New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1855-09-08
A PLAIN STATEMENT.

a PLAIN STATEMENT.
The following plain statement Of facts speaks
for itself. It needs no comment. All right
thinking men--all men with the ordinary feel
ings Of humanity generally commisserate, in
stead Of seeking to take advantage Of, the afliot
ing dispensations Of Providence. Here and
there We find exceptions to the general rule, but
they are so rare that they hardly cause a shud-
der in the heart Of the community,
But, to the statement referred to:
To the Editors at tho Associated Press.
Gen,lene,--I observe by perussl Of the Delta and
True Delta of this morning. and Pieayune Of this even
log that my name much TO my regret has been made to
figure conspicuousy in controversy between the Assoc
ated Press and the Pcsyuue, in relation to my having
consented to forward to the presses Of the Association
during the illness Of their teegraphc reporter any mes
sages coming over the Southern Line for them The
article in this evenings Picayune is so OF variance with
truth and is such labored attempt to mix up with
controversy of which know little and less that
deem it my duty, however reluctant may be to appear
before the public give plain statement of the facts
far as have had anything to do In the matter.
On learning that Mr., Bradford the reporter Of the
Associated Press-a gentleman whose poeness and ur.
banity have eudearsd him to every connected with
the telegraphic offices in this cy-had been seized Of
yellow fever called him and assured him that any
service could render him during his illness would be
freely given and that the messages for the Associated
Press coming over the Southern Line would be promptly
forwarded to the respective offices Of the Association
This offer of mine but of courtesy at best for
the Associated Press any other press or individual
could demand right that the messages which they
paid for should be delivered to them Were 1t not argh
which the Associated Press could justly lay claim to-
felt, that act Of humanity towards an estmable
gentleman who suddenly stricken down by the pre-
vang disease, would be wanting in all the attributes of
American manhood did not render him all the assist
ance in my power during his q hopel temporary Attic
tion SO long the assistance did not conflict with any
duty to company in whose employ am and did not
and cd not under any circumstances entail any loss
or injury any person persons doing business with
this office.
Those services were voluntary entirely gratuitous
without the knowledge Of any member of the Associated
Press and my astonishment great indeed when
employee of the Picayune office called on Thurs
day and intimated to me- If speaking from the head
quarters Of that establishment or to use his exact
preston, from 81 party whom he had control 2
that Continuance Of my services Mr. Bfsdford would
be ct the risk Of my situation After the interview with
the Picaynnes employee, called Col Seymour the
President Of the Associated Press stated the facts
him. and requested him to make provision for the
reception Of any dispatches for the Association coming
over the Southern Line wrote note TO Mr.. Heiss of
the Delta the subject, which note, believe Is
published this morning and wrote similar note to Mr.
Magiups of the True Delta expecting to hear nothing
more Of the matter.
This morning the employee Of the Picayune Office who
had called yesterday called at the Southern office
again, and buseringy wanted to know If the articles
which appeared in of the morning papers of the
Associated Press prompted by me- language to
that eecwent to state that his advice to yester
day in his individual capacity FRIEND etc.,
Tossing however, that his Language would clearly bear the
Interpretation that he specially cent there by and
acted under the instructions Of his fact which
neither he his employer, they are disposed to be
candid will question. The interview between myself
and the Picsyuns's employee this morning but of
few minutes duration. was busy at the time, making
up and sending ont the messages received from Mobile by
the morning mail, and having no time then to discuss
such matters requested him to call again He has, OBJ
serve made long statement Of conversation purpor-
ing to have occurred between part of which deem
worthy Of notice except that portion of it In which he
would make me state what never said or meant to say
that the members Of the Associated Press had treated
Bradford unkindy neglecring him in his sickness etc.
If any language fell from my lips that subject
during conversation, it could bear such construc
ton So far from the Associated Press treating Mr. Brad
ident of the Association called me- in the Of the
Association when he first heard Of Mr.. Bradords Illness
and requested me to say to Mr. B. that he should want
for nothing that money could procure during his illness
that all that was requisite for him (Gol. to be
notified Of what required aud 1t should be promptly
furnished Mr. Maginnis, another member of the Asso-
citation, called on hearing OF Mr. Is illness, and
spoke in the spirit cautionpg at the time
to that but his and doctor should be
permitted to visit him This much justice to the gen.
teen of the Associated Press all Of whom are
lively speaking, strangers to me.
regret that anything should have occurred to compel
to appear before the public in the newspapers Ihave
interest in this any other controversy between the
Associated Press and the Picayune have my duties to
perform and those endsavor to perform faithfully and
honestly towards my employers and the public the best
of my ability Isubmit this plain statement of facts
with the hope that my shall not be in future dragged
into any controversy that may take place between the
public presses of the city.
Very respectfully
WM. ii. GOODMAN,
Operator, Southern Telegraph Office.
Friday Evening" Sept. 7, 1866.