Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-08-13
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will be unpeasa doubt TO some of the friends N,
the Hero of New Orleans his ma me coupled win
tna OF Burr; but If the proof offered, cnroned
already before the public be sufficient iusfca lion
Tor coupling them together, will coniented To ba
eensured by the enlightened md impartial of the
United states II the facts below narrated true ue
not every American bosom be filled grief, III at such
han was seriously thought of President That
he iacs are true no doubt, when he reads the ey
drnce III support OF them! Tile following is the substance
OF statement made la the year 1894, by the Rev. T. +.
~ Smith, TO Dir. Jonathan Crane of this county Mr.
smith stated TO Or. Crane Church Hill, ltnf q! H,.
time me Burr conspiracy t< ras an the mos. i,Hva!G
Terms rpi General Jackso-au nd that they pac sed law
at the same bar; and beios intimate brothers. he
spoke from POSITIVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE
FACTS that General jackson he'd a complete uRdersaYT
ing ruth Col Bur-, aud made his arraneemeuts -
appear the head of (ho number of when
the Doctor cannot recoect) Join the expedition al "a
certain place. med by Mr. Smith, forgotten
by the Doctor-that before the time arrived, which he
Gen was to join Burr the plot discovered, and ts
the Gen. escaped detection" Mr. Smith gave
detailed and circumslan,al narrative this transaction:
out the doctor ~h his prudence and
VIII nor consent that his name shall be used any
menis which he does not ditaety Iecoec, which
he would be unwilling his affiIa VIII
In this neighbOrhsodt necessary to ST one ORD
OF the characters Of the gentlemen med; BIZ;
as This statement may So where these gentlemen are ti~
known it may not be amiss say that Rev. Mr..
Smith was highly respectable Clergyman, who came Il,
this country recommended by Of atest aud be *
known Presbyterian cergynen in America, among whom
j, is reco!ected DR.. Wilson, Of Philadelphia
He WAS educated ut Fncr,ou College, and was s,.
neP!ew at tine former President that ,stiiution
AL the time OF his death, he Kept priY 10 schnnI n
Church HILL and the pastor OF the PRESBYTERIAN Cor
gIegation of that vicinity lie lived respected, and dirt
regretted by hts own nCs and by all who had
Of bis acquaintance. We challenge the cont re
these facts il regard tie STANDING of t
Smith.
Doctor Jonathan Crane is in ri li!r ara We ccni
IDENTITY say much entitled credit INV man witt.
these u. States. Tie has been active partisan or
concerned great deal in political discussions; but awpy
manifested great rmnesS in his principles sentiments
lie has ever maintained the character of II man of The
stcst honor and integrity; aud for years past been m
active aud worthy member Of the Methodist Church. nd r.
now both a Glassleadcr and Steward Of Queen AIMS
CirC0it.
The whole Jackson Fhalanx in this county, are herein!
Challenged to attack his character by responsible
iiS GA"enge rs made from disrespect the
TIES alluded to- or To iDTuate that sh on their
part 10 attach DE-. Crane; but public that we
feel no apprehension that he be with success
nny we may add, that man, who would atternut Il,
mpeacb lm woud himsalf with disgrace and rou-
tempt. ShI, II there be man. who is friendly to Cen
1acRson' and who can successfully ATTACK him. bu,
to do 50; and 40 blame him. Il therefore the
frie"ds OF Gen. Jackson SILENT confidently lNrps
that a" enlightened community will disregard ratings
and ISLANDERS OF distant and vile Editors, who by de-
traction and fasehool aud vino to backan In,
character Of every Individually who opposes MOL Wa
again invite the friends Of General Jackson this county,
to deny tho standing and character Of Dr. Crane above
stated II is said that Mr.. Smith made sane state
nrnt To Col Robert Stevens of this county: uc Ina gins
Seen Col Stevens, however, will not positively assert
this To be fact Other satisfactory proof tho union
'ween Burr apd Jackson is before the public this *
offered as csHffrmatofy evidence by
a FRIEND or HIS G0UETur
Queen Arms County, July 3d. 1923.