Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-15
RIOHndoND. JAM. Is.
MIR OTIS,S DiSCJAIAfER

when he was sworn into office as the Mayor OF
Boston.-Thcre is something remarkable in the
following passage; directly calculated TO hit the
assertions of Mr.. Adams in the teeth, that we
not refrain from laying it before our readers.-We
should suspect Mr.. Otis as soon any gentleman
in the East, of coming within the purview Of Mr..
Adams's bill OF indictments, particularly from the
part which Mr.. OILS played in the Hartford Con-
vention; but here we find him going he schole;
denying all lot and part in the NATTER and indirectly
throwing down the gauntlet of defiance to- MIR.
Adams himself.-Therc is some mystery in this
thing, which no one but Mr.. Adams can clear up.
Will he not lift the veil, after the 4lh day Of
March next
But it is not presump,uous to take it for grant
ed, that those who have favored with their
countenance this OCCASION confide in nv sense
of the obligation Of vcracity and of the aggravated
profga-y that would attend violation Of il, stand
ing here in the presence OF God and my country
On this faith, feel myself justified by circumstan-
ces to avail myself of this occssion-the first and
probably the last, so appropriate that will be in my
power distinctly and solemnly TO assert that in no
time in the course of my life have been present
at any meeiins of individuals, public priva,e-oi
the many or the few; or privy to correspondence
oil whatever description, in which any proposition
having for object the dissolution of the Union, or
Its dismemberment in any shape or separate con-
tederacy, or a forcbe resistance 10 the Govern
nent or laws,was ever made or debated That
have no reason 10 believe that any such scheme
ever mcditated by distinguished individuals of
the old Federal party. But on the other hand e.
very reason which habits OF intimacy and commu-
MON OF sentiment with most of them afforded, for
the persuasion that they looked to the remote pos
sibity OF such events the most TO be deprecated
ofall caamities, and that they would have receiv-
ed any serious proposal calculated for those ends
as paroXyom of political delirium. This state
nent will bear internal evidence of truth to all
who reflect, that among those men were some by
the hresides OF whose ancestors tho principles of
the Union and independence of these States
were flrst asserted and digested-from which was
taken the coal that kindleJ the hallowed flame Of
the revouton-from whose ashes the American
Eagle rose into life Others who had conducted the
measures and the armies of that revoution-Solo-
mons in Council, and Simpsons in Combat. Others
who assisted at the birth of the Federal Constitu-
ton, and watched over its infancy with paterna
anxiety. And may add 10 the best of my knowi-
edge and belief that all of them regarded its safe
ty and success, as the best hope of this people, and
the last hope of the friends OF liberty throughout
the world. Are reasonable disloyal plots or
purposes consistent with these relations! 1t would
seem TO be hardly conceivable Yet it is possible
The lost Arch Angels caballed and revo,ted against
the Government OF Heaven-Favouries rioting in
the sunshine of royal favour have turned Traitors
10 their King; and republicans sickening with the
higher glory of the love and confidence Of the
people have enslaved them 10 factions and sold
them 10 Tyrants; such foul conspiracies may have
been in times.-But should they be credited
without evidence proportoned to their probable
enorinty: Without dongsa as well as sayings? With
out any evidence whatever? Secret cabals and
plots are the constant theme of suspicion and ac-
cusa,ion in times of political excitement, and they
can be disafiirmed only by the simple negation Of
parties accused until the proofs are adduced Arc
unguarded slips Of the tongue or passionate invec-
lives proofs which ought to satisfy impartial minds:
Surely il is not for the honor prosperity of this
city or OF any party, that it should be stigmaZed
the Head Quarters not of good principle but of
Reasonable machnations.-1he discredit of the
malaria, fixed, would affect the reputation of
all. The distinction between leaders and led, so
insulting 10 ireemen who are supposed TO come I'M
der tbe-latter denomination, will not be recognized,
and ii you are known TO come from the injected
district, those who hold their nostrils and avoid
you, will not stop to enquire whether the plague
We're In your own family. l again express my
hope that these remarks will not be considered ILL
timed. They are a testimony offered in defence
of the memory OF the honored dead and Of patriot
ic survivors who have not the same opportunity
OF speaking for themselves
Legislature g. G0uernor of NJ. York.
The Legislature assembled at a lbany on the 6h
inst.-Ons hundred & twenty-three Members of
Assembly appeared in their pl .s the oaths Of Of
hce were administered by Mr.. Flagg, Secretary Of
State: Peter Robinson, Esq. Of Broomc county was
elected Speaker, and Francis Seger, Clerk. The
new LIT. Gov. Throop took his in the Senate, 26
members in their places Committees were ap.
pointed 10 wait upon the new Governor--and soon
afterwards his Communication received by
John Van Buren,, Esq. the Governors Private
massage with great pleasure; and shall seize the
first opportunity TO lay ii before readers.--It is
written with great ability, in an easy, energetic,
business-like, yet dign6ed style-ex planning the
most important affairs of the State with great per-
spicuity, and suggesting such me asures as he may
deem calculated to promote the prosperity Of the
State, with great frankness and equal holiness
Towards the conclusion, he touches upon the af-
fairs oil the general government. His creed is en-
phatically republican Of the old schooi--he says
. 1.-The experience Of forty years, has vindicated
and fully sustained the opinions aud principles OF
those, who, at tat time insisted that the tendency
of the system would be TO encourage eucroach-
inents by the federal power upon that OF the states.
That tendency may well be regarded as the i'm
perfection OF our otherwise most happy system, and
deriving force from principles OF kindred charac-.
ter, it may be always expected to disturb ii. Blu
IL is, at the came time, gratifying TO have wit
messed willingness well a capacity on the
part of the people TO resist such encroachments as
often their existence becomes manifest. OF that
disposition and capacity, our political history
cords al least two prominent and iilustrious instan
ccs. AS long the good spirit that triumphcd
those memorable occasions is preserved, tue re-
public will be safe. That it may always be pre-
served, should be the unceasing prayer Of every
patriot"
I" The state governments have been justly de
scribed, by one of the best OF men, as " the most
competent administration for our domestic con.
Germs, and the surest bulwaris against anti-repub
lican tcn5encies"-and II is among our highest du.
ties as the representatives Of state, certainly no
the least considerable OF the number, to exercise
the greatest vigilance in their preservation. Tha
those who are either regardless OF the success o
the republican principle, or whose love for il il
merged i'm other considerations, should decry the
solicitude that is manifested upon this subject anc
seek to discredit s authors, is naturally 10 be cx-
pected. But The sincere friends OF our hitherto sue
ressful system may well iiBd consolation in Ga,