Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-07-26
To Rev. j. lIESRY surrH, Haiitar c. II.

Thus matters stood until the 9Th day OF Nay when Mr.
smith called on me III person, entertaining the confident
belief as he assured me, after exhibiting the aidavits OF
Messrs Easey and Avery "a copy of each the reader will
find beow,) that couldn'; hesitate TO make good IN him
the fifty dollars replied, only hesitate but posi
lively refuse, etc. but that would submit nrnnosror
which deemed would meet not only bis snnrobsto,
but all concerned After stating my proposition asked
MN there was any objection 70 it, IL it, that
would accept any amendment that my judgment would
approve. In my proposition | had named Mai David II
Clark "a the gentleman who should select three others
TO whom the whole matter would be referred Mr. Smith
replied he thought Mr.. Easey could object 10 Maj Crr
selecting the three Others that Ms CLARK was neigh
Dor and friend Of mine, etc which replied that i,
hah not occurred 10 me that any would ect to Ms
Ozark however, would select Mr. Flournoy in place Of
the Major, who lived near Mr. Eisley etc.
Mr. Smith replied he thought there would lac no OH
lection to Mr. F!ournoy, provided Mr. Easley was willing
TO refer the matter, &c.
Mr. smith then proposed that in the event Mr. Easley
to the reference the three gentlemen selected
by Mr. Hournoy should say whether he Mr. Smith Mr.
hasey or myself should loose the fy dollars replied
no-you have had ftydollar counterfeit bill passed
upon you, either by Mr.. Elsey myself and tina. one
or the other ought to make il good
Inc above Is stated upon my responsibility, being
:he substance Of the personal interview the mo re-
erred to, which satisfied Mr.. Smiths recollection
will enable him endorse The following aro the af ds
Wits before alluded to:
Ga the 18th Of December received from Rev. j. Henry
smith 500, in two $50 bank note8-ths money care.
fully wrapped up in paper aud marked the inside the
name OF Mr. y This ia my when receive money
10 any large amount-oyer 10 Is dollars-aud keen
il thus wrapped up until il is all dsbursed when tear nm
and throw away the wrapper This did in the case OF
the Two nifty dollar notes received Mr. s. One Of these
notes presented TO Estes Avery on the settlement OF
my account with them, and tue next day they returned
through their clerk this note, which they said had Dad
them the day before and which said to be counter
felt told Mr. Smith of the circumstance that evening
aud he took back the note aud gave another $50 bill,
10 us place. a. l.. EASLEY.
liiAr county to wit
This day Albert l.. Elsley before me, and made
oath, to the truth OF the above certificate.
April 25th, 1854. GEO. G. HOLT, J. 2.
sent back, the next day. to Mr. Easley the iden,i-
cal $50 bank note which he handed the DAY before
We had some little suspicion Of the note at the time
Examined it more carefully afterwards and showed it also
TO Mr. Pence. We all satisfied that vas counter
felt ALFRED AVERY.
Halifax county to wit
THE day Alfred Avery made oath, before me, TO the
truth Of tue within certificate
May 30, 1854 GRO. c. HOLT, j. p.
In consequence Of Mr. Flournoys absence being pro
es5ionaIy engaged in attending the Circuit Courts
Patrick, Henry and FRANKLIN, delayed submitting mi
proposition 70 Mr. Easey until about the commencement
Of Pittsylvania Circuit Court Mr.. FlOurnoy however Il
the meantime having made short visit to Halifax,
qnesi6d him TO submit my proposition, verbally to SIR
Eisoy, which he promised to do in the be had al
opportunity Of doing so. lie having returned withou
seeing Mr. Elscy aud expecting to remain here tzt
weeks Or more, addressed Mr.. Easley the following
PirrsYLyASIA, @. H., May 3d. 1854.
Dear Sir "A Misunderstanding difference Of opin
oD existing in regard % to who shall make good to tn
Rev j. Henry Smith, hfiy dolIar', In place Of counter
felt fifty dollar BILL In his possession. hereby sub
mt the following IL Treasurer Of Pittsylvana sivin
bank, paid - the Rev J. Henry Smith, the ID day
December, 500, one hundred doiats.
Mr Smith informs that he paid to you, on the lsu
day Of December, 1885, the identical money paid Il
him, which statementI coDcede TO be true You conced
the h0t that you returned TO Mr. Smith, say on the gl
day Of February, 1854, counterfeit City dollar bill whic
you say you received Of hrn the lBh Of December
!st" aud Nr Smith has given you current money in IL
place.
The above facts being conceded by u.s. hereby submit
lhe following proposition -. $. Flournoy Esq., maj
select any three gentlemen no may think proper thu
nS sn1 plaee Ut which we shall them each Of
shall be sworn. aud aske any statement we NAV tbnI
proper 10 regard TO the matter and each be permitted
ask any questions be may choose and the other bound
answer and each shall be allowed to adduce any othe
proof or circumstances he may deem pertinent. When
upon ell the facts aud circumstances being laid before the
gentlemen thus selected by Mr. Fourney they shall say
"heher you or myself shall make good 10 Mr. Smith the
] my dollars aforesaid