Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-06-21

seives together, TO achieve the revolution. But
their object was TO subvert the British dominion ia
these states, and to dsmember them from the bfi-
tish empire. And il these gentlemen have any
similar object if they design to dismenlber this com
monwealth; If they have counted the costs, and are
prepared to pursue such designs, at the expense OF
civil war purposes OF which do not accuse or
suspect them-theu, they may refer to this exam
pie OF the fathers OF the revolution as iustfca-
ton for their proceedings: otherwise, it is nothing
to the purpose.
How could the Friend of equal rights recon
Gle 1t to his own OF propriety, inlae the
local preludices of the people in the lower coun-
Ties oil the valley, by representing my language
that of the city of Richmond Surely lie is less
attentive TO the course of passing events than he
ought to be, If he is yet 10 be informed, that the
present cry Tor convention originated in this
town; that the. measure is recommended by all our
public prints, and was supported by about an even
number of the ireehoders and by large majority
oil the other citizens, who have given any opinion
on the subject.
said '' it with unspeakable satisfaction (of
:" which my heart was no, capable of any higher
Z" or purer) that found my mind so mbued with
" the lessons OF wisdom and virtue, which the ia
ther OF his country made it the last act of his DO
" ltical life to deliver TO his children as TO have
90 repeat ed the principles he taught, without the
least consciousness, az the time of the high and
s1SiSu from winch nad derived them.
L should think, that man, who is capable of
feeling the sentiment these words convey, could
have the heart to msrepresent them. But Aristogi-
ton, referring to this humble Acknowledgements of
the source rom which | had derived instruction,
and the reverental and pous sentiment of gratitude
that accompanies it, says, " that am welcome to
'' the unspeakable satisfaction which | enioy, in
" the discovery, that my piSdOm and rirtue are
" only 10 be compared TO the lDisdonl and piy-
no INN ffrI
one OF the writers who charged me with perverting
the meaning of words, which l quote per6atin,,
only because my commentary is not agreeable TO
their taste.
beg .fristOgiton to explain 10 me, what pas
sages In my former publications deserve the cpl
thet OF g splendid diction:'' for, however it was
meant, take IL reproach; and, if can be con-
WINGED that the criticism is well founded Ishall be
ready enough to amend my style, tho will not
consent TO amend the constitution.
should be glad to know, also, why the Friend
Of Equal Rights has taken so much pains TO re-
iute my g light and windy defamation? and
what he understands to be defamation, and what
reasoning! had once some imperfect conception
oil scholastic logic; very imperfect, however; for
soon learnt 10 despise it. In political discussions
Know nothing that deserves the name OF reason
Ing, but direct induction from acknowledged prn-
Piles and established facts.
have now done with whatever is personal in
this contest, and shall never willingly resume that
part OF the subject l regret that / have been
drawn into ii; and should regret it much more, if
thought Gas the friends of convention will, one
and all, be sure TO thnk) that it has been aegrava-
ted by any warmth OF my own. Of the ridicule
which the eGotism of such contests always pro-
vokes; OF the sport they furnish 10 some, and the
disgust they inspire in Others of the violation of
public decorum, which they unav oidably involve;
OF all this am as sensible any man; and tho in
this reply have avoided it all much as / could
l am even now ashamed oft But had no choice
propose, in another number, to consider cody
and dispassionatey, all the apologies, that have been
offered ID defence OF the scheme of the Stanton
Convention, and to shew, sa / think can without
the least difficulty that they are perfectly futile.
MASON OF 40
Mr. CLAY.-On landing in Kentucky at NAYS
vile, Mr. Z. was saluted with the firing of cannon
and the congratulations of the people He was in
vlted 10, aud Partook of public dinner. The fol-
lowing Is an extract from the card of invitation
"At the present moment calunny is not idle; your in
dependent and manly during the late presiden-
tai election, has unmasked many secret enemies
who not content with expressing their own disao-
poinment have venture assert that your constit-
uents disapprobate your conduct We, sir, are no,
your immediate constituents nor do YOU as q re-
preventative, look to for appreciation. Yet we
have ever regarded you whom the interest of
The whole western states dear, and are happy in
me present opportunity otmeeting you the verge
OF our stare, and assuring you, that your consist
ent, manly. and independent course, meets with the
entire appreciation of the citizens OF Maysville and
its vicinity
Mr. G. in his reply says:
- ough, to be thankful to those who have recent
Is soagh- 10 impair my public character. Their
wan-on AID grCundless attack mas been the occasion
OF demonstrations OF regard aud Kindness towards
me, Oh the part OF my eounryinen and my friends,
which more than compensate for all the pain which
il inflicted
(sCLEcrED roAsTs.)
Our distinguished guest, Henry CLAY: In his
recent vote for President, as Representative of
the People, conscience was his monitor-he obev-
ed, and the great majority Of the people ofKentucEy
approve, its dictates.
Gen ANDREW JACKSON: His services in the
late war ere gre. and eminent and they are re-
membered with gratitude by the American peo-
pie.
The Lexington Reporter says, that Mr.. CLAY
was welcomed home by his constituents with
more than usual cordiality." public dinner was
given to him by the citizens of Lexington and
Fayette, a testimony OF their appreciation of mis-
public conduct. MIR. Z. in his note accepting the
invitation OF the Committee SAYS
6 n o .Hlan more highly estimates the public appro-
baton than do / have sought however 10 deserve
1t q hope may venture TO assert without arro-
gance il is said with perfect truh) by zeal, fdel
ty and integrity and by the exertion of the utmost
oimy humble powers. have never sought it by any
mean compromises unworthy arts. But have
desired the good opinion Of no portion Of the public
more anxiously than that of my immediate consti-
tuen;s. Judge then, gentlemen, what inexpressible
qualification derive from your assurances of the
entire confidence which is reposed in me by my
of Lexington and Fayette, who
comprise, at the time, my nearest and most IN
innate friends and neighbours and hichl1 resnec-