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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-09
CRIMINAL NOTES.

Commissioner Shields issued on Saturday 90 war
rants Of persons charged with selling "hsAy
without paving special required by Government
AT ,he Tombs Police Court Yesterday, LIZZIE
Quinn Il SO Forsythst was committed ID deas : y.
600 bail She charged with stealing go from Ohrs
Vahssi of No Bowery saturday night IN the nous
No l42 Hester Jacob Lawel. charged Win keephs
i-nrde ry ho al New Chanbersst held IN ue
fault 1900 bail 10 answer.
Excise Commissioner Stner, accompanied by In.
spectors Brady and Jackson and
police the Fourth Precinct made rald on tt
sal.n BOvery, and arrested ls PrOpTei
NeIe s alias Br3ndt and girls who were IN the
ulace AT Market Police Court yesterday Juss
Gtertourg held proprietor Nellie Burns, IN deiat o
400 bail fur selling liquor without license anu tloo pA
Tor eeIing a di-Oriery house The girls were Glsehhae
Al :he Washington Place Police Court yesterday
before Justice Bxby James Tracy SAILOR OF 40 400 VS.
Snetetutt st held deianlt OF $1,000 bail lie wac
charged with larceny. July 20 Tracy, Accompanied Dy
another sti 81 large snached watch ana chAh
vaura al ". Soai, O No. 10 St.
willie sitting stop at Greene aud Canal St. me a'
cused A. arrested saturday night. The police Oh De
Fifteenth a rand three isodery HOUSES
WOoser SATURDAY night succeeded ia arrestng te
roprors and ~ II The inmates The former held III
IL 900 bal and the latter were discharged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-09

There are no specific quotations for time loans,
though money can he had for q long time ahead az
very low charges. The following was tO-days bIsi-
ness al the Clearing House,
Cury exchanges sJ7 3O9,5i0 Gold exchanges s4s955ss
cury balances 3,52y,7l6 Gold balances. 551,27O
The following were the total clearings at the
Clearing House for the week and the resulting bal
ances:
cnrv 1864 425 Gold cleaalces 40
Curry balances 23,I56.604 Gold balances. 5.oo9.932
This afternoons WashingtOn dispatches report that
the Treasury row holds 1914 900, 900 in bonds TO
secure National bank circulation and $1s,sO0,O 900
10 secure public deposits. The outstanding National
bank circulation is now $34s, 100000, of which
- 600 900 are gold notes. The outstanding legal
tenders now amount to 1914, $4,000. The United
States Treasury to-day received 100000 National
bank notes for redemption. The Customs receipts
were S69O.OOO. The Internal Revenue receipts
amounted b $500, 600 making a total for the
week of 81 97O. 900, and for the month to date Of
$3.1O0OOO. The shipment of legal tenders and
fractional currency for the week amounted TO
50. $50 900. The bank statement, owing 20 a large
loss in legal tenders. and only partly compensat
ing gain in specie, showed loss in net reserve of
81 434675, but the banks hold $27, 070OOO IN sur
plus over legal reserve, and in strong condition.
The following table shows the condition of The New
York City banks at the dates under ment toned:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-09
W. annex closing quotations OF foreign exehange

The ruling rate for money during the greater part
Of the day was per cent, but at the close 1t was
freely offered at l. per cent We quote prime mer-
camille paper at gig to per cent according to It's
grade and the time it has TO The rates on paper
AZ ght naturally be expected toward the close OF
Summer are hardening slightly on long date paper,
but this is merely precautionary and there has never
been time when the opinion has been more general
at this time of the year that the money market would
continue easy throughout the active Fall season.
We annex the basis of rates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-09
DECISIONsArG. 7,

Supreme Court hdmbrs-By Judge Westbrook.
The CompouI \ E-0Ompie DE Paris at Evere-Mouon de
Al bankruptcy sueertds Ia the nights Of the
unless there has been c0lisivr recovery
Tie ulain deprived OF the fruits ~ ui
had and determined before the petition IN bank lptcy
fe a collision In the recovery decline
this motion 10 hold there was couso anu deny the motion "
Judgment but without prejudice the night
TIE assignee bring suit 70 rnjon the judgment thai
ground may subst tuted he desires
OF the plaintiff Ell for 10 days
entry service ot the order u enable the gnee "
LaAe proper Ten dollars Of
p.ntif copy Of order 20 be served MI suckncy
Sevens- report Of referee confirmed and decree
of a. the plaintiff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-09
Total sales for the week. ....,

The coterie of panic mongers having retired, ap-
parantly discomtited to- day has been noted Tor a
marked absence of woful tales of impending dis
aster So the Reading railway shares were I'D no
wise influenced for the even though they may
not have been for the better, quiet movement
being remarked throughout the day. Opening al
unimportant changes contrasted with last night,
the market at first declined Il TO y per cent ana
then made full reaction. Pacific Mail leading the
list in the upward turn to 39la, the whole market
leaving off strong save for Ohio and Mississippi
which ruled weak all day. The most active stocks
were the above named, Lake Shore. NOrth-W estern,
and Western Union Telegraph. The sales OF the
day foot up 1900 shares, of which 14,9oo were
Lake Shore; 10, 400, Western Union; 600, Paclnc
Nail, and $500 Ohio and Mississippi. The opening
highest lowest, and closing prices OF active stocks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-09
The bids for stocks at the close of the Eek
change were:

The London Stock Exchange being closed for re-
pairs we were without London quotations, but in
Paris Rentes were buoyant ut 6671l2. The Goid
Room was a scene of intense dulness and the late
inward speculation seems 10 have met with a set
back temporarily at least. The price opened at
ll37s and after yielding L, ruled at 1880 ll3's
until after o'clock. Then it dropped 70 1872, and
closed at 1885, after daily range OF 1920 1873
and a weekly variation of 1923, and IA. On gold
loans the rates were fat aud per cent per all
mum for borrowing, and two per cent paid TO have
balances carried The foreign exchange market was
dull as usual on Saturday, and rates were same as
Yesterday The specie shipments to-day were a. fol-
lows: Steamer Britannia S3lf,5s9; steamer hheIh,
800, 900, and City of Brooklyn $1,000; making
a total of 1925, $50, of which $4,000 was gold
CON- and the remainder silver bars. The Assistant
Treasurer paid out in gold coin during the week
81 $50 900 interest on the public debt, including
S125. 900 to-day. The redemption of called Five
twenties to-day amounted to $4,000, total
for the week of $1,O32,700 The import
entries of foreign dry goods the port of Newfork
for the week ending to-day were S2,O22,630 the
amount thrown upon the market footing up y, TO-
9l6 and of general merchandise to S2,163,6oI,
making total in gold coin valuation of S4,s16,232
The export cearnces of domestic produce from this
port for the week ending Tuesday, Aug. 8, were to
the currency valuation of Si,325,6s2 The specie
shipments for the week amounted to 1l23,9ls 81,
of which 1874 $50 80 was gold COIN To-day's bust
ness at the Gold Exchange Bank covered: Gold
cleared. S43O6s, COO; gold balances, $l,4G7,57l :;
currency balances, 81 ,674.79s. The following
were the principal quotations for gold:
loOo.ll37. ll:3O....l!37s 100 ii3.s 2:3o
1879 100 .i iis z 80. ii 49, iiSs
The days business at the U. 5. Sub-Treasury COM
prised 800 -. . ,o-e o,, o,
oIi navTents p 23s 40 Curry balance. 60 220 so 20
Gold balance. SO 930.369 ~ Custons'' ioo'oVo w
Curry receipts. l26l-OoO 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-09
THE COURTS.
FAILURE OF DETECTIVE TO ARREST GEORGE
h. NASH.

b. NASH.
Detective Richard O'COnnOr, who was sent
to Baltimore to arrest George B. Nash, armed with
requstion from Gov Tilden, and extradtion order
from the Governor Maryland, returned ON saturday
without him Nash, who il a resident Of Baltimore was
indicted by Grand Jury Of this county for forgery
He is present under arrest in Baltimore on charge Oh
,lse preter SEES Deputy state Attorney Carr, who al
present ia acting for the Maryland State Attorney de-
cliued posyey to surrender Nash. stating that IT was
proposed first try him in Baltimore, after which the
New FORK authorities might their charge Under
these circums ances, Detective OConnor lodged Ms
Tapers in the state Attorneys office and returned TO
NewYork.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-09
BIBLE AUTHORITY ON POLITICAL ASSESSMENTS

There were three of them sitting lazily upon
the platform. looking IKE cAstIron tobacco sigma
Ders goin' be anoder publikin paper here purity
soon foxes say" sid An We all niggers got 70
subscribe, kase DE- lection 10 coming nigh unto hand
s,Id other "rscr1be nothin sAid the third one, he
IoO,-ned up his cotton suspender; Im done wtd dis
pabnkip business Ia Didn't bear de presc her reagin
self yeath dey uscd 70 set In de- high places ~
DIR front gates OF towns, an take up taxrs An hess
ments from DR. foxes. An desc 'pubckns dom de
same ting don't yer see Now, dey don't t no more
easements outen dis Niger fur no ectons, scrbins An
nUthIn' ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-09
CALENDARS-THIs DAY.
SUPREME CoURT-C

GENERAL nEssloss-John X. Hactctt Recorder. Henry
Mex rosbsry Andrew Gillgan Thomas
Canaby Frederick jacques, Peter Pahsrty. Robert Lee
Michael Tuuy John Cooley, burglary William Peckenaan
Bueking, folOnioas assault and battery Charles
Bauer Henry ksier Charles Harrington, Michael Daily
George Wilson CaiarDe Joyce Alexander Thesele grand
larceny BouDe McCulum. iniec cot assault
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-09

In State bonds there was more activity. mo
plain sizes of Missouri were strong at IVA an"
slxes of 1875 at 1908 old ex-coupon Iennessees
selling at 5Ola and new at 1888 There were saita
of District OF Columbia 36os at Or = ana Ne"-r"s
state county bonds at 1855. Brooklyn 7s Park
loan sold at 1lOL,. The following were the bids:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-09
offered. Asked

There was only small business IN the railroad
bonds, and prices were hrner. New-Jerey CentrA
Convertibes sold at 109la, Michigan Central rs Al
1o3lo ard Ohio and Mississippi Seconds at 20. The
folloyinO are the bids:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-09
NOTICE OF APPEAL BY TwEED's COUNSEL
William NJ. TMeeds counsel filed on Satur

day formal notice of appeal To the General Term Oh inc
Supreme Court the order of Judge Barrett denying
a motion to reduce vacate Tweed's bail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-09

In city bank shares Bank of Commerce soid ~
1913; Fourth National 2Ol at 100; Bank OF Nor'h
America 100 at lOl Merchants Exchange go al
IO2l2. and Bank Of Republic 10 at 30. The ioliow-
ing are the bids:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-09
THE MONEY MARKET.
OPTICAL EXPORT ~ y sTocK EXCHANGE SALES
ACO. T. 1879
10A. M.-sAIEs BEFORE THE CALL

GOVERNMENT STOCK DEPARTMENT 10k O'CLOCK
AND 11l2 O'CLOCK A. NJ.
U s 500 Coupon, 1864 Z $40 Coupon, 1868
$50 Coupen. 1885 N U s 5s, 1910, coupon
lOUOt. IL 1894 $40
$40 Coupon 1867 U IS, Currency 900,
LOO. IL 1908 10000. lIZt
FIRST BOARD-l0La O'CLOCK A. NJ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-09

The following Is a comparative statement OF the
exports Of specie from the port Of New-York to
foreign ports since JAN to this date for period "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-09
SECOND BOARD O'clock p. ".
Sales OF State BOnfs- Railroad B0nis-Bdnk and Raj
rOdd Sadrss-ErDress Stocks. &C.
SALES FROM O'CLOCK p. VI. TO CLOSE OF BUsI-

-sN''f 49,
Western Union
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-08-19
lNTtMPERATE

In assisting them to overcome morbid appetite
for intoxicants. Taken by one of confirmed habit,
it will allay thirst, generate healthy flow of the
gastric juices, thereby furnishing the proper SOL
vent for lood, and pernit, by takng the place of
intOXicanls and assist, by its renovatng action on
the system. the complete restoration of the appe-
titc, health and strength.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-08-19
Diamond Rheumatic Cure.

The proprietor of this medicine ha walked the
asles OF the hospitals of Lon don, Eng for The past
twenty years, making rheumatism a specially, and
the prescription from which this remedy is com
pounded is all used in the treatment OF this
disease.
In simple cases sometimes one or two doses
sufce In the most chronic case it is sure to give
way by the use of four or FIVE bottles. By this ell
Client and simple remedy hundreds of dollars are
saved to those who can least afford to throw 1t
away, as surely IL is by the purchase OF useless
prescriptions. :,
bottle and take it according TO the instructions
around the package, and it will not take long to
convince him that paying doctors fees IS money
thrown away-Liniments of all kinds are useless.
Price OIL a bottle
This medicine is for sale at all Druggists, through
out the United states and Canada. Ii It happens
that your Druggist has not got 1t In stock, ask
him to send for 1t to the wholesale agents, GEO
C, GOODWIN h CO., Boston; Weeks h p, tier,
Boston; c. Ii. Martin 4 Co., Concord; j. W. PER-
KINs 4 CO., Portland, NJ. NJ. WHIPPLE & CO.,
Portland, WM. 4. MANN, Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-08-19
AdVertlsinV Agents
FOR THE
KENNEBEC JOURNAL,
lDatly and weekly

The following Advertising Agents are author
ICED 10 receive subscriptions and advertisements
for the KKNNEBEC JOURNAL:
BOSTON s. NJ. PETTENGlLL Co., o
State Street.
s. r. NILES, No. Scollays
Building.
~ T.C. EVANS, 252 Washington
St.
HORACE DoDp, l2l Washing
ton Street.
NEW YORK IS. NJ. PRTTENGILL 4 Co., 81
Park Row. .
GEO. p. RowELL Il Co., Az
Park Row.
BATES LOCKE, "a Park Row
w. w. SHARPE u Co.
DAUCHY & Co., l9l Fulton st.
PHILADELPHIA CoE, WETHERELL & 90.
S. NJ. PETTENGILL & 20.
7Cl Chestnut street.
ST. LOUIS, MO-, RowEIL & CHEsMAN' cor
Third and Chestnut Sts
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-08-19
ICE WATER

And sweetened, forms a mixture which, as "A cool.
ing, heslthy and refreshing Summer Beverage has
no equal. Barrels of ice water, prepared in this
way may be drank without the slightest injury,
and happy is the man who finds in this substitute
for spirituous liquors. Its value to he Farmer
Mechanic and LabOrer cannot be over-estimated
1t is so cheap as to be within the reach of all; so
finely favored as to lie enjoyed by lovers of the
choices: liquors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-08-19
CHOLERA M0RBuS,

Cramps, Pains, Diairhea and Dysentery, are in.
stantly relieved by it. 1t will render an attack of
Cholera Morbus impossible, II taken when the
fest themselves
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-08-19

Published every Wednesday morning, is the
largest folio paper in the State, containing news,
political articles, agricultural and scientific matter
tales poetry, anecdotes, household matter, mark
cts, &C., &c.
Terms, per annum IN adcance.
Transient Advertisements, " 90 per inch for frst
week; so cents per week for each subsequent IN
sertion. "a
Spe cal Notices. o.. so per inch for first week; 90
cents per week for each subsequent week.
business Notices, in reading columns, 20 cents
per line for first insertion 10 cents per line
subsequent insertion
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-08-19
RAMPS AND PAINS

Whether produced by Indigestion improper food,
change oil water or diet too free indulgence in ice
water, exposure to sudden changes OF temperature,
are Immediately relieved by it. One ounce added
to q gallon of
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-08-19
RESTORATIVE S1IMULANT

Free from serious objections, yet palatable, even
inviting TO the sensitive palate, which will create
no morbid appt tite for itself, and operate as.
sistant to digestion, as well perform the func.
tions OF stimnant. Such we confidently believe
Is to be found in
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-08-19
DYSPEPSIA,

Flatuleney, Sluggish Digestion, want of Tone and
Activity in the stomach and Bowels, Oppression
after Eating, are sure to be relieved by single
for
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-08-19

SANFORD'S
JAMAICA
GINGER

This elegant preparation is prepared from the
true Jamaica Ginger, combined with choice arc.
mates and genuine French brandy, and is vastly
superior to every other Extract Essence of Gin
ger before the publiI-all of which are prepared
with alcohol by the old process.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-08-19

The Diamond Rheumatic Cure is for sale by
PARTRIDGE BIOS, Augusta.
may26- teod&wly
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-08-19
SANFORD'S JAMAICA GINGER

An elegant combination of the True Jamaica Gin.
ger with the choicest Aromatics 1t is beyond all
comparison the most healthy, invigorating tonic
and stimulant before the public. 1t is earnestly
recommended to the weak and nervous, to those
recovering from debilitating diseases, and to the
aged, to whom 1t fmparts warmth and vigor 1t is
invaluable to the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-08-19
Change of Time.
FARES.

For single tickets each way: Augusta, Halowell
and Gardiner to Richmond 25 cts. Augusta Halo
well, Gardiner TO Bath so cts Augusta, Halowell,
Gardiner and the Islands or BoothDay 81 100; Rich
mOnd 10 Augusta or Bath 25 cts; Richmond, to the
Islands Boothbay IS Cts. Bath to the Islands or
Boothbay, same as by other routes.
Tickets for the Round Trips: Augusta TO Mouse
Island, Squirrel Island or BOothbay $i15 Halo
well, Islands or Boothbay sl65. Gardiner, Islands
or Booihbay $l50 Richmond, Islands or Booth
bay = .25; Bath, Islands or Boothb ~, same a. by
by other routes.
Gardiner Aug. G, 1873.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-08-19

AuGUsTA POST OFFICE.
OFFICE HOURS.
For delivery of letters, from 100 A. NJ. TO $50
PM
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS
MAILS ARRIVE.
Boston, Portland, AID West, s.S5 A. NJ 4'o' and
Lewiston aud Auburn, 4.05, 6 and $40 /. NJ
Bath and Rockland, 4.05 and S.lo +. NJ:
Rockland stage, via Washington, r, NJ
Waldoboro stage, via Jefferson +. m ,d
Belgrade, West Watervile, Norriuse"oeA "AN'
Madison, l.3O P. NJ.
Pennington stage via Readfeld, l.So p NJ.
Belfast, l.05 A. M. and l0.5' +. NJ
belfast stage, ll0O A. M.
Skowhegan, IL .05 A. NJ.
Grsnd Trunk r. r. and Canada, 400 and 81
Is P. NJ. ,-pN
Soldiers Home II A. NJ. and +. NJ
MAILS CLOSE.
po,+,snd BOSTON and West, 6 and 100 A. NJ, 10
Iev;ston and Auburn, 6, 500, ll.OO A. M.
Rath And Rockland, 8, and HOO a. NJ:
Rscklsnd stage via Washington, !;oo A. ~
Wsldoboro' stage, via Jefferson ..oo "A. NJ
Belgrade. West Waterville, NorridgewocA' anu
Madison, LAO p. NJ.
winthrop and Monmouth, 500 A; M. M
Fsrminxton stage via Readfeld, 80 T. NJ
Relfsst. 400 P. NJ. and 1000 T. M.
Belfast stage, AGO +. Nj.
Skowhegan, 400 p. M. NJ
Grand Trunk X. II. and Canada, ., il.Vo a. VI
Soid;ers' Home, 7 A. NJ. and 400 +. Nj.
DOMESTIC POSTAGE.
Drop Letters, per IL or. l cent
Mail Letters per IL o., cents .:,.rs ara
Rookie transient newspapers, circulars, ahG
other transient printed matter, merchanaise, anu
SAMPLES in packages not exceeoihg ios' !"
weight, per ounce, cent. In .o
All matter not prepaid at letter rates must DC 81
strapped that it can be examined, anu nius' eoN
tain no writing whatever, except the address.
LIQUIDS, glass and explosive chemicaiS are ca
cluded from the mails.
FOREIGN POSTAGE.
On and after July 1st, 1873, postage on letters 10
.nv country of Europe except France, cts per a
OF.
MONEY ORDER OFFICE.
Esnecial attention is called to the Money Oraer
svstem A 4 safe and cheap method OF transmitting
ANAL sums of money through the mails, oraefs
Are ;ssued for amounts not exceeding Soo' Larger
amounts can be sent to the same person a' 'no
same time by additional orders.
RATES
...d;nc gl5 l0cents
over SIS and not exceeding $50, 10
{" ssS" ssS" " =" 80, 80, IS IS
Money orders are also drawn by this once on
Great Britain, Germany, and Switzerland
REGISTERED LETTERS.
I,etters, and other valuable packages, may De
registared to any post-Ofice in the United states,
on the payment of letter postage ana al lee o, ten
cents. HohAoE H.
July, 1875.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1875-08-19
%ennfbet yournaI.
Published at AUGUSTA, MAINE, Water Street,
DOT of Court by SPRAGUE, OWEN Il NASH.


Issued every morning. except Sundays. 1t con.
aims the latest news by telegraph and mail, gives
eports Of the Markets, and has carefully prepared
political and local articles, and generous amount
Of farming, home and miscellaneous reading with
a full compilation OF State news.
Terms, d per dnaum IN aduGHcej $S If payment
10 not made within the year. Single copies CENTS
to be had at the bookstores and at this office.
Advertisements inserted on reasonable terms
Rates may be had on application at this office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-17
MUNICIPAL MOTIFS.

Mayor Wickham was III the city Yesterday.
lie has received any int nation yet la r.E''ion Ia
the probne action OF Tic Coy IA lac matter Of the
Fire ComIns-lon,rs
Corporation Counsel whitney was not NJ hts Office yrs
terday ana understood that the appointments IN
mig GIFT have made. Ii was expected that ho
woud return TO the city last evening or to-day.
The Democratic members of the Board OF Aldermen
are endcavOrng procure sufficient number OF Re
publican pass the general order giving the Com
missioner ~ Public Works authority improve the 'rn
ton wafer supply throughout the city. over WHICH
there has been a contest FOR the pan Two months. Al
the Last ting Aldermen Vance and Billing sgHiilrh
their willingness 10 vote for laying CIOtoi pipe Ou m
Of the ForrfbHve impr0venlcnI and IN some ntirl
parts U fne city must urgency ncs7cd bbh@ ~"
theirs has been programme ahTcci up a. ut y u S
lsyef INST compromise ~ some nnd Will b. agreed
upOu by t.le ID, InO.l.ltS aud AcpdDIIclIs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-17

THIRD REPORT OF THE COMMISSION.
HE CONTRACT FOR BUILDING HULsEK's BRIDGE AT
WEST FRANKFOHT-NEAELY ALL TIKI MONEY
PAID BKFORE TaE WORK wAs HALF DONE--JOiIN
BROWN OF GrRMAN FIAIs The cos fRAC TOR.
To the GO.eTOr Of The Sidts Of ACsr- ok: On the
10th day Oh March, lc74, a contract was executed
by, )ahn Brown of German Flats, with the State,
20 furnish all materials OF spund and good quality,
and perform all the labor necessary to construct and
finish III every respect, N the most substantial ana
vorhtnaulhe manner. stone abutincnts and APP
proaehes for Canal Bridge &c Hniscrs taTn, West
Frankfort When We visited TINS work, III April
last one abutmeht was finished, and woTkmcn Were
employed on the second Inc testimony Ia
which your attention Is invited confirms
our observations a. tar ~ It was then possible
tend them. The foundations OF one oi The apht-
lnents was not on a level with She other nor was II
on The canal bottom the stone We're not OF di'nen-
son size nor OF good quality in other respects
theU were badly jouted, the cement had become.
for te most part worthless by exposure the foun-
dation timber though charged to the State rs new,
WAS All taken from old badge the new one was
designed 10 replace. ana no credit appears 10 have
beeu given 10 the State for auyOf it and finally,
when demonstrated with by the engineer III charge,
and directed 10 desist from The work the contractor
not only disrelarded such remonstrance, but was
pernitted to continue and complete the job IN
wanton disregard Of the terms Of his contract. and
in defiance of the orders of Horato Seymour jr the
engineer in charge Of the construction. The engi-
peer's estimate for this work was $500 IL was
awarded 90 Mr. Brown on has bid, for II, AS 30 OF
this sum 81 1876 had been paid the contractor before
half the work was done. GO ian as we are advised,
no money has been paid io Brown since his work
was denounced by Mr.. Seymour 1t has not been
formally accepted by the Canal Commissioners, nor
has any nc ton been taken by them 10 compel tic
contractor Brown ~ execute his contract according
"a law. John Brown the only person Interested IN
this contract 80 far can 'earn Your attention
il nyited 20 the testimony annexed, for moro DC