New-York tribune., 1874-10-14
MR. TAINTOR's REPLY to MR. KELLY.
To the Edtfor of The Tribune.

SIR: l am sorry to see by your paper this
morning that John Kelly does not appreciate the spirit
OF charity have exercised towards him. in requesting
that he be afforded opportunity by the Mayor to explain
transactions which, from their certainly require
explanation. Perhaps when state for MT Kelys ben
eft that during the past three months have at different
times requested two gentlemen identified with efforts
to bring punishment upon the late plunderers Of the
treasury to call Mr. Keys attention privately to these
facts and have failed in my desires, one gentleman,
Tammany Hall Democrat. refusing fatty to have any
thing with the matter; and the other. Republi-
can entertaining the idea Of writing Mr. Kelly per-
sonal note, but neglecting to do so Mr. Kelly's
uncharitabeness towards me will perhaps be
considerably modified. fail to recognize any
peculiar claims which Mr.. Kelly NAV have emitting
him 10 such consideration; nevertheless, in endeavOr
ing to present to him these opportunities, made as
have followed in a three years examination of these
frauds to wit: to ask no explanations from any one
Kelly will probably agree with that had sought out
all the Ring rogues and asked for explanations Of facts
only TOO damaging their face the whole thirty mil
lions OF frauds analyzed would have been explained
away and what Is now proved to have been career OF
vice would have been made to appear millennium Of
virtue.
protect Mr.. Kelly cannot explain now find the only
correct to pursue is TO make no discrimination
Perhaps was influenced in my kindness to Mr.. Kelly
by belief that he sincerely and honestly seeking
70 purify the political Organization with which
he IN s powsH to and use thus ss
element therein formerly controlled by Tweed tor the
best good OF the community. How far have been de-
ceiyed in this belief-and hundreds with me-s well
illustrated by the nomination by that organization
the office of Register OF notorious for his
ton with that nOtorOusly corrupt body known the
old Board Of Supervisors, which went out OF Office in
July ls7O man who voted for every one OF the Roe
bills (when present. Of which Mr. Kelly received pOr
tiOn: a man who chairman of committees, reported
to the Board that bills not showing their face date
nor even the year when the claim purpOrted to have
accrued specifying items, are properly made out
and are legal charges against the county,; man who
voted during the four years IN which he held office as
Supervisor for millions Of corrupt claims requiring only
a,glance at their face to prove their entire fasity;
whose shown after careful search OF the records
OF the Board OF Supervisors. TO have always been
in favor OF paying corrupt bills, and never
against; man who stands to-day clearly
and completely identified and recognized
as friend follower, and instrument OF Tweed, except
time when self Interest seemed 10 dictate trans
fer of allegiance. When Mr. Kelly dictates the nomina
tOn Of such for one of the most lucrative offices
in the gift of this community and this under the cry OF
reform 1t remains for the imagination to suggest the
Lengths TO which he would 60 could he but reason
able chances Of success. Why should Mr. Kelly In his
nominations discriminate between Tweed Connolly,
and Sweeny and their recognized followers 1t only
because some Of the later eligible while the former
are conyicts or fugitves. If Mr. Kelly succeeds in
pstating this year prominent associate Of these
men who tell what will foowf IL an insult and
an outrage upon O long suffering community and on
those who have zeaousy and faithfully ab0red for its
redemption. As who has borne an humble part In
these efforts. resent it and can only hope that all
good citizens independent OF party viii on election day
tioD part of Mr. Kelly that he will be powerless
for like proceedings In future. H. +. TAINTOR.
Nep- York, Oct. 49, 1874.