Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1860-04-12

For the Marshall County Republican
In the Democrat of March 29th, find rather
lengthy editorial relating especially to myself and
Mr.. Packard, which propose to notice briefly
In the first place. the Editor. whether called for
not deals in epitlets and defamation of character
which to me does not seem to comport with his pro-
fcssions as an Editor and gentleman man
who takes the high position he has assumed ofgiv.
ing tone to the morals Of society, or rather who
would have it understood he expressing tho
true sentiments Of the community in which he lives,
think should be slow in branding private citizens
with infamy, and should be careful that the state
ments he may publicly make strictly true, and
thereby save himself the modification of having to
retract. But now propose to say something
relative to what the Editor says Mr.. Packard au-
thorized him to say. He says:
ave are authorized by Mr. Packard to saw that
the statement in the Republican to the effect that
Packard requested Corbaley to stop searching the
record, is falschood, and has foundation in
truth. whatever. What difference did it make to
Mr.. Packard how long Mr. Corbaley looked at his
own record7 and does any man, who is acquainted
with both these gentlemen, believe for one mo-
ment tha: Packard would have paid money out of
his own pocket, and then look to Corbaley for it,
Not one"
In answer TO this now ask Why did Mr.. Pack
ard pay $50. of money paid into my hands by the
Railroad Co. for the use of Hugh McCullocki and
afterwards report the fact to me. and ask me to re
pay him, If there was no arrangement between as
that he should do sol And why did he on several
other occasions pay out money for me, as the re-
cords of the Office abudanty prove7 The Editor
thinks the idea preposterous that Mr. Packard shod
run such risk, and nsinuatcs that it would be ex.
tremely doubtful whether would ever repay him,
affirm there was such an arrangement. Mr.. Pack
it for the reade to judge between as, and shall be
satisfied with their verdict.
The Editor says that sent S. B. Corbaley Who
examined the records to our satisfaction in refer
ence to what was in my hands when was 90 un-
tremendously driven from the Office. The Editor's
informant, no matter who he is, has msled him
All that S. B. Corbaley done for me in that ofce,
after was driven from it, to tax up some fees,
finish few cases Of complete Record and hunt
through the Fee Book to ascertain how much han
been paidt Mr.. Packard for me that he (P-) lad
not reported, and to receipt for fees for me. This
is all now remember kis having done for me.
There are some other things in the Democrat
that among entire strangers il would be perhaps
well to reply to. but here where all the parties re-
ferred to are we'll known, do not deem il at pres
ent necessary to notice. But if it should in the flu
ture be necessary will not be slow in making such
explanations as this community have right TO ex-
pcct- / will however say that Mr. Packard in q
fen instances at least slor enough in paving
over when called upon. do not now RENE inber
of fees having been demanded me that were due
other persons which were not promptly paid. Per-
haps the Editor knows of what he afirms
If, in my official career, have done anything
contrary to right and law, as understood it. am
willing that it shall be held up to public scrutinv-
viii never take shelter behind the plea of retire
ment to private life, and shall only demand hat I
shall be spoken ofin gentlemanly terms and thst
my enemies con6ne themselves to the truth.
So Tar as my reported delinquencies are concern
cd, Twill say this Since the matter has been made
public hare not yet had time to investieate il;
but will do 30 at my!earIiest convenience. would
have done so long ago if had been called upon By
the proper authorities. / have at all times hsId
myself in readiness to account for my Official ean
duct. Ifthe Democratic County officers had bcG4
as viglant and attentive to the intcreas a a.
comfy as their Republican SUCCESSION. thls SAine
would long ago have been settled. but a If.
Packard consented to pay all claims arising against
me and refunded she money advanced bv hin. ths
matter was thus suffered to run along. n dmss
for a few years past hare been called Pretty hnrd,
and l, like most other men have let money matscrs
run aiong-payfng only when called upvh. Z tc--
lieye this has been the custom Of the day. 20 Ern
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