Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-08-28
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FOR TIE E-NQOIRER.-fNo. II
MEssEs EDITORS: In your paper of the 18th, / OBJ
serve Communication signed "Old Alben,arlc" which
renews cdHmny against me, already rice refted and
insnuaes certain other charges of inconsstencya, of
which, would have noticed sooner but for more prrss.
ing and important engagements.
Dismissed, as have been from the public service by
the overwhelming influence of Jacksouisin- which /
fear IS sweeping over this land with the desOating
clfeci Of the tropical tornado prosrating and DESTROY
ing every barrier erected by the wisdom and virtue of
our ancestors for the protection of the great principles
OF constitutional liberty had hoped enjoy in peace
and quiet that retirement TO which / have been con.
signed by the sovereign will of the PEOPLE Eut a
moments reflection taught The iolly--to borrow
avore quotation Of your own-of laying this Aa,ier.
ing JUNCTION TO my soul - had only to remember me
Of the vindctyc intolerance Of JactsO Faa BVronis,n
which, not content with the overthrow of its political
advcrsarics seeks to backen and blast the fair name
OF every man who has honesty and independence enough
TO prefer has political principles, the honor and free dom
OF his county, to the govelling sentiment of n,ancor-
ShptO remind me, that humble individual like NV.
self could not expect 10 escape the poisoned darts that
were hurled at such men as White Bell. Branch. FlorJ
Tazewcll, Leigh, Archer and Gordcn la such com.
pany am ready aud willing to suffer any martyrdoin
To which may DO sentenced by the tender mercics Of
those VINO have mounted into the judgment seat except
rotHody 10 PROSTATE myself in The dust be crushed
by the wheels Of the Of the political juggernau Of
the day his have refused to do-and Ibis is the
head and front Of my offending.
Your Correspondent has with ingenuity which
would be envable were II employed in better cause,
conuyed 20 condense into the space Of his short
Communication, less thar ttfcc GORGEOUS errors He
first insnuaes that have changed my opinions some
vtFI utsiufa tltl OF Conventions, lana
little cause lie next confounds 10y opinions Of a
Congressional recommendation Of candidate for the
Presidency expressed II years ago with my sentiments
IN relation to modern National ConvcnUon-so called
and 3dly, he assefs, by direct implication that deli.
vercd ga speech in favor Of Mr. Van Buren, in the Con.
vention Of 1852 sends yon on q wild goose cha s.
to huntio hut which never had cxistcnceand ends
by requesting you to publish this Speech and NY Caid
VI 1914 for tie benefit Of (Us) country folks.
have certainly no wish. and oin sorry 10 say no &C.
cas'0" TO put upon tho charges brought against BY
NY political opponents harser construction than tho y
intend But The author Of this communication means
70 insinnate, that IN forming my back upon c present
Administration have deserted the political PRINCIPLES
have always protested have only ihe answer to give
winch invariably gave when this charge was brought
against me during tie late canyass-that is false aud
10 challenge the accuser to the proof
Mcssrs. Editors, am not az all surprised that youf
correspondent has fallen into This errorfOr many rood
men-enough 10 turn the election against honesty
believed that opposition 20 Jackson was DISCRETION of
rcpubicansm Whether they or I we're right must be
referred 10 the time when her sway oyer
the passions But, IN the time an sure you and
the Public will pardon the for avaiIno myself Of this
~ si probability The only opportunity sho ever htvc