Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1830-04-07
NO. IL.

anticipating thorough correction Of them
under the present administration, in which
have been wholly disappointed and De.
ceived, can II be matter Of surprise that
/ should abandon lis support, further than
conscience may lead me, and pursue q
course which the love of truth. and the
great interests Of my country most impe.
r.ously demand!
/ never can stoop TO practice or counlc-
nance deception. As a member OF Con-
gress. am sworn to do my duty. and that
duty will endeayor TO perform. regardless
of consequences. Ny motives we're sin.
cere. and my object the public good. |
sought no honor; | coveted no political dis.
hncuot. came here 10 serve the people;
and, as ! thought, TO advance their inter
ests. wus deceived, but the deception
was disccgered. an6 nav protest against
being used as an instrument longer 70 iau
the fame Of expectation among the pee
pie.
As my motives and character are nov
fairly spread before my countrymen, who,
am satisfied, will Judge of me according
to the principles of Justice, without being
misguided by party rancor or prejudice, !
cheeriully come TO u close, with few adj
dtional remarks upon one ether subject
The present doctrine that political
friends are to be REGARDED, and political
enemies punished, Is doctrine evidently
dangerous TO liberty, as 1t tends 20 destroy
every thing in the shape OF either freedom
in opinion or action. The present. IS the
FIRST era IN free country, in which history
could justly record, that free man was
either to be prosecuted or punished 70.
opinions sake, while continuing TO regard
hts country, its constitution, and ITS laws,
each OF which promise, and guarantee 60
HIM his freedom and his safety. AZ such
a doctrine, hope 10 God my heart may
ever revolt, while it continues TO act Of all.
Shall there be superadded to this, aa IN
discriminate ravage, and destruction Of
character. by the means of men, who,
more guilty themselves, arraign those
whom lhey would wish considered sol
Such course would be so cruel so use
less, and may add, so unprecedented,
that every honest man must recoil at tho
idea
With these evidences before me, OF what
I consider palpable error at the outset, and
Of that extravaganza which | did suppose
would have been most certainly avoided
under this Administration, and winch, by
every sacred consideration, which either
the implied pledges of the executive or tho
express declarations of his supporters
could create, | ask is It strange that should
be disgustedl My conscience approves
the course which | have pursued, aud ]
am satisfied that have not only nilintain-
cd my individual Independence, but that
have stood forth in the cause Of the people,
whose interests and happiness ! am deter
mined to support to the humble extent Of
my ability, while engaged IN their service,
and enjoying their confidence.
] fear not the consure, nor DO ! seek The
applause, Of the vile or the worthless.
None can appreciate my conduct, except
those who know my motives, and by tho
yirtuous a1d tho be-e--Ll> 49, .uill lac
understood and respected.
trust that may be calledon TO answer
no more, as the duty is painful, If ] am
to be sacrificed Cor being The friend Of Mr..
Clay, let it be SOL had sooner'si1k .oT
such MAJ, than to rise with any Of ihe
CaialInes Of The DAY.
Respectfully yours.
TIfn- IHIT TON