I found nothing but Clouds and rain upon my awaking this morning and had many fears
that I should be detained in New York. But the weather became clear gradually and
our prospect before Noon was fair. I wasted the morning for want of something to do,
and killed half an hour at Blunt’s Office hearing the political News. One district
in New England has gone for Jackson and that has produced a very great sensation.
1 The party are encouraged by the returns from New York but I confess I have litle
or no confidence in the result. I called at Sidney Brooks’ house to take leave of
his wife, and after a hurried dinner, went on board the Steam Boat Washington for
Providence. Found Chardon Brooks on board with a lady in charge. We had a pretty fair
run during the afternoon, and evening.