Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, May 27, 1876, Page 1

- The Chicage Daily Tribune, VOLUME 30. fF””I”fi“EI“}”i“T“'T"Y“ SAVINGS BANK FE Ejl'})EnP()SI'].‘ORY, NOS. 143, 146 2 147 RANDOLPH VAULTS of this inntitution are the ..,"Z’f,fi’od models ot Bafo ~Depoaitorion shroughout tho United Bintos. 'ho; buiit of solid masonry, and arelino stool platos sovaral inchos thick. lutol, S O NABLE FORTRESS the aasaults of any and all Burglars ~ Br0 with Inst “fing. Their uttor deflanca of fire is proved I faot that they withstood tho DB AT GONFLAGRATION OF 1871, T Cih Jowatey, Bilvore taro of Koney, Cotn, \Bifyors B R Tionais, W ills, and Vhluabies fnds, cfn“}u{n? ‘Sdaitions and tmprovements have made the FIDELITY tho most completa I e ety TH 128 World. Bineto *o, Bufo Dopos 5 s o8 and Drawera for Kont from $60$76.8 ““‘TEE BAVINGS DEPARTMENT ofthis institution paysintorest at tho rato ot 8 por. cun!gor annum on Snvings Doposita Trrast ands, This interest s addod to &, nrfm:l:fnl ‘on the firat day of each Jsnua. and July. JOUN C. HAINES, Prestdent: JARED GAGE, yice-President; CHARLES J. TAINES, Cashier} QEORGE M. GAGE, Asslstant Cashier. oy ; 30 ~FRusT © (1¥CORTORATED). 121 & 123 Dearvorn-st,, Chieago. Joans negotinted with dirpatch on Real Batate in Chicago, ond Improved auburbs, at lowest current tes. 8. CORNING JUDD, President. E. P. HOLLISTER, Gen'l Mannger. UENRY J. GOODRICH, Secretary. "7 PER CENT. e will loan £23,000 to §100,000 on businces roperty at SEVEN. On hand 1o loan st0, 8800, 81, 00, $1, 2 0: nt R, 82,000, §2, 500, 1,200, $2.300: 2, DDER & MASON, 107-100 Dearbor EDWARD L. BREWSTER, DEALER 1N NOTES & BOINDS, No. 101 Washington-st. Good Paper alwayn wanted. 3% They con~ |. INSURANCE, INSURANCE LOMPANY " OF BROOKLYN, N. Y. | Assets- $2,550,000 FLOYD& BURCH ACGENTS, 160 LaSalle-st. JAMES B. FLOYD. T. R. BURCTL. DY GOODS. SALE OF FIN® DRY GOODS THE 8TOCK OF SHAY, FRENCH & 0., 84 & 86 State-st., 18 BTILL SELLING AT REWMARKABLY LOW PRICES, J. IRVING PBARCE, Assignee, NEW PUBLICATIONS, NEW BOOKS. 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Aprll 24, 1876, The Annual Mceting of the Btockholdera of the [hlcsgo, Rock Islond & Pacific R, K. Co., for the Hectlon' of Directors, pursuant to iaw, and the \ntssction of such otfior business aa may come he- fore them, will be hold at the oftico of the Company Iathe City of Chicago, on Wedneadsy, the 7th dsy MJune niext, at 11 o'clock a. m. JOHN ¥, TRACY, President, P. IL. TOWS, Becretary, VICAG0 & NORTUWESTERN RAILWAY CO. i April 24, 1870, pole Annual Meoting of the Stockholders and ondbolders of this Company, for the election of Ditectors) pursuant to law, and for the transaction ™ other buainess, will be held at tho ofiice of tho {25520y in Chicago, on Thureday, te 1st of Juno . m. y,0ndholders will authenticate tholr rlght to vote ‘! Prescuting thelr voting Londs at the oflice of the \napsur, No. 52 Wull-st., New York, for regis- Hion, on'ar befors th of May proximo, LUBERT KEEP, President, M.L. BYKES, Ji., Secrotary. JETTINE, A A At A A, glvea & jot black and more permanent glons to Iadles' aud a8l children tefe an; DISSOLUTION. i ALinerltp horetotors exiating under the Arm fisieot buusnard & uhay 1 iln day disolyed by mu- Somaeng, WL . BTANNARD, 1% mey i csntinin L IBur L 34, 3 8 1l usiness 8 Eg&lfllmmw baoks of the late Bru will be faund, iy V27 sl liablliitios, and - callect all smuunts duc The g e TOMATOLS, Best Tomatoes, « 8-pound Oans, per dos., §1.60, - AL HICKSOX'S, 218 Kust Madison-ats 20 TO RENT. Desirable Ofices TO RENT IN TEE TRIBUNE BUILDING. INQUIRE OF WILLIAM C. DOW, Room 10, Tribune Building. Splendid Office to Let. SUITABLE FOR BANKING OR INSURANCE. The hall recently occupled by the ** Call " Roard, embncing the whole of the main floor of the bulld: ing Nos. 119 and 121 LaSalle-at., next south of tho Chamber of Commerce, This room is well lighted, hns a bigh celling, and will be arranged with front entrance, yault, and otlier conventences 10 suit the tenant, It will be rented to s desirable tenant on very favorablo terms. Appllcation to examine the promiscs, aecertuin terms, etc., may Lo made immediately at the oflice of the BOARD OF TRADE, Chamber of Commerco Bulldiog, ay 23, 1870, OFFICES, Fine, large, and woll-lighted (safe vault, water.closet, and wash.room in each office), in front basoment, banking floor, and soce ond story of MASON BUILDING, No. 04 Washington.st, OWNER, Rooms 13 or 18, ERAL NOTICES. Centennial, Philadelphia, The Daltimore & Ohlo Railroad Company fe the only Hne by which passengers can sccure tickets for first-class hotel nccommodations ot Philadel- phis. Passengera befora starting can know oxact- Iy the whole expense attending the Centennial. Yor further information apply at 83 Clark-st., or Depot, Exposition Bullding, foot Monroe-st. Discount on City Taxes. TIE BAFEST INVESTMENT FOR YOUR MONEY I8 IN YOUR OWN T, 5 COUNT. The AN when you can get 8 HANDSOME D! City of Cmclxia will, at any tinio beforo Junn 1, 1870, borrow from persons owing City Real Lstate car 1875 the amount of nuch tazcs, Taxen for the allowing two (2) per cent discount, and sfter June 1, and prior to Jaly 1, 1870, allowing one and ono half (114) per cent discount, and will (saus youchera therefor which may be used at once, or {mm uatil tho owner is preparcd to pay his other azcs. By order of the Mayorand Finance Committee, Apply to 8. 8. UAYES, Compiroiler Hoom 4, City Ttall. HEIRS tounclalmod estates In Eurone can joarn by apriying tn us oli patiicniare. concerning thoir clatnis, = Also necessary steps looking to thelr adjustme e have Gampetent sgenta sroad continually, and are fully pre- e Wi them up at Hittle ez pared to work el UL AGENCT, 170 .+ Chilcago. RBAD The OChicago Daily News. ALL THE NEWS FOR ONE CENT. PROTOSALS. Custox-Housk, CoLLzcToR's Orrics, Cuica, 111, May 22, 1876, Bealed proposats, in duplicate, ta furnish incata, Yeetables, brealitulle, grocerios, forage, ¢ and gasolino, for tho barlue llospltal st Chicago, duriug the yoar ending June 50, 1877, will be re- celved at tils ofice, untll the 12tk day of June, 1876, at noou. Schiedulos of the articles and quantities required wiil bo furnished by Dr. R. N. Isham, Surgeun:in- Charge of the Hospltal, upon appleution. Thu Unlted States zederves thy right Lo reject any orall of the bids. By direction of the Sacrotary of the Trcaaury. Collector of Custouis. FOIL NALE, Cheap, at the 0l Sland, Na. 100 Market-st, ear Madison. /, PRENX 1 a job lot of Misscs and Chlldren! CHICAGO, SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1876-TWELVE PAGES. DRESS GOODS, Field, Leiter & Co. STATE & WASHINGTON-STS., il offer on Saturday, 27th inst, 500 PIECES Silk and Cotton and Wool, and Silk and Wool &4 AND 34 IRON FRAWE! at much LOWER PRICES than have crer sold them, In connection with this large sale of GRENADINE, they will offer a lot of 500 PIECES - ATLL-WOOL, lackGashmere 39 and 46 inches wide, at a great reduction from former prices. The LOW PRICES on the above will merit an early iiwnec!lml. BOOTS AND SHOES. CLOSING-0UT SALE Tall, Wi, & Chilies FINE SHOES, M. 1. HEDIERDINGER'S, 128 South Clark-st, Wishing to discantinue this branch of my buslness, 1 offer the abovegoods ot an IMMENSE SACRIFICE! CALL AND CONVINCE YOURSELF BRING ALONG YOUR CHILDREN. To-day and next week until rold, we shall offor ' tino Shoes at ereat sncrlfice, Minsea' 8t. Gt. Side Lace, sizes 11 to 2, $3; worth umu:;'n'm Foxd. Button, sizes 11 to 1%, §3; worth 34, Miesew’ 18td. Serge Dutton, sizes11to2, 82.75; worth 81,75, Mimsen' Kid Lace Poliah, alzes 11 to 2, worth 8,50, Children's Shocn, sizes 8 to 10, from $1.50 to $2; worth double the price, These are all eensonable goods, and just as good as you can buy in the city. N, I.—Tho beat &6 Ladles' French X1d Tutton -Lace Boota in the country. Full lines of Dox-toe Shoes at Bottom prices. WEBD & WEBSTER, 82 State-st, Rare Opportunity. A cnstom-mnde stack of Bonta and Shoes 18 to be closed out at o eacrifice at 21 South Clark-st. PIANOS, Ve Beg to Call the Attention of Purchasers o our present extenalve assortment of Planos, which in addition to our usual stock of the ever matchless STRINWAY fncludea a large variety of instruments from the fac. tories,of thoso old aiid (avorably known makers, MARSIIALL & WENDELT, R JEAX oy 2.25; 3 S, and L, & C. PISCHRIL, Our ¢xceptionnlly favorablo arrangements with the manufacturers whoae fnstrumenta wo represent enables us Lo offcr IPlanos during the preeent aenson at HRUTes s low asto be absolutely without precedent In thisinarket, £27°Wo aell upon teruns Lo sult the purchiaer LYON Al Goneral N. W. Agenta for Sicliwaya' Planos, State and Monroe-sts, HATS1 HATS | The largest, fincst, und bost stock of Hats for Bummer Wear, including the celobratod Maonilla and Mackinaw Braids, ia to bo found at BREWSTER’S, __N. . Cor. Clark and Madiswus LAKE NAVIGATION, GOODRICH'S STEAMERS. For Milwauke, etc., dally (Sundags excepted) 04. m. satunday Bost don't feave untll ., - 8p. m For Grand Ilaven, Grand Rapids, Muskegon, datly (Sundaga c Tp.m. For 5t. Joseph and Lentu days excepted) .. .. 108 m. Eaturdays Boat don't [6aYe until hip. W, ¥or Gre ¥riday. 7p. m. or Lu Thursda, 98, m. WINEN, PURE WINES, Appropriate for HOT WEATHER, stristly UNADULTERATED, LIGUOLS, selacted exprossly for FAMILY USH, L. C. PARDEE, Buoosessor to STANTON & CO., 136 7State-st. L0 ZOLINE Mixes easlly with stareh, elther hot or cold, gives an extra stltnees, beautlful polish, sud peurly whiteness to tho fabrle. Follow dircctions sud we gusrauteo 1t to do sa reproseated. Avk your drug- st aud grocer for ZOLINE. 5TONE & CO., 131 Lake-st. GURS, ISHING TACKLE, TG At B, B, EATON’S, 53 State-st. ¢ * - BSTADLISUED 1853 .. - . WASHINGTON. The Plaine Investigators at Last Encounter a Relia~ ble Witness, After Two Honorable Arkansans Have Proven Each Other | a Liar, Mr, Blaine Takes the Stand end Tells What That Mysterious Package Contained : A Few Maps and Other Papers of Little Value Even to the Owner. The Ex-Speaker Also Takes Ocs casion to Clinch His Recent Statement in the House. Another Week of Debate on the Jurisdiction Question Predicted, Reports of Serious Charges Against Mr. Speaker Kerr. What Postmaster Creswell Enows About Straw Bids. BLAINE. TTIAT MYSTERIOUS PACRAOR, Bpecial Dispatch to The Tridune. WasnisaTos, D. C., May 26.—The Sub-Com- mittee of the Judiciary Committee epent an hour this afternoon ln continuing the investiga- tion of the Arkansas bond matter. Robinson and Curry were both reealled. Curry, it will be remembered, testifled the other day that sbout five weeks ago, k u conversation which occurred in Lis own (Curry’s) house, Rubinson told him that he had deliverod a packnge of houds to Blalne ov o certain date in 1871. Robinson to- day denicd ever having made such o statement to Curry, Ile admitted numerous conversa- tlons with bim on the subject, and that bhe had related A clrcumstance under which he defivered n packnge 1o Blaine on the date referred to, but lie never hiad told him that the packege contained bonds, or was an installment of bonds which Bluine re- celved. Robinson testified that hewas on terins of very close intimacy with Curry; that no quarrel or misunderstanding had ever occurred between them; that Curry’s reputation for lion- esty and veraclty were excellent; and that he hind never had any ocenslon to doubt his word. WIHAT CORRY SAID. Curry then took the stand, and produced two telegrams from his wife, which, fo substance, stated that she was present st the time of the alleged interview,and that Curry's account of it in his testimony ua pubiishied by the Assoctited Press was corrcct o tXery particular. Curry also desired to name other witnesaes to whom Robinson had made the same statement, but under'the rule adopted by the Committec he was not allowed to do so. The Committee questioned him as to Robinson's character and reputation, and when Lo testificd that it wos excellent aud that he believed bim to Le = man of truth, the Committee and rpectators in the roomn seemed to be very much amused. The two men had testified to apparently IMRECONCILADLE VERSIONS of the same conversstion, and yet each had sworn that the other bore an excellent churacter, and wss o truthful man, A question asked Robinson just before he Teft the stand,’st thefsuggestion of Curry, may {masxlyly {udicente an explunation. Inreply to it tobluson ndinitted thut be had possibly re- marked thaf the packsge which he delivered to Bleine might have contalned bonds, but he still insisted that he never had safd that it did con- tain bonds, No other witnesses belng present, Mr. Blaine said that he desired to present bimself for the exnmination of the Committee. MIt, DLAINE'S EXFLANATION. 1t was finally determined that he should make a statement concerning the package he recetved from Robinson, and ho was afterwards allowed to go further and assset under oath the correct- ness of the explanation which he made in the House some weeks ago. He said that In the spring of 1871, while presiding In tho Iouse, he received Robinson's’ eard uud met him in the Speaker’s parlor, There Robinsou delivered to Lim o packoge 7 or 8 fuches In diameter and 18 inchies or 2 fect in length, carclessly done up In Dbrown paper and tied with rome kind of astring. lis finpression was that Robinson sald that he was requested to hand it to him by Caldwell, After chatting with Robinsou fora noment he extended to him the Prlvlh- re of the floor for the purpose of speaking with some member, and, on cutering the House himsclf, threw the bundle down, aud allowed it to lis until the House adjourncd. e then took it down to a private room by the basement, which be was accustomed to use, where it Infd with ollmerpmnyunr or morc. Ha bad pruvious- 1y held some conversation with Caldwell in re- gard to coal-flelda along the Arkansas Riser, and s proposition lad been made to him to lnvest some money in n specalation o "that Riud. Some. inquiries “had . bees made as to the beat manner of obtaining & considerable tract of land about which there was some difticulty on account of the foct that the land granted to the rallroad was fn alter- uate sectlons. The bundle contained MAFS AND OTHEK INFORMATION on this subject, some of which had been made public and sume of which were sketches pre- pured for private use. Blnine caused some comn- putation to be made for the purpose of ascer- tadning the cost of nining the coul, and of tts transportation to differcnt poluts, including Memphis. While waking those inquirics, Lu hud “occaslon to refer to the wmaps and otler papers contalned in the packago referred to. The result was that he concluded not to make the fnvestment. He then sald that Robinson had never deliv- ered to bim cither fu Washington or clsewhicre uny bonds of tho Little Rock & Fort Smith Railroad, or of any other railroud or corporation whatever, and he desired to MAKE THAT STATEMENT UNDER OATH an broadly aa (t was possible to make it. He also ndded that he wished to say in addition that what he had stated in his ‘;‘wnmml cxplana- tlon on the floor of the House was corrcct {n every particular, He had no interest whatever, direct or contingent, I the bonds tranaferred by Tom Seott to the Unlon Pacilic Rafiroad Company, and never heard of the transaction untll long after it oc- curred, and he wished to say that he repeated every ussertion made fu his personal explana- tion under oath fu all its leugth and Lreadth, and witbout uny mental reservation or purpose of evusion, in the language of the fron-clad vath, Bluine desired to say this much for himself, und will hold ;hlmself o readiness to be cross-ex- umlned by the Committee to any extent which they may desire, TITH TESTIMONY, To the Western dstociuled Press. Wasninagtoy, 1. C,, Msy 2.—The Bub~Ju- dictary Committes met this afternoon, and re- ealled” Asa P Robingon, who testified that he had read the testhuony of Amos Curry before the Committ Witness never told Curry that the packnge which withess brought to Bialus trom Caldwell contained bonds, or that it was an instaliment of bunds; had often talked with Curry in a sovlal way, and might sometime have sald “that the packigo may have contained bonds, but never said it really did, for witness nevor knew what it dld contalo. 'Witness did not cons{der himse!f responalble for whatever inferences Cuary may have drawa from tho coor versation. Ile consldered Curry s man of verwity and good moral character, CUNRY WAS RECALLED and n-lwnlcd his former testiinony that Robin- eon had told him that the packnage contatned bouds. Witness submitted two telegrams fust vcvulvl«x‘rulu his wife in Arkansos setting forth that shd'hnd read in the papera Robinson's state- ment ahout the story, and saying that Robinson did sny the package contalned bonds, as she waa resent with Curry at the time Robinson made is statement. Witness satd that Robinson and himsclf were on goud and intimate terms with each other, and he considered Robinson a man of truth aud veracity, never having heard his ;rnulnzlun for veracity called o question be- ore, Blaine safd he had understood that the Com- mittee had summoned Caldwell from London, and assuming that to be correct, he desired to know {f the Committee Intended to keep this matter open till Caldwell shonld arrive, e thought the Committea should report wpon this matter now, Huuton, Chalrman, sald that the matter of summoning Caldwell was in charge of the full Judiclary Commilttee and not of the Sut-Com- mittee, and be could not state what thelr pur- 0kC Was, Blalug safd If there were no more witnesses to be heard upon-this matter 11 WOULD OFFER SIMSELY AS A WITNESS, Arter sume dlscussion, he was allowed to make o statement, confining himself to the package epoken of, and he was sworn, and made made the following statement: Mr. Chalrinan, it Is entirely true that, {n the apring of 1871 Hobinson delivered to e, in the Speaker's parlor, o package. 1 should think that the package was about 18 or 20 inches long, and about 4 inches in diameter, 1 received his card while sittiug at the Speaker's chair. As souu as L became convenlent Iwent out and et him in the Speaker's parlor. He handed me the package and sald : *This s o package which Mr. Caldwell banded to me for you.” ‘The package was done up carclessly in Drown paper, theends ticd down, and ticd, I should say, although I caunot tell preclsely ot this date of time, fn & very loose manner. T chatted with him a moment about the condition of the Fort Smith oad, and somewhat about the coal lands in Arkansas Valley, He then wanted toscc some member of the Houso—I have forgotten whoto. Itold him that e could have the priv- ilege of the flor, and he went in with me. As Ipussed upto the chalrI threw the bundle down cnrclcmiv. It hf there until the House adjourned, and I took It down in the lower pri- er room that Thad. It lay there for months. wus A PACKAGE OF MATS, some of the description of pamphlets, and some of descriptive sketches. I mean some of those mude by tudividuals and not published, showing the coal ficlds {o Arkansas Valley, It was con- sidered at that time by Caldwell’and others that there would be quite o speculation in buylng those lands, and they were plotted off, to show how much could be got in one body. As the see- tions were taken slternately, it waa very hard to get. a large tract together, aud a very féw thous. anddollurs would buy a considerable quantity of thein. I think the Compnny offered themn at 85 or an acre. This waos sent to me us u rospectus and o penernl mulnf forth of the merits and virtues of the speculation. 1 did not give a greut deal of ot tentfon toit. 1 had rome computations made a8 to the cost of hauling to the river, how far it it would be from the Arkansas River, and how much it would cost by the time it got by rail to the )(Isausl|:rl. . The result of the whole thing was that I did ot embark fn {t. That fs a there was In the whole story of the packnce, There was nothing any more mysterfous in it thau f 1should hand this book to the Cluir- man, It was dellvered in a crowd, carried into the House, and TIROWN DOWN WITHOUT CARE, apd 1t lay in my room with a miscellaneous lot of pupers probably for a year,—I referring to it every now und their. Robinson never dellvered mea bond of the Fort Smith & Little Rock Company, cither Wuhln%m!l or any other place. I desire to make that statemicnt ne broad as it can bo wmade In every shape and form, both inclusively and exclusively, Mr, Chalrman, while I am here I desire to re- cat under oath, in rclation to this entire ¥6|,000 chorge,“the statcment made by me on the floor vf the House fu all its parts “without mental rescrvatioh or purpose of evasion,’ as the iron-clod oath says. IMPEACHMENT, NO VOTE YET. Special Dispatch o The Tridune. Wasmxseron, D. C., May 26.—The Scnate, sitting for the trinl of the fmpeachment of ex- Recretary Belknap, met at 11 o'clock to-day, and an impression prevalled at the Capltol during the afternoon that a vote on the question of Jurledlctlon would be reached before adjourn- ment. This expectation proved to be without sufficlent ground, ns ot the bour of sdjourn- wmen this afternoon the Court was apparently very little nearer the close of Its discussion than several days ago, and no understanding was ar- rived at that a vote should be taken to-morrow, even, Several Senntors express the belief to- night that the discussion of jurisdiction muy be continued scveral days next week. Nothing has occurred to eause any change of opinfon in the decision which the Senate will reach, the almost universal belief being that the resolution submiltted by Mr, Sherman yesterday will beadopted. That resolution was as follow: Jeesolved, That notwithstanding the resigna- tion of Willlun W. Belknap, prior to his fm- cachinent by the House of Kepresentatives, Lie El stiil liable to such {mpeachment for the inis- demeanors charged in the n(cle.s‘{)rcucmed by the House of llclx’rcwnm es, and his plea of such resigrnation Is not sufficient to bur the triut upoun such articles. A SUGGESTION has been made to-day that, should the Senate declde to ussume jurisdiction of the Impeach- ment case, the trial proper may be postponed until after Congress lhas completed its leglsla- tive business. This idea sccins to have been favorably reccived by prominent Democrats of the House, who are “anxious to complete their work nd reach home before the fall campaign begtus, Scveral of them expressed the opinion to~dny that lerrreawec of the House of Rep- rescutatives during the impeachment trinl was entirely unnecessury. No provision {s found in the Constitution requiring un impeachinent trial to be eld during thie aession of Congreas, and several State precedents arc referred to where such_trinls have been held during a recess of the Legislature, and at other places than the Capltal. SOME REPUBLICAN SENATORS, whase opinion was asked on this polnt, ex- pressed the bellef that the Senate would not agree to an adjournment of Congress untll after the close of the fmpeachinent trial. They eay that no provision Is made in the Constitution for calling the Senate together in extra session for suelin purpose, excupt fn the third section of the sccond article, There it is indeed pro- vided that the Preatdent may, on extraordinury oceaslons, convene both Houses, or either of them, but, §f Congress shonld adjourn before this trlal is completed, the President would be master of the situation,and could calithe Senato together or not, as he might sce fit. Taking all lhfilgl {nto consideration, it fa duubtful if any postponement of the trial occurs, KERR. CITARGES AGAINST THE SPEAREN. Spectal Dispaich fo The Triduna. ‘WasmiNgToN, D. C., Muy 20.—A vague state- ment was seut off this afternoon that grave, sharges had been made to members of one of the Committees of the House aguinst Speaker Kerr, und that witnesses had been called fn the case. The facta ore these: In 1608 A. P Green, of New York, was appointed First Lieutrnant in the regular army by Audy Johnson, on recotn- wendation of Mr. Kerr, then a mewmber of the House, Green was lntroduced to Kerr by L. Harvey, of New York, then Asslstant Door- keeper, sppointed by Representative Darling, of New York. When the lutter became Apprabier iuthe Custow-llouse, Harvey obtained a position under bim. Some time aince Harvey told sowme of his associates that he paid Mr. Kerr 8600 for the sppolntment of Green. That was without Harvey’s kuuwh:dge commugicated to the Gov- ermment authoritles o New York, and wus thence sent to Clymer's Committee. Upon belug _ faced with the story In New York, Harvey declared ita ™ trut] Both Harvey and Ureen were sumnmoned, and both seknowledged the servico. Gruen ar- rived yesterdoy and bad an informal examina- tion before tho Committee. Ho teatitied with great reluctancy, as he felt under wann person- obligations to Mr. Kerr. He, however, stated frankly that came bere, obtained an _ totroduction to Mr. Keyr through Harvey, and soon obtained Au sppolntment ws Fisst Lisutenant upen 1o PRICE FIVE CENTS. n%xcmlntlon of Mr. Kerr. He pald Harvey Harvey will be examined to-morrow morning if he arrives. Mr. Kerr says there Is nothing true In the story beyond the fact that Green was Introdurced” to hini, and that he secured his appointinent. This latter fact fashown by the rccords of the Department. Mr. Kerr himself licard the story somae weeks finee, and had It Iull{ inventigated by alaw firm. e says he will have no trouble I[n show- ing that the story of cy b hl“a st the Ty of money having been paid to APPROPRIATIONS, Becrotarv alludes in his letter te larga smount of work to be performed. e CONYIRMATION, Nzw Yorx, May 26.—A Washin # = “The Benato has confirmed the appoiat Ve, 0f Beligman fBrm\. the United Gtates Z 2.("' in Europs for the Tressury Depart~ THE RECORD. SRNATE. 7 Nasumvotox, D. C., May 26.—Mr. West, S >m the Committec on Rallroads, reported back 16 Benate bill to create a sinking fund for the 5 5 5 THE BENATE'S UNCOMPROMISING HOSTTLITY T0 4 & hnidation of Government bonds advanced to REDUCTION OF THE ESTIMATES. Special Dispaleh to The Tribune. i ‘Wasninaro, D.C., May 2%.—The Confe s ence Cominittee an the disagreetng votes of U two Houses em the Consular and Diplomatic Appropriation bill has falled to agree, and a new Committee will have to be appointed. The differences between the two Hounes Is so great that there is no hope of any agrcement by any Committee that may be selected, unless tho conferees on the part of one House or the other are fnstructed to agree to some substantial com- promise. ‘This Is not likely to occur at present. The Appropriation Committee of the Senate reported to-lay the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Appropriation bill, and recommended non-concurrence in nearly all those portions of it which provide for the wholesale reduction of the ralaries of employes of the Government, and also [n the number of public officers. In other words, the Committee recommenda an almost entlre repudiation of the work of the House in the line of retrenchment, and the Senate will undoubtedly pass n bill In substantial accord- ance with estimates submitted to the Houselnst December. Judging from present indications, there seeins to beapossibllity that the new flseal year may hegin before any of the important Ap- propriation bills for the support of the Govern- ment become laws. THE INVESTIGATIONS. EXPLODED. Bpectal Dispaich to The Trivune. WasmingToy, D. C., May 2.—The Treasury Expenditurcs Committee to-day examined clerks relative to the charges agoiust the Treasury. They arc the same old stories that money which 18 defective in printing hasbeen substituted and burnt fostead of other money intended for destruction, and that the goed money was sp- propristed by interested persons. ROBESON, Becretary Rohegon has prepared his answer to the published testimony of the Naval Commit- tee. There ia considerable to which he lins not us yet been able to obtain access to, That por- tion of the cvidence taken at Philadelphia, which has attracted most attention here, namely : that apporently connccting himeelf and the Cattels through bank accounts which the Com- mittee obtained nlxdfrhn.c!l in shape to suit themselves withou explunation, See- rctary Robeson has rn,-pm:d an - an- ewer. in_ great detatl. He gives u complete dociwmentary history of eaeli transne- tion, and produces‘chiécks and other bank paper connected with each. Heclalins that this state- ment will show beyond question that il his transactions with “the Cuttels were perfectly proper. Prominent Republicans who hinve seen this part of the cxplanation declare it Wil eur- tainly exonerate him before the country. The Naval Committee having refused to open 1ta doors to Becretary Robeson, his friends witl candeavor on Monday next to obtain an order fromn the House directing that the doors be opened. NEW YORK COSTOM-TIOUSE, The Democrats are endeavoring to obtaln an order to investigate the New York Custom- Housce during therecess. The Republicans will use all means possible to the minurity to pre- vent any Committee frow sitting during the recess. A VAL'!TAIHJI OPFICER. Mr. Hewltt, of New York, testitied this momn- tng that Le was convineed from personal ex- perience that the engineer of tho House does not know the difference between s high and low-preesure engine, POSTAL FRAUDS. Ex-Postmoster General Creswell was exam- ined by the House Committee on Post-Oflices and Post-Rouds to-day, and teatified, The first year that he wus Postmaster Geuceral there wus searcely auy straw-bidding, but in 1870, after an examination of certain bids, he vamo to the conclusion that they were not made in good faith. He prepared’the draft of a bill which he thought would protcet the Department. This bill was considered in the Senate. He wanted to exclude manifestly fictitious bids, and in case of faflure by the lowest bidder to comply with his contract, to have authority to make n contract with any other bidder or outside persun. This was struck from the U], and o provision fnserted that in the case of the fallure of a contractor, the Postmaster-General shonld tako the next lowest bid, and as soon 28 it was thus amended, the bill became a law. He then called on the Attorney-General for his opinion whetber, after the failure of a contractor and the refusal of thie next lowest bidder to perform the gervice, he had the right to select any other than the next lowest bidder, or was required to advertise for proposals. Tle Attorney-General sald he must advertise. Mr. Creswell expladued, with the aid of oflicial data, reasons for his uc- tion on certaln contracts. NOTES AND NEWS. THE PRESIDENT'S BALARY. Special Dispatch te The Tribune, WaspiNetoN, D. C., May 26.—Wright, of Towa, gives notice that he will Insist on passing the bilt reducing the President’s salary to §235, 000, notwithstanding the President's veto. Its pussage by the Seuate is doubtful. When the bill first passed many of the Scnutors were ab- scat, and it hud o big msjority. CLAPP, The House Committee on the Judiclary dis- cussed at considerable length to-day the ques- tion submitied to it whether the Government Printer is amenable to tmpeachment by the House. Although no vote was reached, there is no doubt this question will be declded in the negative. Different members of the Committes have arrived at this conclusion by different processes of reasouing. rITzZRIUON. 5 "The caucus selection for the successor of Fitz- hugh was ratlfied Ly the election of Johu B. Putterson, of New emuy.uDoorkceS«. He was able to take th iron-clad oath, and, in this respoct, s an cxcel:uou among the principal Housc employes. Patterson is o defeated can- didate for Loll':reull‘ and is said to be a capable dnd efticient man, He enjoys the respect of all who know hiln, It seems probable that the House, after ransacking for stx mouths the can- didates that the party could furnish, hos ut last found s person qualiiied to 1l the duties of Duurkeeper. TRY AGATN. The Chlcfin Inter-Ocean_prints a letter and indorses it editortally to the effect that during the War, in the winter of 1803-3, at Lexingtou, Ky., whenever a Kentucky Rebel was brought ti by Union soldlers, the first thing they would do would be tosend to Bristow, uud the writer uever knew an instance, when Ben Bristow did uot usc his {ntluenca Lo get his Kentucky uelgh- bors out of trouble, aud sometlmes tlicy were knowu to be active bushwhackers. This letter is totally unfounded from tiret to last. Bristow was not once in Lexington durfug the years named, and st the time indicated was clhewbere {u the field with his regiment. To the Wastern® dssociated Pross. CADINET MENTINU. WasmxoroN, D, C., May 2.—The Cublnet session to-diay was attended by all the members exeepting Judge Hermi(‘mli’ who has uot yet returned from New Yor! he principle tu‘vlc of discussion was the case of Lawrence, the silk suuggler, whose plea of guilty of the charga of forgecy was mentioned” to “the Cablnct h‘y Jufig: ‘Taft, who returned from New York lha morniug. There was some discussion upon th subjeet of the trial of Lawrence, und the under- standing fe thut he will be tried only on the charge to which he has pleaded guilty, and not on the other counts. Much routine business recelved attention in the Cabinet, und thers was some consideration of Indian matters. A telegrum has beew ro- culved from Bisinarck anuoutclug that serious feurs exiat that the Indians will make s rald upon that settlement. Gen. Bherman does not think that this will happen, but the proper authoritics have been authiorized to cull upon the commundant of the ucarcst milltary post for aid. COTTON CLADMS, Becretary Bristow says the list of all cotton clatms prescutod to wad paid by the Trcuur{ Departuient from January, 1565, to the presen time will be perfected aud Lransmitted o the Houso st o cadliest day practicable. The £ "be Central & Western Pacific Ratiroad Com- sany with amendments, and a written report on thio subject; also o new Wil to ercato a sinking- fund for the llquidation of Government bonds advanced to the Union Pacllic Railroad Com- pany, snd for Lthe seittement of the claima of the Government on account of said bonds. Placed on the calendar, The bill provides that the United States shall creditthe Company with $15,000,000, the com- puted value of §,000,000 scres of lands, to be re- conveyed to the Government, which sum, together with the $1,000,000 now duc for Government transportation, shall be made the basis of & ainking fund, and the Company Is to psy Into the United States Treasury such sutn approximate, not ex- ceeding $750,000 a year, aa will, when added to othier sums credited to the sioking fand, with 6 per cent intereat per annum, compounded semi-an- nually, be sufficient to extinguish the Governmoent suhsidy bonds snd simple interest therson at ma- turity. The bill 8180 requires the Company to provide for and pay the land-grant bonds issued en all tae landa which are to be reconveved to the Govern- ment. The bill reported from the sanfe Commitiee to create a sluking fand for the Central Pacific Rall- rond Compnuy contained the same provisions, ex- cept that the money g}l“!m!nl Into the Guited States. Tressury is to he 40,000 per year. The Com- pany s 10 reconvey and have credit for 6,000,000 ucren of land in Utsh and Nevads at (Lo same vale uatfon of $2.30 per acre. Mr. Morrill, from the Committee on Appropri tions, reported, with vorions amendments, the House bifl making apprapriations for tia leglala- tive, exceutive, and jualcial expenses of the Gove crnwment for the fiacal year. Placed un the calen- “The Naval Appropriation bill, received from the House yeaterduy, was road by ita title, and refer- red, I&Fslnuvt businces was then auspended, and coneideration of the articles of impeachinent wus resumed with clored doors. Without a decirfon, the doors reopened, and tha Senate adjourned. HOURE. Mr. Dunnell introduced a bill for the reltef of certain settiers on public lands. Passed. 3r. Cox nsked leave to offer o resolution direct- ing the Secretary of War to furnish the fouss with o atatemcnt of the number of troops now atationed in the Southern States, snd all Information con- nected therewith, ~ Objected to. The Speaker then called on committeca for re: ports of a private natare, Mr. Brown, of Kentucky, from the Committes on Ciaim, presented the message of the President vetalng the Senate bill for the relief of G. B. Tylet and E, 11 Luckett, the asslgnecs of Willlam Cheatham, and noved that the bill pass, notwit! standing the Prealdent's veto. Passcd—yeas; 18! nays, 14. Mr. Teese offercd a reeolution sppointing J. H. Adopted, Pattermon Doorkeeper of the Tutre. and Patterman was sworn iuto the office. The Speaker prescnted & mexsage from the President vetolng the bill providing for recording deude, mortguges, and other conveyances affecting real estate in the District of Columbla. The mes- sage was read and the bil) was passcd. On mation of Mr. Eden, Chalrman of the Com- mittec on War Claime, the House considered the bill making an_appropriation for the payment of clams reported allowed by the Commissioner of Clatms. Paeed. Mr. Luttrell introduced a resolntion reciting that a recent publication charged that $300,000 had been cxpended by the Pacific Const 'to pro- cure the passage” of the bill to carry inta effect the treaty with the Tawsilan Isl- onds, and directing the Committee on Ways and Means to make immediate Investization inta the truth or falsity of such charges. e do- nired the closest Investlgation, and If any one had any testimony that any money had been used in Toblying for the, pasrage of the bill bo would ba glad to seo the bl defeated (n the Senate. The louse then went Into Cummiites of tbe Whole, Mr. Sayler (Oblo) in 1be chair, on the pri- vatccaiendar, and a aauwber of privato billa wero oncd, The louse proceeded to conatder the bill for tho retirement_of Judze McCandices. The questlon being on agreeing to the Senate smendment pro- viding that he shall reeign his ofice within aix ‘months afier the parsage of ti ct, it was agreed toyeas H0, naye 8, and the Lil passed. Adjourned. “THE PRODIGAL SON.” Destruction by Fire at Cincinnati Last Night of Dubufe's Great P'lcture—Its Commercial Value 8100,000. &Special Dispatch to The Tridune. CincrsNaTi, O, May 20.—Dubufe’s great painting, *The Prodigsl Son," was destroyed by fire this eveulug nt Melodeon Hall, in this city, which was also destroyed. The painting hud been fur some timo on cxhlbition here This great master-work attracted more visitors in Chicago thau any- where else in the West. It is insured for $25,- 000, and had been insured as high as $50,000. Itg value {8 estimated at $75,000 at the lowest figure. It wus finished in 1867, and wos first framed in this city & few years since. It was the property of Heory W. Derby, an old Cincinuatian. The fire caught from o gas- jet to the curtain of the picture while the janitor was lightlng up at half-past 7 p.m., and im- medintely consumed the great painting, and soon destroyed the hall, which was in the thini- story of the northwest corner of Fourth and Wulnut streets, adjoining the Gibson House. The hall was one of the oldest in_ the clty, and was well_known as a public place for many years, Of late it has been used (oramateur et~ tertalnments. The Allemania Club rooms, bue low, were badly wrecked. To the Western Assoctated Press. CINCINNATI, Mu‘y 2.—Fire broke out about 8 o'clock to-night fn Mclodeon Hall, where Du- bufe's great pulnting * The Prodiigal Sou,” was ou exhibition, commencing in the drapery that surrounded the painting, thence quickly commu- nicating to that tine work of art,which'was soon totally destroyed. The tire burned the roof of the buflding and the upper story. The lower floors were \lelu%ul with water, but not burned. The Allemania Soclety, occupants of the hall and 8 fow other rooms, losa $10,000; insurance, $10,000. Loss on bailding, $4,000; fully' insured. Mr. Derby, owner of the painting deatroyed, cstimates its commerclal value at §100,000. 1t was Insured for $25,000 fu Cincinnatl companies. The orig- inal cost of the picture is placed by Mr. Derby ut sbout 30,000, Otler swaller losses in the bufldiug_ure estimated ot $10,000, chiefly by water. The nanes of the insurance companlcs cannot be ascertalued to-night. LOUISIANA. Anothor Conflict of Authority Buccessfally Started, New OnuBANg, May 26.—A lively contest is progressing for the Judgeship of the Superlor District Court. During Gov. Kellogg's absence, Lieut. Gov, Antoine conumissloned Judge B. L. Lynch, of thq Fourth District Coart, to bs Judge of the Buperior District Court, vice Hawkins deceased. Gov, Kellogg yesterday commissioned Gen. Hugh J, Campbell as Judge of the Bu- perior District Court. This morning Judge Campbell tovk possession of the court-room aided by ssquad of Metropolitan police. Judge Lynch arrived soon after, and called on the Bheriffto put bim In _possession of the Court, which order the Bherifl uhe{ad. By thu advice of counsel, Gov. McEuery has writ- ten an opinlon, Attorney-General Fields being dead, stating that the reinoval of Judge Lync by the Governor would bu uncoustitutional as well as an outrage upon public order. The Sheriff ordered the_pollce away, and refused to recugulza Campbell, who thereupon withdrew, Judge Lynch then opened court sud proceeded with business, Camvbell will scck his Judge- ship through the courts. ———————— CORRECTION. Cuicago, May 2.—The fullowing ts giver publicity in order to correct misapprehensions which way have arlsen from an iucorrect stase- went already published {n the East: **The 8ol ery of the Army of the Cunberland will have its tenth wnnual reunion .at Philsdel- [ o gy i v R Erealdsat