Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-12-01

that psrsoos Of The utmost respectabili-
Ity. exeelIencs. and pieiy, in Bitain.
sos oaly soncur IL iii he principles
and proceedings. bat psrsske OF IN The
Prejudices and isnorsaee. Of this iadi-
ridual. and openly defend his nsgitious
icourse. sd 49,
From this day forth, I deem myself
fully acquitted on the Only part or the
subject which 6llsd me with perso-
no! anxiety. For although you have
not hesita,ed 10 speak in ferrs sui :
gently disparaging OF my humble ef-
forts TO defend this truth. yet. as you
have given no reasons for the Judgment
you have delivered. those who read
for themselves may escape the influ.
eucc even OF your authority: and as
you have been pleased 10 decide on the
whole merits Of the case. a. well az
on the ments Oft parties involved in
Il. ] escape Of course. from the whole
blame Of having damaged the truth BY
feeble advocacy.
in this slate Of the case. Il cannot
surprise you that I turs with delight
from those who have hitherto assaulted
me. aud address myself 10 YOU; that
avail myself Of the right arising from
your free and r-pea'ed use OF nv name.
and your judgments. both upon my
character and scts. 20 speak freely ia
return. Let u, not forget the misera-
BILE trifiinS Of Mr.. Robert Bernard
Hall. Let us pass over poor Moses
Roper. Who. IL 10 but just 10 say. has
written the most modest and sensible
attack yet made on me. Let us even
b. moderate. in having absolutely AZ
fenced the Earruli,y Of Dir. Thompson,
who begs ofin his last note, which has
just reached me 10 the Patriot of the
18th inst. have that to say which
you have not Only invited. but ehai.
ienged me 20 utter. and 60 which
ask your serious regard.
have manifested nv Difference 20
the judgment Of q Christian People. by
discussing nj its bar questions purely
national and personal. into which. IN
der erroneoas pretexts. they bad in
'enered On = manner the most vexa. .
iioUs. ] believed they were in great
error; ] presumed they we're sincerely
disposed To do good: knew they were
really doing Us. and themselves, and
The world harm; and challenged and
forced into the matter. ! have discussed
iton iis mere merits. admitting you and
your people TO be all you professed 10
De. and only endeavoring TO prove that
We were not as evil O. you made us
out. So far ~ you and those who cat,
influence are concerned. you have de-
clared that you remain more firmly
than ever settled in your harsh iudg-
menis Of us. and your fixed purpose to
follow out all your offensive coorse4.--
Nay. you plainly declare that, rather
than alter . little Of your conduct ,prin.
IciPles. opinions. OF demands on this
subject. you prefer that al fellowship
between Us and you should Terminate.
That argument and conclusion. then,
being complete and final. we need saw
no more. ] am content 10 wait and
see whether The American People will.
st your suggestion. change their ma
sional Constitutions; OF whether, in the
event Of the adequate msio. ity for
that purpose not being asiainable
they will, as The infeFence OF your sr.
gument, break Up the coniederacy, to
regain your good opinion.
There Is. as have Said, quite ano.
Their view II the whole case. You saw.
IN the course Of your speech, III our
American bFethrea ssw any thing in
ns which they thought, and Justly
thought, was an evil Of sufficient mae-
ni.ude TO indues their kind Offices Tor
iis suppression We oushtt to feel obliged
BY their using their endeavors 10 stir Us
up TO due confederation Of u, and 20
practical efforts foS lie removal" And
Ia the eont-xt you are somewhst point
ed IN enforcing this idea. ~ containinR
ia q great rule Of doty. IN general,
re have c0nsidered the ill-doing ofthis
delicate Office more huFtful than iss
omIssion. Ia particular. IL hes appeas-
ed 10 Us - pretext liable to iniinitr
abuse, esd practically Fesogtsd 60 snost
BY those who had least gyossd end
lessl tight 70 disPl.y Il. Bet, siF, can
haFdly. either 10 failhfalsess OF hoaos.
abstain aay longer from ils use. Aad
The nais 0hjeei ~ this communication
- 10 point out. 10 me selval condition |
Of enDsideFsbls I'oEiioaa al the British
empire. evils. which really aye, ~
which your party hes declared TO BE-,
81 30 palpabie and 20 mossiFous De.
seriPlioa. that deceney would seem 70
Tequiss you 10 Frpsess lhesn, ~ Be very
modest 10 rsbukiag OihsEs vhsls they !
exist.
]. To come Fl once 20 he grand
cause Of cutlery against us--;as va.
happy snd iodslsnsibls existence ~
slavery "a macy q lbs States. viii
you b. % good ss 70 turn your eyes
20 the aap Of Aires, sn6 * them on
. apot longer ihaa half q Weaern SO.
uPef A. iis sosibsfa ensreHsiiy 6nd
Case ToEs. Thsa fsd ne speech ~
Do. Philip. delivered IN Eaetsr Hall
ieR days snsr you delivered yours.--
u thsi i0wn aad Heighborhood ere
1910 British sisyesll Scattered over
that yasi Peninpula ags nlaay ihoonnd
more ~ British slavesll And YEA he