New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-04

pretty bit of woodland IN quincy, called Dy Wdnu0i
ing lovers "Cupids Grove" the author relates an
instance of this elderly gallantry, In John Adamss
youth he had held some light sentimental relations
with great aunt of Quincy's-a lady who after
ward married Ebenezer Storer, for forty years liar
wards treasurer. Not until Mr.. Adams anu
Mrs. StOrer were veTging on their nne'leS u'u
they meet again. Then young Quincy was oc-
puted to attend his venerable relative upon vlsit
to the ex-President When she entered the room the
old gentleman's face lighted up and he exclaimed
with ardor: "What! Madam, shall we not go walk
in Cupid's Grove together" This unexpected sa'u-
tation apparently took away the ancient ladys
breath for moment; but she quickly raihed ana
with flash of coQuetry replied III her
shrill old voice: "Ah, sir, 1t would not
be the first time that we have walked
thcrem Mr.. Adams while good churchman' &c
spis,d the narrow views and bitter temper common
among the secs in his day. and used to often repeat
n story concerning a gentleman who replied thus TO
a petitioner for a missionary fund: There are IN
and about the town Of --- ministers of nine con-
rregations Not one of them lives terms of civil
ity with any other, will admit none other into his
pulpit nor be permitted to go into the pulpit OF any
other. Now, if you will raise fund to convert
these nine clergymen to Christianity l VIII con-
tribute rs much as any man."
As the ex-President approached death his serenity
of mind and sweetness OF temper only increased
His young friend one day reading TO him that pass
age of the " Senectute " where Cicero anticipates
happy meetings after death, the old gentleman eX-
claimed: THAT is Just as feel Nothing would
tempt me to go back. agree with my old friend,
DR.. Franklin who used to say on this subject We
are all invited to great entertainment.
Your carriage comes first 10 the
door, but we shall all meet there
Who would think such an old age burden hon
orad in this world and hoping soon 10 depart Tor
better where he believes he shall meet not only the
friends he has lost but ali the great aud good who
have gone before hm5"
Few traces of militant spirit remained in the Kind
old man, though once i'll a while 1t flashed forth.
For my own part" he s1id one day, s. should not
like 70 live in the millennium II would be the most
Scl,ish life imaginable"
Not the least pleasant Of Mr.. Quincy's r'minls-
cenccs are those concerning Lafayettc's visit to
this country In 1925. The young BostOnian at
tended the Marquis officially, and felt to the quick
the enthusiasm Of the people and the cordial al
most tender. courtesy of the delight III visitor.
Wherever the Frenchman went he left the memory
Of many pretty and graceful speeches. The Amer
leans welcomed him from their hearts in excitement
that brought tears to the eyes of the most stoica
men and drove women nearly into Mysteries. As
the General parted with his young host lie kissed
him on both cheeks. eff Lafayette bad kissed
me-" said an enthusiastic lady, depend upou II,
would never have washed my face again as long as
lived"
MrQuincys sketches of society in Washington in
1926 are gay with lively touches and picturesque
relation The young man took the long and tire
some Journey from Boston 10 the Capital in com
pauy with the most entertaining Of companions
the genial and erudite Judge Story. The invitation
which the iurist gave his young acquaintance did
not imply any promise Of attention after
arrival, as lie was careful 10 point out.
The fact is lie said, can do very lit for You
there a. we judges take partn the society Of the
place. We dine once year with the President, and
that is all. On other days We take our dinner TO-
cether and discuss at table the questions which are
argued before us. We arc great ascetics. and even
deny ourselves VINE, except in wet weather Here
the Judge paused as If thinking that the
act of modification he had mentioned
placed too severe a tax upon human credulty, and
presently added: What i say about the wine,
sir, gives you our rule but 1t does sometimes hap
pen that the Chief Justice viii say to me- when the
cloth is removed Brother Story, step 10 the win
dow and see if 1t does not look like rain 7
And Il tell him that tho
is shining brightly Judge Marshall will sometimes
reply All the better for our jurisdiction extends
over 50 large territory that the doctrine of chances
makes II certain that il must be raining somewhere.
You know that the Chief was brought up on Fed
erasm and Madeira, and he is not the man TO out
crow his early prcudices." Shortly after lis
arrival Mr.. Quincy met the Chief Justice
and found him as companlOnable as Sfory's
anecdote indicated, but not imposing in
presence Tie was not particularly dignIGed and
often did things which shock d the more punculious
Southerners. People in Washington don't begin
to understa and him." said one of them 10 Quincy
"Why, do you know / have met Marshall carry
ing his dinner through the streets in open
basket" And he added Il climax IN Italic en-
phasis. L" Yes, sir ; and have seen that man walk
ing on his hands and knees with straw IN his
mouth" Marshall was q great lover Of the then
popular game of quots, one of the rules Of which
made necessary divers measurings with straws. i
was while pursuing tins amusement that hc was
found in the position which Mortified the
Virginiau. About Washington manners in gen
era as described by Mr.. Quincy there was
al that time more simplicity yet more genuine
courliuess than in these days. Evening parties
began at o'clock and began TO break up shortly
after il the waz had only just been introduced.
The venerable cAroncler, IN recalling the first time
he had ever the dance, cannot forbear Il growl
over its later reign. Socially speaking" be COM
plains, ut has proved an unmItigatcd
nuisance. 1t has utterly routed the
intellectual element that was once conspicuous
even in fashionable gatherings, 1t has not only
gwen society to the young and mex pcrienced
but 10y pcrycrse process Of unnatural selection il
has pushed TO the front by means the best speci-
mems Of these" Elegant witty and poetic CONVEX
satiOn was highly regarded in 1926 and
twirAling heels not much esteemed
The Washington people were exclusive
and stickers for proper inroductons
The author notes that Jackson's Admnistra-
ton swept away much of the graceful etiquette Of
the time and brought in era of coarsenoss and
universal Misunderstanding.
The man of all men whom Mr. Quincy rushed to