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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08
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CoNGREsS--on rhGrsdsy lsss, the House
% ksPFe'eo,at'vss, ~ vote Of lis 10 liz
Tss1'adsd "a rs,oiaiiSA passed Al the late extra
sss.'ea, Which declared that sisssr,. c laihors.
and SbOl'on were sntiiIed to their ..s,. @,
Representatives from the State Of Mis.is.igpi.
Their seats. therefore. became vacated, md
We question wss then raised, whether PREM
'ss and Word are sniided to the seats thu.
ysea'ed. Tss question was debated on Fr,-
Day and Saturday. ADD, Il was expected
would Be decided on Monday.
During he debate. the Hen. James M. Ma
'oa addressed the House at length. On tao oe-
ess'oa'. His speeches. The correspondent, Of
we Bait Pat Gays. were sable Snd ingenious. -
We had rersrSed hIsopinion formed Al the ex.
tra session, and argued now In favor Of reject
log ell four Of the elsimAnts, aud .endior N.
election back to The people Of Mississippi.
10 the Senate, on ThurSday. tho SIS Ts,s.
s''T 5H wee taken up for consideration.
vhen Mr.. Wright, Of New-York. Who miro,
duesd tho Bill from the Finance Commute.
made his exposition and defence Of the msa.
SURE. The fOlloEing day. Mr. we5,.er I'd.
dressed the Senate at length against the bill
On Friday, Mr.. RiVes, at the rsepe., OF Mr
Wright. introduced his Prgj,i Tan outline Of
the Provhions Of which will De found In ,,o-
Their column and. ilhout any remarks. sen,
10 the chair. Mr.. Rivss declares h. nil
h. Cs.k
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

tslla roont "a rreseft eerurisd Be- So
- Thrs. Litsns 80 af %. MfNsa -.
sisieig npPssiis MsssTa Eeyas nsd Fl.r,s.
siorp. They 81 ~ raatsa 81 nN-ss a.
Store rocHaa bsng reH suitaf re- .sk.s
Passetslau gives 81 ~ Era ~ krrH 49,,
~ W ~ GaLLAWKh
chsglsstsaa. Fsb g. lisa
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

The Baltimore 'aus. % We hnd is sstitsd 10
he credit u On eloquent snd ps,rio,is s,,i,,.
on TIE hrsi page u our lat paper. beaded
TINS Uuss, f" ssd vhieb bear, by n,,,.t.
ne sane q he Nashville Bsnps,p
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

Florida OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES curl
Gus facts are detailed ia Col. Taylor
otheial account Of the late disasirous
battle in Florida.
The Delaware Indians, Vho were
brought at heavy expense by our wise
and economical Government some
SWIO miles OF more from the cold lead
regions Of the North TO fight their Sc
ninole brethren in the pestileniial
hammocks Of Florida. declined. saws
the Colonel, TO go into the fight, be.
cause their feet were so cut up by the
saw palmetto
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

TSs Hsass q DsIegss-s 81 VirE'ais Asvs
Pss'~d IA st ssshOstEisg Lea o. 80. 600 dol
lar', 10 Be sppliSd 10 the P-yas~s of ths dsbss
Of The wIashssses sad Poso@ss RsiI-Itosd Cow
pay. Ths Wig a-ys-Ihrrv can BE Ia, little
dOaSs u The P.ss-ss u 1hs Oii thrOugh the Sc
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

TESAS.-There are rumors Of another in
Va''on Of Texas, by 1900 Mexican cavalry -
This, however. wants confirmation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

John Lee, Esq Of Fredericktown, has been
elected by the Senate Of Maryland to fn the
vacancy in that body oecasioned by the re,ig-
nation Of WIN. schley. E.q.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

cANADA-NO fighting sinee orr last -
The patriots" sesm TO be giving il up a. a
bad job.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

THa Wsarvfs --ia jsuoary ne ussrron.
sirf hsfs frrTsrtlI ress 20 C0--ai Rsbross
rst scuttiHss e o. 81 81 sm Oar tvo
ss'h lor' f'sI'td, 80 t = sevu "a o.
s'sa ',oi,t "a Va nee % hslss s.s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

S7-communieations, whether IN prose or
poetry. cannot to admitted until we know the
author.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

Kcaiuctr.-Thc WING members of
the Legislature Of kentucky held a
meeting on the evening Of The 18th in
slant. to take into consideration the ex.
pediency Of holding National Con.
veniion TO nominate candidates for
President and Vice President. The
meeting adopted resolution which cx-
pressed It's preference for Mr.. CLAY,
but contained pledge TO abide by the
decision OF the Convention. TO be held
at 'he slime and place most convenien,
to the Wings Of the United States.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

sLf-~rl' - Psfiaaal Properly. By o. g.
eovsf 4 sliisf. 81 E.bisiovn, to-nssraw.
tFniey See ASfsriissusst
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

The Express MaiI from Washington TO New
York IS discontinued.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

The Pennsylvania Reform Convcn-
ton on Wednesday last. re.cinded the
resolution fixing upon The 2nd ;ns.. as
day for the final adjournment, and
passed another, fixing on the Did inst.
as the day Of adjournment, "unless the
Convention shall have sooner finished
It's business"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

In debate in the Hou-c Of Repre.
senia'ivcs At Harrisburg, or the proprie
'y Of opening its daily sessions with
prayer, Mr.. Yearies. a loco roco mem.
Der from Union county. opposed the
mo'ien, because praying in tha, Hall
would be nro'riHg pearls before apiae. .
This was certainly not very compliment
'ary 10 Mr.. Us fellow members.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

There IS a project on foot to Start =
real l1eo-foeo paper in Richmond. II
IS TO oppose MI. Rives in general and
The Richmond Enquirer in particular
the editor Of al ich PRINT says he sees
nothing 10 such an opposition. ito
brighten him from bis propri,ty."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08
Fro'n tis CAoriesiOA .N,'es,y. Ja4 81.
IL nntn, ,,-.n

"AH->IUNAI. VICTORY.
Capt. Chase. Of the steamer James
Adams. arrived at this port yesterday
afternoon. from Black Creek, informs
us that on the 9th inst. Gen. Jesup cap.
lnred one Indian and killed another.
IN The vicinity Of Cypress swamp
The captive stated that Sam Jones add
his followers were on an Island. and
nc offered 90 conduct the General TO
The spoi.-The latter was waiting, at
the Cypress Swamp, the arrival Of
Ten Hernandez, where he proposed
to move IN search Of Sam Jones s Co.
j. :. We also understand that some
ponies have been taken-io rafer.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08
LATEST FROM TIE SOUTH
.LNOTHER DISASTROUS Brittle 70
THE WHITES

CHARLESTON. Jan. 81, PM.
DEATH OF OscEoLA-This ceIe.
braied Indian Chief died last night, al
Fort Moulirie, Of an affection Of the
throat, after an illness Of few DAYS.
SAVANNAH, Jan. ~.
FRod FLoRIDA.-We have, from the
friendly attention Of correspondents.
received particulars which we haste n
TO lay before our readers.
a letter from Camp, near the Ever
giades. aud p miles west of the depot
at Indian Inlet" dated January Is.
1898. says:
You will hear, probably. before this
reaches YOU, that Lieutenant Powell
had a little brush with the Indians near
Jupiter Inlet. ItaPPears that he land
ed with about 50 men, sailors, NTH the
exception Of y regulars. Soon after
landing he found an old squaw who
offered to guide him 10 the place where
The indians were, about z miles off,
lie followed her direction, and came
upon the Indians. some say 4G. some
90. and others 50 or more. The fire
commenced on his side, when the 10.
dams returned it with spirit. and soon
put the sailors into utter confusion. who
He'd. and !he whole party would have
been cut to pieces but for the regulars,
as Lieut.. Powell and all acknowledge.
Six or eight were killed and left mon
the ground, with a man who was only
wounded bot could not retire. He
was lett 10 the tender mercy Of the In d.
diaos. DR.. Leilner. Of the Navy. was
killed, and every ofFicer wounded. The
regulars behaved nobly.
Two oi the boats were LEFT. IN one
Of which were key Of powder and a
box Of car;niges. with rum, whiskev.
and other sailor comforts.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

We learn that Commodore Hull ha.
taken the house with the furniture
built and recently occupied by Commo-
dore RoDGERs, on Presidents square:
from this we infer that the veteran con-
qucror ofthe Guerrero inien to make
Washington his permanent home.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

he number Of pensioners in the L.
ni'ed States is HISS, Of which 2Jsf
are in Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

The Indians on the one hand and
'he Canadian ''Pairiots" on the other
are source not only OF trouble but ex-
pence to our government. In the Glcbe
OF yesterday are officially Published
two acts Of Congress that have passed
this session--nne lppropriaiing s. ,ODo. q.
600 to keep the Florida Indians al bav
and the other appsopriaiihg SG?5 son
10 preserve our neutrality on the "a.
NADIA frontier. So We 90.
Bat Chronicle.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

III" Anniversary DInHer OF the German
Society Of Maryland. va, given II the Eu,au
House, Baltimore, on the ID inst We sub.
Join the let and last ,Uasts drank 90 the oeea-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

EIfs1sirs Rogueyy pyepsalsL-Tbe
police officers Of New York have tate
~ apprehended three fogues in tina,
CITY, who we're carrying on a very deem
game Of villainy. ltarpears TIA, they
preaented 10 MeSsFs Gufiey * Burton
bank note engraveTs Of New York. a
forged letter, puFporlif.g % be from the
cashier 81 the Rank of Kentucky. in
which they were requetei - PRINT a
large auH,beF Of the notes OF that bank
tom the plates depo red % The Union
Bank 81 New York for which plates =
forged order was pFessnted. The
plates aere procured and notes pginted
20 the amount e $40 600. I6forma.
hon, however. was communicated 10
The police BY young associaie a these
roEurs, uhose reHfofso 81 conscience
induced bin 70 quit their company
and their arrest som followed. The
printed notes we're also secured In the
hands n the engraveTs Another ref.
son belonging 20 the same gang. aho
bad procured q nuubsf % notes a. the
= Farmers aBd Mpchaoics Rsnh a.
Wisconsin Teffiiofy' len New Yorb
before She police could sfrest him
fnaF 49,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08
]. ursnr Vnierlan,I

istS sgeh sehoen i'a fremIem I.ande
Dsnmoch ~irds yur Hrimaih ME.
Music ist ces Deuisebsn Vat,rtand
IL Tbs Fair Sex:
Ven der CROSSE wurf grhngcn.
Zines Freundes rreund ga ,ein.
Ner eia hoIde- Webb erruugeR,
Stimm IN un.srn Juhel Elm.
Music ommt eia .ehlanker Bufseh &C
ssngen.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

Con-. STEWART. L. s. ", is to be
nominated for the Presidency. We
hope that Gen. Scott. u. s. A.. will
also be brought forward. The armv
has increased, and AdmiraIs are IN be
made IN the Navy,-aad who knows
but that in these Demoerafieu times
cooked hats and epaulet,es may moi
be lords Of the ascendant" The nom
nation If Commodore Stewart il said n
be really in contemplation. We are
sorry Tor our hard fate but truth oSlices
US to say TO the gallant Commodore ibai
sc shall be in the opposition.
t.lis-ardria Gssst,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

The editor Of the Richmond EnQuir-
CT 10 becoming quite bold. In the last
Paper we end the following "trcasoss-
Die" avowals:
I'VE can never Support. for irslssee. the
Sub Treasury system. We cannot support
the last Sub-rrrasnry bill There ere esTIsin
PruPo-itioos upon ihs subject. 10 whieh we
eanDoi subscribe. We shalI willingly swallow
neither Loco Foeoism. The HardmOpey HON
bug. tie Treasury BsEk, Or the SUB Trss-ury
b1I-
This Is bed enough. but what viii
the Locolooo presses Of the country say
10 the following stab under the fifth
ribs"
'srhs ultra friepa. &c the Sub Treasury bin
will do what they consider TO le their duty;
and 80 ~iH calmly, 6ruIy. oooiiy Try 10 What
NE conceive L. be ours The Editor of . free
PRESS In free country Woald be unworthy Of
the eOnhdsnes even of those. With whom Il l.
his misfortune 20 dIier. II he were Co trim ~.
sails according 60 ever shifting gale Of opia-
SON.
Ef,i'r Richmond Enquirer follows up
ITS professions. we may hope for is re- /.
generation. II Is impossible for that or
any paper 10 continue 60 support the
present administration, il the editor
does not trim his sails 10 every shifting
gale. The political wind has blown
from every quarter Of the compass
since The present dynasty came into
power. and yet the editor Of The En-.
gsiFsE has managed 20 keep his sails
filed. He Is a skilful sailor. if he has
not "trimmed his sails" To suit these ad i.
verse winds. and yet a!wavs keen full
before them. til the little Sub-Treasury
breeze sPrang up Bali. Chyoa.
We understand that the President
made the following nominations TO the
Senate on Monday:
Enos T.-Throop NOV naval officer Of
The customs for the port Of New York;
10 be Charge d'AGaiIes 10 Naples.
Jesse Hoyt. Collector for the nor, Of
New York. in the place OF Samuel
Swartwout.
VIM. 8. Coo, Naval Officer Of tho
same, in the place Of Mr.. Throor.
IVA; Ia',i
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08
INDIANA.

The House Of Representatives Of In.
diana have refused. by = vote Of 81 20
Ose, TO instruct their Senators IN Goa
gress TO vote against the annexation OF
Texas TO the Union.
The Wing State Convention Which
met at Indianapolis. on the xaa inst.
have adopted resolutions expressing a
preference Tor Gen. Harrison. and in
favor OF Mr.. Clay. a. the second choice
ct the conss niiUn-eoncnrribg IN n
National Convection. rs suggested nv
Ohio. in July last, snd concerning To-
De bound BY the decision OF such Con
vention, whaievef that decision might
be.
Il rery GOOD idse.--Ai the celehrs.
i'en Al Indianapolis ea the 9Th Of las,
month, there VAS iarye procession.
aud several very appropriate Gags Will,
good moiios; but there Was one little
iell"w Who 'rudgsd along some dis.
lance behind tl,e proc-ssicn, with n.
Their wra,hecbeo,rn ilag. with ihi,
very significant motto: JoiioviaO ia ne
footsteps.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

WORTHY OF NOTE -Itisafet
worthy record, that only one Of the
t'overnorsol eighteen States. who have
delivered their messages to the several
legislatures, since the call Of The special
session Of Congress, has decided In "A.
y.or Of the Sub-tre,sufy-andih That one ~
The Governor Of Alabama. formerly
devoted Bank man.--.E y Hlig.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

The Mobile papers mention the dea.I
II the Hon. Samuel w Oliver, the lai,
wing candidate or governor. and ais,
OF Mrs. Robinson, at Tuscaloosa, ID,
wife Of the old Major who was IN,
original Of kennedy's novel, "Hosss
Shoe Robinson"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

= Dseh-- We learn from a gentleman
= 10 vas Passing BladensbuFz 81 lhe
Tune thai duel took place There on
"soneiday between tuo young bloods
ore Of them tom Virgins. which re-
suited 20 be being slightly wounded h
The sfm. afsr which be made an spol.
eFy ~ The other and set oH 90 lhe IA
Dominion. Dor informant saws Il orig.
mated IN e love affair Ws fuppor.
nehher ofihem Fun much fisk ofhs, inc
any brains blovn out - BsA N,..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

New NAME The Administrator
Sub Treasury menin Yirs MIA arr called
S"b-servicn's, by tho Frederek .hnr,.
Arena. We should MOI he snrp,i.ed ~
see this name stick ike burr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

What moafures will Senator WRIGHT
60 Tor p BaH Pct.
We cant say Rumor says. that
he Is fond u 'pokirg iisnose INTO msa.
sares calculated 70 destroy ,Le co,,t,.
futon. 90 Prentice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

NE House Of Delegates has passed
me 1911 Tor The division of tho County
oi Orange. The new County l. 10 bs
called CARVE " honor ~ Cen. NadlI
Greene. Last winter IRE Legislature
nsmed neR county WARREv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1838-02-08

On Mr.. HarrisOn's motion, the Com.
m''ieN IN Finance were instructed %
inquire lio the eSPsdienoy Of so chan :,
'nx the le~. providing for the appoint.
meni OF Commissioner Of the Rev.,r.
., TO require the Executive. with n.
advice Of the Council, 10 make such -,
poin'menis Tor term Of years.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-10
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Tuesday, May 8, 1888.

iLEsDAfi My o 1000
Immediately after the reading of the Journal, MIR.
LYON, Of Alabama rose and addressed the House
as follows:
MIR. SPEAKER have the melancholy duty 10 per-
form Of announcing TO this House the death of one
of its members
My friend and colleague, the Hon JOAB LAW
LER, expired this morning at his lodgings in this
city, after brief and painful illness, which he bore
with unusual foriilude and resignation.
Less than week ago, and he was present in his
place in This Hall, in the performance of his part in
the laborious duties assigned by The people TO
their representatives He was yet in the prime of
life and has been cut off in the midst of his useful
ness. ........
BY his DEATH his immediate constituents and his
State have lost an attentive, intelligent and faithful
representative; his family have been deprived Of a
husband and father and society has lost member
whose conduct in every relation Of life was worthy of
all imitation.
The deceased enjoyed the confidence and esteem
of those who knew him well, TO an extent which
nothing but course of life the most exemplary and
character the most irreproachable, could have Sc
cured. -.
In his State he had filled several offices of much
importance, and under the General Government he
held for several years trust of great responsibility
In all his official conduct in the various public sta
tons held by him, he acquired high character for
integrity and capacity, which act Of his life for
feted or impaired
His conduct as a member Of this House has been
in character with his whole life While he was
firm and unwayering in the discharge of what he
considered his duty as Representative, he was
mild and unobtrusive in his department, and re-
spectlul towards his associates He had lived the
life of Christian, and died without apprehension as
to the future.
To testify our regret for his loss and respect for
his memory, move the adoption Of the following
resolutions:
ResolUed, That the members and officers of this
House will attend the funeral of joan LAWYER de-
ceased, late member of this House from the State
of Alabama, tomorrow at IL o'clock meridian.
ResOired, That committee be appointed TO take
order experimenting the funeral of joan LAWYER
deceased
Rcsolrcd, That the members and officers of this
House will testify their respect for the memory of
JoAB LAWYER, by wearing Grape on the left arm for
thirty days.
il will adjourn TO meet tomorrow, at IL o'clock
ridian.
Ordered, That message be sent to the Senate TO
notify that body OF the death Of joan LAWYER late
Representative from the State If Alabama and that
his funeral will take place 10. morrow, at II O'clock
from the Hall of the House of Representatives.
The several resolutions were unanimously agreed
to BY the House. and then
The House adjourned.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-10

TwENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS-.
lN sENATE
TUESDAY, May s.

TUESDAY, May s.
A message was received from the House through
their Clerk, announcing The death of The Hon Joan
LAwLER, member OF the House from Alabama, and
informing the Senate that his funeral would take
place tomorrow, al IL O'clock, fromfhe Hall Of the
House.
Mr. KING then rose and addressed the Senate as
follows:
Ma PRESIDENT Another Of The members of this
Congress has passed from time TO eternity. This
unexpected event Is well calculated TO produce the
most serious reflections BE We alsoTeady' should
be deeply impressed upon every hear. The honor
able joan LAWYER, Representative from the State
OF Alabama, breaihed his last al his boarding house.
in this city, about o'clock this morning His sick
ness was of short duration but life devoted to
piey and virtue enabled him to look with calm and
Christian resignation on the dread change that
awaited him.
Mr.. LAWYER, Mr.. President, was of humble origin.
He destitute Of the advantages Of liberal edu-
cation; but vigorous intellect, combined with ster-
ling integrity, early recommended him TO the favor
able notice of his fellow citizens, and they placed
him in the Legislature of his State. For years he
continued 10 discharge his duties in that situation in
manner creditable To himself so satisfactory to
those he represented, that they demanded his ser
vices in more exalted station. He yielded TO their
wishes, and twice has he been chosen to represent
their interests in the Congress Of the United States
| Mr.. President, his mortal career has closed. His
country has lost the services Of one Of her most vir
tuous citizens; his bereaved wife an aecionate hus-
band and his orphan children the fostering care and
protection of an ndulgent father To that desolate
heart-stricken family | would say mourn not as
one without hope" The husband, the father, was a
Christian. He died as the Christian dieh. in the
full hope Of blessed Immortality. Keep, then, be-
fore your eyes the purity and holiness Of his life
live as he lived, and you may go to him; to you he
| can never return.
| On motion of Mr. KING, the Senate resolved
unanimously 10 attend the funeral Of the Hon. Mr.
LAwLER at the time and place appointed, andto wear
Grape round the left arm for thirty DAYS. in respect
To the memory ofthe deceased; as farther token Of
which, the Senate then adjourned
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-10
From Paris Letter of the Philadelphia Chronicle

AMERICANS Court DREss-" Hitherto it has
been The practice to present Americans in their ord
nary dress but since General Cass has been Minister
here Court dress has been necessary. The change,
which undoubtedly made without the sanction
of Gen. Cass is one derogatory TO Americans, and
should never have been allowed. II had been the
first upon whom il was attempted, would have seen
Louis Philippe and his whole Court in the deserts of
Arabia before would have yielded to the request.
As il was, hesitated and but for the strong desire
had to send you an account of the foImalities, &c
would have declined the honor altogether.
The suit required to be worn is single breasted
blue cont, standing collar with the cuffs and collar
embroidered with gold; white cashmere pantaloons,
and chapeau and sword. procured mine at a cost
Of $50 francs and when / put them on was really
ashamed to look at myself in the glass. The idea of
an Americana republican, citizen of the free
and independent United States, putting the badge
of ROYALTY in Difference to royalty and in order TO be
permitted to see royalty, was absolutely diSgraceful
and now repent me in sackcloth and ashes of the
tranSgreSsion" ....
The feeling Of the writer is proper one-but the
mischief is in the American authorities yielding to
their European innovations. Dr. Franklin was the
model of what an American Ambassador should be-