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Hhat ,Uere The probable reasons, it may be asked,
achy Mr.. Crawford did not bslieve Gen Jachsor's
charge against MesSrs. adams and Clayl


As it related to Mr.. .adanas, he knew that his
character was far superior, in all respects to that
of his accusers and that, during life, he had ne
yer solicited an office, done any thing to obtain
the interest of an individual, community. or the
people at large, unless by constant, faithful, and
able discharge of duty.


He knew, that Mr.. Clay was eminently qualified
to discharge the duties Of the Secretary OF States
Office aud that, therefore, his appointment would
be suitable and satisfactory to the American people
mot blinded by party prejudice, nor influenced by
the views Of restless asprants.


As it related to Mr. Clay, Mr.. Crawford knew
that he could not vote for the General after having
expressed such sentiments respecting him, and OF
mere military men in general, as he did in his speech
on the Seminole question and knowing that the
General had not the qualifications for civil affairs,
and that he had been guilty of acts which however
they might be pardoned, should he remain in private
life,) the nation ought not to be called upon to
sanction, or pass over, when he offered himself for
the first office within the gift of the people.


| find aohy. it may be further asked, does Mr..
Cra,gtord congratulate Mr.. Clay on his triumphant
aaswer which the Jackson papers in this state have
never published-even though one of them pre-


tends that the book is evidence against the author


Being satisfied himself. Mr. Crawford supposed
that this answer would satisfy others, who were MT
so we'll acquainted with Messrs. Adams and Clay,