Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-06-04

ly This is The be ped 20, fom ,hs
accompanying rebuketo ms, with which pre-
sened so inconssteniy, with professions sentiments or
illusions contained in certain memorable edlyiug
with the Secretary OF State which- would
be objectionable, IL not impuden suppose the public
can have forgotten.
Considering the manly and independent spirit with
which this able orator recognizes the equal rights
America cizen whether in or on, of Office and his pro
fssed desire for fair impartial trial. il is pi,y that
he should have spoiled all these pretty such
papable manifestation OF his determination to Justify the
high officer in Question, and PREJUDICE ana condemn me
without trial whatever. say nothing his having
made the motion, which rendered the Speakers duty
according established usage place him at head of
the committee before which my defence Is to be made.
rigid and unmereu inquisor in regard TO the heads
of every other department of the government IL is to be
regretted that he bear with patience and that
he appears consider rreverent, any attempt
however decent and respectful, investigate the conduct
Of the exalted gentleman that presdes the
And hence he dsnounces the publications A. b. ms an
infamous conspiracy &c. &c without being able 10 show
that they contain single INDIGENOUS expression or that
the facts they alleee supported by the Documents
furnished by Mr. Crawford himself These publications. as
to all substantial facts, rely exclusively, upon ocu
menis for support II therefore, they any msrep-
resenation, nohg can be easy, than show H. by
the production of the document which refers The
Honorable gentleman invited-nay more challenge him
TO point thing in those publications is ndeco
untrue inconsistent with the acknowledged RICH,
of desenty investigating official conduct in any
degree whatever, justify his denuncaiions Of them Ye
stands committed to the public by his and
being thus called upon, he owes to himself justify or
re'raethem Seeing that f he right il easy prove
himself bold assertions merely will satisfy the peo
Pile aud silence will inevitably considered as an .dm
sion that he Is utterly unable maintain his assertions
like living Parthan, have thrown my arrows be-
hind me- il will he that they were pointed with
aud the Hi,,erns already exhibited shows that, nv uo
posed hurry did not preveat from taking prey good
aim. The game cocks orthe walk" however, have ayr.
ted and crosoed little too The reached I'VE
the afternoon of the 18th inst and though sick in bed
and under the operations Of medicine, (Which have been
Obliged TO repeat every day. since instantly began TO
prepare, with al,crity obey il left the next day
and am this far my journey to Washington City
rejoicing in an opportunity, that to be rendered to
me, of pnitng'o shame the wicked continuance that was
Intended TO do Inc irrepnsabe injury, and fe,icaing my
self upon being able prove more than pledged 20
maintain
shall! not however, suffer those fiery spirits that have
figured so conspcuouy in this affair, any else
yer, me from purpose Mr. Crawford has m,licoy ar
raig al the bar % The public. There will meet him
And ther~ will keep him, till he shall become perfectly
sham"d oi his conduct iearn from experience is not
n'ays safe 10 trust TO temporary eNpedens Supported
n he ~ by host always ready TO ch, his battles,
expecting the least assistance part any
odds against me- in this contest, would indeed be fearful
were not for my confidence in the justice of my cause
aud in the good and virtue the people OF ese
United States TO whose ultimate will
submit.
My friends need give themselves any uneasiness
bout the result They ought WELL to he
ieve ha would ra-h'y undertake Than sincerely
believe can accomplish. have lime to write TO anv
me NJ hem On their therefore, will hareiv sa,
that iheve got The Irresistible proof ecev-
err NJ idwarsNiie did 1rte the letter mentioned in nv e.
amin alton" Sc and that, Mr. Craw ford did write i,fr
a The ReesUtr directing him TO continue The deposes the
Bank Of E9rardsu, stated my examination. And i,
canno, also prove 20 the satisfaction OF any impartial
mind that Mr.. Crawford did receps the letter in question
tshaii be greatly disappointed No other from his
scandaous attempt against shall he him. thar Ia
deny hat he intended To make irsnuation me
And this wonld require FAR greater suheiy than the sub
siitnion Of riding" for rrriting," obtain for it, th,
slightest degree Of eredtwith ofccnmon
For have with Individual friend or foe "a
him, that has NOT given the construction report
b"' evsn should such subfeiuge he attempted il shall
not avail him, but will only add another the mary Illus
tra'ions Of the sentiment, that's qm deus s perre pri
! as dementat"
In justice myself do most soemniy declare tia, no
more than do and that could have engaged in IT,
had no sincerely believed self and been advised by nv
most dispnssionate friends and other impartial gentlemen
that 1t was absolutely apd essentially due my
acter None can justly blame who would not himself be
willing 10 submit TO the ippuation ehnuing sporn se
~" Therefore do not intend suffer myself placed
on any other than defensive grounds had right
facts against Mr. Crawford, which could be fairly
impeaoh and invaidae his against Those
facts hold myself bound to sustain for defensive purposes
But do not choose 10 he made his prosecutor know
too well how difficult it would he procure any trial
sach grounds within any reasonable length OF iime
with all his advantages me- have the least ncina
ton TO take issue with him his Intentions Inmy eenc.
have admitted tina, they all may have been innocent he
cause necessary for show the contrary No in
genuity therefore, shall impose upon an, respc-
sib,y, than for tue naked facts, have aeged-and this
| am very willing To meet NlNIAN EDWARDS.
| Louisville, May IL. 1924