John W.Dade, of Virginia," was appointed keeper of the Federal prison of the District of Columbia.

He assumed his post with _empressement_, called the prisoners before him and made them an address.
"Ladies and gentlemen," said he; "I have been chosen by my friend, the President of the United States, as superintendent of this eleemosynary institution.

It is my intention to treat you all as a Virginia gentleman should treat a body of American ladies and gentlemen gathered here from all parts of our beloved Union, and I shall expect the same consideration in return.

Otherwise I will turn you all out upon the cold mercies of a heartless world and you will have to work for your living." There came to Congress from Alabama a roistering blade by the name of McConnell.

He was something of a wit.