Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1875-07-02

that he had been dismissed from his
Office as clerk of the auditing commit
tee, whereas the charges against him
related to the Index books. and it was
an instance of. being tried on one
charge and being found guilty of an
other. He stated that the work on the
Index books was not completed, (why
did he draw full pay p and there was
no pretence that such was the case,
and that for that reason he was dis
charged from the position of clerk
when there was no fault to find of his
clerical duties, but simply because his
work on the Index books was not COM
pleted.
The Chairman interrupted him by
stating that he had examined some of
Smyth's clerical work and had found
| errors sufficient to cause his immedi-
ate discharge. If Smyth had been a
clerk for him he would have discharg-
ed him in five minutes.
MIR. Wagner moved that commit
tee of two be appointed to examine
into Smyth's clerical work. Not car
ried.
At this point it was evident that the
scenes of former days were about to
be repeated, and Commissioner Morris
protested that there should be no
more quarrelling while the Board was
in session. Mr.. Wilson declared that
it was disgrace that Smyth shonld be
allowed to come into the presence of
the Board after he had been discharg-
ed, fully discharged, for receiving
money that did not belong to him.
Smyth replied, you surely do not
understand the meaning of the words
you USE"
MIR. Wilson, had declined to sign
your money order because it was an |
outrage upon the county. The report |
of Mr.. Morris does not cover the whole |
ground. Mr.. Morris said it would |
take month to examine the whole |
matter.
Mr.. VanAmringe wanted to know !
how it was that Mr.. Wilson had stated
in his protest that the whole amount
of 81 400 had been paid to Smyth.
Mr.. WilsOn-''Yes sir. [ am pre-
pared to prove everything [ have
stated in my report and 10 my pro-
test
The question of the computation of
the taxes was next brought up.
The Chairman thought Mr.. Van
Amringe should not be on the Conn
nittee because he was Magistrate
and had these duties to perform, nor
should Mr.. Morris, because he was
Deputy Sheriff and conld not attend
% it. These composed the Committee
for that purpose, and he
wanted a good accountant at the head
If this thing.
Mr.. Wagner said he understood it,
hat they were not Committee to do
he work but only Il Committee to con- ,
ract. Mr. Wilson said, if that was
he way it was viewed, it was a dan
,erous thing; it was best to appoint
ONE one now at first hands. Com
nissIoners made several remarks in a
onfential undertone, which we could
ear. The matter was then left IN
tatu quo. 6
Chalrman-"Whenw will you take up
his matter of Clerk of the Auditing
Committee %
Mr.. Morris-''I now give notice
hat [ will demand bond OF whoever
) appointed to that Office
Mr.. VanAmringe-''I want the pub
&c TO know that inasmuch as 1 and
theirs have been concerned, I have
one into an investigation of Geo. D. :
lacks account, and, although l have
OF finished it, find that he received,
s far as L have gone, s., 800"
The Chairman-'I want Clerk to 1
his Board who will be some service
0 me in following Snyth's accounts {
nd his work.
Mr.. Morris moved the followin res ]
luton: &
That committee consisting of W. t
,. Canaday, c. NJ. Stedman, and
4. London, Esqs., be appointed to
nvestigate the action of j. III. Smyth I
S clerk to the Auditing Committee, {
nd also the conduct OF this Board {
rom September LIST, 1874, up to the
resent time.
Mr.. Wilson made some remarks
bout the appointment of the Chair
nan of this committee, which, by re-
uest, We frrbear to publish. The re-
olution was then adopted.
Mr.. VanAmrirge moved that the
chairman Of the different Boards of
ownship trustees meet here on Thurs
ay morning at 10 O'clock. The meet
lg then adjourned.