Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-08-04

Understood them it was agreed to omit The writer
real name, and insert the title he had assumed 1
was now informed, that the only condition on Which
my reply would be published, was that he be at lib
erty 10 put 1t, in efect,) IN his own language. ASH
haveyet to learn, that such is either the right or the
privilege OF an Editor, feel compelled to lock to
othets Tor Jdrours, which in reason demand of
the redoubable Editor of the Visitor & Telegraph
as sheer justice only. Of these facts YOU can form
your own Judgment. There is tribunal, TO which
the would be irresponsible editors and also their con-
ttibutUrs, should be made to answer And If vo,
THINK with me on this subject, you will feel yourself
iuily Justified IN Il compliance with my request.
AND oblge WILLIAM A. SMITH.
JufY 23d, 1920.
10 THE EorToR OF PIE VIsrroR AND Trt rGnArrI.
mr. CoRoerse-in your paper OF the Sd of Jan,,-
AIRY last You published article over the signature
OF Candour. or this piece you gave Jno. G. Reid
OF iIyhchDurgh as the author. Believing myself to be
particularly alluded to by the writer as the 'crrun
preacher who short time previous had nderta-
Ken to explain the discipline of his churcl and if so
Knowing thut my remarks entirely msreprescn-
tcdI thought Il my duty To communicates the same
to HIN. This was done as early as possible and ms
conceive, IN respectful manner, first by mail ard
afterwards through the agency of the r v. VIM J.
Waller, and H. Cannon OF Lynchhurgh. Mr.. Reid
however apparently orgetul of the character of tho
christian and the gcntlc.nin in terms of tho
most sovereign contempt, and in the most unco,r-
teolis anu vulgar manner, declined giving me any
satisfaction whatever the subject: ASSURING me in
ms reply that he wonlnot turn his heel to gra-
iy me IN Il single iota," and when Mess;s. Waller
and Cannon called on him with a further communi
cation from me, he positively refused accept it. and
treated them with degree OF rudeness, unknown in
gcneei life.
Under these circumstances, sir, as you have uulor-
tunatev given this invidious cominunica ion a pacc
| In your paper feel it incumbent OH me. TO brpcr
I the writer, Through the mcdiuml before the
public, responsible for the truth of il with state
!' OF the reasons that induced the belief That am
therein particularly alluded to and also the ground
on which I shall rest the vinicaion of NV remarks
i from the representation he has given of them
The explanatory remarks the subject IF ,liscp-
me IN whch the writer statcs the preacl!er" took
a view OF the discipline of sister Churches were
made, to Use his language, by"a certain preach
er, not long since IN my ncighbourhood" On he
of December last, delivered discourse in Typch.
burg on the government of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. IN which, for the purpose OF explanation
took passing view of few particular TEXTURES OF the
system OF discipline, adopted by the Baptist the Pres
byeran and the Episcoraan Churches, SC. Let il
mere ne observed: Nh RS communication bears dat {,
the Sd OF January last. The discourse to which he
alludes. lie says, delivered some short time be-
fore, and in his ncighhourhood. My discou Sc was
Delivered on the 2ist OF TIE preceding month. Mr.
Reid resides in l4ynclburg NV discourse was deli
vered in Lynchburg, and not many doors from the
house he occupied. Moreover other discourse ON
that subject, had been deliverrd within the prubabc
period embraced IN ms r!s in ,hc town of IyncI
burg, norris it believed good authoritv Thai any
thing Of the kind had been Delivered within that ne
:, Rod, III ITS vicinity.
These thought sufficient to Justify l,o
0rnIOn that ii nc had any meaning he intended
, the nar+-6f lis communication. above alluded TO- IN
lIT!'fiy particularly to Any hcnourable writer il
WAS conceived, who had incauously assaiIed the re-
ruoton OF any man, covert wav, would Gil her
IitaAkly acknowledge the character of his illusions
when applied t." by Tie proper person, or cheeriuv
correct the mistake of one, who had made prena-
tnre application OF them TO himself regret however
that Mr. Reid has thought proper TO act differently. II
hence becomes my duty to stale, that If he did dcsinr
has remarks to apply to my discourse delivered IN
l-yncIbIrg on the list of December last, land that
no l lt,,tS boil,
conrary0 he has cgregionsly misrepresentcd every
@ point ON which lie has thought proper 10 write NJ,
discourse was IN nantscrp at the time it was deljv
n cred. 1t examined by several reputable bro
trcn brtoreit delivered. They also heard it de
hvcrcd, and prepared to testify that it was done
Withnnt any tcrial alteration from he manuscript
y reference to his manuscript will clearly shew lLal
hn has entirely niSrCpresenicd me. And If Ic sja
think proper to call this statement in question sln
f'n 'c my dnty, To submit to the pubck, at lcas
that part OF it, referred to in his communication
10 the charge q! being ''iiiicratc ignorant" g. e.
must say, thai lind much caus" to regret my def
cl"ncv, and lamcnt tho loss of much time that mniu
avc bee" employed IN the acquisition OF useful
information than possess.
! HIS communication not dcsirncd to affect me
alone, but also that important branch Of The Church
I Of Christ, Of Which I am membcr-thc govern
mont Of which lac is pleased TO represent as evsicu,
OF ecclesiastical yraBny" and which hold far moro
Hncred, than the csiiinaion, III which may he held
by this writer and his admirers. To do this Church.
las well rnyself) essential injury. does appear
TO have been an important object With the writer.
II is chiefly in this point of Wow, that regard his
communication worthy of my slightest notice. as
sure you Mr. Editor, very much regret the necessity
that has urged nc to bring Mr.. Reid before tho rnb
lie particularly under terms of such rc}rcs
sion. have sought different and more agreeable
method Of adjusting this malter-hut in vain.
TO couclude-If Mr. r. shall make it appear tl,at
his remarks not Designed apply to me and that
they founded i'll truth, will then mos, chccrinv
stand corrected. WILLIAM A. SMITH
Pcicrsj,ris-, Jtiy Sd, 1899.
Signs Of Tic tjmcs.-Thc Upper Canada Ady"-
cate continues to publish conspcuousIy, aud with
Communications, the ~Uoiution0Ty docmmcnts IF lie
United Suites. The last, is the draft nf an address
to The People by the Provincial Congress.
Tie Wilmington Gazette states, that the OF Mr.. Ioicrt
Walsh Of Philadelphia Edfor If me NnfiDuG Gazee goes
on privae Secretary the mission to ENGLAND.