The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-08

70 submit their proof, aud shall give him an oppor-
my u explaining any part he NAV have hat In th
tr.'ikacticns alleged against him. For my own par
see improperly ia his taking contracts or masiag
none, cui o them, as that matter Of business
There u hotnng wrong in this unless unfairuess
or dishonesty Is shown, which supposton | have no
doubt Gen. Cameron will be able 70 dsprove shall
aeal fairly with him, but say to you, gentlemen frank
y, that II the charges against him are proven he can.
not have seat IN my Cabinet, as viii not have any
man associated with whose character is impeached
WIN say further, that II he vmdcates himself have
the strongest desie TO place him in the you wish
him TO NIL and which you think the interests Of your
state demand IT, after he has been appointed should
CHARACTER the responsibility Will rest upon you gentle
men, OF Pennsylvania who have strongly presented
ms claims 10 my consideration But IBIS is sapposag
Stale OF things which may never oOOur.
After continuing the conversation for some time, the
Smnle'e. vsn'ared to recommend the appointment OF
William b Thomas TO the Coectorship of the port of
Philadelphia, and then withdrew.
The Route OF the President Elect.
MAYORS OFFICE, WASHINGTON Feb. l. 1851
SRI learn that the President elect uut very
Gently contemplated passing your from Wheel
ing TO this city, and that owing to rumored intentions on
the part OF citizens of Maryland and gnia interfere
with bis travel " our capital you make
digent inquiry AZ to the truth OF these threats II
recty informed, viii you 40 the favor state the
suit of your inquiries touching tais matter Very re-
spectiuliy vour obedient servant,
JAMES G. BERRET, Mayor.
JSo W. GARRETT Esq, President OF the Baltimore and
ONO Railroad Company
BALTIMORE, Feb. 4, 1851.
sin answer 70 your letter of the LIST il ia pro-
per TO say thar understood time thet the
President eject designed jour to Washing by
this road have more lately heard that ne had
gwen up this purpose, and now inteaded 10 travel
~ more Northern route to this city, proceed
Ing from hence by the Washington branch our road.
Is right 10 Sag that have also infored ts0t this
change 81 ro IS 0nrg % rear me part OF his
friends thai has progress Through MARYLAND and Vi,gsad
oer The Bdtimore and Ohio Roilroad, might 0e iaeterd
Uah by cUt-esss Of those States.
The route from the Northwest by the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad was, judge first selec ted only
Is the most direct and desirable but because IT Is ihe
only continuous to the seat of government.
j regret that this circumstance SHOULD not have
outweiRhed all others ii the mind OF the Presi-
dent elect, fer can assure you that there is not
and has not been The least foundation for any of
the rumors to which you refer, and which have been
dustriousy circulated In the Northwest They the
smpe Inventions Of those who agents in the IVES.
interfering with the trade and travel the shortest
route TO the seaboaFd than with Any desire promote
the safety and comfort Of the President HIS suy
and comfort uoQ hare been perfectly assured from the Oh,o
rrer 10 Wdshtput had he ddhered his original purpose
Our road is regarded both in Maryland and Virginia,
as monument Of The common enterprise Of their PEG
pie, and as the means OF common prosperity This
feeling Is Of Itself sufficient TO protect the travel
freight OF the road from all annoyance | only
greet that the purpose OF the President elect travel by
another should to give counenance to stories
which are in very respect uuiounded
You may be assured that whatever in Maryland
or Virginia. in view Of the unhappy crisis existing ia the
country, will be done with steady regard ali the
rights Of persons and property OF all sections OF the land
have the honor to be, very respectfully your obe
dent servant, JNO. W. GARRETT, President.