Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-07-09

letters in any manner connected with them appe ars
somewhat srtain He does not seem absolutely TO
have decided himself though, in some passages of his
report he goes near 20 make this distinct and apecfc
charge. | would not willingly depreciate the skill
which, from his previous habit, he may have acquired
IN tracing anonymous hbelers and scandslous false
hoods TO their origin; for my own part. have little
familiarity with such things, to feel my incompeen
cy do Mr.. ,ndall full Justice this score. But,
from the circumstances which known in relation
to us hoh past histories and private characters
should no, hesitate 20 submit TO an impartial and intel
lgent tribunal, whether il is probable that would
descend to so contemplate an ariifce, than that he
himself should have been the author OF these letters for
the purpose Of heapng odium upon me-
II is also ntimaed that the letter Iok of Mr. Tim
berlake has been mulated, part Of this fraudnien,
attempt TO promote my pecuniary views. Mr.. Ken
dali probably kno,cs The utter wan, OF foundation which
such an insinuaon has in truth. He probably knocs
or such understand the fsc that the book i'm ques
ton was ,cithou mutiiation when il was deposited in
his office. lie knOos whe ther although access to the
papers of Mr.. Timberake forbidden mt, the pro-
hbi,ion was uuiversa; aud whether special exemp-
ton from this interdct not granted to individual
not on business ddg-some who might haze had far
more interest in the suppre son of what that book con.
tanned than could posibly have had. have strong
grounds for believing that such application made,
Mr. Kendall hitoicS with what He ais, pro.
badly knows whether that book taken out of the
Department. by whom, and for what purpose; and why
it was returned in the manner in which it was. The
Auditor will probably comprehend the preceding sug-
gestons, and may also from them comprehend my pra
vous ob'ervaion, that prudence would dictate TO me
not at this time. to exhibit all the facts connected with
my case.
The Auditor has commented with much delicate sen.
sitveness upon the dangers OF charging moneys, and
dating the receipts the 3is March, which in rea-
ty were paid on the 81 and 4h April. Has he yet TO
learn that the made up regularly 10 the
end OF quarter' and that as Mr. Tmberlake died on
the OF April, leaving money applicable the quar-
ter which terminated the preceding 3Ist March,
mutual convenience and uniform prectce required that
the receipts for these moneys should appear upon the
rolls OF that period Of time when they fell due?
As to the alleged erasures in the officers receipt,
book. whether they exist, or by whom made, have
mr. ntrh rrnr ,lal,
es In what manner they could be employed as a
means of fraud or improper practice, am equally ig
norant They are no, pretended to have been made by
me, though it ia asserted that tie effect has been in
furious TO Mr. Timberake TO the amount Of $40:
| The Auditor seems to have found something very
mysterious in nv visiting Mr.. Norman in New York
and conceang the fact from him. while telling him
that was using effort, and had sent him
money to bring him To Washng ton. To his interroga-
tory upon this head, distinctly answer that had writ
ten TO Mr. Norman to come on 10 wa'hingon; that
nal been for some time anxiously awaiting his arrival
hnt. disappointed in my expectation, proceeded New
fork when furnished him with money 10 defray his
travelling exPen'es never did conceal my sopg 20
New York from Mr.. Kendall further than by possibly
not communica ting 10 him (not being aware tina, such
was my duty, or his righO my intention of going The
intention was however known to several, if not most of
the clerks in his office. Bat having written to Mr.. N
on The 18Th OF November he Replied under date of the
6h, under cover to Mr. Kendall, who, instead OF hand
ing or sending il 10 arranged the matter that on
the 10Th, having received no reply from Mr.. II. pro
ceeded TO New York, and on my return to Washington
found my letter in the post office, with the endorscm
OF the amount OF postage upon it, in the hand wiring of
Mr.. Kendall.
ce The singular character of the tribunal appointed
upon this subject, composed Of the Auditor, the Comp
roller, and Com Patterson, without 80 for as it is vet
KNOWN any definite duties to perform, powers
cute and who have net yet promulgated the result of
their labors, might call for comment: but have
already so FAR transcribed the Limits which had pre-
scrhed to myself that must for the present leave that
with other things, to the public consideration In con
cnson' must express my surprise that such an az
/ wa haan aIa
'egry and officially conn. uncated to Congress com
posed OF such materials, and founded upon evidence
which proves nothing disreputable il true in all its
tent 10 affect feeling of unconcern upon such an
occasion, would be idle and unbecoming | feel and
senbly feel that an injury has been designed me; an
have disposition conceal the indignation which i.
has awakened, and the contempt which il has excited
The contest which am cling is an unequal one bnt
when fair and hitherto unarni.hed reputation is as
saec the attack must be repeled at all hazards and
every sacrihce. r. b. RANDOLPH
Lieut. u. s. Navy
ALEXANDRIA, d. C. July 1, 1890
(From ,le Norfolk Beacon Tlas aa)
Superannu9ted En,iST0nfs-While we do not pre
tend to vouch for the correctness of all the aeqaon
contained in the following communication our own OBJ
servaton and remarks which have heard from thos
who ought TO he informed the subject have satisfied
us, that II Is matter calling for attention from
the general Government 1t certainly can be neither
Just on the part of Enc land attempt nor politc in
the Government of the United States 10 permit her to
dgorge her superannnaed Paupers ad Hbifun,, our
reign population desirable.
To the editors of The Norfolk Beacon.
Gentlemen-fhe importance of the following infor.
nation to the United States, Government, respectipp
emigration will, trust, induce you insert il in your
columns. 49,
The ship Anacreon. from Liverpool arrived AZ Nor
folk on Thursday, the 17h June with one hundr ed and
SIXTY eight passengers, three. fourlhs of whom were
Engish paupers, sent ont by subscription from their
different parishes; and of these three ourhs the great
er part was from the age of 6y TO sixty years many
grandiathers AMI mothers being amongst them This
~ specimen of the boosted independence Of John Bull
England, satisfied, envying everv hammer coun
Try has hit upon this experiment a Rising the cry
OF her begcary in country, where she failed in essb-
shng her cutsw bell, TO regulate the hours Of dav-
eht or has not the qualification of seeing her peers
toned in your towns, villages and upon yo,r cross
roads to disturb The peace Of tire Inhabitants an oppre
me industrious farmer. Being delayed in Liverpool
Tor upwards OF a month"; and seeing the dissertation Of
the persons lad 10 travel with ade myself as much
acquainted with this sysiem as possible from the
different parish officers who brought these
lamlles In droves from the interior Of the country
There was one of them, Mr. Ludlow from The p,rish
OF Lecestershirs, with whom had an opportuniiv or
converting more or less every day during nv say for
ths parish oihcer, when he brings certain number of
dmes with him. IL sure 10 remain until he sees The m
20 sea- lest any encouragement should take place or
That they should return to the parish: and in Danv in
nc TO make them believe he s going 10 America with
them TO see the Government there provide for thsm mr.
IN the event OF their not being comfortably situated 10
bring them back TO England after the expiration o( three
months. But when he gets them a few miles ont At
sea, returns in the pilot boat, 10 their great asonsh
ment' leaving some person 10 inform them they have
no more claim on the charity of the parish after
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