...oon after our arrival, always provoked a smile. One of the Senators from Mississippi, Mr. Jesse Speight, was a singularly handsome man, and no respecter of persons. He did not hesitate to call Mr. Cass or Mr. Clay to his seat if he wished to speak with them. They all liked him, and came with an indulgent smile. Two or three times he had called my husband from home at quite a late hour to confe...