Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-06-01
May sIst, ls42.
ADDITIONAL

Since my communication of May 81, a "a per has
been handed to me, containing letter OF burlington
An,horv IN which he explains the part he has taken
IN the affairs of The consuionalisis OF Rhode Island
greatly regret the necessity of entering into 8
troversy upon these subjects especially with TO
whose kindness am so much indebted, ana who has
rendered services to the Of the people ofRhode
Island, which are justly appreciated. Blu, some
parts OF his letter, &c atng TO proposed compromises
are unjust to me and require 10 be noticed.
Messrs. Pearce and Anthony were appointed by
me, under the authority OF the Legislature to pro-
coed to Washington 10 represent our cause. They
were vested with no authority TO compromise the
Constitution. Their interviews and conversations
with different persons during their absence are
published as related 10 me 10y them. When they
leit New lork, It appeared TO me that there was
little hope OF amcabIe adjustment of affairs ex-
cept through the friendly mediation OF other States
The duties OF these gentlemen ceased on their return
TO Rhode Island. The further proceedings Of Mr.
Anthony, after his return, were upon his own re.
sponsoihty. lie repeated 10 me severa. proposi-
uons made ny him or TO him, meetings which he
he'd with several OF our opponents. O.her gentle
men OF our party mentioned 10 me propositions
winch had occurred 10 them, or had been suggested
TO them from the Other side, seine less excepuoaable
than others, but all involving the surrender Of our
Constitution. To all these individuals have a.
ways teurned the reply, that such a surrender could
not oe made, and that could not be party TO II
It contemplated.
" N.
paratlons tor the intended movement my attention
was diverted from the proceedings OF NJ. Anthony
and others, relating TO any compromise. A; . o.
COCK IN the afternoon OF that day, MIR Anthony
aoofeesed company Of more han 100 persons
near his house 70 the effect that the proposed mill
larry movement IN the evening was unnecessary, as
compromise would probably he effected. Hear
ing his remarks, al once asked him in their PIE.
sence 4 ne were attempting 70 coun,egmand The or
ders which haC been gwen
l. .
nose no we're presen', ard Informed them that
knew OF TO such coupE0unlse, ana ca. e pom them
70 remain true 20 theis Constitution.
In the evening Philip Allen and Crawford Allen,
ooh near relations, called upon me or the subject
OF the existing difficulties. Mr. p. Allen caued
mrs., and enceavorec 70 prevent the emp oymeni Of
ioFce, as contemplated, TO take posses OF the
public property. MIR c. Hen ca ed af.sruard,
at late hour, and offered sevefal plans for iiust
ing the controversy between the TWO parties Every
one OF them appearing 10 involve TIE surrender OF
ihe Constitution, replied TO him tia, they were
IN dm!ssItle.
The morning Mr c. Allen called upon ne again.
after The arrangements or defence had Lesn nsce by
me, anc affairs had assumed tie appearance which
nave described IN my former COMMUNICATION. lie
sIa'eo Inai he mad come as friend ano relative TO
orer ne conveyance from our head quarters should
/ determine 10 retire. lie came " bout nv reou.s,
or knowledge Of his Intentions. He stated, 10 the
rearing o. MIR Anthony and Others mat he believed
IhAt me Chnrier Government entertained pacif. ~
'enilons and would farther hsrassih officers OF
me Feople's Government; but he added that he
spoke for himself and not by authority. | recoleci
no mention oy him o! any compromise at this time.
NO importance was attached by me TO this statement
TealiVe 70 tie dispos hon OF the Charter Government
have already exp aimed the gro1nis ofmy dsternI
nation 10 retire. The conveyance offered 20 me vas
accepted because friend IN Nor,h Providence al
so devoted friend OF the People. cause, Fho had
made simi ar prev ous offer az o.rs.urnsd From
We m inner m which these facts ,re stated m Mr.
Anthony's letter, many may b. led 70 infer motives
and conduct on ny plrt OF ~hiea an meas a1.s.
Of my own.
THOMAS W. DORR.
May 26tb Iz41