Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-10-16
COMMUNICATION.
The Central Canal and john CarIisle

The public have been addressed in the name of
Iohn Carlisle, In a communication which was pub
lished in the Sentinel dated the I'D OF Sept The
object of that publication to cast censure upon the
officers of State whose duty il is to take Of the
State interests connected with that work The Ca
nal Agent is most roughly abused, and charged with
neglect and ncapacity. To those unacquainted with
the of facts, these charges may true, and
rterefire require some correction.
John Carlisle Is a miller, and owns mill at lndl-
anaPolis which mill is supplied with water from the
Canal. He leases his water power from the State
and am Informed that he leases only enough Oh wa
ter power for our run Of stones, for which lie pays
sandred ,ai hf.y dollas per year per run. Not
wIthstandlg df. Carlisle pays tor only Tor four run
of stones - = and has been IN tie habit OF using
water for from five TO six run of stones, and refuses
to account pay for this 1t Is true that the
water IN the Canal IS much Impeded by peculiar
grass or moss, which grows from Its bottoms, and
which the ingenuity and power of no man has been
adequate TO
This, in a dry time, makes the supply of water
certain, and somewhat deficient but MIR. Carlisle
seems to act upon the principle that lie must have
full supply for many of stones he chooses to
use let the consequences be what they may to 9TH
ers. When his water gauges have been set by the
State Engineer, he has not hesltated to change and
enlarge lhem and thus appropriate more of the water
than his lease called for.
Carlisle has been always quarrelling with other
water renters, and complaining of State officers and
agents, because they objected to his pundering the
State his pleasure, and frequently do them damage
Carlisle lately prevailed upon the State officers to let
him make improvement upon the Canal at the
aqueduct over Fall Creek, and he now presents bill
fer three hundred dollars, for doing the work which
others offered To perform for one hundred dollars
which account is suspended, and therefore Carlisle
feels very wrathy, and brings charges against the
State officers. Perhaps he would like to be Canal
Agent HIMSELF TO have some one appointed who
would be subject to his wishes If he should succeed
in either case no doubt, from his former practices
the public interests would be attended to with
geance. From long indulgence, he has grown impu-
dent, and now recommend to the next legislature,
the enactment of such laws will make such men
Carlisle feel that they must conform to the stpula
tons of their leases. If could or would be the sup
pie instrument of Carlisle in the discharge of my du
ties, perhaps he would not rail so much at my in
competence | have hitherto treated him gentle
man, although well knew that he was continually
attempting impose upon the State and the people.
As to the contract with Mr.. Earl for cutting the
grass that contract let to the lowest bidder by
the officers of State, with which contract had no
connection.
have kept and can exhibit proper account for
every cent of money which l have received or
paid out, and account which will probably be fully
as acceptable to the public as Carlisle's accounts
with his customers generally My accounts, toll
dishes, measures and weights seldom disputed or
complained Of although my scholarship may not be
as thorough Carlisle's.
| shall make no further remarks at present, but
content myself by appendng the following certificates
from gentlemen who above the reach of Mr.. Car
isles mace and whose testimony lie cannot
fully impeach.
The two first certificates, Nos and 2, are from
two gentlemen who were millers for Carlisle at the
time of which they speak
The certificate numbered is from Messrs. West
and Perham, who manufacturers and are we'll ac-
quainted with the labor done by me, and the manage
ment of work on the Canal.
Certificate No. is from the State engineer, gen.
tleman well known that his word is conclusive
testimony far as he certi6es. Certificate No. is
from VIM. Sheets well known honorable man
There is also on file in the Auditors office, certi
cate of Mr.. Burk, late Agent of the Canal, which
bears ample testimony to my exertioDs, and which
compliments me for the manner In which have man
aged the works. Take this of testimony agains
the illnatured remarks Of Mr.. Carlisle, and fmOre
required, produce the certificates of every water
renter to the fidelity with which have discharged
my duties as Canal Agent on the Central Canal
BAIL BROWN.
certificate No. II
INpIANAPoLIs. Oct. 8, Is45.
This is to certify that John Carlisle in the habit
running five of stones when there water, from
the latter part of the Of 1874 until January Is45
my knowledge; then left. and can't say further.
JESSE BRIDGES.
(Cs-tifcate No. 81
can say that the ab've certificate Is and that
so. nsed 50 until eff IN IN sPnog Of ls45
A ArHERTON.
(Cerfifeate No 81
~rsfsndn- tha th'rr petitIon to the State Off
CIR Ia she removal OF Mr. BAIL Brown. the presen
GET If The Central Canal and thai nv name is attached
said petition, would that this the fact
further thu IN my opinion, blame whatever be at
tached to Mr. Brown Agent on said Canal. He ha:
my personal Wedge been faithful and
the discharge of his duties and person could, under
the circumstances have given satisfaction TO all con
cerned than he has for protest against his emova
knowing that IL would not be possible find any per
son more capable. Than he has proved himself TO be-
opposed Mr.. Browns appointment said situation (ant
merely from his of experience aud energy
hought) aud am now happy TO be able to add my namt
a certificate of his industry and care used in the dis
charge of his duties and confess that have been much
deceived in my judgment Of his qualifications.
NATH. WEST.
MARIoS FAcroRr, 23d May, Is45.
Having been called upon this morning by Mr. b. Brown
o express my opinion in regard his management al
Superintendent of the Central Canal for the past
10 cheerfuly state that far able Judge
hat he has endeavoed to perform his duty faithfully
the State by every necessary attention to the condition
he works all times and that his of conduct
wards the water renters has been entirely impartial
such as ought TO be satisfactory every individual con
csrned JAMES PERHAM.
(Cerhfcate No. A.
Ma. b. BRowS-.Sir At your request, I state tina
time during the summer requested by the off
of State to furnish to the lessees Of power
Indianapolis, such plans and specifications as nigh
deem suitable for permanent regulating weir for thei
mls-and when such weirs should he constructed wa
directed to each lessee the of water
entitled to- gave plans for Sheetss. Carises
Vests mills These weirs erected, but the exac
at Of water adjusted. owing the difficulty
q ting a sufficient head of water in the Canal.
Some four five weeks since on my return from To
railroad, was informed that the wes Carse's mill
had been partly torn down, to draw from