The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1815-04-08

ray.--In doing SO, I have no design to
wound the feelings of those gentlemen.--
They, no doubt, have stated their ho-
nest impressions on the subject. But, it may
be remarked FIRST of all, that my original
statement was made within day or two at
ter the conversation alluded to, when the
whole subject was fresh in my recollection.
The certificate of the gentlemen is given af-
ter seven months have passed. If have
sleviated from my original statement, the de-
Walton may be shewn by reference to those
persons to whom il was made-A candid and
Intelligent public will judge which is most
likely TO remember correctly conversation,
admitted 20 be carried on with ,earnestness
the person ta whom it was addressed, or per-
sons who were mere lockers on, and bore no
Part in it. Without pursuing this idea fur
ther, I go on to observe what is obvious to e
very one, that this certificate conflicts with
rhine, but in single point. The gentlemen
indeed say, that Mr.. Randolph did not rejoice
in the capture of the Essex, or the conhagra
ion Of the public buildings, &c. But do affirm
that he did "A barb inspection of my
certificate will shew that do not--The GER
tifcate of Dr.. Ban,ster. published here
with, taken in connection with the ST.
lence of the gentlemen upon the subject,
nav. be considered, think, as having esta-
blished one of the alleg ations---To wit: that
of having justified the attack upon the Essex.
The gentlemen go on to say" Nor dill he
justify the latter" abiding to the destruction
of the public buildings. Upon this point,
soiemnly aver that the language of Mr.. Ran
sioIph, was that which I have ascribed to him
in my statement. Striding across the room,
and planting himself before me as sat, he
asked, Suppose, sir, you we're in possession
of the city of London. would you not destroy
the Tower of London? What could Mr. r.
mean by this observation What was l to
infer from it but tbis--Would you not be JUS
tifable, Or think yourself justifable in des-
troying the Tower of London, and if SO, are
not the enemy iusti6able in destroying the
public buildings of Washington Taking this
remark in connection with the general tenor
Of Mr.. Randolph's Language, throughout the
evening, the inference. to my mindwas ire
sistbe. Hence, have said that Mr.. R. JUS
t ie9 this act Of the enemy, If Mr.. r. was
not conscious that his arguments might be
construed as a defence ot the enemy, why did
he dis aim TO be their Apologist - n express
sion, which well remember to have heard
hin 1;;:.. enough % sti5-i wish 10 go ITO
farther than is necessary to chew that did
not charge MIR r. upon light grounds. The
former part of these remarIs sufficiently
shows that tn Publicity which the affair has
obtained, was moi With nv concurrence -
An impression has been attempted TO be
established that in making this disclosure,
have sinned against the laws of good soci-
ETY., by repeating conversation which t.. ok
place IN the house of private gentleman.
Few men would feel this imputaton more
heavily than ], were conscious OF deserv-
ing it--But, ask, what faith have Ibroken.
what confidence violated Under what o.
litigation, did lay to be silent Did throw
myself into Mr.. Rahdolph's way. to extort
from him. his sentiments, that might after
wards betray them to the worldi | answer.
No. / was at Mr.. Murrays accidentally.
Stranger there the discussion was pressed
upon me with degree of asperity, that
made my situation extremely unpleasant
me topics discussed we're purely Political
the conversation addressed to known po)iti-
Cal opponent. 1t will be readily believed
that had no ambition to enter the lists of
argument with Mr. r.. a veteran in political
discussion. In such contest, felt myself to
be inadequate to do Justice to a good cause
throughout the conversation, maint aimed
the defensive grouud--nor did | 90 farther
than was necessary to assert my independ-
ance as Man and Politician trust. ihave
SAD enough to satisfy every honorable mind
upon the subject
One word more.--A certain Capt Thorn
as Miter. OF Powhatan, having thrust him
SEP into THIS business, and gratuitously under
taken tt comment upon rny certificate in a
late No. of Davis's Paper, in terms eouAIv
eWncing the deicacy of his taste, and the M
my OF ms style, avail myself of this oppor-
L"nlty, to say to that person, that the only
feeling which he has excited in nv mind. Is
the feeling OF utter contempt. If have lpiu-
red Mr. X. he may have claim upon me for
redress. But viii not permit any Snbatern
OF his, to step into his shoes.
WILSON J. CARY.
CERTIFICATE.
Never sxpe"ns g. he called upon in This ,vav ,be