Small events, it has been said, lead a man, and decide his course in life; and whether this step was important in mine, may be better judged of, perhaps, when these notes shall have been read.
In the mean time, while I accepted this place, the subject of the management and superintendence of the western mines appeared to be fully appreciated by Mr.Calhoun and Mr.Crawford, the latter of whom requested a written statement on the subject; and it was held for further consideration.[6] I found during this, my first visit to the capital, that the intelligence of my favorable reception at New York, and of my tour in the West, had preceded me.

Friends appeared, of whom, at this distance of time, I may name the Vice-President, D.D.

Tompkins, Judge Smith Thompson, of the Supreme Court, Colonel Benton, Senator elect from Missouri, Hon.

John Scott, the delegate, Hon.

Jesse B.
Thomas, Senator from Illinois, John D.Dickinson, Esq., Representative from Troy, N.Y., Hon.