Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-07-09
Mr.. Edwards reply.
GoOd,ruusrille, Va.

GoodWynsrille, Va.
Mr. Amos Kendall
Sir-Your letter md circular came
safely by mail, free Of postnge-and that
| may not be censured, have conclu-
ded to return you your circular, that you
may have the opportunity Of sending ii
by mail, and Of course free, to some 9TH
or man, who possibly may consider it an
honor to join in slandering and tradu-
cling, for individual gain, the private cha
racter of VIM. Henry Harrison, who on
ly captured British army to enttle him
Gin your elegant language) to the appel
lation of mock hero. You state that
the sumbers Of your children are dis
turbed by the ing Of Wing guns ]
believe that the same thing happened
once or twice before. Tho enemies OF
America have always had peculiar
dread of Wing guns. But, sir, l take
great pleasure TO inform you, and thro'
you, MIR. Van Buren, that he may take
his rest as far as regards my children
They are not so easily frightened by
gunpowder, though they feel very indig
nant at MIR. Poinsett's militia scheme,
which his Excellency recommended
though he never saw it. he commits
sion which hold, if MIR. Van Buren
thinks it is u security for my vote,
herewith inform him, through you, is al
his call and it gives me more pleasure
to offer it than the honor Of retaining il
could confer. have come 10 the con-
clusion that America does not entirely
depend upon the election of any one
man az President, though | am not So
very certain that your pension does not
entirely depend on The re. election OF
Mr.. Van Burcn.
You state that Gen. Harrison is, in
your classical language, tongueless
candidate. have never seen the gen.
toman-,herefore you and Mr.. Van
Buren, OF course, know more of him than
| do. l wish you to get MIR. Van Buren,
who has II tongue, to answer the follow
ing questions : Did you not vote to in
struct Rufus King TO oppose the admis-
sion Of slavery in Missouri ? Did you
not vote against James Madison in 1912?
Did YOU not vote for the Tariff Of 1928
Did you never see or hear Of Mr.. Poin-
sett's army pro joct until twas called for
by resolution OF Congress And will
you not endeavor to have that project
carried into effect, if you are reelected
Did you not sanction the admission o
negro testimony in Lieut.. George M
Hooe's trial before naval court martial
! hope, my dear sir, that you and the
President, whom | take to be one and
the same in fact, will loosen your
tongues, and inform your friend, as you
style me in your letter. You know that
the people are not quite ready for mo-
march, and little dccency is still me-
cessary to be used, in order to reconcile
them TO their lots Some, ! suppose, will
feel highly honorcd TO be appointed cra-
de- e-minders for your dear children =
Sweet babes lie still and slumber.-
Democrats guard thy heads, and Treas.
ury pap without number, fall thickly
around thy beds | am at loss to name
person in this country who is willing
to act as cradle muse for your nervou:
offspring. Tell Dr. Niles that ! owe
him an apology but as he is solely de.
pendent on you for his bread, and, per
nit me to add, office, that whenever yo,
shall have selected my successor, | an
ready to resign.
With something short Of respect,
Il l subscribe myself,
\ JOHN II. EDWARDS, p. NJ.
/ At Goodwynsville, Va.