The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-08-16

Possession Of my motive for communicating (,
it-~ithout injunction or restraint
1 pray God We may nave a full settlement
vi h France; but, really, when look at
our spiritless behavior, have doubts and
tears. II Madison makes concessions to En-
gland, and persuade the Senate to sanction
them, we are undone. But, surely, he has
too many warnings before him to allow
him to swerve from the right track. Should
he deviate, however. it is not in the power
Il hope) Of coalitions between Virginia
and Masssehusetts, or of bargains in Penn
syfUania. to re-elect him. But, in all vicis-
STUDIES and shittings of precedents and par
ties and partizans. 6ar rule shall Il trust)
be principles" Measures, not men;" or, If
you will, measures, the standard OF men,"
Iyeriiy believe it England were revolu-
tionized. or subjugated, sve could enjoy more
harmony on this side the water.
Should you write line, when you have
leisure, let il De endorsed "(Private)" In
that case. my partner would not open It, but
deposit it in my PRIVATE" drawer. should
be out of town,
1t not improper on your part, can you
mention when Barlow departs for France !.
Yours truly (and hastily.)
B. I.
Mr.. CoLvIN.
WASHINGTON CRY. July 18th. 1911.
Dear Sir.
thank you for your friendly Hint, I'M
der date Of the 17lh instant. Viewing it as
genuine mark of sincere regard, it merits
my warmest Acknowledgements Permit
me, however, to assure you, that the bur
then of the gentleman's whisper is untrue /;
and that whether /" nreYow" or unfnellow,
never spoke of Mr.. Madison with con
tempt, [S<c. &c.] i have heard, to be sure
| very vile tales repeated [S<c. &c. by men
| whosought to have had more delicacy; but
Inever believed them, and if / ever allud-
ed to them, it was for the purpose of repro
batting them. NJ am against all coalitions.
from any quarter, and would oppose them.
Whatever / may do in the case Of Mr.
Smith. 1t will only be to promote the cause
OF truth. Perhaps it may be we'll for the
republican party that should be SILENT
Mir. Barlow, Ibelieve. will be off next week.
but the precise day cannot tell.
| Believe me yours in great haste,
j. B. COLVIN.
| Mr.. B. IRVINE
was neither duped by Mr.. Smith nor
inundated by the artful menace of Mr.. Ir-
vine; but finding great pref udices, from
l
against the executive Of the u. States; ha-
wing ascertained that Mr.. Smith cherished
and fomented those prejudices, and that hi.
views OF vengeance we're not limited to the
publication of his pamphlet, but extended
into the next Presidential election; and ha.
wing been apprized that new Edition of
Mr. Smiths address was printing off for
Circulation through the state of Maryland
by the federal party. / decided to come on,
before the public in my own name. and put
down the pamphlet at once. / expected a
! reference. but did not think il would bs
so foul as it has been. / did, indeed, mos
seriously regret appearing against Mr.
smith; not so much on account of any ex
traordinary respect or gratitude owed him
but because ! was afflicted at being unde,
the necessity of humbling man who hac
once stood towards me, in the eve of the
world. in the relation Of friend, and who
mad been firsr minister of state. But tina
regret is now banished from my breast
Tor Mt. Smith has, for seven days at least
renamed silent observer of the scurrflous
career OF the Wing, and has not checked
IT, IL has been on his account, that abuse
mas been heaped upon me in that newspa
per- and his not arresting it at the outset
is proof to me that he sanctions it. Ihayt
borne as much as any man ought to bear. ]
Will endure defamation of me from that quar-.
ter no longer in silence. No combination O.
wealth or family influence, shall, with i'm.
Punity, sacrifice me to cover their own
shame; and admonish Mr. Smith, tina,
from this day forward, hold himself and
his brother, the General, responsible for the
abuse of me that may, in their behalf, ap.
pear IN the Wing, because know it is il
their power to preventit. But / shall re.
hnquish newspaper publications and resort
'o'a pamphlet; and if l. am again forced
out. notwithstanding the facts have alrea.
dy stated. MIR. Smith will have cause t.
lament the day that he provoked the mode
rati n Of my temper
Many insnuations, and, indeed, asserti-
ons, having been made in several of the
lPuolc prints, relative to certain chancery
records, wherein was allcdged to stand in
| very culpable point of view. some time
ago solicited from the Register of that cour,
correct transcript of the evidence and
documents that appeared upon record lr
relation to tile affair in question now sub
JOIN them for public investigation. It will
De seen that they consist of testimony given
loy myself, and of a bond and certain letter.
from !ohn Simpson to me. My conduct in
toe business has always appeared to me the
most honorable transaction Of my life. The
reader will be enabled to decide for or a.
gainst me. after having read the following
recital of facts.
Wtliiam Andrews was the father of Pris
leila Scott fnrrp erl,, D.;.c.II.