Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-04-08
OF William =. Marcy,

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Proctor's Bench and Bar contains the
ollowing anecdote Of William l.. Marcy:
There was debating society connected
with the Adams Academy, ia Leicester;
Massachusetts,, and to which young Marcy
belonged. Though very young he wns
one Of the chief disputants, but the parti-
san sentiments Of the principal IMr.
Adams) prevailed in the society. In the
discussion, Jefferson and his principles
were often assailed with eseaA sAittez1eas.
The young student admired the rising
statesman, and he replied to these attacks
single handed and alone. The ability
which he displayed in his defence, began
to exert an influence in the institute At
length several of the students united with
him, aud Marcy found himself the -esssse
Of small but increasing party. Doctor
Adams saw this, and deemed it his duty
to interfere. Accordingly he summoned
the young man before him for tile purpose
of espostulating with him upon the course
he was pursuing, in advancing his danger,
ous political sentiments. To his surprise
he found the young Democrat firm and
unfinching in his presence as he was iri
| the debate. 1t was in vain that the good
doctor reasoned, threatened, and cajolcd.
| He was met with arguments which puzzled
him to answer, and which were firmly but
modestly maintained At length Mr.:
Adams saw that matters must be brought
to decided point. ,, f,y1 ..f ,,s,.g..r
cam l to understand. then," said he,
"that you are determined to openly adyo-
cate the cause and the principles of that
infdel, Jefferson, here in this institution" 2"
eff hear him or, his principles openly
attacked shall certainly defend him. II,
however you will forbid all allusion to
politics here will most cheerfully sub
scribe to the rules" said Marcy 6'i'@Y'i
1t is my duty, sir, to expose error and
wickedness in all ways, and in every man.
uer, and to teach my pupils to Go the
same, and, therefore, cannot establish
such rule" said the doctor. 1l ,'ala's,
"Thcn, sir, if you allow one class Of
students to discuss politics, you should
give others the same privilege" said the
young man. ..t. s.ta.
No sir; not when one side proposes to
advocate inidelity and all manner Of evil"
said the doctor. .a adl e. sssgua il
"Who is to be the judge as to what po-
litical principles are erroneous ?" asked
Marcy.
"I am. sir; and to be plain, you must
abandon all public utterance Of your ssnti:
ments here" s IS
"And if do not obey this order, what
is to be the consequence z" . 49,,
i" You will be expelled from the institu-
ton sir" said the doctor with some
warmth. e'yss
"This is bigotry aud injustice, Doctor
Adams, and shall leave your institution.
My father will sustain me in refusing to
remain where free discussion is not tolerat,
ed-where narrow, bigoted sentiments can
be advanced in the hearing of those who
differ from them, and where the privilege
of replying is forbidden, and as for Mr..
Jefferson, his memory will be venerated
long after his traducers are forgotten"
said the student, the deep glow on his
cheek and the fire in his eye evincing the
depth of the feelings which prompted hiy
answer. The next day he returned home
and faithfully related to his father all that
had occurred between himself and Doctor
Adams. e'3soHl2'l ~.
"You did right, just right, my boy,"'
said the father. f" Never furl yaur banner
to the enemies of Thos. Jefferson, and
never turn your back on the Democratic
ship, which under his command is bound
on a long and prosperous voyage.Ds asoi
Marcy soon after entered another acade-;
my, where he completed his preparatory
course, and then entered Browns Univer-
sity, at Providence Rhode Island, where
in July, 1903, he graduated. a3 :saea:
The YANKEE FACTORY GIRLs-In one
Of the factories 10 Maine, recently, the
proprietors reduced the wages, whsfeupon
there was general determination 10 stsiks,
aud as they we're obliged to give amontha
notice before Quitting work. they haa
meanwhile issued circular. to the world
at large, in which is the following interest.
ing paragraph /" We are now wurkiuE
out our notice, aud shall soon b. withoue
employment-can turn our hand 70 most
anythihg-dont like to be idle-abut d.
termined not to work fot nothing whore
folks can afford to pay. Who waatshsdpg
We can make bonnets, dresses, piuddinRs,
pies and cakes !; patchs darn, Knit. roast,
stew, aud fry. make butter and cheese.
milk cows, feed chickens and hoe corn;
sweep out the kitchen; put the parlor 10
rights, make beds, split wood, kindls fres;
wash and iron besides being remarkably
fond of babies in fact, can Dc anything
the most accomplished housewife is caps
bic Of, not forgetting the scoldingon Mon
days aud Saturdays; for specimens of
spirit, win refer you to our ovssseer. 0peik
quick. Black eyes, fair forehesds. elns-
tering locks, beautiful as Hebe, CAT sing
| like scraph and smile most bewitchiggly;
an elderly gentleman in waut 81 I good
housekeeper, OF a good young .saSiS vais
of wife-willing to sustainl either oharas.