Now comes the tonnage of that boat. The tonnage of man is estimated by the amount of whiskey he can displace in a day. Robert Fulton named the Clermont in honor of his bride, that is, Clermont was the name of the county-seat. I feel that it surprises you that I know so much. In my remarks of welcome of Admiral Harrington I am not going to give him compliments.
Compliments always embarrass a man.
You do not know anything to say. It does not inspire you with words. There is nothing you can say in answer to a compliment. The Admiral and myself have held public office, and were associated together a great deal in a friendly way in the time of Pocahontas. That incident where Pocahontas saves the life of Smith from her father, Powhatan's club, was gotten up by the Admiral and myself to advertise Jamestown.