Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-14

lnteiigencer, shows the spirit in which the Jacks
party wages the Afirmus every thing accusing
ALL they respect the sanctity no social barrier and
disregard the obligation Of private and personal rot
No man is safe from their poisonous shafts no innn
oence can shield him, proof vindcaie. Repuls.,l in
one quarter thay Instantly the attack ON some
unexpected paint, aud however often defeated ALWAYS
ca'm the victory, and rush the repeated charge with
renovated spirit. Wherever man by his active in
duence, or the silent force his character and virtues
lends an etiectua aid TO the ADMINISTRATIONS him they
single out for attack. There are few men lie
em,nence in the U. States, not Belonging TO the par
~ OF Gen. jackson, who have not been assailed in
their turns attempted be sacrificed 10 his advance
tnent None allowed 10 be honest, who do no,
support bin attachment his cause is the mantle OF
ample dimensions, which hies in its folds all dejcen
cy Of talent aud all defects of character We are
persuaded the reader Will consider Mr.. Warfeld,s rs
no the Least hagrant exanle Of this nature that has
been given IN the progress OF the Presidential
TO THE EDITORS
Messrs GALES " SEAroN will do re the favor of in
sorting in the lntelligeucer, the following S, temen-
My for making this request is, that the
Pers published IN tins town are weekly papers, and
should have no opportunity of giving publicity TO il
Ill Wednesday next. HENRY Il. WAKEFIELD.
FhEDERIckrowN. May 9th 1928.
TO THE PUBLIC.
Having, it is we'll known for the last three wears
declined all solicitations from friends to enter nto
puoc lie, and being. peacefully Engaged in private
pursuits, was perfectly astoisled at The anton uu
provoked, and malignant attack made on me this
day. in newspaper published in this place called the
"Kepooiican Citizen" respecting the late Presidential
election protest against the ri sht of any Editor of
a newspaper, or anonymous newspaper scridbler, 10
can on me concerning my political course. If tue
snbjoned nterrogaores designed to have an eff
ter on this part OF the country ONLY ceranly should
not coDdescend TO notice them. As TO any decetful
,nsiaious professions ofsympaihy for me, hold them
III pfo'ound unGttershe contempt. aun told, in the
"Chizen" that .esimony at hand fully and salts
tacoriy to establish the chargcsn and am dared 10
deny them. would have thy enemies to know that
tlare do all that doth become man. I call for the
proof, and demand the author The heterogeneous to
Which aude, are in the follow ing words:
"Did not the Hon. Henry Il. Warfcl state, after he
came from the city OF Washington that shott, before
Presidential election he received letter from Mr. Adams
requesting him 10 call aud see him.
"Did he say that, after having received second
letter., he called upon Nj Adams;
"Dd he nat say ihp, his arrival the presence Of
air Adams there were several members Of Congress- With
other gentlemen present. Did he not say. that Mr. Adams
tnd him hc wished 10 have private conversation With
him.
"Did ne say that after he and Mr. Adams had ret
rcd, that MIR. ADAMS ASKED HIM WHETHER HE COULD
NOT GIVE HIS VOTE?
"Did he say that he rcplicd YOU satisfy me onon
si,ue points. will have objections give yo my vote
"Did he not say that, after having had good deal OF
conversation, upon leaving the Adams oh
Ntat he hopai be had satisfied htnnp
Did he not say, that lie gave him belle We that he
eERFII-rLY SATIsfIEp?
Sid he say, that he gave casting vote of the
state of Maryland, by which Nr. Adams was elected
"71d d'd he NOT say. that he could gel o,ay FOREIGN
a0intntfnt d'a thai At reOuh NOT do for some time IL
oS1seh as at might lead Spicaa of He MANN, 81,
7e1tni things l0eTe coud1Cted?"
My personal acquaintance with Mr. Adams is ev.
tsey limited; never did receive from HIN any let
Ter, note, or written communication, az zH time ar Urn
on auy business. pubic pirate; nor did be ever re
quest, 10 writing. verbally, any private courersa-
ton with me- never held With MIR. Adams am con.
Sersaon upon the subject of my vote on the Presden
ual election He never made 10 me an overture of
any character, that subject. If had been posi-
bic for him 10 trave been tst 10 all feelings of deli
cacy and ProPriety, as TO have made any overture
would have Indignantly repealed the insult. Since
the close of the session in 122I-5 I have mt seen
Mr. Adams, did ever, before 0r i,ce that fine
receive any communication from him on the subject OF
foreign mission OF the nine REPRESENTATIVES. from
hiaryiand four being for General Jackson and five
having voted for MIR. Adams, as one of them I may
have said that gave the casting vote OF The State In
voting for Mr. Adams was Influenced By conscien.
ttous belief of his decided superiority 10 Cen Jack
eon and under clear conviction that the safety and
best Interests of Mary land, and the safety and
welfare of my cunntry, would las they have been\
he emphatcaliy sIbservCd and promoted. More
nrer, dnrIug the contested election in the Dis
,tict represented in the Summer of 1924, the pub
IG mind was mnch agitaed the subiert Of
the Presidential election, which was 10 take place In
this Stale after the election of members 10 Con-
gress In my private conversations, and in NV pub
tic addresses, ] avo,yed my decided preference for
Mr.. CLAY That my ect chuice mould be Mr. Adams
isn't that would be governed in my vote on that
question, should it dcvolre the House Of Repr
iaGVes, hy what might be the asccr;aned wishes of
majority Of the citizens OF the District. The result
Of The election proved that there was large majority
OF The voters In that District in favor of Mr. Adauss
election. was bound, under those circumstances by
the pledge which bad both privately and publicly
given 10 my constituents, TO- vote for MIR ADAMS.
The facts which tnere stare in the distinct
recoilertion OF some of tue most respectable citizens
of this State
HENRY RIDGEIY WAKEFIELD.
TREpERIcKTowS, OH .Nay, 1923.
The Baltimore Republican informs us, fiat ilte let.
ter from Gen. Greene 10 Col Ohio II. Williams. In
which tie General committed two mistakes IL matters
Of fact remarkable 10 induce suspicion Fiat the