Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-04-27

system, but that he has gone out OF his way to &c
nounce and insult the settles on the public lands,
by applying to them terms which, il true, would
render them fit associates for "robbeIs and pi.
es;"-terms not only insulting but infamous.
We shall see how many other democratic
papers are willing to do Mr.. Clay justice
on this subject. Justice-sheer JUSTICE is
all his friends ask. Report him correctly
to the people, and let them decide: he nor
his friends fear the decision of the People.
Now for the charge of Bargain and In
trigue." We have any amour, of testimo.
ny on this subject, but deem it unnecessary
to fill our columns with il at this late day
as the charge was stripped of every SEM
blance of truth in 1927, and consigned to
an ignominious grave. The following letter
of CARTER BEVERLY, Esq, who was one
of Mr.. Clay's principle accusers, is sufficient
to convince any unprejudiced mind. in
addition to this letter, we have the Address
issued by Mr.. Clay in 1927, containing a
number of certificates Of members of Con.
gress and the most prominent gentlemen
then in public life, and among them one
from Gen. LAFAYETTE, which presents an
unbroken chain of testimony, clearly estab-
fishing the falsity of the charge. But we
have not time to pursue the subject further
at present--nor is it necessary, as a care
full reading of the following will show:
URBASNA, MIDDLEsEx County, VRerN1A, !
February 9Th, 1914. {
Dear Sir-It will be no doubt matter OF some
establishment 10 you in receiving from me the
present address. l will not preface it with any
kind OF apology, because, in doing it, Justify
my mind in the discharge OF an act OF conscience
and duty that feel the utmost pleasure in per.
forming.
Although the time is quite far gone since be.
came very innocently instrumental in circulating
throughout the country very great attack upon
your character and virtue as gentleman, and GER
tainly very heavy one as public man, | feel
exceedingly DESTROYS TO relieve you, as far as
can, from the SANDER and my own feelings from
the severe conjunction that is within me, OF hav-
ing been, though neither directly or indirectly
your personal accuser yet that | was drawn in.
into the presentation OF an attack upon
YOU. ......
1t is altogether unnecessary 10 enter into the
minute circumstances at so distant period, Of
how it happened, and the particulars OF it all.
The Public were at the time sufficiently informed
why and wherefore became the relator OF the
assault to which specially allude.
Your memorable pamphlet, and some letters
that came out it your defence, were entirely ex
pressive OF the whole transaction; and although
thought at the time that you had not properly con
ceived me, / studiously forbore to say more than
had been expressed in my correspondence al
Wheeling, which Mr.. Noah gave. -.
This letter is intended to show that the long
lapse Of time, and the many growing crcumstan
ces OF the country and Government, have long
ago convinced me that the very greatest injustice
was done you in the charge made. had, too
an opportunity lately OF reading over very calmly
and dispassionately, file OF newspapers contain
ing the whole affair." and carefully dilated upon it.
Mr.. Buchanan, who was represented to be your
accuser, exhibited no proof whatever against you;
and he even denied having ever made the charge
upon you. have discharged my mind in ad
dressing myself so fully to you, and can only
add that il publication Of this letter can render
you any essential service, (though do not de.
serve IT'D you have full liberty from me to let the
public see it.
One circumstanc, beg TO assure you OF, that
whatever my verbal and written expressions Of
you were. (and ! suppose | must have given
scope TO both, though recollect now nothing OF
what did say,) again say that you were most
and therefore, unjustly treated, for
have never seen any evidence to subs antiate at
all the charge.
From the temper OF the nation, and the pecu.
liar state OF things, it is presumable that you are
to be the Wing candidate FOR the next election OF
the President OF the United States. You have,
am sure, too high respect for public opinion, as
you have too much veneraton for the high dignity
Of that situation, to be negligent OF it. The
greatest objection that has been yet started
against you for that high post, am concerned to
say, hinges upon the old affair-which has been
he sub ject OF this letter. and am sure, as far as
bore any influence, or representation made
against you, | sincerely hope it will be perfectly
emoved by what have already expressed to
you. | know great many most respectable,
high minded politicians OF the coun-
ny, now extending 10 a great distance in the
Union, that would have supported you through
he thickest vapor that has hitherto cast blind
ipon the nation but for the circumstances re-
erred 10. 1t can surely be now no longer a
natter of doubt upon their minds; for he who
vas generally believed to be the crculator OF
he egregious SANDER against you, hereby re.
'okes his belief OF it, and equivocally declares
hat it is improved, and stands utterly unsup.
ported 10 this time, period Of fifteen or sixteen
,ears.
| sincerely wish you health and happiness,
md remain, dear sir, most respectfully, your ODE.
lent servant. CARTER BEVERLY.
To the Hon. Henry CLAY.