Smyrna times., 1869-04-28


Mr.. Webster sat for his picture in the year
lS49, in the art gallery corner of Fulton Street
and Is Oadway, opposite st l'aur Church. lie
was the guest at the time of the AStOr House,
Ill which establishment he was by the prOpre
tors treated with the most princey cohsidera-
ton. lie received the request to sit for his
picture, after being informed it would only Oc
cupy few moments Of his time, with prompt
assent, and made no other remarks than were
necessary to fix the time and place punctual-
ly to the moment and unattended, he was at
the gallery. lie was expected, and when he |
made his appearance his digniied presence,
massive head his large dark eye, and com
mandlng political position almost paraly yzed the
then comparatively inexperienced workmen.
His style Of dress was also calculated to attract
attention, the prominent object Of which was
blue dreSS-cOat Ornamcnted with richly gilt
buttons. Under direction he quietly took his
seat, and was as kindly disposed as a we'll train
ed child. 1t was more difficult in those days
than now to take a picture, but Mr.. Webster
submitted with the greatest gOOd-nature to
every request, and at the proper moment was
as mOtlonleSs as Il statue. The picture, under
such favorable circumstances, was soon obtain
ed, and Mr.. Webster, on being told that such
was the case, lis face frightened up with an
| expressive smile, and without other demonStra-
ton, except formal bow, he left the gallery
General jackson picture was taken at the
! Hermitage in the spring Of !S45. He was at
the time confirmed invalid, so much so that
his death was possible event at any moment.
Against the wishes of his household, who were
only sOlicitOus for his comfort, he would know
who called upon him, and against the positive
advice of his attending physician he persisted
in gratifying those who had come so far by
having his picture taken. On the morning ap-
pointed he caused himself to be dressed with
especial care, and bolstercd up with pillows and
cushions. He was very determined in his
manner and would not listen to any denial. AT
this time his hair, once such a remarkable
steel gray, and which then stood like a Eass of
bayOnets round his forehead, was now soft and
creamy white and cOmbcd quietly away from
his temples, and fell upon his shoulders. When
the moment came that he should sit still he
nerved himself up with the same energy that
characterized his whole life and his eye was
stern and fixed and full of fire. The task &C
cOmplshcd, he rclapsed into his comparatively
helpless condition. When relieved from pain
he was pleasant and cOurtly, yet never seemed
to be entirely satisfied with the restraints i'm.
posed upon him as an invalid.-T. b. Thrope
IN HdIper'S uaga"iue.
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g A PHILADELPHIA KLEPTOMANIAC.-For &
t long time past gentleman well known in thi,
r city--a man of means, of culture, of reinemen
mas Deen III Cnc naplC OF plIIcrluS various
small articles from one Of the largest and best
5 patrOnized OfOur wholesale and retail grocery
h stores. The firm, though fully aware of the
5 thefts, bore with them, hardly knowing wha
e course, under the circumstances, to pursue
d AT length however, patience at on end, the!
e brought the matter to a elimination on Satur
) day last by having the gcntlemanly thief ar
It rested in the street He was conducted bacl
to the store, and there compelled to diSgOrg
!, the articles he had but a few minutes previous
o ly stolen. These consisted of a box of cigar
s and divers other trivial things such as he ha
t, been accustomed to take. lie then offered t
It pay a sum of money equivalent to the value g
N the articles he had stolen for two years past, o
% condition of being let up softly. The firm aC
rs cepted his proposition, when he paid $50(
Sc The matter is now amicably settled, and a
H. parties satisfied
1t The kleptomaniac is member of large an
in celebrated political organization in this cit!
as besides being connected with several sOcietie
S. Through the influence of certain wcllknOw
ed politicians, his fast friends he lately receive
en- an appointment from President Grant as Coz
re sui to one of the European ports 1t is undc
i'll stood that since the disclosure of his ''pecul
arity," his appointment will be withdrawn, al
in his resignation sent in to the organizations
:, which he is member. Such things will ha
ng pen sometimes PHILADELPHIA Ectning Tel
at graph, april 10.