Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1829-10-15

half of the Telegraph. &c. until received news of
the election In New York in the autumn of 1927,
winch was favorable to General jackson. This
statement is also erroneous but my contradiction
of IT. III my reply of July 18th, 1898, though true,
was founded upon mistake of the facts, which are
more IN my favor than had supposed. BY referring
to the Telegraph of 1897 | find that this election,
winch began on the 5th Of November, 1897,
nounced III that paper on the eth of November, three
ddys ter me date of our contract, which is the 9th OF
NoV 'bcr, 1927. In my recollection, at the time OF
writing my letter of July 18TH 1893, this event was
confoundcd with that of the great Jackson meeting
that was held IN the city of New York, on the Cd
November, 1927, and which was published in the
Telegraph of Nov. 9th, 1927. Thus the LEADING
terms Ct the contract agreed upon before this
election.
He also states, in his letter of July 18th, 1923,
that refused to sign the contract till the printing for
the Senate was decided i'll his favor. This, too, is
erroneous and being made for the purpose of i'm
pcaciing my motives, is s'error" of the basest
KIND, and perfectly characteristic of DIFF Green. I
admit TINT the expectation of Congressional patron
age was leading inducement to the contract for it
could rot be supposed that would leave an agreeable
situation In Boston, for the laborS and onsbiities
81 a large establishment in Washington, and for a
residence among strangers, in country very differ
ent from my dear aud native New England, without
some prospects of pccuniary reimbursement. But 1
d not refuse to sign the contract until the printing
| OF the Senate was secured l knew that the uucs-
ton of his election doubtful, and would be tried
at the meeting OF the Senate in 1927. But notwith-
standing the chances against him, for his vote in the
session preceding was bare plurality, and not
lority, the contract made one aaonth bco.e the
meeting Of Congress.
| He also says, that before making this contract ]
had resolved to establish myself in Washington. On
sne oth OF November, as appears by the date of the
contract, we had agreed upon ell the terms, aud was
10 call Mt his Office the following morning and
nave them reduced to form. He was too unwell for
business. then stated, as hud on the evening be-
ofe that as we had agreed upon all things and per-
fcctly understood each other / would depart nmedi.
aey Tor Boston, order to close my business there
ana DC IN w Washington with my family by the LIST of
pcce'hher. This, | admit was imprudent. But |
oeheved nm to BIO honest aad sincere, false and
[Ifdudutent AT my suggestion, he sent a draft of
the contract to Boston by mail, for me to execute
ana send back for the purpose of having all our ar
engagements Completed by the meeting Of CONGRESS
But as 1t contained an article very ry express
sed, and, so far as could understand it. not among
the terms previously and distinctly agreed upon re-
fused to sign 1t until could him in Washington
and obtain an explanation. Fhis explanation was
that should pay one half of the expense of furnish
ing the paper to those subscribers not then transfer
red to the partnership until their several Denrs then
running on, should expire and they Should by rc,e-
az, bccone subject to such transfer. Immediately
Objected against this 4 and iIcuutable stio-
uai ION, that should cause loss to me ofabout s1e06
ana on hiS refusing TO execute the Contract without
H. said That, having removed with my family to Wash.
nston, under the bceftha bargain was explicit
anu thoroughly understood, should remain there
ana pursue my profession Here, indeed OUGHT to
have stopped for this ought have opened my ewes
~ .he rear character OF DuH Green. But perccivino
mat nc was apparently ta confidence of the most
Respectable Jacksonlans in Washington; and patron
lied by plurality of the Senate ofthe United States
among whom were the Macons, the Tuzewels, the
SMITHS, the Haynes Of the South, the Benons the
Johnsons, the Eatons, the Rowans of the West the
Van Burens the Dckersons, the Bcrnards of the Mid
de- and the Woodburys of the North and knowing
also that he had been two years in Washington. un
ger the observation of such men; l thought that he
had some pretensions to responsibility of character
and Was incapable of dlshonor;sble conduct. there
fore overlooked this proceedings for still deemed
the contract advantageous had settled all my affairs
also knew that the Jackson party in the Senate en-
lpected my services. was not therefore disposed to
recede for minor considerations and after consider
ing OF the subject fo- day two, signed the con-
tract with his stipulation
In my next [ viii give history ST tho reference
October 9, 1929. RUSSELL JARVIS.
From the National Ineigencer of Oct TO-
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