The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-13

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said report Of 9th January, 1881 and again. on or
about the Isl of March. 1851 when the Secretary oil war
did again inquire Of him In regard to this matter Ia per
soaal interview the War Department., ana did endeaso
ascertain nom him whether any shot or shells were
being made for the Ordnance department at the lcdes
Iron Works and again. the lob April at the War De-
partment, when the Secretary OF War read him letter
Thomas Green dated the 5h p 1851, alleging that
Tredegar Iron Works making shot and shells for
the Ordnance department under contract probably given
TO Doctor Carmichael and when said Secretary did repeat
his inquiries in regard TO that matter On which several
times and occasions he, the said Tsleott, did wluY and
desgnedy withhold and conceal from tho said Secretary Of
War all knowledge OF the said contract win Carmichael
such conce aent and suppression being with intent 10
deceive the said Secretary being in breach OF his tho said
Ta,cots official duty and OF the trust reposed IN hin and
be ng conduct unbecoming officer and gentleman"
Specification A-" In this: That he, the said Brevet
Brigader General George Taco Cooael oil the Odnaaee
department, in charge Of the ordnanee bureau OF the War
Department, did, tue 18Th January, 1871, at the war
Department, state TO the Secretary OF war; whiohy ana
falsely aud with intent deceive him, that neither the
of the Tredegar lfon Works nor any hsT
establishment had any contract to ufntsh shot or shells to
Ordnance department. whereas, IN truth, and IN ac
and the said ralcot well knew large contract Tor shot
Shells and then Outstanding had been given TO Doctor
Edward Carmichael which he had, the said Talcott fur
Their knew engaged Josiph r. Anderson, proprietor of the
Tredegar Iron Works, to execute"
Specification 9TH" In this That he. the said Breve
Brigadler General George Talco Colonel of the Ordnance
department. charge of the Ordnance bureau of the War
Department, did the time and place therein set OUT
write and transmit the Secretary OF War he following
report; that is to says
"sORpNAscE DEPARTMENT.,
"'Washngton, Jan. a. 1851
"'SIR, In the note from the War Department of
this date, have report that contract has been made
for shot by this department from the last appropriations
shot have been furnished there contracts for
shot made by this department unluRlled, and
now contem plated
"'Supposing that the inquiry may have reference
letter officially addressed Bevet Colonel Huger the
9Th November 1850 deem il improper send you
copy of that letter. although specifically called for by
your Colonel Hugers estimate for the present quar-
only received from him since the above date
contains nothing for the purchase of shot.
"'Respectfully, your obedent servant,
sc. TALCOTT,
"'Bt. Brig. Gen, Col OF Ordnance.
"'Hon. G. M. CONRAD,
"'Secretary of War
And in this further That he. the said Taco did few
days hereaferto wit, the 30th January, lS5l-when
questioned by the Secretary Of War the meaning
the Aforesaid letter Btevet Colonel uger dated the
9Th November 1880, whereof copy transmitted 10
the Secretary War; with the aforesaid report dated Jan
uary a. 1851 the said Secretary that the
ing and object of said letter TO said ger enable
the commander the arsenal Fort Monroe purchase
shot and shells in small quantities, as they might be
quired from time ne for experiments and artillery
tice which written report and explanatory oral statement
were false in fact and INTENT and made with design
deceive the said Secretary OF War he, the said Talco
well knowing that large contract was outstanding, which
had been given Doctor Carmichael for shot and shells
for Ordnance department. which coAtract had no view
to any provision for experiments artillery practices wei
knowing that he had permitted, allowed, and approved
the said well knowing that his said letter of in
structons said Huger dated the 9th November, 1850
was not so designed, and had been construed by
said Huger represented by him, the said TaIcot,
the Secretary OF War and well knowing that Joseph r.
Anderson proprietor OF the Tredegar works had been
gagged execute the contract made with said Carmi
chae,."
Specifications 9Th " In this That he the said Brevet Brig.
adler General George Talco Colonel OF the Ordnance de-
parnent in charge Of the Ordnance bureau OF the War
Department. being inquired Of by the Secretary of War
the War Department, about the LIST March, 1884, in
regard information which had reached the said Score
that the Tredegar works were actually making shot
and shells for the Ordnance department., he the said Tai
co did earnestly the said Secretary that there
slightest foundation for the said information.
Which of said Talcot false and he knew il
be well knowing the foundation OF said report and the
the well knowing that the contract afore
said had been made with Doctor Carmichae that said
Carmichael had employed Joseph r. Anderson, the pro-
prctor Of the Tredegar works. execute it, aud that the
said Anderson claimed the right to execute 1t as the
signee or agent Of said Carmic hazel"
Specification I'm. In this, Thar be- the said Bevet Brig
adler General George Talcot, Colonel OF the Ordnance
In charge Of the Ordnance bureau OF the War
Departm ent having heard read him at the War Depart
ment tho 10Th April 1851, by the Secretary OF War,
letter from Thomas Green, dated Washington, 9Th April,
III.
Works engaged in executing large amount Of work
the delivery OF sho, and shells to the Ordnance depart
men under contract probably given by the department.
or It's officers Doctor Edward Carmichael and assigned
by him Mr. Anderson proprietor of said Tredc gar works.
he the said Tacot did thereupon aid Secretary
that there a word OF truth in it, meaning in said
statement In said letter that II false from the begin
ming 10 end words that effect which declaration Of
said Talcc positively and wifuy false and intended
TO deceive the said Secretary of War"
To which charges and specifications the accused pleaded
"Not gsilty."
FINDING AND SENTENCE rHE COURT.
After mature debersuon all the evidence adduced
the Cour find, the accused, Brcvet Brgsdier General
George Taieott Colonel of the Ordnance department. as
folowsi
CHARGE L.
SPECIFICATION, "guiy," and "guly" of,hc
CHARek ii.
SPECIFICATION, guilty" and guilty" OF the
CHARGE III
Ist specification guilty" except the words therein and
had Previously reported to The Secretary of Var"
III ,p,e,feafio~, mot guilty"
Sd spscifeatior,
An spte, fcafio~,
Mh SPECIFICATION, guilty"
Gh spscyfcaftow,
til spscIfoatto~,
And gully Of the o1Arex
And the Court does him, Brevet Brgader Gen
sral G,ogs Taoff, Colonel Of the Ordnance department
10 b dismissed the srpiot."
H. In conformity with the 9th Of the rule. and articles Of
war the proceedings of the general martial in the
foregoing have been transmitted the Pxxsrpssr of
tn. United States
The following il the decision thereon
ErKcurrvs MANSION, July s., 1851.
The foregoing proceedings Of the court martial Tor tho
trial Of Brcvet Brigadie General George Tsoou having