The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-03
CITY NEWS.
COUNT or INOTTRY.

- 1900 ~ASs-A1
some time for the appearance of the committee, !
despatched messenger, when DR.. Murphy came
in and took his seat at the table, as one of that
body. The first witness sworn and examined was
Major Jos. Hook, who, in answer to various IN
terrogatories, stated, in substance, that he was
friend of the present administration of the gem
eral government, and that he had been acquaint-
ed with Major Lendrum about fifteen years.
Did not know that Robert Howard was, or ever
had been, curer and packer of bacon; if he had
known it, should have recommended Major L.
to purchase of him. He (witness) was at one
time special agent of the government for the pur-
chase of stores, Sc, and when Major l.. was
appointed to this station, he called on witness,
and requested his advice in respect to the most
judicious manner of making purchases, Sc
Recommended him to purchase of certain indi-
viduals, and he accordingly did. Did not as
sign any reason to Major Lendrum why he wish
ed him to purchase of those persons, but the rea-
son was, because they were Especial" friends of
the administration. Has not the least doubt but
Major L. purchased from the friends of the adj
ministration, as far as they were able to supply
him. Is confident that IN purchases, Major L.
had always endeavored to purchase on the best
terms for the government.
Some witness, previous examination,
having doubted the sea-worthiness of the schr
Curlew, in which Major L. made a shipment of
freight to Florida, Mr.. j. w. Brown was recall
ed Monday morning, and testified that he owned
the Curlew, and considered her good and sea-
worthy vessel in the winter of 1910, and that
she was SO now. Was not insured at the time,
as the insurance offices would not insure on YES
sells bound for the river st. Johns, in Florida.
At this stays of the proceedings, DIR. Murphy
was asked by the board if he had any qustions to
propose, to which he replied in the negative, and
shortly after withdrew from the room, leaving
the investigation to proceed in its legitimate
channel.
Mr.. Sheppard, of the firm of Sheppard and
Martin, was the next witness MIR. S. was ex-
firm to Major L. He stated the beans were of
superior quality, and were sold at fair prices.
1t appeared in this gentleman's evidence, that
Mr.. benson, friend of the administration,
had stated some days ago, when he was examin-
ed before the board, that he could have supplied
this article at the time, at less price than Major
L: paid Mr.. Sheppard; and further said that he
could have purchased the article from MIR. Fen
by for 81 So cents per bushel
Mr.. Samuel Fenby was next sworn, who sta
ted in substance that Mr.. benson could not have
purchased beans of him at the price mentioned
by Mr.. d. in his evidence before the court.
The next witness examined was the Captain
Of the schooner Curlew, who stated that the Cur
lew good vessel year ago, and that she
is now; that she always delivered her cargos
safe and sound; that he had made FIVE or six
trips to Florida, and had each time delivered his
freight in good order and condition
The examination of witnesses being concled-
ed, the President adjourned the court till Tues
day morning, at 8 o'clock.
TUESDAY JUNE 2-Gen Gibson, of the Commits
this morning. He stated that he had verbally re-
quested Major Lendrum to purchase bread of Mr.
John Barney, when he could do so without detri-
ment to the public interest. He also said that an
order had been issued from his department to the
different Commissaries and Quarter Masters, for
bidding them to purchase of any one who had
failed in any contracts with the Government.
This statement was made in order to show
why Major Lendrum declined purchasing from
Mr. G. b. Wilson, one of the COMMITTEE who
signed the letter requesting Major LIS removal,
and who also appeared before the Court, as a
witness against the accused. During the inves-
tigation, it came out that he had interviews with
Major L. in respect to the purchase of bacon;
but when the Major discovered the relation of
the witness to the Government, he could not
contract with him without violation of his in
structions.
Mr.. Willard Rhoads was examined, respecting
the prices of freight to Florida which he stated
varied from time to time according to the number
of vessels in port, and the demand for them
Nothing of any consequence was ELECTED from
this witness.
Mr.. George Law, president of the Maryland
Insurance office, was examined respecting the
schooner Curlew. He knew very little about
her except the report the Inspector Of vessels
made to the Office of which he was president
Evidence unimportant.
Mr.. Brown was re-examined as to the prices
charged the government for commissions for pro-
curing vessels to transport stores to Florida
Some other witnesses were examined, among
whom were Messrs Barney, Wytham and
Hook, all Of whom testified to the superior bu-
siness talents and habits Of Major Lendrum, and
of their entire confidence of his devotion to the
best interests of the government, the discharge
of his official duties.
The Court adjourned to meet at nine o'clock
this morning, when the investigation of the
charges against Captain Dusenberry will take
place.
BALTIMORE COUNTY COURT.
JUNE TERM-JUNE 1sT, 1910.
Present--J,tdge Paaviancc
The case of Griffith ps. HYDE, was continued