Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-02-17
To the Public.

To the Public.
noticed briefly, in a recent issue of the STAND
ard, the Card of Capt G. ~. Garrett, in which he
charges falsehood on me and shall now, accord
ing to promise, dispose of this man in few words
In his Card he says:
"Learnug that W. W. Huidon editor of the North Car
DINA Sidatdr Sunday last made the asset tl0n 10
collection of gentlemen, that previous to the lust Govern
ors election notified the employees the State Ci"thng
Department that unless they voted for Johnston they
would be discharged, Monday mOrniug called on MN
ut his Office to enquire what authority he maze me as
sertcn He stated he mace it the authority Oh ienu
refusing 10 give his until he had first seen him. prom
Using however TO let hear rum him that evening or me
next (Iutsday) morning Not having heard from nhl'
and Knowing he has friend who heard me even IN
Innate thai would discharge any one III my empty ~
dld not vote for JnhnstOn other inference Is lett out
that he made the assertion, knowing it to be false
have no recollection Of the exact language
used on the occasion. uttered it under some pro-
VOCATION caused by unkind allusion to a friend.
But shall not bubble about words. The substance
of what said was, that Garrett had brought politI
cal influence to bear on the employees in the De-
partment. 1t was notorious at the time, In July
last that he doing ths-so notorious that it
was subject of talk, not only IN the Department,
but on the streets of Raleigh.
l refused to give him the name of the friend re-
ferred to- because that friend was at the time con-
not think it manly to furnish the name at once,
under the circumstances, but told him | would de-
cide by the next day whether | would give him the
or not. l did not know but that Garrett
would insult the sick man on his bed. l had no
idea of writing to Garrett on the subject or Of
going out Of my way to find him next day, but sup
posed he would call at my office. When he made
the call on me to which he refers he was very re-
spectful in his manner He said, among other
things, that he suspected who my informant was
and yet he SAYS in his Card that he knows had
no friend who ever inlimated such thing to me-
Mr.. Ferrelrs Card, which | give below, thoroughly
exposes Garrett. He not only urged him to vote
for Johnston, but so bitter were his prejudices
against Gov Vance that he declared he would not
serve under him. This is proved by one of his
own witnesses, Mr. FaisOn
1t also appears from Mr.. Ferrell's Card that
Garrett used the State property while he was at
the head Of the Department. to aid him in his spec
ulations.
Garrett has the assurance to declare that political
feeling had no influence in his Department, nor in
the Adjutant Generals Department The truth is,
this Was the paramount feeling. Both these De-
parmentS converted into cesspool of politics.
Conservatives and Vance men were denounced and
decried, and in many instances spoken of traitors.
These facts are notorious in this community.
When Garrett says | made the statement referred
to- knowing it to be false" he plays the part of
cowardly calumniator. lIcsncaked out Of my Office
and published his Card without giving me any notice
of his purpose and without calling again for the in
formation he desired and he is well aware that if he
had used such language in my presence, | would
have caned him. lie was not only respectful but
rather humble in his interview with me- treated
him respectfully, even kindly and the next thing
saw from him was his calumnious and cowardy
Card.
invite particular attention to the statement of
Mr.. Uhappell. He places Mr. McGee in no enviable
light. Mr. McCice declares that Mr. Terrell assent
ed TO the certificate sustaining Garrett and said he
would have signed it, if able to do so. 1t is now
clear that Mr.. Terrell in no condition to trans
act business of any kind, and that he was imposed
upon on the occasion.
/ now dismiss this matter. l regret to have to
introduce such things into my columns but must
defend myself against the attacks of unscrupu-
louS enemies. want the good opinion of no man
"ho uouOln ny "oIu. "ly luie Is, never 10 ueSert
friend nor to give back before an enemy. Such
men as Garrett dislike me because am true to the
people, and foe 10 corruption in every shape. /
intend to remain The opposition and hatred of
such men furnish the best evidence that am right
If thy should ever praise me, shall begin to in
quire if have not deserted the people, or commit
ted some very improper act
W. W. HOLDEN.
February 1G, 1868.