Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-15
The French Minister.

SHADY SIDE COTTAGE, July a. 1907.
Gratined nay, grateful TO the many kind friends who
have volunteered their testimony to confirm the truthful
ness Of all the statements made by me- content myself
with the publication Of the three annexed notes from hon.
orabe members Congress and others and have their free
to give the of their authors to any ana ALL
expressly reservug them from publication in the journals
assures Senator Gwn that he was present at
Mrs Gwins ball. conyersing with Miss -. aud other Ia
Dies when, Ia Their presence the tenep nssr g
conyersing with Madame - then went out putting Its
| smoke, surrounded by ladies.
The editors Of the Telegraph authorized by Mr.
Gwn TO say that the frat knowledge he had of the state
ment that the French Minister lighted cigar in the saloon
Of his house on the night Of the party given by Mrs awin
Minister say that Mr. c. has further knowledge the
subject than what he obtained from the above stated
the above publication Mr. Gwn did not design to contro.
the truth Of Mr. Barney statement in regard to the
French Minister'S lighting his cigar In his saloon n
Of ladies, but simply that he had no knowledge thereof
Mr.. Barney Is authorized by the other gentleman at
whose Mr. b. has stated that the French Minister
lighted cigar in the presence OF ladies' 70 that ques
onng that statement he spoke 50 far only as his own ob
any such incident occurred hs was ignorant OF It. In
ying that Mr. mistaken, he supposed Mr. b. was
really mistaken. .v
Should the government Of France authorize inquiry
fully prepared sustain ali TIE specifications Of every
allegation made by me by eye-wtnesses distinguished
citizens of the United States.
1t has been Of grief that this discussion
should have been htruded the pubcby agency Of
mine, facts will demonstrate
Having been thrice insulted In the presence of ladies'
where prorety forbade Its notice. must do NJ sartiges
the justice to acknowledge that these OCCASIONS he
always in the presence Of woman brave left the District
Of Columbia resolved not in any to epbarras the
public functonares, to invade the tranquility good
breeding of its refined society thereupon addressed to
his government recapituaon Of his want Of proper
spect to the renements and propretes of edsq uafy
Ing him, In my judgment from being suitable representa-
tive Of Ia belle France Dsdaining to make covert attack,
forwarded him. the day, full copy that his vim
iication might accompany my declaration simultaneously.
distinctly apprized him, In two several written communi
cations that had nothing 10 say do If he wished
explanation he could communicate with In Baltimore
that my return ell intercourse verbal written in the
District Of Columbia must He forthwith addressed
himself to the government claiming proteconapplied in
person and by letter. the State Department. alleging that
he was entitled to immunity ambassador-was as
srad as have believe that his held
by me- and that he required protect on Perse
yering however, in his demands the District Attorney was
instructed comply with his wishes, and cheerfaly gave
bonds to relieve his mind from anxiety Of personal violence
also respond in damages for what is legally termed
bringing him into contempt and ridicule All this 1t afford
ed pleasure comply WITH because thereby the govern
disembarrassed had reason to know that,
without expressing opinion approbatoy or
either they deeply regretted the occurrence Its publ
city proceeded from DESIRE my part, to substitute
truth for exaggerated misrepresentation.
1t remains be decided whether this high public func
onary could not have protected hmsef without the inter
vention of police officers ne and pecunary dam ges for
simply transmitting to his government illustrated record
Of his peculiar habits and
At least the charm of novelty in community whose char
acteristic simplicity and respectful department to the
tier sex was unknown this foreigner He might have
suocated all the males In creation in volumes Of tobacco
smoke fired perpetual @ de oe over the dead bodies OF
hecatomb of rats and cats, had he not invaded most
sacred sanctuary-fernale refinement decacy, and pro-
priety Your obedient servant,
JOHN BARNEY.