Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-12-19

pear most advisable. II is true that before had full
evidence OF Mr. Stevenson's hostilav, End reflected
on the proprety of exposing his inconsistency; hut
inasrnuch he had published nothing which denti-
ed him with the charge of NAL administration against
Mr. Adams, was induced 10 decline it. But when
lus Saratoga letter WIS published, dcnouncng the
Administration and It's supporters, as men, who by
their acts, were likely to destroy free system of
Government, felt it to hc my duty to inform the
public that there had been time when he was ex-
trcmely anxious to be considered holding very DIFF
fercnt sentiments; and that too, long after the cause
on which he prcteNls TO tound his opposition
was distinctly knownto c.st.
alr Stevenson represents re oS berg particularly
hostile to him. and yet complains that did not bring
forward this charge against him st an earlier period
and more especially at the time ne elected Speak
er; wfcn he says, might have aided my party in
most impGrtant moment; and, from not doing so,
wishes the public to infer that, at hat time had not
conceived the loca nj making the charge. Does Mr.
Stevenson suppose that thore so ignorant of the
character OF the times. know tina. the most
positive rroot o. all have stated of him. and five
times : much more, would have been of no q. ALL
When MS election was determined upon. The result
Of the late Presidential election is e,cient COM
mcntary upon that point and Mr.. sevenson's declar-
alton that hrs election political is full answer TO
all his INQUIRIES
Anxious Us Mr.. Stevenson is to have the public be-
cvc. that he had intercourse with ne " relation
20 tie election of Speaker vet there is enc part of
my statement he has not though proper to aten,pt
TO contravert that Is. the observations which ne made
to me n the Spring OF 1925, when it was supposed
that Mr.. Clay would not be in the slccecdipr Con
gress: and when he took occs sion to protest against
tho election of Mr. McIIane, account of his beno
fedsrallst Let me- enquire why it was that he ar3-
preached me that occasion; WHY did he not oo
to those friends OF the Administration with whom he
was intimate, Why not 70 TO those men of influence
aud character, who were popular with their party,
II ms object was 10 get correct iniormation as to
whether Mr.. McLane was TO be- supported, and the
republican party so near to his hcsrt, broken down
and DESTROYED, BY the election Of federast: thu,
were the meH he ought 10 ,ayc consulted He surely
did not take the pains TO approuch me, person for
whom 1t seems he had very great aversion: merely
for the purpose ofpuitine me my guard against
the commission ot great as that OF VOTING
Tor fedeTulist as Speaker. Such were not the mo-
tlves which influenced Mr.. Stevenson on that occag
Slon ne wished to ascertain views, and to attach
me to 'ls interest; and it of my greatest of
fences. and with him the strongest evidence of nv
bitter feelings towards Southern men," that did
not ultimately support him. That the course which
nave represented him ptrs,iipg towards me- WIS
similar to that which he pursued towards others is
shown by Governor .Uetcalfc, of Kentucky in a lot
ter to me- an extract Of which is annexed TO this pub
LEGATION.
When wrote my letter 20 the Editor off the Com
ffItu'lonal Wing, sensible as now am that
u Wo ct not be IN my power to produce positive pronT
that Mr. Stevenson had used the expressions hmm
ted n hin1. was aware that no one was con,lsant
o. Inc TACT mt felt confident if be should denv
allegation, that whore were both equally well
Known nay reputation would suffer nothiDr nv beino,
put in competition with that of GIr. Stevenson Since
the publication OF that letter. Mr. Whittlesev has
sustained me III all the particulars referred to him.
and have IN addition. the statements of several other
gentlemen, and could have procured that of several
others had supposed necessary from all which If
VIII De seen, that spoke Of TIE declaration of Mr
stevenson with some freedom, and not as one who
was making statements for the purpose of doinp a
personal injury.
ifthere is any part Of Mr.. Stcvcngon's Address
more weak and exceptionable than the rest it is TINT
nor no
Monday of December, 1925, with malice nrcpenso
fabricated tasehood concerning him. and told If to
inr- htlesey for the express purpose ofnlrnu the
character OF Mr. Stevenson. This is an artifce far
below what the world had right to expect from n
man In Mr. Steversons situation. 1t is shift which
no man would be expected to resort to it. eXcept for
the purpose of sustaining reputation which fDlIy
and ambition had reduced to mere wreck On tho
iIrSt Monday of December, 1925, Mr. Steyenson,s
situation could not excite the envy of anv MAN. he
was then sufficiently humbled to call forth the com
mlsseration Of even an enemy, much more ofaTI ono
VINO IKE me- had no other objections to him. than tn
which arose from his Garrulitv and erotism. To 500
man, claiming to be the Ajax of Virginia in the
House, so completely broken down and defeated that
otter an arduons personal for the office of
Speaker, he could procure but bare SEVENTEEN
V"teS 10 respond to his high claims, WAS more than
enough, to crafty any revenge / was cana HE of.
seeking against political enemy much less Mr. Sto
Vcnson who at that time did not consider as such
But will not longer dwell upon the subject; Mr..
oIt'efisoI mas denied the trut! OF assertion and
as think, has displayed great want of trr1e DIGNITY
by the incorporate manner in which he has sbo[ercd
abuse upon he has produced proof DESIGNED 70
sustain his denial, but it has tended to his convic
ton. Situated as he is, it is for the public to Judge
whether he Is is not dscrcIitcd witness fJ;GI
~ estimating his Importance he affects to consi
der himself degraded by having his veracity brought
in competition with mine. To this must be per
united briefly to reply that wherever there can be
lo'nd disinterested gentlemen, equal in number and
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conversations OF MIR. Stevenson in the Bank of Vir
ginla and elsewhere, who shall agree in statement
stamping talsehoodupon my 'front.' then shall fold nv
arms, and quietly content myself TO wear it there;
then, and not till them will consider that cornpl
mont Is paid to ne, when am told that my charac
ter for truth and veracy is superior to that of Mr.
AIiirc" Stevenson y. SLOANE.
DecembSr III, 1922.
fatract 2t er trop, G6csraor -rcoJt, of beniuczy
49, a0tea lie 2fSt Nons0iber, 1928.
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