Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-08-06

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honor us, by following in our footsteps
With these views 4 repeat that Iquar
rel with no man for entertaining 9th
ers, I could not and did not, believ,
that it was my duty to bestow my SUI
frage on gentleman who came recon
mended TO my choice, by military qua
li6cations chiefly, if not exclusively
For that exercise of my Judgment, al
accusation has been preferred by citi
zens Of other states, against me, Of vic
lating my obligations to the distric
which l lately had the honor to repre-
sent. There have been longest ant
best known, and whether have Of
have not disregarded the wishes Of
those whom I represented, they must
best know. If there be any who re-
main under such delusion, let them
go to those enlightened, liberal, and
just constituents, by whose confidence
and attachment / have been so highly
distinguished. They will there learn
that, by an unexampled unanimfty
with general acclamation, the ratifca.
ton of my vote has been pronounced in
voice the most decisive, and that the
imputations of the conspiracy against
me have been rejected with contempt
and indignation.
am about, gentlemen, to leave you,
to resume the duties of that arduous
station to which have been appointed.
This is the. last occasion l may have
for some time, if not forever, of ad-
dressing a Kentucky audience. In
spite of all the consolation / endeavor
to draw from the reflection that shall
probably again and again have the sa-
tisfaction of seeing you, and of finally
depositing my earthly remains amongst
you, there is an indiscribable feeling
of melancholy excited in my mind by
the separation. The utmost exertion
OF reason and of hope is not sufficient
to assure me that there is not some re-
semblance between my present situa-
ton and that lasting and awful separa-
ton TO which we are all doomed
Whether my removal be temporary or
not, however may be separated by
time or distance from you, whatever
may be my fortune, shall never cease
to cherish the most grateful emotions
for the many instances Of affectionate
confidence, and especially for the recent
signal proofs of reward and esteem,
which l have experienced in Kentucky.
Although l have been greatly afflicted
by the unhappy divisions which prevail
here, on a local subject, and although
my opinion on the question which agi-
tates us is we'll known, have found no
difference between the twogreat par
ties, in the zeal, cordially, and enthu-
siasm, with which l have been every
where received and entertained:
/ pray you, gentlemen, to be the last
of my grateful and hearty
thanks for all these demonstrations OF
kindness and attachment; and to be as
sured that whatever party or power a.
mong US obtains the ascendency, my
constant and fervent prayers will be for
the happiness, the honor, and the cha
racter, of our Commonwealth. And
in conclusion allow me to offer senti-
mcnt, connected with the most inter-
esting part Of it, for whose welfare |
shall always feel great solicitude:
The completion of the canal at Lou
isville, and the consequent growth and
prosperity of this commercial metro
polls Of Kentucky.
From the AUGUSTA Chronicle Of July %.
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