Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-12-02

A copy OF the subjoined reply Of Mr.. PEABODY
to Mr. SICKLEs has been sent to US for insertion in
the IntelEgencer. The subject has already occu-
pied more of our space than we had in the begin
ming any idea OF, but having admitted so much we
cannot shut Mr.. Peabody out from final expla-
nation
LONDON, NOVEMBER 49, 1854.
The United States Secretary Of Legation at the Court
Of St. james, Mr. D. E. SIcKLEs addressed letters to me-
under date of the 18th and 18th Of October which re-
turned to him the former for stated in letter
dated the 10th utimo and the latter in blank envelope
He has published this correspondence here; and as
his letters evidently written more for the United
States than for me- they will doubtless be made public in
that country.
My apology for appearing before the public contrary
to the advice of many kind friends after returning the
letters above stated, be the official position of
Mr. Sickles, who dates these letters United States Le
CATION London" and permitted to use the word
Legation" with impunity and in one or two instances
the name of the American Minister with equal freedom;
thus giving apparent sanction to his letters which,
as friend and supporter Of my oounrys honor at home
and abroad deeply lament and am unwilling to believe
authorized
will commence by stating that the letters of the Uni
ted States Secretary Of Legation dated the 4h 18th
and Introductory remarks of the Goth October contain
throughout assumptions misrepresentation and ncon-
sstences, far they connected with my name or
are intended to mpugn the integrity Of my letter to the
editor of the g Boston POST which, to the best Of my
knowledge and belief have truthful foundation This
paragraph WILL am sure be sufficient answer for my
American friends will, however, take up separately
portions of his remarks.
He says " that addressed an anonymous letter to
the editor Of the Boston Post Mr. Peabody knows is not
true" When letter is published in newspaper with
out a name it becomes {. anonymous" The public will
give the Secretary of Legation full credit for the bubble
II the letter not intended for publication but written
for the purpose Of having its anderous contents private
ly circulated the act becomes still more disgraceful
That part of the Secretarys letter. dated the 9TH of
july speaking Of Engshmen being present answered
by his of the 4th Of October when referring to an
arrangement said to have been made with Mr. Somerby
one completely contradieting The other.
The Secretary of Legation strives to make the din
ner public one justification Of his extraordinary
conduct at the table He says You viii remember that
you desired the Legation invite the Americans then in
town. and not known you be present on the occa-
sion, and that number of such invitations given
did not do SO; single ritaton given except 5
myssy said to Mr.. Buchanan and his Private Secre
tary, Mr. WEIGH what have always said to the Ameri
Minister similar occasions namely, if any Anne
ricans come to town who unknown to me, if you will
send their shall be happy to invite them if
have room"
In the Secretays Introductory remarks he says "The
effort to represent the Wanted National Entertainment
given the 4th of July last the Americans in Lon
don private dinner is subterfuge afterthough
resorted to for the purpose of escaping from the
sponsibity rashly avowed by Mr. Peabody in bis pub
lie letter the Boston POST The following copy Of
aleter addressed by the Secretary the day before
the dinner, is sufficient reply to the above The
of the gentlemen omitted for which they will
doubtless appreciate
/ 2, LAsGHAN PLACE, july 3, 1854.
Mr. DEAR SIR Awaiting myself of your kind per-
mission Of which Mr.. WEIGH informed this morning,
/ beg leave to suggest the name of -, Esq, of New
York, on eminent lawyer and most estimabe gentle
man, who would, know duly appreciate the honor Of
an invitation to YOUR EMBARRASSMENT tomorrow. Mr..
- Is at No. 27S, Strand. Pernt me to inquire also
if you are acquainted with Mr. of South Carolina,
lat Long's,) and Mr.. , at Spring Gardens, who has
lately come to London These gentlemen if your list is
filed up, would, am sure be agreeable additions to
YOUR COMPANY.
Anticipating "splendid time" and craving your in
diligence for THE LIBERTY have taken in mentioning
these names, remain your friend and servant,
d. E. SICKLES.
/ To G. PEABODY Esq
Psf it will save you any trouble will with plea
take charge Of cards for either of these gentlemen
or all Of them. ID. Il. s.
The Secretary Of Legation speaks Of Mr. SonERBr as
my agent appointed to get up the dinner, &c. Mr..
Somerby had nothing to do with getting up the dinner
He is gentleman highly esteemed for his integrity in