The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-11-02
"CoI." John A. Rogers.


To the Editor of the ONION:
The attention of the undersigned has recently been
called to speech purpOng TO have been delivered by
certain Col John A. Rogers, now of Pennsylvania but
formerly OF Hawkins county, Tennessee, in which the
aforesaid Colonel speaks dsparagngy of General Cass
Now if the redoubtable Colonel well known in
other parts OF the United States he here where he
born and raised it would be unnecessary to notice
him at all but fearing that his ISLANDERS might be imposed
upon some individuals for truth, the undersigned will
give some facts in his past history which may to
In the outset the undersigned would state that nine
tenths of the people here, of both political pares would
not as we believe, attach particle of credit any
thing he would say IN regard to political opponent, un
supported by other evidences and the undersigned are of
opinion that there hundreds OF respectable citizens
in this county who well acquainted with his general
character who would be unwilling to believe him upon
his OATH In word, he Is celebrated for his utter abhor-
renee OF the TRUTH notorious destitute OF principle and
he e the county bankrupt in and reputation,
One transaction, among others which could be
enumerated establishes his character as destitute of
honor integrity and forever fixes the broad seal of
suit against a. poor but very honest Dutchman, by
the name of Martin Shaner, for upwards of thirty
ing justice of the peace Of this county. He obtained
judgment, and it was collected of Shaner Some Two
years afterwards he sued Shaner upon the note
again and Shaner having proof, Judgment was rem
dered against him by another justice second time He
appealed to the county court and in the course of the in
yestgaton, It was proved beyond all dispute, that he,
note from Squire Mer's office, and was attempting to
collect it second time. The jury being satisfied of
the fact rendered verdict in favor of the defendant,
Shaner. Rogers appealed to the circuit court and a
jury in the circuit court, after due investigation confirm
ed the verdict of the jury in the county cou-the proof
being clear and conclusive that he had paid the debt
once and that Rogers had lched from the Office OF the
justice who rendered the original Judgment the note upon
which he sued the second time The Justice Jacob Mil
Ter, esq; who rendered the original Judgment proved the
fact and many other circumstances which came to light
upon the trial. confrmatory of his statement All the
witnesses who deposed in the were men of inegr-
ty, and Jacob Miller, who since Dead had as high
see Rogers attempted to get trial by filing strong
adavit but well satisfied the court of his guilt thai
trial allowed him. The facts above set forth
can be proven by hundreds of the citizens OF this coun
y; and the undersigned hold themselves responsible for
their truth.
This redoubabe colonel is now recipient of the
bounty OF the government, which was obtained, we
have no doubt, by shameless perversion of truth
In taking glance al his past history, the undersigned
know of no who has less character for integrity than
this redoubtable Colonies and courage, he never
was accused, here or elsewhere, of having superabund
ance In fact the undersigned of opinion that there
is not OF respectable standing in the county of
Hawkins who would be willing to endorse his character
either as man OF truth man OF integrity,
OF courage, We think it strange that such men as John
A. Rogers should receive counlenance from respectable
men OF any party. n
The above facts we can prove if necessary by hun
dreds of our citizens 't.Ft - : 1t
Respectfully, your friends and obedient servants,
S SM}M B Powell q Y a,NnppsoN
s. L. HENDERSON,
+ ;. TEa H}El
JAMES M HoRD,
ROBERT c. CRAWFORD,
c. NJ RENEAU,
A. L. BURUM,
JOS H. RUSSELL, HiH
j. NJ CHARLES,
A. J. MOUNTCASTLE
RocERsvILLE (Tenn.) Hawkins CO., Oct 30, 1s4s.