Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-12-04
MIR. DUFF GREEN.


The Charleston Mercury, Of the 25th ultimo.
.filied with the account of the " Honors to Mr..
Tmnbur'-,he ceremonies in laying the corner
stone Of his monument, and subsequent proceed.
ings.
Among the great men present on the occasion
was General Duff Green, editor of the Washing.
ton Telegraph, who appears to have shared 10 the
enthusiastic applause Of the nulli6ers equally
with Mr.. Calhoun and Governor Hayne. At the
grand meeting in the Circus. after the important
business of the day was over, and after Messrs
Calhoun and Hayne had concluded their speech.
Is aid retired, General Green was called for;
but it was ascertaned that he had distracted him.
self from the company, whereupon the following
resolutions were passed. We copy, also, the
Generals eloquent reply. in which he pa,he,icar,
ly bewa,ls his fate 10 being doomed to dwell in
an "infected district "-Bait Gae.
Whereas it is the interest aud duty Of the
friends of truth and liberty to encourage and re.
ward by their sympathy and support those indi-
viduals who have subjected themselves to the
persecution Of their foes:
ReSolped, That we are highly gratifed at the
presence amongst Us of Gen Diff Green. of the
U. S. Telegraph, and greet this we'll tried friend
With cordial welcome.
Resoiued, That we have witnessed with res
pect and gratitude his extensive aud honorable
sacrifices IN our good cause, and the honesty
aud courage wherewith he has maintained the
truth in the midst Of corruption and persecution;
and that we earnestly exhort our friends in the
South, to sustain him by their patronage, in his
energetic aud efficient battle for our liberties.
Rssolrsd, further, That Committee of three
be appointed to tender him in behalf Of this meet
ing, public dinner to be given at such time as
he may appoint.
These Resolutions being seconded and uuani-
mously adopted, Mr.. Stuart, Col. Bryan and
Major Arson, were appointed a Committee TO
wait on Gen. Green, and the meeting adjourned.
CORRESPONDENTS.
The Committee last above mentioned, waited
next day on Gen Green with an invitation, en-.
cioslng a copy Of the Resolutions. and in the
Course OF the dav received from that gentleman
the following reply:
CHARLEsToS, esd Nov. 1855.
Gentlemen covering the Resolutions
adopted last night at the meeting of the State
Rights party, is received. The near approach Of
the session of Congress requires my immediate
departure for Washington, aud prevents an &C.
cepiance OF your kind invitation to a public diu
ner. avail myself Of this opportunity to express
q deep sense of litigation for the favorable notice
taken of the efforts have made and de sacri6
ces nave encountered in the cause of public Ii
berts. and at the same time TO apologize for de
ciining response to the call, so gratifying to my
feelings, made by the meeting.
IL is easy 10 be patriot in South Carolna..--
The example OF your statesmen-the eloquence
OF YOUR orators-the deeds Of your fathers-the
appreciation Of YOUR mothers, and the smiles Of
your lovely daughters, all-all contribute a sup.
ply to the vestal fire which burns with so bright
flame on the affairs Of your party. My lot ha.
been cast IN an infected District, where il ha !
truly required an unceasing vigilance aud unmea-
sured sacrifices, (exposed as It has been. TO the
blightins damps ct despotism) to prevent the ex-
tin ;uishmeat Of the public light committed to my
care.
And feeling as have done the rancorous nd
malignant prosecutions Ut revengeful tyrant,
whose power in that ensiaved District. disturbs
the social relations and embitters the very foun-
tains Of society. | could not bu: bring INV own
condition into painful contrast with what had
here heard, aud seen and felt. The imposing ce.
monies of the day-the glowing eloeuence of
your speaSers-he entnos'asuc cheers OF your
people. and the yet more poten, influence which
beam-d IN the approving smiles Of the "bei.sr
pdrt' of the assembled audience, were calculat
ed to awaken feelings. difficdt to be expressed,
although never 70 be forgotten.
leave You. gentlemen, but nv affections are
with You. and h. assured that to labor in such
Cause aud To be remembered hy such q people. is
ms greatest pride. Nav AK that when YOU
meet to commemorate the final triumph of our
principles. YOU will not forget the name Of your
devoted servant. DUFF GREEN.