The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-30

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On the oath of April last in to the invitation
Of Mr. Thomas Berry, went to his residence, and found
him waiting for me.
Mr. Berry informed me that he desired to converse
with in relation to his affair with Colonel Beret and
he inquired of if knew whether Colonel Berret had
pronounced him liar and used other opprobrous
towards him, had been reported. told him that
knew nothing Of the matter, aud that could not
say whether Colonel Bcrrct admitted denied tho
ciarge, ! had never had any conversation with Col
Berret any friend of his on tho subject.
In the Of this interview, which lasted perhaps
hour it agreed and understood that the whole
matter could be satisfactorily explained il Colonel Bcrre
whilst denying the truth OF the charge would still ex
press his belief that Mr. Berry, making tho charge
believed he stating the TRUTH and that the whole
affair was the result OF misunderstanding, he Colonel
Berret having received from the firm of Berry Mo-
hun at different times various of money for profess
sonal services.
Having agreed upon this was requested by Mr.. Ber-
ry to Colonel Berrct and found him in the right
spirit to invite him to interview at Mr. Mohun
| idence.
Up to this time Col Berrct had no knowledge what.
| ever Of my connection with this unpleasant affair.
found Col Berret at home, and before disclosing to
him the purpose Of my WHIT in brief conversation
the subject he expressed himself in the most friendly
and respectful terms towards Mr. Berry and he expressed
great surprise that Mr. Berry should have made such
a charge. then invited him to the interview at Mr.
Mohuns residence
In the Of the afternoon Colonel Berret Messrs
Berry and Mohun and l. all met ut the place designated
\ AT tnS interview, Tree conversation had
the matter In question: und explanations mutually
made which resulted in the conclusion that the whole
affair misunderstanding, and Mr.. Berry declared
that no regretted it than himself At the
quest of all parties wrote the card, which has since
been published this card read to- and approved of
by, both gentlemen.
After the card was written and signed by Mr.. Mohun
and myself Mr.. Berry voluntarily said he would never
repeat the charge.
was then requested by both gentlemen to take the
card for publication to the Intelligcncer and the Union
An hour or two afterwards, Mr. Berry, having in the
mean time fallen in with other friends induced by
them to have the card withdrawn from publication This
done by me- at his request In a short time after
this, Mr. Berry and accidentally met Col Bcrret the
avenue and informed him of what had been done he
expressed surprise, but said he would submit to
whatever Mr.. Mohun and should determine az to the
publication of the card At this time Col Bcrret and
Mr.. Berry had conversation about the matter u
ring which Mr. Berry, IN my prcsncs, earsssly dArarsd 10
o. Berra thai he (kr. Berry, did rot beiiee that he (Cd
B1ra received The money for the purpose stated; and no
again expressed his confidence In Col Berret man of
honor. and again voluntarily declared that he would
never repeat the charge.
The two gentlemen then parted, as supposed, in
friendly manner
Ono copy Of the card given to Col Bcrrct and the
other to Mr.. Berry.
Since then have had nothing to do with the matter
VIM. II. WARD.
MAY 20, 1853