Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-11
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A caIumny Rcfuted.

A short time since the Cincinnati Commercial
charged that the Hon. d. W. VOORHEES, had
urged Governor SEYMOUR, of New York. to re-
sst the draft in that State, assuring him that if
he would do so, he would be backed in the posi-
ton by the Democracy of the Northwest.
card appears in that paper of Wednesday from
Mr.. VOORHEES,, containing letter from Gov.
SEYMOUR in whice the latter states that he never
had any conversation with Mr.. v on the subject
or communication of any kind We republsh
the card of Mr.. VOORHEES,. not only to correct
the SANDER of the Commercial, but to show the
systematic efforts being made by the Republican
press to misrepresent and villiiy Democrats
party that resorts to such Infamous me ssures to
sustain its cause, will certainly be overtaken
witch a righteous retribution. for have
abiding confidence in the sober second thought
of the people and an overruing Providence.
When that reaction takes place, as it assurelly
will. we shall pity the men who. to advance
their schemes of personal aggrandizement, have
wilfully and maliciouslY slandered their political
opponents IL cannot be otherwise if just
Providence directs the destinies of men and ma
tons. We copy as follows from the CONNER
cial
CARD FEoN THE HON. d. W VOORHEES,.
WASHINGTON, d c., April A. 1854
EDS CoM-My attention having been recently
called to an article said to have hrstsappeared in
your widely circulated paper making very Sc
rious charge against me. addressed Il letter To
Governor Seymour, of which the following is a
copy:
HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES,
March "a, 1864
Hon HOratiO Seymour, Governor Of NeU
York:
DEAR SrR-The Cincinnati Commercial, in its
editorial columns, has gravely charged that
visited you some time ago for the following pur
pose: ITO bring pressure upon him (you) TO
take the lead in a Northern insurrection, but WIS
exceeding dsigusted because he ID did not find
Mr.. Seymour ripe for rebellion
Will you be kind enough to state whether
ever, directly indirectly. approached you in
connection with such subject
Pardon me for troubling you, but the authori-
tative form in which this calumnv has been put
forth, seems to demand attention.
Very truly your obedient servant,
d. W. VOORHEES,.
To this, l have a reply of which the following
is a copy
STATE OF NEW York. EXECUTIVE DEP'rl
ALBANY, March 90 1864
Dear Sir: have received your letter OF the
24th, in which you state that IL is charged that
you visited me for the purpose of inducing me to
take the lead in Northern Instruction.
| cannot imagine what could have given rise
to any statement so absurd and uufouuded, as we
never had any conversation or communication Of
any kind. direct indirect relating to such sub
iect Truly yours,
HoRATIo SEYMOUR.
Hon. d. W VOORHEES,, Washington. ID c.
Will you do me the justice to publish the fore
going correspondence, aad thus, as far as it now
remains in your power. correct the very injurious
mistake into which you have been led7 Ii your
charge was true. | would be an unfit person to
live in this Government. and would leave il
without delay. Would it not be well for the ed;-
tors o. papers of such extensive influence as
yours, to be somewhat careful in making un-
founded statements which narrowly concern a
mans life, liberty and honor?
Your obedent servant d. W VOORHEES,