Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-06-23
Northampton Co., juno 9th, 1865.

MEssRs EDlToRs Since writing my communca-
ton few days ago for your paper, my attention
has been called to very unfair communication IN
the last issue of the Murreesboro Gazette over the
signature of e PltaG6aGs Imam. The author OF that
Communication is certainly one among the many
who find it exceedingly difficult to represent matters
and things in their true light, and give to the puohc
a fair correct, and impartial account OF any trans
action. Now, srs, was myself present at that dis
cussion between Mr. Conigland and Col. Paine, and
heard the whole of each of their speeches and re-
plies and will give the exact words of each rela
tive to that part of the discussion oncernng the IL
legitimacy of children if not married by Catholic
Priest And know full well, Twill be sustained by
the majority of those present And further assert
that my acquaintance with Col Paine, and his &C
knowlcdged worth as a gentleman and man or the
highest Responsibility will warrant me in saying
that he Col. Paine himself will bear me out in my
account of this matter. Col Paine asked Mr.. Q. no
such question the stated in the Gazette his
remarks were not made to Mr.. Conigland at all
The true account of the matter is simply this Col.
Paine in his rejoinder to Nh. Congland, without
addressing even turning to MIR. Conigland, said
according the doctrines of the Catholic church, if
a member of that church marries protestant, and
is married by a protestant, the children of such
marriage are illegitimatc TO which Mr. Congland
instantly replied in the words cea6ntana THAT is
mistake-such is not the doctrine Of the Catholic
church" Col. Paine then remarked 80 it is
taught in the Councils of that church, Mr. Conf
gland then said, "My first wife was protestant,
and was married by Methodist minister, and have
one child" Col Paine then said, "Then the gen.
tleman must acknowledge that, according to the doc
trines of his church, it is egitimate." Mr. Conf
gland said, "Such is doctrine Of my church. -
Col Paine then said, 1t is taught in your Coun-
cils so that the gentleman does not know his own
religion" Mr.. Conigland then remarked, 81, an
educated man, and raised Catholic, do not know
my own religion, but Col. Paine does know it,
This was all that said, relative to that part OF
the discussion. And reiterate that my respect for
Col Paine as gentleman, and having full knowl-
edge that he would not Intentionally act with MUS
tice or unfairness towards any man, justify me in
saving that he would not contradict my statement,
but give to it the credibility and correctness it de-
serves Whether Col. Paine or Mr.. Conigland I'M
derstands the better the doctrines of the Catholic
church, leave for the reason and judgment of the
public to determine Now word in relation to
other portion of E Pluribus Unums communication,
where he insinuates dissatisfaction, Indifference
of large portion of the prominent, unhinching
Democrats present on that occasion. Now, | speak
not like E PuribuS Unum, what suppose or pre-
sumo to be- but what l know to be so. The De-
mocracy were, that occasion, highly pleased with
Mr. Conglands efort-that he gave universal salts
faction; and there is not prominent Democrat in
Northampton county, that expresses the slightest
dissatisfaction. 1 challenge "E Pluribus Unun"
for single %'There is wide difference be-
tween mere assertions and facts" Mr.. G. sustained
himself well and with much credit. l have written
this additional communication, merely as act Of
Justice to Mr.. Conigland p
Northampton Co.. June 18th, 1866.