Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1827-02-03

a complete topl, who for the sake Of gaining o
lucrative office, would serve any party, and
for mess of pottage and less, would bargain away
his political integrity.
After representing the County of Bucks a num-
ber ofyears, in the Legislature OF Pennsylvania it
occurred to Mr.. In.ham, that il would &c very
pretty achievement, if he could get into the coun-
ellis ofthe nation, AMI he instantly put his wits TO
work, to bring about an event so desirable. The
beter to effect his purpose, ho set himself up us the
decided foe to a celebrated political project
which at that time absorbed much Of the time aud
| attention oil the American people; ard when he
descantel on the impolcy oithe measure, he took
occa sion TO avow his decided friendship for all par
tie. aud conditions of men; and whilst he thus IN
gratiated himself into the good graces of the hee-
of his district he did not fail TO confirm the i'm
pressons he had createl, by forcing down their
throats large potatons of that beverage, which
whilst it opens the heart, mtoxicates the senses.
Iii. DEBUT in the United States House ofRepresen-
tatives, was not distinguished by any extraordinary
circumstance nor is it belle ed that the face of cres
ton was in the least altered, or that the starry
Kles, In consequence thtieOI expeTiehceu
ticular conv ulsions. 1t is not now remembered how
long he remained in Congress, after his first cleo
ton, but finding that he must ever remain IN a sub
ordinate situation III that body, he turned his at
,eation to the politics of Pennsy yvania and in the
year 1917 was appointed Secretary Of State, by
Gov Fndley, which Office he held till the elevation
of Mr.. Heister to the gubernatoral chair, when he
was removed. But his restless spirit painted too
ervently and ardenty for office, and he immediate
y after this period run himself for Congress, to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the resignation OF Doct'
Samuel Moore now director Of the U. States mint
Since that period Mr.. lngham ha. held his seat in
Congress with bu, little opposition, and If we may
judge from present appearances,it is not improbable
that he will soon be removed from it.
We will not however spend too much time on
subject ofso little importance to ourselves and the
public, and since it is not probable that MIR. Ing
hams political will be OF long continuance we
| shall in few moments bid him farewell.
| During the presidential election, he played
most conspicuous part ofdoubs dealing, and at the
commencement Of il, was decidedly and warmly
opposed 10 General Jackson, whist Mr.. Calhoun
va, the god of his iioalry. But finding that the
| TennessceaE candidate, was fast marching into IA
vor, and likely TO outstrip Mr.. Calhoun in the
| political race, he suddenly bolted and came
out for the Military Chleilain, and from that day
to this, has proiessed for him unbounded friend
ship "a friendship called forth by interest and
encouraged by the prospect of subsequent olhce.
II would be hardly necessary TO descend to the
business OF nqurins into the private history OF Mr.
| Inghan, and under almost any other circumstances
than the present we should decline relating some
Of the little acts Of the honorable gentleman, and as
the business cannot be very interesting to our rea
ders we shall record hut two instances of lltleness
of mind and axity Of principle, which has marke i
the life Of this honorable gentleman.
Some years since, whilst holding the office Of
| Prothunotory of the County of Bucks, he was sued
by one Lewis DefTerbach for the amount of years
subscription for newspaper, then printed at
Doylesiown, bu, to avoid the suit entered the plea
Of not beng freeholder*, and that loo when he was
reehoder and in possession OF an extensive ia1 M
aud thus he succeeded in keeping printer out OF
that which was due to him.
The last autumn, being at a meeting of the Stock
holders of the New Hope Bank, called for the pur-
pose of electing Directors, Mr. lngham INDUCED in
the most outrageous abuse, and heaped the most
opprobioI language on gentlemen who would moi
coincide with his opinions and thus he attempted
III private, as he has often done in public life, tC
force others to the adoption Of his own sentiment
, and opinions. The affair caused some little excite
ment in the county where he resided, and to ap
pease those who bad been ssusted with his con
duct and very justly attributed it 10 the excitemen
, of strong feelings, ELECTED by personal consdera
. tions he procured certificate from some Of thos
o who were friendly TO his measures shewins that
n mad moi been br,bed to &C, the part which had thu
dls,ng guished him in this local transaction.
,,l L. the memorable krener affair, Mr.. Ingha
II. acted as second to George M'Duiie and John l.
Eaton, and whilst they acted the principal parts, b
- tended the machinery of the drama, changed II
- scenes aLd hoisted the curtain. For his services
this transact on he obtained the influence Of his C
partners, and has the honor of being admitted
their couclaves and cabals. II is well known III
he wasa principal supporter Of the infamous c
" umbian Observer, print, published in Philad'
ph,a, said to be conducted by Stephen Simpson,