"It is claimed by the signers of other statements, including that of Midshipman Darrin, that you grossly insulted a young woman under his escort and completed the insult by accusing her of falsehood.

Among the signers to this petition, were Chief Justice Cranch, Judge Van Ness, Judge Morsel, Prof. J.M. Staughton, Rev. Dr. Balch, Rev. Dr. Keith, John M. Munroe, and a large number of the most influential inhabitants of the District.

" Miss Althea's modest intellect reeled, but she stood her ground, the ghost of the Signer at her elbow.

Oh! pour votre contrat, je vous certifie que vous irez le signer où il vous plaira, mais que ce ne sera pas chez moi.