Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-17

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God AlrsAty-lspe the beautiful girL-vok against Tas b.
ys-@dkssk all politicians and pO~ssms 10 the devii
The Hamblin AFFAIR settled j ustice Tri-
umphant.
About ten days ago as was, quietly and musing-
ly proceeding along Exchange streelon the southern
side Of the New Exchange, heard voice behind
me, sylablng my name in the deep gatteral tone Of
Hamlet before the ghost of his father appears thus
-"Mr. Bennett, Mr.. Bennett"
As never yet saw the man, spirit, or devil that
was afraid OIL. have frequently trcmbled before
sweet lovely girl-uembed like an aspen leaf, but
before none eise,) turned round very coolly, and
there saw before the chief representative of the
Prince of Denmark, yea even, Thomas S. Hamblin,
himself l stopped He approached, more in sor-
than in anger" The hue of repentance was on
his face, and look Of returning good sense in his
eye.
Mr.. Bennett" repeated he, in apparent tumut
of excitement, but subdued it ought be- by the
presence of his in intellect and in civilization
Mr.. Bennett want to speak to you"
smiled phosophically and replied in perfectkind-
ness, Very well.'
What's the reason 2" said he in subdued tragedy,
just Hamlet speaks to the peaceful spirit of his
father what's the tina, this state Of hostility
Should continue between US? Why will you pursue
me sol"
"There is no reason that should Ii altogether
rests with yourself Towards you, whatever has
taken place, have no feeling of malevolcnce Inever
gave you any cause to act you have done. | was
only pursuing my undoubted rights. You must be
sensible that you have dome wrong"
81 know-I know-but consider the injuries have
suffered frem that woman" abiding 10 his late wife.
"Iknow Of that, Mr.. n" said 4. 'SSince the re-
cent devslopements of her conduct begin to think
worse of her and better Of you"
81 did not know any thing" said he "of that con-
duct till Justice Lowndes told mel have been lace
rated in my feelings-I cannot live in this way any
longer, and do not think you would wish to injure
me- have daughter-a daughter" said he with
great feeling-hs heart like to burst.
do not think ever saw poor Tom look SO much
like he did when he alluded to his daugh-
al have no desire-no wish to njure you or any
man,
This aluson t, his daughter still rung in my ear,
like an appeal to beauty, innocence and heaven.
II have no malevolence for what is past. will
my lawyer and have no doubt the affair can be
amicably settled"
sob, damn the lawyers-can't settle it our
selves2'
"Well I'll think of it," said l
~ am at the Atheneum HOTEL" said ne.
81 will think of it, and let you know"
We then parted. Next day saw my counsel on
the subject. Mr.. Sanford, his counsel had been
there. My counsel requested to know of me what
wosld settle the civil suit for. calculated.
81 want" said /, "nsne of Hamblin's money!
only wish him to acknowledge that he wrong
that the liberty Of the press should not be dsgraced
in my person. He has done so. On the night Of the
riot was robbed of $500 and over. That must he
refunded-C Counsel fees and other expenses together
with couple of hundreds so, TO be spent in chart
ty-in ALL put il at 81 200 and think that cheap
10 lei poor Hambln off, Ajury would give me Is, 600
but don't want TO Cypress a sinner"
At an interview between the two counsel, Mr.. San.
ford offered loo.
81 can't take it," said my counsel.
After little hagQlng about the reasonable price of
a riot, Mr.. Sanford made another bid thus
AL, l50."
"well IN ask my Client" said my counsel
He did so. replied" take the cash and let poor
Hambln of. do not want TO be hard"
In pursuance of this vlew on Saturday last, Mr..
Sanford paid TO my counsel, David Graham,
ESQ., 81, $50, in final liquidation of all outstanding,
balances held by me against Thomas s. Hambn.-
And here must say, that Tom, considering the at
rnosphere he has heretofore breathed, has shown
great deal of COED sense just feeling and proprety Of
conduct. always admitted that.in spite of his mis-
fortunes, he had good parts about him, and am
moreover, satisfied that he never would have enga-
ged in the struggle with the freedom Of the press but
for bad advisers He is less To blame than those who
accompanied him my Office, and as he has satisfied
the ends Of public justice and private wrong, have
gwen him receipt in full, including also, on his
score the three nngleaders OF that riot who led Mr..
Hambin asiray and attempted to pu, down the glo-
rous liberty Of the press.
The course which pursued towards Mr. Hamblin,
as actor, a manager, as a complimentary bcns
deiore was a course which threats-no power on
earth could numidate me from pursuing. II was
founded on morals, liberty, right and law. Thetwo
first men who attempted TO establish LyRch Law
against the press here, since began my career, was,
frst, miserable creature called Peter s. Townsend,
sort Of sub in the Office Of the Evening Star-and
secondly james Watson Webb, the conductor Of the
Courier and Enquirer. Because l did not at the
time these attacks made, appeal to the laws and
have the first volators punished, other similar charac
ters inveipled Mr. Hamblin 10 the conduct he has