Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-17

account Tor the prevalence Of these prejudices a.
gainst this part OF the Union, since they now
be traced, not only to caunnes openly propagated
in the season OF bitter contention by irritated OPT
poncnts, but to the secret and hitherto unknown
aspeTsjons Of Mr.. Adams.
MIR. Jefferson, then at the head Of government, |
declares that the effect of Mr.. Adams commune |
cation TO him at their interview in March, 1908, |
was such on his mind, as TO induce change in
the system OF his administration. Like impressions
were doubtless made on Mr.. Giles and others who
then gave direction to the public sentiment. Not
outstanding these disadvantages, ii MIR. Adams
had not seen TIT to proclaim 10 the world his former
secret denunciaton, there had still been room to
hope that those impressions would be speedily OBJ
liberated; that odious distinctions between the peo
pie OF different States would be abolished; and that
all would come 10 feel common interest in refer
ring symptoms Of excitement against the proce-
| dure OF the national government, which have been
| manifested excessively on many occasions, and
in so iany States, to the feelings, which, free
governments, are always reused by like causes,
and are characteristics, not Of fac,ious but gen.
erous sensibility toreal or supposed usurpation.-
| But MIR. Adams returns TO the charge with new
animaton; and by his political legacy to the peo-
pie Of Massachusetts,. undertakes 10 entail upon
them lasting dishonour. He re-atirms his convic-
tons OF the realty Of the old project, persists in
connecting it with later events, and dooms himself
to the vocatonof proving that the federal party
were either traitors or dupes. Thus he has again
(but not like healing angeD troubled the pool
and we know not wi n the turbid waters will sub
! side.
1t must be apparent that we have not sought,
but have been driven into this unexpected and I'M
| welcome controversy. On the restoration of peace
in lSl6he federal party felt like men, who as by
miracle, find them.a'v-s safe from the most ap-
pal!ing peril. Their joy too ensrossing to per-
init vindictive recurrence TO the causes of that
peril. Every emotion OF animosity was permitted
TO subside. From that time, untiithe appearance
OF Mr.: Adams's publication, they had cordially
Joined in the general graduation on the prosperity
OF their country, and The security Of Its institu-
tions They were conscious of no deviation from
patriouc duty IN any measure wherein they had
acted, or which had passed with their appreciation.
| They were not only contented, but grateful, in
the prospect Of the duration OF civil liberty, ac-
cording to the forIns which the people had delibe
rateiy sanctioned These objects being secured,
they cheeriuliy acquiesced in the administration of
government, by whornsoever the people might call
to places Of trust, ard of honour,
| With such sentiments and feelings, the public
cannot but participate in the astonishineut of the
undersigned, at the time, lie manner, and the ma
| ture, Of MIR. AdaiDss publication. We make no at
tempt to assign motives to him, nor TO comment on
I such as may be imagined
The cause OF past controversies, passing, as they
were, to oblivion among existing generations, and
arranging themselves, they must do, for the i'm
partial scrutiny of future historians the revival Of
them can be no less dstasteful to the public than
painful to us. Yet, it could not be expected that
while Mr.. Adams, from his high station sends forth
| the uniounded suggestions of his imagination, or
his jealousy, as materials for present opinion and
future history, we should, by silence, give cOun-
tenance to his charges; nor that we should neglect
to vindicate the reputation of ourselves, our ssso-
ciates, and our Fathers.
! II q. OTIS,
(, ISRAEL THORNDIKE,
4. 4. II. PERKINS,
/ WILL M PRESCOTT,
! DANIEL SARGENT,
! JOHN LOWELL,
! WILLIAM SULLIVAN,
J CHARLES JACKSON,
WARREN BUTTON,
! BENZ. PlCKMAN.
! HENRY CABOT,
| Son OF the late George Cabot.
c. c. PARSONS,
| Son of Theophlus Parsons, ESQ decessed.
| Boston, Jan IS, 1929.
subscribed the foregoing letter, and not the re-
ply, Tor the following reasons Mr.. Adams in his
statenen: published in the National Intelligencer,
spoke Of the leaders of the Federal party in The
\ year loOS, and for seperoi years prepotts as en-
gagged IN systematic opposition to the general 20
vernment, having for its object the dissolution of
the Union, and the establishment of separate
confederdcy by the aid of foreign power. As
proof OF that disposition particular alluson is made
| to the opposition to the embargo in the courts of
justice in Massachusetts, This pointed the charge
directly at my late father, whose efforts in that
cause are probably remembered; and was the rea-
son oil my joining IN the application to Mr.. Adams
10 know on what such charge was founded II
this construction Of the statement needs coniirma
ton, il is TO be found in one of the letters publish
ed in Salem as Mr.. Adams's.
| MIR. Adams, i'll his answer, has extended the
accusation to subsequent period. In the events of
That time have not the same interest as in those
preceding III; and as the Reply was necessarily CO.
extensive with the answer, that reason prevented
me from joining in it. take this opportunity,
however, TO say for myself, that find in Mr. Ad-
ams's answer nojusti6cation Of the charges; and
IN reply 10 that portion of his letter. particularly
addressed TO me, that ! have seen no proof and
shall not readily belive that any portion of nv IA
Tiers political course is TO be attributed to the in
fuence there suggested.
FRANKLIN DEXTER.
Boston, Jan. %. 1929.
"-eSS--e>--
WAsHINGToH, Feb. I3.-In the Senate. YES
terday, bill was reported from the Committee on
Military Affairs, for the gradual increase of the
corps OF Engineers. Two hours were spent in the
consideration of Executive business
In the House of Representatives, Yesterday. a
Committee Of two members was appointed to Join
with the Committee Of one member of the Sen.
ate, 10 wait on General Jackson and Mr. Calhoun.
and inform them of their election as President
and Vice President. Several bills were report
ed;- among them, Bill for the relief of Jas
Monroe, from the Select Committee 70 which
had been referred the memorial from AIbemarle
county on that subject. Mr.. Lawrence offered a
resolution TO discharge the Committee of the
whole on the state of the Union from the further
consideration OF tie Bill for the preservation and
repair OF the Cumberland RoId; and the consider.
alton being demanded, the question-eWiH the
House now. consider Ire resoution?-wastaken bo
ayes and noes, and determined in the affirmative
by vote OF I0l 10 72-Beiore any decision
was made by the House concerning the re-
solution, the hour had expired, and the discus