Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-11-28

justified in saying, that became intimately ac-
qnainted with Mr. Lloyd least in relation to his
pohucai character and conduct; and il now affords
inc much pleasure to state, that have ALWAYS
found Mr.. LioydS conduct open, frank and undis-
guise'i, anu that IN consequence OF his high mind
cd honorable conduct, lac then attracted and st,ll
retains, my most respecilui considerations, and
friendly regards.
orabic congrcs ,ioual associates TO whom / could
asctibe insncerity, duplicity, evasions IN his
pubhc-or private character. laying served with
Mr. Lioyh frequently upon the most important
committees, particularly Oh one during whole
session, Tor preparing the for conducting the
Late War with q. Britain, can bear honorable ties.
tinony TO Mr. Iloyd's consistency. fidelity, and A.
oty III the discharge OF his public duties; and,
aiiho Offering III political opinions with Mr. LLOYD
| often derived useful and valuable inform alton
from his irankness aud candor.--I have deemed
this explanation just tribute 10 Mr. Lloyds high
minded and honorable department, and the last re-
pafauon could make 10 his wounded feelings, al
tho tis evident, that the injury done to them a.
rose from the publication of paper, without any
intention on my part, but from the most unexpect-
ei and extraordinary circumstances, beyond my
control. WhI u Gins
Richmond, .Nov. 25, 1928.
JEdtors of papers, who have published Mr.
Loyd's original communication, are respectfully
requested to publish this explanation.
From the Matt o,,al Gazette.
.eiF. Ed',or.-The letters from Mr.. Giles 20 Mr.
Adams, published in the National Gazette OF FIJI
day last, escaped my observation until this after
hooi' when L have referred 10 them in consa-
quence OF their casual mention i'll conversation by
a friend.
In the letter of Mr. Giles to MIR. Adams of
January 8, 1909, he remarks
"ilhn TWO or three days past have paralyZ
ed the movements Of the Opposition in the SEN
ate, by stating that, if the Presidents proclama-
uon Tor excluding British armed vessels from our
lIln Lee,
commodation Of the affair of the attack ON the
| Chesapeake, that would have formed no obstacle
Whatever to the successful termination of AIR
noses nego'iation-that an arrangement, with his
. o.se', was made Tor removing that obstacle al
together cut OF the case; but that as soon as that
was done, list OF other humiliating concessions
was presented, and compliance with il demand
CD before word could be said of the pretended
Parauon. stated this fact derived altogeth-
er from All Unofficial source; and that the Execu-
1--WE did not know that possessed knowledge of
,hoT MAD the least reason 10 conjecture the source
| OF my information upon the subject. Mr.. LLOYD
mas IN consequence of this inform ation laid re-
| solution on the table, calling upon tie Executive
| ior all informal correspondence respecting Mr.
! Rose negotiation. The resolution will not pass;
and upon inquiry, believe he begins to think
mat ne has been rather precipitate. Instead OF
Sail'ns up his resolution yesterday, he left the
senate Chamber, and Mr.. White, who seconded
ms motion, inti,nated that he was ndis posed He
'o"kcd as well as usual in the early part of the
| cay shall give the substance of my OBSERVE
"o"s III .he discussion upon which tliis disclosure
was made TO the public, and will forward TO YOU
| cd." pm
Before, however, replying to this insinuation i,
may he proper TO state, that the rules of the Senate
toro'e resolution being acted the day il is Of
iered, except by unaumou9 consent: and that
SUCH Is the iiberality of that distinguished BODY
nouon Is rarely If ever permitted 10 be brought
into discussion il the mover Is absent or wishes il
20 lie Tor farther time; or even il any gentleman
who Is known 10 feel a particular interest in n,
| Sutyect should not be present, although he NAV
not nave expressed wish that il should lie over
on MS acCount;-hence /; frequently happens that
resolutions remain on the table for many DAYS
sometimes for weeks, and occasionally for 4 still
longer period, before they come under discussion
! In the present instance il is true that Mr. GiIes
ga make the observations he states going 10 shew
hat information, important material and relevant
| 10 Inc subject then before the Senate, was i'm ey-
is'ence; That he was appraised of the fact, and By
uhquestionabe inference, that the Administration
also were IN possession Of a knowledge oft, but
OF winch the Senate was ignorant Thus publicly
informed rom so high an authority, il appeared to
'ne ue o'e'ate both oil duty and propriety, as il
was done by no other gentleman TO form a resol,,
ton on the broadcast sis requesting all The infor
nation Gi the subject which might be in the nos
! session OF the Executive.
ms resolution was offered on the 4t January:
by the regulations OF the Senate as before stated
could not be acted on until the 5tl--whv II w.
not CARED UP on that day know not, for do NOT
pretend TO retain any recollection with REGARD IN
IT, IL appears, however, that g il was not called
up aIic therefore could not come before the Sen.
a'e' "Hn' ioTilor, no reason could have been as.
signed to the Senate for lis DELAY For the nroba
uiy casual remark, in familiar conversation Of an
honorable friend, long since gone to that bourne
from whence no traveller returns I cauno, he
rosponSioe; hut find that on the day succeeding
theo'h OF January, the resolution was taken into
consideration, attempted unsuccessfuly 10 be a.
mended by a preamble, distinctly recap;tulatin,
me occasion the call, and then eventually mega.
tived' as predicted by him, b. ayes and noes and
by the Usual majority of that period
am wen aware that this subject is now Of Little
moment TO the public, and one certainly of No
great interest 10 myself; but am still unwilling
'hat an inPutaiicn from such source should rest
uPon-fne-aiiirnIng that no resolution offered by
me- at any time, or in any public body, was eva
ded, or attempted or wished TO be eyaded by me.
ana mat no resolution ever propounded by me
10 That honorable body, or any other, was undu-
~ oeiayed Or as fully believe, omitted 10 be de-
tnl"reiy scteu on Integrity Of purpose, clean
n"iius, anu an entire and an unlimited devotion TO
the endeavoF TO perform the duties committed 10
me III the public stations have held I proudly
claim; they formed the only return could make
70 those ny whom was so repeatedly, and 30
highiy honored and perhaps on these heads few
'nuivluu1is VINO have long held responsible official
stauons nave less 10 reproach Themselves wit,
= or eight years, while a member of the Senate
was never absent from Washington at the com.
mcncenent OF the sessions, nor left il until their
close, WIN the exception of rapi Journey IN
massachusetts, during the long term Of i8I2;-and
curing the whole OF which period, doubt if was
absent from it, altogether, half that number or
days, from any Cause whatever.
Very respectfully.
J.JIOTD.