The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-03-13


You ere not asked for your knocledgs but Of the
general report 10 this community concerning Mr. Prices
pscunsry responsibility.
Answer. have known Mr.. Price for many years,
but not In the way Of meeting him frequently From
what understand Of his business in his profession,
and Of his Inheritance from his fathers estate and on
the other hand. Of his habits Of srpenditurs did not
suppose his peeuniay responsibility was OF much
count, it, indeed of any.
Question 4. From what you knew Of Mr. Price, and
his general character In the community would you have
considered u prudent at any time to inrust him with
the collection OF notes bondf. 10 any considerable
amount, II the money pass into bis own hands!
Answer. should not have considered Il prudent TO
do So
John Ward, broker, called by Mr. Queens.
Examined By Mr.. Curtis.
Question 8. Were you acquainted with William M.
Price, late district attorney ofihe United States hyes,
how long have you known him What was his reputa-
lion for pecunary responsibility at the time Of and prior
TO his appointment to said Office!
Answer. A slight acquaintance for year two past.
He was generally considered without pecunary respon
sibiiy.
Question g. Have you, or not, known his general
putaton for longer period, and for many years past
Answer. consider his general reputation has been
exceptonable for many years. and have known 1t for
many years
Question 10. Would you, ss broker and man Of
business have regarded il safe and prudent 10 have in
considerable sum Of money!
Answer. should not.
Darid Garrison, president Of the Brooklyn Qate de-
poste) Bank.
Examined by Mr.. Curtis.
Question 1. Were you acquainted with William NJ
Price, late district attorney Of the United States and
how long have you known hint
Answer. For many years.
Question O. For the last ten years. or prior to and at
the time Of his taking said Office what his rspuia-
non in this community for fidelity and responsibility in
pecnniary transaciionsi Would YOU have deemed it
safe and prudent intrust him with your business IL
your money consequently TO pass into his handsi
Answer. Since have known him have been, my
SELF unfavoaby impressed as 10 his standing and his
pecuniary responsibility such tina. should have consi-
dered my property insecure in his hands.
While il is not deemed by the committee within the
scope of its legitimate province TO investigate the
which have disturbed the nghtfu course Of APP
pointment, and have placed continued power in I'M
faithful or incompetent hands," the conviction ire
sisble, that in the Of Mr. Price, we'll that
OF Mr. Swawout they have resulted in immense losses
Of the public money, alike disreputabe to tho Govern
ment and demorazing 10 the country. And, from the
testimony in the case, the committee find the following
facts established:
LIST. That William NJ Price, as district attorney sa
defauiter to the Government in large amount
3D. That his defalcaions attributable 10 the noto-
rons responsbity and want Of character Of said Price
at the periods Of his appointment and reappontment,
and during his entire terms Of Office and 70 the contl-
nned neglect Of the proper and efficient discharge Of du
ties at the office Of the Solicitor OF the Treasury by the
late and present incumbents Of that Office.
From The NJ " Times, March
RECEPTION OF THE Hon. N. p. TALLMADGE--
Yesterday proud day for the friends Of popular
government and the supremacy Of the popular win, in
this city. The great champion Of the peoples rights
the who has exhibited the greatest rimness, purity
and patriotism, defence Of the great essential princi
Piles Of the Constitution and the paramount interests Of
the people, arrived in this city, pursuant to previous
announcement; and, upon landing, received with
the enthusiastic shouts and plauds Of the assembled
thousands OF citizens. Previously to the hour Of
the usual arrival Of the boat from Philadelphia, the
rent OF the people was pouring down through every
avenue TO the landing, and reaching the place of
debarkation we found many thousands awaiting the ar
rival of the boat. The day was peculiarly fine, and
favorable to the exhibition Of the generous and patriotic
impulses Of the people. Asplendd band Of music
stationed upon the battery, and ssuted the steam boat
she approached with national air. AS she reached
the wharf, the animated huzzas OF the assemblage on
shore, answered by the crowd board the boat,
and shout answered shout, with generous rivalry, eync
ing the heartfelt emotions of the people. The number
assembled the wharf estimated at less than
fifteen thousand and Voice and feeling animated the
entire mass 1t was not so much honor toihe man
whom they were assembled to welcome, as reverence
for the principles which he had nobly advocated and
determination TO support the laws against acous
Senate, and TO maintain the foundations of civilized
cety against agraran violence that called them together
and drew forth these unpurchascsble testimonials from
"ihe democracy Of numbers" .&
At the wharf, Major Gen. John Lloyd took the COM
mand marshal Of the day, assisted by several young
gentlemen. The crowd so immense that but little
room was afforded to the Marshal 10 carry out the
Engagements As Mr. Tallnadge passed up the wharf.
he continually saluted with the huzzas Of the null
ttude, and upon reaching the street he took seat
barouche. with Gen. George S. Doughty, the chairman
of the Wing General Committee, and the venerable
Conservative, Gideon Lee. The press Of the people
was great that the carriage could scarcely make its
way, and have witnessed greater enthusiasm
AT the corner Of Broadway and Marke6eld street the
procession organized and proceeded up Broadway 10
the Astor House. First, the bard Of music. Sc
cond, the marshal Of the day, with assistants. Third,
cavalcade Of gentlemen on horses. Fourth, the
barouche containing the guest Of the people. Fifth,
citizens. Sixth carriages.
At every house-all points that could command a
view OF the interesting spectacle, occupied and
the broad side walks, each side Of Broadway,
filled with our citizens, anxious to greet the man who
has been under the ban Of prescription by the Senate,
in defiance of the constitution and law and the will Of
the people At each corner and from each house, the
shouts Of welcome and the gratifying cheers Of the null
ttude sauted the late Senator. We have not seen any
thing enthusiastic and sou. stirring since the recep
ton Of Gen Jackson in 1888 Without the aid Of the
military, who then formed part Of the procession in ho-
of the President Of the United States there was
all that generous exhibition Of respect for the man. and
devotion to the in which he had been engaged,
which characterized the above alluded to. On
reaching the Aston House, Gen. Doughty addressed
Mr. Talmadge expressing in behalf of his fellow ct-
zens, their qualification in welcoming his return to this
state, their gratitude for his devotion to their cause and
their respect for his independence and integrity. Mr.
Tamadge made reply, returning his thanks for these
kind manifestations and the favorable consideration
pressed to him individually, and his sensblty that these
marks Of popular feeling not merted by any
vices Of his, but testimonials of that nextngush-
able love Of liberty and devotion to the republican nst
utons Of our ancestors, which had ever Characterised
the freemen of New York.
The ceremony Of the reception was thus performed