New-York tribune., 1871-04-13
THE METHODIST BOOK CONCERNS ACCOUNT
EXpEKTs APPOINTED.


II il well known TO those who are immedi-
atey with the affairs at the Book Room that
Dr. Carlton has from the first challenged the fullest
animation Of its business affairs by competent and unbi-
ased persons. The appointment Of u subcommittee,
with Bishop scott TO supervise such examination, WAS
made n accordance Win MS request, hhd WIN the
knowledge his TO his friends that unless
such examination should be provided for he would not,
under the circumstances remain longer III charge Of Inc
business Of the house Immediately alter the recent
final adjournment Of the subcommittee and after the
failure Of hat Committees earnest ana repeated eiort
70 secure requisite appnyaof the accountants which
had been selected, Dr. Carlton proceeded personally Ia
obtain such accountants He wisely selected those To
whom. IL Is hoped, no one not blinded by partisan
prejudice object The three experts arc Messrs.
J. Van Week, Charles Calender, and +. W. Gum.
Mr. Van Week Is now, and has been Tor several years
firm OF Phelps Dodge Coz one Of the largest importing
house, In america He Is the one iiIst unanimously
Bishop scott, and approved in writing by Bishop Scott
and Mr.. fancheT lie Is a member Of the FirsIplace
United States Bank Examiner for this city. lie is resi-
dent Of Newark aud member Of the Baptist Church IN
that city He was heleted because OF hs acknowledged
ability and his high official position Mr. Gum is n
Presbyterian. For 25 years he was book
poy cd by leading bsness houses IN this city as an
expert in making similar examinations 10 those in which
few weeks ago when desiring 10 SECURE an able and
impartial expert 10 test the correctness Of the Book Room
erOr he recommended TO him by severe of the best
OF the city. His services after
secured and he has since That time been engaged
aIninng the accounts.
The letter of Instructions from Dr. Carlton is as fol
METHODIST Book CoScgRS sgw.YoRE April H. 1871
Bt'srA y,S WICK C,LENDHR dnd GCNS-GeHaeses you
sa mto. he MtiSo Z odi consa desire to .,J
w,h Tie examination be thorough and complete and
period Of from 1876! the present time u
Of that eH az IN Judgment important snd to sy
yon u all sccount. ascertain what
disposition lac been made o tie received rd whether all d.
huremtn have been II the emsie business o the house only
Nh to Examine the general accounts ani books Of the
hou o. a'eefan whether auy fraudulent o. corrupt acts or practices
bue obaHed ne administration oi ne ai OF me BOOK onc'n
wish further the business methods and
s. 70 .ecuSe l the f. .irr.oa Of IL sf.r.
To sho e''Iy possible Aal} ior e4rng ~ari these
the books vouchers o. The house hereby
rae1 your spo. and aahoIei inquiry
Agent Aytnt o the cashier of the principal Beol
ipet ths Assistant Boossrper ami o sHy and ell other persons
Wien ,ou lave completed ,ou ersurson desire you to report
RpspectiuIy TnoSAs CAFuroy.
Snbscquent 10 the appointment Of these experts Dr
Iafahau requested the opportunity OF nominating
If them Tho substance Of the response OF Dr. Carlton,
scented "a the following letter, which was subsequently,
MrisoDi,I BooE Govern, Srv.YorK April 1871.
T> Et j. LASAHAS. H. bLear H0ihr DID not DEEM 1t hece'
Or tn. ss s" is. G i@as s,aa '' @ sisted to YOU 'Ts Pe',
.on.n, Il e nnc o II, rees "a, u'S Of 10 eSn!en. ea'
a,ue, Beyno he'd made CERTAIN proposition.
stated to ust lal completed an afansL. sh hfts se
e"gnus thorough and f examination lt BOOKS aud
could consistently those Arrangements had 'onr letter
tr LANDED Wien DE po,a N - could G;Is & na m,de ,,s
sad t. ne While Le Sab Cogm vas here 'l s'' 1m SalP
al assistant I unhs4tsingy replied, / viii consent to
,'d 'uHsan,a' the Jaisc mlnsd'ey sn Syns'
vi make the pOPosiuon 10 Bishop scott Bat no"l
'h1 ne @ conuiss hss soarod 'inS d sld have erler.i
n 20. sEs.e,eT snsa ,o proposed -ouH sfor
a '" ha be- a. iai liberty ani beftby requested to sf be-
r a' Of %, Boob Concern hn, other matters pertinent
oi NE. dr'f' :" lbm in person OF hash 'he eipefs bJ
'" 'e..rni s"i sI fla''' ur aid 'ount to give due
fuosAa tAHitOs.