The New York herald., 1862-04-03

Dssas mistake Of shipper IN sending shsh clothing
Q. Did yoo no, state 70 him that you returned the
mSnsy and S.t ns matter was nov " rsnn "a aasS 90
took 70 explain 70 him how Il happsnsd.
Q. Did he soem olended7 A. No, sir
Q. You took the money back, however, A. ] had sent
" back.
Myers likewise testified that he Brooks Brothers
about one hundred dollars but the books OF that nrm
show nearly three hundred Now all this discrepancy N
the testimony OF both Myers and Dorshenner MAKE ~
very evident that they understood thai they were not 10
pay Tor all The goods that they purchased one testines
that thing has been paid for when ne has nos paio
cent the other that there are hundred dollars against
him when there three In fact there Is an atempt all
around TO quioble and get over suspicious point Dy
nearly all those gentlemen which only makes matters
worse. One of the worst features about 10, that tho
testimony Of neither OF them holds together. Notwith
standing the Tst made with Brooks Brothers
aroused a storm all the State, il does not appear
that Of the members OF the Boerd prohted by that
experience but continued in their evil way. See what
Il these several resolutions and these
tracts that the Board felt under obligation TO conne
the award OF contracts TO parties who had complied with
the terms OF the Advertisement or 10 the lowest bidders
IL Is somewhat remarkable that in no one instance did
they award contract upon the samples for which they
invited competition.
Great complaint made by those bidders who were
examined by your committee They TO regard u
as want OF faith on the part Of the Board 70 invitc
business men from all sections proceed TO Albany with
their samples and proposals. subectng them TO both
loss Of time and expense and that the interests Of the
by the substitution, good faith and fairness bidders
required that public notice should have been given,
whether the uniforms to De contracted for 10 be Of
any other cloth than that exhibited the Quartermaser
Generals Office. They insist that they msled, and
based their bids on the samples in the Quartermaster
Generals Office ss required by the advertisement.
They claimed and complained that pre- srence was
shown 20 those interested in the Kellogg samples by
the adoption OF that sample all the other bidders
ruled out Certainly Mr. Kellogg was fortunate in secur
ing such fattering recognition from the state Military
Board. Eighteen ($lS) dollars per uniform the
price paid and each contractor tesnss he received NO
award upon any proposal he submitted AZ 10 price.
With the view OF determining the reasons OF the Board
for adopting the sample Of Mr. Kellogg instead of the
which they specified ss their standard 10 their advertise
ment and what OF complaint the unsuccessful bid
ders really have, your committee have examined many
Witnesses.
The members Of the Beard in explanation state that
they selected the very best article offered.
Your committee feel constrained to say that the matter
Is involved in much doubt There appears TO be ques
tion raised but that Kellogg sample excellent
tcle and with tho desire permit the Assembly Judge
this matter with entire freedom, we beg leave to refer
without comment, the testimony Of the parties who
received these coptracts-ths evidence Of Mr. 0pdyke
and the evidence Of other persons extracts or which fol
low
Cornelius Longstrest, nrm Of Longsreet, Bradford
Co. (one of tho Oldest responsible clothing firms
the city Of New York; being sworn testified that be
proposals. on Monday, Nay o. Sunday evening Mr. kel
logg me, about nine O'Clock, and said, ~ have
they tell thas this contract hs contract Of the 20h
of May) which 10 advertised for tomorrow, let to
Daniel Develin some three weeks ago By Mr. Dorshei
mer that II was fully understood he wAs TO have the
contract but they thought proper 10 advertise it 10
of the Of letting the contract in that way that
the price 70 have been nineteen dollars but
have onshvd Of that contract now provided We viii re-
esve Eve per cent for trouble for executing the
tract the profits 10 be divided equally between ourselves
and fhurlow Weed ThUyow Weed to pay that money TO
othor parties to distribute the funds and oct 40
treasurer; Thurlow Weed being old acquaintance
sse ~ Set II had a BEEN to
iin but be would Try and Ok 60 that we could have
one third" Ny answer was that WANTED NO contract
upon any such erms hst had been in business thirty
years. that had not stolen anything yss, and thatI
should not commence by stealing from the State Of New
York; ! asked him il he knew that ,hs arrange
mcpt he said il was then said should leave for New
York thing r. s. Blossom, frp,' OF Hutchins Blossom
Co.. Albany, told me that Mr. Opdyks would be there
lin with the goods; found Mr.. Opdyke there Monday
morning, but had conversation with him. ss socn O.
saw Nr. opdyke and other parties psksd up my
saschsl and bid gOOdby 70 Albany; asked Mr. Dor
shsmer the Astor House afterwards what be sant BY
dscsFns the people ~ sdysr'is!us proposals xka the
course, and he said Il was not let
The testimony given by Af. Co.nsius T. Longssrsst
who revised his evidence and deliberately reafrued all
had said-was Of such character 40 20 E4ecs the
Committee 70 exenins Mr. Kellogg IN relation thsrsto
The result Of that examination VIII bs judged the
ssa @ Xl.SoagS Mr. M Palmer Kellogg ssemsa oI 70 say.
forgotten each and every portion Of the m41visw de-
scr,bed by Mr. IDngstrss upon his examination - was
enabled 70 resreshhis memory that hs c0hRrsne4 10
great extent the testimony Of Mr.. Lorsstrest There
8 dissrs spancy, however and both geatenen are we
nns.o n where NY coz
tween them.
Then comes the part played BY Mayor OpAyts. He
TO be somewhat susp!ciorsly mixed Up with
tract awarded 70 Thomas Smith Here is shS tsstiuepy
fhonse Smith. Of the arm Of smith Bros, s~ora--l
made prsposas - furnish tie STATE with clothing at sbe
time the last contract given out for 900 thousand
suits, from ~ 10 Up 10 SIS 90
Q. DID you have any convsrsation with Mr.. Opdyks
sontraStf A. Calculated to get them from bi ana he
knew would buy them from him; vas seccs,sd by .
friend CT mine 81 Congress Hail. and he said he thosas
tract for ns IL would pay commission; ! wanted 70
know what Mind Of commission, and he said he did not
1s s nsss, me- = ibis "a who - n.
cured portion this contract be wssn dstna ten per
cent; tO,d him wooM not give II unless the contract
procured 90 that could sord 70 pay IT, he claimed
that he bad influence, but with whom he did not
say; be did not feel inclined 10 tell who t was
but Of course had my suspicious; we contract did
get through NJ. Opdyke; Mr. Opdyke stated 10 The
Governor, while he wa2 up there, thar samples
az good as any eodys hat my bids were low, and !,
W. son,r.s. Al s H oUdyE. poesyss s.sr Gs voro
the Governor authorizing me 20 make tboussnt over
coats Il he regular army cloth for 20 so: he bulk Of
the mate a purchased from hr. Opdyke; thea got
order for thousana suits, oyscoss pants aud Jackets
naNH General; som. Of ,. nsteri,s bought Of Nr.
AH Have W yss ever paid eommi,.isu given uou.y or
any oihs eousideratiOa for soy interest thai
have bad In any contracts with the Sias VI New York
A have done this have paid portion OF Toy profits
10 the party who soppiied mo with goods 70 kT. Op-
dyke; half OF the Profits In consdersiiOn VI this bs
10 give me the goods al Just what tbsS cost which
be did do.
The following are some or the points of opdysss t.s
timony on that point
george opdyks sworn--o Did you irecommsnd any.
bodyS A-Certanly; J recommended srcat rnapy
clothing bonses that wore customers; branch Oh
business Is dealing In wooisn goods, and nearly all our
trade Is with clothing srms; gave letters 20 several
members OF the Boardto the Governor Lieut. ensn GOV.
ernor and Mr.. Dcrsheimer.
o. Smith Brothers are customers OF yoursl A Large
customers, and have bean for years.
O. Did they purchase goods OF you 10 all the contract
they got OF the Governor A. The nrm, OF which
am member furnished tbem The goods 6l tina, con.
tract.
o. When was the contract obtainsdf A. Il uzht
have week ten days after the OF The con.
tract for ZOO cults.
o. How large Was the contract A. The drst was
900 ovsrcosts at pins dollars the sysrcoats costing
more than one. half OF tho whole suite
Then the Governor gave An order for thousand SUITS