Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-22

SUMNER LINCOLN FAIRFIELp.-Wo GrJ
1t impossible to please every one; and OF all
persons, the individual whose name is at tho
mead OF this article, seems 20 be the most d.'-
''"'. y week or two since, we published one
oi ms best poems, and accompanied il with
introductory remarks, which we certainly con-
sldered complimentary 10 his standing as n
poet, and as man OF genius, TO which lie has
taken strong exceptions, and charges US WITH
dong him injustice. IN relation to the subject
lie has addressed Us long letter, which ho
wishes us to lay before the public; but cons;l.
eriHg all the circumstances of the case vo
must decline doing so, though we have no oh
Ject'"n' 10 lis Icing read by the world
Mr.. Fairfield compIl:ns Of having snGerod
much at the hands of malcyolent world. and
THINKS that nc has been wantonly prosecuted
by those who write merely for effect, with
which class ho has been pleased TO rank orc
humble selves. For others we will not soeak.
but for ourselves we will say, that VIC have
never Intentionally sought to do him an injury.
As writer we respect him, and have been
among the iirst to applaud his talents, and COM.
mend his productions to the kindness and al
tentlon of the world, yet in doing so, we have
not been cautious about speaking of his eccen-
triciiies and io!blos. Like too many poets he i,
an enthusiast, and seems to think, that there IA
no glory so bright MS that which surrounds tho
brow OF the sons of song; and that there is no
happiness so enyiable, as that which is foun.
Ill the miSeries" of poet, confined 10 bis
pallet oil straw and . Cobwcbed garrett" Ee
"'.i' as we hope, soon discover his error; con-
Inc himself 10 some regular employment, and
be man again. We wish him well; and do
most sincerely assure him, that whatever wo
nave SAID OF linn, has been said with entire
good viii, and with a hope that it would be-
tie means OF inducing hun to quit the life Of a
hapicss Mandcrcr, and betake himself to son,o
steady and useful employment. He is a gen
tleman of talents and education, and isenti,lel
10 the patronage Of the world; and we feel
assured that il will BE- awarded 10 him. with 4,
liberal haad, Whenever he will seek il; Iii,
nis!ortunea, such as they have been, like tloso
which attend too many of our SEX, have had
Their origin in imprudonce and the faiacious.
ness Of calculation, and can Only be remcdca
b. discretion
We are sorry 20 observe tha, Mr.. Fairfield
'ns.sis III strong torGIs on the psoprioty Of hav.
ing his letter published; and still more sorr,.
are we t" notice, that he deems it proper IN
indulge Ill ,hroats TO induce US 20 lay Il br,
fore the public. This course will not avail hin,
anything; and though we are easily led, il -
hard TO drive us:--wo triR not be driven. H.
he wishes his letter published, hc can avail
himself OF the columns of some other press, as
he says he VII; and to such course We can. ,
not have any possible objection.
We 90 not mean TO insnuatc that he has
ever been sni'ty of any moral aberra-
tons; bot must INSIST, that the extrayapanco
OF ilis calculations have often involved him in
perplcNlties. We wish him great success; ani
II lac but properly directs those talents which
God has gwen MIN lac canno; fail meeting with
The consun"nation Of tic hopes he has induIg 4
IN, IN his happier end better moments. IL va
can assist hiin. i, VIII give us groat plcas,us
to do so; and we shall be among lho last -
raise any obstacle 10 rotard his progress TO.
wards ihc goal of lonourabio pFofe,ment.
We renew 10 Mr.. Fairfield. our assurances
of respect; tender him our best wishes for h.l
hcalih, property and bappness;- assure hna
that We arc sorry 10 end, that in our attempts
10 do hhn service, wc have incurred his dis
pleasure: ard th1s rcr "''rg, VIC bid BIN isfs-
sell