Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-19

against Mix. that, connected with his charge
against MIR. Calhoun, he had no hesitation IN
rejecting his proposals. although the lowest
bid, as unworthy Of the confidence oil the Ne
partmen, Governor Barbour stated, that ne
understood that some friends OF his and MI
Calhoun's thought that ne ought 70 nave re-
tanned the letter and advised Mr., Calhoun oil
it, or, that he ought to have sent the letter 10
Mr.. Calhoun; upon that subject ne stated tha''
believing the charge false, and not entitled 10
any credit, he did not think that II was worthy
Of such consequence or notice, and tha.' more
over, he feared that he might insult the iee''
lngs of Mr. Calhoun by giving such serious
importance to the charge, and in order to WASH
his hands Of the whole affair, he had returned
the letter to Mr.. Clark under cover, and REJECT
ed the proposals Of Mr. Mix, upon the GROUNDS
aforesaid, tina, he was unworthy OF commence
and public trust, upon the ground Of TINS charge
against Mr.. Calhoun, as well as other infamous
charges against said Mix. think 1t was the
charge Of forgery, and he hoped Mr. Caihoun
knew him too well TO believe that he should
for moment suppose he was capable oil actins
in any " ay % give countenance 10 SUCH SIAN
der against him. communicates In substance
these facts to Mr. Calhoun, who, without hest
talion, said he believed Governor Barbour IN
capable Of design to do him injustice III the
case, and acquitted him, as | understood, OF
any wish TO iniure him in this respect, by CIV
ing the least counlenance 10 the charge afore-
said
Question 6y Mr. Clarke.-Did you hold this
conversation with the Vice President before ne
made his communication TO the House!
a.. I i T., ha
day, and before he made the communication to
the House.
Question 6y Mr.. CampbeA-Did Mr.. Calhoun,
when you called or him, speak OF the pubrca-
ton in the Phenix Gazette Of the 28th OF De
cember? II he did, what were his observations!
.4ns,yer do not recollect OF having any o.
Their conversation with him than that have re-
lated We did no, SO into any detail in relation
10 the publication.
Question by Mr.. WrigM.-At the time you
made the communication to Mr. Calhoun, at
the request of Governor Barbour, did he speak
on The subject Of the Mix contract? Anc if so,
relate what he said.
.9nS,cer-I do not recollect that he said sim
gle word respecting the Mix contract. Weea-
tered into no delail. My object was single and
identical, viz to show him that Gov Barbour
had acted honorably towards him. Upon sa-
tisfying Mr.. Calhoun on that subject, we had
no farther conversation; in fact, talked and
said nearly all that was said; and that have re
lated as nearly as Can
Question by Mr. Hrigh.-Have you know
ledge of any contract entered into in behalf of
the United States by the War Department,
while Mr. Calhoun was Secretary of that De-
partmen,, in which he was in any way interest,"
ed, or in the profit Of which he participated?
.answer.-I never have; and should be sorry
to know or believe such thing of him or any
other man who has ever filled that Department,
or ever will fill it have had great deal of
business with him during his whole. term Of
service, as the agen,, or rather friend, Of army
contractors; and say, that believe he is a
man Of as much integrity as any on earth.
Question by Mr. Clarke Had you been in
fo' med by any person, before the publication Of
Mlx's letter in the Phenix Gazette, that the
said letter would appear there, and by whom
were YOU so informed?
.4nswer.-I never did know or hear Of the ex-
lst'nce Of any such letter, until it was published
Sworn TO end subscribed this 4th day of ia
nuary. 1927.
RICHARD NJ. JOHNSON