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—IMggM «TIic ferment of a free, is preferable to the tprpor of a despotic, Government.” 1i O&J* 53« ATHENS, GEORGIA, JULY 13,1883. NO. 17. The Southern Banner, IS riOUSUEO IN THE TOWN OF ATHENS, GEOr.CIA, EVERY SATURDAY, BY ALISON CHASE. TERMS.—Three dollars per year, payable in ad vance, nr Four dollars if delayed to the end of t io ccar. The latter amount will be rigidly exacted o all who fail to meet their payments in advance. No subscription received for less than one year, un less the money is paid in advance ; and no paper will be discontinued until all arrearages are paid, except ;H the option of the publisher. A failure on the part of subscribers to notify us of their intention of re- linquishinent, accompanied with the amount due, wil bo considered as equivalent to a new engagement, and i.aners sent accordingly. Aovertiskuents will l>c inserted at the usual rates. il , All Setters to the Editors on matters connected with the establishment, must be post pa d in order to secure attention. q_. ■ Notice of the sale of Land and Negroes by Ad ministrators, Executors, or Guardians, must be pub lished sixty days previous to the day of sale. The sale of Personal Property, in like manner, must be nublishcd/or*y days previous to the day of sale. Notice to debtors and creditors of an estate, *iust be published forty days. • ... 1 \ lirs. will > made to the Court of Or lin - , :'..r ! . v sell Lar. i or Negro;-.-, must b - pu.ibs'i .'d four months. Notice that Application will be made tor 1 .ottersoi Administration, must lie published thirty days, and lor l,e::e. - s of Dismission, six mo ihs. ■——pi 3$Uecif Uati®. From the N. York American. RANDOLPHIANA No. IV. Mr. Randolph was as singular in his dress whilst in London, as he used to be at Wash ington, and whenever we walked the streets together, the people would turn about and stare at him with astonishment; but this ne ver seemed to offend him; on the contrary, if he got upon an interesting topic of conver sation, he w(#ld sometimes stop in one place, no matter how public, until lie delivered one of his “ extemporaneous flashes,” as I used to term them, and then walk quietly on, with out paying the least regard to the shrugs of the p issing strangers. Although it wus his .rrst visit to the metropolis, vet iie possessed a thorough knowledge of all the streets, lanes, alleys, &c. and when we had any great dis tance to walk, he used to take ali the short cuts through by-lanes, 6cc. which I had sup posed were only known to a Londoner. , One morning we set out together to pay a visit to Miss Edgeworth, and he was to be the gui le, iie began to tell me some very interesting anecdotes, and 1 listened without paying any attention to the streets we were traversing. At length, after about an hour’s walking, I just asked him how much farther we had to go ; he suddenly stopped, and look ing around him exclaimed, “ Why really Sir, much you suffered last voyage for want of him!” « Sir, I have decided ; the question is no longer open to discussion. John has dis- obliged me—hq has become spoiled by your free blacks, and I don’t want to have to take care of him." Then turning to poor John, who Was much distressed, lie gave him a long list of instructions as to his journey back to Virginia; and when he had just concluded, he said to him in a sarcastic manner, “ Now John, you have heard my commands—but you need not obey them. When you get to Philadelphia, call on the Manumission So ciety, and they will make you free, and I shall not look after you !” This was too much for poor John, who replied in much agitation—* “ Master John, this .s loo hard—you know I love you—and you know you find mo at Ro .n- oke when you come back !” 1 really felt indignant, and sai l—’.Veil, Mr. Randolph, I couid not have believed this: I thought you had more compassion. Sure ly you have punished him enough by leav ing him behind without hurting his feelings ; you have made the poor fellow cry.” “ What,” said he quickly, “ does he shed tears ?”— “Yes,” replied I, “I saw them myself.” “ He shall go with me. John, take down your baggage,” was tiie end of this curious scene. John instantly brightened up—-forgot his mas ter’s anger, and in a short time I bid them both good bye. v When they returned from England in the T HE subscriber tenders his thanks to his ciisto mors, for the libera! patronage lie has hitherto rraciveil. Besides continuing tiie business at h:s old -tend, known as the FRANKLIN HOTEL, i le Ins purchased the establishment at present occu pied as a Tavern by Dr. TINSLEY, where lie will |... prepared for the accommodation of Families.— The aland is well known as being every way eligible. exertion's will be spired to merit a continuance ,,1’tbat liberal patronage, by which be has been cn- ,■ nr thus to extend his business. JOHN JACKSON. *h 1 r .—.VJ—:f. we have been so very agreebly employed, 1 perceive we have gone about a mile out of|,t lU> I called' upon Randolph, and my first our way ; but no matter, exercise is good I question was— 44 Well sir, did you regret my for young men.” We immediately retraced j a(lvice about takin;r John V >- Regret it, sir !’’ our steps ; but when we arrived at Miss Edge- worth’s lodgings, had the misfortune to find that she had left town only two hours before for Ireland ! “ Delays are dangerous,” said Randolph; “ wo should have coma here yesterday, agreeably to my intention.” After spending four weeks very delightfully replie dhe, “ I should have died without him; he saved my life three times !” “ Then,” said I, “ I hope, to use your own figure of speech, next time you will not ‘ go off at half-cock!’ " I then asked him how he was pleased with England during tins visit. He answered with enthusiasm—■« There never was such a coun- \i.i: ’Troup Motel, CL YKIiiE.SVfiLE.lE, GEORGIA. i MCIV !l\ im'Jnrsi^ncd respectfully announces lo t!io jMic, tiiat he still continues to conduct tnc well known establishment, where lie will at all ic happy to accommodate ills friends and custo- Having recently made same valuable improve i.icnls to his House, be ilatters liimself that he can now lmast of ns spacious, commodious and pleasant an i* uablishmont, as anv in the up-country of Georgia. t larkesvillc is wcil known, to enjoy as pure and agreeable a summer atmosphere as anyplace in the l aitcd States, and its proximity to the thr famed Tal lulah and Tnccoa Falls, (each being tirrirr miles dis. • ml,' ns well as to many other interesting natural curiosities, renders it a very desirable residence du l ing the warm season Tin; Hotel is so constructed as to furnish spacious and private act onunedations for several families, be sides the ordinary custom. The stables are exten sive, and well provided with all the usual requisitions. "WILLIAM HAMILTON. C’l.'.rkesville, April 27—H—13t- in London, I was ooliged io return to Ireland, i { ry 0!1 j ae p ace of the earth as England, and and parted with much regret iroin Mr. Ran-1 a utterly impossible that there can be any dolph, whom I did not again see until my re- combination of circumstances hereafter to turn to America in 182-1. I make such another country as Old England I arrived here from Europe in May, 1823, uow j s i during the Long Island Races, but was not j [j e then gave me a rapid sketch of his tempted to attend them, even by the great at-1 journey, and told me that he had gone to Ire- traction ot Llipsc and Henry, who v.ere then I j un( j agreeably to his promise, and was dc- to contend for the grand prize. I was glad lighted with the country and people, but to find Mr. Randolph in town, and called upon j shocked at witnessing so much misery. A1 him at Mrs. Bradish s. lie gave me a most ludinjg to the oppressions of both the Govcrn- musing description ol the Race Course, but men t and Church, he said, « The Lion and contended that the Race would have been I t | 10 Jackall have divided tiie spoils between won by Henry, had he not been frightened by tfaem> <,ir ; but if I had my way, I would ‘ un- the immense crowd, who rather encroached j muzz i c the ox which treadeth out the corn upon the ground. Not being a sportsman, 11 jj e also said that he thought the Marquis of His horses unfed will sure lose him his race.” And his lawyers unfecd will lose him his case.” March 1, 1824. 44 I send you a more correct report of my speeches on the Greek question than has yet been published. They are not compositions in writing, they are short-hand reports, with here and there a correction of a llagrant mis take. I shall send you by to-morrow’s Mail all Cobbett’s printed sermons. I am very unwell and nearly blind. Farewell—and let me hear from you as often as possible. I have the gout in my right hand and great toe. I should dislike that Mr. S. R , or Lord L , or Lord H should think I sp >ke of Mr. Pitt os the * gre ..test of Ministers.’ 11 never thought so, uni said no such thing. I gave tiie palm u Mr. Fox. Yours, J. R. of R.” “ March 9, 1824. “ Your favor of the Gth arrived not ten min utes ago. Yon see that I endeavdr by the promptitude of my acknowledgements, to ob tain, if uot to deserve, a continuance of your favors. If such as that before me be among your “ stupid” letters, I shall die a laughing when I get one of the witty ones. “Yesterday, Mr came out Hushed with confidence on the Tariff Bill; but his shallow- sophistry and ignorance were exposed in the most glaring manner. (He did not know that the article of the treaty which he had signed, was a transcript of that of Jay in 1794 ; and he talked of duties'which England had lain, &c.) We struck oul the third section of the bill, 114 to 68, and I never saw mortification more strongly depicted than in his face and manner. I think we shall defeat the bill. “ Mr. Macon was much diverted with your letter, which I took the liberty to send to him ; especially that part of it that relates to your Irish road jobs. # I remember well Miss Edge- worlh’s admirable satire. By the way, do you ever have a conveyance to her ? If you are one of her correspondents, make my de voirs. “ In one of my speeches, * will’ is reported for 4 shall.’ I forget whether I corrected it or not.” April 14—From Babel. “Nothing hut the Tariff bill kept me from go- “ Believe me to be with the utmost respect i does not contain any matter of special in- and regard, truly yours, tcrest J. R. of R. “ Christmas day, 1826. “ Perhaps you will have thought^t strange that no notice has been taken of your letter of the 10th inst; but my excuse is, that I have this moment found it among a mass of loose papers, where some officious attendant had thrust it. Be assured that I retain a pleasing recollection of the acquaintance that I had the good fortune to form with you on our passage to England, and of the agreeable hours that we have spent together. “ As you suppose, I did not visit Ireland this year, neither was I so iortunata as to meet with that exemplary son of hers, Mr. S. Rice. Lord L told tnc that he was in Ireland, engaged in his election. NO. VII- Mr. Randolph returned from England for the lost time, in the tail of 1831. I culled upon him immediately after his arrival, and was ve ry much shocked at his emaciated appearance. In reply to my question about his health, ho said, in a melancholy tone of voice——Ah, sir, I am going at lust; the machine is worn out ——nature is exhausted, and I have tried in vain to restore her!” He then changed the conversation, and-spoke with his usual anima. tion' of his lute visit to England, a nd touched slightly upon his short sojourn at St. Peters, burgh. He told me that his faithful Juba had a regular attack of yellow fever at the lat. ter city, which induced him to hurry away the sooner ! besides which, there was no bu- 4 When you write to your friends in Ire- j siness of importance to detain him there, and land, be so good as to mention me to your fa- j his own health was bad. . - “Well, Mr. Ita i lolph,” said I, “ great events have occurred in Europe since you left us!” “ Yes sir,” replied he, in his most sarcastic manner,-great events have occurred abroad, and very small ones at home! They sent me the Washington papers, containing the 1 tters, but I could not read them. 1 blushed for my country.' The affair told bad ly in Europe, sir!” I asked him whether he had attended the debates on the Reform Bill. He replied in the affirmative. I then inquired whom he considered the greatest orator in the House of Commons. “Your Countryman, O’Con nell, sir, by all odds ; he is a giant among Pigmies !” He then remarked what a dearth of good speakers there was in England, conn pared with the days of Fox, Burke, Sheridan, Pitt, &c. I asked him whether the reports which were then received relative to the dangerous state of the King’s health were true. H;> replied, 44 they are all d d Tory lies, sir ; he was i:i excellent health when I left Lon don. I had the honor of breakfasting under ther and Mr. F.—not forgetting your brother also—as one who cherishes the remembrance of their civilities and hospitality'. J. R. of R.” “ April, 25, 1828. “ I am bleeding at the lungs, and see no company—do not converse with my friends under this roof, and am incapable of conver sation, or any thing else, except riding on horseback. You would hardly recognize your old acquaintance in my ghostly visage. 44 Now Spring returns, but not to mo returns “-The vernal joy my hotter days have known ; “ Dim in my breast Life’s dying taper bums, 44 And ali thsjoysof life with health arc flown !” “Yours, J. R. of It.” “ January 21; 1S29. “ I have seen with deep concern the ac count of the failure of the house of Frys & Chapman, Loudon. Knowing, as I think you do, my high admiration of the character of Mrs. Elizabeth Fry, with whom I have the pleasure of a personal acquaintance, you will readily conceive the interest which I feel, particularly for her. I spent a delightful day at Mr. Fry’s country house in Essex, some- wh.it more than two years ago, and passed the night there. This circumstance only renders more lively the regret that I feel at the late reverse of their fortune. I know that Mrs. Fry’s brothers are men of opulent estate, and the connexions of the family gen- Tliis gives me coasola- Wclleslcy must be an impartial man, because he received tiie violent abuse of both parties | — 44 no small compliment to a statesman, sir, in the present state of Ireland !” was unable to defend 44 Eclipse,” which I thought of very little consequence, inasmuch as he had won the race—pretty good 44 pri- ma facie evidence” in his favor ! After the termination of this great race, when the crowd were loudly applauding the successful rider | y —Purdy—Mr. Randolph, who had just before Siace tUe year 182 4 I h ' ave not seen much expressed great confidence in “ Henry, of Mr . Randolph, as he has onlv paid two or gave vent to Ins disappointment by exclaim- threc hurried visits to New York, and I have ing to the gentlemen around him “It is a 1 no t been in Washington since the winter of lucky thing that the President of the United | 1823 . But we kept u;. a correspondence, ing to N. York on Sunday last to take pas sage in tiie packet that sails on Good Friday. A most unprovoked and rude attacl^ was j erally are wealthy, made upon me in the House on Monday ; but tiou on her account. The object of this let- it was received in a spirit Which Robert Bar- ter is, .as you will have perceived, to obtain clay could not have disapproved, and bought any information that you may have on this sub- me « golden opinions’ from all sorts of people. j ec t. It will be gratifying also to hear of any I have heard of many—Mr. King, the patroon j other ofour English or Irish friends. J. R. of R.” « 44 January 30, 1329. “ I am indebted to you for two most obli ging letters, which I am entirely at a loss how to repay, except by my poor but hearty thanks. Any intelligence which you can furnish me with respecting our “English and Irish friends,” will at all times be highly welcome. “ In excuse for not having congratulated you (as I now do most cordially) on your re. T HE Subscriber liegs leave to inform the citizens of Athens and its vicinity, that lie has returned lo this place, and opvneda shop next door to the store of J. Heard & Co. for carrying on the above business. Ho lias also on hand a large and splendid assort ment of COOPS, consisting of Cloths? Cassimeres and Vestings? Which he will make to order in the best manner and most fashionable style, and at the shortest notice. N. B.—During my absence at any time, Mr. Fry er, w ho is an able and expe rienced workman from Now-York, will attend to iny business. L. SCHOONMAKER. Athens, May 25—10—tf. THE ATHENS' Gi •ammar School. rSAHE Public is respectfully informed, that this ' A Institution i3 now in operation, under the charge of Mr. J. N. Waddel, a graduate of Franklin College. States is not elected by acclamation, other wise Air. Purdy would be our next President beyond a doubt! He spent a night with Rufus King at Janiai ca, and on his return to town the next mor ning lie said to me—“ Ah, Sir, only for that unfortunate vote on the Missouri question— he is the man of my choice—the genuine English gentleman of the Old School—just the right man Sir, for these degenerate times sometimes pretty regularly, at other times his letters 44 like Angels’ visits, were few and far between.” I shall give a few occasional extracts from them. He was very jealous of his fame as correct speaker in Co -grass, and used to be continually blaming the reporters lor not taking accurate reports of iiis speeches. In a letter dated Fob. 14, 1824, I find lie and twenty more speaking for themselves, Mr. K. said 4 he was delighted, &c. &c.’ with I muen more that my modesty will not permit me to write.” 44 May 11, 1824. “ If the afl'uir of Mr. Edwards and the I Tariff wil! lot me oil’ in time, I shall travel post so ns to reach New-York on the night of the 17ih, and take my passage fertile 4 fath er land’ the next day. C m vou arrange this | matter so as not to compromit me it I do not ar- cea t change of state, I must beg to suggest rive, and at the same time not to make public | j 10W awkward would have been my pvodica- my design ? ‘ | m ent in case the Mr. , whose marriage I Mr. Crawford has this day, triumphantly, I gaw announced in the newspapers, should but with the most perfect dignity and good | 7J0 . j iavc proved to he my old fellow passen- Ulv 11 '111 IIIUll U.l) >Ol lilcrtL Ut, ‘V/11G1 UIG IIUJL.) I /» • . >■«,.' . -but Missouri bus destroyed Ids eta*, for 40 “ I"** f “ J»* «»*> ‘ cver “ As you have done me the honor to trans- In the spring of 1824, I received a letter ™y ^ e » e of « spcccUacross the At- from him requesting me to engage a passage a ‘ 11C ’ " I s 1 cou in some means of for himself and his faithful man John, on hoard 1 ,1 ^P nz ‘ n S or ’ ua 1 r * . ~" » °^ the Liverpool packet of 26th May. Hc | so: » c ^ mistakes of imy meaning by the reached town the day before the vessel sailed, and I had a busy day with him. At night I •told him that I would call upon him the next morning at half past 9 o’clock, and I beg ged of him to have all his luggage, &c. in rea diness to be taken down to the steamboat, reporter. I never spoke of Mr. Pitt as the 44 greatest” of Ministers, for such I never thought him. I described him as one of the 4 loftiest and most unbending,’ and instead of referring my auditors to the countless speech es of Mr. Fox, 1 expressly stated the case of , • , ,, , . c , • • , interference attempted by Mr. Pitt to be that winch would start for the snip precisely at „ , ... v / T , in /.Vlnril- j ot Oczakow. It you please I will send you more correct report of what I said, and I 10 o’clock, Next morning, I accordingly called on him at Bunker’s, expecting to find him in perfect readiness; but what was my astonishment upon entering his room, to see him in his focuvc for it a share of the patronago of the friends of Literature. JOHN A. COBB, Chairman of the Hoard of Trustees. Athens, 11th May, 1633.—8tf. ) N the 13th day of July next, agreeably to an order of the Inferior Court of Clark county, the undersigned commissioners will let to the lowest bidder, at Simonton’s Ford in said county, the build-1 a quotation. from the Bible, which I must ing a Bridge and keeping the sai no in repair for five | ^ ^ u „ you know J dways qU(}tc CQr busily engaged unp; What in the world is the matter, Mr. Ran- dolph 7” exclaimed I. “ Do you know that it is almost 10 o’clock, and the steam boat ne ver waits a minute for any person ?” 44 1 can’t help it Sir,” replied hc; “ I am all confused this morning; I am just writing a farewell letter to my constituents, ,and would you be- lieve it. Sir, I have forgotten the exact words years, over tiie middle fork of the Oconee, near said ford. The Bridge to be completed within three months j from the time of lotting. A plan may be seen at the Clerk's ofSeo in Watkinsvilic. JOHN BRIGHTWELL, a JOHN A. NUNNALLY, J Comm’rs. EDWARD PAINE. ) June 22—14—tds. rc-ctly, I cannot go on till I find it. I never was at fault before.” “ What is the quotation,” I asked ; “ perhaps I can assist you, for time is precious.” « Why,” said hc, “ it begins «How have I loved thee, oh Jacob’—but for the life of me I cannot remember the other words. lierc, you take the Bible and look over it, whilst I finish the rest of the letter.” “ My dear Sir,” replied I, “you caunot wait to do this ; but let us take letter, Bible 7 and T House and Sign Painting, Glazing and Paper flanging. . __ p f all on board the boat, where you will have HE subscriber respectfully informs the Citizens , .. , , v p _ - Of Athens and iu vicinity, that ho has served a ample time to complete your quotation before regular apprenticeship at the abovo line of business, we reach the snip.” To this he agreed at- and intends locating himself in this place, where hc ter some hesitation ; and then he suddenly hopes hc will gain the patronago of the People. said, « Well, Sir, I will not take John with »,™ n . p ! r T 9 wUh , i « E done ’ wiU find me, and you must get back his passage mon L y ,„ John with yea ^exclaimed June 22—14—fit. * JI j “why this is folly: only recollect how shall be gratified very highly if it should attract the attention of sucli good patriots and able statesmen as Lord L , Lord II , and Mr. S. R * * * * . “ When you write to England or Ireland, pray remember me to all friends. By the way, get some Liverpool friend to send you Tim Bobbin,’ (a Lancashire author,) and then make me a present of it. Farewell, My good Sir, Sincerely yours, J. R. of II.” “ P. S. As you relish such matters, I send you a couple of Jeux d’esprit: 1 On Dr. H. delivering a flowery oration, with a roll of barley sugar brand shed in his right hand.” 44 With razor keen As e’er was seen, A B-r-b-r they call Piiill, In Congress rose, And by the nose Took Mr. Hemphill’s BUI: In huge affright At such a sight, I saw a Jersey Dandy Attempt to stay That razor’s way With a stick of sugar candy.” Wynn, the Virginia Racer, sold Dr. Thom, ton, of great notoriety, a race-horse named Rattler, and was obliged to bring suit for pay. ment. Thornton pleaded that Rattler was good for nothing, and Wynn proved that he had been brought to that condition by starva tion. temper, refuted Mr. Edwards s charges, and I g Cr j ke Amity, but another gentleman of lias convicted him of perjury without using the tke same namc j n the vast and populous city term, or bringing the charge, merely by re- G f N. York. I ain truly concerned to hear of the ferring to second testimony that directly con- j oss ot - p ( I have a lively rccollec- tradicts his evidence on oath. It is the rnost {j on G j* B , e morning that I breakfasted with passionless production that can be conceived, | ara oa my way to O’Brien’s bridge and Loch and will recoil upon his adversaries. I con * | Derg. Yet it* must be a consolation to all sider that this business will insure his election, j ^y ko knew him, that he died in the * blessed’ “ Alay 13. vocation of the 4 peace maker.’ “ My servant (John) goes on this day, and “ I am sorry that I can give you no com- if I do not overtake him at Baltimore this eve- fort on the subject of the Tarifi'. n-It will iiard- ning, I shall be off to-morrow morning with ly bo touched this session, the speed of light, and in New York as quick 44 Writing being particularly injurious to as « horses, steam, guineas, but not curses’ my disorder, (of the chest) I must conclude can carry me. Pray clap a writ on the with a not very modest request that you would 4 Nestor’s stern until I arrive, whigh I’m told let me hear from you frequently. With araat will be Sunday morning, time enough, I trust, respect and regard, I am yours, for the packet.” I J. R. of R. 44 At anchor off the Hook, Sunday niglil. Whilst Mr. Randolph was in Richmond, «I forgot my stick, a hickory sapling, on attending the State Convention for altering board the steamboat, this morning. I left it the Consiitutionof Virginia, I received tiie (oh where I was writing. It is 4 pignus araicitim’, lowing letter from him: and the pilot has promised to recover it, if 44 jYoran&cr 27 1829. possible, for which purpose I have given him « Yesterday I had the pleasure to receive one dollar and a description of the stick, j y 0 ur letter oft lie 21st, which reminds me that which has no cost bestowed upon it, but a fer ule and a little varnish, and has a bulbous head. Pray send it by the ‘ Orbit.’ Poor John has no bed, and I am sorry I brought him. “ Yours truly, “ AVyxx vs. Thornton*. Hoy? can he hope to win whatever his speed, Withhis horses unfed, and his Counsel unfeed! J. R. of R. NO. VI. “ February 19, 1825. “ In return for your very agreeable letter of the 13th, I am almost ashamed to send a former one has remained too long unack nowledged. In excuse, I may truly plead the wearisome nature of my present avocation —age, disease, and worst of all, lassitude and languor, that cause even my small corres pondence upon matters of business to accu mulate upon. me. “ A very lame and crippled report of me has gone forth in the Enquirer—one that I am ashamed to see, and which, in justice as well as merc y towards me, I hope my friends a tent with his Majesty at the opening of the New Bridge, a short time ago, aud he appear ed to be as likely to live ns any of the com- pany—a much bettor life than myself, sir!” After spending an hour or two most agree ably with him, during which we talked of ev ery thing and every body, I took my leave, under the impression that I had seen him for the last time; which has proved too trae, though his death was more remote then than l hud imagined it to be. lie was so feeble and had such u dreadfully severe cough, I re ally almost expected to hear of his decease ou the road, before he reached Virginia. It is stated in the newspapers that lie has made iiis slaves free by will, which I dare say will he found true, as he has frequently told me that hc was a dec ided enemy to sla very in the abstract, and that he would have emancipated his slaves long ago, if he could have felt convinced that they would have been as happy and as comfortable cslewhefe us they were at Roanoke. I have often heard from other persons that lie was a kind and affectionate master, and did every thing in his power to make his slaves happy. As he has now passed away forever from “ the field of bis glory,” let us hope that the mantle of charity will he extended to his mem ory. Those who were warmly opposed to him, should now recollect, that lie is no lon ger present to reply to their attacks, and that 44 to err is human, to forgive divine.” No matter what difference of opinion there may bo as to Iiis politic-! course, there can he none as to his extraordinary tal nts; oa this ground therefore, all parties can unite in paying the tribute of respect to departed great ness. Those who have heard his most fascinating eloquence can never forget him; and it is on- ly by them that the preceding anecdotes will be appreciated. His manner of speaking was so perfectly original, a always gayc point to tho most simple expressions, which, when merely read, may not appear very striking to those who did not know him. His personal friends will faithfully cherish tho remembraiice of his 1 Headship ; and his native State, “ Old Virginia,” will uot iorget that in John Randolph of Roanoke she has lost one of her brightest ornaments and most devoted children ! Peace be to his ashes! may they rest undisturbed beneath his “ pa trimonial oaks !” . . . | . /. ||* licit clO lllvtv you this costive reply; but my health » s W U! not read, I have not had time to do jus- worse than ever, and I have suffered more | ^ {Q ia t!iat particular. within three days past from my accident at Sto ney Stratford, than I did at the time when the injury was received. “ I have seen Mr. Robert Owen. He is in raptures with his new purchase. He says, “ It gives me great pleasure to hear of our Irish and English friends, and when you write, I beg to be mentioned to them in terms of warm and grateful respect. I shall not fail to read the * Collegians.’ »A county that although ho has no concealments, and , a ? . , 4 . „ . , . . , ’ J Limenck Man, is to me a great recoramcn- hates to have any thing to conceal, yet at I 6 Rapp’s request he has not mentioned the lo * . .. . . price. It is certainly nothing like the sum “Our^situation here is irksome to.the most mentioned in the papers. He has bought P^ degree Old ultra-Federahsts, «n» every thing, flocks, herds, &c. as it stands, new ultraJacqbins, are tearing down all that “ Thanks for your Irish news. It always « valuable and venerable in our institutions, gives me pleasure to hear from that quarter, . Yours faithfully, J. R. ot K. and of such men as Spring Rice and the Knight Mr. Randolph went to Russia and Englaad of Kerry. Successto theirschemes, forthey the next year, and during his absence I recei. have the good of mankind in view. 1 ved but one letter from him in London, which From the Portland Courier. ' To uncle Joshua Downing, Post Master, up in DowningviUe, State of Main, to be sent in'the Portland Courier with care aad Speed. New York City, Friday evening, ) f June 14, 1833. I Dear uncle Joshua, Here we are amongst an ocean of folks and cutting up cap are-as high as a cat’s back. I spaso you wifi sco by the papers how we all like to got drowned yesterday going across a little bridge between the castle and the garden. It was a pesky narrow squeak for me and the President. He was riding over on a great tine hoss, and I was walking along by the side of him and. trying to clear the way a little,* for they crowded upon us so, there was no getting along, and hardly a chance to breathe. When we got under the arch wo stopped a little bit for the crowd to clear away, when sill at once I thought I beard something crack. Says I, General, you bet ter go afiead, I’m afraid there’s mischief bru- ing here. At that he gave his hoss a lick and pushed through the crowd,' but we hadn’t