Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-07-04
Hs<vasts n letter from Gen Blair a Member ef Con.
greco from South Caroline, dated
RED OAK CAMP, June 8, 1888.
Mr.. SAMUEL WEIR, Publisher Of the (" Camden Re.

13sSooee 81 tettorlf0nS Gen. BtoU Member At
greco from South Caroline, dated
RED OAK CAMP, June 8, 1888.
: Mr.. SAsauEL WEIR, Publisher Of the " Camden Re.
publican:"
sIR-In your paper Of yesterday, which have acct.
denaiy seen, rudey and unjustly assaled to.
kethsr with the President Of the United States Others
IN one oil the most scurrilous and blsckguad articles
sident"
II is not my purpose say word in vndc alton of
the President the American People will take care of
bis character Nor do intend say any thing about
other gentlemen you have compiimented so handsomeiy
they able 10 defend and will do so Whence
Yer assailed from worthy OF notice.
The writer OF the article before me, speaking of the
rumor that Mr. Thomas had proposed to murder Ran.
doph, asks, show dare he (Thoas) offer such propo-
siton to the PresdenI He goes say, "The answer
IT, he derived his warrant from the Presidents whole lie;
from his patronage OF Houston, Heard and Blair" Now
that eucn the nuifers could have become so degradyd
lost to all sense OF gratitude moral feeling as 70 ans
tain press that denounces Gen. Jackson bully and
rdeTer and the patron aud associate Of and
assassins is than had expected and much more than
en- yet willing to believe.
believe 1t is universally known (and to the real author
OF this SANDER perhaps better TO yourse tha, the
conduct OF that maniac Heard was strongly bv
the President aud all his friends; by myself and even by
Governor Houston. never Heard in my life but
have good reason TO believe that Governor Houston insult
Cd Heard and drove him out of his because the latter
would not abandon his intention attack Mr. Arnold aer
his first alteration with that gentleman.
Is not only notorious, but recorded fact that so far
from encouraging appaudng the violence of Houston
upon Stanbery voted for the Gov Houston and
subsequently,, for the Resolution requiring him to be
Stmanded by the Speaker In doing this sacrificed NV
personal feelings the shrine of principle and VIVA,
; considered the independence of the Legislature. The
sacrifice made can be the better appreciated when il
known that Houston my personal friend and relative
and provoked.
II the President endeayored to influence auv mem
Der o. Congress, in behalf OF Houston know it not nor
do believe IL because, il he had been so disposed
mink 1t most likely attempt OF the kind would have
been made on me- believe it is well known at Wash.
tnGton that have had. comparatively, but little inter.
cesrse with the President during the years that
have been in Congress. 1t is universally known tina,
attacked Dun Green only because no denounced myself
and the Union Party OF South Carolina Tories And
mere pledge my honor that did call the President
or zee him Tor than week before Green's offensive
Tory article was published, until had paid the
upon that Editor. The President [ am sure was moi
aware that contemplated any violence upon Green.
nst ne Is charged with having paronzed Houston
Heard aud Blair" l know OF nothing he has done for
Houston Heard has been suffered repose in a Dun.
geon from the commission of his upon Arnold nm
I'll very recently, and then admitted bail bu the Co,yf
on his own recognizance. And to myself have ne.
yer received one solitary favor from Cen Jackson want
none have declared in Congress, that would not osk
an office from him either myself or for anv relative
have upon earth did, indeed, interest yse last win
ger Tor friend to whom considered Gen Jackson and
myself both, much Indebted but did not succeed in
e application and felt considerably chagrined bv the
failure But, II know myself have always been much
more the friend OF the United States than of Gen Jack
son, (hghy as esteem him. and that principle more
than on any other consideration, have always supported
MN Your obi, &c. JAMES BLAIR.
The MONROE DINNER
MfLLEDGEvILLE, June 26-On the Goth inst tb.
Gay previously designated to confer the Hon. j. Nj
ocren the honor oil public dinner by the citizens of
the county of Monroe approving his course in the
tarin Convention in November last large concourse ot
sreemen assembled at Forsyth, between and 600 in NUN
Der, and partook OF splendid duner The utmost har-
mony ana good feeling prevailed. We have received
copy OF the regular toasts given on that which
We publish to-day The spirit which they is
@ e character oil the citizens of the first county in the
otae-hrst IN point OF population and wealth. and first i'm
he responsibility and political integrity its citizens We
regret that we have not been furnished with the ,oas and
sentiments and addresses devered soon as thew
90 hand, we will lay them before our readers We heard
Che meeting addressed by Judge Berrien and Judge
strong. Gen. r. A. BealI, aud NJ. b. Lamar, Esq and
winch were received with the cheering plauds This
was proud day for the friends oil State Rights There
were no proclamation or collar consolidatonists
OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to be found there ."-Geoygia Times
REGULAR TOASTS.
Our CountTy.-Vast in extent rich in diversified ma
advantages blessed with the happest political ins,-
.uuohs Inc viglant maintenance OF those institutions in
their purity and vgour is the tenure by which alone we
may hope as people, to hold aud euo liberty happi
ness, and the favor OF heaven. ~
The Federal Constittuion-A covenant of Union he
tween Tree aud sovereign States of which in virtue
OF IT'S sovereignty s possessed OF the right of preventing
Wihin lis im all exercises of power not simulated bv
mat covenant; and each OF which to be free in pre
else proportion as it succumbs federal arrogaon of I'M
delegated power
The State of GeOrsia The land ot o,r ,.,, 49,
hopes and afections.-Wh what high DISCRIMINATION
nave we ever fought under The banner of State Rights
when u has waved over field of contest in which her
pecunar interests were at stake with what loier ar
dour should rush TO its rescue and hear il IN 70
triumph now that it is threatened by the combined boss
o consultation ON great and permanent questions vital
70 me interests oil the whole South
Our distinguished guest, the Hon John Nc Phersou
6erien-Called by the public confidence and admiration
TO many high trusts in the service of his country he M
ever adorned them all by his talents and es-Mon
roe county VIII ever be proud OF the association of his
name and services with her struggles in the great cause
OF constitutional liberty. " So "
mere 'udge berrien made speech, at tho conclusion
OF winch he gave the following sentiment:
NIT berfiens toast-Ihe peIpetuali0n of the Union
ana the sovereignty OF the States OF the Consderacv
ne one perfect according to the spirit o. the Constitu
tton-he other efficient every violation of !,
save 49, e,o',ns,s, consoldaonists and
and the problem which reconciles Federal Union ,y;
State sovereignty though difficult Of solution NAV vet be
solved. ''' "' ''''o
Ihe right Of Stale interposifi0n against Federal en-
e,ouc"ehS-lt IS the great paramount conserv alive
gn whout winch, all the other rights of the States are
merely pecarious, and held at the will of the Federal
heaiin proportion 10 its portancc ou,
putting il in exercise. ~ :"
me Memory Of Washing fon.-His character has mn.
rihed the model and elevated the standard of ums
ness through all coming time.In him length were rea
Used combination and perfection which anliouity vain
sought 10 attain and for which the modern arc had
ceased to strive. 10 ''N
1he Menory 81 Thomas Jefsson-lls fame The
mos covering ana Illnsrous that has ever so rth to-
the world on the sole pe1esal of civic greatnsss H.,
mary make merit Of at once extoing his name and
trsmpiug on his principles '''
ihe Memory 9f BeHj. franklin Venerable name -
20 honcs winch, patriotism, science and COIN
bne, aud his race vies with his rounry ~
re heroes and sdges of the Revolution -Woribv
comPanos OF washington, of Jefferson and OF Frankn;