Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-12-20


sell; and II rests with Virginia TO saw whether
she viii tske the stand that the God of Nature
intended she should, or by dpa'hy, dioisioa, and
a'sfrocfton let it pass from her forepe into other
handsi
Your petitioners. as in duty bound, pray, SC.
and wiil ever fray, Sc.
COMMUNICATED
BfentSriHe, Fec. Sd, 1927.
On the motion OF Col. John ellison, the county
court OF FRINGE William, adjourned TO enable the
ciiizens OF the county who were present IN nv
press their sentiments and feelings upon the occa
ZION OF a late caumnious attack ia the limited
states Telegraph, upon their couniyman, judge
WIN. A q. Dade- Whereupon, the meeting was
organized by calling Col Gibson TO the Char, and
appointing James G. Bryce. Esq Secretary.
Oh the motion oil John w. Tyler, Esq. the fol-
lowing solutions were unanimously aiop.e ed.
RESOLVED, That we regard the privilege of free
expression and interchange of opinion in respec,
10 pubic men and measures, as the great conser-
'aiive principle of our Republican Governments:
anu 'hst we view with regret and dissprrobaiion.
as tending TO restrain and overawe its fair and
ies'Ninate exercise, the violent personal denuncia-
ton and slandeious attacks upon character ,vbich
nave been permitted upon both sides in the presen,
political contest.
Resolved, That we, the neighbours and coun
ty-men OF Judge WIN. a. G. Dade. who are well
acquainted with his character and conduct, public
hston,a iate slandereus attack uIon him contained
IN iester pufporting to have been written a, o.
co9oan, IN Virginia, published in the u States r.
iesrsph, that being Informed Of the Circumstance
on which That attack processes. to be grounded
we consider 1t bottomed upon misre representation.
anu eh'Heiy destitute OF truth, and that whatever
uIhsiences may exist between some of US. and
that gentleman as TO the choice of the next Pc
silent oil the United States, we entertain now AZ
we have always done, the most perfect confidence
in his integrity and honor
RESOLVED, That we feel just pride in stating.
ina, we nave unqnestionable evidence, that the said
publication in the Telegraph was not made or an
ihorized, or counienanced by anv ci,tyao of
Prince William, and that it has met with as il DE-.
serves the indignant reprobaton of both political
parties.
Resolved, That the Editors of the L. States
Telegraph, hichm"nd Enquirer, Nat. In,ellisen-
Ger, Phenix Gazette and Constitutional WIZ he
requested, tn justice Judge Dade to publish The
foregoing resolutions in their respective papers.
(Signed)
JOHN GIBSON, Jr. Chairman.
). q. Bryce. Secretary
sL-5 The following correspondence was mo-
dnced By the Communicai alton of tie nrac.dino
Resolutions to the Judge
FIeeitooOd, Prince WIAiuni, Dec. 5, 1927.
Lear Sir The enclosed Resolutions unani.
mousiy adopted at respectable IN ceiling Of the
citizens OF this county, held at Brent.yille on the
ID instant WIZ prove 10 you that, amongst your
eoCntymen and those who know you best, one
leeiing only prevails in relation TO the wanton.
unpIovoksd, and slanderous attack made n, Won
In letter sTecently published in the u s. Tsle
graph, and which letter purported 10 be written a,
Occoquan, Va.
hardly deem It necessary TO add, that it gives
u,e sieal pressure 10 have IT in my power TO be
apie 10 furnish you with evidence, so coucIusiv.
OF the high estimation in which Won are bsIJ b.,
your countymen OF both political parties. Inn, !
cannot refrain from saying, that il is sourca M
no iiite sratinea'ion to me, that of the meeting a.
Dove alluded to, at least thirds were the warn
ana decided friends and supporters of General
jackson, and though /. for one, confess tina, |
look tot elevation OF Gen Jackson 10 the frs,
Office IN the gift Of the American people with
deep and anxious soliciiude, could not conseo, IN
witness snch wanion and unfounded attack
tpurporling to come from the county of nv rel
dence) upon the private anc public character of
citizen who has, and who is daily rendering srch
important services both to his county and STATE
without according expression of nv mos, de-
cided reprobation.
l am, dear sir,
your friend and ob't sery'i,
JOHN GIBSON, IT,
To Judge VIM. A G. Dade.
The above is copy of letter addressed ~
"' " 'nS ua'e when tbls PuTports 10
Oe" - JIG. ir.
Clocer Hui. December GtA, 1877
Dear Sir: have received with warm sensib I;tv
the testimonies of the goJd will and confidence of
my ne Shoors and couniymen, afforded in the 70.
solutions OF the BrentsvIlle meeting. of rb,cb
you have as their Chairman, transmitted me a en-
Py. Always holding 10 due respect and e.lima
'ion The opinion OF the public grateful TO everv
man when favorable to him, and almost in lspen-
sable TO the utility Of one in the service of ~
republic, have even set a peculiar value on ,ha,
oil those, with whom | am directly associa,ed
and who have the best means OF apureciatjng ~.
real character Grossly and wautonly a.sailed be =
nsmeless and irresponsible pen, was dissrme5
oil the means OF defending myself, and exposing
the utter faisehood OF my cslumniator. Bnt ,boss
have taken on themselves that Office. whose voics
cannot ibli oil Commanding credit and respect.
wherever II shall be heard nor is it the le,s,
gratifying crcumstsnce in this defence. tina, in the
midst OF unexamPlej political excitement il has
been principally conducted by men, who, true to
the ma1ims OF honor end justice, have not regard
ed difference OF political opinions as apy reason
why they should withhold their suppof, from Al
individual, unJusily and wantonly, or malicious
ly assailed in his private character I bee of vou
TO tender to che meeting in which you presijeJ
my profound Acknowledgements for their manly
and generous yindication.
And accept for yourself the assurances
Oi my high respect and esteem,
VIM. a. G.. DADE.
Col John Gilson
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