Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1809-04-28

we'd with greatness, and has been executed
with talents, taste and general regard to
public usefulness.
"The reflections which involuntarily "a
rise, as relates to this establishment, are
SO different, so widely different from those
which~have occurred upon other objects,
that will not here disturb the pleasurable
sensations, which this subject Cannot fail to
excite; and to me it is a cause of deep re-
greet, that cannot in justice to my own con-
science, present results, or even cultivate
hopes, as relate to Others which are equal
ly acceptable and delightful.
FREEHOLDER."
Such were the liberal and generous SEN
timents by which was actuated, in March,
1907 ! only two years ago AT that time,
like others, / was completely deluded, and
in the spirit OF honest confidence, devoted
my pen to deceive others also.
Can any one believe, that at the time
when this extract was published, 1 enter.
tanned one single emotion of hostility, a
gainsr the officers or any other individuals,
who at that time and long before, as now
know, had contributed to deceive and de-
fraud the public
/ am assured by Mr.. Richie, that shall
nave satisfactory opportunity of replying
in his paper as soon as Clarke's defence, (as
he calls itl is ended. But the method in
pCoCCCdsJ ESntnQS Iuc VI Il puppy
running after his own tail I; an endless and
fruitless race
1t is in tho mean time proper to remind
the reader of a very good RUE TO ascertain
the quantum of truth contained in John
Clarke's productions.
! HIS first estimate for erecting the manu-.
factory OF arms, was forty thous aud dollars,
the money laid out, including the machine
ry, is about five times as much as his first
estimate; according to this rule, not more
| than one fifth part Ut his productions are
true. So far as relates to me, this rule is
by far too liberal, unless when ne is dispo-
! sec to speak of my misfortunes, aud then
prolific as his imagination is, aud prone TO
refrigeration, his genius is not sufficiently
towering TO do justice to the subject. WAT
pity that one SO willing should want Ia
Tents on 80 important and ftohuLay' a theme.
/ But ask, will the pronuigatie OF my
m.sfertunes, however great, restore life
to those who have been murdered by
the bursting of his worthless guns or arm
the militia IN these times of peril with good
and trustworthy muskets; or refund to the
treasury almost half y milton of sauander-
ed dollars
! Aninjured, deceived, and defrauied ueo-
pie, arc anxious to hear how these points
will be managed and it is nothing to the
purpose, whether am blessed with the
most propitious gales ofprosperity, or CON
PEELED 10 drink from the bitter cup of ad !.
verslty even 10 tue very dress, or be like
Clarke hImself, damned 70 everiaskiae
f1me
Adverse as my fortune has been, cheauer.
ed ny nj aberless crosses, yet were they
ten times more numerous and severe, and
should they be all amalgam2ted, or brought
against me IN the most perplex,ng form, I
| would sooner meet, confront, and endure
them all, than suffer that hang of the soxk.
which will DC most surely excited IN Clarke g
bosom when he shall read this sentence. =
| Nor would l, great as his offences re, were
I 1t my lot 10 prescribe aud execute the most
stern and rigid justice, wish to iniict upon
MIN any punishment more severe than IA
| DC himself.
1t is from himself, he can never escaner
His own bosom will be his perpetual hell.
| Ills own reflections, his tormentors A nd
tho he may hy to the most inaccess;ble
wllds, and call upon the rocks and NOM i.
tains TO hide him, still he will be forever
! welded TO that heart-rend,ag conscience.
j which will accompany him wheresoever he
snail go; and doom him to everlasting
! wretchedness.
! The following description by Milton. of
satan, after his fall, il very suitable to John
Clarke.
ME miserable, which way shall Ifly
"lohnite wrath, and infinite despair
! (Which way fly is He'll; myself am He'll !.
Sand in the lowest deep a lower deeo.
"Stillthreat'ning to devour me, opens wide -
I Much indeed am mistaken ii this he n a,
a correct representation of that depraved
and wretched mind, which, for some time
past, has been pouring out It's miscries. it's
venom, and its vengeance, in the colums of
the Inquirer.
| HENRY BANKS.
\ r. .. No man is more sensible than + am
LOT the improperly of using intcxherarc
language, IN public print. but cases some !.
times happen when it is unavoidable. That
have been extremely cautious and guard .
ed In TINS respect, can be proved by more
than hundred columns, published in this
paper and the Enquirer. In this casa eve
~ impartial man must admit that / hav,
had great cause, that am not the Offender
but have been provoked. 1t is true mioht
have defended myself in a manner To safe.
ty many readers but i'll had pursued Nh AZ
course there would have been 10 end to ,he
contest. As we'll night a man, who ia ar
lacked IN the street, merely endeavor to a :
VOID the blows Of a bully, and retreat into
place OF safety. No, sir, they must be M :
nished. 1t is the only argument which will
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