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wasleaving without formal farewell.
As he was crossing the court, however,
George Washington Lafayette, the son
of the General, followed him and told
him his father desired TO see him. He
was. introduced into the Generals siady.
where. by the light of candles, lie was
employing. his pen. Pressing his guest
in vain 10 remain longer, the General
said: "Before you leave me, want to
show you our friend;" and leading into
another room, he exhibited portrait of
Mr.. Clay. "Sir,".. sid the General,
"That is the man 'Ohoms I hope &, see
President Of The United. States.prn The
incident was a happy one. and produced
lasting impression en- the ntild Of tte
officer. The bosom companion ofWash-
ington, his comrade in arms in the glori-
GUS Revolution, feeling the deepest in
terest in the welfare of the u. States.
and we'll acquainted with their policy,
their institutions and their great men,
Lafayette, with the wisdom Of the Fa-
ther of his Country, pointed out the man
fit and worthy to stand at the head Of
his Government. But his sainted spirit
will look down in AS and rejoice in the
consummation of his hopes, which Hea-
ven impatient to claim one Of its first
born, denied him while In the fesh.-
Frankfort Commonwealth.