From the Windham County Advertiser

“In the last Norwich Republican, some remarks appear respecting the late fire on the premises of Miss Crandall, in the course of which the editor of this paper is alluded to in a manner that will, unless explained, greatly lessen that confidence and respect, which we have hitherto cherished towards the Republican, and our faith in the integrity of its editor. In the article of which we speak, an “assertion” is attributed to us, which we never made, either in public or in private. (a) it also falsely states that we have declined making any disavowal” of a knowledge of the [indecipherable] “affair.” Such a disavowal has been made, in a letter to Miss Crandall, which has since been published. (b) The Republican had better search for facts, before it asserts any thing on the authority of the Unionist; (c) and when those facts are found, the writer of the article of which we complain, will be made fully acquainted with the injustice he has done us. (d)

(a)We have not the Advertiser at our command in which the assertion referred to, is published. Consequently we are not convinced that we were mistaken.

(b)We are rejoiced to hear this. Such disavowal have never met our eye, although we seldom fail to give the Advertiser a thorough examination.

(c) At present we entertain a good opinion of Messrs. Burleighs. Their paper (the Unionist) aside from its practical character, appears to be conducted with much discernment. Its junior editor, Mr. Wm. Burleigh was taught the rudiments of printing by ourself—and notwithstanding his disobedience caused us to discharge him form our employ, yet commands our respect. He appears to be possessed of talents, which, with proper cultivation, may enable him to obtain an enviable reputation. Give “the devil his due,” is an old saying, brother Holbrook.

(d)We are sorry, very sorry, if any remarks of ours have caused thee to feel unpleasant. We can truly say that nothing was more foreign from our intentions. Help us to the “facts,” brother, and they shall be duly published in the Republican.”