Laurie's child, by desire. Many members attended. Mr. Balch, Mr. Wiley, McCormick, Taggart, and myself rode to the grave at Georgetown in the coach with the corpse. A large number of coaches.

Dec. 3-7. Attended at the Hall.

Dec. 9, Sunday. At the Capitol. Mr. McCormick preached on Profane Swearing, "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain." A pathetic, good sermon. In the afternoon, attended Mr. Laurie's funeral sermon on the death. of his child, "I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me." Dec. 12-14. Attended at the Capitol. Let Jess. have two dollars.

Dec. 16, Lord's Day. Attended in the Hall. A Mr. Glendy, now settled in Baltimore, preached. He was on a moral subject-Live peaceably as much as possible with all men. His language remarkably refined and elegant, his mat

* Rev. James Laurie, D.D., was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1778, and educated at the University of Edinburgh. He came to America in 1802, to enter the service of the Associate Reformed Church. In 1803, he was installed pastor of the Associate Reformed Church at Washington, D. C., of which Hon. Joseph Nourse, Register of the United States Treasury, was a leading member. Mr. Laurie continued pastor of this church until his death, in 1853. For the same time, fifty years, he was a clerk in the Register's office, a position to which he had been appointed by Mr. Nourse. Williams College conferred the degree of D.D. upon him, 1815.-See Sprague's Anna's of the American Pulpit.

† John Glendy, D.D, was born near Londonderry, Ireland, in 1755. He graduated at the University of Glasgow; studied theology, and was ordained to the ministry of the Presbyterian Church, and accepted a call from the church in Londonderry, where he soon acquired great influence among the people. He was outspoken against the policy of Great Britain toward Ireland, and rendered himself obnoxious to the government. A troop of horse sent to arrest him burned his house on discovering his escape. He surrendered himself to the authorities, was tried, and condemned to perpetual exile. The ship in which he embarked put in at the port of Norfolk, Virginia, in distress. Mr. Glendy preached a sermon in the Court-house, by invitation of the Captain, to the passengers and crew. Many citizens attended. Attracted by his eloquence and learning his story, they interested themselves in his behalf. This was in 1799. He soon received a call from Staunton, Virginia, where he supplied both the churches of Staunton and Bethel. In 1803, he was installed pastor of the Second Presbyte

ter sentimental, his manner animated and pleasing; not over acted; displayed much ingenuity; but his adulation offered to the President disgusting. He is a flaming Irish patriot. A rebellion arose pretty much in his society; many were executed. He fled, and came to Virginia, and has now a large congregation in Baltimore. A Mr. Emmet, brother to Emmet, the Lawyer, who was executed, was with him.

Dec. 17-21. At the Capitol. Finished reading third volume of Gibbon's Roman History. Returned it, and took out the fourth volume.

Dec. 22, Saturday. No setting of the House. In my chamber all day. Studied hard.

Dec. 23, Sunday. Attended worship at the Treasury. Mr. Laurie alone. Sacrament. Full assembly. Three tables; service very solemn; nearly four hours. Cold day.

Dec. 24, Monday. At the Capitol. Studied hard and late. Dec. 25, Tuesday, Christmas. Mr. Chittenden, Mr. Claggett, and myself went to the Catholic Chapel at Georgetown. A pretty good sermon by a Catholic Priest from Philadelphia. Singing solemn. Much ceremony, particularly in elevating the Cup and Wafer.

Dec. 26, Wednesday. Did not go to the Capitol. Very thin House, and nothing done. Studied hard.

Dec. 27, Thursday. At the Capitol. Dined with Mr. Nourse, at his country-seat, back of Georgetown. Mr. Pickering, Hillhouse, and Smith, of Ohio, of the Senate; Mr. Taggart, Morrow, and myself, of the House; Mr. Laurie and lady, Mr. Van Ness and lady, made up our company. Returned early in the evening. Studied late.

rian Church of Baltimore, where he continued until his death, in 1832. He was Chaplain of the House of Representatives in 1806, and of the United States Senate in 1815 and 1816.-See Sprague's Annals of the American Pulpit.

*Joseph Nourse was born in London, 1754; died near Georgetown, D. C., 1841. He came to America in 1769; served during the Revolution as Secretary to General Charles Lee, Auditor of Continental Board of War, and Assistant Auditor-General. He was appointed Register of the United States Treasury in 1789, and held the office forty years. He was Vice-President of the American Bible Society.— See Drake's Dictionary Am. Biog.

Dec. 28, Friday. At Capitol. Studied, and completed the work I had intended.

Dec. 30, Lord's Day. Attended at the Capitol. Mr. Laurie preached a good sermon. It was ingenious and handsomely delivered. People very attentive.

Dec. 31, Monday. At the War Office, on Mr. Cleaveland's business. Attended at the Capitol.

[From Thomas C. Cushing.]

REV. DR. CUTLER.

SALEM, Nov. 15, 1804.

Dear Sir-Before this reaches you, you will have learned that the result of that-I was going to say, foolish-method of our Legislature, prescribed for the choice of electors, is such as our Virginia masters wish. A majority of our representatives to the next Congress will probably be of the same cast, and probably another election will make the whole so. Indeed, I am inclined to think it would be better that our representation should be wholly of this character, than of the mixed kind it now is. Parties, in that case, would probably soon assume a new name, and New England Democrats become in reality Federalists under such a new name. The Virginians are now so strong, even in the camp of their adversaries, that it appears impossible to prevent great concessions to her demands, which will undoubtedly make the difficulty of regaining our rights very great; but the men who will not reason or foresee consequences, and who are now making all the mischief among us, will by and by be convinced by their feelings, and will be most noisy, if not the most efficient, opposers of Virginia claims.

The difficulties into which the Virginia measures are leading the nation, I imagine, will be in some degree manifested in your present session, and it is not easy to see how government will manage the subject of Louisiana. The Message, which we now begin to expect, will no doubt gloss it over with a sufficient degree of sophistry. It is a matter of curiosity and inquiry, whether that Burr will have the audacity to take his seat in the Senate, and, if he does, how will he be received and treated by that body. Can they submit to the degradation

of the presidency of a man lying under the legal imputation of murder? Will not N. Jersey claim him as a fugitive from justice? Will not an impeachment be moved against him in your House? But, doubtless, impeachment against ten judges would be voted, before one would be against a murderer.

If I understand the policy adopted by the Federalists last session, it was to keep aloof from all debates on subjects which could not be converted into subjects of local interests. This plan, at least, gives moderate Democrats an opportunity to come round, without professing to abandon their principles. These they may retain, and still advance the necessity of supporting their local interests, as an excuse for coalescing with the Federalists. There are, from time to time, indications that the Democrats begin to think. A pretty active Democrat, immediately preceding our late election, made inquiry whether Crowninshield voted for the extinguishment of the state balance, saying that, if he did, he would not vote for him as representative. This makes me desirous of knowing the fact, and also respecting all his votes involving the New E. interests. If an easy reference can be made to the journals, would thank you for such information.

As circumstances have changed, the (now) Democratic party have thought it convenient to change their designating name, but perhaps it is not best they should have their choice what we should call them. I am glad that we for ourselves have stuck to the name of Federalists, it wears well, and I believe they would be glad to filch it from us. But for them I should think present circumstances would make it expedient we should call them by the name of the Virginia party. A uniformity among the editors is desirable. For us to adopt the name of N. E, or Northern party, I should think would be dangerous, on account of our friends in the Southern States, a name which would seem to exclude them from our community. That of Federalists makes no geographical distinction. The Federalists of the South might perhaps be as afraid of a New England as a Virginia party, especially some time hence, when local interests will more prevail.

From our treaties, and various connections and engagements with foreign nations, we must undoubtedly preserve our union,

under some form or other; should the form change, and the people of the North feel their true dignity, I presume they will make their influence felt. Providence has hitherto made every thing turn out wonderfully for our good. I still trust that future events will be of the same effect.

I remain your obliged friend and humble servant,

CAPTAIN FITCH POOLE.

THOS. C. CUSHING.*

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 1804.

Dear Sir-It is with great satisfaction I hear of the attention to religion in the remote part of your Society, which both you and the Doctor have mentioned. I hope the influence of the Holy Spirit may attend the preaching and other means used with these people. It is a happiness to see those in the lowest grade of society attending to their highest interests. But the true friends of the glorious Gospel of the Son of God will reflect upon the almost inconceivable influence which men in power, and those who move in the principal circles of social life will have upon the great mass of the people! How gloomy to see a great portion of this description not merely enemies to the Cross, but disposed to remove from the minds of the people, whom they view so far below them, every idea of a Deity, of accountability, or of future existence! How desirable it would be to have the attention of those who have so much influence called up, and to see them engaged with as much solicitude to promote as they now are to discourage and destroy the influence of the Gospel! It is true the great Ruler of the universe can accomplish His own purpose, and will do it in His own way and time. But this can not lessen our obligations, nor excuse suitable exertions to promote the great de

*Thomas C. Cushing was the editor and proprietor of the Salem Gazette, with which he was connected many years. "As a journalist he was lucid, earnest, and usually courteous, but he spared no energy of argument or of denunciation which his cause seemed to him to require."-Newspaper Writers in New England, 1787-1815, by Delano A..

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