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MISCEI,LANEOUS EXTBACTS.
Resuscitation of a convicted Criminal after
br.iti;f hung.—The strange rumour that got
abroad after the execution of Mr. Dodd, that
he had been restored to life, after hanging that
period which the law contemplates to be suffi
cient to put an end to mortal existence, and
had lived long, and had terminated his days
happily in the south of France, gave rise to nu
merous marvellous stories, having no founda
tion hut in the inventive brains of the writer of
siindar instances of vital restoration. Num
bers of these may he found in “ Wonderful
Museums,” and other corresponding publica
tions of equal authority. Authenticated state
ments. however, of this description are very
rare, and one of these I am now about to com
municate for the information of your readers.
At the Old Hailey Sessions, in October,
171(1, William Dunll was capitally convicted
at Acton, and received sentence of death.
George C’ortis, a noted character, his accom
plice, died in Newgate on the morning of the
d,iv on which he was to have been brought up
for trial. In the November following, Duell
with four others, - was executed at Tyburn, and.
as was then the custom—a custom which
might with advantage he followed now—his
body was given to the surgeons for dissection,
and was accordingly brought to their hall.
Being a remarkable powerful man, it was de
termined to anatomize the body, and prepara
tory for dissection, it was laid on the hoard.—
The surgeon’s attendants proceeded to wnsli
him immediately before the introduction of the
kn
than half as long as those made from the third
and fourth cuts from the ground. lie says
posts made from the butts of young chesnuts
generally last only 8 or 10 years, while those
from the third cut of old trees generally last
over 20 years. When the butts are used, the
top end should ho set in the ground
Athens, May 2, 1828.
The sale of the Lots in the Town of Columbus, as
will he seen by a notice of the commissioners, publish
ed in this day’s paper, will commence on the J0th of
fuly next.
In our advertising columns will he found the propo
sals of Mishael Smith, Esq. for publishing at Milled^e-
ville a newspaper entitled “the Olive Branch,” devoted
to the cause of the present General Administration.
We have given, to the exclusion of other Confjrcs-
sudJcnty railed out that ho breathed.
Tho vital spark was obviously not citinct al
though it was remarked that be had been sus
pended more than 50 minutes; and his breath
coming quicker and quicker, and with a palpa
ble pulsation, a surgeon took several ounces of
blood from the wretched man, and in two
hours he was so much recovered ns to sit up
right in a clia r. As this was quite a “new
ease” in the school of anatomy, the practition
ers were poised : but at last they determined
on restoring him once more to goal, and to
Newgate be was carried. Discussion after
discussion was bad on this extraordinary case,
and tho result was what is rather common with
surgeons— u an opinion,” that the baiter being
misplaced, tho vertebra) of the neck had not
been dislocated.*
On the 27th of Nov. the case was laid be
fore his Majesty, Oeorge II. in Council, and
some other fa vourablecirrtimslarices appearing
tin: onnccted with the particular offence and
(lu? execution, Duel/ was ordered to he trans
ported for life, and lie was sent to North
Afueric i where, possibly some of bis descen
da its now exist.—Berks Chronicle.
♦ It ii the common opinion that the necks of crimi
nal- are what is generally tormH broken, i. e. dislocated
bv lheir execution—but il is a mistake; it docs not oc
cur m one case in ten. With respect to the jwssibility
of resuscitation, wo believe l>r. lire has some highly
inlet chug and important remarks or. this subject,con-
nc, tod with the detail of u Galvanic process on a mur-
dcicr at Glasgow. That account is powerfully wrought
xtp hv the Doctor without any apparent extraordinary
rtfot, a ad in some of its passages it is really terrific.
We well route nber having some conversation with u
Medical Gentleman, high in Ins profession, ut (.'healer,
during the exhibition *f some Galvanic experiments
the I tody of S. Fallows, executed in that city for a in
utmeious murder, worse infinitely in the rtmiufuc of
its circumstances than th • lute assassination at Oxford ;
and that gentleman's opinion was decidedly confirma
tory of the one expressed bv l)r. Urn, which our medi
cal readers may recollect, hut which we forbear men
tioning.— Ed. lit rls Chronicle.
he has succeeded, to a very considerable extent, in ma
king the school comprehend the principles of his system,
and I h ive no hcslation in saying that it is a great im
provement upon tie usual mode of English education.
I approve of it, aid think it desirable to have it intro
duced into the prinary schools, because his orrangc-
ment of words, intables, according to analogy, with
the exceptions to tiat rub, are well calculated to facili
tate correct spelling and pronunciation, and to give a
more comprehensive view of language, as to its parts,
use, and formation. His classification of words, ac
cording to sound, must he instructive, and also pro-
motive of the above objects.—His analysis of words is
highly useful, not only in orthography and orthoepy,
Hut in its effects upon the mind, in giving to it the early
habit of thinking, enquiring, and digesting the first and
most useful principles of language, and thereby fixing
such habits of research and investigation as will be pro
fitable in all its future acquisitions of science.
JAMES FULLTON.
The method of instruction used by the Reverend
William Mulkcy, is well calculated to improve the me
mory and fix the attention rtf youths in the early branchej
ofeducation ; facultiesof all others the mast important
in the progressive stages of that useful object. There
is a season between the learning of letters and entering
ution classic education,that must he employed in train
ing and preparing the mind for this latter labour ; that
system is certainly best, which awakens in the youthful
mind a spirit of investigation, invigorates its memory,
juickcns attention, improves its combining and ana-
yting powers,—hut especially teaches, not only the
structure of language and its component parts, but
how it is formed by the organs of speech, and then
classified in such manner as to promote accurate spel
ling and correct pronouneiation. Tins system, it is be
lieved, is more successfully accomplished in Mr. Mill-
key’s Analytical Spelling Book, than any which has
Hio.mlinIcllij.cnce, the particulars of tho late rcnconn- ofgencral patronag-''° PUb ‘ iC ’ WC “ WOr ‘ h>
A. S. CLAYTON, Esq.
Col. J. A. COBB,
Dr. HENRY HULL,
l)r. JAMES NISBET,
Rev. THOS. W. STANLEY,
ASBURY HULL, Esq.
Major A. WALKER,
April 2Stb, 1829.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Febntary 25,1828.
I have perused with considerable care and attention,
the Analytical Spelling-Book, just published in this
place, by the Rev. William Mulket ; and I take plea
sure in stating that I think it remarkably well calcula
ted to facilitate the progress of learners, both with re
gard to spelling and pronunciation. It is upon a new
plan. While the lessons and tables arc so arranged as
to afford the scholar the most appropriate exercise in
acquiring a practical and habitual knowledge of ortho
graphy, they arc respectively, illustrationcof some prin-
iplo or principles oforthoepv.
The propriety of classing words, in a spelling-book,
according to their analogy, or, which is the same thing t
arranging those together which most nearly resemble
each other, is very apparent. It enables tho scholar to
sec a system in the language, and to learn it, if I may
so speak, by lots and parcels, rather than word by word,
taken separately and independently. In this respect,
independent of other advantages, I am decidedly of opi
nion, that Mr. Mulkey’e spelling-book is preferable to
any other with which f am acquainted. I feel confi
dent that when teachers generally, make themselves
acquainted witliits principles, it will receive what it cer
tainly deserves, their patronage, and that of the public.
ALEX. M. ROBINSON, Esq.
ter between Air. Russel Jarvis, co-editor of tho Tele
graph, and Mr. John Adams, son of the President,
will probably become a subject of serious investigation
before both branches of Congress, as the assault, being
committed in the Rotundo of the Capitol, was, by the
when one of (ho operating personages President, deemed of sufficient importance to merit a
per iiil communication. A select committee on the
part of tile House of Fleprcscntativos, consistinj. of
Messrs. McDuffie, Durham, P P. Barbour, Oakley,
Bell, Ingcrsoll, and Ripley, has been appointed.
Tho TaritTlias at length been engrossed in the House
of Representatives for a third readme by a vote of ]0!
to 91. Twenty-o.olit of the political friends of Mr.
Adams voted against tbe engrossment of the bill; of
this 28, we are not prepared to say what number of
votes were influenced by scruples of its impolicy, or
doubts of its eflect upon tbe prosperity of tbe nation.—
l-.very member from Maine, and every member from
Massachusetts, excepting two from tho latter state,
voted, it is said, with the south.—What will Mr. Adam;
and the triends of tho “ American system ” say of such
a desertion ? After all the exertions which have been
made by intrigue and management, to eflect the passage
of the bill, the opposers of an increased duly are not
left without a hope of its defeat. The fato of the bill
in the Senate, it is supposed, will he adverse to the
wishes of its friends.—Whatever may he the result, we
cannot hut bcliovc that its eflect upon the south would
have been of the most salutary kind. A development
of southern enterprise and skill would have been eon
qiienl, on a measure, so much at variance with sen.
them views. To render the provisions of the bill, should
it become u lew, as oppressive upon the north as upon
the south, some of the anti-tariff members have
determined to vote for an increase of duties on hemp,
iron, rum, molasses, .]c., artic les which the moderate
northern tariilitrs are desirousofexeuiptinpfrom further
impost duties, and thereby earry tlio evil into tho
nemy’a country.
things. I humbly conceive that the remedy is alone
with the people—while they permit themselves to be
influenced by designing demagogues, the evil will ex
ist:—if they would (as honest and enlightened repub
licans should,) determine and act for themselves, these
officious dictators would disappear as speedily as snow j ohn Adams, the son of the President. •
In summer. I would, thcretor**, with deference and re- ’
President and his ladv. end made thm visit , u
pursuance of li e rti<|iic.tic illy nh.-o ,, n
such occasions. While they were i - om ,f
the drawing-rooms, with other visitant- >t r
pect, recommend to the friends of oor republican in
stitutions, to abstain, as much as possible, from all elec-
tionccring parties ; and, at their own homes and fire
sides, canvass the merits of the respective candidates;
discarding any assumed character, ami placing before
them the general character of their candidate, conscien
tiously determine whether lie is the friend of justice and
good order, and whether he lias talents:—surli a cha
racter is alone worthy to he placed on your tickets.—
Having thus equiped yourselves to wield one nftlie hnp-
piest governments upon earth, go to the polls, knowing
no influence hut the good of your country. The bless
ings of a republican government were never long con
tinued to any but an honest, enlightened, and vigilant
people. W.
CONGRESSIONAL.
The following message was communicated
from tho President of the United States, hy
Mr. Daniel Brent, Chief Clerk in the Depart
ment of Stntc, acting as his private Secretary:
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the U. Slates.
Washington, 17th April, 1828.
In conformity with the practice of all my
predecessors, I have, during my service in
tho office of President, transmitted to the
two Houses of Congress, from time to time,
bv the same private Secretary, such messages
as n proper discharge of my constitutional du
ty appeared to me to require. On Saturday
last he was charged with the delivery of a mes
sage to each House. Having presented that
ed. in their presence and hearing, “ tlmi
being nt the President’s involved an innro>oi c .
ty, and that if I knew the estimation in which
I was held in that House. I would net .o,ff- pr
myself to be seen there, and that he intended
the remark to be heard by those coneernii a
whom it was made, and hoped it was heard »
The Indies and iIip father of Airs. Jg- y , s „
was a political friend of (lie President, deeming
this n gross indignity to themselves and a i in.
lation of the hospitalities of a house, to whose
inmates they were paying a conplimenlnrv vj.
sit. immediately retired. From respect to the
Indy of the Mansion, and of the company p re .
sent, I forbore to notice, at the time, the con
duct of Mr. .John Adams, preferring to seek
an explanation after the excitement produced
hy the outrage, had in some degree, subsided.
I afterwards addressed a note to Mr. .T«i„n
Adams, stating that I had heard of his having
made the remarks above mentioned, and tha"t
the gentleman who delivered the note was an.
thorized to receive his explanation, believing
that, on reflection, he would be snffi-lontly sen
sible of what was required bv common civdity,
to offer a satisfactory apology. After rending
my note, he affirmed that he did pronounce
our presence at the President’s on the occasion
above mentioned to bo highly improper; con-
sidering the political relation which I boro to
his father; that he had no explanation to give.
France.—The French is the only metropo
lis in tho world which Ims at its gates, a lake
tliir’v loot deep, and four acres in extent, an
nually fed by about 1,800,000 square feet of
atereomccous matter. It is tho only metropo
lis in the world which Ims at its gales n pesti
lent charnel-house, which receives every year,
upon the average the enreasos of 12,700 horses;
forming a mass of animal matter, 11,280,000
pounds in weight. Infectious and hideous as
these. tlonques and voirirs are, they nre the
source of several useful lithrics, on which va
rious branches of industry and commerce de
pend. A large portion of tho vegetables and
fruits consumed in Paris owes its growth and
luxuriance to tho an,in d dung furnished from
Montfaucon. The point of that place annually
supplies the tanneries of the capital wilhnhovo
10.000 Imrsc sk'ns ; it ummnllv yields a mil
lion ot pounds of bones, which me either
ground for tho purpose of manuring the earth
or carbonized for the use of sugor-reflnurs.—
Hence, ulso. proceed the elementary matter of
Prussian blue, the sabunoniae of smelling
bottles, the strong glue which binds tog tther
the parts of pitmn.fortes and violins, the Ians
of the ladies, and sometimes even their elegant
combs. It is well known thut more than one
kind of tho delicate fish which delights the
palates of the Parisian epicures, is previously
fattened on the worms generated by the putre
faction m the toirie of Montfaucon \~Lond.
Lit. Gas.
•Inrthrr -Void.—“ Thu Life and Adventures of a Flea,”
suys the .Intinml of Commerce, is announced in Die
New Brunswick Colonist ns forthcoming. What next ?
Mr. Mulkey's Analytical Spelling Rook.—The following
ImtiinonisU founded upon observation of the practioul
plilicstion of its principles, supersedes the necessity
f •ay remarks from ns. Such is the estimation of the
Inn, construction, and utility of the work, and such the
advantages which it affords in the acquisition of acorrec
knowledge of the anulomy of words—that its introduc.
lion into all elementary schools, would go far towards
removing the difficulties, which the complex principles
governing the sound and pronunciation of words, now
oppose to the progress of the youthful mind.
Franklin College, Athens, Georgia, April 30,1828.
Having licen invited to witness the performance and
proficiency of the popds of Mr. Mill key,, in this place
in orthography and orthoepy, according to tho plan and
principles laid down III his “ Analy tical Spelling Book ”
we fee. pleasure in expressing our approbation of h’is
system and mode ol instruction. Wo believe it ad-
numbly calculated to discipline the mind, hy bringing
nito early exercise thcjndgmnnt as well ns the memory
ol children; anil also to promote their accuracy in
spelling and pronauncialion with more facility and
speed, than any other method which lias hitherto romc
ini.icr our observation.—We, therefore, feel no difficul.
ty in giving our opinion, that it deserves the public
natronaim. 1
Having examined the work recommended above, we
do heartily concur in recommending it to tho patronage
of the public.
Rev. ROBT. L. KENNON,
OTIS DYER, Esq.
I believe the Analytical Spelling-book, superior to any
other; and tficreiore join in recommending it to the
public. Dr. JAMES HULLUM.
We highly appreciate the superior merits of the Rev.
William Mulkcy’n Analytical Spelling-book, and cordi
ally recommend it to ipatronage.
Rev. JAMES MEEK.
Hr. S. M. MEEK,
Dr JOHN T1NDEIX,
HENRYCOI.MER, Esq.
P. MAHER, Esq.
WILLIAM H. JACK, Esq.
rCZU l have taken the liberty of adding and prefixing
to the names of those gentlemen who have given the
above recommendations, tlieir appropriate titles.
WM. MULKEY.
Galvanism.—In London, a portion of the
faculty nro beginning to employ galvanism ns
a remedy against tlmt disorder which has
grown so common of late, nnd tho symptoms
of which arc so uncomfortable, dyspepsia. A
Mr. La Bcaumc has published a book, in which
galvanism is recommended as a sort of panacea
for almost every kind of disorder. Nervous
ness. indigestion, paralysis, St. Vitus’s dance,
dropsy, lethargy, gout, nsthnia, nrc all made
by the author to yield to this powerful remedy;
and a multitude of certificates, from Indict and
gentlemen of every age and constitution, arc
given, to attest its efficacy. It is at least a
plausible and probably a barmclcss experi
ment—Dublin Post.
Posit for Fences—A correspondent of the
d* Farmor him found, by a number of cx-
periments, that posts for fences cut from full-
Rrown trees, will not decay so soon ns those
cut from young trees—and that posts taken
patronage.
MOSES WADDEL, President.
R. B. HOPKINS, Tutor.
J. JACKSON, Profeenor.
MOSES DOBBIN’S, Rector of the G. School.
.. .. Athens, April 30, 1623.
Mr. Mm.key :
Sir—Having attended one of your examinations, and
witnessed your method of instruction in pursuance of
the plan proposed in your new Spelling Book, I ant
satisfied of its superiority over all our former systems.
Having adopted the principles of Mr. Walker for pro-
mmciation, and applying them strictly to your method
of analysts, yon tro very far indeed to sentre the two
great desiderata in our sellouts of voting children, that
ol impressing them with clear views of the orthoepy, as
well as orthography of our language.—With a hope
that your efforts may receive the patronage thev de
serve, I remain yours, &e. Dr. JAMES TINSLEY
I have examined the Reverend William Mulkev =
“ Analytical S|ielling Book,” and believe that it is wfiat
it professes to he, i. c. “ A practical illustration of the
principles ol pronouncialion as laid down in Mr Hal
kcr’s critical pronouncing Dictionary.” The arrange
ment of the words is obvious such as will facilitate the
acquisition of a knowledge of their orthoepy and ortho-
grupliy combnied|; the philosophy of its structure I think
unexceptionable, and that its principles mav be readily
learned, and accurately applied by children.
April 2Sth, 1823. Rev. IGNATIUS A. FEW.
Franklin College, April 30th, 1S28.
I have examined a Spelling Book compiled bv the
Rev. Mr. Mulkcy, which I think contains some valuable
improvements upon other works of the kind, w hick
have fallen under mv observation. The lessons com
posed of words similar in sound and orthography, will
remove some of the chief difficulties which are wont to
embarrass the beginner in learning; and the tables
which are so constructed as to illustratr the just princi
ples of orthoepy, will early produce the habit of ac
curate pronunciation. The general introduction of this
Book into schools would, I am persuaded, assist the
exertion* of Teacher*, and promote the important in
terests of common education. Rev. S. OLIN.
I have had the charge of an English School at this
place lor twelve years, and have lately witnessed an ex-
pemueui made hy the Reverend William Mulkev, upon
mv Itiitnm. in tho mnilinJ . . • •« . *7.
The following is an extract of n letter from n friend at
Washington. The allusion to a report in circulation,
which should go ho far as to shake the writer’s faith in
Mr. Adams’ infallibility, is not understood, unless it re
fers to the rumour, to which Mr. Jarvis’ visit to the Pre
sident’s house gave rise.
“Tho great folks arc still running the tariff, hut how
the discussion will terminate, time, the great arbiter,
will decide. My own opinion is, they will pass a bill in
the House of Representatives,but it will receive its quietus
in the Senate. The spirit ot compromise is abroad in
the former body—they arc unwilling to return home
without pasning a hill, inasmuch as they aru ashamed of
having co -sumed the most precious portion of the term
in political gambling, &c. * * ♦ * * * * *
“ I heard, the other day, n story or report, which, if
true, leaves me, as an American citizen, no choice be
tween Adams or Jackson. I am not authorised to re
peat it, hut I am told it will he public property very
soon, and it will no doubt reacu you.”
which was intended fo- the House of Repre
sentatives, whilst lie was passing within the i and that he should decline all correspondence
Capitol, from their Hall to the Chamber of the with mo on the subject. I wil! here observe
Senate, for the purpose ofdolivering the other | tha* I understood the drawing-rooms of :he
President were open, upon certain occasions,
to all who were disposed to honour him and
his ladv with their civilities, and that the eve
ning when the visit above mentioned was paid,
was one of such occasions ; that I had, or,
coming to reside at Washington in January-
last, paid to him the usual tokens of respect;
and that while at his hnnso, on a former iicca"
sion, I met there the most distinguished gen
tlemen of that political parlv with which l have
the honour of being associated.
After receiving this answer, I did not see
Mr. John Adams until Tuesday last, when he
appeared in the Hall of the Hotiso of Repre-
sentatives, charged with a message from the
President to that body. After he had left tho
Hall nud while lie was in tho Rolundo of the
Capitol, I accosted him, and asked if ho had
giver, his final answer to my note ; for I stili
hoped that lie might be induced to offer some
apology or explanation. On his saying that
his final answer li.id been given, I was excited
hy his continued refusal, and by reeofloction ot*
the offence, to commit an assault upon Ins
porson, which consisted merely in pulling his
nose and slnpping one side of his taco, with
my open hand. In doing this I disclaim anv
intention of inflicting upon him any bodily in
jury ; for I was totally unarmed, and as -lilcd
him merely in the manner above described
white he was provided with a »t«ut cane. I
also disclaim any intention of waylaying him,
for our meeting at the Capitol was accidental.
More especially do I disclaim any intention of
infringing on the rights, or assailing the digni
ty of the President of tho United States! or
either House of Congress, or of any public
fhnetionary, or any intontion of obstructing ar.
officer of the Gonrral Government in the dis
charge of his official duties.
When I accosted Mr. John Adams in the
Rotundo.I supposed ho had discharged bis offi
cial duties, and was on his way from the Capi
tol. I was not aware of his being charged
with a message to the Senate, or of his being
message, ho was way-laid and assaulted in the
Rotundo, dry a person, in tho presence of a
member of the House who interposed, and
separated the parties. I havo thought it my
duty to communicate this occurrence to Con
gress, to whose wisdom it belongs to consider
whether it is of a nature requiring from them
any animadversion ; and also, whether any fur
ther laws or regulations are necessary to en
sure security in the official intercourse between
the President and Congress, and to prevent
disorders within the Capitol itself. In the de
liberations of Congress upon this subject, it is
i neither expected nor desired by me, that any
consequence shoud be attached to the private
relation in which mv Secretary stands to me.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
In Senate on the 18th irtst. Mr. Foot’s reso
lution respecting the late assault in and on the
general police of the Capitol, was after some
discussion laid on the table. The Bill provi
ding for certain surviving officers of the Revo
lutionary Army was taken up. Mr. Woodbury
offered an amendment which was submitted
some weeks ago, and the bill was postponed
to Monday.
Assault within the Capitol.—The Vice Pre
sident said he had received a communication
from Russel Jarvis, which he was desired to
lay before the Senate.
Mr. Branch moved that the communication
bo laid on the table without reading.
The Vice President said, if we understood
him, that the motion could not be put till the
paper was laid before tho Senate.
The Vice President communicated a letter
received from Russel Jarvis relating to an as
sault recently made by him, hi the Capitol, on
the Private Secretary of the President.
Mr. Branch asked if it was intended to read
the letter.
The Vice President said it would he read as
a matter of course, unless it should bo other
wise ordered.
Mr. Branch said he was not disposed to
from the butt cut of a tree, will not last more VT 1 *! i." me ' hod «f instruction contained inhi.
more | Anneal spelling Book. loti? ccmsc q( figh(
[COMMUNICATED.]
Mr. Editor,—Tlio writer of tho following few and
brief remarks has, for some time paat, seen, with regret,
the Churches in this place (dedicated to Almighty God,)
soiled hy those persons who arc commonly called to-
bacco chewers. He candidly confesses that he himself,
is not guiltless, hut sensible of the impropriety of the
practice, lie is determined, in future, to use no tobacco
during divine service. When we enter a lady’s parlour,
huw particular we arc in abstaining from the use of to-
baeco—how fearful of trespassing against the rules of
politeness, and of soiling a neat carpet or floor, or even
the lire-placc—and it is right we should he bo : hut
when wo enter the houses dedicated to the Great Au
thor of our existence, we appear to he insensible of the
impropriety of doing those things which we would not
do in the dwelling of a fallible creature.—Ought these
things to to be? You recollect, Sir, the state of the
Chapel, when divine service was wont to be performed
there. Go now to the Methodist Meeting-House, how
disgusting is tho sight of the floors on that sido of the
house where the men sit—how inconsistent with every
idea of that decency and neatness which should over
mark the house where Jehovah deigns in mercy to
meet his fallen creatures. Goto the new Presbyterian
Church, and if you do not see it quite as much soiled, it
is not owing to the absence of persons w ho chew to
bacco, hut to the/act that but few sermons have as yet
been preached there; in a short lime it will exhibit the
same appearance as its sister church.—The writer be
lieves that tho chewing of tobacco in our churches is
the consequence not only of habit, but of thoughtless
ness ; and that those who, like him, use tobacco, will,
on reflection, abstain from its use during divine ser
vice. Surely ulj-dtr.id might be exercised by all for
an hour or two. onl wiio chews tobacco.
consider the letter at all. oven by reading it.. 0,1 ' vav to Chamber of that body. I
He wished, however, that the whole subject I VICW , C< I the Rotundo as common ground, as o
might be examinod into. He thought it better I P u '’!' c . passage, not particularly within the ju-
that a Joint Select Committee of the two I , c ' , ' ler House of Congress, anti
Houses be appointed to take the subject info I t I>”'erin£T^ i n no respect, so far as it related to
consideration, and report wlmt, in their opinion, i l * le ^i? n ' l y or rights of any public functionary,
it is necessary for us to do in this ease. He K rom an y l ,l, hlic street or highway. I know-
had voted for the motion of the Senator from 1 '^ at an assau '* u P°d an individual within the
Virginia this morning, being satisfied by the|Phbhc peace, is a violation of the law; nnd I
[COMMUNICATED.)
•Wr. Editor,~l cannot forbear from tendering to you
my sincere tharks for tho publication of the piece in’the
Athenian of the 19th inst. over the aignaiure of “ Rec
tus.” Ilia “Political Picture” ia manifestly correct.
The result of many of our elections at present, is re
garded in no other light by all parties than the success
ful effect of management and elertioneering; and many
of our citizens attempt to justify themselves thr their
anxiety and exertions during electioneering campaigns
an ex- under a plea that they are contending with parties
seeking their extermination. There certainly cannot
lie an honest and enlightened patriot in the community
ivlio would no* wish to obviate this unhappy state of
gentleman’s remarks, that it was proper for us
to act in unison with the House of Represen
tatives, on this matter. There was, he believed
but one opinion, as to the propriety of examin
ing the case, and of taking speedy measures
to do what may be necessary to bo done in re
spect to ourselves ; having at the same time, a
due regard for the rights of the individual. He
moved that the letter bo laid on the table with
out reading The motion being withdrawn
Mr. Berrien said, before we take any step,
it was desirable that tho letter should be road.
It was necessary to know on what we were cal
led to act.
Mr. Smith of Md. objected strongly to the
reading of the paper.
The question being put, it was decided that
the paper should bo read to the Senate.
To the Senate of the United Stales.
Learning that the President of the U. States
has mnde a communication to both Hou
ses of Congress, stating 'hat his Secretary,
while passing from the Hall of the House of
Representatives, to the Chamber of the Senate,
and while charged with a tnossage from the
President to tho Senate, had been way-laid and
assaulted. I am induced to believo that such
cornmuication related to an affair that lately
occurred between Mr. John Adams, and my
self, As one of the parties concerned is an
officer of the General Government; and as the
transaction may be supposed to involve the
rights of both Houses of Congress, or of the
Executive. I feel hound by a consideration of
respect to that body, to offer to each House a
brief statement of the facts which induced the
course that I have pursued.
I lately accompanied a party of ladies and
gentlemen on an evening visit to the mansion
of the President, among whom were Mrs. Jar
vis, her parents, and two young ladies, her re
latives. As all the ladies excepting Mrs. Jar
vis, were recently from Boston, nnd for the
first time in 11 ashiugton, they were desirous
of paying tho usual tokens of respect to the
regret that any indignity should hnve been ot
tered to a party of ladies under my protection,
and in a place where they expected, at least,
the ordinary forms of civility, whereby I wae
impelled to an offence against the civil authori
ty, which, I hope, that I may be ajways dis
posed to maintain, as a sober and peaceful ci-
tizen. But, if either Houso of Congress shall
consider that I have unintentionally, or innd-
vortantly, violated its rights or dignity, or those
of the Executive, by resenting, within tho walls
of the Capitol a grevious insult to tho ladies
of my family, and which insult I choose to
consider entirely of a privato character, I am
ready aad disposed to offer any atonement that
shall bo duo to such body.
RUSSEL JARVIS.
15th Street, April 18, 1828.
Washington, April, 1828.
The sprng is setting in with great rapidity
and beauty. The sun is brilliant, the sky is
clear, aud tho whole atmosphere is becoming
balmy and delicious. The fields arebeginnin-
to look green, the birds to sing, the trees to bud!
nnd the poor, harrassed M. C’s to got sick of
the tariff. The ladies and tho politicians arc
equally restless.
Did I not say something of the anti-mascmV.
plot of tho cabinet in a former epistle ? I have
another word to say on that movement of the
coalitions master spirits during the sixty day’s
and night’s dark deliberationsin this city, which
ended in the establishment of the Rochester
Enquirer. It was deemed proper by honest
Harry to sat several wires at work. He go'
a western man of your state to call deliberate
ly on the President, and ask him if ho was
a mason ?—Tho President had got his clue
from Mr. Clay, and replied with much gravity,
that he was no mason, nor ever was. There
was a letter written to your anti-masonic coun
ties, and published for eflect. This was the
first senno. A few weeks after, the same or
another gentleman called with another friend