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inerican rights ; may peace and tran
quility attend him.
By Mr. Josiah Hardy, of Butts cty.
Gratitude to our last legislature fur
the wisdom displayed bv them in lay
ing off the State into Congressional
Districts.'
B; Mr. Ellis Rogers. The hero
of New-Orleans. Long may he have
the confidence and esteem oi his
grateful countrymen.
By Mr. R. Donaldson, of Newton
comity May the people of Georgia
cease to be influenced by any thing
that will operate against their pos
terity.
By Capt. B. Thomas. Gen. An
drew Jackson. The brightest star in
the recent war; may his flag wave
triumphant in the uext Presidential
contest.
By Mr. H B. Stewart. The he
roes of'76. They fought, bled and
conquered, to achieve for us a rich
inheritance, let us transmit it unim
par--l to posterity.
Bv Mr M. B arses. Columbia’s
«on-. May they quickly perceive
the danger that party spirit will lead
them to.
By Pryor Reeves, Esq of Newton
county. Let the memory of our
forefathers & the liberty they fought
for, never be forgotten.—And on the
first Monday in October next, let us
support those that are the peoples
constant friends.
The President and Vice-President
having retired.
By J. Bear, Esq. The President
of the Day. For the last ten years
he has served us as a faithiul public
functionary, his talents and integrity
entitle him to the suffrages of his
fellow-citizens.
By Capt. J. C. Post. The Vice-
President of the Day. Those who
know him best, respect him most.
By Col. Thos. Wilson, (the reader
having retired.) The reader ol the
Declaration of Independence. We
appreciate his talents, and admire
his virtues.
The company then dispersed, af
ter singing a few patriotic songs, and
though there was between two and
three hundred persons together lrom
different parts and of different par
ties, not an angry word was heard, all
was peace and harmony.
Fourth of July at JWcDonough.
The Anniversary of our Indepen
dence was celebrated at McDonough
Henrv county, by a large ahd respec
table number of citizens, in a man
ner highly creditable to the occasion.
The Declaration of Independence
was read by James C. Steele, Esq.
and an approprirtc Address was de
livered by Thomas C. Benning, Esq.
After which, the assemblage partook
of a dinner prepared by T. C. Rus
sel, Esq. for the occasion, at the
Town Spring. Amasa Spencer was
called to preside as President, and
Heni.y Varner, as Vice-President.
The cloth being removed, the fol
lowing Toasts were drank:
1. The day we celebrate—the Na
lions Jubilee : May it be forever re
membered. and religiously observed
by the freeborn sons of America.
3 cheers.
2. George Washington. The dis
iinguished Hero and Statesman,
whose acts show that he thought of
nothing but his country and his coun
try’s good. Silent honors.
3. The Constitution of the United
States. The bulwark of the nation,
founded upon the principles of rea
son and justice—calculated by its
bounty to excite admiration, and by
its strength to be the defence of man
kind. 3 cheers.
4. Agriculture, Commerce, and
Manufactures, the laudible pursuits
ofthe citizens—they equally deserve
the patronage oi our enlightened
Government. 3 cheers.
5. The Ex-Presidents of the Uni
ted States. Wise and distinguished
statesmen—venerable m retirement.
6. La Fayette. The hero of the
Revolution, the late Guest of the
Nation, the lover of mankind. May
his name never die in the American
breast 3 cheers.
7. J. Q. Adams, President of the
United States. May wisdom, virtue
and patriotism mark all his acts.
3 cheers.
8. G. M. Troup, Governor of Geor
gia. A bold asserter of State rights.
May prudence guide him in main
taining them. 3 cheers.
9. America. The cradle of the
Hero and the Sage—the government
where only the free exercise of con
science is allowed—the assylum of
ihe oppressed. 3 cheers.
10. Do Witt Clinton. A man of
stupendous talents-—wise and con
siderate in planning—energetic in
executing—the Nation, for its Inter
nal Improvements, owes every thing
to him. 3 cheers.
11. Heroes of 70. The bold and
intrepid defenders of the rights of
man. May they ever be held dear
by the loves of liberty. 3 cheers
12. Georgia. Great in her re
sources f May political animosities
cease, and her citizens be emulous
only in guiding her to that importance
in the confederacy which she merit-.
3 cheers.
13. The American Fair. Possess
ed of more than Grecian nobleness —
virtuous as beautiful _ May tlicir
smiles ever be the reward of the
brave. 6 cheers.
volunteers.
Bvthe President of the Day. This
Day. Fifty years ago it was ushered
forth in the Union—it knew' no feel
ing but patriotism—let no other be
known on its jubilee.
By the Vice-President. The State
of Georgia. Peace with all the
world is all site desires : but she will
have it upon honorable terms or
loose her all.
By the Orator of the Day. Party
Spirit The bane of oar society—a
curse upon our country. May the
people soon discover that its violent
proprietors are only seeking t o keep
it alive to answer their own ambi
tious designs.
By James C. Steel, Esq. General
Jackson. The second Washington
May his services in the last war not
be forgotten, and may he be exalted
to the highest appointment in the
gift of the people which he justly
merits.
By Col. Wn;. L. Tuggle. Com.
McDonough. The Hero of Chain
plain—
“ A life how uar-fut. to his country led ;
How lov’d while living, how revered now
dead.
I.isp, lisp, his name, ye children yel unborn.
And, with like deeds, your own great name
adorn.”
By. AM. Brown, Esq. The in
habitants of the United States, and
the Constitution. May they go hand
and hand together
By Wm. Hardin, Esq. Col. Dun
can G. Campbell. May he receive
the reward which he merits, in mak
ing the Treaty of 1823, and not those
who have been the authors of its
destruction.
By James Sellers, Esq. Col Ben
ton, of the United States Senate : A
star of no ordinary magnitude, hav
ing liberty for the centre of its orbit.
By G. Grice, Esq. May party
spirit and political animosity sudden
ly subside —the friends of civil liber
ty unite hand and heart, to advance
the prosperity, peace, and harmony
of our beloved country.
By A. R. Moore, Esq. Nathaniel
Green. The second greatest Gen.
of the American Revolution ; as
skilful as Xenophon on retreat; as
valliant as Leonidas in battle : Ever
Green be his laurels. May the genial
sons of liberty ever preserve their
vigour : the frost of despotism never
fnid their verdure.
By Janies 11. Bryan. Gen. Jack
son : He is like a Quakers sixpence,
(he harder we rub him the brighter
he shines.
By Maj. John Sellers. Gen. Jack
son. The Hero of the South ; the
friend of our country May he be
our next President.
By Maj. Ward. The Constitution
and laws of our country. The basis
of public tranquility; • the firmest
support of the public authority, and
pledge of the liberty of citizens : A
mere phantom when not religiously
observed.
By Col. Love. Gen. D. Newnan
Georgia’s Military Chieftian: Ilis
services will never be forgotten by a
true Georgian.
By J. B. Lovcjoy. The infant
county of Henry : Distinguished her
self for patriotism at the last State
Election—may her like patriotism in
crease with her future population.
By J. M. Russell. Here is health,
wealth, and prosperity, to the man
whose liberal mind means general
good to all mankind.
By H. J. Williams. Gen. Jack
son, Duncan G. Campbell, Willson
Lumpkin. —Politics at ease. Our
motto to God and the State.
By James Kimbrough, Esq. The
Heroes of ’76. They fought and
bled and conquered, at Trenton, Sar
atoga, and paved the way for the
glorious victory at Yorktown. Such
services deserve our greatest admi
ration.
By S. D. Johnson. Our fathers,
who fought for our liberty : Here is
wishing you all the pleasures of li
berty and happiness possible to he
enjoyed in this life ; and when long
you the burthen of life shall hare
borne, and death, with its sickle shall
cut the ripe corn, yield to your fate
without murmur or sigh, so that you
may bless the kind summons, and lay
down safely and die.
By W. llarrall. The two immor
tal friends of freedom, Washington
and Bolivar: May their bretliern of
tallents follow their like examples.
•By Dr. James Henry. The Geor
gia Legislature, of 1825. We give
our thanks for the District Law: It
is the people’s right—we will sup
port it, and its principles.
By J. Johnson, Esq. Col. Willson
Lumpkin. May the Voters of the
4th Congressional District, at the ap
proaching Election, recollect bis for
mer services and his well Ijioivn vir
tues, and give their votes to such
merit.
By Col James Fletcher. General
Andrew Jackson. May he be our
next President.
By Benj. Cook. Gen. John Clark.
Though ridiculed by his enemies, ius
military services and his four years
happy administration will never be
forgotten by a true Georgia®. May
he be our next Governor.
16 cheers.
Fourth of July in Walton county.
At an early hour the inhabitants of
Social Circle and its vicinty, in Wal
ton county, formed a line of proces
sion at the store house of Wm. Cab
aniss & co. and under the direction
of James Roberts as Marshal, and
the other necessary officers march
ed thence tO ItlOlin''Pb . ■ t r bated
GEORGIA STATESMAN, TUESDAY JULY, 25, 1826.
Where in the absence of Rev. B.
Martain, an appropriate authem was
sang by James and C. B.
Roberts. ThV Declaration of Inde
pendence was read by John Stocks
Esq. and an oration was delivered
by Gilbert Cuthbert Rice, which for
his head and his heart declared a
force of talent and of feeling, reflect
ing honor on himself, and devoted to
the best iateresl of the public ; the
j -ervice over the procession formed
again and marched to an agreeable
arbour where they partook, fare
“ choice and healthy” served up by
Nicholson Hall &. co. The company
dispersed in the fullness of time,
much pleased with the proceedings
of the day, the following toasts were
drank on the occasion under the dis
charge of musketry and cannon.
1. The day we celebrate: May
’each annual return find us united
nad happy.
2. The Union: Firm as our native
highlands and reciprocal as the kiss
of our waters, the wretch- who could
not essay in this cause, let his heart
be cold and his arm nerveless.
3. Gen. George Washington: May
the glorious achievements ot the fa
ther of American Independence be
lisped by millions yet unborn.
4. South American Republics;
Children of bold endeavour hail!
may absolute freedom soon fold you
as her own and bid you say ; tis time
tosheath the sword and save man
kind.
5. Georgia . Beautiful Maid! The
arrow that faction would transfix
may it fall pointless at thy feet—vir
tue be thy shield, wisdom thy strength,
greatness thy eminence
6. The memory of John Hancock:
About this hour on this day fifty vears
ago you sat President of the Conven
tion in Philadelphia, dreadful hour!
when all was fire and sword s great
man, you then dared to confirm what
the worthy said, we are and ought
to be free and Independent, we revere
thy memory and appreciate thy vir
tues.
7. Thomas Jefferson: Grateful
republic! look to his embarrassments:
soldier of other days—plenty to thy
board and peace to thy heart,
8. Gen. Andrew Jackson: A tried
soldier, a firm Patriot—we wish to
obtain for him the prize so dearly won.
9. Education: A terror to tyrants
—may it still receive the support of
a virtuous republic.
10. The Army and Navy: May
the success of their arms by land and
by sea prove to the world that there
are still among the one, Montgome
ries, DeKalbs, Warrens, and Pulas
kies and among the other spirits that
wont give up the ships.
11. Heroes of the Revolution:
Successful in repelling an invading
enemy, your recollection is dear to
every patriot and a sting to the Brit
ton and tory.
12. A tory : To you a short life, a
long journey thro’ Rocky Mountains,
a galled horse, a wodden saddle, a
torrid sun, a hornets nest, no hat, no
wife, no children, and no friends.—
Oh for a tongue to curse the wretch
v. ho sells his country’s cause.
13. Woman . Paragon of life, rich
gem of nature, emblem of Heaven
on earth; we love thee. The world
was sad, the garden wild, the hermit
sighed till woman smiled.
* VOLUXTEEKS
By James Roberts. The President
and Vice President of the day : Wor
thy citizens, long life and happiness
attend them equal to their day.
By John J. Holley. The orator of
the day, Happy young man, your
genius and patriotism has raised you
to an eminence that feiv can boast.
Gilbert C Rice, Wilson Lumpkin:
The soldier and the Statesman,
Then Mr. Lumpkin arose and de
licately declared his sense of grati
tude to Mr. Rice, and to the compa
ny, and his firm resolve ever to bear
Ins flag on the staff ofthe people.
By Wilson Whatley Esq. Democ
racy and Republicanism : The tree is
known by its fruit, democrats are in
fav rof the direct suffrage of the
people without the intervention of
agents or caucus men—Republicans
confide in tne people, and believe
them to be capable of self govern
ment.
By Ilowel llolley. Faction: Cease
thou monster, why you longer yell!
behold your lord and master, who at
the famous called session exhorted
you to stand to your arms, has recov
ered from his fit of madness and will
now submit quietly to the will of tie
general government.
By Jesse Woolen Esq. Gen. John
Clark Calm in the cabinet, daring in
the field, the friend ofthe people, Hit
delight of his friends, and a terror to
monarchs.
By Thomas Watts Esq, Troup and
the Treaty: The watch word of Dem
agogues, argument has been exhaust
ed, let us stand to the truth, the
rights of the statq, and Union, and
Georgia will yet obtain all her rights,
for sovereign state rights, and per
petual Union of the States arc one
and indissoluble.
By iolm Stocks Esq. The New
Counties of Georgia : The people
have confirmed the doctrine, that
when 101 l to themselves they will do
right—may they still be preserved
from the bondage of managers and
intriguers, until the j-olitical redemp
tion of Georgia is complete.
By Ja nes Phillips Esq. To every
good citizen it is matter of congrat
ii'etion *’ ’t c'-P' sfa'c and territory
of the republic can boast of its free
dom though opposed by some not
withstanding.
By Dr Augustine B. Pope. Edi
tors of the Georgia Patriot and Geor
gia Statesman—faithful watchmen,
co-workers in the caase of republi
canism; may they receive that sup
port from the public which will ena
ble them to stand upon the wall, cry
aloud and spare not.
By Joshua Phillips. Gen. Marion:
May his virtues he remembered, his
memory long cling to the pillar of
American fame.
By William A. Cumron. Luck,
honor, and prosperity to our land and
nation, may the corrupt of the State
of Georgia, who so long have stood
in opposition to the General Govern
ment, view the language of our chief
magistrate and his partizans, and be
come convicted, and willing to be
saved by the former plan of the con
stitution.
By Sanford Higginbotham. Wil
son Lumpkin: Maybe be our Repre
sentatative in Congress, from the
fourth congressional district of Geor
gy
By E. Gather Esq. May peace,
joy and friendship, prevail in each
party, may belli be together united
in one, supporting our freedom and
the constitution, together with the
principles of Gen. Jackson.
By Wils ou Lumpkin Esq. General
Education and Internal Improve
ments: a system to promote these
two objects, formed in wisdom and
executed with integrity and ability
would elevate Georgia and benefit
the people more than all our party
feuds; the motto of the honest is
measures in preference to men.
By Cooper 13. Roberts. Wilson
Lumpkin: The friend and favorite
ofthe people, may the hearts and
voices of every Patriot be united in
his elevation while firm as a rock
may he stand in his country’s cause:
a triumph over his enemies.
By Jonathan Phillips. General
Andrew Jackson: May he be our
next President.
By A. B. Bandy. General George
Washington: The first in war, the
first in peace, may his efforts be mon
uments to the American people.
By C. L. Homes. Gen Jackson :
A thunder bolt in war, in peace a
good citizen, and an enlightened
statesman.
By Lewis Appling. Phillips, Ech
ols, and Mitchel: We hope the ballot
box on the first Monday in October
next, will tell to the radicals, that you
are the representatives of Walton
county.
By Daniel t). Judd. The Union
of the States : paralized be the fac
ulties ofthe man, who contemplates
a dissolution.
By Thomas Watts Esq. Green
county : a beacon to the people of
Georgia, under the names and forms
of democracy and republicanism a
people may be reduced to uncondi
tional submission, prefer the smiles
and flattery of a Trio of aristocrats,
to an independent exercise of the
elective franchise, (the immortal 56
always excepted.)
FOR THE STATESMAN.
Tiiat ambition which is founded
upon an ardent desire to be useful,
is often praise-w-orthy, and produc
tive of the greatest public good.—
Therefore, fame founded upon a use
ful life, is worthy of the ambition of
any man living. But as all aspir
ants to office and honor, may he con
sidered ambitious of distinction, let
us discriminate between those who
strive to merit distinction by useful
ness in the public service, and those
who watch the signs of the times,
and become all things, to all men,
that they may thereby receive a little
promotion. “ The tree is known by
its fruit!” A man whose only claims
to public confidence, is founded on
his being » Troup-man, or a Clark
man—a Crawford-man or a Jackson
mon, is no more entitled to public
confidence and promotion, than the
noxious weeds are to the nursing
care and culture of the gardener,
merely because they are found spring
ing up amongst his precious plants,
and vegitating with superior rapidi
ty- .
Is it not high time, for anew era
to commence in Georgia ? Should
not our political wars and fightings
be founded on measures instead of
men
The great leading measures of
policy for Georgia, may be concern
trated into two primary objects—
Education and Internal Improve
ment.
It is true, the government of Geor
gia has been liberal, and has expend
ed much upon Public Education.
Our college has received liberal en
dowment from the public funds. We
have an abundance of Academies,
supported by the peoples money;
where a smattering of Latin and
Greek is taught, amply sufficient to
supply our market with a super-abun
dance of petty-foggers and quacks.
It is believed, our college and A
vademies have been much better pro
, tiided for, than managed. Our de
■ cciency is in primary schools. Thou-
I sands and tens of thousands of our
i children are growing up in Georgia,
destitute of the acquirement of a
common business education Many,
very many of our community cannot
even read “ the word of life”—The
sacred scriptures, or a newspaper
These things ought hot to be so.
The stability of our good form of
government, depends upon the peo
ple. Let them have light ; let it
not be said, that it is the fault ol the
people themselves, that they arc not
educated. Facts will prove the re
verse to be true—it is the fault of
the government. Do we not find en
tire communities in many of the states
of this Union, who can at least, read
and u’rite 1 And would not similar
provisions and exertions on the part
of the government of Georgia, pro
duce equal benefits to the people 1
No reasonable man can doubt it.
Have we ever discovered any dis
paraging deficiency, in the natural
intellet ofthe South ? I answer no,
by no means. Out of our abundant
means, let a liberal and systematic
provision be made for the general ed
ucation of our Children. Submit a
proper plan, anil afford the means of
carrying it into complete operation ;
and we may rest assured that the
people will most cordially embrace
and support it.
It is worse than slander to accuse :
the people of hostility to (heir own!
best Interests. They are not unpre-i
pared or indisposed to receive the in
estimable blessings which accompany
education. If the offer was suitably
and properly presented, it would be
embraced with joy. 1 must admit,
however, that the uninformed, as well
as the honest well informed part of
the community, have often been dis
gusted with the public expenditure
on our literary institutions, when
they have perceived and felt their
party, and partial operations and in
fluence. The people are unwilling
to see their money expended to sub
serve the political views of any man,
or man party. Equal laws, and e
qual distributive justice, is the mot
to, of plain honest men every where
—although our system of education
has been partial in its operation ; in
the great march of mind, Georgia
has not been stationary ; light has
advanced, and darkness has receded.
The people of Georgia are breaking
asunder the fetters, and chains of
management, intrigue and sophistry,
which for so many years kept them
in comparatively political bondage.
The people will no longer receive
the shadow for the substance —the
name, for the thing itself. The people
now know, what democrat and re
publican signifies in reality ; they
know that the very essence of re
publicanism consists in confidence in
the people ; that it is to believe them,
not only capable of self government,
but capable of wise, self government ;
that in order to please them, and re
ceive their support, it is only neces
sary, to serve them faithfully and hon
estly They want no flattery man
agement nor intrigue. Moreover,
the people know that the real demo
crats of the country are something
more than “ sounding brass and tink
ling cymbols.” It is not enough to
prate about Democracy, and Jeffer
sonian School, and at the same time
oppose vehemently, subtility, and bit
terly oppose every attempt which has
for its object, the infusing more of the
democratic principle into our political
institutions. The people of Georgia
have already arrested from the hands
of usurpation the direct election of
their own chief magistrate.—They
will unite with the democrats of the
nation, and take into their own safe
keeping, the election of President
and Vice-President of the United
States. Furthermore, the people of
Georgia are done with Cau-cus-madc
Representation in Congress, instead
of refusing the selection of members
of Congress to a cau-cus to be hold
en at Athens at the annual com
mencement, they have determined
to rely upon their own judgement,
and choose for themselves, and fol
low the example of all the great and
enlightened states of the Union, and
leave the little state of Rhode-Island
alone to elect her two members by
general ticket. This truly republican
and democratic change, is a death
blow to the old Dynasty of Georgia.
The few, can no longer rule and
manage the many. Nineteen twen
tieths of the whole people of the
Union, approve of the District Sys
tem ;it has—it will—it must prevail.
None but the selfish, the designing
and their influence, now stand op
pose to it.
But least I should be tedious, I will
approach the second number of my
subject, Internal Improvement. Upon
this subject, the last legislature of
Georgia have manifested more w,s
dom than all of their predecessors;
because, they have reduced this
great object to system ; the defects
of which may be amended from t:me
to time, as experience may devclope
them. The object of the legislature
was evidently wise and good, and
therefore deserves the approbation
of the people. It is understood that
the provisions of the legislature are
in a train of execution. Engineering
science, Geometrical skill, are now
for the first time operating in Geor
gia with a view to internal improve
ment. It is to be exp cted, that
facts will be laid before the country
with regard to what can be done on
the routes pointed out by law, and
what will be the cost of doing it. It
will be for the people then to say.,
proceed or otherwise.
The prosperity of the state for
years to come, depend in a greal
measure, upon the success of this
first national and systematic scheme
I —to advance the wealth, multiply
No. 32.
the comforts, and facilitate the inter
course and hapiness ofthe people of
Georgia—that success may crown
this first effort, is the ardent desire
of AN OLD GEORGIAN.
Military Academy.— The N. York
American, of the 28th ultimo, says—
The Board of Visitors at West Point
adjourned on Saturday last, after hav
ing drawn up, as we learn, a very long
and detailed report, both of the ac
tual condition and progress of the
students, and of the nature of the
studies and instruction pursued at the
institution. The utmost satisfaction
has been expressed by those of the
gentlemen composing the Board,
whom, since the adjounnent, we have
had the good fortune to meet, with
the general state of this establish
ment, which all unite in considerin'-
an honor and benefit to the country*
The cadets have now, according
to their annual custom,gone into camp
on the point, and will remain encamp
ed for some w'eeks, during which time
they discharge all the duties of sol
diers in that situation.
According to one ofthe regulations
of the school aj West Point, the
names of five scholars, who in each
class most distinguished themselves
at the annual examination, are pub
lished in the Army list: and they arc.
we believe, considered as taking rank
from that date.
The Secretary to the Board of
Visitors, professor Tichenor, of Har
vard, has been good enough to fur
nish us with the names of the fortu
nate and diligent youths who have
this year attained this enviable dis
tinction.
A list of the Cadets who were the most disthi
ginshed at the General Examination, in
June 1826.
FIRST CLASS.
1. Cadet W. It. C. Bartlett, of Missouri,
2. “ Tbos. S. Twiss Vermont,
8. “ William Bryant, Virginia,
4. “ Thos. J. Cram, N. Hampshire
5. “ Charles G. Ridgely, Delaware.
second class.
1. Cadet das. A. J. Bradford, of Kentucky,
•2. “ Ebenexer S. Sibley, Michigan T.
3. “ Wm. Maynadier, D. Columbia,
4. “ John Child, Massachu’sts
5. “ Edwin Schenk, New-York,
Tltlr.l) CLASS.
1. Cadet W. P. M. Fitzgerald, of New-York.
2. “ Hugh W. Mercer, Virginia
3. “ Albert E. Church, Connecticut.
4. “ Walter B. Guion, Missouri,
5. “ Richard C. Tilghman, Maryland
FOURTH CLASS.
1. Cadet Charles Mason, of Ncw-York,
2. “ Wm. A. Harford, Georgia,
3. “ Robert C. Lee, Virginia,
4. “ VVilliam Boylan, N. Carolina,
5. “ James Barnes, Massachusetts.
There always has been a con
siderable degree of opposition to this
splendid establishment, and on sev
eral accounts ; but chiefly, perhaps,
because of the prevalence of an idea
that it had been used to answer pri
vate and personal purposes; and for
the reason that the superior advan
tages which it furnishes for the edu
cation of youth, have mainly confined
to those who had powerful friends
at the seat of government. Still, we
have thought that the good which
grows out of it, in bringing together
young persons from all parts of the
United States, and educating them
in the same way—teaching them
also the duties of soldiers, so that
they may instruct others, and so as
sist in bringing about a uniform sys
tem, whereby the national force must
needs be greatly increased, overbal
ances the weight of the objections
against’ it, provided always the ap
pointment of cadets is fairly and lib
erally made: and, we believe, that
they now are, so far as, from the na
ture of things, is practicable.
Niles' Register.
Dilemma. —An example of the di
lemma given by Aulus Gellius, is a
happy instance of the manner in
which this wordy weapon may some
times be hurled back upon the assai
lant who has first employ and it: Euathlns
a rich young man desirous of learn
ing the art of pleading, applied to
Portagorus a celebrated sophist, to
instruct him, promising a great sum
of money as his reward, one half of
which was paid down, the other half
he bound himselfto pay as soon as
he should plead a cause before the
judges and gain it. Protagorus
found him a very apt scholar: but al
ter he had made good progress
ho was in no hast to plead causes.
The master conceiving that he
intended, by this means to shift oft
his second payment, took as he
thought, a surer method to get the
better of his delay. He sued Euath
lus before the judges, and having
opened his cause at the bar he plead
ed to this purport—“O most tloolish
young man, do you not see that, in
any event. I must gain my point ? for
if the judges give sentence for me,
yon must pay by their sentence ; it
against me the conditon of our bar
gain is fulfilled, and you have no plea
left forvour delay, after having plead
ed and gained a cause.” “To which
Eunthlus answered —“ O most wise
master, I might have avoided the
force of your argument by not plead
ing my own cause ; but giving up
ibis advantage, do you not see, that
whatever sentence the judges pass
lam safe. If they give sentence
for me, lam acquited by their sen
tence ; ii against me, the condition
of our bargain is not iullilled by my
pleading a cause and losing it.
The judges thinking the argument
unanswerable on both sides, put oft
! the cause to a long day.
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