Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-03-03

Tns LAsr WORDS or TAX CsURIER-The blood
stained braggar Of the Cosrr Enqsirsr has as usual
issued his manifesto filed with the inolerabie arro-
gance and selfsuciency which have so long rendered
| him nuisance 10 the community through which he
| swaggers and vapors This has capped the climax
where his conduct is not atrocioss it is abssrd-and
when he does murder he insults In directing the
attention Of readers the suboined we beg them
bear in mind the infamous narrative IN the Amsrca1,
which will be found outside columns, and see
how the two documents be recsnciled Unless a
public meeting be called, and resolutions passed. the
character Of this community is at stake Congress has
taken the initiative. and let the public respond the
press has done its duty and let every pulpit next Sun
day echo the densnciaons of Almighty God upon that
blood outlines which calls down his anger upon the land
that toerates it.
From the Courier 4 Enquirer.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2sth 1888.
As it is nv determination to allade edtorally
to the recent melancholy affair at Washington. except
under circumstances which cannot be foreseen,
there may be proPrety IN briefly referring to at this
time.
Some my contemporaries have alluded to my appa-
desire get into difficulties of this nature but in
this they do great iniustice-and may safely APP
peal to those who are familiar with the circumstances
under which have actually gone into the field and
sought take Others there that have never acted
der, exhibited spirit of revenge, been actuated
by any other feelings than those which should be the
guide of every gentleman.
The of my repeated difficulties, is 10 be
found in the fact that will subscribe the abomi
nabe doctrine that IN becoming editor ceased TO DC
gentleman This insult the press of our country had
origin in the cowardly feelings of certain Senators
from Missssippi-and in CONSCIENCE of their example
every political demagogae, who succeeds in obtaining
in Congress- lays il down aniom, that editors
NOT gentlemen AND may be assalled without emitting
them To any claim for redress,
The prominent position of the Courier and Enquirer,
and the wide dissemination of the infamous SANDER that
haa been Jri5cd by the Bank Of the United States-a
SANDER which had its origin in the maevolence OF
Churchill c. Cambreeng-has unfortunately consigned
Mr.. Ciey the tomb and attached to me the lmpata-
ton of seeking noorety by aiming TO establish the re
putation of dueUist-Those who know me- are well
aware that neither vindctiveness malice constitute
any portion of my character; and that where have
sought redress, have been actuated by deep sense
of what due to myself and family, and not by the
desire of shedding human blood Nearly six years have
now elapsed since Mr.. Cambrelengs false charge was
first made against lit known be false by every
man Of ordinary intelligence in the country and yet it is
annually repeated on the floor of Congress- Now APP
peal to any man of proper feeling who is himself the
father of family, whether he could calmly submit TO
the reflection that this foul caumny must descend to his
children perhaps the only legacy OF one whom while
living, they loved and hanored think and with
out any disrespect the feelings of the public may
be permitted say, that have long since determined
to put end to this SANDER At all hazards.
In pursuance oil this unaered ana undlteraOe ueter-
mnation, / have endeavorsd to held the members OF
Congress- responsible for the repetition of what they well
knew be Islander. and when have been met by the
plea that editor Of paper is not gentleman, have
mad the additional modification OF knowing that por-
zion of the press wanting in duty ITSELF unfeelingy
endeavors to prejudice the public mind both as to the
object have view and the character OF the plea by
which that Objects sought 10 be avoided
E.ery is, of right the sole judge OF what is due
his honor; and while entertain great
er respect for public opinion than do must be per-
mitted 10 saw be far controlled by it
suffer respectable 10 circulate The SANDER
alluded te, without chastsement of some sort OF
course again ask friend TO be the bearer
Of message to any member OF Congress The cordrdiy
plea which members of that body have adopted to
themselves from punishment will thus tar prove
eecual but thew mus not imagine that they there
fore beyond my reach. Time may demonstrate that
such conclusion would be erroneous and if there are
those connected with the press who are prepared to
censure my conduct because they are willing TO submit
to the decision that their profession consistent with
the character the feelings of gentleman, can only
protest against their in such deep
disgrace being considered binding upon me-
One word in relation to the recent duel, and have
Done Mr.. Cilley in hislast Interview with Mr. Graves
said all and even than required OF him and
this under the impulse Of his feelings ne ready
TO commit writing But he unfortunately fell into the
hands of Benton and Duncanmen void OF character
as they are Of political honesy-and these yrFans be-
iieving that the iii. Of Mr. Graves was a, stake in con
sequence Of Mr. Cilleys wonderful accuracy in rifle
shooting persuaded him withhold his assent 10 what
Mr. Graves had already reduced to writing, and there
by indirectly mplicate his veraciy To Mr.. Cilley
weakness in listening TO such dshonorable advice, and
to the anxiety Of Messrs. Benton and Duncan for the
life OF Mr. Graves is the melancholy fate Of Mr.. Cey
solely 10 be attributed His blood is their heads
and sooner OF later the public viii properly appreciate
their ins,rume atalty in this melancholy tragedy OF
nv efforts 10 prevent IL, need speakthe facts
fairly before the public and in the CONSEQUENCES that
have only done what my duty to myself and my family
rendered rperave, rely upon my conduct being duly
appreciated by all whose good opinion it is my desire
retain.
J. WATSON WEBB.