Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-05-31

frsge party in Rhode Island have been cheated -"
defeat The agents of the landhoder's Qoye,nm o
aying repanned and betrayed them are maxine ,b
boasts of having achieved great victory. Mr. AMI
nv it will be seen, received The most positive ASSN
ances from the emissaries of the Chartiss that, in 49,
Gov Dorr and his troops would withdraw, The wba,.
difficulty should be satisfactorily adjusted On ,he
strength of this assurance, the Suffrage men dsbapdsS
but no sooner they separated than the old govern
mrnt abandons lis compromise and violates its promea
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To the Public The part that have taken IN ,eo,d
to the Suffrage movement, and the relation IN VIII
that has placed me by its friends requires from ma
at this time brief detail OF the late movements Of mo
self In the first place, will begin with my mis,,9,
TO Washington with Mr. Pearce by the appointmen, n,
Governor Dorr. There great anxiety was expressed
by the President and Mr. Webster, that the Rhode l.
land controversy should be amcaby settled and in e.,
herance ofths object President Tyler informed us that
he intended TO write Governor King private letter od
yisng the Governor that advances must be made
to the people, that they had rights which had been dis
regarded, and that more arrests ought 10 be made
under the law in relation to ofences against the sove
reign power of the State MIR. Webster on the same
day. put into my hands letter to John Whppe, ESQ.
expressing the views, and wished me 10 deliver
the same TO him possible. The letter was
read TO me, though am not at liberty to make It's con-
tents known 10 any one He talked of having meen,
Of the friends of both parties in the city of New York
and TINS was ufgeu upon VT. bHiPpe ds one oil The
friends of the LandholJers' Government.
proceeded TO Rhode Island with all speed possible
and found that Mr.. Whipple was then in New York
where returned and delivered the letter. Mr. Web.
ser was then in New York, and with Mr.. Whirple
called on him at the Astor House. MIR. Webster then
repeated his anxiety TO have the controversy settled
and arrangement made for an informal me elne
TO be had, to what could be done. Mr.. Whpp!e
to meet Messrs Pearce Harris and myself How.
ard Hotel 10 see what sort OF a compromise could
be hit upon We all met for that purpose and Mr..
Pearce proposed that case might be made 10 the Su.
preme Court the United States, involving the validity
Of the Peoples Consttuon-that in the mean time all
action by the officers under the Peoples Constitution
should be suspended, the Government, however, 10 lie
kept alive-and the "ac in relation to offe agans,
the sovereign power of the Stae also 10 lie sus.
pended. Each Of both sides at this interview dis.
claimed any power or authority TO enter into any for.
NAL arrangement, but If any thing could be mupaly
agreed upon, they TO apply 10 the proper powers
of their respective parties 10 have il consummaed-
Suffice it to say that each person of both parties we're
to confer with their respective friends, and ascen:n
whether such an arrangemen, would be generally salts.
factory.
With this view we were all to return TO Rhode Island,
and Mr. Whipple to go 10 the Charter Govern.
ment and its friends, 10 if such an arrangement
would be ped and myself and friends 10 see
ifthey approved Of such step. Accordingly, we all
Except Governor Dorr, who stopped at Stonnston)
complete the arrangement to hear what else could be
done for an honorable adjustment of the difficulties thai,
hung over our State. Matters remained between Mr
Whpple and myself as they were then left. until Tues
day afternoon, when received note from friend
hat Mr. Whippe wanted 10 at his house soon
as could come, he would be at home in half an
hour | started Immediately in carriage, and my
way Mr. Harris, in the street, and let him know my
business, and he accompanied me.
We went to Mr.. Whpples house, and after waiting
some little time, MIR. Whippe came in. We then
menced the business Of our arrangement, and after
talking about ascerianng the facts IN the case some
time, Mr. Whpple read and delivered to us paper in
these words Memorandum. action forthwith 10
be brought in the U. S. Circuit Court, involving the
validity Of the Peoples Constitution, to he tried and
decided possible. Tile tacts to be first ascsr
tanned By suitaLie Committee chosen by agreement Of
The parties;
under the act in relation 10 offences against the
reign power of the State to be suspended, exactly
the present state.
"Until such decision the present government OF The
State lot which Gov. King is head) to remain in tie
ing 10 exercise authority under the People Cons;a
ton 10 omit such exercise altogether
"Providence, May II, 1912"
The words in this paper italacised in the hand
writing of Mr.. Whipple, and Mr.. Whpple told Mr
Harris and myself that the Governor and hIs Council
Il
board, when he had doubt that they would agree 10
the arrangement, and that all arming, &c. ought 10
cease.
The next morning early, called on Philip Allen,
Esq and after brief conversation, he advised me 10
see Mr.. Crawford Allen, which did accordingly.
In the conversation with Mr. G. Allen, he appeared
very anxious that hostties should cease on both sides
asked whether in that there could be any
ances given that Gov Dorr could not be arrested Mr.
Allen replied that he could go and see MIR. Moses B.
Ives, and then give me answer lie accordingly
went, and soon returned and told that if Gov Dor
would 60 out Of town few days, he would not he
rested and that probably this course adopted BY Gov
Dnrr, would lead 10 an honorable compromise OF the
whole matter This whole interview with both Of lbese
gentlemen, owing 10 what took place the evening
before in interview between them and other gentle
men and Governor Dorr at my house.
returned Immediately TO my house, and after
Mr.. Crawford Allen came. He had talk with Gov
Dorr, in which lie assured him. that, If lie would leave
the State, all difficulties would be amicably adjusted m
his opinion. To this Governor Dorr consented, and
he, Mr.. c. Allen, mme diotry rode away in carriage
without saying word Of his intention 10 any Other
person in or about the house
About the time that MIR. c. Allen called on Governor
Dorr, on Wednesday morning, letter was HANDED
10 Governor Dorr signed by nearly all The Senators and
Representatives in this city, advising him to 60 out
town, and stating TO him that they were about to re-
sign
Upon these negotiations, understanding and ossui'
ance, went to the entry window, up stairs, and ad'
dressed the people upon this subject and upon these
grounds thought had good right 10 assure them
that an honorable compromise would take place-slta
one would preserve their principles.
BURLINGTON ANTHONY.
This is the note referred to:
Mr.. John Whpple wishes to you soon as sea
can make It convenient, at his house. He will be there
about half an hour from this time, and will waa"'
you. hope some arrangement can be made sals'''
tory 10 both parties. Yours, &c,
PHILIP ALLEN
Tuesday afternoon, May II, 1912
To Burlington Anthony, Esq.
Mr. Anthony is backed by many of the prOm'nfh
men Of his party among whom, we find The names q
Messrs. Cowell, Harris, Rowland, Wales, BeeA'i'
and others.
Having read the statement of facts signed by D an
thony, Esq and from my long acquaintance with hl'
and his character gentleman Of character and pr
biy, have not the least doubt they are correct
personally knowing to the fact, that Mr. Dor Ss'
advised to leave the CITY, for few days, on The mon
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