Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-01
cause Kentuck will fight like dc very
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SCENE 2d.-A drawing room.

ny oeHteuienJ nave you seen TINS
mornings papers.
.N.fFtaur. have seen them, sir, and
fully understand your aIlusion.
johnson. beg leave of you Mr.. Clay,
not to suffer yourself to be disturbed by
the publication Of such infamous Sian
ders; depend upon it sir, it will not be
believed by your real friends who best
know you.
sW.drth. Mr.. G. you are too sensitive;
be patieRt but a while, and the conspira-
tors VII be caught in their own trap.
Clay. Shall | not insist upon an in
vest,gation?
John. They will evade it sir, because
they can offer no proof.
Clay shall move for a committee
of Investigation to be composed of their
own friends.
M's4rth Depend upon it sir, they
will not appear before the committee,
for the best of reasons, that they cannot
bring aught against you. 1t would truly
give me infinite pleasure to hear that
the hero of New Orleans was not a.
mongst the conspirators, but. but -
Clay. | understand you; but my
worthy friend, publicklv be will take no
part in the matter; but | am satisfied that
be is the head and soul of the conspira
cy. He hates me as he does satan, and
can assure you my friends, that there
IS no love lost between us. could not
vote for such a man, were he even pos
sessed of the necessary qualifications,
but he has no other claims but such as
he has acquired by his military fame
The matter shall be investigated, and
the ~rutians ferrat'ed out.
act H.
SCENE 2d-The entertainment and
Hermitage.
Enter Beverly ruth q numerous party
Jack | rejoice that | am in the midst
of my friends where | can speak my
sentiments freely and without reserve.
Beverly. Command me sir, / am at
your service.
J1ck. | thank you my friend; am
sensible of your regard, and now you
can render me an important service.
Clay must be put down, he is in my way
to the presidential chair; that will be
killing two birds with one stone. What
think We gentlemen Speak freely.
BeU. Good, good, my worthy gene
raj: we unanimously agree to your pro-
position, but your plans, sir, your plans
deportation, and mode OF attack -
Jack. Gentle men, in this kind of
warfare | am a mere novice; entirely
out of my element. My sword is my
strong and sure weapon: but in the
present case can make no use of it. Vi
client means will not answer my purpose;
If it did, could send the rascals to the
iii the twinkling of an eye
Fsourishing MS ssoord 0ver Ma heads Of has com.
p4ny ]
Bee. Lord have mercy on usi arc
we not your friends, siT2
Jack Friends, to be sure you are. I
would not disturb a hair of your heads,
ye patriots. only meant to exhibit in
your presence a specimen of my PROV
ess; but, gentlemen, Ji;Rging asOoy his
sWordl as | said before, this war must
be carried on without sword, spear, or
other warlike instruments, and in the
enemy's country.
Ben. In tina, kind of warfare the en-
envy is well skilled. Clay writes we'll;
besides, General, to give the d-i
his due, he is an honest fellow; and a.
bcve all, Whispering into the Generals
earl he will act on the defensive il a
righteous cause.
Jack There is force 10 your re-
marks, sir; never counsel, [as'de, ptG-
cling ashland upon his forshsad and NUT
ter'ng out in famous, d. honorable Bot
no matter, the election is approaching,
and ] must be the President.
Bep. Let us see IS. 900, To the
point, my noble hero: to the point
time is precious, | wait your orders.
Jack. Well then, Mr.. Beverley, to
you will assign the chief command of
the expedition. Kremer will serve you
as abide camp: Green and Coleman
will publish your proclamations, and
write them too il necessary; for you
know | can only write on the subject of
blood and slaughter. shall command
the corps de reserve, and serve as occa-
sion may require.
Bsr. wait your orders sir.
Jack. 1t has been the custom a.
mongst civilized nations previous to any
hostile movement, to publish a nantes
to. In accordance, then with this ge-
neral rule of nations, | % furnish you
with the outiines hnadi0o him N oonsrI