The Cecil Whig

Below will be found a vindication of the character of the Hon. John White of Ky. Our readers will recollect that he had a rencontre with Rathbun, a locofoco congressman from N. Y. who insulted and assaulted him, forcing Mr. White to strike him, whereupon the loco press set up a yell at the latter gentleman. In all the personal rencontres that we recollect, between Whigs and locofocos, the latter were the aggressors, yet in the eyes of that foul party, a whig commits a great crime when he strikes or kicks the aggressor, or resorts to such means of self defence as the occasion requires.

From the National Intelligencer.

EX-SPEAKER WHITE

The Kentucky "Commonwealth" has thought it proper to vindicate the reputation of the Hon. John White, of Kentucky, as a person of the most gentlemanly and amiable character. No such vindication can be necessary where Mr. White is known and appreciated as he deserves to be; but as the false gloss attempted to be given by his political adversaries to a recent occurrence in the House of Representatives may possibly have some effect where he is not known, we think it due to Mr. White to transfer the following remarks to our columns, with the expression of our entire concurrence, both in the spirit and the letter of those which refer to Mr. White's personal character and qualities:

From the Kentucky commonwealth

JOHN WHITE.—The Loco press are endeavoring to transform this gentleman into a bully. We know John White intimately, and we can most conscientiously declare that in the characteristics of a well-bred gentleman—in politeness, suavity, forbearance, prudence, good feeling, and genuine amiability, all the qualities that make up the character we both respect and love, he is unsurpassed by any mortal man. He is peculiarly distinguished in Kentucky for coolness of temper and respectfulness of bearing. But, like every true Kentuckian, he would be as prompt to resent affront as slow to offer it. We certainly regret, as he has himself publicly regretted, the late occurrence in Congress. But what could the meekest man on earth do, when struck in the face, but return the blow? Had he not repelled his assailant, while, as a Christian we should have applauded his meek forbearance, there is not a woman in the land who would not have whipped him with her garters.

In eleven sessions of service, through the most exciting periods, Mr. White, though a most decided and firm man, has never had before the slightest collision with any one; but has made himself a great personal favorite with all gentlemen of both parties. The miserable vipers of Kentucky cannot blur his name.