The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-17

| The hoWgpapcr war In Washsu9tou.
Having published the letters OF the Diner side
we give the following from ex. President Tyler, ii
reply TO Mr. Hives, the editor Of the Washington
/ SHERWOOD FoaEsr Jan o, 1851.
| Nv DEAR sR Pie charge Of Mr.. John c. Rivss, OF
COLLISION between Mr.. Polk and myself in 1874 with
General Cameron rs the instrument for the destruc-
ton Of the Globe newspaper edited at the time by
Msssrs Blair Rives would most probably have been
permitted by me to have descended without word Of
ether faseheods but for the very emphatic In
which refer to in the Union OF the "a OF janus
~, which paper did not reach me until the day before
yestSoey Not being subscriber to either the Union
or the Globe did not know of the existence OF the
controversy between yourself and Mr. Rives and, of
hsurins IN II until copies Of both the papers reached
me oy our ,sst mail propose TO respond to tbs ale
His charge consists Of two alegations-the frst EN-.
brscing Mr. Polk and myself; the second. Mr. Polk
first. am Represented as making an overture to Mr.
Polk, as condition precedent 10 my withdrawal from
the presidential canvas OF overture "a aid
to have be. accepted by Mr Polk that in tho event
OF his election to the presidency he should make
the Globe newspaper edited By Messrs Blair Rives
to enable General Cameron purchase the editors
of the Giole-he being the instrument selected by Mr.
Polk and myself tor the accomplishment OF that par
pose-it ged that should to be depo-
sited In some bank ut Middetown, Pennsylvania, over
which General Cameron Is said by Mr. Riyes to have
had complete control $50 900 of the public moneys
which was accordingly done In November, lS4i, aud
which money Mr. POLK wa. not to withdraw from ths
bank until l847 and then by small amounts Such Is
the substance OF M, Rives's allegations.
As to tho first allegation soiemnly declare that
such overture that charged, any other, OF any
sort description, preliminary to my withdraw
one approached him in my name with view to urge
any such stipulation or overture, he did so without
shadow OF authority from and in utter ignorance,
on my part, OF his having done so Nor had the
slightest conceivable knowledge OF Mr. Folks intsn-
lions upon the subject OF official organ not having,
In any manner or at any time approached him In
gard to 1t. mean to make this statement broad
language eau make it. My reasons for Withdrawing
my name from the canvass forth in my public
address, Of August 1874 To my friends throughout
the Union,n to which beg leave to refer you. The
convention OF my friends which assembled At Balti-
ton, had by its prompt action, not little aided as
believe, in inducing the denocratic convention TO
nominate candidate favorable to the admission of
Texas into the Union and had nothing lett OF
political psture to desire other than what Is set forth
The foregoing declaration might well preclude any
reply to Mr.. Rivess second allegation in regard to
selected by Mr. Polk and myself to carry on. the
alleged agreement There being no such agreement,
there could be no agent or instrument of any sort re-
to merit only an infsrential negative Not content
with representing Mr. Polk and myself as carry
ing on an intrigue we are accused OF violating
high public trust, by using the public money
for COMMUNICATING such intrigue The lips OF
have lived to little purpose il he hsd not Sc.
cured himself sufnciency Of public confidence in his
honesty to shield his character against such mpu
tation as is now attempted to be cast upon It, For
myself Iemphaticaly declare that never exchanged
word with General Cameron or authorized any other
to do 80 for the subject OF the purchase OF the
Globe Newspaper and that have kno Wedge Of the
entertainment Of any wish, willingness, Intention
any other .um, was placed in deposit With thu Middle.
town Bank OF which have not at this time the
sghtest recollection but which may very we'll have
beenI doubt not that IL done for entirely
satisfactory to the Secretary of the Treasury and
securities Of the most ample character; and IL Mr..
Walker the Secretary of the Treasury under Mr. Polk
did not withdraw the fund until ls47 and then In the
manner set forth by Mr. Rives proceeded doubtless
considerations having exclusive reference the
public interests and from no other lie Is fully equal TO
the ask ofexPaining bis own course Upon the exprA
ticn Of my term lett in the treasury from seven to
els ht millions OF dollars Of rplus funds all resting
most perfect securities their safety being increased
by the fact that overlarge sums not deposited
Here take leave of the subject and subscribe my
self my dear SIR with sentiments Of high rs.pscs
TnonAs R,rcH,r, Esq Editor of the Uaion.
MORE OF THE McDoNoca WILL CASE Judge
Buchanan State of Louisiana, VS.. The Execu-
tors Of John McDenogh ct als--on rule TO quash
the seque stranon. flis honor yesterday morning
delivered written opinion in this case, in which
the State, by Mr.. Isaac Johnson, the Attorney
Gene raj, had filed petition claiming that the
tate of the late John McDonogh had, by reason
of the non acceptance OF the cities OF New Orleans
and Bs al Of the he. s%vccessio%1 !agsed to the
General, for reasons sc forth in the supplemental
petition, praye that writ OF seque stration might
issue. and all the property OF the estate be taken
possession Of by the sheriff. until the relative rights
Of the claimants shall be determined. The execu.
tors took rule 10 quash the sequestraon, on the
| ground that they had been duly qualified, and put
IN possession OF the property, the Selling OF viii
could not be taken from them. The opinion Of
Judge Buchanan is very able, and occupies over
seventeen pages We give, however, the sub
stance OF the decision. The Court decided that by
der no circumstances, claim the seizin OF the real
estate; the testators intention being to vest the
seizin OF that portion OF his property in certain
agents and commissioners 10 be appointed by the
universal legatees, to witt the cities Of New Or
leans and Baltimore. The Court, after Surveying
the whole grounds advanced by the COUNSEL IN
their arguments comes TO the conclusion that, as
the action in The Federal Court, brought by the
htirs, opposing the executors, is still pending, and
the suit by the State OF Louisiana against the city,
is yet 10 be decided, the sequestrauon should be
sustained until the final settlement of these suits,
II felt that the Court OF Chancery, IL applied TO.
would gram the tquesration; and that instead of
receiver being appointed, the sheriff being by
our laws Judicial receiver, there will be no ne.
cessy for an extra appointment OF officer 10 be
made. The rule was therefore dismissed -Nttc
Orleans Ptoayune, jan. 3.
THE CASE OF TUE FUGITIVE SLAVE Loxe The
Richmond, Va, Enquirer, OF the 18th inst, pub
fishes the following card from the agent who re-
claimed the fugitive slave, Henry Long, IN his
ciy;--
Contradictory statements having been made In re.
gard to the Of the fugitive slave recently returned
TO city II has been thought proper TO reconcile
these statements AZ well as may be. The tedious de-
lay ard heavy expense attending the rather
accidental. Had been practicable to have carried
the fugitive the Day OF hts arrest before Judge Belts
or Jnege Judson, or before some experienced Commis
sioner, the would most probably have been dis
posed In few hours; certainly during the FIRST
fseond day The opposition and delay caused BY the
generous swearing 81 Mr. Jay and certain Of his demen
ted coadjuto should, perhaps, rather excite our
pity than our Indignation svincDg as II does the in
tensity % their moral blindness and stupidity. Mr.
white, " IL believed. took part In this foul
csediDg. The conduct Of the officers Of government
cencsrhed in this prosecution. was highly commend
able. They performed their duty With much marked
omptness aud courtesy The coufse taken by the
niou Safety Committee emineptly prsisevorthv.
The expenses borne BY the COMMITTEES exceeded $500,
while the costs incurred by the claimant amounted 10
about 500 which sum would also. perhaps, have been
paid by the committee bad II been dee med proper by
the claimant to have made IL known. There was also
manifested much personal kindness towards the agent
by several memters Of this committee together with
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