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The Daily Dispatch: April 2, 1861., [Electronic resource], A scene at the White House. (search)
ce of his Excellency. Mr. James W. Simonton, one of the editors of the Bulletin, representing the anti-Baker faction, presented to the President a protest against the right of Senator Baker, of Oregon, to be heard in regard to the appointments in California. Mr. Simonton then read an address, said to be couched in severe and disrespectful language to the President. It was exceedingly severe upon several citizens of California, who were known friends of Colonel Baker, and are in favor of Mr. Birdseye for Collector. After Mr. Simonton had concluded the reading of his address, the President took his manuscript, and, crushing it in his hand, threw it into the fire, and then turning to-the Californians, said--"I will destroy this in the presence of the parties who bore it. The protest is more respectful, and that I will file for consideration. Col. Baker I have known for twenty-five years. He is my friend. This attack upon him is unjust, and not borne out by the facts."He then int