The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-07-02

an,nnus; other reasons, because II was phys.
icaNy impossible that should do II; and
as they all require my opinions IN manu-.
scrluf, particularly addressed 10 the writers,
they would not be satisfied with my writ,
tag one letter and sending printed copy
10 each. | was determined, however, 10 ,
avail myself Of the first favorable opportu'
u,ty, and, referring to the letters and speech
es bad made on the subjects have men.
toned, to endorse them all. This | have
recently done IN a letter TO committee
appointed by the Wing members OF the
legislature Of New York. You WI! pro.
badly see II published by the time th's
reaches YOU.
In relation 10 the discussion between Mr.,
Randolph AMI myself in the Senate, OF
which a stgienleu: is annexed 10 the address,
VIVA, better evidence could be given that
there Is no possibility Of satisfying my Po
Ideal enemies BY any thing tina, J could
write, than the garbled account which they
have given Of that discussion ii the
charge made upon me BY Mr. Randolph IS
authentic, taken from newspaper report,
surely my answer to bim should be consId-
cred SO also. /, is worthy Of remark, too,
that Mr. Randolph made no reply TO my
answer TO hls attack, and that he was not
a man to leave matter 10 that situation il
he could avoid IT, The truth is, that be.
IIeye he really regretted his attack uPon
me. He repeatedly told me so, aud ife'
queoily solicited me to bury the Ratchet at
q friendly dinner with hlm when | agreed
10 do. At the dinner were Mr.. Calhoun,
Mr.. Hayne and Gen. Hamilton and many
others, all but myself Of the then Jackson
party. Our friendy Intercourse was never
afterwards interrupted.
10 reply 10 your inquiry, as TO my con-
necilen with the ole Federal party, | will
state TO you the circumstances under which
] received iwo appointments from Mr.. john
Adams. In the year 1895, Gen. Wayne
LEFT the Army on a visit to Philadelphia. |
had been recently married and teudered 10
him my resignation as bis aid de.camp, bal
lie declined receiving it, saying he could
very well dispense with my services II hts
journey. Il was during this trip thai be
obtained the promise Of Gen. Washington
TO give me a civil appointment, as | had
expressed my determination TO leave the
Army. THIS promise, the President repeat
ed 10 nv brother, Carter B. Harrison, then
10 Congress, with some very kind remarks
upon my conduct ~ the Army. " hen Gen.
Washing ton left the Pres Ideucy, have sea-
son 10 believe, tia, he obtained a promise
from Sir. Adams TO fulfil bis Intentions
Whea the Office Of the Secretary Of the
North Western Territory became vacant,
Mr.. Adams appointed inc, although | vas
opposed b. Cy.. Pickering, the Secretary
u State.
10 1899. was selected by the RePa5li.
esa party Of Tie Territorial Legislature to
Be tAaic candidate for TIE appointment Of
Z. le-a.e to Congress. Between Mr.. Ar
tl1r 81. CLAIR, j., (tAe son Of Gov. 81.
C.a-,, lie Federal candidate aud myself,
tie votes were divided precisely IS the two
parlss stood 70 tile Legislature, Nth The ey.
lsg4oa of csc Republican, Who vas Induced
by lis regard t.r the Governor TO vote for
bis son. The vote vas Il 10 10, not one
Of lhs nine Fedcr4llsis voting for ne. Be,
FORE leG Cincinnati, The Republican mem
bers made me promise not 20 suffer mg
El1zn opposition 10 the measures Of the
4 .u,ass.fs.oa u interfere With the at
ta!unsn: Of tie great object Tor which |
vas seut. [ pon ny arrlya! 10 Philadelphia,
! ass received b. Mr.. Adams IN the NOS:
AgHetaz mana=r. At hrs dinner parties,
0ae-s / ass often guest he seemed to
take z-ea! pleasure 10 speaking OF my "a
tGa7's SERVICES ~ the Revolutionary Con.
-as, rs..ung macy Anecdotes t. shew his
devotion o the cause, and the effect which
MS E,l-au.ne produced IN cheering them
10 H. gloom, winch the occasionally III.
IRON z,0g state Of their affairs often prsdue
81. | bad no conversation with Mr Al
ans oa politics, further than to ey3IHn to
hllnmy VIegs ia relation 10 the ch.r Q ia
i1s system Of selIia, the Pubic Laads
which gas si4I 70 nd he approved. As
s1on IS the las aas passed for the diE.soa
OF the North Western Territory, | vas ~
formed that It vas the intention Of Mr.. Ad
ans 10 nominate me 10 The Government Of
iudlaua. hcs'ia'ed not moment to de.
clare that / soII not accept II, although
very much pressed 10 10 80 by several lead
iag Federal membefa Of Congress. | vas
not long IN discovering the motives Of tboso
genilenea. There had been some meet
Iags Of the people Of the Territory, in which
resolutions had been adopted recommend
Iog the 10 the President for the Government
ol the Territory, North Western instead
Of Governor 81. Clair.
Those resolutions, With correspondent
addresses, had been forwarded to The Pres,
Ilent and Senate. Now a. happened that
two distinguished Senators had fixed Their
eyes upon the same Office. One Of them,
who had been most urgent for me 10 60 to
Indiana, had large possessions IN the North
Western Territory, which was probably one
reason for his wishing 10 60 there. But the
man object was to secure the Territory
to The Federal party, wien II should become
q State which was kno9n would soon be
tie case. To carry OF! this plan, it vas
uccas.ary m mel me mt If fhe uay. he