Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-02

considered the correspondence between Anderson aad
himself was private one, aud that Mi Anderson had
already received his official answer but had the right
te the question with the witness, whether he had
right to execute the order given to Carmichael
Witness expected that Anderson would apply for and
get the consent OF the department. it was his bust
ness-whch he thought would be granted as he could
SEE no detrment to the public service by giving the
tract to him.
Question by Judge Advocate. As your letters to
Mr. Anderson before the court not marked private
and were on official business do you consider he
warned that you regarded them private?
Answer. lie had no warning, but his tirst and Sc
cond letters were both marked privdte mine
Recess OF ten minutes ordered by the court.
Judge Advocate. l am directed to bring to your at
tenon the question heretofore put by the court and
ask an answer to that part OF it which refers shrap
mel shells, or spherical case shot.
Answer. The letter ordering them states that they
are 10 be furnished instead OF shot, and it my in
tenton have them furnished under the order to Car
michael at the rates therein specified; otherwise they
would cost much higher price None were furnished.
received 10 the month OF April order from the Sec.
rotary OF War TO receive no supplies OF shot shells
from any founder or manufacturer
Mr.. J K. Anderson called.
Question. Did you send any 32-pound shot ia this
year COL Huger for the United States? If so under
what authority did you send them?
Answer. did make two shipments under the author
lty OF an order to Doctor Carmichael from Col Huger
assigned TO by Doctor c. also held power Of at.
torney from DR.. G. to deliver the shot, to which have
referred, in his name.
Question. How many did you deliver
Answer. l don't remember the exact number deiv-
cred, but think between five and six thousand
Question What objections made, if any, by
Col. Huger to receiving shot under that order?
Answer. The objections made, believe by
Captain Stone. l did not consider his objections as
hnal-
Counsel fot defence objected on the ground that the
witness was giving his Interpretation of the letters
heretofore given in evidence to the court.
The court was ordered 10 be cleared. On raopening,
the objections were oyeruled and the witness directed
to proceed.
Mr.. Anderson continued: | did not consider his OBJ
leetlons as ina because Captain Stone stated that he
(Col. Huger) thinks Doctor Carmichael had under the
circumstances, right transfer his order for shot
without lrsi consulting hun and obtaining his consent
and regarded the subsequent letters of Col Huger
giving his consent.
Question. When did you receive if ever you did
receive, orders to stop making shot, and from whom
Answer received notice from Colonel Huger n
writing, q have it not here some time subsequent TO
the 18th OF April oil this year. of orders received BY him
TO receive no more shot. will add that previously to
my receiving the letter from Cooner Huger heard
the Secretary OF War give such orders TO General Tai
colt 1t happened in my presence, and think on the
12h April.
Question. Did you at any time while you were
executing, as you supposed, the order OF Colonel
Hugeg to Carmichael nofy General Talcott thereof?
Answer. | did not.
Question Do you mean to say that you never have
Answer. received letter from Gen. Talcott on
the 10th April 1851, making inquiries of me. | an
swered that never notified him before.
Question. What amount fany did you give Car
nlchae Tor the prvieg e OF executing his contract, as
assignee and attorney?
Answer. $500.
Question. Doyou mean that you paid or agreed to
pay that sum i!
Answer. l paid it.
Question. Are you the proprietor of the Tredeg ar
Works?
Answer lam.
Question. Had DR.. Carmichael any foundry. or any
interest in any foundry when he obtained the order
from Col. Huger
Answer. Noae that know Of
Question. Had you any conversation with Gen.
Talcott on that subject?
Answer. | never had prior to April IL, 1851, when
called in person to his letter of the 10Th April,
which had received as was passing through WASH
ington.
On reading overhis testimony to witness for correc-
ton, ne said 81 wish to add to that part of of my
answers which states that considered Col. Huger's
letters subsequent to that letter of Captain Stone da-
ted Goth November, 1850, giving his consent, and
say that considered his letters and acts as giving
tina consent"
The hour offs having arrived, the court adjourned
TILL Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.