For the Wilnlingtonian.
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1t was not my intention to appear again in
YOUR paper as the advocate of different
measure from that pursued by the Water
ing Committee, as the discussion seemed
likely to assume personal character, pro-
ductive Of neither utility nor amusement to
YOUR readers the subject, however, is an
important one, and think ought to be TEN


peratey discussed. The attempt made in


your last, to impeach my motives, is as des-
ttute of foundation in fact as it is unworthy
of an honorable opponent. / conceive it is
not only the right but the duty of every cit
izen to watch the movements and inspect
the measures of the public's servants: any
attempts to stile investigation argues cor.
ruption, or to browbeat those who under
take it, is usurpation which ought, in eve
ry republic, to be strenuously resisted.
When we reflect that it only belongs to weak
and ignorant minds to affect great acquire
mcnts and spurn instruction upon every sub
icct, would it be arrogance to presume the
respectable individuals who compose our
watering committee, exempt from any fool
ish pride OF this sort? Their attention has
hitherto been eugrossed by other pursuits


and their knowledge of subjects connected
with their several professions may be very