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sentiment throughout the Democratic par

sentiment throughout the Democratic par
ty."
He further says, that in the new official
position he holds-Secretary of State
were he to pass sentence against those
Democratic members who voted for Cen
eral Cameron, instead of the caucus NOM
inee, he might be Justly asked "acho made
me ruler or q Judge IN this matter"
If Mr.. Buchanan was right IN lS45,
while Secretary Of State under President
Polk, he is sadly at fault now, when Pres
ident, in bringing his influence TO bear IN
behalf of candidate for office.
He then was called upon to speak of
Judge Woodward's defeat--a man of
''private virtues and splendid talents,"-
but he very properly remained silent
He now raises his voice as President in
favor of one who can lay claim to no quail
tiles Of the kind.
In opposing Mr. Forney. we are jealous
of "Federal interference, ''and can appeal,
with great propriety, to Secretary Buchan-
an of lS45, to sustain US in our position
against President Buchanan in 1857.
But, Mr.. Speaker, II was not alone the
executive power, brought to bear against
democrats who merted better treatment at
the hands of Mr.. Buchanan. that inf1uen-
ced myself and colleague in casting aside
obligations that would otherwise have been
considered binding.
Mr.. Buchanan forced the nomination of
an individual for Senator who, by one sim
gle act of his life, without noticing more
oc sins, made himself unworthy of so
high position. and unworthy to associate
with the distinguished men in that body.
1t is perhaps needless to say | refer 10
Mr.. Forney's base attempt 10 elicit ac
acknowledgements from weak man 10 fit
of drunkenness, produced at Forney's in
stance, with view of perpetratng great
wrong against a defenceless woman in
distress.
For the purpose Of showing the enor
nifty of his offence and the depths to
which he descended, | shall refer to the
celebrated letter of Mr.. Forney 10 Mr..
Roberts:
(PRIYATE.l
Our friend Forrest is now here, and is
about to apply for diCOrce from his wife
Of her inidelity, but has chosen to keep them
quiet, and would have done so still but for
her telly in censuring him fer leaving her
1t is really astounding how he has kept these I
proofs to himself from all his friends, for all I
that tune; but 1t Is So nevertheless. The /
facts are these: eighteen months ago, while /
playing in Cincinnati, he caught Mrs f. in a 7
very eYutcocai position with Il young man, in +
his own parlor-nOt in actual connection, but /
near it. She protested innocence, and be let .
1t pass by-Ioving her as he did most pro-
toundly. They passed on to New Orleans, /
and 50 homeward to New York.
After they reached home and had been
there some time he found one evening, on /
his wlie's table a bit!etdo1IE in the hand wri- /
ting OF, though not signed by, this young
man, in which he alluded to her in terms the /
most amorous and unmistakablc
The language alluded to her white arms,
that wound about his neck"-to the "Llissful /
hours they had spent together" and the let
ter had been kept rs a memcnto until il was
quite well worn. Upon this evidence, with
the other conhTmatory proofs, he intends APP
plying TO our Legislature for Il divorce; but
you are now in q position to serve him IN
Daaaner he lcW hecer foTget. The person who
wrote 10 Mrs. f., and in whose company she
was detected, Is George Jameson, now play
ing in New Orleans. If YOU don't know him,
you can, rs the editor Of leading daily pa
per, sooR make his acquaintance What
Forrest now desires t. ciinch the nail to- Is To
obtain III some way an admission from jam
lesson. | named you t. him, n a safe steady,
and intelligent friend, and be never will for
get what you do to him. IN this TO him the
most vital matter. He suggests that YOU
might institute intimate relations xith J. and
IL. 4 r r-yt tgrt4
ENCE, OR IN COMPANY. TO ADMIT as
a THING TO BE PROUD OF HIS CON +
NECTION WITH MRS +. He is fond of a
glass, and possibly in a convivial mood, might
become communicative. No harm will come
II him; he is game too ssnai! for Forrest: aud
any admission he may make, may be impor-
tant only as aiding an injured man in getting
relieved from hateful bond Can YOU man
age this thing, my friend? 1t will require
skill and caution, and, if successful, will
warmly endear You to Forrest He is nearly
crazy at the idea Of being placed in his pres
ent position: but he will spend half he is worth
to be released from it, This matter must be
kept secret Above all, do not name me in
connection with it, excuse me for troubling
you in regard to it. Ny ardent attachment
to glorious Forrest must be my excuse. Now
won't you help to relieve him
IL WOnld heIp IN the matter, probably, 10
know that John Green, the actor. now in New
Orleans, is the warm friend Of Forrest, and
may know Jameson we'll You can use YOUR
own discretion in letting him know the facts,
and invoking his aid. This letter is addres.
sed 10 you III the know ledge Of Forrest
Please write soon after receipt as y0n
can find opportunity to look about YOU
With kind regardS, | am, dear Roberts.
JNO. W. FORNEY.
Shakespeare, in the character Of Iago,
intended TO represent villain of the deep.
est dye-one whose low, cowardIy base
ness was fitted for the most helIish purpo-