New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-12-01
DIR. Coryell in reply 10 Bognrdus and GoIdson.

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Dir. C0ryell in reply 10 BoGardns ana @oidson.
To The Editor Of The Tribune:
The publications made frs, by Mackenzie and then
by Goldson, and now By Bogardus, have compelled me
TO reply vindicetion of my character, which the
latter have assaed In my letter ofthe 9Th inst said
Mr. Van Ness and Ny. Bogardus were both his
(Goldson's) friends; they knew that Mackenzie was
copying these papers with GodsonS permission or CON
nvance, and took steps TO prevent Il, and Godson
knew this"
To this Mr. Bogardus replies in showing that he
fears his interests may be prejudccd by this truth. lie
says that my statement unblushing and malicious
alsehocd Now such language proves nothing but that
Mr. Bogardus is temper with himself or some per-
son else. The questions between him and me are:
lst Did Mr.. Van Ness and Mr.. Bogardus know that
Mr. Mackenzie copying these lettersi
ID Did they take any steps to prevent it'
Fortunately, do not rely on ungentemanly cpithets
to prove the truth of my statements Mr. Van Ness in
his published card, says:
"a few weeks before | left the Office of Collector
person not connected with the Customouse, informed
me in casual conversation, thai he had understood
some important private correspondence OF Jesse Hoyt
Esq and certain of his friends, had been discoveIed
among the archives of the CustomH House by VIM l..
Mackenzie.
II Immediately sent for Mr.. Bogardus, the Assistant
Collector and requested him TO employ confidential
clerk 10 make private examination in the room where
Mr. Mackenzie. with other clerks, was employed, ana
where the papers, il any were supposed 10 nave been
found and if there were any private papers, to have
them secured and taken of for the owner whoever
he might be. Some days afterwards Mr. Bogardus IN
formed me that he had caused the examination to be
made by rusty Clerk and that letters and papers
belonging probably to Mr.. Hoyt had been found in
large chest but that they OF no apparent conse-
quencc Believing that there really nothing Of tmpor
lance The matter and being then preparing to leave the
office, gave it no farther attention.
Mr. Pogardus in his nuhlishod card
..In May last, Mr.. Van Ness informed that it had
been minated to him by gentlemen not connected
with the Custom House that among the archives of the
office important letters addressed TO Jesse
Hoyt ESD and supposed have been left by him acct
dcnaly At his suggestion asked the scccpcr what he
knew OF the matter; he showed me box which On
casual examination found to contain old lao papers and
some priraG correspondence aPparemlcf character not
oOrtt the erpesSe Of taxing array
Now in addition to what is here admitted am au.
horizcd by the gentleman who informed Mr. Van Ness,
10 saw that no at the same told Mr. Van that
Mackenzie taking copies. do know that Mr.. Van
Ness told Mr.. Bogardus but he sent Mr.. Bogardus
to make the inquiry infer that he did 1t was my du-
IT, and caused the Collector to be informed II was his
duty and he directed Mr.. Bogardus to inquire intoit-
Mr. Bogardus did inquire and reported 10 the Collector
that there nothing OF importance" and Mr. Van
Ness conidng in him as he should do did nothing more
in the ask ii this does bring the response
explain the reason of this attack Mackenzie first, and
then on me Mackenzies book is exposure of men
who have held important financial and political posts;
men having great weight and influence in society and
with the Government Among those assaied is the pre-
sent Collector whose appointment has changed the rela
tons between Mcssrs GOldson Bogardus aud Macken
ze Before this Mr. Goldson Mackenzie permission
to copy the letters and Mr. Bogardus could md nothing
of importance in the matter but louder than
they in denouncing Mackenzie. Denunciaion is not
enough they Of them at least have gone before
the Grand Jury for the purpose of having him indicted
for felony Why is this Is ii not manifest that thai
which was of no importance" under Mr.. Van Ness in
their estimation has become felony under M Law
renee And is il equally manifest that all this zeal
against Mackenzie originates IN base and grovellng de-
sire to conciate the Collector at the expense OF truth
and honor
Mr. Bocardus says that my statements The eth is
contradiction of what said to the Collector in presence
of Mr.. Hoffman.
Mr. Lawrence sent for me and put questions to
me relative to Mackenzie He did not ntcrsogate me
about Goldsen From what | have already sad II Is
known that did approve OF what Goldson mad done,
but clerks in the same room; had no wish 10
crminato him. and as was not asked sad nothing to
do so. Does it follow that what am now compelled IN
my own vindication say of Godson is hot true be-
cause did then volunteer 10 crminatc MIN Ger
tanly should have said any thing 10 the
prejudice of either Godson or Bogardus had they not
first compelled me TO do sobut does my silence as TO
them heretofore prove that what now cay OF them is
not true? Certainly not.
again repeat thar am dragged into this matter
most reluctantly. am well aware OF the disadvantages
encounter am made 10 appear the partisan of
Mackenzie who by the publication OF his book has ar
rayed against him influence powerful in this commu
nity My accusers have enlisted themselves the tools
aud of those who laborius TO arragn
Mackenzie for felony, OF which they know him TO be
innocent by way of protecting themselves. am not his
partisan had agency in the publication OF his book
/ have no interest in sustaining him. On the contra
~ am well that what have said in his favor will
provoke against the i'll will OF men whom have no
wish Is offend but Goldson and Bogardus have placed
me in situation where am compelled to speak the truth
or else do rs they have done bear false 0itgess agd
Mackenzie.
Itis apparent that they both believe they securing
the endsh the present Collector OF those whose
influence will keep them in office differ with them
supposng that such is the way TO concilste Mr. Law
re ce. and should scorn TO do it il were. do not be-
eye that he is engaged in prosecuting Mackenzie nor
do believe that he will that account favor those who
are Il is certain that such is n.t opinion OF Messrs
Goldson and Bossrdus and they Ike their measures &C
cordncly For my part, do not S op to inquire what
arc the Collectors opinions or wishes. dare be honest
and sptGk the truth let ii please offend whom It may
l hope am done with Nr Bogardus.
Bro0siya, Nor. 29M, lS4j lNGHAM CORY ELL.
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