Everywhere he went Davy found new evidences of friendship and hospitality. In Lowell, Mr. Lawrence presented to him a fine piece of broadcloth made from Mississippi wool. There was also another dinner here, as well attended as that given by the Young Whigs at Boston. When Davy called for his score at the Tremont House, before leaving for New York, he was told that he was an honored guest, and that there was nothing to pay. He was warmed through and through with New England hospitality, and left Boston with a heart full of gratitude. His return to Washington, by way of Providence, New York, and Philadelphia, was uneventful, except that his pocket-book was stolen at Camden, with one hundred and sixty dollars in money, a sum of much importance in a time when money was hard to get. Tired out with his continuous round of pleasure, Davy was glad to get back to his seat in Congress, where he was welcomed by his fellow-members as a man who had reaped special honor and distinction from the exclusives of the older States. He was in Washington but a few days before Congress adjourned. The year 1834 is memorable for the election of Abraham Lincoln as a member of the Illinois Legislature, and for the emancipation of all slaves in the British colonies. The presence of General Sam Houston in Texas had begun to lead to results. Already the Americans in that part of Mexico had taken the bit in their teeth, and were running things as if they recognized no other authority than their own. They could not go back, nor did they wish to cross the great strip of sand and trickling water called the Grand River of the North. They purposed to rule to the Rio Grande’s banks, and every man who went to Texas from the States carried a gun, lots of ammunition, and words of cheer. XIX. THE RIFLE “BETSY” The adjournment of Congress――The rifle “Betsy” is presented to Davy at Philadelphia――Meets Daniel Webster and others at the Fish-House Club――He is given a supply of hunting powder by Mr. Dupont――The fast line to Pittsburg, by rail and canal――Charles Dickens’ notes on the same route――Davy foretells the greatness of the Smoky City and the Keystone State――The voyage down the Ohio River――The greatest crowd that Louisville had ever seen――Arrival at Mills’ Point, and the homeward drive through the wilderness――The baying of the hounds at the sight of their master――More news from Texas――The expulsion of the gamblers from Mississippi――The adventurers flock to the Rio Grande――Another year at Washington――Davy returns over the mountain trail――Begins another campaign.