Litchfield enquirer., 1831-05-05
From the Journal Of cOmmeyce.

| SOStWOt COnN9efCes
 To the last, Gibbs confirmed inc srate-
 ment published by us respecting his horrid atrocities, in nearly every particular. He admitted that what he had communicated in regard to his being on board the Hornet and Chesapeake was unfounded, and de- ciared that his sole object in making such representations was to conceal his true name, and prevent his friends from being visited with the stigma that his crimes would cast upon them. He said if he had confessed that he first went to sea iu the brig BrWus from Newport, in 1916, that then he might easily have been traced and identified as James D. Jeffers.
 We are informed from the most respect able authority that he has made fuIi dis closure of all the accomplices, aiders and abettors in his piracies, and that it is the intention of the person who has the infor- nation in his possession, to proceed to Washington and communicate it without delay to the President. When published, says our informant, at s0iH Gstound the people of this nation." There are various circumstances which have come to our knowledge since the con. fession was published, which tend strongly to corroborate the statement which Gibbs has given of his piratical career. He was visited in prison by Capt. Kearney, who commanded the U. s. brig Enterprise when she recaptured the ship Lucius and anoth- CT vessel at Cape Antonio. Gibbs imme- diately recognised him, and in the course of their conversation referred to numerous incidents that occurred there, which none but person present could have known. He inquired of Capt. K. if he found some warm coffee on board the ship when he took possession of her which being an- swered in the affirmative, he added with half smile, " you didn't drink any of it ]" intending to convey tho idea that it was prepared and poisoned for their destruc- ton. We learn from gentleman who was present at the interview that Capt. Kearney was fully satisfied that he had been pirate, and participator with the Cape Antonio free-booters in the commits sion of many of their horrible outrages up-. on the lives of their fellow beings.
 The appearance ofa suspicious vessel of the Capes of the Delaware several years ago, about the time that the Rebecca Sims sailed on one of her voyages to the East In- dies, and tile robbery of the ship Provi- dence, as spoken of by Gibbs, have been fully confirmed to us.
 THE BEGGAR AND BANKER.
 Stard out of my way" said rough surIy voice, under my window, one day. as sat Mnslilg over the buStIing scenes below me, at my lodgings in Chesnut street. j
 Your honour will please to recollect," replied sharp and somewhat indignant voice." Your honour will please to recol- lect that am beggar, aud have as much right to the road as yourself"
 "And am banker" was retOrted still more gruffiy and angrily.
 Amused at this strange dialogue, lean ed over the easement, and beheld coup le of citizens, standing in attitudes some- what betokening disposition to hostility, their countenances menancing, and their persons presenting contrast at once ludi- crous and instructive. The one was purse proud, lordly hammered man, appar- elled in silk, and exhibiting carcase of pretty nearly the circumference of hogs head and the other a ragged and dirty, but equally ovsrbearing and self important parsonage. And from a comparison of their appearances, it would have puzzled the most profound M. D. to. determine which of their rotundities was best stored, habitually, with good victuals and drink.
 Upon a close observation, however, of the counienance ofihe Banker, discover ed, almost as soon as my eye fell upon it, a line bespcaking something of humour and awakened curiosity, as he stood fixed and eyed his antagonist and this became more clear and conspicuous, when he lowered his tone, and asked ,..
 How will you make the right you speak of SO confidently, appear 2"
 "How," replied the beggar. "why, lis- ten a moment and I'll learn you. In the first place do you take notice that God has given me soul and body just as good for all the purposes of thinking, eating, drink ing. and taking my pleasure as he has you -and then you may remember Dives and Lazarus as we pass. Then again, it is a free country, and here too, we are on an equality for you must know that here even a beggar's dog may look a gentleman in tho face, with as much indifference as he would brother. You and ] have the same common master are equally free i; live equally easy are both travelling the same journey, bound to the same place. and both have to die and be buried in the end." 70 .nFa.a
 "But,' observed the Banker, iDterrupt- ing him." do you pretend there is then, no difference between a beggar and abankerF'