Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-07-03
A knoek-do,ea argument.

kroek-do,cn argsmeaf.
The Boston Post Qsocofoco) in commenting the Ad-
dress OF the late Wing Convention Of Massachusetts, writ
| ten by Jonathan Chapman. observes,
"Mr Jonathan Chapman also includes the whole Council
Board In his sweeping denuncation, 'wrong men," in
whose hands public and private rights and the rights OF
property not safe Is he really in in such
asseftioni Will he individual case he is pre-
pared To rest his charge uponi IL unnecessary des
nate the Council individually. Mr. Chapman would find
| troublesome task make specification of a single
change he would dare stand upon against either them
and as body, would willingly weigh them, in charac-
ter responsibility, intelligence integrity and uprghtncss
with any OF their predecessors under the Wing adminsa
tion."
To this the Boston Atlas thus rcpes--and all must con-
cede that the reply is poser
'our friend Mr. Jonathan Chapman. is all times able
TO defend himself from whatever quarter may attack
cd. much better than defend him-but he hap
pcns present. To be absent from the city, will
to take up the gauntlet for him. The Post calls upon Mr.
G. To individual OF that Council he prcpar
ed to rest his charge upon. In Mr. Chspman's behalf,
will name The Post says, 1t unnecessary desg
nate the Council individually. We shall take the liberty
nevertheless, to designate OF .hem. The Post says
Mr. Chapman would find il troublesome task to make
specification of single charge he would dare upon
against either Of them. We will advance charge against
OF them, boldly eaessy. and before the world We
will take the first the list-hc Honor
able BENJAMIN f. HAIETr, the Councillor for the County Of
Suffolk. We say, unequivocay, that he is ',rrong
man, and that IN the hands of such he is public
and pirate Thfs and e property are not safe
Wesay that he is fit be trusted with any poll.
cal power-whoy destitute Of the requisite
for high public Office, aud in the least entitled the
public confidence Before called upon the evi.
dencc TO support these and of our
aceord-and from the testimony those who arc much
better acquainted with the said Iaet we have ever
been, or ever desire TO be- produce the following
PROOF.
'Mr IIalett was emphaticaly soldier Of C,r,nne anil
had successfully fought Tor and betrayed every party and
faction that had arisen since hrs into political e
MecenaTy and unscrupulOus he had fought for pay whe
pay be had aud looked upon the dexerity
and cunning lac had acquired his venal profession as
legitimate source OF About 10 years SINCE Mr.
aieu became known rs the editor OF the Providence Jour
nal paper holding about the rank in the Whig party
OF Rhode Island, the Boston Atlas did in
Alter few years lie left, dismissed from that
shnen and was engaged editor Of the Providence
American, Wing paper To Tesuscitste his falling for
tunes Mr. Hallet came flaming, ntoersnl, persecu
ting temperance and called loudly upon the friends of
temperance TO sustain him and his paper. But like
calling splrits from the Vastly deep-hey would come
Mr. liallett down his huubug and when would no
longer answer his purpose behold-Pesto. change out
he came an AntmasOn OF the irs water In this new
cause he enlisted with quite much activity as If h
had really been influenced 10y feelings and honest
principles Attracting the notice OF his coadutors he
was soon employed take the charge the Boston Advo
cate where he has long toed for thirty pieces silver per
week. and where he has richly earned this brief notice of
his character and career.
'Perceiving that his party crumblng away (IS35)
and that lac would be left without support 1t finally be-
came necessary for Mr. Hslle TO make some extraordinary
movements 10 attain position and for this oppor-
mni'y soon occurred. The Wings having determined
nominate Edward Everett succeed Gov Davis Chief
Magistrate OF the Commonwealth, and this determination
having become generally known Mr. Halett made des.
perae push throw himself and friends the Wing par
~ by calling an Antmasonic Convention few weeks be-
fore that OF the Wings and anticipating that party the
nomination OF Mr.. Everett. The manGyre was executed,
and greatly did Mr.. Haeit rejoice in its accomplishment
The Advocate loud in Mr.. Eyere's praise and zeal.
Gus ia his support But twas sincere. For when loud
est IN ms praise, and most jealous in his support Mr. Hal
lett was secretly making overturcs 10 the friends Of Mr. Nor
ton, and offering privately neutraze what he was daily
publishing IN his newspaper and to give Mr. Morton the
aid OF his influence. lie VIGOROUSLY up for the
highest bidder IN the political market and his greatest fear
was that neither party would bid for HIM.
"Mr. Everett was eoced-and Mr.. IIaleit vocfer.
Gus for his reward lie published many columns of
urs and calculations show that tho Anumasons had cleo
ted him. he has since done show that the democratic
party has risen from six thirty housandn
nf his loning them Nor did Ire cOnfine his opportunities
10 the columns OF his paper but seeking interview
Gov Everett he there pleaded person and ser
vices OF himself and friends, and demanded official appoint
ments IN return. lie did succeed Mr. EVERETT KNEW
THE NAN-nIs LACK sIScERTTy-HIs TREAcHERY-Hs Dou.
BILE DEALiSG-HE JUDAs IscARIoT HE KISS
10 ONLY BETRAy-AND REFUsID THE DEMANDED BOON
liae saw that he had hope from the Wings
and that he had OIher than follow advice
OF the elder Adams, and the example OF the younger and
turn democrat'"-BOsOn Morning POST April 2OIh 1897