Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-03-01
THE CORRESPONDENCE"
coMMuNIcATED.

ously to the character and dignity of his country,
which has so highly distinguished him; but as he
has appealed TO The People," it is the duty of
every individual, whatever his condition, to res
pond TO this appeal BY expressing an impartial o.
pinion when the materials from which he may de-
duce it shall be before him.-But the common
rules Of Justice one would think should restrain
all, but especially editors of journals, exer-
cising powerful influence over public senl-
ment, from deciding hastily, in case where the
truth is attainable only By delay; yet we lind
those whom it has been Mr. Calhoun's object to
denounce, whilst he groundiessly complains OF
prescription, severely reproached. instantly upon
the appearance Of the " correspondence he has
published, in which, by the aid OF art'hce and
reconciliation he has cOntrived to interest the
sympathes of men in his favor, before their judg-
ments could be sufficiently enlightened to decide.
MIR. Forsyth has merely published, as an act OF
Justice to Mr.. Crawford the letter which Mr..
ed his pamphlet with his own forcible but insult
ing and overbearing letter to Mr.. Crawford, in
reply, affecting to treat Mr.. Crawford with utter
contempt, notwithstanding he condescends to
read the communication and even to take a CO.
py Of 1t. He admits that Mr.. Crawford may have
erred, in consequence of his affecting dis
ease having impaired his faculties, yet regardless
of the motives which an honorable man would
find in this reflection for forbaranoe. he lords 1t
over the unfortunate, and asks the succor OF the
public for himself as prosecuted man.
Mr.. Forsyth. have said, published merely
Mr.. Crawford's suppressed letter. He disclaims
a wish to interfere no further or to be made par
ty. Thepersons then held up to view, untavorably,
by Mr.. Calhoun, have had no opportunity for ex-
PLANTATION or defence. Gen. Jackson's cOrrespon-
dence, designed evidently to be private and per-
sonal and not for submission to public criticism,
is nevertheless sufficient for his defence and it is
fervently hoped that he will not permit himself
to be drawn into paper war during his continu-
ance in the Presidency. What does he say to
Mr.. Calhoun? 81 have always conceived you
Ito have been my friend. and particularly my
'.defender at critical period of my life, in mat
''ter OF great delicacy. deeply etectins my feel
''ings and character, when you had an opportu-
entity OF knowing that the conduct for which
was arraigned, and suffered so much in public
estimation, was in truth. Tor at least in my hon
"est opnion) in accordance with the wishes of the
:. administration. Aware, however. Of the deli
..cate position which the Administration Occupi-
led, was willing, for its relief, and the good Ut
''my country, to take the responsibility of my
.'measures upon myself, and so then said: but
sswhen | saw myself likely to be entangIed by
.'diplomatic articles, gave you all to understand
- that I'D be patriot but not dupe. Now, sir,
''if YOU did not take pains to mislead me into an
+" erroneous impression OF your conduct, you did
perpetuate it. to the Jury of others, and the
IS frankness of my nature determines me when
sam deceived into too favorable opinion of
''man to renounce nv own as soon as | am sat:
''istied oft, and tell him so. do not question the
'srectitude of your official conduct. but YOU have
IL,
- satisfied myself of this and revealed my convic-
ton to you, here let the matter end personal
zone between US" Now. Mr.. Calhoun ale,lges
that this is the result of deep and s'infdnaous
plof'-of conspiracy to ''ruin him politically"
Aware of the generous feeling of his countrymen,
he contrives with all the advantages appertaiuing
to deliberate preparation. and the selection Of
his time for disclosure) document made up Of
isolated letters and certIhcates-of plausible rea-
soning. chiefly upon facts assumed or coujectur-
ed-of bitter ordinations, and dark inuendoes,
with the most pathetic appeal TO The people TO sore
him from, the designs Of his secret enemies. And
this is not without its effect The state of parties
or rather the relative position of the factions in
our country, secures to Mr.. Calhoun many of the
benefits he most probably antici pates from his
"appeal." Precedence is one of his characteristics
and he does not often '.count without his Host"
But permit me, sir, to ask if Mr.. Calhoun is not
himself Plotter? Can he not ''conspire' as well
other ambitious men, and could any one have
devised .'derper," better contrived scheme
for running" the public men whom he accuses.
overily Or by implication, then his ''Book" and
its adjuncts unfold By adjuncts l mean his
measures. not his supplementary essays.
The President cannot reply without descend.
inc from the dignity of his station, and the 9th.
err parties are remote from each other and from
Mr.. Calhoun, unless those he arraigns on susp-
ciOn. and strives to damn by inuendo, are in
Washington. He digests his work. cou6des it
to the printer who is enriched at the hands Of the
administration, but who is his devoted partisan
and champion. and securing to this printer his re-
election 10y the party he is prepared to DESERT
makes him thereupon his instrument, instantly,
to diffuse throughout the country insulting sar-
casms upon the Neutrality-suspicious. suspicious
of his (Mr. C's. competitors for public favor, and
vindictive aspersiOns of man whose ruin he
was understood to have labored for years with
untlring zeal to accomplish. Truly such man,
hitherto successful in hls exploits, with an am-
biton as restless as reckless, shall be considered
as an object OF persecution and receive the sym