Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-11-17

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Houss bondage. hs found himsslf upon shs
wide world, " with wide world before him. .
-snd tsisg dsstissts 6f the Sssass nscsssar,
to commence bssiness on his own account, hs
pssssnt1d himself to msschsets for Their pa
troaage. and being wsraiy recommended. b,
his former patrons. he was received into th,
late distinguished and wealthy house Of Jobr
lasss Clarke, Of this town, whore he sequittse
himself With such success, that no gained the
entire confidence and good will Of mis- excellent
employer, -.
lie arrived here about the year 1904. or 8.
and contioued with US, till tho year is 8. and
for somo tihe after the death Of Mr.. Clarke
was occupied. in settling the concerns Of that
gon,lemans but proper opportunity present.
ing itself, he migrated to New-York. and en-
tered into sopartnership, with gentleman
whose name we do not now recollsct, and for
whilo was successful as merchant; but for
some reason or other, the eopartncrship was
promaturely dissolved, and Mr.. Cambrelsng
remained inactive. Soon after, however, he
en-, ercd into copartnership with q Mr.. Pierson,
or Person, and carried on extensive mercantile
relations, tin the arrival Of the unexpected en-
barrassmsnts, in winch tho celebrated Berlin
and Milan DEGREES, and Orders in Council, in.
volved US, when, in consequence Of pecuniary
diff su.iss, the firm was dissolved, and
Mr.. Cambrsleng. having participated in the
political affairs Of tho timos, and taken sides
with the popular party, soon introduced him
self TO notice and turned his undivided atten-
ton to politics.
Previoss to this event, however, he was en-
ployed by Mes.rs. John and Jacob Astor, as
their agent, to proceed to Canton, and as it
was impossible to procure a passage direct to
the Indies, stratagcm was resorted TO, to con-
vcy him to Europe, by the Messrs. Astors.
This was in the year 1912, or Is, during the
Of the splendour and mightiness Of
Va poleon and 10 execute their plans, the
Astors volunteered the use Of the ship Hanni-
,-l, commanded by Gusts Brakeman. Esq. to
convey TO Europe, General Moreau, whose
presence in those regions, was considered es-
'ential to tho preservation Of the monarchies
of Europe.
Moreau embarked. and Mr. CambreIeng,
vas delegated his private Secretary, but did
,ot act as such and it was well understood
,nd known. that the appointment was con-
erred, merely to secure his person from the
arrests Of such British men of war vessels, as
n ght fall in with, and examine. the Hanni-
,al, ship owned by the citizens Of nation,
which was at war with his Britannia Majesty.
1t is proper. however, for the sake of preserv-
nc facts, and historical data, TO remark, that
he safety Of the Hannibal, so far as arrests
we're concerned,w was guaranteed, by the foreign
then residing in this country, in con-
,ideration Of her carrying Moreau to Europe
though il yns understood. that the Hug she
sailed under, did not protect any American pas
sengers that might be on board, who were not
attached to tho suite of the General; and hence
i was, that Cambreleng sailed in the capacity
'f Secretary to the General.
Tho Hannibal arrived without int eruption,
1t Go.tcnburg, and having landed her passen-
gers proceeded to Germany; and Cambreieng
made every effort to obtain a passage to Can
on, but was unsucce ssful. Had he succeeded,
is said by distinguished ship-master efthis
,'ace. who was in Sweden, at the time that
arrived. he would have acquired a
,iincely fortune, in little period but az he
could not obtain any means Of conveyance,
sither from the ports of Denmark. Holland,
Or Franco, after remaining some two years in
Europe, he returned to America. and again
turned his attention TO politics.
The events of the war were we'll calculated
to aid the ambitious designs Of Mr.. Cambrs-
eng, and seizing hold Of them with an avidlty.
which certainly evinced his discrimination, if
nothing else, he made the most of them; and
riding upon tho current Of popular favour, and
the prejud;ccs and dogmas Of the times, he
paved the way fer the attainment Of tho Office
which he at present enjoys, and which, for the
sake Of candor, we must say. he fills with sig
nal ability, if We SIMPLY consider his exertions
rs the exertions Of q statesman, and cay moth
ing about his opposition to tho cause Of Do
nestle Manufactures.
tseing pressed for room, we are compelled
TO omit the remainder Of this sketch, but it will
be completed 10 our next.l
Two prsriNGUIsHED INpIvIpUALs."-
II appears BY one of the papers Of the town.