Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-06-27
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n Mossrs Campbell, Lewis Smith and Randolph
acqu themselves satisfactorily. Mr.. Ingham
was excted-hc apprehended attack, with reason
from Maj. Eaton-and knowing these gentlemen to be
friepds the latter, and seeing them about
the expected scene of action he hastily but
uray concluded that they all meant to feather in upon
hm We saw, at once, and SO said, that they had no
such purpose and only gathered together the fun
and if necessary, fair play. Campbell, Lewis, and
Smith, all Majors have all we believe, been in the
army, and must be gallant countenance odds or
assassination. Mr.. highlands letter to the President
argues lapse of discretion Sorry domgs however,
for the Governors of great People!
Mr.. Ingham to the President.
WAsHNGroN 2lst June 1881.
The President Of the United States:
SiR-Before leave the city, to be due to the
Government that should perform painful duty, nm
posed upon by the events of the last hours
1t is not necessary for to detail the circumstan.
which have convinced me of the existence of vindc
tive personal hostility to among of the officers
of the Government person, and supposed to
be in your special confidence which has been particu
lary developed within the last two weeks, and has final
ly displayed itself in attempt to wayay me my
way the Office yesterday as have reason to believe,
for the purpose of assassination. you have alrea-
dy been appraised of these movements you perhaps
be surprised learn that the concerned them
are late Secretary of War and the acting Secretary
of War; and that the Second Auditor of the Treasury
Register of the Treasury and the Treasurer of the u
States in their company and that the Treasurers
Registers rooms in the lower part of the building
of the Treasury Department. and also grocery store
between my lodgings and the Office alternately
occupied Their rendezvous while laying in wait; the
approach. Apprisea of these movements my return
from taking leave of of my friends, found myself
obliged to arm, and, accompanied by my son and some
other friends repaired the Office to finish the bust
of the day. after which returned to my lodgings
in the company. 1t is proper to state, that the
principal persons who had been thus employed for
raj hours retired from the Department after
tered my room, and that received mcesation from
them either at my ingress egress But having re-
cruted additional force in the evening, they paraded
until late hour the streets my lodgings, hea
yly armed threatening an assault on the dwelling re-
side in.
do not present these facts your notice for the
purpose of invoking your protection. So far in
dividual may rely his personal efforts am will
ling this PERIL and against assault by numbers
have found ample of protection in the
tender of service from citizens of
Washington But they communicated to you
the Chief Magistrate of the United States, and most
pecialy of the District of Columbia, whose duties in
maintaining good order among its inhabitants, and pro-
tecng their officers of the Government in the discharge
of their duties cannot be unknown to you.
have only add that, far as 1 am informed, all
persons engaged in giving countenance to this bust
mesa officers of the Government, except the late
Secretary of War.
I have the honor to be, respectfully, your obedient
servant. 5. ID. INGHAM.
Messrs. COL Campbell Treasurer, Major Smith, Regis
ter; Doctor Randolph, Acting Secretary of War; and
Major Lewis, Sd Auditor
GeDtlemen:-I have this moment received the enclo-
sed letter from Mr.. Ingham dated the 21st instant, and
having immediately its receipt sent to ask inter
view with him, find that he left the city before reach
ed me- wish you to state to If you' or either of
YOU have had any agency participation, and if any,
what extent the alleged misconduct imputed IN his
letter herewith enclosed.
surely have deceived in your characters, you
capable of far forgetting the responsibilities of
your stations, to participate in the reprehensible
conduct charged To the serious charges contained in
Mr. Inghams letter, which gave me the first informa
ton that have had upon the subject of his difficulties
I wish you give prompt and explicit answer.
Respectfully,
ANDREW JACKSON.