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Hon. Mr. Chipman

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Parent Issue
Day
13
Month
April
Year
1846
Copyright
Public Domain
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This Representativo from Michigan seems to attract considerable attention at Washington. It must be that he is a general favorito with the reporters, for they are all inclined to notice him. The correspondent of the Tribune writes, Feb 13 : During the discussion upon one of the bilis allowing the heirs of a deceased soldier the benefit of the pension laws, a rich scène was enacted between Mr. King of Massachusetts, and General Chipman of Michigan, who regards lEdvcation as the encmy of DemocracyS - Mr. King, during an explanation, said something about a country hncyer' - at which the intropid General Chipman, who pledged himselfto take Canada in 00 days, took great ofience. He ravec like a mad-man, shook his figure mos omniously, and declaxed tha; no mai should cali him on that floor or in other places tla country Jaicyer " (shouts o laughter.) But th.M he regarded it far more creditable to be a country lawyer than to be advocating dishonest claimeitlier before the committee or in the House, like the one under consideration Mr. Tibbalts, thinking the General haa blown offa sufficient quantity of steam and tlmt there was now no danger of hi collapsing, called him to order. Mr King replied, with a great deal of coo] ness, that the gentlemen from Michigan had entlrely misunderstood his remarks That hc had never for a moment suspec ted the gentleman of being a lawyer o any kind, and he did not belicve th House did. Here, Mr. Tibbatts again interp' sed and called Mr. King to order and the farcical encounter."