Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-08-31
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duct Washington last winter.
al claim no merit with the people here, for being a
jackson man the contrary. For Gen. jackson have
had high repcct and great personal regard. conri-
butcd, lbelcve, much 10 his elevation to the pres.
dency any in the United States and if every
thing hich has occurred since he came into Office does
! not accord with my feelings Judgment have never
used towards the President the language of Immature or
disrcspect I'm the exercise of the mower of opnoint
ment have not, shall make mere matter of opin.
ion One of the first and most cherished rrinci.
pies OF tbs Government is the freedom of opinion, and
mans mere opinion of any public character is very
slight evidence OF his werh But standing in the re-
auon DO TO the Government, should be unwilling TO
appoint 10 Office arevilcr of the President.
"Nith regard TO the statements of conversations Gen.
Iemen may have had with me, | will neither admit nor
deny them assure the editor of the Advocate, SC.
without any intention oil entering into any controversy
on the subject, that have not the slightest recollection
OF me remarks imputed 10 me. part of them, I'M
ierstand, are derived from the friends OF Mr. Clay,
IN Kentucky, and il strange that the Clay
there should through Mr.. Bertrand assail for the
clSlon OF magnanimouS feelings in convival moment
III the expression Of liberal sentiment about Mr.. Clay
is offensive him his friends and to be ascrbed TO
selfish motives will try and sin no am not in
The habit OF putting man to-day and abusing him to-
morrow, according TO circumstances, interest, and policy
When speak OF men, endeavor to treat them with
fairness and candor, and my friendship and respect for
ihem Is more regulated by my opinion of their merit
than their party opinions.
81 now take leave to tell the editor Of the Advocate,
and every anonymous writer, that will respond TO no
statements OF conversation, unless the gentleman who
held IL with me will publish it, and put his real name
With regard to what occurred Louisville the day be-
fore left there in company with Gen. Hynds, Judge
Onderwood and II is said, MIR. Pens, have only TO
say, that if any thing passed, which merits place in
the public print special communication 10 General
jackson, Gen. Hynds Mr.. Penn, his warm friends
or Judge Underwood, friend of Mr. Clay, are at IL
herty to make it known. They will he deemed by me
competent and credible witnesses But protest against
the tales oil spies niormers retailers of the casual
conversations of gentemen and especially on conviya
T.. in
terms of respect, both his and my friends well know
During the most violent contest had little or
no personal luminosity entered into them Mr. Clay dis
claimed personal hostility on his part and certainly felt
noae. We cOntcnded, said, for principle, and
possibly for political pre-emncnce in the state and were
both violently assailed by the friends of each other In
the hottest of the battle about the year 1916, a warm
supporter of Mr.. Clay, and viOl mt enemy of mine
observed 10 me, convival occasion, that Mr. Clay
from the grog-shop up 10 the palace, was one of the
snartcst fellows God had ever made I'm which con.
CURED. lie is distinguished man, and. whcp right
eminently quai TO be an efficient use full public man
OF this gentleman, have ever used the same Ian
guagc, and that he is fallen from pow Il am inds
posed to speak otherwise. He formidable anita
Conist, and, 'or long time worsted me, and became
lord OF the ascendant in Kentucky But ultimately the
fortune Of war changed, and have given him and his
friends severe political Grabbing. And since The late
signal victory them in Kentucky have consider
ed orr accounts squared, and am inclined TO be in
good hunor with them. One thingis very cerain tsat
neither MIR. Clay myself have gained by our polit-
cal warfare. Both have lost, and Kentucky has been
torn by violent parties and factions since bat
lies commenced. have been, and still am, sincerely
disposed 10 consider the at an end unless duty to
our country ourselves should require renewal of
hostes. have no unkind feelings towards Mr. Clay
and he has no reason TO have any against Some of
his friends however, seem disposed TO pursue me STILL
and if it is their wish TO continue the war; say let
he thought that Mr.. Clay ought have voted for
Gen. Jackson the state had indicated a preference
Tor him | supposed, tor, that Mr.. Clay's ambition was
rather selfish, and that when in power he did not
vince towards m that magnonimity and literally which
my course towards him mcrited. But the balance
is fairly struck between us. never quoted him while
in power, and that he is chassed by his country
when shall be satisfied that his ambition is chasened,
or that he is animated by patriotic devotion TO his
countrys best interests shall not ect his beng a.
gain placed in the public councils.
&c have thus expressed myself fully and without
disguise TO prevent misrepresentation about my feelings
or opinion, in regard TO Mr.. Clay When Mr.. Clay
had the ascendancy in Kentucky, some from principle
and many 10 gain popularity and Office, abused and
pued him. and those who think ii their duty from prn-
Mr. Clay, at liberty TO do it, but hope they will
excuse for treating Mr. Claws character and pre-
tensions have ever done, whether in out of pow
" When Gen. jackson came into Office, would have
been pleased with seat in Congress some place near
the President and TO have had some share in the gene
raj administration of the Government; but things
ordered differently and 10 assigned TO preside
over the affairs of this Territory. Although not entire
y convenient agreeable TO me, have accepted it,
and from the moment came here, resolved TO do !
every thing in my power TO advance the Territory, and
give satisfaction to the people; and so far, in thought
word and deed have been Zca'Os for their good. The
Territory has no vote in the election Of President or
matters Of national concern and ought acquicsce i'm
The choice Of the people Of the United States. While
remain in This Tcrritorv shall not concern in the par
y contests or politics of the nation have no hostility
any of the aspirants 10 the succession Gen Jack
son. As observed 70 Mr.. Calhoun, in long CONVEX
5aon the night before left the city, there is believe
political crisis approaching when parties mus be form
ed upon great principles and questions of policy and if
again embarked in the political struggles of my
country, which thought doubtful, should obey the
dictates Of nv Judgment the best interests of the
Republic, with little reference 10 men.
now take the liberty of EiscIaming any concern
or conneTion with any party personal POLITICAL in |
the Territory. shall pursue the tenor Of my
wav i'm the discharge Of unofficial duties and have no
objection free. bold and decOrous discussion Of my
acts. shall reciprocae the respect and friendship Of
all and endcavor 70 epioy ne much amv with my fell
low-citizens Of this Territory they will allow me
With regard TO Judge Roane repeat, that the worst
thing have said Of him. and that in private
tons was, that cared he ovcr-matchel in the
impression that he had rot managed the business with
the requisite skill and energy but after the conversation
had with member Of die Committee, abandoned all
idel OF advising change. had conversation with
any member Of the Cabinet the subject and in the
only had with the President told him that
his attorney not able cope with those employed
against the Government but That he was ] believed, q
good man. and friend of his and that he had better
for the present, let things remain they were, and
continue Judge SearcY with Judge Fulton, assistant
COUNSEL and ID is due to the President saw that be-
lievc dsrespect intended to Judge Searcys feel
inQs in he course pursued. presume person can
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