Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1808-01-26
FROM THE NATIONAL 1Nrr1LtcENcKR
Mr.. SMITH,


to proffer the subjoined testinoniais to the
public eye
But it is TO mark to the candid and indie
pendent, the irreconcilable conduct of the
hon. John Randolph's very honorable for
mer Daniel Clark, that transmit them to
you for publication.
However my own prosecutions may ter
inmate, what estimate can be formed ofthc
character or credit of an individual, who SO
late as fifteen months ago, pad tribute TO
the talents and integrity, and even sought
the patronage Of the very man whom he
has recently accused of high crimes and
misdemeanors oftwenty years standing
Citizens of America pause and reject
--you have a glimpse only of "aamning
truths''-be patient and all will be out.
ia: WILKINSON.
Hashington, Jan 18Th 1903.
TCOPY l HH
.Hew Orleans, 27th, Seitt. 1906
DEAI SIN,
/ have hecn favored with your letter
from the Heights, and had you previously
iIFormed mt when you might be expecte
tnerc, should have been on the spot at the
time OF your arrival Removed as you now
are TO distance of $50 Leagues from Or
leans, it will be morally impossible for me
TO undertake journey to see you, as the
near approach of winter renders nv drpar-
,.re for the Atlantic states indispensable
within a forth ght, and shall not be here
till some time after Congress breaks up -
Neither myself nor any other of Your
fricrds will everd ubt thatvou will act with
the Spariards with as much prudence ~
voar orders permit, and if hostilites shoul ,
he the consequence, your superior must be
responsible 10 the ration and not YOU for
the conduct. The only thing fear is that
You should not have force enough to defend
the country, in case Of an attack as FolCh
has at least /, 200 TO 500 regulars in Pen
sacola. ard if you strike on the side of
Eatchitochez YOU ought to be prepared for
arctsliaton on his part against this quarter.
On the militia of the lower country you
must place no reliance. They never have
bcen organised; they are unarmet, and
know there are in the stores, but $500
stand Of spare arms, great part OF which
] presume it would be necessary TO keep
for the troops-to supply them in case of
accident. Besides, you know that the
Planters and merchants will not easily
leave their homes TO the utter ruin of
t;,cir aifairs, when there is no force to
compel them.
knoqv 7 am entering infoa T8oREr
piTH avid shaN erhect a grcat deal
trouble. YOU'D THINK roU For ToUR
XDFrcE, TO DIREcT Mg, and If y2u TvoUId
s,iue ne Epc 20 some n your friends tn
Congress, diStosed 10 favor or serUe Lon
isfana. yon y9outd, hcrhahs, afierwards
E1iI gour account in 10. You may direct
TO me To the care of Mr.. Daniel William
Coke at Philadelphia, until the session
Commences.
have received the rejected grants of
Il I'm t,ttued 20 cr.xt
me what Information you arc possessed of
respecting the proceedings of the board of
commissioners, what the people of the Up
per Country expect, and what it would be
proper TO attempt for them with amy hopes
of success.
Yon viii urch o5lige me by giving me
from time to rime, aGv;ces of what is pas
sing on the frontiers, and point out in what
way you think may be Of service to you.
remain with esteem,
Dear Sir,
Your most obed'cnt servant,
siqued, DANIEL CLARK.
Brisadier Gen. WILKINSON.
CCOPY)
HouMAw, ID Oct. 1906.
Dear Sir,
heard by Capt. Turner, that you
had got to the Rapids of Red River, and
were to proceed next morning for Natchi-
toches long 70 learn YOU arrival there,
aud the result nj your communication with
Hcrrara, which | presume must be unsa
tisfactorv, as he Cannot in honor recede.
after what has already passed, even were
his orders discretionary. ] therefore sup
pose hostilities must take place, and were
the preparations and means in your power
equal to the object, ! should have no doubt,
but vcu would brisg matters to an honorable
issue for Yourself md your country ] aatter
myself, bowevea. that ifyour force is small,
you will not expose your reputation unless
circumstances should be 50 favorable as to
promise you victory.
Capt. Turner informed me, that you eZ-
pec,ed | would see you at Natchitoches.
On reflection, YOU must perceive the i'm
possibility Of rcalising such an idea, as
have not time sufficient 20 undertake the
Journey and return to Orleans Previous to
the time requisite for embarking for the
seat Of government, and however strong
the desire Of seeing you is. on my part,
must defer the pleasure till my return in
the spring, or beginning Of summer. OF
this had already advised you, previous to-
leaving town, and for fear Of accident, now
mention il second time, that you may not
be disappointed, bV waiting to take any mea-
surcs Til YOU saw me.
Peace between England and Franz was
confidently expected messengers were dali
~. II. u. Il.