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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-05-16
noUsE oF REPResENrArfyEs
WI nORG.8.V.

Mr. Tracy offered the following memorial. anf
moved its reference 70 the Committee on the judi
ciry.
To the Hon. Senate and n. AZ n. offhe L. s.,
az Congress assembled &!
The memorial Of the Subscribers, delegates as
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-05-16

The question beng at length taken, the amend
ment was rejccted-ayes 81, noes 6l.
The Committee then rose, and reported the BIDS
to the House; when that for the relief of S,ou
was ordered to third reading; but the bill for thu
relief OF Simmons, together Will: the amendment
in favor OF Morris, after being again discusse,..
were negatived By large majority.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-05-16

Hierls Of The Superior CoWrf.-We state with,
asure, that tc eljcH son OF the lae Cove rnot
linton, Charles II. Clinton, Esu. has been
io;ed Clerk OF the superior Court Of tie city Of
CIV York. He Is allowed by al who know him
i be fitted BY talents, requirements. and charar.
for the office. and tie selection i. one wbic
,se have no doubt will meet with very general ~.
prevail " :. J9pi7soi
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-11-27

OF which he knew me TO be possessed
What use he intended to make of il,
knew not, nor have | a right to inquire
or to vindicate sny suspicion that be
would make an unfair one, that was hi,
concern, not mine; and his character
was suHicIeDtto sustain the responsibility
for II. knew, too, il an uncandid use
should be made of il, there would be
found those who would so prove il. In
dependent Of the terms of intimate friend.
ship, on which MIR. Giles and myself
have ever lived together, tie worlds
respect entitled him to the justice OF my
testimony to any truth he might call for
and how that testimony should connect
me with whatever he may do or write
hereafter, and with his whole career, rs
you apprehend, is not understood by
me. With his personal controversies |
have nothing to do, never took any part
IN them, or in those of Any other per
son; add TO this, that the state ment |
have given him on the subject of Mr.. A.
dams, is entirely honorable to him, in
every sentiment and fact it contains
There IS not a word in il in which would
wish to recall; it is one which MIR. A.
himself might willingly quote, did he
need to quote any thing. 1t was simply
that during the continuance OF the EN-.
barge, Mr.. A. informed me of combi-
nation without naming any one concern.
ed in it, which had for its object Sc.
verance of the union for a fi,oa at least
that MIR Adams aud myself, not being
then in the habit of mutual consultation
and confidence, | considered it as the
strongest proof of the purity Of his pa
triotism, which was able to lift him a
bove all party passions when the safety
OF his country was endangered; nor have
kept the honorable fact to myself, du.
ring the late canvass particularly, had
more than one occasion to quote it tn
persons who were expressing opinions
respecting him, of which this wa. a di-
rect corrective have never entertained
for Mr.. Adams any bnt sentiments oil rs
TEEN and respect; and il we have not
thought alike on political subjects, | vel
never doubted the honesty of his opin
ions; of which the letter in Question, il
Published, will be an additional proof
Still recognize your friendthip in eng
costing q review of it. am glad of thi.
! ms OF every other occasion of repeating
to you the assurance o! my constant at.
tachment and respect.
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-11-27
From the National Intelligencer.
MR.. GILES

".I:ark, how PLAIN tale shaa put him dorm"
The unexpected appearance Of Mr.
Jefferson's letter Of Dec. 25, 1896, to
Mr.. Giles, has induced most extraor
binary controversy, in which il has been
our lot, under sheer sense Of what is
due to truth, TO bear part.
The explanation, which accompanied
the publication Of that letter in this pa
per, was. on the face of il, authorized
by Mr.. Adams. For what we subse
quentIy published on the subject, and
what we shall now say, Mr.. Adams is in
no wav responsible.
Ia the explanation referred to, no at
tack was made upon Mr.. Giles. 1t ap
pears to have been intended purely as a
mark of respect to the memory of Mr.
Jefferson, and to avert misconstruction
of his statements. OF the appearen,
anachrenism in toat letter, attributed to
defeat of memory, the late letter OF
Mr.. L. j. Randolph, affords solution
which appears to us satisfactory, though
certainly the letter of Mr. j. was subjec,
TO different Interpretation.
Mr.. Giles, though the explanation did
notimpeach him, seized upon j. with ca.
gerness as an excuse for assailing Mr.
Adams and us Forgetful of the res
pect due as well to himself as to the un.
improbable integrity of the president
he did not scruplc. in his notice of tina
explanation, TO impugn the veracity q
that eminent individual. 1t is true, tina,
10 the reply TO our refutation Of tina
statement, he seemed inclined TO alb
solve himself from the imputation of hav
ing fabricated SO gross calumny. w.
shall not handy epltbets with Mr.. Giles
nor yudietiyely retortupon him his splen
etic remarks, our object being simply I,
| maintain the truth and sustain the right
eous cause. We shall content ourselves
therefore, with recurring to the lar
guage which Mr.. Giles thought fi to ap
| ply to the authorized statement publish
| ed by US. We extract from his letter
| few sentences:
"Mr. Adams positively assert. that MI
Giles and severa! other members of con
! gress, during this session of 1908
| wrote to him confidential letters, inform
ing him of the various measures propo
sed as reinforcements or substitutes 20
the embargo. and soliciting his opinion
upon the subject; be answered thes
letters with frankness and in condolences
When | first saw this unequivscal asser
ton of Mr.. Adams, unattended with an
mental reservation whatever-and whe
there was not the slightest trace upo
my memory Of the recollection Of an
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-11-27
PuBLIsHED. WEEKLY,
BY WASHINGTON EVANS,
TWO DOLLARS PEA AMuuM,

PATABLk IL ADVANCE;
or TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS.
AFTER THE rBAa EXPIRES.
m No paper discontinued until all srreara-
res are paid up, except at the discretion OF
he Editsr.
.. Advertisements inserted at the rate Of
One Dollar per square for the three first inser.
tiOns, snd twenty-five cents per square for each
,ubsequent Insertion.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-11-27

Dear Sir Your very friendly Ca
vor OF the 7ih inst. was presented 10
me the day before yesterday by DIR.
Wells, accompanied by Mr.. Sumner,
OF Boston ! Haa1iiested every aiien :
non 10 these gentlemen, which my re- !,
pect 70 inc letter presented by theTn IN,
sp'fed' Very free political conversa>
'ions look place between "a; aud Ire
grst to end such radical difiesensss o.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-11-27
San | Giles, or am l not:''

LErrxss FROM Nm. GILES To an. ADAMS.
During the session OF Congress which commenc-
ed November 7ih. 1913
WasdsngtOa, .NoU. 2, 1903.
Dear Sir: Permit me, In the undiguis-
ed spirit of friendship, to express to you
my regrets at not meeting you in the Sc.
nate chamber this morning regre,
your absence, not emily on account OF
the pleasure bad some time since anti
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-11-27
LETTER REFERRED TOT

MONTICELLO, JAN. 81, 1895.
Dear Sir:-Yonr favor of Jan. 18th is
reed. and am entirely sensible of the
kindnes of your motives which suggest
ed the caution il recommended: bu. |
believe what have cone, is the only
thing could have done. with honor and
conscience. Mr.. Giles requested me to
tate fact. which he knew HIMSELF and
Delaware journal., 1828-12-02
From The National Journal.

There is no circumstance in the history of this
country which Great Britain views with more salts
faction, and brighter hope of its successful issue,
than the efforts now making by the Southern lead
ers to excite the people to acts of resistance against
the Tariff Whether the result be the repeal of the
Tariff, or the separation of the States, it will be
equally gratifying to those among her legislators and
people, who having marked our growth with jealousy.
would view our downfall without regret.-if the
Tariff be repealed, we must still continue to groan
under the frauds of the British manufacturer. and lis
agent who will thrive upon the tribute unjustly and
Illegally extorted from us. Should the States sepa-
rate from the general confederacy we strengthen the
hands of monarchy, and supply new props to the
throne of despotsm. Let us hupe that the sagacity
and patriotism of our fellow -citzens will be suifi-
ciently united, to prevent either OF these results.
While Great Britain prohibits every article of Ame-
rican manufacture, do but justice to ourselves to
adopt measures of retaliation perfect as our cir
cumstances will permit and it must be source of
deep and general regret among those who entertain
enlarged views of the relations which equity has
tabshpd between foreign countries. that editors and
politicians should be found in our republic, who are
50 eagert to compel our home industry to succunb
der foreign yoke. While the restrictive system
operates so severely upon the agricultural interests
OF nur Northern Middle and Western States. it APP
pears selfish and ungenerous in the South, enjoying
as she does so extensive foreign market for her
ports to oppose that system to which alone the suf-
erng interests of the other sections OF the Union
can reasonably look for any relief from their excu
sive disadvantages.
Delaware journal., 1828-12-02

consstedin his determnedpupose not to pM doton'
II was this determined purpose that preserved MS
unbending integrity, and prepared him to be the sa-
v;our of Louisiana, and the envied avorite OF the
freemen Of America.
If his personal enemies, or those OF his country,
have ever, for moment, contryed to put MIN down,
thev have the poignant modification to feel that
their triumph was short-lived and effected not with
ont combination of g red spirit and sohate," and
that the farmers and mechanics, and other freemen
of America, whose reputation and interests ne had
so abIy sustained, would never suffer him to stay
doWn
Ihave seen the General, at his residence and at
this place, several times within four or live days
mast. He is in excellent health, and buslly occup-
ed upon his farm, and in the various duties incident
to his elevated station in society--such as the pro-
motion of literature and the arts. and more particu
arly in whatever relates to the Improvement OF agr'
J culture. and domestic manufactures l am, with
great regard, your friend, y. +. OAlNEo.
p. S. Col. Anderson was, for some years pre-
,ious 10 the Uor, member of Gen. Jackson's staff
hut never, believe, in action with him. Those
who have fought under Jackson, and who have done
their duty faithfully, respect and love him.
Since writing the letter of which the foregoing is
copy. Colonel Anderson has frankly admitted some
Of his errors and acknowledged that some OF his pre-
tended friends have deceived hlm-as you Hill have
seen in the last Nashville papers.
As regards the accusations of the friends of Gov
Shelby who are doubtless doing his memory and re.
putation great injury, have only to remark that, II
it is indeed the greatest of all possible virtues in
United States negotator, to cheat the Indians, then
may we consider Jackson to have been without this
virtue. He would not Intentionally cheat the mos
worthless Of the human family-he makes no bar
eains but such as are fair and honourable.
T.. P. G.
Delaware journal., 1828-12-02
FGIITTCAE.
From the National Journal.

.We nresent our eadersa letter written from Nashville,
by Gen Gaines to the Editor OF the Louisville ADVERTISER
and we therefore presume for publications. which we tR
thev will agree in thinking with Is the most nauseous
dose vet concoced By the late Presidential Canvass IL
will be rendered that Gen. Games is Bgader General
in the service Of the United States and that the rfesaent
is his constitutional superior The duty OF soldier the
honourabe decacy of an officer should have r strained
General Gaines from mixing in contest winch oeionPed
to The Of the United States, and not to the soldiers
in their service to determine. ModeS3 winch is never
more engaging than when It'll seen in SOLDER should nave
whspe red HIM that the United States had employed MN
for military purposes, and not to write eiecuoneefnH iet
ters for the newspapers equally dsresPecuul 70 MS SUI
perors, insulting to large portion OF the peoPc, ana ds
creabe FROM the great degree OF ignorance they dis
pay, To himself 49,
But there is another aspect of the which renders
the conduct Of Gaines yet more unsodiery and we are
compelled say, unworthy. The convection irresistible
from ptrsa, OF his letter, that was written under hri
persuasion that the election Of Gen. jackson was sure 1t
i maGest that he the volunteer Champion not OF the
Farmer Of Tennessee, but OF the President elect nf the
United States, who will be- ere long, the Commahdcr-h
Chief Of the Arny and tile Power entrusted with me no.
mination Of the Meor General Gen Ga'nes VIII heces
sarllv be suspected of intention OF tickling Cen jack
son. that the may remember him hereafter what
impu, aon upon sodier What stain upon chlValy
ing the setting AMI worshppns the rising sun and
forgetting villa, owing to his day as an 1hcer, and
his individual sclfsespect that he might secure the favor
able notice of Gen. Jackson VIII the office OF mayor
General compensate him FIR the dainution ot public re
specl Does he suppose that the pnhlc docs not ptne
rste his moves look with contempt upon their self
ishness If jackson be the that Gen. Games repre-
sents him, lie will through his shallow cunning
and dcspse him for it.
"We select passage for the particular attention
the reader Gen Gines Says He had been leg q s;evt
that Colonel Anderson incapable OF lending ntassl
TO faction headed by The aristoctacy OF Hartford Cor
venon and sustained by tle mis- raoe votArles of dcsel
ton sanlel and Cothn tandblis.'
"rne faction thus characterized is the late Admnstra
ton party Of the United States, embracing al least 70
fths Of their whole no9uation and 500,JO0 voters by
simple dash of his PEN iirrnN Games cosns inials
his feow-c2cus u intany-lnd stgma'izes then as
iacoptnd insinuates that they are led on by traors
The obligation we hope will not very soon be TO gotten
We Gen. Gaines letter with pain We were Won
70 respect the and honour tine soldier These tee
ngs are necessarily smothered in contempt for the mea
motives whien ctuted the weak BRAN that permitted, an
the illbeiaIity that characterizcs the letter"
Delaware journal., 1828-12-02
GOVERNOR GILES.
From the Norfolk (Tugiaia) Herald.

Among the nonstrositles tn which the present en-
bittered Presidential contest has given rseis the
volting spectacle OF Governor OF Virginia turning
ploit,ca slang -whangpr, and embarking in wortly
warfare in the newspaper against President OF the
United States. Instead of employing his time and
talent to promote the interests and sustain the honor
Of the Safe. Governor Giles has left these small af
fiirs to shift for themselves. whilst he has given
Loose TO his own selfish and yindictive passions in
futile attacks upon John Quincy Adams. whose ele-
waited station and superior talents had excited his
envy aud hatred beyond bearing. Having more re.
spect for his character and station than Mr. Giles
had for his, Mr. Adams bore these envenomed attacks
in silence This forbearance. however, only embol-
deHed our magnanimous Governor; and he went
so far as TO violate the confidence of private friend
ship, bv publishing letter lrom Mr. Jefferson of the
26h December, 1925, in which Mr.. Jefferson ex-
pressed his disapprobaon of certain doctrines in
Mr. Adams first Message to Congress. This let
ter, with columns of comments from Mr.. Giles
prolific pen, was published in the Richmond Enqui-
rer. twelve or fifteen months ago, and trumpeled
from one end Of the Union to the other, with the
view of niurins Mr.. Adams election. 1t has since
been proved, as many of readers have seen, that
MIR. Jefferson enjnned it upon MIR. Giles, in the
very first paragraph of this letter. (Which by the by.
Mr. Giles took good care to expunge, not 10 publish
it. Yet Mr.. Giles did publish ii !; while he took
care to withhold from the public another letter from
Mr. Jefferson of the 25th December. 1925, (the day
preceding the date of the one which he published
IN which Mr. Jefferson avowed the utmost confidence
in the patriotism and integrity OF Mr. Adams con-
duct in turning his back upon the Northern faction
in support of Mr. JefIerson's admnistration-which
letter Mr. Giles had the writer's permission to pub
lib, II he thought proper.
To publish such letter, however, or any thing
that might do Justice to Mr.. Adams, was beyond the
reach of Mr.. Giles magnanimity. The letter, never
theless has been brought to light. Mr.. Thomas J.
Randolph, Mr.. Jefferson's executor, though not a
political friend of Mr.. Adams, has, on application,
furnished copy of it, which has been published in
Iseycral of the papers, fours among the rest) ac'
Delaware journal., 1828-12-02

companied with statement Of facts and circumstau.
ces given it is understood, upon the authority Of
MIR. Adams, in the course of which, ausion is made
TO correspondence between Mr.. Adams and Mr..
Giles, relative to the views and proceedings of the
opposition party in New England.
This again called Grh the everlasting pen Of Gov:
Giles and in communication to the Enquirer he
affected to dscredit the declaration of the existence
of any such correspondence, and at the same time
took occasion to censure the liberal and manly act Of
of MIR. Jefferson Randolph in furnishing copy Of
the letter in compliance with the request of Judge
Stuart of Staunton, through whom it was first given
to the public Mr.. Randolph has Indignantly and
fearlessly defed his rancorous reproyer But, un.
fortunately for Mr.. Giles, his own letters are pro.
duced to confront him and truly they afford a
beautiful contrast to the acd eructatlons which lie
has recently sent FORTH through the columns OF the
Enquirer, against Mr.. Adams. These letters will
be found on our first page, with the introductory
remarks of the National lntelligencer; and if any
Virginian can read them bearing in mind at the
time, the facts of which we have given feint outline,
and be sufficiently proud of such Governor to de-
sire his continuance in Office itsis more than we can
1t may kndle the glow Of exultation on the pallid
cheek Of Mr. Giles, to hear that Mr.. Adams has
been defeated in his reeectio to the first office in
the nation but let him contrast his own situation
with that Of Mr. Adams, and enjoy his triumph he
may. He has filled a space; a prominent one we
may admit, in the page of his country's history
but for the good he has done his country, that space
might as well have been left unoccupied and while,
like Dumbedykes, he is spendngh last breath in i'm
precatons the object of his hate is retiring from the
highest point of official station, the reward of forty
years of public service honoured and applauded by
millions of his fellowcitzens, to spend the remain
der of his days in the enjoyment of that env1able
repose which attends clear conscience, guileess
life, and mind that can look back upon the past
with complacency, and screnely contemplate the
future. Verify may he exclaim, in the language Of
contemporary, the conduct of Mr. Giles presents
"a case of compound treachery, injustice, and
meanness, without parallel ia the conduct of pub
lie men in Virginia and however Virginia may dis
like Mr. Adams and Mr.. Adams's Administration,
we are confident that Mr. Ges's conduct has met
with but one sentiment of cxecration."
Delaware journal., 1828-12-02

r.e in crowds towards enee in the rear
OF the encampment, over which to escape into the
woods. The firing now began and the cavalry
were gallopng among them, trampling them down oy
dozens The rush al the fence was dreadful. VINO
ever fell, fellto rise no more for the horses feet
completed their destruction. As Cobe was masking
his yyay TO the fence. British horseman raised his
sword to cleaye our horos head, but Cobe was be-
fore him. He caught the blow upon his sword, and
before the trooper could repeat 1T, lucky shot,
whether from friend or foe is unknown, brought
him easping to the ground. Cobe's lucky genus
suggested the means of instant preservation. tie
put his foot into the stirrup and mounted into the
saddle In moment ne was out of reach Oh Ileha
or foe.
The horse he had brought off was noble ami
NAL Its owner must have been AN officer OF rank,
for the trappngs of his charger rich and rare
The saddle cushioned with silk and velvet
before it was slung short bunderbuss and pair
ofpistols. Behind was Il blue cloth valise. The
other trappngs equally valuable In the va
se found fine linen of various kinds, pocket
book and four huge horse shoes, brought out by the
enemy to serve the wants of their cavalry, for each
troopers pack was supplied with four of them
Cobe sold his horse for good price, kept the shoes
in trophy Of his prowess, and rejoned the gallant
WAYNE.
Two years afterwards, Cobe and his old friend
Vansant, now recovered from his wound, were fell
low soldiers in the band that carried Stony FONT by
storm. That detachment composed of the sur
vivors Of the Paoli--for Wayne knew that he could
depend upon them. They marched up at night with
fixed bayonets without Hints in their muskets. ST.
lence was in all their counersigns Here We come,
Paolir They marched onward under numbering
fire Of musketry and grape; they halted not mo
ment, but carried death and victory before them
Cobe Scout will tell you that when he stepped into
the fort it was ankle deep in blood.
As their General mounted the rampant, muske
shot struck the upper part of his forehead. and IN
iured his skull The man is now living in Buck
county who held his head while he was trepanned
Two years ago he applied for a pension, and made
oath that he was pauper He now gets ninety sl'
dollars year. Such is national gratitude.
Cobe Scout now lives in Montgomery county
He is still in health, but the infrmtles Of old aye
now creeping fast upon him. lie used 10 glory i
relating all he knew about the war; and indee
where is the veteran that do es not But age Ia
palsied his faculties. The twilight of uncertainty
as Irving says, has already cast its shadow ronn
him, and upon his actions and his name, the curtai
OF oblivion is about to descend forever.
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