The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-10-05
Mr.. John CARRIER.


In the last number OF the Gutenberg Register, VIC
find an article rrcfacing the publication OF three let
tiers, one from r. Pearson, from +. Carin, and
one from JoHN CARRIER, Esq all addressed to Judge
wanzer, of tins place, aud dated various days in
July 1857 The letters written secure the de-
&at Of Price, aud the Editor Of the R.pfster remarks
in his preface to their publication that they arc re-
ported to have been printed in circular form at the
Times Office, from the penmanship Of A. Z. Wanzer;"
is further stated that Mr. CARRIER denied writing the
one to which his signature is appended, and Mr.. Wan
ger is called to explain how he got possession OF
the letters.
In justice to Mr. CARRIER, will state that he wrote
US either in August September of 49, requesting
copy of the Circular and demanding the author 81 It
disclaimng Indignantly the paternity of the one
cribcd to him. Surprising the letters to be genuine,
We preserved copy Of the Circular and could there.
Tore do nothing to satisfy Mr. CARRIER, farther than to
inform him that they came to for printing in the
handwriting Of Mr.. Wanzer The letters undoubt cd
ly had very quiet circulation, and were somewhat
effective in defeating Judge Price, but rs We felt no
interest in the Of cthe Price or Csry We Of
course, paid further attention to the matter We
remember very distinctly, Of talking to Wanzer some
weeks afterwards, and advising him by all means to
preserve the original Lers As handed to- or received
by him, and think it likely he was careful enough
Of his reputation to do but whether that pre-
caution was used or not, 1t becomes obligatory upon
him now to show thathe deceived, who the de-
ceivcr was prove the genuineness Of the CARRIER
letter. Between Mr.. CARRIER asd Mr.. Wanser, Is a
question Of veracy, involving nothing less than for
gerry, aud reckless politicians sometimes become,
1t will not do for the people the press to wink
acts which are vioativc Of law and dangerous to
the llbeng Of society. Somebody wrote these let
ters CARRIER says be did not do It, and other party
had right to do it. No man IL fafe his NAME may
be signed to letters notes by third party, without
authorization As the Register says, "there is very
large cat under this meal somewhere aud it Is due to
fair sailing that the eoncocors OF the scheme should
be exposed" Judge Wanzer cannot remain indifferent
to Mr. CAREERS denial without sacrificing all expec-
tation OF support at the ensuing election.
Below Is u "copy' Of the letter which Mr.. CARRIER
says he did not wre-we take it from the columns Of
the Register:
ELKPoRr, July 10, 1857.
Friend WansT:-I have been to Gutenberg to-day.
The Dutch sure Of Price. lie Ia in his old way
promising the County Seat to every body, moreover
that he will build the County buildings at Gutenberg
1t is for has interest to do but not for We
for the Centre Now IL this meets your views YOU will
go for CRAZY for Judge The report il that PRicR
will carry this township, but it Is not We
County Buildings until the county says shere. 1t is
for our interest to elect Crary. If this meets your
views and your friends Of course, you CRARY
men. You know Price. and it is useless for me to
comment. Yours, In haste,
lsigncd,] J. CARRIER.