The New York herald., 1869-01-05

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man Cob has made its appearance. ]. N. Hanna.
MI. Polard's associate, contributes long ana cir
cumstantial account Of the killing the late edtor
of the paper with many facts hitherto unpublished,
from which we extract the following history Of tho
s.fata artcleI was at dinner at the Ballard House
ON day the week previous, when gentleman who
sat at the same table with me remarked, did YOU
hear OF the elopementr I had not and asked
OF him to whom he referred. The gentleman
then named the parties, and related all the
facts within his knowledge. Dinner over, l re-
turned to the ONCE. Mr.. Pollard not there; he
had gone to his residence ON the Grove road. but
note from him lay on my desk Its contents were an
urgent request visit him at his house that evening.
as he had some important items for communication
to me- visited him. met him alone in my own
room, he seemed anxious that the servants should
not overhear anything that might pass between M.
He had some notes in his hand. and when spoke Of
the case had heard ut the Ballard House he re-
narked quickly:-"Yes, have heard all about Il.
too and want you to take the address OF this gen.
article upon it-in the old style, remember This
was phrase OF his, used when ne wished any thing
then gave me the notes he % held in his % hand.
! suggested that possibly 1t would be best to sup
might ensus lie snssred ans At once o and replied .sTns
90nt Wy KEEP ny name out I when gs - 1s0 %
persOnsi MY family b ~ good as theirs. No, put
the names IN full; Pm responsible for what goes N
Here the conversation dropped or passed to other
subjects. We came into the city together the next
morning In few hours thereafter the article was
/ was again at his residence and heard the proof
read. Again suggested that as the name occurred
S ace % e se a4c He
nor do think he altered or erased single word.
but on the contrary expressed entire satisfaction
AS the week drew to It's close the alleged eopemeas
was the town topic in certain circles and grow In ex
aggerat0n. Itwas limited abroad that the Southern
Opinion was preparing to ventilate the matter. o.
Wednesday last, Or early Thursday morning friend
Pollard was at his country home; was Alone This
gentleman inquired whether such an article, based
told him believed there Would Be puDcaton @
He inquired further whether such publication could
not Ss sss s " oe
besides there is not one particle Of truth in the re-
port y He then recounted the circumstances OF the
less stop publication Of the smallest paragraph
after 1t was once In type; that Mr. Pollard was editor,
'Ihen,r said he, sis there no way in which 1t can
be stoppedf Is there any pecuniary consideration
with that the gentleman, on his own responsible
ity, as have understood offered TO nll the space
occupied oy tne article widn an advertlsement @ 10
no authority to negotiate; that he must see Mr. Pol.
lard. 'sThen where can Mr.. Pollard be found
must see him at once" his reply, and receiving
his address he took carriage and went out to tho
Grove road residence. What consultation took place
third party; but as am the relator OF facts Within
my own know ledge only omit even the substance.
between this gentleman and Mr.. Pollard The paper
was usually put to press on Thursdays a four O'CLOCK
M but on hs ss Of s asy when ne
Pollard to hold them back until Friday morning.
Late on Thursday evening there was another IN.
| tervew between the gentlemen representing the
Grant family and Mr. Pollard, In the presence OF the
writer. The conversation again. as before, hinged
The intermediates, at last, rising with Impotence,
said with emphasis "Mr. Pollard, is there no way
the amy am nn acting ~ sach and do assure
| you, upon the nonor Of gentleman, that the re-
ports CONCERNING Its members are false-utterly
| false.n Mr.. Pollard, rising, walked the floor OF
s'As for any pecuniary consideration that may be
publish my paper to SELL sell II Mr.. Grant. " or You a.
his representative wish to purchase this edition OF
Il pspe Or win sell i ene
have wished for some time to form another newspe-
n New S BS rs % s
ney enough TO buy me.n The gentleman remained
silent and Mr.. Pollard resumed:-"Or, II pub
sn this article this am willing TO dO-I win open
my columns to Mr.. Grant and will print line for
line and word for word whatever he may write In
The gentleman asked:-"Mr. Pollard can see the
article article you & have % prepared for pubicstionw MI.
lection to Mr.. 80 reading tsS replied. sSoSe IN
the leastr and passed the proof sheet to him. He
read It over carefully and. concluding remarked:
whole Of IT." Mr.. Pollard demurred. .'How Is Il,
myself have made inquiries and feel justifed in
making them public through my paper.n Mr.. /"
stances Of the case. adding. aSow. that Is al there
is In ttr
Friday morning between this same gentleman and
Mr.. Pollard. The former did not seat himself bus
appearing at the door Of the editorial room, deliv-
Pollard responded, "wen, Sir.n and there the mat.
Yer ended The paper went to press, and IL was the
the paper appeared on Saturday morning, and the
sensation Il produced was very apparent; but the
Der or friend Of the Grant family that he would
seek reparation In any manner, or avail himself
OF tne columns Of the Opinion ~ medium Of cor
Saturday Mr.. Pollard remained in hn once sil
that might cali Is the spokesman Of the Grant party.
Unexpectedly 70 him he was waited upon the aftsr-
q S.s Ssy y ss ::
the opfni5r TINS inserSew wa was as stormy % one. :
when It was amlcably settled with all save one of
the parties. He (Mr. Pollard had determined to
o ss ss fo S y ne
hand OF an unseen foe.
We also clip the following from Mr. Hanna's &C
AT about quarter before nine O'Clock the vehicls
was announced as ready 70 carry Us Into the city
and the once OF the opinion The presentiment Of
trouble yet strong on my mind, said to ME-. Pollard,
ply the printers" "Non he answered, III must 70
In. Besides, must see that man to-day
That ride was not more eventful than many other
rides we had taken together. Mr.. Pollard sat ON
the front seat with Mr.. Redford, the driver; be-
hind him. OF conversation, save casual remarks,
there was none until the vehicle had passed into the
city, on Main street. We passed the residence OF
Rev. DR.. Hoge, and observed that there Grape
on the door. '.who Is deadr' inquired Mr. POI
lard. mot Dr. Hoge hoper life had been III,
but was then convalescent) Mr.. Redlord said the
party deceased was female member OF the family.
which appeared TO relieve greatly the sudden anxety
OF Mr.. Pollard. Among the few OF those FOR whom
he expressed admiration he numbered Dr. Ioge
and his estimation OF his personal character n man
and reputation as minister was OF the most exalted
kind. He had preached the funeral sermon OF the
late John M. Daniel editor OF the Richmond Erani-
yy1g1i I'm MI Mr.. ollard ,fpw