CARRICK WATER RACE.

Cromwell Argus, Volume III, Issue 135, 11 June 1872, Page 6

CARRICK WATER RACE.

(To the Editor of the Cromwell Argus.)

SrR, —With reference to Mr Taylor's letter, which appeared in last week's Argus, regarding the Carrick Water I'ace, the gist of which, I suppose, is to show that the information contamed in tbe paragraph in your issue of the 21st April was derived from me, I have to reiterate my former denial of ever having said that the six and a quarter miles of the race which I surveyed could have an extra fall of 37ft. ; and that such was imputed can be easily verified by referring to the Argus of the above date. As Mr Taylor himself admits that the actual statement made was "that 1 thought an extra fall of three feet to the mile on the six and a quarter miles might be got," and then directly acknowledges misrepresenting this as an extra fall of from 20ft. to 30ft., I think further comment is unnecessary. Regarding the high opinion which it was implied I entertained of the practicability of bringing in the water, I beg to repeat that such was only expressed of the part I surveyed ; the other portion, not having even walked over, I should not presume to olfer an opinion upon, the more especially as my professional opinions are not usually founded upon hearsay or unreliable reports. In conclusion. I have to state that I have not tbe slightest objection to my name being made use of to the fullest extent, so long as the truth is strictly adhered to ; otherwise I shall object, as 1 have no intention of being placed in a false position. —I am, &c, A. D. Wilson. Survey Office, Clyde, June G.