The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-04-13

documents he refers TO, and Of which We know the
authenticity left at the desk for the examination
Of any douDters.
To the Editors Of the Courier 4 Enquirer;
Last week during my absence from New York, a
communication appeared in your paper entitled
"Poand, 4" denouncing me with the impuiation Of
collecting subscription or donations under preext of
forming Polish Sayonan society, and protesting
against my right of using the Polish name for the
purpose of forming such society. | really believe
that the gentlemen who signed this paper did not
know W hat they were doing, or perhaps, they were
imposed upon by "a hidden enemy OF the cause OF
Poland, whose interests, as IL is well known to the
American public, have defended in this far-of land
for several years against the attacks Of mercenary
writers, and a host of imposters, misrepresenting
the character Of the Polish people. | am inclined
to believe so for the sake OF 50 accusers as il is
fact what they stated that they never had any con-
| nexion with me, and must add that do not know
them, and never saw them, except Messrs. Wod-
znski and Fontana, with whom l met for the first
time in this city, and Mr.. Pier Kowalewski whom
saw for the first time in France As TO the charges
which this paper contains, there is not particle Of
truth that am or that was ever collecting sub
scrptions donations for the purpose offorming the
said society and OF this same nature is the charge
that in forming this society, had an individual IN
terest. To refute this charge, beg you, Messrs.
Editors TO publish adde,da to this the act
law, inco operating the association spoken or The
perusa Of this act will show its readers that no
Pole, nay no foreigner Of enlightened mind and
friendly to Poland and loving liberty, refuse his
full countenancs TO The purposes Of thsassoeaion,
whose operations calculated to benefit the cause
Of both liberty in general, and Poland in particular,
by spreading the knowledge Of history, science and
literature Of the Sayonisn race and by opening thus
| friendly intercourse between the literary men OF
the respective countries. With regard TO my right
Of using the Polish NAME its denial TO me being cal
culated to make doubtful my real character and
even the identity Of my person, beg leave TO send
you with this answer two original documents.
j. "The Almanach Histonque on Souvenir de
'Emigration Poonaise, )" published in Paris in 1887.
In this book page S97, you will find the following;
"'roehman, Casper, X. p Maj. de la Gar. Nat.
mol. o. Ryb. bless Paris.h Which means,
"Toehman, Gsspsrd, from the kingdom Of Poland,
Maj Of the National Guards in service, ChevalIer
Of the Gold Cross 'Virtu Militari' lef his country
under the command Of Genersl-in. Chief Rybinski;
was wounded, lives now in Paris" Il lived there
before came 10 this country.)
2. | send you the original letter from Mr.. oSulli-
van, dated the 18th instant, which ! leg to insert
here literally:
"NEw YoKr, March %, 1886.
"My Dear Sir: comply Immediately and cheer.
fully with your request, greatly as regret that any
circumstances should create an occasion for you to
desire il.
"The two distinguished geruenen you name, the
one the President Of the Polish revolutionary gov
ernment and the other its brilliant and glorious hero;i
the one your friend and the other your uncle-re-
received with all possible kindness the letters Of intro
duction with which you favored me the occasion
of recent visit to Europe; and inquired about you
in terms Of high personal regard, we'll as grateful
appreciation Of the devotion, talent, and value Of
your services TO the of Poland and liberty
| so fully to satisfy that in becoming adopted
| citizen Of the country which Kosciusko and Pulaski
contributed to liberate, and to which such acqusi-
tons you and others Of your exiled countrymen
| will always continue to honor, you had left behind
you old friends no less true and warm than the
countless on this side Of the Atlantic, in
whom you have inspired similar sentiments. Among
the latter trust you will always do me the honor
to include.
am, very sincerely and respectfully,
J. L. o'SULLIVAN
Major G. TocHMls, counsellor at law, &c. &c"
I could furnish a number of other evidences 10
prove my character and identity, but believe these
two are sufficient TO show the nature of charges
thrown upon me- l beg you, Messrs. Editors, to
keep these two evidences n your Office until the last
Of May, and to permit to examine them every
body who would wish to the same. l solicit
this favor of you IN my own name, and in the name
of all the Poles who not included in the number
| Of the 80, and who approve all my efforts to ad-
| vance the interest Of POLAND.
am, with respect, your humble serv't,
@. ToCHMAN.