Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-01-04
RICHMOND ENQUIRER.
THURSDAY MORNING JANUARY 3, 1870.

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THURSDAY MORNING JANUARY ;, 1850.
HUGH MAXWELL AND THE WING MERCHANTS
OF NEW YORK.
Some days since called the attention of our readers
Gard published in the New York Journal Of Commerce
prominent Administration paper This Card it will be
niemhered issued by the merchants of New York and
complained of the conduct Of Hugh Maxwell, wealthy TO-
rcigne who appointed by General Taylor the Coec-
orshpo the port of New York. of the lucrative
posts within the gift of tho Government 1t mny likewise
DO remembered that also referred in the Enquirer to the
gross and nheardo prescription by this foreigner Maxwell
in dsmissng from small Office an old native-born citizen
who while engaged in defending his country during the lao
war with Great Britain sezcdand ncarccraed in Dart
prison. where he suffered grea, pvaons and hard
ships and barely escaped alive At the very time Mr. Glover
was suffering in Dartmoor the tyranny of tho British Go
vernmen brought upon him by his bravery and patrios
this Maxwell only subject of the English Govern
ment but living upon Enps aii tluso who stood
ready 10 Join in the against afflicted and murdered
citizens Reasons which have appeared but probably
better his condition. brought Maxwell 10 the United States;
and soon as the Wing Administration got into power Ge
neral Taylor gave him Office which is said be worth
thirty thousand dollars year. We the assertion in
full confidence that American citizen could be found
who under the circumstances of the case having had
Mr.. Maxwell those circumstances repeatedly pescntod 10
his view, would have acted cid he the dismissal of Mr.
Glover Well was 1t that the 'oparty Presdent gave the
appointment to foreigner ranking with prejudice and
bory If he wished TO have carried out what has been call
cd his non proScrptirc measures Where s tho Whig who
has not bushed in reading of the conduct of Mr. Maxwell
towards aged citizen! Where the Wing who has not
hung his head when he called mind voted for the
man by whom Maxwell was appointed There is mystery
connected with this appointment, which time doubtless will
unravel.
Who head of Hugh Maxwell before il was stated that
he was in Washington city hanging round the President for
office? Or what paper has dared and vindicac
his since his has been before the pubcl Not
one Even the Courier and Enquirer with the Austrian Mi
mister al its head much disposed has always been
mp the plague spots of Whggery has been 81
lent.
The card condemning Mr.. Mnxwel's course which was
issued by the merchants of New York and signed by
of the Oldest and wcahies Wings of that city, produced
seems, great flare up in the Wing party, it found
likely TO stone for BIRDS instead of one
as was intended We have been highly amused al the
ridiculous manner in which of those persons who
brought the charge against Maxwell have hccn twisting
about and trying undo that which, it most plainly
be seen be undonc They were willing enough when
their interests urged give Maxwell blast, but when
somebody told them that in dong they inurng the
Administration. all the Wings, whose appended
the card together it is said, and determined
Maxwes account but for tho good of the party put forth
statement We will see how completely certain
portion of these men, evidently for party purposes and with
inconsistency most glung have swallowed their own
words The first card issued as will be remembered
this effect:
"The merchants of New York having been put 10 much
Inconvenience and expense By having their goods removed
without their consent while they stored in private
bonded store, hereby recommend that measures bc
ado ht tho Coll rnf hn
would in future be avoided Evils Of such mature
are in opinion calculated seriously check the other
wise beneficial effects ol the warciiunsng system"
,o1, 9" the rsns s ibis @ @ea5d wsFq a@aps a
several of whom have in times past contributed beray to
hrno ah the success of the party which they
,ached The public taken by surprise when they saw
nese men joining in the charge against Maxwell who had
received his appointment directly from him. whon by their
means and influence they had helped elevate to the Prcs
dencv and the surprised whcn with harcaccd cool
ness for which old stagers proveba all the Wings whose
names appended the first card club together and is
sue second addressed to Hugh Maxwell ESQ., expressing
regret the charges themselves let it be observed but
for their appearance print With all their cooness, they
did venture publish both cards in the paper The
first appeared in the Journal Of Commerce tho second in the
Courier and Enquirer.
That the public may compare the two and ace in what an
awkward prcdcament these friends of Maxwell have placed
show the sycophan,c spirit that has been al work, We pre-
sent both cards. that they may tell their own story:
sNEw YoRv Dec. 2lst, lsi9
Dear Sirlt was with much surprise and regret that VIC
observed the Journal Of Commerce, few days since the
publication of brief memorial which had the socita
ton of one signed for the purpose of being presented
to you the subject of the removal goods from the bond
ed warehouses. We have suffered some Inconvenience re-
Gently in consequence of such removal and without attach
nc much importance the matter willing 10 call your
attention the subject not by way of complaint against
you but merely to suggest preventive measures Tor the m
tue Its publication was unwarranted and was never IN
tended by when signed the document II was equal
y remote intention TO imply any ccnsrc
Of any the of your administration as Collector OF this
port. .,. . --.. ~ o,;
confidence in your administration of the affairs of the Gus
tom House. and tender the assurance OF our high esteem
and respect. Remaining very truly,
Your obedient servants,
Nat g. Geo Grswod f. Richardson, d Co,
Alson e. Chauncey Hargous Brothers,
John T. Taylor d Co., Ioodhue u Co.,
Daniel Curs Edward Bartlett,
II K Corning Maitland, Pho cps d. Co.
To Hugh Maxwell & Co., New York"
But why were not all the gentlemen whose names were
amended to tho first card induced sign the sccond The
son is obvious Nor would those whose names appear,
hive been led to express their for Maxwell had they
not dscovcrcred too lo aas that they had been working
against their party.
Let us take impartial view of tho iacs OF IN" case
number of individuals conceivng themselves aggreved
bring charge against the aggrcsso who is person high IN
office The charge of bc truo or false If tre
thew arc ust6abe in making the complaints false they act
dshonorable part.
The complaint brought against Mr. Maxwell by the
very persons who signed the second card IN wch
o denial of tho truth of tho charge first made That would
hardly answer their purpose SO tho remains just where
il stood in the beginning. The Wing merchants OF New
York as well as all Others dissatisfied with Maxwes
administration of affairs in the New York Custom House
None of those who signed the card of coincidence for Mr.
Maxwell and the Wing party attempt to deny the truth as
they first presented it. No. but by comparing their two
s,,emen,s we will show what they have done.
In tho first place they say, 'hc merchants OF New orK
having been put to much Inconvenience and expense
Mark the words itacsed In the second aier expressing
,ber surprise and regret the publication of tho memorial
,hv o On 70 add we have suffered inconvenience
gently, in consequence of such removal ana 'rnho" a"
tneb;np neh portanee the matter were wiling 10 cal