Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-05

his teri. authorized however to udse of tb;,
only by the documents before and
dinghy.
q" knew nothing of this (says MIR. LIZ except nc set
ting question of law until the gentleman gave its his
tory AS tins history, them furnishes the only upon
which he could proceed might reasonably have
pected in treadng he ground delicate, he
would have been willing show all due caution,
transcend the boundary assigned him. Has this caution
been shown when this gentleman says, in explicit TERMS
that "an unnatural intimacy believed suspected
have existed previous that death ?" Or admitting
an auson in Mr. Upshurs statement, such suspicion
has this caution been shown when Mr. L. considers
charge as tdc and takes il for granted that thus
guilty "Ihus perceive, sir, CONTINUES he) that in
spite OF the barriers of law and the opinion of society the
near association of related, has sometimes
suited IN the very consequences which all depecate and
which would all avoid" That such conclusion could
fairly be drawn from Mr.. Upshus statement does not APP
pear 10 me to be admssble any there is
IN this opprobrious construction, apparent illibery
worthy TO be marked with strong Interpretation Without
undertaking. however, settle the between
tive gentlemen, shall proceed immediate uutice
OF the INJURY which has arisen myself of this dis
cussiou.
This charge Of "an unnatural intimacy" (meanine
criminal connexion rests originally the ILL
port to which alluded time ago Ii involves a ma
ter o deep and painful interest and which I need
hardly say, my own feelings and of decacy would
forbid me To obrude in this the public attention.
were not that the of the appears require it,
IL has fallen to my lot to experience calamity, which
is likewise introduced by Mr. L. for tie sake his arguments
and IS too well understood 10 need naming Shortly
event, the tomb of
ort report which had been aoat Immediately after
my last mariiage;a report which had anguised through
IFS short life and expired,was raised again. by some of
those unhappy metdng spirits who onder of dealing
IN detracton than of exercising sympathy. II was, that
had been guilty of the charge above stated Again this
report iangushed, and again it died.--No il did not
utterly die thought indeed had died. it has been
cherished II seems by individuals been again
brought forward and under more honorab pa,ronaee il
would seem than heretofore! And any one, q would
here ASK justify himself his conscience in admit
ting an idle least edited where the man is best
known. as evidence against him.
Possibly Mr. L. may have fallen in with two or
three of those h6eTdt So,s (for the NAV bel
who, possessed of idea that have in point of
received mortal wound. have given inmaton that hi
as well be despatched of MY misery-Hold
you hands, compassionate spirits! take red that your stem
der mercies be not "crue" My rs by no means
so desperate as you may imagine; and produce num-
hers who think so thar know much you do
But let me proceed 10 an exhibition of INV case.
Every candid and considerable person must reflect thai
charge OF this nature does well admit disproy
ed III formal and direct and therefore thai il is
the part OF Justice as well &c generosity dscredit such
report unless there shall appear evidence tn establish
Is correctness. But since am before the public and
since do not intend be drawn out in this way again il
may be expected that should say what may be said in my
own behalf.
First them to this report oppose general tenor of INV
own ra:ter-ar enoughI acknowledge, from any claim
to be considered as absolutely perfect yet some account
would humbly trust, i'll r"pene slanderous rumor un
supported by evidence Secondly oppose to it, the want
OF any charge of this before the council tried
my case as before mentioned. Thirdly the impression on
the "ihos OF the great mass OF the people, vinced by
their respectful attention my ministerial exercises in the
oereht sections OF the country within the range nv
operations And iourthy. under existing
mink may be permitted to bring forward my decl4-
ralion' and as indeed it be expected that should
40 PoSlretY dUer in the fear of God THAT TIE REPoR
is FALsElhat guilty as above stated; and
moreover, that never made such PROPOSAL ever in
duged Thought of doing so-This style, together will,
ali this egoSSo unpleasant my feelings the ca
| to lis true,
| am nearly done with this Without urging y
caln 10 any reparation 10 which may think myself
Tied tor the Injurious eatmentI have experienced it shall
sufce me to commit these remarks to the candid attention
o the public under the favor of Him who Judges
w. Before conclude however, let take occasion 10
saw that though setting value upon my regulations
think am bound TO do, could it i'm
mnlated on the altar of public debate, without stepping
forward TO ward off the blOwand though defend myself
from the high charge which has been preferred against me;
tand nom which hereby claim exemption -ir is
my rtst to have it thought that have my course
clear OF all mprudencps And while, without thinking
necessary TO name these mprmdences, freely admit hei
eXiStemce congratulate those who wing preserved
from the points Of these poisonous horn NAV have no
cause as myself 70 humiliation and regret
In closing this apes" desire (and say in the
sincerity nfmy hearth that am of being ac
tuated herein by any impulse from spirit of retaliation
1t have considered myself niu ed by of the due
exercise OF hberay and charity. DESTROYS of at
rihuting the motive the discussion which have noticed
to any positive maignity: and while willing to give
due credit TO any consideration that suggested by
way of apology for this injurious treatment hope ever to
hold in recollection the divine admonitou" Rccomre
to evil for evil"
ANDREW BRoADDUs
Caroline, March 18TH 1926.
RS. This appeal is made. chiefly with view
who though disposed to exercise due canor beray
IN forming their opinions with respect accusation
complained of might, nevertheless feel some unavorable
apprehension should that accusation, proceeding does
from honorable quarter. remain unnotced on nv
10 the verdict of of the description Just mentioned
now feel willing to commit myself. AS those CON
trary disposition need not expect satisfy the till
extngush the spirit of persecution. Alb.
ErfrGct oa letter from Gen .4ndl,eD Jackson 10 Me
Hon. II. Exon, dnted
WHEELING, Va, March %, 1925.
Dear Sir: have this moment received Your Letter "a
the 18th inst. enclosing conversation with Nr. HI
and which IS now travelling about Snbad story This
ohcer OF the southern army may be ascerained, when
reach Nashville and Dhen he it is quite probable lie
VIII be found 10 be tool whohas sold his signature
am very certain thatat Washington, Pa. in Novem-
nd, III