Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-10-04

Ma. Jous VAN BUKEN--We have never
ioined in the censnre which has been cast
upon this young man for his visit to London
10 attend the, coronation Of the Queen OF
England, We considered him entirely in
the light Of a privste gentleman, who had
visited England for the purpose Of gratifying
an enlightened curiosity, and very naturally
avsied himself Of oil the advantages which
his fathers situation gave him. The hospi-
isky and distinction with which he has been
received, were as gratifying to US as to the
members Of his own party, for we viewed
them indirectly as a compliment to The Ameri-
csn people. We little thought that he would
avail himself Of the presence Of political
opponent, in a foreign land, to crafty po-
li,cal animosi,y. Such conduct is Disgrace
ful to any one, and doubly so to the son ol
the President Of the United States. The
whole transaction, as detailed in the subjoined
letters, bears the iniallibe stamp of political
maignity. Why else did not the arrest take
place in London, where Col. Webb was well
known, and had friends ready to bail him to
any amount Why was it delayed till he
had arrived at Bristol, and the Great Wes-
tern was on The eve Of sailing? The letter
addressed to John Van B"ren is one Of the
finest pieces of satire that we have seen this
many day. Prop. Jour.
Prom the Albany Evening Journal.
John Fan Biuen in England-The fol-
lowing letters from Col. Webb, explain the
facts 10 relation to his arrest IN Engla h
will be seen that he was arrested under a
process based upon the affidavit Of John Van
Buren,, without which an order to hold TO bail
Gould not have been issued. Under such
circumstances, Col Webb was authorized to
infer, as he did, that Van Buren, was The re-
sponsible "actor in the scene" instead oi the
volunteer agent of oppression.
Colonel Webb was in London mingling
treely in society, was known to gentlemen OF
distinction, and cuJla have been arrested
there. But he was evidently permitted to
depart with the design Of having him arrested,
on the eve o! his departure, at Bristol. How
far Van Buren, was a party TO this scheme,
we are unable to say but until we have
higher authority than the worthless assertion
Of Croswcll, We shall hold to the opinion that
those who obianed Van Buren's affidavit,
acted under his instruction.
NEW YoRE, September 90, 1893.
My Dear Sir-Yours Of yesterday calling
my attention to an article from your paper,
together with a commentary on it by the
Argus, came TO hand this morning /; and al-
though the affair is rather of a private than
public nature, yet as the persecution cxpcri-
tl.. -. 4.
gland most unqnestloDab'y had lis origin in
political cnmity, have no hesitation IN Civ
ing you the particulars of the disgraceiul
transaction to which you have alluded. III
could with clear conscience, consider aught |
that the Argus says, as in the slightest de-
gree calculated To injure the character Of |
political opponent, might add. that having
repeatedly, since my return, narrated the
conduct Of Mr.. John Van Buren, in this
transaction, om bound in honor to relieve
you from the charge of infamous fabrication"
made by the Argus. But the character aud
standing OF tha, co,pordiy and reckless pander
OF corrupt administration, is too well known
to render any defence against his opinions
necessary. ! will, therefore, relate to you
the facts of my arrest IN Bristol on the aG-
Gopit Of Mr.. John Van Buren, Of Albany.
II is well known To you that sailed for
England on the 9Th Of May last, in the stea-
mer Great Wrstrrn;" and twas understood
by my friends at the period of my departure,
that went abroad for the purpose OF estab-
lishiae a correspondence for the Courier aud
Enqnirer in different parts of Europe, and
that | would return ~ the July trip of the
same steamer. Among my notes payable
falling due during my absence, was one
drawn eighteen months previously, for which
j had never received any consideration
wtIch had been obtained under false prtfencfS
land which The holder, in March last, agreed
never should he presented for payment il ! /
would nbs ain from making known the circum
stances indrr which il was obtained, nnd not !
40 before lie Grand Jury TO ask an indlct. |
lDcnt for swndllng. Upon this assurance, ]
lett the country, knowing that the note IN
onrs,ion, would fall due in few days; but
made no provision for its payment, IN the full
conviction that the certainty of indictment
and punishment, would prevent any use be-
jnr inBde Of 1t. But in this was mistaken.
Jtappears that prominent political opponent
uf Abany heard of the existence ol the note.
Obtained possession Of it, endorsed and lodged
II III the Bank Of Albany for collection.
caused it to be regularly protested when due,
and sen, II to England ior prosecution.
. | Was in London from the lime OF the
coronation until n short time previous 10 the
s,ing &C The Great Western. The son of
the President Of the United States was there
OF the same tlme--thc assocInte of Princes |
end Mobiles, and treated with degree of
courtesy aud attention of which in cumnon !,
with every American, was proud, viewing L
u did, the signnl distinction with which he |
wns received by the Queen, rs evidence oi
her respect for the u. States. During this
period, little dreamed that he was IN any
way connected with contemplated proceed
ing sigains, me, having in view my incarcera-
iion in foreign prison; and you may an
sgine my surprise, when in Bristol, and on
the evening previous 10 the sailing of the
Great Western, was arrested OF tho suit o
the City Bank Of Albany upon process is
sued out of the Kings Bench aud order 10
hold me to bail, procured by the affidavit of
JOHN VAN BUREN,, the son Of The prcs.
dent of the U. States!
On learning from the Sheriff's officer tina,
he was directed to require bail TO the amount
nl one thousand pounds sterling, aud know
ing no person to whom could apply IN Brs-
tol, ut once proposed that he should post to
Lnndon with me, where J could procure the
bail required, and by hard posting get back
4 To Bristol IN lime to save my passage IN the
Great Western. But ] was then told--and