Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-01-09


Hon. Nath1 Albertson. 1t made solely TO
relieve Mr. Abertson from unjust and improper mPuta-
tons.
The conversation which took place in my room early
last week, which particular reference is made in Mr..
Owens letter No. ?, will need some explanation My
remark Mr.. Owen know you would scorn to oler a
PRIDE 10 any man, was made inmeolateiy after MI.
Owen had stated that the OF hve thousand dollars
had been offered individual to support Mr. Bright
for the U S. Senate-and dsnantly repealed. Our
tual friend Dr. Lewss recollection Is distinct 10 those
points, but he does recoect have heard the
Of any individual mentioned making it, state I'M
hesitatngly that the of a distinguished Democrat
distinctly named by Mr.. Owen, the person max
lag the Oticr As TO the exact words ussd by TO
the advantages accrue my recollection slightly differs
from some OF the individuals present, would likely
prove the case in all desutory conversations The
statement Of my friend, Col. Miller, believe to be
the correct one.
And here | would speak Of the character Of any in
ducements that were held out friend addressed me
sometime last August the subject OF the Senatorial
election That friend knew OF intention which had
formed to to OregOnand that hoped for some
appointment from the General Government, have in
many instances stated to my intimate friends at home.
That friend knew my wishes, and stated that Mr. Bright
had great influence at Washington-that he the
innate friend OF Gen. Cass who would likely be next
Presldent-that he was the man who secured General
Lanes appointment Governor of Oregon, and it
would be to my interest to sustain Mr. Bright.
have never given any any reason to connect Mr..
Bright with any hopes which may have been held
me. have evidence that Mr. Bright has any other
knowledge that there earth such individual
myself than from the fact of my election Representa-
tive, and such he has sent number OF public doc
uments
Mr.. Owen that he read me his reply (No. y
TO Mr.. Chapman-ths is true-but | never expressed
satisfaction with it, but several times requested him
change it materially This he declined to do, and urg
ed the necessity OF sending he had written it. My
last remark Mr. Owen as he left my room, was, ''il
IL will do you any good-go it, After he had left in
speaking OF is contents to DR. Lewis, told him the
word ''money'' must be erased-this was done.
| rec eft of IT. of
Mr. Owens letters and answered 1t, which Mr..
Owen has published (No g.
The delivering OF Mr.. Chapman's letter to was
delayed for nearly whole day longer than had been
led TO expect During this time Mr.. Owen called fire.
quenty and made Of the request that he might SUPER
intend any correspondence growing out OF it.
did not tell Mr. Owen, that he should or should not,
but said to my friends and room-mates, Doctors
Lewis and Hutchinson, that IN matter nearly Affect
ing my honor interested party like Mr. Owen, could
ever inspect it before being sent
As those gentlemen are no less Mr. Owens than my
friends, thought the selection propcrand asked their
advice and concurrence which received and the letter
to Mr. Chapman No % written with their concur
and appreciation; explained in my letter here
with (NO. -
As was retiring on Friday night Nj. Owen entered
my room and asked, "any letter from Mr.. Chapman
answered, eyes and have replied to it."
He evinced much chagrn-let my room in a hurry,
and soon after received his request (No.5)
have now only to reply to the REVEREND James
Srlckland-and il must be gratifying the frien0s Of
Robert Dale Owen, see tins Minister of the Gospel
stepping forward in the chvarous manner to his
support. Mr. Strickland was, from every external
Hesitation, my friend He has been for years the
recipient Of my boHnty-a student in my oiice-he
companied me from home solely depending my PROM
ise 10 my influence in obtaining for him Clerk
ship.
From my knowledge Of his incompetency refused
to present his for nomination for either principal
assistant clerk of the House But did obtain pro-
mise that he should be appointed clerk OF the
standing committees of the House. | have recently
learned that he expressed himself much ncensed at me
and the first evidence had of any uniriendy feeling
the letter mo I'D which Mr. Owen has published He
careful to keep the fact OF its existence
cr2t to me until Just before its appearance, when
learned 1t accidentally / may here that the
which pursued in relation to his (Strcklands)
appointment, met with the Of all his friends
IN the Legislature.
On Friday last Mr.. Owen called me from nv seat in
the House, and stated to there were already
many candidates from sestion OF the State, that
must consent to withdraw Strcklands name as an D.
peant for the clerkshIp alluded to-
Still regarding Strickland my friend, / refused to
do Sc, unless he would be furnished with something
equivalent.
la the evening Strickland TO my room appeared
as usual friendly (Which external demeanOr he main
tanned up the last time him) and stated he had
declined the cerkship in consideration Of Mr.. Overs
success and that he receive the clerksp of the
Convention committee on Revision and Phraseoogy'
Of which the Hon. r. ID. Owen is chairman.
Mr.. Owen has dwell much on brides and improper in
ducements. This may be proper one but regard it
a modern Judas
He retas several conversations part Of which are
correct and others Ito the llghtest term they
receive from me) ''misapprehensions."
As far regards my obligations to for any man
for u. 5. Senator, am untrammelled l ever stated
publicly that would stand committed to no individual
only he should he Democrat and pledged to certain
measures.
Many of my private friends arc enthusiastically warm
for Mr.. Oven. That he is the choice of
the Democracy of my county might be Inferred from the
fact that when he last for Congress he beaten
ia votes, IN coanty nearly divided that
knows which party predominates.
did speak freely (but only to DIR. Owens warm
Iriends) Of his course in what is termed the Badger
Debate" Certain citizens of my county, for whose
opinion entertain respect did publicly urge that de-
bate as reason why Mr. Owen should not he elected.
did state that my understanding OF his position that
debate, coupled with the feeling at home ''woud per-
haPs. justify me in voting against Mr.. Owen.v That
then, at any other time, told Mr. Strickland would
vote for Mr. Bright must, for the present, be answered
by simple denial.
have talked conldentally TO many members and 9TH
IN relation to my feelings towards Mr. Owen. III to
any OF them have made statements contradictory TO
those now made IN relation my position regards
Mr. Owen now all restriction of secrecy con-
nected with any such conversation.
nc0nelusslon must saw it is to painful be thus
made conspicuous desired to remain quiet and uno-
served as consistent with my duty Representative of
NV constituents.
In a controversy Conducted solely by mysef) know
have contend with fearful odds Mr. Owen is an old
pohteian-I novice. As regards any question of in
tegnty or veraeity am willing submit it for decision
to those who honored me with the position which now
occupy. GEO b. GRAFT
IsDIANAPoLIs, JAN 6, 1851
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.