Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-08-12

| JACK NANDoLPH.--Wba Wbateyer relates to fhis
singular and extraordinary genius ecits degree of
attention from the American public. He is man
OF infinite learning, Of vast resources Of mind, and
possesses a thousand ecceutricites of character
lie is probably one Of the most eloquent Of the
age, and but for disappointed ambition, would have
been one Of the ablest Of American statesmen. But
disappointed in his early views, and losing popular
ity, which is seldom attained, he has become mis-
anthrope, and every thing withers at his approach
Ile-has abused every administration since the days
Of Jefferson up 10 this period the shafts of his
satire have been felt as well by his friends as by
his foes, His late career has been mad ono and
the course he has pursued in relation TO the Secre
tary of State, has been sgnalized by the ou-pour.
to everlasting fame" But after all his fobles, his
follies and his freaks, who cannot admire the gen.
ius Of Jack Randolph of Roanoke!
The course pursued by him on late and event.
ful occasions, has called forth the execraton.
of the American People, and it is not unlikely that
an hundred stories have been told of him. that are
not true.
Since his departure for Europe, it has been re.
ported, that whilst on the passage, he offered the
grossest abuse, to the Captain and passengers, oil
the ship in which he sailed and that his whole de-
pertinent betrayed strong marks Of mental aliena-
| ton. This we have always doubted, and have
been willing to believe that the facts have been
exaggerated. As bad as Jack is, we have al
al, hi;
we copy his account Of the transactions on the
voyage which is told in his usual happy and unvar-
nished style.
But let us have jacks story, written by him in
Liverpool, and addressed to a friend in New-York.
On Monday night, June 5th, went upon deck as
is my custom previous TO my turning ir for the night.
saw Nobody but the mate, Mr.. Mathews and the
helmsman. was conversing with Mr.. Mathews
about the rate of the shp the fine we were
making, when Capt Baldwin suddenly appeared on
deck. The first information that had of his pres
| ence was an abrupt, angry and insolent reprimand
Of myself "or violating the discipline of the ship, by
speaking to the officer on watch" | said that
would 90 beow-but it was the first. time have
heard of its being irregular n the absence of
his superiors TO address ones self to the officer in
command. My resentment to the attack was mau-
iiested more by my manner than by my words. He
replied that should be treated like gentleman
when behaved myself like one." TO which re-
torted "that he should answer for his insoencs
when he should reach Liverpool"-meaning to his
owners. TO which he uttered threat, that he
would make me responsible to him when he got on
shore. added that " barking dogs did not bite"
He went on to talk, and said TO all his questions
to what meant TO insnuate by that's repetition
of my affirmation "ttat barking dogs did not bite.
He then left the quarter deck, and soon afterwards
turned in.
"Mr Mathews to whom addressed a note next
morning, cannot gainsay one word of this statement,
however di.agreeable it may be to him as it ought
TO be to every well regulated mind to be called
upon to testify in case like this TO the urbanity
and obliging temper Of Mr.. West the first mate and
Mr. Mathews, bear cheerful and willing testi-
mony.
"These are the facts Of the case stripped Of all
colour aud irrelevant matter. ! could add expa-
nations but to you who dnow me, it is unneces-
sary.
We are not willing to believe the story of Cap
tain Baldwin, and disposed to think that taking
the advantage of Mr.. Rsndolph's unpopuarity at
home, he presumed to offer him indignities whilst
at sea, and whilst subject Of HIS nautical en-
pire.
Mr.. Randolph certainly let himself down, by
| condescending TO have controversy with man so
far inferior to him, and who probably thought it
an honor to controvert point with the Senator
| from Roanoke. There is a deal Of impudcnce Of
ten displayed by the Captain Of these European
Packets whilst at sea- for there they consider them
selves lords Of creation.
We rccollect, few years since, that the COM
ander Of foreign packet took it into his head that
it would be very pretty thing to shares all the
passengers, on crossing the lue, and commenced do
ing so, when one Of them revolted-the conse-
quence was, he was taken Vi et armis, and I" Keel
| hauled" The next consequence was, when the
ship arrived at New York, the injured passenger
brought an action against the Captain, and recover.
ed ten thousand dollars damages. Ills was as il
should have been.
awe trust our readers know what this ceremony is
| without our entering into explanation.
The Editor Of the Trenton Emporium may, a!
long as he plcases. apply the language of Junius to
Sir William Draper, to the Secretary of State, fol
we assure him it will be a long time before Mr.