The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1859-06-27
nSzs The folloRiuK letter. from a Corres

cation:
PADrcAH, Ky, June 22d, 1859.
Ed. JOURSAL:-We had rather an excit-
ing time this morning before the Inspectors,
the conduct of one Of whom, has changed
even the preludiced minds of the people OF
this place, and wonld almost warrant me in
saying lac has been bribed. Mr.. McClain has
entered protest against any further proceed
ings in Paducah, which has put damper on
those who, at this time, know what the de-
cision would have been. have had con-
versation with lawyer King, who is very
prominent man, and he states publicly, that
it is slug handle" operation from begin
ming to end, and warns McClain to stand
firm and unyielding in his determination to
admit no more evidence 10 be given before
Capt. Harrison. No man could be present
moment during the progress of the case
without being thoroughly convinced that
Mr.. McClain stands no chance whatever to
receive fair and impartial trial. To show
you how corrupt and Illegal are these pro-
ceedings, | will state that it is now known,
before half the evidence has been elicit
ed, what Capt. Harrisons' decision will be.
In the face of the opinion of Jas. G.. Jones,
of Evansville, Mr. King of this place, the
instructions Of Chas. DENLY, and the pro-
test of Mr. McClain, this honorable Inspect
or declared his determination to go on and
receive the evidence of numerous witnesses
brought here by the owners of the Silver
Star. During the controversy this morning
Capt. Dexter accused Harrison of having
expressed himself convinced as to the guilt
of John McClain. This aroused his indig-
nation, but he could not truthfully refute
the charge, as there are men here, whose
rames viii give, if necessary, that have
heard the decisive opinion of this uninterest-
ed Inspector. Here the shallow-pated law
yer for the Star, made some spread-eagle
remarks, telling the Board they had been
grossly insulted by having such accusations
made. After wearing himself entirely out
in vain endeayor to say something ex-
tremely brilliant he wilted, and was fol-
lowed by Capt. Harrison, who made an in
effectual appeal to the sympathy of Mr.. Nc
Claim, reviewing their long connection in
business, stating that he bore great friend
ship forhim, and if there was any prejudice
existing it was in his favor. This was all
very nice, but theappeal bore treachery onits
face. II is currently reported that McClain
has been suspended for three months, and
this report originated with Capt. Harrison.
The excitement is very great, and l be-
lieye that no lawyer or reporter will be adj
mitted before this honorable Board, to-mor-
row. This has been intimated to me By one
| who knows and that can depend on still,
| ! shall remain here and see what is 10 he
! done. The examination commences to-
morrow at clock, when look iOr some
rich transactions. The excitement seems to
be on the increase, and the people OF Padu-
| cab, who have, heretofore, favored the Sill
yer Star now condemn tie cowardly and
ungentlemaniy course OF the Fowler clique
as such that il will damn them in the eyes
of every honest and Intelligent man on the
river, and they themselves know it. II
/ they think this course i'll be sanctioned by
the people, how sorely will they be diaap-
| pointed. They are contending against a
man who has been on the river all his life
aud knows the difference between right and
wrong, and who has done everything that
an honest man could, to settle tins matter
I peaceaby bal Capt. Dexter is opposed by a
set Of men who know nothing about steam
| boating, and are So constituted that they
never will Ii seems pity to ruin so pay
ing trade as these boats have been build
ing up, by the unjGstifable course of the
| owners Of the Star.