Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-04-20

/ Henry A. Wise. And IL does seem TO me that he who
would dsrusi the former the Abolition question any
shape any form. after his Address Mr. Mendenhall
p'ePared to do that great man any and every injustice
/ From the " " Courier and Enquirer
Ma. JAMES +. CooFER.-We readers will not
cNolaim 4" Monsieur T5Eson again." seeing this
caption and throw 1t by in disgust We do not intend to
inct him ar his dos ON our readers beyond what appears
be absolutely toilet him feel that he cndcav
to write the TRUTH submit to beeSposed wanting
in this first great requisite OF gentleman.
We have heretofore proved the satisfaction OF all in
'eligent and impartial men. that MI Cooper habmay dis
regards the truth both in writing Of individuals and when
describing the American people; and it follows
OF course that gentlemen longer look upon him with
spect This is indeed sad position To be occupied by
who in Home Found" is described BY himself, the
"nd," amiahlc," Handsome" and gcntemanly."
Mr.. Ehngham: but that is. fault of We would
have spared him IT he would have permitted do
readers well know forced into the proof
ct his disregard OF truth, by his wantony renewing
roversy, which, in consideration OF the high respect
for the ancient and respectable family into which he
permitted marry, had suffered TO pass without
vindicatng Veraci,y against his first assault The
truth Is, have deeply regretted that there existed
necessity for exhibiting this monomauiac in his coor;
but absolutely unavoidable. His high literary repu-
abroad and the National feeling he is said have
hbted while there weight and authority his abuse
of America and Americans, which all the English beers
combined, did possess. IL became therefore, sacred
duty in eyes, To vindcaie country its people and
their manners and habits from the grossly false and libel
ous description OF them in his "lIome Found" That
book, Us Is conceded by all with whom have con-
versed, the unpnnciped reckless and unfounded
libel upon and people that Penned;
and not only sought expose these designing msep-
reservations OF the unnatural deamer bat the time
endeavoed TO pu the author himself in his true light before
the people OF Europe.
lie evidently sought in "Home Found" according to
understanding OF the work, leave the impression
the mind OF the reader, that he decended from
English family whom titles hsd belonged long before
the Introduction of simple BarOnes the social and po
cal system Of England and this apparently done IN
order shew ms superiority ms oounirymen and elevate
himself and family connexions far above the vulgar herd
whose customs, manners and habits he caricaurng
for the OF has ted friends other lands Even
he had been uobly descended and his portal, of our
fair countrywomen had been true, he the last living
who should have given II To the world. But know his
humble orgin well suffer this fraud pass unnotced:
and although there j. dishonor being the son of an
humble but honest mechanic and in being his
side, dscendcd from that old Mrs FENNNoRE who was IA
nous for the quality OF her green vegetables and well
known for twenty the keeper OF an humble
vegetable stand IN the Philadelphia market, the expo
sure OF mas parentnge after ms foolish prcensions high
distinction, perfectly unsuitable, and our opinion
rendered necessary by his impudcn assumption Of SUPERIOR
ty over his modest and unpreicnding countrymen.
Instead of the Coat OF Arms alluded to in his Book we
described what the coat Of arms OF the Wagon ma
ker and the grand of vegetable market woman should
be, and recommended its early adoption the "Engham
Arms" They consist OF Head Of Cabbage Shield
with Carrot and Beet cachside supporters and for
a we have bundle Of Weggon Spokes with Drawing
knife resting upon them Thesuiiabeness of this descrn
ton OF what hs coat OF should be- touched him TO the
quick and it far than the severity of our remarks
may be justly attributed his FIVE years persecution Of ~
q" NouIS IN inherent Of the
State.
lie has recently changed hs system of tactics and no,
being willing 10 wait patiently until trial on an in
dicuuent the May OF the MONTGOMERY Circut We
ind him writing letters Editors in kentucky Vernon
and tins Stale, filed usual with abuse Of the peope of
the United States and OF for having ventured to defend
them against his wholesale libel. We have now before Us
letter the editor OF the Louisville Journal in which n
mong other thin he contradics our account of hrs At
tempt TO bully counsel, Mr.. JoRDoN. We quote from
ms letter lie INST quotes our account OF the affair
lows:
"a, Fonda year ago, he said great many impudent
things our counsel Mr. Jordan, previous ms ARRIVAL talk
ed OF whipping &c These things named TO Mr. Jor
dan ON his arrival who before he had been at Fonda haaD
hour met the bully in the hall of the hotel and designe div
ran against him and slbut knocked him down lie looked
unuterable things, but there the ended His bulLv
ing all IN the absence Of the party asaed and 20 in the
case OF Mackenzie. threatened prosecy on for libel and
intimidation that a certain gentleman migbt nyitc NJ,
Cooper TO visit neghbouring State on an excursion of
pleasure has rendered this clustering bully, harmless as
sucking dove"
'A that relates Mr.. Jordan the invitations +, oui,
the State, and the threatened libel suit so far as know
any thing ON either subject, Is totally untrue | am no,
Soous ,hat Mr Jordan touched my person, by acci.
dent, while at Fonda"
ltwas certainly very prudent to publish this conrndc
ton IN Louisville, Kentucky, instead OF this city, If he SUI
posed that II would never be- byus but not he igt
well have cOniradiced nearer home But why did no
not write to Nh Jordan and him to certify that our
statement was not irurl MIR. jordan il gentleman and
much as he despses Mr. Cooper would not have hesote
to do him justice. This Mr. Cooper well knows but n
did not suit him TO make any such application We have
only TO shy that we Mr.. Jordan run against him and
almost bring him 20 the floor His object and DESIGN vas
papuL.c TO both Mr.. Cooper and u.s. and Mr. C. content
ed himself by giving him a look while Mr. Jordan turned
to US and SAID tlore-he has conclusive proof that
ah mere and will have noapoogyor nfcting his threat
cned chastisemcut."
So much for !. FEyvNoRr CoorrRs yeracity: and vet in
recent letter 10 the Editor Of the Ithaca volunteer he
holds the following language.
81 may add that oil the clamor Of the press has no more
influence on me- than If il were the music Of many Jews.
sharps The press must manifest logic, more knoyy
cage "i a"t more acquaintance with facts and more Lors
Of truth as whole, before could ever turn man of ar
binary intelligence and nnncss from his course in mat
ter like this. fear my monument will never b. erec,ed
for want OF funds Its inscription was TO have been IN no.
nor of the trumps Of the Law tyranny and oppres
on assuming the march OF liberty" and not what has been
represented"
Here we have admission with regard 10 his intention
OF erecting monument CuoperJwn commemorative of
ms triumph the Press which may be of yalue berc,f
eT' In the name OF the good people Of Ccopersown we
protest against his mndrfiug the money he has already
pocAeed from the Press upon his hopeful nephew Dck
aud ms own family instead Of redceming his pledge with
regard TO the monument and advise all who were con
'cu lh ge'uIs up nc public meeting in relation Mr.
Cooper and the Three Mile Point" T., insist upon the
"iu'u appropriation 81 the money he has squeezed ont of
poor Editors 10 the udumncnt Of the village v the earl, c
I sirucuOn 0i the proposed monument Ills c,ursci NJ
BOVINE was the gctorup Of tic Indignation meeting agns
him. and We hope his being feed ~ Mr. rs behalf ngoins
/ Their similar meeting - ~
We have always said that CoorrE is the greatest e,,
OF America and Americans that ever lived and appeod In
his Home as FOunI" prove IT, His letter r,in yyIcb
we last extracted, may now be quoted as additional c
Speaking Of the whole American People, the ungatefll Il
heller OF his country has the mpudenco TO publish under
graceful declaration. ~ ~
rms "a people that has yet rcpaired ,syosg:
bodissJ men SeidoH d. TIE AvEEcAv Sarioy les 5gg
common. lr WILL ENFORCE JUSTICE As rtv,tr
. MhS AND NAN much isss triH II at its opn eosfn
Can any language in relation ~ this migrate be- too ever
/ i II not the duty Of the press to call down upon the
head vt TINS wholesale libcIer Of his cOun,rymen the
/ odium and contempt he richly merits
. To The Editors Of the JVhig.
As the sot styled Democrats, IN n sophisticated addrcs.
10 The voters Of Virginia, have attempted ~ identify the
Wing party with the old Federal Party have taken tho
liberty TO send you abstracts the Letters Of Thomas
Jefferson which think well shcw which party comes near
/ est the old Federal Party.
/ To C,cu'l I11ysrc Noytf 1919 I'LL I'll Il. .....