Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-03-24
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENTS.

, INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE.
Mr. Asiams and General Han,ikon.-It will be
seen BY the following correspondence, that Mr..
Adams does not inculpate General Hamilton,
in the plot which he believes 10 have once ex-
listed 70: The dismembcrmenl Of the Union
On the contrary, he does ample justice 10 the
patriotism Of that pure sad exalted irlerd OIL
his country. There is no necessity for COM
ment upon this brief but important correspon-
dence.
WAsH1seroN, March 6, 1929
The Hon JOIN @. ADAMS. Washington.
Sir, friend has placed in my hands new
edition Of the CORES pondence between you and
Mr.. H. G. Oils and others, published in this
CITY, with Traditional papers," said to be "il-
Illustrative Of the subject of tina, correspon
dence; amcng these papers is a letter written
to you by William Plumer, Of New Hamp.
shire, dated "Epping n. II. Dec 90, 1885," in
, which he says-"During the long and evenlful
session of Congress Of 1908 and 1904, was
member Of the Senate, and was al the city OF
Washington every day of,ha. session In The
course of that session at different times and pla.
ces several Of The Federalsls. Senators * Rep
resen,alives, from:he New England States, in
formed me that they though, i, necessary to
establish separate government in New Eng
land, and If il should be found practicable 10
extend il SO far south as to include Pennsylva-
MIA, bu, in all events 10 establish one in New
England SC. He adds, "Just before that ses>
sion of Congress closed, one of the gentlemen
10 whom alluded, informed r,e that arrange.
menls had been made 10 have the next autumn
in Boston select meeting Of the leading FEEDER.
alsts in New England, 10 consider and recon-
mend the measures necessary TO form system
of government in the Northern States, and that
Alexander Hamilton, Of New York had con-
scented 10 attend that meeting" He further
adds, "The gentleman who in the winter OF
1908 & 1904, informed me there was 10 be
meeting of Federalis,s in the autumn OF 1904
a, Boston, q the session Of. Congress in the win
ter Of Of 1904 and 1905, observed to me, that
the deata of Gen. Hamilton had prevented that
meeting but the project had net and would not
be abandoned"
In your letter, part OF this correspondence,
dated, Washington, Dec. 80. 1929" you say,
sit was in these letters Of 1908, 500 that |
mentioned the design Of certain leaders Of the
Federal party to effect dissolution Of the
Union and the establishment Of a northern
confederacy. This design had been formed in
the winter Of 1909, Immediately after and
as consequence Of the acquisition Of Louisian.
a. Its jusufying causcsio those who entertain
ed il were that the annexation Of Louisiana 10
the Union transcribed the constitutional pow.
ers Of the Government Of the United States"
"This plan" yon add was so far matured that
the proposal bad been MADE 10 an individual
to permit himself at the proper time, TO be pla-
eed at the head Of the military movements
which il was forseen would be necessary for
carrying il into execution. In all this there was
no overt act Of treason"
Without permitting myself to believe that
you will countenance any imputalion against
the honor or patriotism Of my late venerable
parent, il is too obvious that the publication OF
Governor Pun,er's letter and your communica.
,ion - H. G. Oils and others, not only tend 10
such imputation, but, moreover, add to it the
sanction Of your name.
Under these circumstance: Geeming II sa>
cred duty to preserve the memory of my father
from all stain, must also consider 1t nv right
to ask, that you will inform me whether, by the
publication Of Governor Pluiner's letter, or in
your communication 10 II. G. Otis and others,
an opinionn is 10 be authorised that you are in
possession Of any evidence, or that you believe
the late a. II. consented 10 attend the alleged
meeting Of the leading FederaIists Of Boston,
or tina, he was at any time concerned in pro-
iect to effect dissolution Of The Union, and the
establishment oil a northern coufederacy, or in
any manner whatsoever beg further to ask,
sir, that if The indication in the paragraph Of
your letter, las, above quoted, oflhe individual TO
whom a proposal had been made, to permi,
himself to be placed at the the head Of certain
expected military movements, refers to- my fa-
Their, you will furnish me with the evidence up
on which that indication and reference have
been made. have the honor 10 be, sir, your
obedient servant,
JAMES A. HAMILTON.
WASHINGTON, MARCH 6, 1929.