Alabama state intelligencer., 1831-08-13

the day much indis posed however to reply to it at the momen and do so now merely to prevent msoneep
 your of the l7h your on me to sane ton or disavow the sdtenent contained in publication in the Telegraph of that date could recognize your right to make this demand but for the mentioned my reply, thought proper what had in relation to this natter To do this was the only object that note.
 You quite right. however, in believing thatI had no agency in procuring the publication of the refer hesitation in thus confirming the conviction which you nave JOHN MAcpHERsoNy a' pTHiERe1yl ynlEnR1rN | ToJ. T. Eaton, Esq.
 Shortly after this, receivedsa letter from Col. Johnson, which, with my reply feel myself bound now to give to the public. have anxiously desired to delay this until could receive Col. Johnson's an- | swer Perhaps have waited long enough for my reply, according to the memorandum which have of it, dated the Eth instant. But, is not this circumstance which has determined me- Col. John has furnished to the editor of the Globe state men full otherwise, of what passed between Messrs Branch and lngham and myself and himself on the | occasion referred to. Extracts from this statement are used to do me injustice. This is done to be sure without the authority of Col. Johnson but he has furnished the means which thus improperly used and have no alteration but to give the correspon- dence, or submit to continued interpretations
 publish Col Johnson letter. as an act of justice to him. that the public may be in full possession ofh statement. My reply fellows; and after this the let ter and statement of MT lngham, to whom as well as to Mir Branch, forward a copy of Col. Johnsons letter. From Mir Branch have received no reply owing, as suppose, to his absence from home Colonel R. M. Johnson Messrs Berrien and Ingham
 Gentlemen: The Telegraph has alluded to some commu. by President-he substance of which s that the Prs; miles and Mrs Eaton Hs'ei d the oSe tss @ have thought it barely possible that the auson could be made to should have done the most papabe gross wanton in justice to the Presidents for he diseamed all occasions, any right desire ntenton regulate the private o social intercourse of his Cabinet The President had been induced believe that part uf his Cabinet entered no deep laid scheme to drive Major Eaton from Cabinet and of this he complained did not believe it, and as the the opportunity with that portion of Cabinet before he had interview with th and he hcqueced- stood in better understandings and, in fact considered it reconciliation Whatever from me, upon the sub u to restore harmony among friends My object peace and friendship have never considered myself liberty thing about this interview a discreet and confidential friend. certainly should think any of the Pp any of % e iOr aP S
 such statement for mutual examination for the plain well remember what have said self may not so easily represent what you have said, intended say have not myself seen the necessity popety any ausion in newspapers, interview which among intimate and bosom friends, where the conversation free and we'd, and for the object of peace and friendship any should consider then the great should to state the conversation correctly for there tive misunderstood the facts For fear that auon should have been made to myself the member of Congress- and believing barely possible that may have been duty, and due to that perfect friendship which
 ed between us to make known these views that the pro per correction may be made misunderstanding, without the necessity of any formal publication from either of us and without disclosure to what member Congress alluson made
 Sincerely and.truly your friend, ,, ,ouv.o,,
 Messys InghamEand Berrien,
 | City 0f Washington.
 The absence of Branch has been only cause why this letter was not also addressed to him.
 Mr Berricn to Col Johnson.
 Dear Sir Yours 3oth ut addressed jointly to Mir | m beppd du fYeeiye | bay. your view of the occurrence which reer with per good feeling which is expressed in your letter. It an ey dence of reluctance in controversy that multiplied msrepresenations with which the newspapers are eemng still dsire to avoid this necessitybut be aequiesce with the less reluctance, the interchange of resO,etiOns ss, e ua., whish ds y, you propose
 took place between you, Messrs Branch and Ingham and held previous conversations the subject with both of those gentlemen but perfectly unpepared for object my house. The impression made by your annun- ciation such be easily eaccd my memory for those gen and mysei and by stating this the motive for your interference You told us that im pession had been made upon the mind of the President
 combination existed between Messrs Ingham and Branch, he excited by s Sonsde ing it as an attempt to wound him through Major Eaton among the members of his Cabne-that he determined to have harmony and that his determination would be had in the time sought this interview with ap- probation of the President, from of regard for all parties You mentioned circumstances which had tbuted to produce this impression the mind of the Pre- sident, that Messrs Branch and Ingham, myself given large parties which Mrs E. had been while you dsclamed disposition his part to require intimacy between families Major Eaon you added that he would in future expect that least such occasions that which you referred
 hat is say, when large general parties given having been previously advised of the intention this nervew-havng had conference with the gentle be considered solely responsible for what was about to say then observed that would permit the President other regulate the of myself or famy-and that if such requion per- severed in, would retire from oce You expressed your regret at the terms of this remarked that was indifferent to what terms conveyed, pro- vde the substance retaned-b that this would not depart understood you to disclam any intention the part of the President to require intimate between the families of Messrs Branch, and Ingham and myself and that of Major Eaon but express with equal ctarntss his expectation that when gave large parties Mrs E. should be nyited-and it my purpose deny altogether his right to interfere in this natter The replies of the other gentlemen were according my reco lection substantially the samebu shall enclose copies oIr ie to % ana eaye ave them to speak for themselves mind clear and distinct and probable that could instantly to resign my office In consentng 10 retain it, yielded to the opinions of those in whose judgment had add to my of what due the ests of Georgia, at that particular juncture
 My reme mbnnce of this is moreover confirm ca ny recollection of what occurred eryew with the President, in which particular reference Was made to it. When he spoke of combination tween
 from society," claimed matter of right to know the names % oi the persons by whom such repesenaton had parties which had been given by those gentlemen and my the reports against her foul calumnies rmonsrat- i'd against his having adopted opinion dishonoabe any member of his Cabinet but expressly declined discuss the question of the truth hood of the reports which he had leferredteng him, that, with undertaking decide whether they false, il my purpose merely conform the general of could not be induced to change that determination. The decision of the President pursue this furher Ofg of mO Imafe