The Van Buren press., 1860-01-27
For the Van Buren Press:

>NAAsSAb >ARNo.S o"huoAy lotup 1COV.
EDITOR OF THE PREss-DEAR Sir in
looking over the last issue of the Press,
was greatly rejoiced to see that my esteem
ed friend, Haversack had'again exhibited
himself in full sized portrait. AS had
not heard from him in some time, and was
much attached to him, felt great solicitude
for his safety, as feared he had got i" lost
in the fog.' a.
You may easily imagine how was elat-
ed when l again recognized him in the
PRESS; but, alas human joys are of short
and uncertain duration, for scarcely had |
time to congratulate myself upon the good
fortune of often meeting my distinguished
friend before l saw the sad announcement
that he had determined to retire from the
controversy which he had SO eagerly forced
himself into, and which he had maintained
with so much ability and ingenuity. But l
must console myself for the lis Of his fu-
ture distinguished considerations by the re-
Fiction that his last effort was the most
brilliant, and although the columns of the
Press will 10 more be illumined by the
corruscations of his brilliant fancy and in
imitable wit yet he has reared for himself
an enduring monument of fame which will
perpetuate his brilliant achievements. The
future poet will sing the praises of the
great Haversack and every line of his match
less reply to Gar Creek will be sacredly
preserved as convincing proof of the clas-
steal refinement of the 10Th century, and
the transcendent controversional powers of
Haversack.
|. Having thus expressed my high regard
for / hnY,o TO hx, orJn II e. l.. n
swering his last letter. II. sets ont with
the hope that the intelligence of the readers
of the Press will prevent Gar Creek from
placing him in a false position. He should
have been Sd kind as to point out in what
way Misrepresentation had been made. l
rather think the charge of misrepresenta-
tion was mere ruse of HIS to elicit SYM
pathy for his defeat. By SO doing he could
draw the public attention from his true DO
sition, and at the same time present his
opponent in false position.
If Gar Creek has placed him in false
position, why not point out in what partic-
ular part of his letter he has done it, and
thereby submit the truth of his assertions
to the judgment of that public to whose
sympathy he SO pathetically appeals H.
evidently sees that his irconsiderate inter-
ference in the affairs of others has placed
him in ridiculous attitude, and he extri-
cate himself by unfairly creating the i'm
preston that placed him in a false posi-
ton. Such course is unbecominga gem
tleman of Ha$ersack's talents and position
as a writer. If I wished to make him RI
diculous, 1 could not more effectually at
tain my object than to place him in his
proper light. This he kndrs hence his
desperate efforts to extricate himself by re-
sorting to false charges against his adver-
sary.
He says he Shall not deal with the mere
personalities of my letter. 1 am glad to
learn that his style has undergone such q
decided improvement since his last letter,
for in that he resorted to ungenerous insin-
uations and personal illusions. And if |
was somewhat severe in my remarks the
style of his letter to me was such as to war
rant it. 1t would have been well for H. il
he had adhered to his praise worthy deter.
mination not to deal in personalities bu,
almost the very next sentence sounds
strangely inconsistent with his former dec
laration but as he disclaims all intention
of offering personal insult, l must in char.
lty try to believe him. | must, however
say he has very unfortunate way of ex.
pressing himself as he intends to be under.
stood-of saying what he don't mean. and
meaning what he don't say. When ther.
was less refinement in the world such thing,
were called lying, but now they are called
unfortunate errors and such like harm
less names. "yet the facts are the same. ,
But as H. is an honora lie and truthful mar
| must put his own con .truction upon hi.
words, and as he said " hat he did not mear
l disclaim intending any thing personal il
my present letter.
! l beg my friend not t. take my offer t,
exhibit my card SO MT "a to heart, as
shall not force him to sept it but as
want of said card was made the pretenc
of not demanding satisi lion. was anx
ions to crafty beligerc.n gentlemen, VIII
behind the screen OF assriued names wer
bcid in denunciation an .alked valiantl,