Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-10-07

WESTERN AFFAIRS. MIR. JOHH p. Erwin,
Post Master at Nashville, (Ten.) about whose ap-
pointment so much noise was made by the Oppost-
ion presses, having been informed that General
SAMUEL Housros, a member Of the United States
Congress had in his official capacity, circulated in
the city Of Washington, reports prejudicial to his
moral character, addressed note to the General,
requesting to be informed ifthe alleged reports did
originate with him, and what were the inducements
for their circulation. To this General HoUsToS
replied, that he had made statements whilst at Con-
gress impeaching his (ERwIN's) integrity and con-
duct, and that in doing so he actuated by de-
sire to vindicate from assault, the rights Of those
whom he represented in the councils Of the nation.
To the Generals note, Mr.. Erwin simply replied,
that his character should not be assaled with impu-
nifty, and intimated that he should expect him to
account for his conduct, by personal combat Thus
far, General HoUsToN has not afforded MIR. Erwin
a reply, an explanation, or an acceptance OF the
challenge, and il remains to be seen, whether the
combatants have had an interview.
This transaction, which we know is repugnant to
the feelings of the New England people, is noticed
in this place, from disposition to counteract
of the improper inference., that may be drawn from
1t, well for the sake of presenting little notice
of the individuals, to the public.
Mr.. Erwin was formerly the Editor ofthe Nash
vile Whig paper which he conducted with con-
siderable ability He opposed the election Of Gen.
eral JAcKsoS, and for his temerity and indepen-
dence was threatened with assassination, and an at
tempt was actually made to destroy his ofice.-
Mr.. ROBERT CURRIE, who had held the Office of
Post Master for ,uore than thirty years, early the
last spring resigned his situation, and among other
candidates for the Office, was Mr.. ERWIN. He was
recommended as suitable and capable person, by
numerous respectable gentlemen of Nashville, and
the Post Master General, being satisfied with his
claims, conferred upon him the Office. Mr.. ERWIN
is the brother Of gentleman who married MIR.
CLAWS neice, consequently he was opposed, abus-
ed and vilifed by the whole Of the Jackson pha-
lanx, particularly by General JACKSON.
1t was not urged that Mr. Erwin was inca.
pable, or deficient in character or standing but as
he was related to a man who married the neice Of
the Secretary ofState, his appointment was consid
cred imp oper indiscreet and unconstitutional 20
Among those who spoke dsrespectfuly of him at
Washington, was General HoUsToN, and for this
has Mr.. ERWIN called upon him tor reparation.
General HoUsroN is man, who from compare
tive insignfcance, has, by of fortutous cir
cunstances, risen to some rank and standing. He
was with General JACKSON in the Florida war, as
private solder-but after the campaign had closed,
returned home, when he commenced the study Of
law and politics, and Immediately presented him.
self to the public for Office, when he was elected
to the American Congress. He is decided JACK
SON man, and IS prepared TO go at all lengths, to-
support his candidate and to attain his ends
would damn his next neighbor's reputation. He
is one ofyour red hot Tennesseeans and can see
of the Military Chiefain. During the last session
of Congress, he distinguished himselfby flaming
speech on the Massachusetts, Claim, which abound
ed with all the wild fire and extravaganza Of untu.
tored genius. Like the rest Of the Opposition, he
is determined to oppose the present Adminstra
" right wrong" and has avowed himself, to use
the courtly language Of john RANDOLPH, deter
mined to cut of the head ofthe present Admins
traton." We, usins'the Yankee privilege, guess
he will find stubborn neck to cut upon.
Boston Statesman and Mr. Ciay.-The Editor of
the Boston Statesman, Mr.. GREENE, gentleman