Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-08-11

contained in that memorial Does not he at once
perceive that at least of the facts as therein
stated, cnuld not by any possibility, be known to
the miserable beings who signed it? Who are they?
Mr.. Barry has stated that the sgners nineteen
of the most respectable and intelligent citizens of
Frankfort county, but carefully conceals their
names. Is he afraid of being detec ted in fascleod
by publishing who they aree Is he ashamed OF refer
ring to those, who have furnished him with pre-
text for committing act of selfish and revenge
rl feeling, at the expense of his Judgment and duty?
a few more words and am done. / have nothing
to conceal-facts and facts alone, shall be stated
they shall be stated truly On the list of April 1925,
u draft was drawn at sight, in favor of John
IIutchens, for si474-on July list, in favor of John
son and Hough, for S345-on the LIST of October, in
favor of John Iutchens for S935-same date in l;i-
v0r of Johnson aud Hugh for SIO-sume date in ia
vor Of George Ringo for s65-same date, in favor of
johnson and Hugh S75--same date, in favor of the
Inst named gentleman: one for slGo. On the first
January 1899, draft of $40 in favor of George Rim
ga, and last draft of Sl0o0 in favor OF John Hutch
ems of the same date, but which Mr.. Barry to damn
me in public estimation, has withheld. The account
sent out by him, is before me-and / speak with
confidence 1t will ut once be perceived, hat,drafts
10 the of between four and five thousand dol
lars have been drawn at sight, within the last
nine months by the Department. and need sea rcely
add, that they have been promptly honorcd. nave
been thus minute to shew that the order Of deposite
bad been virtually abandoned, and ihat il was ne,
the wish intention of NJ Barry By drai,
in the ordinary mode, the balance due, bat that
his determination, as my removal had created some
excitement, from the known falsty of the charges
exhibited in the memorial, to destroy by pub
isiIing me as defaulter. 1t was after thought
and worthy of the In conclusions bep
leave TO apologize for thus intrudlng my private
grievances upon the patience of the Public. They
feel but little interest in the feelings or fortunes Of
individual whom the reckless hand of power
has been laid, and which in its exercise, has bid def
ance to common decency, and common Justice Mr.
BARRY has said that the balance due the Department
LIST. April 1929, Sl9I6 92. IL is untrue
Give mo the credit of 020 which he has withheld
and the balance will be on the ist April 1895 22*-
trDm this sum am justly entitled to several credits
To sum mp IN a few words:-i complain of Mr.
Barry, lst.' That upon the receipt of the memorial
continuing tho charges against me-, was not at once
furnished with copy fit as he bound under the
Post Office regulations heretofore quotcd) to have
given me- I'd. complain that after having re-
specially solicited of him copy of that memorial it
denied me. Sd. complain, that having been dis
missed from Office, exclusively upon the charges con-
tanned in that memorial; and that Mr.. Barry finding
these charges fabrcations he then resorted TO
the dishonorable expedient Of publishing me as de
iaulter 9TH | complain, OF the want of sincerity
OF his conduct, in wishing to produce the impression,
(Which he knew was contrary to ficts) that my dis
mission was, in any degree, based upon the now al
lodged defalcaton-und nstly, and more especially
complain, that by his permission nc has for purposes
unholy and-nnlust, and to attach TO odinm. and
SUSTAIN htnse countenanced The belief that was in
debted to the Department 1916 %, The st April,
when he knew II was but 1896.
To Mr.. Barry, were not afraid ofaddine another
pang To tluse which his injustice must have ALREADY
created wond say, " hat to him, know would be
painful, but winch 20 generes public must be graf
ltyng that whatever balance is due the Depar tnlent
will be promptly paid. upon adjustment of my
accounts. JAMES w. HAWKINS.
Mr. Hawknss not to be understood deu'ter 10 this
He has paid because he has UPON
according to the practice with The Fts,liost
HIS Ercellency.-The we'll mered and exemplary
castigaton inflicted by the National Intelligencer
upon his Excelency, Disguised Virginia is with
that spiteful compound of reckless SANDER and
than human malignity, will be read with general
satisfaction While all must admire the Junian ele-
gance and severity of the retort, occasion is given
TO ali appreciate the spirit of forbearance that
under such provoca tion could not be driven into
violation of self respect. The Governor of Virginia
might learn saluary lesson il this respect, from the
whom he abuses.
We ask the reader TO perusc with attention, Gov.
Giles note which is given along with the reply of
Messrs. Gales 81 Seaton, and ask himself if he has
ever seen such production unless indeed a parallel
may be found in his attack upon Mr.. Southland, which
the county readcrwil find on the exterior page?-
What will chiefly amusc him, is his ExcelIcncys
great zeal for truth, and his generous solictude for
the pro! ection OF public virsue and public morals!-
He, Gou. Giles, reproaches Gales & Seaton with sin
sulting the public moras,' declans about old FASH
toned ethics, the Editors of the nelligcncer
with 'doionrght falsehood," mourns "vice triumph.
ant and virtue trampcd under foot and pahe,icaly
asks, "what becomes of the country when stripped
of all public moras?" We ask is possible thnb
of The source, whence this blarney proceeds without
feeling establishment at the extremity of mpudencc
which prompted it?
Why viii not this wretched old man pursue course
That will suffer the Public TO feel towards him the
respect which his former celebrity and bis official
station would induce them to render with pcasure'
Why viii he draw severe observation upon lis own
morals, by imputing to upright men, men whom the
country has taken the greatest delight in hoaorng
cionious crimes and infamous motives? Why will
he eternally provoke the notifying comparison be.