Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-11-17
JOHN POrIr. Esq. Of Eenfustn

JOHN PJ.s.., Esq Of Eenfuskn
" " hnd IN the last I.eyin ton Inelligenccr the fl
lowing communication from this gentleman in reference.
IN certain arcles which have appcarod in III. p,
moath Banner and in This paper +, seems TO Ms tina,
Nj Pope rather esadss the irc ss,Io made np but b
had unfortunately 'osi nsaid" the articles 10 which
he nevertheless deemed necessary send 10 Kentucky
reply hi ''homc consumption, it might be unchart,
bic In cons,rne his remarks too literally An we shall
sat, nos Is. that oar inormalion from uaques,iona
bic source, justified the remarks we made Mr. Pope's
friends in Prince Edward. and in the adjacent Counties
by whom he was understood to be hostile to Mr. Clay,
and 10 the of HEB MI Clay is The advocate
will Probably he glad to learn, from the following com
mnncaion, tina, if hey did misnte,pret Mr. Pcpes
remarks he is mol the in the kentucky news
papers that he in free and unreserycd conversation in
Virginia:
WASHINGTON CRY, Oct. %, 1852.
10 The Editor cfhe Lexington Initliieeaeer.
SIR-On my return Ia this city. a few days since
from Prince Edward county. Virginia. MS show nlas
article IN your paper, TAKEN believe, from OTHER
paper which have not read, IN reference To
marks imputed to about a change Of my sy.lor iy
relation to National Bank. shall admit of .cny<
or enter into any controversy about casual conversations
can make no issue the subject. have recollec-
ton OF the fact stated. feel confident however, that
have not expressed any sentiment about measures
contrary 10 my votes and speeches in Congress, aud il
had could cite many illnstrious examples in mi,ipa-
lion OF my offence. My public conduct be Judged
and passed ON by my constituents and my country by
my recorded acts aud public explanations and by them
the question whether am Wing or no, must be- deter
mined.
This same article contains contemplate nsinuation
that a \ or inclined 10 be Tyler Now sir. AS
have no letter writers or newspapers under my control.
and as the manner is for every ambitious To puff
himself or have II done hope 10 be pardoned for saying
word for myself. have been for the greater part uf
forty years public man-have besiome cunside-
ration public matters, aud have the vanity believe
that understand the principles and policy Of this gov
eminent about as well as any other gentleman in tn.
country. | have, Nerere, much respect for myself
10 be the man Of Mr.. Tyler. or any other person. yo-
ted for MIR. Tyler, and int nd TO treat him with respect
and To give his measures fair support far as I
approve them have no hostility 10 hin but have not
seen him oiten, nor had any private political
tons with him for twelve months, and very f. " grncnsn
in Cong resshave had less private On pub
lie matters with his peculiar friends than myself Few
very few appointments, if any, have been made nv
peculiar instance | am AT full liberty oppose or sup
port his intend pursue the even tenor oJ
my way until the end of the third day Of March next,
and il should again be the candidate before the people
they Will be at no loss TO understand my position and
my view Of pnhlic affairs. have served them for seven
sessions, generally al my post in the house, and hope
they will do me the justice to admit that have served
them with fidelity.
Before conclude this letter, which I request yon To
give place yoni paper without delay vii, add tina,
have been Uniform supporter of National Bank f,r
more than thirty years, through gss and evil sep,ut
whether popular OF unpopular. The numerous frauds
committed by banks under the control of private stock
holders, which have been exposed to the public within
short period. have inclined think that bank nn-
der public control and Tor the general benefit, would bs
more likely to have the support ofhe people. My mind
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