Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-07-10

| after thoughts. You were, in the spring 81 TO-
26, borne down, by the clamors raised by your
shipping interest, against the change IN your
Colonial System. Eager for some pretsxt, on
which to abandon the policy of the Act OF s2s,
you siezsd on that of picking:a quarrel with
the American Government, OF which you are
hno1 trying 10 lay the blame on our shoulders.
In one more letter, Sir, the last with which
shall trouble you on the occasion, shall state
more distinctly the grounds ofthls supposition,
and recapiiuate the facts OF the whole case.
Meantime. pray you TO accept the assurance,
SC. ANAMERICAN CITIZEN.
From the Hheeling Gazette, June 3o.3
We publish in our paper Of to-day, copy OF
letter from Gen. Jackson to Carter Beverly,
ESQ who is now in this place, and received by
him in reply 10 4 letter which he addressed to
the General, requesting confirmation OF the
statements, which were first published IN the
Fayetteville Observer, in the form Of an anony-
nous letter, of which Mr. Beverly is now the
avowed author. This letter from Gen Jack
SON was by permission Of Mr.. Beverly. put in
to The hands Of Mr. Clay, ON his arrival in this
town on the 2lst ult. Mr.. Clay, in the presence
of a large nupber Of gentlemen, declared IN
the most solemn and positive manner, that the
statements contained in the letter so far as IL
concerned himself had no foundation in truth,
and so far as his knowledge authorized him to
speak in behalf Of his friends, he could pro-
nounce it equally false and unfounded.
| To those who are anxious 10 see this matter
| more fully developed, this letter from General
| Jackson will be deemed valuable acquisition.
The affair has now assumed such a character
that it will admit of a thorough and ample in
| vestigation. An issue can now be made up,
that will test the true merits Of the case. Mr..
| Clay has never shrunk from the most rigid
scrutiny into his public characterize now pro-
fesses his readiness, as well as the highest sa-
tisfaction at the opportunity which is afforded
him, to meet this reiterated and degrading at
| tack upon his political honor and integrity
He will deem il a duty which he owes 10 him.
self and to the public, 10 stand forth and vindi-
cote his character from foul and odious charge,
emana,ing as it does, from distinguished
parsonage as Gen. Jacksnn-The name OF the
hero's respectable informer must now be given
up, and he must come forward, and substanti-
ate satisfactorily the truth Of his statements, or
be prepared to take his station by the side Of
a kindred accuser, who cried aloud and spared
! not, until the day Of trial The confidence Of
Mr.. Clay's friends in his political honesty, is
not to be disturbed by vague and indefinite re-
ports, even although General Jackson himself
propagates their circulation. He must offer
something more than his own conjeciures and
suppositions to persuade them that Mr.. Clay is
an unprincipled and ?roAigate politician.-
They will call for proofs--undeniabl proofs, in
the place of unauthorized differences and inu-
endoes. So much gross and palpable misrep-
resen,alion has been thrown upon the public
conduct of Mr.. Clay by his political enemies,
it cannot be expected that any new charge a.
gainst him will be received with ready creduli-
ty. He has been visited with a measure Of ca
lumny and abuse which rarely falls TO the LOT Of
any man. His public and private character has
been assaulted in every shape which it was pos
sible for political animosity 10 suggest. He
has withstood the storm Of the most violent
ard mcrciless persecution-hrm and undaunted
he has braved its fury-snd we feel perfect Sc
curity in our belief that he will come forth un-
injured by this threatening blast from the pre-
tended tranquil region of the "Hermitage"
The advoc ates Of Mr.. Clay, Notwithstanding
their enthusiastic devotion to him and bis cause,
and their present implicit belief in the rect,ude
and purity of his principles, however painful
may be the sacrifice, are nevertheless prepared
to yield him up 10 public indignation and scorn,
il Gen Jackson, or his political associates shall
convict him of bargain, intrigue and corruption.
They ask but the same measure of Justice to
be dealt out to his accusers, il they should fail
iu their proof of the charges-if nothing
should be found to authorize their assertions,
let them be visited with the infamy and con-
tempt which the enormity of their SANDER
merits from an insulted and outraged commu-
nifty. Mr.. Clay's friends are willing to abide
the issue of the investigation which will un
doubleday be instituted by the production Of
this letter from Gen. Jackson. 1t is not our
purpose TO express an opinion at this time,
as to the motives which may have actuated
General And'w. Jackson in propagating state.
ments SO derogatory to the public character Of
Mr. Clay, and sustained by testimony, appar-
emily Of loose and uncertain descrp,ion-nor
isit for us to say, what kind or quality of evil
dence, might beIsuficient 10 produce an irresist-
bic conclusion in the mind Of the General, that
a great political rival would decend to use the
bases, means for the promotion of his own am.
bilious purposes. The letter speaks for itself,
and we recommend an attentive perusal of it to
our readers, as it will certainly lead to course
Of inquiry attended with important results.
HERMITAGE June e. 1907