New-York tribune., 1874-09-18
A A HINT FROM JOHN KELLY.
A HINT FROM JOHN NELLY.
HE is ANXIOUS TO HAVE THE MAYOR SEARCH TIE
RECORD OF Mr.. WATERBURY.
To the Editor Of The SUM- -..--.r.

HE is ANXIOUS TO HAVE THE MAYOR SEARCH TIE
RECORD OF Mr.. WATERBURY.
TO the Editor Of The SUM- -...-.r.
SIR In your issue of the 18th you intimate
in short that some startling Developments
are about to be made which, from the rumors that nave
reached me- understand are 10 involve me as former
II appears that bis Honor the Mavor will reply TO the
ing him against the reappontment OF the Com
missioners OF Police aud as learn that he has EN-
poyed Nelson Waterbury to search the records In the
office of the Secretary OF State In order TO ascertain the
number OF convictions returned by me TO that ONCE
during the ak years held the office of Sheriff. doubt
his Honor will make OF the device resorted to on
celebrated occasion by the Artu Dodser OF the story
aud the charge OF his own official misdeeds oy
attem ptng 10 prove that am better than himself
II to be seen what success VIII attend Ills HONOR
The investgation am informed is to result in show
ing that received enormous sums In excess OF the
discovery of Mayors by skiilfu detective as
Waterbury entities that person to rank with all his
owlike gravity, among the greatest reformers OF the
age. Doubt however. IL his pretended discovery VIII
stand the test OF impartial investigation shall very
Certainly subject IL 10 such when 1t shall have
the light in the Mayors tardy answer TO my letter
invite his honor to continue his researches among tne
acts of my personal or official life, and when he is well
through with the work to publish it TO the world am
quite confident the picture viii bear comparison with
Witch STh the Standard Of character is measured
respectfully ask the suspension OF pubic opinion on
these pretended discoveries by so precious pair OF re-
formers until the examination OF them has been made
and whole truth can be t0d. Let me suggest too
II his Honor is acting in good faith, and really ami
mated by pure love Of REFORM that he might continue
his researches In the Controllers Office aud inform the
public, when he has finished, how much money Water
bury returned TO that department from the amounts
collected in forfeited recoguizinces and prosecutions
against liquor dealers during the time he was District
Attorney of this county; how much too, that model
reformer received for rendered the old Ring
in the Broadway opening and In various other little
matters during the administration OF Richard IL. Con-
molly; and, finally, TO enighten the puUlic as to the
amounts paid this same Waterbury for lobbying at Al
bany aud procuring Improbable legislation for this
city II His Honor has no taste for the work. promise
him that will attend to 1t for him at the earliest prac
tlcabe moment and shall, think, satisfy him before
1 have with that gentleman that he has made a
mistake in selecting his henchnan one SO yui
nerable in his Official antecedeDts the unsainted
Waterbury. But neither nor the public can be aston
ished at the Mayors choice IN this instance In view OF
the other unfortunate selections which have been
made his Honor Unceasing bIunders, and Intrepid
cumulative folly have characterized his whole admins
tratiOn. .t =,
In conclusion permit me to say Though 1t is hardly
necessary that the Mayors alleged discoveries in rel
tOn my self the weak but malicious ofshOots OF
His Honors vindictveness account OF tile part taken
by myself. with others. III bringing to justice his
esteemed frends-the forcbly retired Police Comms'
sioners. He perhaps thiuks that the budget OF cal
umny which he has been preparing with such rancoOus
hate, may have tendency TO inurc me In public es
nation before opportunity be had 10 expose the
aleyoence of its author aud the turptude aud false
hood of its allegations The scheme is worthy Of the
source from which IL emanates
respectfully ask place in your columns for this let
ter. Very respectfully yours, JOHN KELLY.
NeN- York, No. SIS LeTing0Il-dre., Sept 10.