Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-08-23
FOR THE CADET.

FOR THE CADET.
To the Editor of the Investigator,
SIR perceive by your last paper, you deny
the fact that the Reverend gentleman to whom
l have before alluded, was the author of the
communication signed "Cvis," and from what
apparently is revenge for my mistake, have
mado a ptiful attack on the Editors Of the
Cadet. l understand also that the Reverend
gentleman himself is considerably displeased
on account Of my former communication, and
has taken much pains since your last publica-
ton to cast personal reflections on the Edi-
tors of this paper.
Notwithstanding, Sir, the evidences in my
hands Of the identity of the author, which
were sufficient TO establish the fact that the
Reverend gentleman was the same parsonage,
IN Court Of ia,o, unless rebutted by circum-
stances equally strong, would willingly have
acknowledged it a mistake, on your peracious
assertion to,the contrary, and craved the par
don of yeu and the Reverend gentleman, had
you been contented with a denial Of what |
had asserted, and put me 10 the proof But
you have seen cause not TO adopt this course,
but on the contrary TO assal tho Editors Of the
Cadet for giving place to my communication
accompanied with remarks that they had re-
ceved it from respectable source. l. did,
indeed, assure them | had satisfactory evil
dence that the Reverend gentleman was tho
author Of ffhoNrou,u,nic ion s;rnoJ Ur;v;s
and some there are who are acquainted with
the same facts and evidence, even now credu-
lous enough to believe that he is the identical
author, your Ueracious assertion TO the con-
trary Notwithstanding. In no wise are the
Editors Of the Cadet responsible for the publ
cation OF that article, and ifthe slightest wrong
has been done by misstatemen, and mistake,
shall hold myself exclusively responsible TO
heal the wound, and set matters to rights
Admitting then that the Revcre.d gentleman
is not "Civs," tho next question that arises
is to ascertain the measure of wrong done him,
and make suitable reparation.
In tho first place shall not allow that any
thin, stated in my first communication was in
correct excepting that tho Reverend gentle
man is not "Civis," and, Sir, havc made
this concession only on your bare word. That
he has been in the habit of attending celebra-
tons of our National Independence, and almost
all other celebrations Of like naturc-of drink
ing toasts and sharing in all the convivialitios
Of the occasion, Is a fact too well known TO
admit Of controversy. That at this present
time he is engaged in preaching down those
same celebrations and using his influence TO
discourage them, is fact equally notorious.
That he is using his utmost endeavors to intro
duce your paper into notce-that he announces
himself friend to the Investigator, and de-
nounces the Cadet az irreligious, can also be
proved. III should say he occasionally con-
tributes to your columns, | should expect TO
meet your reraeious assertion to tho contrary,
and therefore will not hazard the statement,
although upon his own acknowledgment. To
prove that any particular person is a cores
pondent Of your paper, | should be compelled
to resort to circumstance, and while tho pub
Usher stands ready at all times roundly 10 deny
the fact, whether true or false, the contest
must be unequal.
The Reverend gentleman, if he bo not "Ci-
wis.," is patron Of the Investigator, and an
spprovcr Of what il contains This Ne will not
deny Now ask you, Mr.. Editor, IL the Prin-