A very singular and affecting incident occurred in one of the Legislative Houses of North Carolina a few days ago. John Stanley, Esq., Speaker of the House of Commons, (a gentleman well remembered as an able member of Congress several years ago and one of the most distinguished citizens of his native State,) while in the discharge of the duties of the Chair and in the enjoyment of health, was suddenly prostrated by a paralytic affection, which deprived him of the power of speech or motion.  He was carried to his lodgings, where he still lies, incapable of moving.  General James Iredell was appointed Speaker of the House, pro tempore. – National Intelligencer.
(Source: Republican Compiler (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania February 7, 1827. Submitted by Nancy Piper)