The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-04

He referred to the appointment l,f MIR. John Gray
the Flour Inspector, and said that at the time OF
his appointment II was general, condemned, but
thAt The pubic icciug q ~ had became d C ,!edy
IN his favor, 70 this Ell CT. told him OF my de
votion and services 10 tsc Wing party-of some Of
the circumstances GttendiS.. and the character of
those services, greeTring 10 the election frauds
complained that hal been condemned anhe trd i
alluded TO the representations about the esagser-
alton oil my services, in reference to those frauds,
made, as had understood, By Roberts and others.
i showed him the letter from the merchants and
dealers in the trade did not deliver ner use any
other letter young man, believe named
Gsdney, and thnk clerk IN the employ Of Gen.
John Lloyd, interrupted our interview, which
was by no means satisfactory. The next morning.
left Albany and returned 10 New York. A few
days aiier m return from Albany, obtained and
forwarded 20 Cover Seward, letters from Gen.
Doughty, George W. Bruen, and David Graham,
Jr ESquires. The letter of General Doughty lie
as follows
New YoGE January is4o.
His Excellency WM H. SEWARD -
Dear sir-ANing taken some interest in the appoint
ment OF Mr. James o Gs.ntworth 10 the office he now
holds snd understanding there is disposition TO re.
move him, II be- ont Of place for 70 say
thing on tha subject Nh q vas from 1894 to 1888 a
close political associate OF mine aud is unnecessary
10 say found him very efficient coadiuor He, like
mys SELF was asecrd,r from the Jackson ranks ami as.
sisted 10 organize that body 81 mCa, the Rank and File
fay 10 whose eXerons, more than 10 any other, the
predominancy ofthe party is attributable. And had o.
ways supposed that his extraordinary exertions
Rounded in principle person thus situated and whom
We have known to be fai .hiul and who had been
humble opinion, BE- dismissed upon idle rumor or accu
sation without proof If persons have made charges
a5ainst him (and understood they haye) vitality affect
ans ms reputation and which II true, should no, only
produce hsremoyal from eff but cOnsgn him to ever
lasting disgrace they to You, 20 themselves to the
party, and above all TO Mr. GentwoIth, subs,anate
then, by irrefragble TESTIMONY admit heir fasity
or to withdraw them have myself heard various
nors respecting Mr. but yet have been able to
md any evidence oither truth. Aud ii is serious
matter to dismiss from ohceone whom yourself appoint
ed, and who had been intimately connected with the
It's hst organz lton, and should not my humble judy
men be dono, unless should he furnished with in
dubitahie evidence Of fahessness, incapacity, or
treachery. have the honor, sc. SC.
GEORGE s. DOUGHrY.
Having know Mr.. G. under the same circumstances
as those referred by Genl D. most fully concur in
the suggestions contained in his letter
Both the letters from Messrs Bruen and Graham were
read to me and sealed The last named gentleman, do
not believe, had the remoes idea that any frauds had
been perperated. They were strong in my commenda.
ton Mr. uens letter spoke of the requirements of a
he named OF course, and contrased his distinguished
putaton and atteinmeuts with another person. whom it
was confirntly thought would succeed in obtaining
ms appointment He spoke of the latter as having pro
duced some very bad TRANSACTIONS from French works.
reierlng 20 me ne directly ana distinctly alluded to
tne rnmors charging me with participation in the cleo
TON frauds ami offered, think reasons to pelliltc
IAs same on my part. The letter was every thing
desired II was sealed, and handed at Mr.. Bruens
residence, and forwarded it, by mail, Governor
ward About week or ten days afterwards, Mr.. Bru-
en- called to see me; was out he left word that he
wished to Al er dinner went around to his
house. and he took letter from his pocket which he
SAN was from Governor Seward. think he said, that
he could not allow 10 read the letter. referred
other matters The Governor desired Mr. Bruen to say
TO me, that need take further trouble, give my
self any uueasiness about my removal to this effect
The object have in view in abiding to this CORES
pondence land which under ordinary crcum StancesI
would consider nvolie) OF Mr. Bruen with Governor
Seward, is TO establish the fact OF Governor Stewards
knowledge OF my participation in the frauds that were
perperaed on the elect franchise at the election that
elevated him, ami returned from me city Of Ner York four
Thig mrmbers o Congress co state Senators, and bir.
teen members Of The lesl4tue Of the State besides all the
ouny appointments and thus securing TO the ,phg psriy the
entire patronage Of TIE STATE.