Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-11-14

~ many respects by John r. H. Claiborne and Anthony
campbell, by whom II see ps they copcocted.'
The contempt Lnduge Tor a man who desc nds TO en-
poy such epihes under NE protertion Of age, infniy,
O. ne dig6ty OF his station, would induce pass this
letter by with the silent scorn merits but owe it TO my
own position in society, and my friends throughout the
stale torepel The impuiaon of the honorable Senator
Inc resolution adopted unanimously at the democratic
meeting was drawn n? by gentleman of Superior ta-
iehts more familiar than any living, with the Incl
dents Of Mr. PondexteIs Although a inher OF
tie committee appointed to prepare resolutions for the
meeGng dit not perform any part OF the duty owing
temporary nd,spos'ion, nor did hear or see the
ieTfed touhfhh appeared in print. IL was, however,
am informed rece, cd with marked appreciation by the in
telgent citizens OF iSe ccasty, heD present many OF
THEM have since expressed their appreciation OF me-
and cordially acquesce in their opinion. 90 referring 10
the resolution, the only objection presenting hsclf my
ipnd is that lciently de Ante In ma King tie din
ncon between The feelings to ards our repre-
senta'ives, respectively The esnbs OF the me eiDg
am authorized TO say, eneI,anO for those gentlemen very
different sentiment We decidedly condemn the cour,e of
Judge Binck and the Honorable Harry Cage in abandoning
the Administration, but woudno, to believe
tia, either OF them acted from corrupt dishonest mo-
lives Judge Black was, until lately little known this
county but Mr. Cage has resided here aud has yer had
our highest personal respect Twill certainly object
him Tor any political station, while he continues in his
present position but eheerullydo him the Justice TO ac-
knowledge that he is homes, anil many course
he may think proper topuTsue Avo 10 such feeling for
Mr. PondeSter After the language which he has allowed
himself oindulge, violate OF tile life in
ayng, that tenertsn for him. with prie.ss lofty ns his
owl' The most supreme contempt that know hin'to her
false traitor 10 his private and political pledges and that
VIII prove him such By various and
nate, and ember olthe Legislature Humble as am
planter holng Office the honorable George Pondex-
ter P'eden' OF the Senate The Uped States shall not
hid me HE passive victim OF his malice "A worm will,
turn when Od UpoD, and 80 freeman Jealous of mvt
rights and uiiy conscious OF my rectte, Twill not al
low Tilted seoltndreI 10 impoach my character M i'm.
punity
NoyOnng man ever entered public life with warmer.
feelings Tor friend than che, .hed for Mr. Pondexier
eh'crIaned Tor him an hereditary attachment. | had
just taken my seat in the legislature for the first time
when two gentlemen Of splendid talents and prolessn
p ical all
in the Senate oil the United States occasioned by the nm
timely death OF Thomas b. Reed One was Mr. Poindex,
ter, and tn, other The late Robert II. Adams citizen Of
my own county, and then at the head Of our bar Mr.
pondexter at that period and had long been; con-
hrIned and almost hopeless invalid, unable 10 move
without assistance, and lew supposed HIM physically ae
quae to the duties Of the Office. But, observation-disclosures
this differed with my colleagues, with, niajoy.of.
the Legislature, and rejecting the opinions OF many in
entail c2eHs in this city, (Iny own constituents sun.
ported lin with sede otion WIZ To- many but pa.
cula w to the pIescnt Cove rnor oI A. STAT 10 49, Il
'noraSe pb Dunbar and NJ. f. De Grafenreid then
and subsequently Speaker Of the House Representa-
lives; ando the honorable William Halle, late Represen
iative ir Congress.
Whenile became a candidate for the second time and
pceessisslysl still supported him with the saMe spirit
believing rcn the wl,olc iennar OF his vate and public
communications, that he personaly attached the
President that lie was IN his confidence that he decidedly
approved oil The programme OF his Administrations and OF
VI 6eAieHee Mad efbex "a he would pnpoSe sgeex
element, (Nuihcation.) under the oDepslon Of,
measures urinst, unconstitutional, and injurious to the
counuyi that he would support power expressly
q
oppose all monopoiies Che Bank) and exclusive priv
legrs
This still the avor.te policy o. rhe State; hia
was the policy he elected and pledged TO support.
For the in which he has proinoie ibis policy and
fulfilled those pledges and justified The oil the reso
luton aud the deep execrauon in which he is held by a,
large naouy OF his constituents, refer you Jour
nsIs Of the Senate, to the collateral proofs ihatwil be adj
duced in The forthcoming adless OF Col. Ahhon- Cemn
bell, and to The expression OF public sentiment now benr
made ia every county in the State
The Honorable Senator charges, that the resolution
flnntp latn liz
himself, ia every parcuar. The issue made before
The People Of Mississippi Already, many the most re-
spectacle citizens i'll Tins and other counties stepped
forward, and rendered 10 me written testimony her
sion TO- and appreciation Of the resolution, in all it's
terms
Mr. Poiadexter ,nay bo regarded as great criminal at
the bar OF bis country leis natural that hesheuld plead
mot guilty and impeach the credbity of The gynosse0.
against hun. The day OF trial is approaching The Pso
pie OF this stale by their immediate Representatives. VIII
decide upon his and upon the truth falsehood Il
the allegations MAIDS IL resolution. Upon that verdict
am willing TO rest my charnceF.,
To hs insane malice and Dpoeu revenge, Idpposo NV
position in tire State. aud sell conieu,enf Tor
bohors OF party, and Tie gnawDg orm at his heart.
Very respectfully am, dear sir, your obedien GET
NArenEz Oct. OH, 1881
srhw DO hauded you publications with the documents 10.
iefredta.'
Ma PoINDExTER's BANK ACCOMMODATION. We
give with pleasure, The following explanation OF Col Tow
son. relation 10 Mr. Poihdextefs ironsaCiion with the
Bank OF ihe United States. Col e. VIII Iiud that his own
satemeato the idCs. is perfectly consistent With HAT
the Directors oyls letter p the letter il IL stated
that the psper discounted by the Bank was sdrGrn ina
farm n - Mr. PoiudeSier according 10 Col. To~son's
statement. ii oppcafa ,Ihst blr Poinespr did draw o
hun Or 10 0G0 dollars, Tor bis (Pundex 50 hepe Tbs
letter saysit "sIdoised pg GeUge Ponderfer" IT,
have been endorsed ensbe him receive the
noney Col Towson lhen the staesafnt only
because the Director calls IL the ''note OF NATHAH Tow
son" II, however, Col TowsOD VIII, Tor moment,
consider how the Transaction stoed upon Inc face tho
Bank Looks, 'e will dat the Bank Director very pro-
dawn uptn hm by Poindexter Col r was charged upon
Books the pGyey Of the 10 600 dollsrs-and IL was
called "fhenofe Of NabGn TOcs01" because, from the
face Of The looks. II appeared that lie pay the mo-
ncy We suppose HAT TIC Director did the draft
lid not know that II no. accepted lH supposed.
Col T. stood pay tie books ,1t be. bound for