The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1870-01-01

mocracy. He became acquainted with Jas.
Buchanan, whose interests he did all in his
power to advance. During tho Buchanan
Fremont struggle Reed worked night ard
day for the old public functionary. Blu
chanan was elected, and Reed was rewarded
for his services by being appointed
MINISTER TO CHINA
He sailed for his post Of duty in the Uni
ted States frigate Minnesota, and is said to
have remained on board of her most of the
time during his term of office abroad. He
occasionally went on shore, but only when
he could not very well avoid it. His duties
were not very onerous and he Lad ample
opportunities to cruise around the Indian
isles, and form the acquaintance of promi-
nent Englishmen. He returned home at
the close of Mr.. Buchanan's administra-
ton. The distracted condition of the
country afforded the ex-Minister an excel
lent opportunity to follow in the wake of
his grandfather, Joseph, and he accordingly
turned
| A TRAITOR TO HIS COUNTRY.
He became red-hot secessionist. So
enthusiastic was he in his praises of Jeff
Davis and his clan, that as much as an
officer of the army-Major Coggshall, We
believe-could do was to prevent his troops
from shooting Reed down. He continued
through the war to support the South, and
afforded it all the aid and comfort in his
power.
BECOMES COUNSEL TO JEFF DAVIS.
| When the arbitrator was arraigned for
trial at Richmond, Mr.. Reed fastened to
his side, and volunteered his services as
counsel, which were accepted. 1t is need
less to add that he had no occasion to serve
Mr.. Davis.
BECOMES BUCHANAN BIoGRAPHER.
He next figures in the following clause
of the late James Buchanan's will:
81 hereby direct my executors, named
in my last will and testament, to place all
my papers, correspondence and private and
public documents, connected with my pub
lie life, in the hands of my friend, VIM.
B. Reed, who has shown to me in my re-
tirement great kindness, and in whom |
have entire confidence, to enable him to
prepare such a biographical work as l de-
sire. With this view, l direct my execu-
| tors to pay to the order of VIM. b. Reed
such sums, in the aggregate not exceeding
one thousand dollars, as may be necessary
in his opinion to secure the proper publ
cation of such biographical work and in
case it, or any part of it, is not so used, it
shall go unto the remainder of the estate.
GAS some compensation for the work,
which Mr.. Reed has undertaken to perform,
give and bequeath to his wife, Mary L.
Reed, the sum of $1,000, which direct to
be legacy for her separate use and bene-
fit, and in case Of her death, for her chill
dren; said amount to be paid to her on tho
completion of the work, or, in the event of
her death before that, to her children
His wife having since died, the $4,000
bequsathed to her fell into his hands.
WHERE Is HE?
The precise whereabouts of Mr.. Reed is
unknown. Our reporter, while in Phila-
delphia made the most diligent efforts to
find him, in order to have an interview with
him, and learn his side of the story, but
his efforts were not attended with success.
Our reporter was informed that Mr.. Reed
was stopping at the Merchants Hotel,
third class concern, on Fourth street, near
Market. He went there, asked the clerk
if Mr.. Reed was in, and was answered in
the affirmative. He sent up his card. The
domestic pretended to go up stairs to Mr..
Reeds room, and shortly after returned
and said Mr.. Reed was busily engaged, and
could not see anybody. 1t later leaked out
that Mr.. Reed was not at the Merchants
at all.
WHAT MIR. REEDS LAWYER SAYS.
Our reporter next called on Mr. Ohm
stead, counsel for Mr.. Reed. Upon being
asked if he would furnish any information
concerning Mr.. Reeds exploits for publica-
ton, he replied:
81 can't do it. It's impossible. I am
Mr.. Reeds COUNSEL
Reporter. Mr.. Olmstead, I am
DESTROYS of arriving at the truth of this
affair. l have heard great many state
ments against Mr.. Reed. The Sun desires
to be fair, and publish all impartial and
correct account.
Mr.. Olmstead.-Well, l can't tell you
l am his counsel.
Reporter.-Do you think Mr.. McMurtrie
will be willing to give me any information?
Mr.. Olmstead.-Oh, no; 1 am sure he
won't. There is one thing certain, the case
is bad enough, bad enough.
Reporter.-Has Mr.. Reed any means left?
Mr.. Olmstead.-Nons at all. l really do
not know what he will do for living. /
have advised him to go to New York and
write for the daily newspapers. That is
the only way he can now make living
But can't furnish any information about
this matter. How canI? am Mr.. Reeds
counsel.
Reporter.-Well, do not wish you to do
anything that you may deem improper
You can very well understand my reasons
for coming to you. l shall not intrude
upon you any longer. Good morning, sir.
WHAT A REPORTER OF THE LEDGER SAID.
Having been informed that Mr.. Cook,
reporter on the Public Ledger, had had
three hours interview with Mr.. Reed, our
representative next called upon him, and
said:
"Mr. Cook, l have been informed that
you have held an interview with Mr.. Reed
recently. l am reporter of the Sun, and
have been deputed by its editor to learn all
the circumstances of the case for publica-
ton. Can you enlighten me upon the
subject?'
Mr.. Cook tcoldly. NO, sir, you'll get
no information from me.
This was a scorcher, and our reporter
Immediately left the fellow in full possess
sion of all his information. What is it :?
At the Sheriff's office, at the Prothono-
torys office, and, in fact, almost every
where our representative called, no one
seemed at all inclined to say anything