The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1866-03-31
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among O portion OF the working people that
my design is 70 reflect on them. So thoroughly
have been mortified by this misappreh ension
that have almost determined never 70 aliude
any motive beyond that OF ambition prompted
me- IL was desire TO contribute somewhst TO
the improvement Of the condition OF my asso-
ciates. To this end, interest, If not sympathy,
would have urged me. Because l 40 not
always speak in terms Of praise, they must
not regard me as an enemy.
While on this subject, / must tonch upon
another matter. Little brother heard several
gen tlemen, some weeks ago. heaping the most
horrible imprecations on my head. l am hu-
man, and Of course cannot hear Of such things
without sensibility. am no Ishmaelite !: Low.
ing none and warning against all. The whole
truth is, that my way of saying things 10
little peculiar, but none need complain on
that account. Anger will not benefit others,
nor ntimidate me. My way is clear, and !
mean to keep it. Against persons in their prt.
vate capacity, have not said, and will not
say, q word.
The Manchester people remind me of re-
mark once made by my uncle 9 A horse that
wears a CREASED blanket despises the curry.
comb" They have been so long accustomed
to the soft Establishments of printed praise,
and that, too, on the slightest pretext, that
few touches from another quarter excites their
wrath. am led to make this observation by
the many censures brought upon me by my
letters concerning the /" houses" and ''streets.
AS far as 1 know, no other Of my letters ever
I am in receipt of a vas, number Of private
communications some Of which Gemind q
reply For fear of acting indiscreetly,
[ have thus far allowed them TO remain I'M
answered. Justice and gratitude alike re.
anire that should notice them. Anxious 70
act with perfect propriety I'm the matter, 1
have finally adopted the following as the rule
by which will be controlled. All communi-
cations must first be put into the hands OF the
business proprietor of the Dispatch, who, hav.
ing kindly consented 10 serve me in this ca.
paeity, will forward them TO me. Will an.
swer no letter written over a false name, nor
any others, unless the characters OF the au-
thors be endorsed by my chosen guardian,
who will read and decide upon the merits OF
each communication. This step is necessary
TO guard me from the annoyance OF igno-
rance and the insults of malice. In any case
where good is promised, l WILL so far as
have opportunity, correspond, and In due sea-
son, if deem il perfectly safe, furnish my
real name, and grant Il personal interview.
Indeed, should be happy to secure conf
den tial friend, whose wisdom would guide me
in my efforts to write. In adopting this
plan, trust that none will regard me as need
lessIy suspicious. My situation Is one OF ex-
treme delicacy. Without father or brother,
under whose shielding protection l can rest,
am dependent for guidance solely upon the
advice of an ever loving mother and my own
sense of propriety.
The papers announce the arrival in Rich
mond of the Italian Opera. How my heart
sighs for the privilege Of attending 1t Vain
hope! Misfortune separates me from all sucn
innocent amusements, and dooms me- Tor the
present at least, to life of toll Will ever
learn to bear my lowly estate with compoeure.
must say, in truth, that little brother would
have gladly contracted 10 take me to the
opera, with the understanding that would
accompany him 10 the circus. As insnr-
mountable obstacles stood in the way OF either
being satisfied, no bargain was made. On the
subject of Dams Show, the little fellow grew
quite unmanageable.
Nothing has occurred since began TO write
that gratified me much as the beautiful and
profound communication of "S.' which APP
peared in the DiSpntch of Monday. Ii Is evi-
IDENTIFY the production OF great MIND ana us
complimentary allusions to myself filled me
with proud delight The favorable notice OF
one so learned gives sweet encouragement
10 my heart. Mother was peculiarly struck
with the vigor, clearness, and polish OF his
styIe. Although formerly an TX Xtensive reader,
.ha SAYS that, outside of the Bible and Shak-
Speare, she never met anything which pleased
her SO much. She regards the allGsion TO the
ear rings rs burst OF eloquent learning
sufficient of itself TO immortaliZa him. The
portion which pleased me most was that in
which he spoke of the "superlatiye prodi-
gality in the liberal adoption OF language
beautifully descriptive" There is 4 richness
Of language and d.pM of thought in this sen :
tence that / am sure that Addison would
never have yentured TO initiate. His silver
noted eulogy of my /" merited eXcellencies'
actually made my head swim with JOY 1t IS
for the approving smile OF such men that my
soul aspires. Several shoemakers have taken
il upon themselves to write in my favor As
am sure they meant well, try To be grateful.
At the same time, fear that shoemaker $
applause cannot give me what most coyet-a
literary reputation. L have all the while
painted for the favor Of real greatness. At
last, have happily received il at the hands OF
one whose sagacity first discovered in me the
merit OF 4 superatiye prodigality in the libe-
raj adoption of language beautifully descrip-
tive" He must excuse me for expressing thus
publicly my grateful pride in sharing his con :.
descending notice. If l have acted impro-
perly in doing go, his generosity will not fail
Il wish that he may live forever 10 enjoy his
greatness, and bid him mournfui, because e
Iual. aditu.
write III haste and also in the "superlative
prodisality III the liberal adoption" &c.
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