The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-14

wanna ana the central States should repudlate oil
support to such candidate for the Presidential
chair put forward he is by the anti progressive
abolition party, and with his sentiments de-
veloped in such speeches and such avovals
as we have just seen him make during his
electioneering expedition in these States HIS de-
feat next Tonth will be overwhelming and awful.
Further Interesting Disclosures of the Bril-
tish Bribe-Appropriation OF the Money
Received.
The curious and impudent bribery letter, which
we published yesterday, from Lockhart & Wi liams,
of Change alley, London, and our remarks thereon,
calling for further information have been pro npty
responded to by the parties concerned. Accord
ipgly lay before readers this morning, note
from the Hon. Z. B. Hart, the s'retiripg member
of the Third Congressional district of New York.
covering letter from Mr.. Bedford Williams (of the
firm Of Lockhart & Williams to Mr.. Hart, which
contains even more serious charges against the
doings Of General WalbriJge in London, than our
letter with its bride of fifty pounds sterling !;
and we also publish communication from &C.
neral Walbri5ge, in his own defence, which, we
think, to all impartial men, will be perfectly salts
factory. The whole ground Of this British attack
upon General Walbridge lies in the fact, we appre
bend, that he fairly outwitted the London stock
jobbers in certain financial operations connected
with the California gold mines, by getting first into
the market. The following are the letters
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
In your paper of this to the nomina-
ton of Genera Walbrcge for Congress- the letter
you have received from Mcssrs Williams Lockhart Of
London you conclude by stating bat would like to
gress knows thing Of the Mr. Williams who is stated
Le CORE pondent with him OF the same subject Let
have full investigation Of this curious business
beg to that the close of last month re-
ceved by the steamer from Mr. Williams letter. copy
of which Iannex that have no other acquaintance
correspondence with him. knowledge OF the facts which
he charges upon Mr. Walbrdge Having informed my
stuens early in the last session Of Congress- that my
private affairs demanded should retire the end OF the
session Have other desire in this matter than that
common 10 every citizen-bat the district should be
properly Represented in the next therefore
cordially with you that "a full inves tgaton is
desirable Very truly yours, Il. b. HART
NEW YorE, Oct Is, 1852
LONDON, Sept 7. 1862
si-Excuse the liberty take In addressing you upon
subject which trust may Interest you and the party
you oil present represent.
1t is rumored here American circles that r Hiram
Walbridge Is before the Pablo as candidate for Con-
gress. Knowing this individual and all his base transac
ons here have thought it best to advise you of his
position here so that you may be properly posted and
also that you may make it known 10 your friends
Ee ought mott hope Will not-eyer represent the de-
acy OF New York During his residence in London
he passed himself of as General in the United States
army, and who disng ithed himself in Mexico;
and on the strength of this admitted into
ciety where he imposed upon the creduy of those he
countered in most disreputabe and ungentlemanly
manner. Further. He stated that vas partner Of
Col Fremont and h at he had been in Californiaa of
which false. lie also concerned in, aud in fact
was the prime mover OF, come swinding transactions
here for which be obliged leave the country clan
desney without any baggage, excepting dozen shirts,
which be ordered TO be ready for him at certain time
and place in Regent street giving his landlord to under
stand that he only going down to Liverpool of
some friends At this time he had large sum Of money
ENGLAND notes. stitched n
large portion Of which belonged Col Fremont and
which this gentleman has not boon able to get from him.
and probably will He hunted down for some
time by parties here who would have arrested him for
ssindng In fact on the stock Exchange ne is looked
upon by those who know ali Of his movements as thief
and so have heard him called They will probably send
out rcquisition tor him soon.
His proceedings here 1nssmuch many believed him
General in the United states army 80 low.
base and dishonest to throw dishonor and dscredt
upon all Of Jour countrymen who held any intercourse
with him. He aid often in this city that he intended
10 get money enough Of John Bull by fair means or
foul ! to purchase his election for Congress
ftbese few facts are OF any use 20 Won make them
known. have the homer to be. yours, respectfully
Signed BEDFORD W. WILLIAMS
sAll Of your countrymen here can youch for this
statement.
CHAMBERS srREsr, NV YonK
October 10, 1852
JAMES Gorpos BENNETT. ESQ,
EDiToR OF NEW YoRK HERALD
Dear srI most cordially thank you for the publica-
ton In yesterdays HsRaLD Of the infamous letter signed
Williams Lockhart, refscing upon myself How.
ever Notifying to sensitive to behold ones name
blended with the most dsrcputabe acts should rise to
indignation and when IL Is done to accomplish per-
soDa vengeance political success should therefore
take no notice Of the letter my own account but
having received the confidence of great and DO serfu
political party, whore honor has thus become blended
with my exculpaton elimination ID the maiiqnant
charges made against my character and standing AZ
man reply, and because the theatre on which it ia
alleged these transactions Occurred Is dsantfor auy
man must have lived to little purpose in lie who Is called
upon to yIdicate himself from charges that transprod
in the community where he redes and where Providence
has cast his lott H. moreover because the trsnsac
tons are laid Abroad pronounce them from the frat
10 the last ip their general features and in their disgust
Ing particulars infamous malignant end false and
shall tske the requisite to bring their perpe
traitors 10 justice
l. diclam any ,uch equiyocal morality "a would lead
man 10 practice any kiuo Of deception even Ia stock
jobb!pg fpecuations.
=. l rover lad the pleatmt of meeting Lord Derby
and lad any hutiness transactions or other wise
With HIM. and could not hayo been guilty Of the ALLEGED
negotiations referred 10 in the letter. UDforlunatey or
me where EN- unknown, the Honorable Robert 4
waller VINO 10 NOR bly, rpfeented the honor Of Tho
Ams csn character abode gtu absent or hl1 to7fi
nory world be the mot ample denial of this infaoons
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