia TO her grandson in Washington:
when General Washington delivered his
Farewell Address in the room at the southeast
corner Of Chestnut and Sixth streets,I sat imine-
dietely in front of him. Il was in the room ths
Congress had occupied. The table OF the speak
er was between the two windows on Sixth street
The daughter Of DIR. c., of Alexandria. tho
physician and intimate friend Of Washington,
Mrs. Il, whose husband wan the Auditor.was
n very dear friend Of mine. Her brother, Wash
ington. was ono Of tho Secretaries Of General
Washington. Young cambridge. a nephew OF
Mrs. Washington. was tho other. ] wns inclu-
dcd in Mrs, H---'s party TO witness the august,
tho solemn scene. N--C----decned going
with Mrs H. who had determined to 60 50
early M TO secure tho front bench. ltwas fortu-
nate for N C. afterwards Mrs, L.) that
she would not trust herself 10 DO 40 near her hon
orcd grandfather. My dear father stood very
near herr she was terribly agitated. There was
n narrow passage from the door Of entrance to
thu room, which was on the East, dividing the
rows of benches. Gen Washington stopped at
the end to let Mr.. Adams pass 10 tho chair. The
latter always wore full suit Of bright drnb, with
slash or rather loose cuffs. He also wore wrist
ruiller. lie had not changed his fashions. lie
was a shor, man. with a good head. With his
family he attended our ohurch twice day
.General Washington's dress was full suit OF
blnck. His military hat had the black oockade.
There stood the Father Of his Country, acknowl-
edged hy nations "tho first in war, fist in peace,
first In the hearts of his countrymen." No mar
shnls with gold colorcd scarfs, no cheering. The
most profound stiffness greeted him. as II that
great assembly desired to hear him breathe and
! catch his breath-tbc homage Of the heart. Mr..
Adams covered his face with both his hands
rhe sleeve of his coat and his hands were o"ver-
cd with tears. Every now and then there was n
l.. .t...Nl Nlf.aI -
appearance M felt it-perfectly composed aud
self possessed til the close Of his address. Then
when strong mems soas broke loose, when tears
covered their faces, then the great man wae Nhe
ken. never took my eyes from his face Lhrge
drops came from his eyes. He looked u tho
grateful children who were parting with 'heir
fnther their friend, as II his heart was with Il ~
and would be to the end"
| mr. R.rbcc,. Rca"tifui sssssc OF she Ceqsrssr.
/ We paid n visit on Saturday afternoon last to
the studio, No. = Baltimore street, under the Eu-
taw House. of WIN. X. BARBEE. Esq, the talent
ed and Justly distinguished American sculptor.
II afforded us great pleasure In viewing his ex-
| quisite creaton, executed in Florence, aud just
| arrived In this country. entitled the "CoQuETTB."
1t is a full length female figure. in snow white
marble. resting upon revolving pedestal Sell
! dom. indeed, has il been our pleasure, not even
| excepting Powers Greek Slave," 70 look upon
n moro inviting and beautiful production Of art.
| The figure stands erect. and in an attitude best
| calculated to develope the symmetry OF the hui
| man form. The "Coquette" is Represented to be
at the most captivating period OF female life, ver-
| ging, perhapr, from her teens. In one hand she
| holds heart, supposed to be- that Of some gal
liant youthful ndmrer, who has become encircled
by tho coils of love; in tho other hand 10 cupids
| dart, directed towards this tender object. Tho
eyes are fixed intently upon the captured trophy,
| which has yielded innocently to affections over
| powering charms, whilst IA coy SMILE Indicating
| self satisfaction. phys upon every feature The
contour, or general expression is that OF exquis-
| ite beauty indicating, however. amid the salts
! facton Of triumph, semi repentance and solicit
| iude of forgiveness for trnng with that which
| had been sincere in its devotion. There is q
pleasing hesitanoy, mixed with intelligence. coy
ness and preponderaiing innocence. which, in
| the end, would be more forgyng than relentless
! At her feet is u tender full blown rose. and as
| the coquette spies this. she remembers the NOR
! nj that the rose contains thorn. and appears to
regret having triAed with heart 50 devoted.
| The arrow is thus withheld. and the beholder is
! impressed with the thought. that at no distant
| day, even the Coquette herself will be in the
| meshes she once trHed with, eventually realizing
| u happy contamination of loves supremacy. A
quver. filed with arrows. also lies on the pedes-
tai, whilst in careless half unconscious surprise,
she drupes her head and limbs partially with u
thin gauze. The entire figure is marked for its
chasteness and artistic beauty. Every develop
men, is perfect and Of classic mould. displaying
genius and talent of order. We should
| feel proud of n sculptor whose works bid fair To
honor his native country and himself.-Bah.
| Patriot.
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