The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-18

q matter in that situation if he could ayoiu II
the truth is, that believe he really regreueu M
attack upon me- He repeatedly toid me so a''a =
frequently solicited me TO bury the ha'cne' ~
friendly dinner with him, which agreed ~ ~.
Al the dinner were Mr.. Calhoun, Mr nayhs
and Cen Hamilton. and others, all but myself
Of the then Jackson party. Our friendly inter-
course was never afterwards interrupted.
In renlv 10 your inquiry, as TO my connection
with me old Federal party, will state to you
~ ercnmstances under which ] received two
anno;ntments from Mr.. John Adams. In the
wear 1896, Gen Wayne left the army ON yisit
10 Philadelphia | had been recently marred,
and rendered to him my resignation as his ald
de camp, but he declined receiving Il /; saying
he could very well dispense with my services IN
his Journey. Ii was during this trip that he OBJ
tanned the promise of Gen. Washington to give
me civil appointment, as had expressed my
determination to leave the army. This promise,
the President repeated 10 my brother, Carter b.
Harrison, then in Congress, with some very
kind remarks upon my conduct in the army
When Gen Washington left the Presidency,
have reason to believe, that he obtained pro-
mise from Mr.. Adams TO fulfil his Intentions
When the Office of the Secretary OF the worm
Western Territory became vacant, Mr.. Adams
appointed me, although | was opposed by Col,
Pickering. the Secretary of State. In 1899, ]
was selected by the Republican party OF the
Territorial Legislature TO be their candidate for
the appointment of delegate to Congress. Be-
tween Mr.. Arthur ST. Clair, Jr. (the son OF Gov.
st. Clair,) the Federal candidate and myself,
the votes were divided precisely as the two par
ties stood in the Legislature, with the exception
Of one Republican who was induced by his re-
gard for the Governor TO vote for his son. The
vote was Ii to 10, not one Of the nine Federal
lists voting for me. Before left Cincinnati, the
hare ,rn
suffer my known opposition to the measures OF
the Administration 10 interfere with the attain
ment of the great object for which was sent.
Upon my arrival in Philadelphia, was received
BY Mr.. Adams in the most hatterng manner
AT his dinner parties, where was often guest,
he seemed to take great pleasure IN speaking OF
my fathers services in the Revolutionary Con
gress, relating many anecdotes 10 show his de-
votion TO the cause, and the effect which his
peasantries produced IN cheering them IN the
gloom which the occasionally unpromlsing
state Of their affairs often produced I>had no
conversation with Mr.. Adams on politics, far
ther than to explain TO him my views in rela-
ton TO the change in the system OF selling the
Public Lands, which | was glad to find he APP
proved As soon as the law was passed for the
division Of the North Western Territory, was
informed that twas the intention OF Mr. Adams
to nominate me to the Government OF Indiana
/ hestated not moment 10 declare that would
not accept it, although very much pressed to do
so by several leading Federal members of Con-
gress | was not long in discovering the mo-
lives of those gentlemen There had been
some meetings of the people of the Territory,
in which resolutions had been adopted recon-
me TO the President for the Govern
ment Of the Territory, North Westerly instead
of Gov. st. Clair.
Those resolutions, with correspondent adj
dresses, had been forwarded to the President
and Senate Now il so happened that two dis
tnguished Senators had fixed their eyes upon
the same office. One of them, who had been
most urgent for me TO go 10 Indiana, had large
possessions in the North Western Territory,
which was probably one reason for his wishing
to go there. But the main object was TO secure
the Territory to the Federal party, when it
should become State which it was known
would soon be the case To carry out this plan,
II was necessary to get me out OF the way
The appointment was pressed upon me, not
withstanding my refusal to take it. AT length,
my relations and friends, the Messrs. Nicholas,
Wilson Cary Of the Senate and John of the
House, prevailed on me to accept it. They
pointed out the advantages to myself, and as
sured me that there was no doubt Of Mr. Jefier-
sons election in the ensuing November, and that
/ would be continued Governor of Indiana, and
some Republican succeed Governor st. Clair in
the North Western Territory.
| therefore accepted the appointment, with a
determination as Indiana had no voice in the
choice of President, that would take no part in
the contest.
have thus given you full account of my
connection with the Presidency Of Mr.. Adams.
will conclude by saying, that Mr.. Jefferson lost
no time, after his Inauguration, to assure me of
his favor and his confidence, and think there
is sufficient evidence that retained both to the
end of his administration.
In answer to the inquiry why used the word
Abolition" in designating society of which
| was a member in Richmond in the year 1871,
instead of the word +" Humane" which is known
to be the one by which the society was really
distinguished 2-All that can say upon the
subject, is, that if did really term it an Adolf
ton Society, factwhch can still hardly believe
for | have not been able to see the paper con-
tanning my address to the people of the District
in 1922, it must have been from forgetfulness,
which might easily happen after lapse of 81
years. At any rate, the word Abolition was not
understood to mean in 1922, what il now means.
There can be no doubt that the society of which
Mr.. Tarlton Peasants was member, and
which in his publication in the Richmond Wing,
he calls the "Humane Society of Richmond
and by this title Judge Catch, who gave me the
certificate in 1922, also designated it, was the
saline oi Which was d lleHlDeI. MT. TltaSdntS
was member in 1897, in 1791-Mr. Robert
Peasants was the President at the former pc
Rod, as he was when was admitted.
do not wish what have said above, to be
published, but have no objection that the facts
should be stated, and reference made to me as
having furnished them.
| have written to friend in Congress, Mr.
Jos. Williams, of Tennessee, showing the con-
nection which existed between the Hamilton
County Corresponding Committee and myself,
and authorized him to make it public.
| was about TO make some further observa-
tons when was interrupted by party of gen
tlemen from Louisville, and must conclude by
assuring you that | am. Very truly, yours,