Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-18

hlchard M. J0nnSon'S . tamOuS compensation
bill; and on his return was treated rather cooL
ly by his former friends and patrons.
Mr.. Pope, conceiving this to be favorable
opportunity for him to win their affections and
that support, which Mr.. Clay had lost, imme-
medately moved into the district, and was an
nounced candidate for Congress. On an ap-
pointed day, the competitors, repaired to se-
lccted placc-Hickman's Tavern where they
addressed the populacc. Pope spoke first,
and descanted with much vchcmence on the
impolicy Of the Compensation Bill, and the
improperly Of augmentng tho pay Of members
of Congress, at time, when the country was
labourng under the embarrassments produced
by three years arduous war, and concluded
with an appeal to the passions ofthe populace
Huzza for Pope, Huzza for Pope" was the
cry on all sides, whilst hats went high in the
air, and the acclamations Of the multitude, re-
verberatcd through the welkin. As soon as
the tumult had subsidized, Mr.. Clay mounted
stump, and in mild, unaffected tone, COM
menced his address, defended his vote; and
then letting loose the torrents ofhis eloquence,
he depicted the glory won by the war, told of
the gallant achievements Of the sons of Ken
lucky; and thus concluded: 81 have long and
| faithfully served you, and am proud that
have the honour Of representing a brave, an
honorable, and an intelligent people; and ifmy
|
mand them; but if you need them not, ask
not your suiirages If | have Intentionally Of
Tended, do not deserve your supports but if
| l have not, then am l entitled to your forbear-
ance and forgiveness. Suppose, that one Of
you,-and you are all good markslncn had
good rifle, that had never failed its aim, and
you on a certain occasion, should repair to the
forest for game, and in attempting to shoot
Deer, the rifle should miss its aim, would you
| for that one fact, throw it aside, and condemn
it as unfit for service? On the contrary, would
you not give it another trial, and then if it fail
| ed you, cast it asde.' Huzza for Clay, huzza
! for Clay, was the general exclamation. The
| figure Of the rifle, could not be wihs,ood; and
il is needless to add, that Mr.. Clay was re-
elected by vast majority over his competitor,
who, was allowed to return to his own district,
covered with disgrace and defeat.
| Since that period, Mr.. Pope has been in the
Legislature Of Kentucky, Secretary Of State;
and has alternately belonged 10 every local
party that has existed in that State; till the
last year, when he came out a neutral man,
and with the hope of gaining tho support ofthc
Rcleiiites and Antl-Releiites, the New Court
and Old Court partics,a appeared as mediator.
| But the pro,e did not take, and we now find
him the main partizan of Desha and Jackson.
Mr.. PoPE, Is about fifty-two or three years
of age; stout built, rather inclining TO corpu-
lency, and is mild and gentiemany in his man
ners. His first wife was the sister Of Mrs John
| Quincy Adams, and was an accomplished la
| dy. At an early age, he lost his right arm in
acider mill, and if his head had lodged in and
been ground over, it might have been of some
advantage to him, as it might at least, have
ground him into a consistent being. AS pub
lie speaker, he is easy and interesting; in his
action he is peculiar, and it is confined TO a
constant throwing of the left arm to the stump
Of the right.
His hatred for Mr.. Clay, originated in pro-
fessional rivalry; and he can never forgive
him, for having acquired honors. which he
himself never could ,and never will attain He is
wealthy, but fortunately, the happy institutions
Of Kentucky, in great degree, forbid the i'll
! fuences of wealth, and family distinction.
Hon. VIM. T. BARRY. Mr. Barry, in pri-
vate life sustains the reputation of an excel
lent man, but as politician, he is cautious,
sly and intriguing. Having, by reason of wild
schemes and extravagant speculations, become
deeply embarrassed, he found il convenient to
league with Desha in enacting the Relief
Laws; and being thus lcagued, he is, for con-
sistency's sake, obliged to 60 with Desha, in
his opposition to the administration; although
there cannot be n doubt, that at heart, he
is friend to Mr.. Clay, as well as to the ad-
ministration. He is fine scholar, an eloquent
orator, second to Mr.. Clay, friend to the
propagation of literature and the sciences, and
a friend to mankind. He is forty-two or three
years old; has held numerous office in the
State government, and was onco member of
! the United States Senate; and whilst there, was
! distinguished for his eloquencc and statesman
like qualities. We are sorry TO find him on
the wrong side Of the question at present, and
hope he will soon perceive the error and falla-
cy of his ways.
| The Hon. JAMES EAGCINC, is most en-
traordinary ill-looking lawyer; a man Of but
small education, beyond that which is contin-
cd 10 the Law. He formerly had an extensive
practice; and wealth rolling upon him, he
built one of the most splendid establishments,
on the English Cottage plan, near Lexington,
that can be found in the country. BY the time
| he got the establishment completed, the times
/ changed, a reverse of fortune came, and in
volycd him in debt. Finding that Desha was
about forming a new Judiciary, and about
enacting Laws to prevent the immediate COL
lection Of debts, he pinned his faith to his
sleeve, became his humble parasite; and in re-
turn for his fcalty, received the appointment
J ofa Judge under the New Court system. Beyond
this, he has never held any public Office, nor
has he ever lourished in tho politics Of the day.
His early life was devoted to mechanical pur-
suits; after which he commenced the practice
Of the Law, and paying strict attention to his
business, and to the interests Of his employers,
he soon acquired an extensive business. His
law reading is very extensive; and perhaps he
has no superior, as book lawyer, in the wes-
tern country. Law has been his god, and his
food and rament. He is probably ffty-three
or four years old: middling sized, with as ugly
a phiz, as was ever affixed to the skull of
mortal. His mouth, is about the size of an old
| fashioned pot-lid and when onened 10 IFS ex-