Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-01-18
TO THE PUBLIC-IN THEL

question, to that he was now occupying.
@TO THE PUBLIC IN THE LOCAL
~ columns Of the Union, of the 18th inst.
an article appears published as editoriaD under
the caption Of " The United States ps. WIN. w.
| Mann" In which the writer mentions INV name
| in connection with the prosecution Of Mann in
| very offensive manner, and which requires pass.
| ing notice at my hands
AS soon as this article came under nv observa-
ton, called upon the Local Editor of that paper
| article, and he very promptly and politely in
formed me that r. II Gillet Of this CITY. was the
author SO 1t appears that r. H. Gillet has writ
ten an article for publication In defense Of his
client, % VIM. w. Mann, Of Buffalo," and did
not have the manliness to give the readers Of The
Union his signature to it. And II appears, also,
that he was not satisfied to publish a defence Of
his client, but he must step aside and attempt to
impeach and condemn me In the premises.
shall not now attempt reply to the article Of
Mr.. Gillett, (were to do SO as il deserves, 1
might be troubled with suit for libel, } but will
content myself by remarking that Ii contains
glarng misrepresentation, and that those of this
community who are familiar with the case under
consideration, will know very well what estimate
| to place upon his weak and miserable attempt to
shield his client from the very unenviable posi-
ton In which he has so recklessly plunged him
| self. 1t must be well known to Mr. GiIlett, that
his client +" VIM. w. Mann,n obtained from me,
by means Of fair promises and glowing represen-
tations, In February and March, 1883 the sum Of
$500, and that he (Mann) has only paid back of
that amount, 81 ,657, leaving still due balance
Of 50 ,443, which he strenuously refuses to pay;
and yet MIR. Gillett, mot over his own signature
but under the cloak Of an unsuspecting and gen.
tlemanly Local Editor assures the public, that
his client, " VIM. w. Mann, never wrote to, or
| In any manner solicited the money which it is
| claimed he obtained upon false pretences.n 1
learn from a friend of mine that Mr.. Gillet told
him that he had seen the correspondence between
VIM. w Mann and the undersigned, and vet Mr..
Oillet informs this community that Mann t'never
wrote TO, or In any manner solicited the money
which II Is claimed he obtained upon false pre-
tences.n
The facts are briefly these: In the early part of
December, 1852, whilst the undersigned was
partner In the Banking house Of Statham, Smith
son Il Co Of Washington City, he received a let
| ter from VIM. w. Mann, Of Buffalo, proposing to
become the agent of the Banking house In the
matter OF getting Its notes into general circula-
| ton He stated that he would remit 10 US, from
time to time, New ork current funds in exchange
Tor our money sent to him. He gave references to
show us his entire solvency, ana his standing and
character az man Of business and integrity, We
replied, declining his proposition, IN toto, after
we come to understand his wishes, purpose, &C.,
as explained In a second letter we received from
him. 1t aPpeared, however, that he (NIann) was
not satisfied with our refusal to comply with his
proposition, FOR he either soon after dispatched to
this city ID, G. King as his business agent, or
else King dispatched himself on the mission. for
that "Man friday Of w. w. Mann came on
| here, and, as VIM w. Mann's representative used
his best efforts to induce 10 enter into an ar
| rangement with his friend, w. w. Mann, for the
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by the undersigned that he had held correspond.
enoe with Manu. aud had declined his PROPOSE
ion and did not to consider the matter ain
Ming still insisted, and finally we consented TO
said King, which were of the most fattering char
actor.
Mann received the 81, 100, and RENTED his re.
ceipt; and in his letter OF acknowledgment &C
cepted the money on the terms upon which IL was
sent to him, clearly defined in our letter accom-
panying the money. The 3, 100 were sent to be
used as an experiment In less than one month
after the reception Of the q, 100, Mann wrote
| again, requesting us to send him So 600 more,
saying that Ii was necessary to have that addi-
tional amount In order 10 effeCtual carry out his
plans az fully 10 test the experiment he desired
| to make. We promptly wrote him, declining
to make him a further remittance. In reply to
THIS letter he wrote us, assuring - of bis dis
appointment In not receiving circulation 1.-THE
| S6,OOO) as requested, as l (Mann) had made ar
| rangements which would have placed all in way
of circulation by this time, and paid you In New
York funds for the amount" Thisletter tempted
MS TO send him, contrary TO our first purpose
| S3,000-just half the amount he earne silly SOIL
| CIrED-to be circulated and accounted for In the
| same way and upon the same terms as the pre-
| vious remittance Of 81 100
After this money was put In circulation and we
had redeemed a large portion Of it, we applied to
| Mann again and again TO settle his account with
US upon the terms OF agreement, and in peace
| 1ni, Just, and equitable way; all OF which be re-
| fused And finding that we could not induce or
| prevail upon Mann TO pay up his Indebtedness,
thav,ng dispatched young man to Buffalo at
much expense two or three times in order to get
fair and pedceable settlement IL possible we in.
situted civil suit VS. him. al Buffalo for the re-
covery Of the amount due TO our house To nv
astonishnent he came forward with long an
ofour claim, and disowning his Indebtedness TO us
altogether, averrng that he bad, on or about the
first OF March previous, paid us every dollar he
/ owed US, when in fact he had not at that time
paid US one cent, and put in the plea considered
/ by me TO be dishonoTable and dfsreputable) that
| the money he received from us was issued con-
| trary 10 law Of the District of Columbi. and mt
In circulation by him in the State Of New York In
| violation OF the statutes OF said State!
/ In the face Of these facts Mr. Gillett tells us
that William w. Mann is . gentleman Of high
| standing at home, and owns a large unincum-
L bered property.
Character" says a learned writer, CTS the
present intellectual, social, and moral condition
QUESTIONS, his capacities his habits his tenden-
| cles, his moral feelings, and everything which
/ enters into mans state for the present. or his
powers for attaining to better slate In the fu-
The undersigned has brought suit in the Cir
| CUT Court o! this District rs. w. w Mann for
tne amount due our house, s3,443. We shall
| see whether MIR. 6illett, as counsel for Mr. Mann
VIII meet US upon fair and honorable grounds In
| the defence. We shall see whether he will meet
| us WITH such pleas as those stated above or not
| challenge them TO meet Inc in an honorable and
| equitable settlement OF this just and honorable
| debt, and to place themselves upon fair and gen
tlemanly grounds in their defence invite and
aare them to accept the proposition to just and
honorable adjustment of all he questions involved
In this controversy. We shall see, sir, whether
you will come up to the mark like men who place
ONE estimate upon character.
The public are, also, informed by Mr.. Gillet that
| VIM w. Mann, has entered a suit In this District
| against MI Smithson for malicious prosecution.
and another for libels published by him, making
imputations against the character Of Mr. Mann
| wen, this may be so, and l embrace this oppor-
tunity TO say to Mr. Gillet and his Buffalo client
that we shall be ready to meet their suits at the
proper time, Gf they are tried } and we shall
meet them In bold, honorable, and gentlemanly
defence; we shall not attempt to fight, or screen
ourselves behind technical points Of law we shall
meet you fairly and squarely, and shall bring nc
suits Tor libels, but we shall adopt other means,
should occasion require IT,
When Mr.. Gillett comes forward as counsel 10
Try his suits for libel, &c, this community will
then have an opportunity Of learning what the
member OF Congress from Buffalo, and other dis
ung9ished citizens OF that city, think Of his eli
| ent, w. w Mann. Mr.. 6illet will also yery soon
learn, II he will take occasion to make the ne