The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-04-19

natl. Observation-Disclosures. 81
The agricultural lands of the estate will, as soon
az practicable, be surveyed and subdivided into
farms of sections mile square, containing GAO acres
half sections containing 800 acres; and quarter Sec
the town sites will be subdivded into lots, and from
time to time be thrown into market The Share
holders to have preference in selecting farms.
IN all cases, the Minerals will be reserved to the
exclusive use of the Company; and whore necessary
for the Companys uses, Timber will be also reserved.
This invaluable mineral property has been brought
before the English public by General Watson Webb,
of New York recently the Minister of the United
States OF the Court OF Austria, and for many years
the editor and proprietor of the New York Courier
and Enquirer, the principal Conservative Press in
the United States. No individual in the United
States is more extensively known to his countrymen
than General Webb; and were this Prospectus to be
confined solely to the metropolis, it would be quite
unnecessary to render him better known mas
much, however, as it is intended to enclose copies
to capitalists and others in the rural districts where
General Webb is not knswn, it has been deemed ex-
pedient to publish the following letters:-
Letter from the Right Rec. JONATHAN WAINWRIGHT,
the Provisional Bishop Of Nec York, to the Amsri-
Neo York, January 5, 1854.
in connection with matters of business in relation 70
which it is important to him that his social position and
character unimpeachabe integrity, should placed
beyond question; and the most eectual way to
plish this being the united declaration OF friends who
know him well and have long known him, take the
liberty of stating for should there be need that 1t
is my full conviction General Webb is utterly incapable
Of Intentionally incorporating any matter OF fact and
that whatever he assert as OF his own knowledge,
should command entire confidence.
have not the honor Of being known to you person
ally, but my Official position may have made my name
not unfamiliar TO you. At any rate, persons whom you
must frequently in England, the Archbishop of
Canterbury and the Bishop Of London are acquainted
with and are in correspondence with me.
JoNX N. WAINWRIGHT,
Pro Bishop Of New York.
To His Excellency the American Minister,
Letter from WASHINGTON Hunt, the late Governor of
the State of Nee York, enclosing to General WEBB
q Letter to the american Minister.
Lockpo,t, January 4, 1854
Ny DEAR GENERAL,
am sorry that you to leave again soon but is
right you would not go. 1t seems ridiculous for
to be writing about your character to Mr. BUCHANAN but
do it because you suggest that it may be useful Wish
ing you entire in your purpose whatever it may
be- and then praying for early and safe return,
remain, yours faithfully
General J. Watson Webb.
Lockpoyt, January 4, 1854
learn from my friend General Webb, that he is about
to visit England and that he may find it desirable TO SO
ct your good Offices in arranging affair which to him
is Of much personal Importance.
General Webb Is we'll known to you, am there
is occasion for say word in commentator Of
him, gentleman distinguished for integrity of cha
raster and for his high Of personal honor. Ny
associations with the General private and official, have
been intimate and friendly, that feel special int
rest in his prosperity and this must be my apology
asking that you promote his objects in whatever mode
you may deem most appropriate and efectual beg TO
assure you that no one, among all your countrymen
may hold me responsible for him that he will ''ask
nothing but what is right"
/ remain, with great respect,
Your obedent Servant,
To his Excellency WASHINGTON HUNT.
James Buchanan &c, &c.
London October Q, 1858.
lido not delay TO reply TO your note of yesterday, IN
which you mention the object of General webbs visit
10 London in connection with valuable body of coal
lands In the Western part OF Virginia IL expression
of respect and good feeling my part be Of any pos
sbe service to him. he IL most welcome TO IT, and to my
he, wishes for his success cannot doubt that the
which he may make his own knowledge
win be entitled to implicit reliance derived both from his
good faith and his intelligence.
]. INGERs0lL.
Gerald Ralston, Esquire.
legation Of the United States,
London, March H. 1854
SIR
It Affords very great pleasure to cay to you that
have been intimately acquainted with General Watson
Webb OF New York for many years, and although po-
ca opponents our relations personally have always
| been Of friendly character.
General Webb Is gentleman of honor and integrity
who maintains high standing in The society where he Is
best known and feel quite assured would be utterly in
capable of misrepresentng facts within his know
ledge would, therefore, respectfully commend him to
your confidence and regard
Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Tho Rt Hon Sir Henry Iytton Bulwer, G.CB, &c. nc.
Fenton's Hotel, ST. Jawes's street,
March ii, 1854.
NY DRAR SIR HENRY
am necessarily a stranger here, but a. not
strangers the United States, you VIII appreciate the
motives which prompt to seek to be known in London
| known ut home and TO you. No Engshman
knows country and people better than you and
your familiarity with the different sections Of the United