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HERALD.
A U G U 1 T A,
WEDNESDAY, November 12, «800.
THE attention of community has
been recently exited, by the circulation of
a “ letter from Alexander Hamilton, con
cerning the public conduit and character
of John Adams, Esq. President of the li
nked States.” From the known and ac
knowledged talents of Mr. Hamilton, it
might be deemed presumption in us to
hazard any observations on the merits of
this publication, which is evidently the
result of deliberation ; hut we cannot for
bear to remark, that with all the candor
which the writer affe&s, the letter is clear
ly the produ&ion of a disappointed man.
The politics of Mr. Adams, are highly dis
approved of, and freely censured, by Mr.
Hamilton—we are not however fully per
suaded ot the truth of the con Sequence
which he wishes to deduce, that they are
therefore erroneous. The President, has cer
tainly the fallibility attached to the human
condition, but that Mr. Hamilton is more
perfelt, is not yet aHertained, and few, we
believe very few, will hesitate to pronounce
Mr. Adams his equal in moral reltitude,
and much his (uperioras a statesman. In
the critical situation in which our country
has been placed, the duties of the execu
tive office, have been peculiarly arduous ;
nor was it within the calculation of proba
ble events, that every mcafure should meet
with universal approbation : but while the
enemies of the government held them
selves in readiness to condemn indiferimin
ately every proceeding—we do not per
ceive the propriety of a similar conduit on
the part of th t friends of the government,
towards every measure that does not per
feltly accord with their own individual
views and wishes. This conduit lo far
from being prudent, we think approaches
very near the extreme of absurdity ; and
an attempt to persuade people of the unfic
nefs of the chief Magistrate, of the Union,
for the office he holds, is but a poor proof
of a desire to inspire confidence in the
constituted authorities of the country.
Mr. Hamilton indeed tells us that
il it will be his endeavour to regulate hi*
communication, in such a manner, as will
not be likely to deprive Mr. Adams of a
single vote”—and that it is his wish to
confine it within narrow limits. Yet ht
pubttfhrs it a very fli »rt time before tbr
eleltion of President, and in such a man
ner that it may obtain pretty general cir
culation, and extraits from it, find way to
any, and almost every newspaper in the
United States previous to that eleltion :
Whether these circumstances are not in
some degree at variance with his declara
tion, will be a fuhjelt of confederation for
his readers. But that the letter will not in
fait occasion the loss of a vote to Mr.
Adams we seriously believe, nor can we
suspend the opinion that the writer ot the
letter will be more injured by it, than the
objelt intended to be effelted. Mr. Ham
ilton whose military talents and propensi
ties are well] known, no doubt thought
the measures of the President too tempo
rizing—he too we believe was among the
firft, after the mi funder (landing between
this country and France, commenced, to
firenuouflyurge the railing,** with the ut
most vigilance a considerable army,” nav
we believe he went so far as it “ would
argue treachery or incapacity in our coun
cils,” if this measure, recommended by
himfelf, was not adopted. Mr. Adams
tis well known did not accede to this opin
ion, wiih the enthusiasm wifiied for by
some military gentlemen, and this added
to the circumstance noticed by Mr. Ham
ilton refpe&ing his rank, and his not be
ing promoted to the chief command, leave
a strong impression, that difappoinrment
was more operative than patrictifm on his
mind, in his late tranfalfion. Were the
President to fc-utinize the charalter and
conduit of Mr. Hamilton, with the free
dom and minuteness, that he has done
those of Mr. Adams, it is within the limits
of polfibility that he would be excufeable
for supposing him, as unfit for the chief
command, as he supposes Mr. Adams for
the executive office. We believe the Pre
sident on all occasions ptirfued that line of
conduit which he considered molt for the
true interefis of his country —nor have we
a doubt that his poßtics are far more cor
relt, than that of his oppofers; and the
felf fufficiency with which he is accused,
may doubtless in a great measure
buted to an undue opposition to the mea
sures which he had resolved on, and his
determination not to fuffer the administra
tion in his hands, to be controuled by any
party whatever. It might be alked whe
ther Mr. Adams, who was himfelf respon
sible for his conduit, was to be guided by
the impulfcs of his own mind, under a
Conlcientious endeavour to decide for the
bed—or by the wilhes of Mr. Hamilton,
or any other perfon,the propriety of which
was not obvious to him.
The lad Embafly 10 France Mr. Hamil
ton highly censures—it was not confident
with his opinion, or not adopted by his ad
vice—what will however be the result is
not yet known, and therefore it may have
been prematurely condemned. In this em
bafly, probably originated mod of the
coolness between the President and Mr.
Hamilton, and some heads of departments;
it was resolved on at a time when two par
ties in the United States were urging dif
ferent extremes, neither of which met the
Presidents fan&ion, and while a declara
tion of war againd France was drenuoufly
urged—this objelt was efifeltually defeated
by the nomination, and l'ome of those un
friendly to this proceeding, took measures,
and went lengths in their opposition, not
altogether warrantable towards him who
was personally responsible for the transac
tion, and couditutionally authorized so
perfid in it: and this much may certain
ly be said in favour of it, that it was con
formable to the neutral fydem adopted by
the President's iltuftrious predecessor, and
which has received general approbation.
The letter to Tench Cox is another
fubjelt of censure, and the President is
condemned for giving “ the fanltion of
his opinion” to the operation of British
influence here—this opinion was howev
er neither publicly or officially communi
cated—it difeovered indeed a jealousy of
foreign influence invading our councils,
and a wiflj to preserve them pure—but the
opinion was exprefled in a privateand con
fldentiai corrdpondence, to a man who
has since proved himfelf unworthy of be
ing ti lifted.
The pardon of Fries, and others con
cerned in the Pennfvlvania infurreltion,
is another fubjelt of censure from Mr.
Hamilton—many other persons were of
opinion the offenders in this instance me
rited capital puuilhment—but the appar
ent contrition of those convilled, and the
petition of three thousand perfo'ns in their
behalf, induced a belief in the President,
that the exereffe of clemency, and the ex
tention of mercy, would have a more fa
vourable effelt, than a rigid adherence to
the dern decrees of inflexible justice.
The President was conditutionally autho
rised to decide on this fubjelt, and his de
cision was neceflarily to be made accord
ing to his own diferetion, nor do we think
ntich applause due to a public condem- 1
nation of the lawful exercise of that amia
ble attribute of the executive, which in
compliance with the wilhes of many citi
zens preserved the life of a fellow mortal
Much therefore as we refpelt the splendid
talents of Mr. Hamilton and hazardous as
it may be to differ from him, we cannot
but suppose him as liable to err as the Pre
sident, and we think his publication im
prudent, and ill-timed—if it was intended
to divide the opinions of the friends of the
government, and alienate their affe&ions
from Mr. Adams, the objell was far from
being commendable—if this was not in
tended, the objelf is beyond our compre
hension. Mr. Hamilton insinuates, that
few and feeble are the inducements to ac
cept tt place in our adminidration, and
that the mod faithful difeharge of duty in
a public officer will seldom secure confed
eration and fame, “of a large harvest of
obliquy he is ftire,” and he seems resolved
to prove his pnfition by the obliquy he
attempts to attach to the highest officer of
our government. With all the efforts how
ever to prove Mr. Adams unfit for the of
fice he holds, it would not we think be ea
sy to find a successor, poffefling all his
qualifications, with fewer weaknesses, and
iefs inconfidency of charafter.
WE learn that a gentleman from the
Northward is now attending the Legisla
ture for the purpose of drawing from the
treasury two hundred thousand dollars of
the payment made by the purchasers of
weftern territory. appear to
think this money of some consequence,
though the date disregards it.
*** THE peice signed a Columbia Far
mer is received, and the fubjedt of |t, no doubt
worthy public attention—.nor is the (node of elec
tionering del'cribed confined wholly to Columbia
County—frut as some of the fadts stated anr"high
offences, it would be proper for the writer to leave
his name at the office, that th? perions implicated
micht know, if desired, who would undertake to
lubiianuate the charges againfl them.
ERRATA—In the piece signed Juvenis
the First for ••Hofet” read Heeret.
On Sunday evening lad, after
a lingering illness, Peter Johnson Carnes ,
Esquire, Solicitor-general of the middle
circuit of the date of Georgia, aged 28
years.—ln this worthy man were united
those qualities of the head and heart,
which command refpelt, and inspire cf
teem—possessing talents which presaged
future greatness, endued with fcnfibility
which engaged affe&ion, blefled with a pla
cidity of temper which sweetens social in
tercourse, and endeared to his numerous
friends by the uniform uprightness of his
conduft, their sincere Sorrow for his early
departure from temporal enjoyments, is
only alleviated by the firm belief in that
happy exchange, which is the Sure reward
of a virtuous life.
Public Auction.
. THURSDAY the 201 k November in ft.
WILL BE SOLD,
At Mr. John A. Hoffkr’s STORE ,
THE REMAINING
STOCKof GOODS
OF THE SUBSCRIBERS,
—-Confifling of- —
ROSE and Dutfil Blankets,
Superfine and Second Cloths,
Swanfdown vest fliape and Caffimeres,
Yorkshire Plains and Flannels,
Scarlet Cardinals,
Calicoes and Durants,
Muslin and Mufiin Handkerchiefs,
Irish Linens and Long Lawn,
Shawls and Handkerchiefs,
Mens and Womans Cofton Hose,
Ditto Fine and coarse Hats,
Ditto Gloves,
Dimities and Muflinetts,
Corduroys, Thickfetts & Fancy Cords,
Blank Books, Bibles and Testaments,
Packet,and mix’d Pins and Needles,
Girth and Straining Webbing, *
Ribbons, Threads and Combs,
Cotton Bagging and Crockery,
Hardware and Cutlery,
Nails and Pewter,
Carpenters and Blacksmiths Tools,
Rum, Sugar and Coffee, (Ac. (Ac. Ac.
With a number of other articles too
tedious to enumerate.
To any purchaser above ioo dollars, a
credit of 60 days will be given, by giving
a note with approved fecuritv in town.
Kemp Fraser.
November 7. (70.)
A STOCK OF
Goods Selling Off y
And HOUSE fc? STORE
To be Let in Broad-Street .
THE Subscriber having determined to
decline his present business, offers
for laic by Wholesale or Retail at prices
worthy the attention of Purchalers,
A well chosen A General AJfortment of
DRY GOODS,
Originally Pur chafed with Cajh.
John Mac Iver.
November n. (4t 70)
B. fc? W. H. BURROUGHS,
HAVE JUST OPENED
In Addition to their former AJfortment.
BLACK and white India Luteftrings
and Sattins,
Humhums,
Ladies extra long Silk & Kid Gloves,
Black, blue and yellow Kid Slippers,
Bandannoe Handkerchiefs,
Laces and Edgings,
Blue, white and black Caffimeres.
WITH A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF
GOODS,
Suitable for the Present Season.
November 12. (ts. 70)
Mrs. ROBINSON,
RESPECTFULLY informs the Inha
bitants of Augusta, that (he contin
ues her SCHOOL, and intends persever
ing in that business.
In a particular manner, (he addrefles
those who know good pronunciation and
elegant reading, essentials in their chil
dren’s education.
To those refpe&able charafters who
firfl patronized her abilities, and {till con
tinue their favors, (he gratefully returns
thanks, and doubts not, but that continu
ance will in some degree recommend her
endeavors to the attention of the public.
November ia. (ts. 70.) ~
Great Bargains.
To Be Sold at Private Sale,
THAT very valuable Traft of LAND
whereon I now Jive, on Wrey’s
Creek, about four miles from Augusta,
containing about fix thousand acres, with
a Saw and Gristmills with other improve
ments —there has lately been difeovered
a rich Iron Mine and a valuable Paint
Hill, containing Spanish Brown, Red and
Yellow Ochre of the firft quality, I need
fay no more but that it is well worth the
attention of any gentlemen fond of busi
ness; as I expeft no one<to purchase with
out viewing the premises, and shall fay no
more about them at present.
LIKEWISE,
About 5000 acres Land on the
Oconee River, Washington countv, ad
joining the Rocklanding trail, and so well
known it needs no further deJcription
than that it is the eilate formerly belong
ing to Col. Robert Meddleton, and all in
one enire body, with about yne thousand
acres rich swamp land formerly granted to
Elijah Gcllett, with a valuable Saw and
Gristmills, perhaps equal to any in Geor
gia —Either of the above traits of land
xvill be fold altogether or in small parcels
as may suit the purchaser, and undoubted
'•ties made clear of all incumberance when
the purchase money is paid and the con
trail carried into full effeil.
Any person or persons wilhing to pur
chase all or any of the above lands may
know the terms (which will he made very
easy) by applying to the fubferiber on
Wrey’s Creek, near Augusta, Richmond
county.
James Jenkins.
November 12. (ts. 70.)
Five Dollars Reward*
LOST on Saturday evening the Bth in
stant, on the Savannah Road be
tween Augusta and General Glafcock’s
Mills, a RED MOROCCO POCKET
BOOK, a good deal worne—it contains
the following notes of hand—
Three on capt. John Hunton, one for
460 dollars, one for 108 dollars 25 cents,
and one for 27 dollars, which are now
due except the one for 108 dollars 25 cents
which is payable in August next—One on
Stokely Morgan, payable twelve month#
after date for 96 dollars j given for the
hire of a negro fellow—and one on Jona
than Webster, for 9 dols. payable in Au
guil next: and a number of other papers
valuable to the owner, and no ule to any
other person. The above reward will be
given to any person that will deliver the
fcid Pocket-Book to Mr. John Bacon and
Co. in Augusta, or to the fubferiber.
Zachariah Williams.
November 12. ( y . 70 )
N O T I C E.
I SHALL attend at Mrs. M'Laws’s in
capt. Wm. M‘Tyier’s diftna on Tues
day the 18th and Saturday the 29th of No
vember, and in capt. Holland M'Tyier’s
diftria, I shall attend at Mr. James Ed
wads’s, on Wednesday the 191 b of No
vember, and Tuesday the 2d of December
next, for the last time, to receive the taxes
due for the year 1800; which I hope eve
ry person that is liable to pay taxes will at
tend on those days, and not give me the
trouble to call on them, but I shall ease
myfelf of that trouble, for it is more con
venient for a great many to attend on one,
than one to attend on a*great many. I
(hall attend as the tax law dire&s, and no
further.
ARCHd. BEALL, t. c.
November i, 1800. (70)
NOTICE.
ALL persons to whom the Estate of
Nicholas Wa«e, senior deceased,
is indebted, are requested to present their
accounts properly proven, on or before
the tenth day of December next; that pro
visions for payment may be made.
ROBERT WARE, Executor.
October 4. , (ts. 65.)
NOT r c E.
ALL persons indebted to the fubferi
ber, are requested to come forward
and fettle their refpeftive account*, other
wise they will be placed in the hands of
an Attorney without diferimination.
Nathaniel Kingsbury.
October 1. (ts. 64.)
The person who has in pos
session the firft Volume of RofTeau’s Eme
lius, with the name of John Thomson or
Sarah Myddelton wrote in it, will be thank
ed or ‘rewarded for leaving ft at this Of
fice.
November 1.