Evening Star Newspaper, January 18, 1873, Page 1

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The largest were Preceeding» of the Committee To-day. | under the Oakes Ames contract) in the manner | Owned no stock in credit mobilier. Never provided in the nt and some other ing directly on the question sub- I examined the question, and gave an opinion to the effect holders the had ony fuformation that stock stood in in name on the books of that company. Never — Mr. Oskes Ams say to whom he sold | probably these ®f Mrs. and Miss Richardson, = DOUBLE SHEET. | Mrs. Alexander, R. Shepherd, and Mes. Donn Washington News and Gossip. | Piatt. Owing to indispesition, Mrs. General Judge Poland’s special committee to inquire into the credit mobilier charges resumed its ses- sion at ten o'clock this morning,and BenjaminM. FAREWELL APPEARANCE OF Union Pacific stock could vote their own Poland.—On the books of the company William Myers did not receive. Mrs. and Miss | Boyer, ex-member of Congress from Pennsy!- | shares regardiess of the orexy rapning with Shave bere pendured ete Mt apeoamibes MLLE AMER, INTERNAL REVENUE-—The receipts from this | Brooks were making calls, and consequently did | vania, being sworn testfied as follows: it, and that the aftairs’of ‘the corparation charenel the stock stand in Seep mame, and the new Parisian Opera Bouffe source to-<ley were €317 087.14. 2 { not receive, much to the disappointment of their | STATEMENT OF EX-REPRESENTATIVE BOYER. | could not be tied upin the handsof afew in- bad any intormation of Qiat fact. 1 appear voluntarily before the committee a summons because I have been men- friends, who testified their feelings at climbing the high steps and findt diviivalsin the way attempted by the terms of ‘Tex TRovere with the water works at the contracts and agreements, and that the y Mr. MertickDo you | | | os mieaiecies the house closed, by | tioned in the ‘as the Owner of stock In an WIS (SATURDAY) EVENING Treasury Department still eoutinnes, much to | jeaving piles 0 au ovevionding'the | tho credit mobiller whilst 1 was 'a member at | Scheme, of the, credit mobilier was one which | icalings or © sew and original Drama, in four acis, by Edwin F. | the Imconvenience of the employes. man servant with messages of regret that the | Congress. Tdesire that I may bo exmatved te Union Paciao rstcpa compen ceeuee Theroe, entitled ————ao ladies had decided to have no winter. —Last evening was signalized by four enter- tainments, and some persons could not resist A. i think T to it, accountable to the latter company for the | transactions, but Idon’t remember what profits accruing to him from the construction | were. It has been a long time ago. Contracts. Down to the time these papers were e Can you recall any of these entries. placed in my bands I knew ali nothing of day relation to my purchase of that stock. I have nothing to conceal concerning it. I took the stock in my own name and have so held it ever since, as the books will show. I held seventy- five shares as my own and twenty-five shares as Wm. J. HEALY, the navy paymaster charged with embezzling $10,000 of government funds, has been released, in New York on $5,009 bail. oom they ACROSS THE WATER, Preduced with new Scone | great cast—Mewrs er. > e1 i leas- the organization, and the details of the credit + You have no memory at all touching the: Thorne, Bowers, Barr, Mewtames Saville and Stam | | LIRUTENANT§COMMANDER Hexny Grass | the temptation of going to all. open. trustee for my wife, making one hundred shares | robilicr, or of the value of its stock. But | 41 Notheus poate tha tee eeuing them. key. as hoon onleset to Gnty ott Gee Atiatig ‘sietion || Suter Snees te tee ey St weleite pase ae | in all. Ta warp regarded it a0 8 le I then aw there was abundant ground for | think I saw on these books two or three entries en per steamer of Ist February next. Thee General | sateen bad no invite. | cberation never denied ha: further trouble and litigation, andl as onl ar 1 reference to parties ! supposed to be meinbers —————— eve receptions are informal, and no invita- | investment. ‘id not interfere wit the results, sold out my interest in the credit | of Cor » 1 remem)er sir, but very litte MONDAY, January 2. 2 AMONG THE VisiToRS at the White House | tions for them are issued, but all comers “ a8 a member ef Congress. I entered Congress | mobilier, nor did I, at time, or in any man- | about if = MISS CARLOTTA LECLE RQ, who saw the President this morning were Sec- | Made weleome. Some of the guests attend in | in 1865 and retired four afterwards. During | ner have any interest of any kind or character |" Mr. Merrick—Well, he good enongh to tel! a ng full evening dress, oth siting cost g . zs al ull evening dress, others in ng costume, | that time neither the credit mobilier nor the | in said com anyother than as hereinbefore stated | us what do remember. You have just said le retaries Fish and Boutwell; Senators Spencer, | gnd adelightfal hour of social contesention 1a . 3 3 you i z eee i aia e U. P.R. R. required any legislation by Con, So far as Mr. Ames is concerned, his action wax | you remember some names. Lad LADY OF LYONS Beda ~ Beata wene Seneca aotnanes. | ere that I know of. The land grants and subsidies | the result of my application to him for the pur. |’ A. Ihave read. so much in the newspapers = — a ve egnene. pee = —The Speaker of the Honse held his first | to the Union Pacific R. RK. had all been voted chase of the stock. My action was induced | lately that I have got itall mixed up. 1 remean- Cenuine. , Wallace, Bingham, ond | . reception of this season last evening, and, as | before I became a member of Congress, and the y by the conversations had ver nothing I cam swear to positively. LINCOLN HALL. Tux Lapigs oy WASHINGTON are actively | usual, a large crowd attended. b> gong relating to the postponement who was actuated, as I w . Have you an: ? — —The two most notable events of the eveni: of the payment interest on the Govern- lenounced as a gross injustice . My impression is that some entries sbowou 7 interesting themselves in behalf of the naval mos vi ing, t tool had left . THREE NIGHTS ONLY, ies ard taaaameiee by the Atton, | Ment Bonds, left | on him by ¢he company, and it was well known | some members of Congresshad stock. COMMENCIN cadets at Annapolis, and no doubt prevail eves, Were thezedeption given by the ——— conscious of ever | to both of them as {t was to ever y, that my . Who were they? THURSDAY BYEN 23, upon the Sheretary of the avy Code the | ney General and Mre. Beceem and the Lara} having (eye gee hap age Bi rang | Connection with Congress baka gee with m, os I think Mr. Patterson was one, cadets to partici in nal ceremo- | given by Senator and Mrs. Frelinghuysen. measure in rerest ther cre then term, The report ¥ ,SEORGIA MINS ‘s nies on the fourth of Murel cadets sre | Slegance aud taste in all the appointments, for mobiller or the Union Pacific railroad. “Tinvite | beta sa = iS. au een jaurned from their European Tov, before this committee lished im the Sows markers Tn reference,to entries touching Mir y fore . as pul new: c cl splendidly drilled, and will no doubt divide the | brilliant company, and for genuine enjoyment most critical examination of my record. Comb has testified | Pacierson? na = pers, show that Mr. Maving appeared before the Royal families of Eng- | honors of the occasion with thé West Pointers. | these two entertainments have never been sur- | The investment in credit mobilier stock was i he had requested Mr. Ames to let me have A. 1 think he paid some money for some of fand and Germany in their original ecenes of a. passed. The invitations to the Bai 8 Gene- | recommended to me by Dr. Thos. C. Durant, | some it mobilicr stock. Not one word of | the stock. That is 1 judge so trom the entries. PLANTATION LI Battorixes FoR SExaTors—There was | rabsreception were for cight o'clock, and Mrs, | Who was my pereonal friend, and with whom I | this ever came to my knowledge from bim (Mr. . Weill, what other names? FAMILY MATINEE SATURDA another unsuecessful ballot for Senator yesti'r- for te ‘Williams expressly requested to come promptly at ¢ ¢ purchase of one hundred shares ra tarpeoee the | stper, eta time when Gis cnsoeser Goente: hour, and improve the ed seats at Ellis ILLARD’S HALL, Ames) or an: other person, related in th me BAM statement Weil, sir, 1don’t remember. The only one day in the Arkansas legislature, resulting to remember distinctly is, aud Iam vot , except as I have and I desire here to I see! - G: |. 85, Bowe opportunity for a dance before the rooms were and the profits dependent thereupon were | recall the fact that when the m above | positive of that, is Mr. Patterson. Did not re- STREET, NEAR Mm Starr. Pye Th A Ttmn'ibcaght Dace penne crowded. Of course, many promised to be | by no means certain. This was in the winter of | related occurred the whole country. te- | member the name of Mr. Garheld. Bid mat re a will be clected to-day. punetual, and of course no one was, s0 the de. | 1806. The stock was not actually transferred to | sounded with praises of the rented PROF. CROMWELL has the honor to announee the THEEKE LAST NIGHTS of his magr ART ENTERTAINMENTS. THURSDAY NIGHT, 16th Jannary, TRELAND AND COTLAND. FRIDAY NIGHT, 17th Jannary, ROME, AND ACROSS THE CONTINENT. SATURDAY NIGHT, 13th Jannar ANTIQUE AND MODERN STATUARY. SATURDAY—MATINEE. WONDERS OF TH wes. Thonght he saw something about Mr. Wilson. T! the saw somcthing which tended to refer to Mr. Colfax. Could not remember what it wes. The entries were made ina poet memorandum book. Judge Merrick.—Can you say, under the ob- ligation you bave taken to tell the truth, that you have no know! . direct or indirect. jouching Mr. Ames’ dealings with members vi ot esterday bul- | lightful music was not mode the ‘most of, as the x aged) Boron es rendered difficult. But whether dancing is possible or not, dance music has the most enlivening effect at a reception, and Mrs. Williams deserves thanks for providing this pleasant accompani- ment to conversation. The supper was as usual of the best, and the table arranged. with taste. The coffee room adjoined the dressing room. —Senator and Mrs. Frelinghuysen threw open the entire first and second floors of their large house to their friends. ‘The parlors were adorned with exquisite flowers arranged in baskets The Louisiana fusion loted for U. 8. Senator without aiy result. Tue Hovse Committee or Crams this morning agreed to Senate bill No. 8&3, for tie relief of Francis U. Gibbens, the contractor wao erected the Agricultural building. The clajm was for additional compensation on account of alleged changes in the plans and specifications the contract was signed. The case has pending a long: time, and has received a poco a ‘and careful examination by the Senate and Honse committees, several of our best architects being exami: in regard to the case. energy by the constructorsof the Union Pacific railroad They had pushed the work with igor, and under great dificulties. In Ms Anes te chief engineer, in reviewing the difficulties at- 867, and.some time afterwards the additional nding the tion, the country that 25 shares, which I to me During the past two years the road had been as trustee for my wife. This completed the | built throngh an Indian country, with all the original contract between Dr. Durant and tribes banded hostile. Our best Thad no idea of wrong in the matter, nor do I | ablest men have killed, our cars, stations | Congress other than what you have detailed? uow see it concerns the publie. No one | and ranches burned, our men driven off, and | A“ No. sir, Ldon't remesaber. Ehuneeted with either the credit mobilier or the | our stock stolen. Graders and track-layers, | By Mr. Smithers:—Had Union Pacific stock Union Pacific railroad*ever directly or indi- | ti-men and station builders have ha: transferred to him by Mr. Ames, between six rectly, or in any way hinted that my services 2s | sleep under guard, and seven hundred shares, for which he pa'd no & member of Congress were expeeted in behalf | work in the day tim consideration. Afterwards retransferred them of either corpora ideration of the me until long after I had agreed to take it. There was some difficulty and delay in obtaining all I had agreed to take. At first 75 shares were for and transferred to me in December, in co - 4 mechanical tools in one | to Mr. Ames. PA shoot : . - tant | Phe hoa ernie rae. IB Mreaths. | Stock Lobtained, and certaluly no such services | {uote amd, Meir, mechani other, and they | At 12:15 the committee adjourned until 1 coupon tick: " stom Cotton For Forrirications—An Important | The house is furnis! uxuriousty, and were ever rendered. I was much less embar- | have often to drop the one and use ‘the other.” | o’clock Monday morning. sian to the Matinee in ali parts of the Hail, Precedent Estabiished.—Au important case was ers in which sofas were | rassed as a member of Con by the owner- | 4% = The graders went to their work stacked their arms by the euts, and L y with hostile bands of Tudians in view, ready to pounce upon, kill and sealp any unlucky oF negligent person who. j opportiinity. Down to this time the interest on the bonds advanced by the government had been paid by the company, aml with only about 400 miles of the road completed, there had been saved to the government in the cost of trans- portation for the year 187, over $1,590,000. ¥ person seemed satisfied with what was being done, and astonished at the results pro- wed, These facts, together with the recog- nized high character of most of the gentlemen connect-d with the enterprise, were sufficient to satisiy any person wnlearned in the data, which those versed the secrets of the credit He contracted for it in the usual way. The mobilier in purchasing stock in either com- gotiation was wholly with Mr. Durant. Itcom-| pany. And it will be remembered that menced in 1866. Witness was ready to pay for | the | praises of what was being done the stock long betore it was delivered to him. | swelled on until they burst forth in the Tingis Received the seventy-five shares in December. | of bells and the firing of caunon all over eke 187, through Mr. Durant, and paid for it when | country when, in the 5 ring of 1869, it wasan- | the checks by sume member of the committee, it was transterred. Could not remember the | nounced that the last spike had beendriven, and | and 1 told it was my own private matter. total amount of dividends which he received. | that the tracks of the U. P. R. R. and Central | if Thad nted an accomnt, it would proba- but had no deubt he received th: P. R. R. had been united, and that an iron way | bl. ave boon allow stockholders. He had no negoti spanned the continent from ocean to ocean. - How did the committee know any thing Ames; did not think he ever conversed with! The completion of the road brought to the sur. | about those checks? him on the gebiect until after he (witness) be- | face the contentions and quarrels amongst the A. They were no seeret. came a stockholder. a parties who held the secrets and power of the Q. 1 will ask if at the time you gave those By Mr. Merrick :—Left in 1899. Never | credit mchitler. ‘Then developed the fact= | checks was uot Ms. liarian Secretary of the Le- Yoted to smother ary in ja tuto the af | which now give <iection and tone to the public | terior? “airs of the Union Pacific railroad. judgment, but they are not those with witich to He was Secretary of the Interior, but I JAMES F. WILSON, OF IOWA, measare the motives and actions of men who | don't remember if he wasor not at that time. was sworn, and testified as follows : acted under the former state of facts. What I | Has no knowl any sub-agent expending ight and paid for ten shares of the | «lid was under the former state of facts, with no | one dollar to le ion. GAbital stock of the credit mobilier of America: | suspiclon that they were not truc, and | Q. Did they present tovyou at the time such the shares was one hundred | would not continue true to the’ end papers as satisfied you that ali the muney was ud dollars. The | The very fact that McCom» threatened to Sapenited by them legitimately? giving the beaux and belles fair oppor: tunity for harmless flirtations. Senator and Mrs. Frelinghuysen and their eldest dangh- ter, stood at the parlor door receiving, ring pleasant greetings to all their guests. ‘he President and M rant chaperoned their sweet young daughter. They stood in the second parlor, and the guests, with one accord, paid their respects to them on arriving. A jarge room, running nearly across the house, was giveu up to the dancers, and most charming music was provided. The supper room in the rear of the parlors was admirably arranged, ant the table was as beantiful as fresh flowers, wax Kghts in handsome candelabias, pyramids, fruits, moulded ices, and the finest china and glass could make it.’ Every delicacy was pro- ines were in abundanee. ing at both tainments was superb. Never before this winter has ma; cent dressing becn so general. Nearly dress worn at th " ship of credit mobilier stock than [ should have been had I owned stock ina national bank, or in an iron furnace, or a woolen mill, or even a holder of government bouds, for there was im- portant — while I was in Congress affecting all these interests, but no legislation whatever concern: credit mobilier. I can therefore find not my conduct in that regard to regret. It was in my judginent both honest and honorable and consistent with my position as a member of Congress, vestment turned out to be profitable my or regret is that it was no larger in amount. IN ANSWER TO QUESTIONS of Jndge Poland, Mr. Boyer testified he did inquire particularly in what way or throug’ whom he was to ft the stock contracted for. it yesterday disposed of by the House committee of claims, ing that of Cowan & Dickinson, Senate bill No. 96. The claim is for a large amount of cotton, nearly three hundred bales, |.) used in building for ci- Buell, and is the iirst caxo Ne. 2. In the Wilson credit mobilier investigating committee, yesterday, after our report closed, the testimony of Thomas C. Durant was con- tinued, and he testified that Joseph B. Stewart and Alex. Hay were furnished with moncy tw ettle with the Leavenworth and Pawnee rail- soad. In a conversation with Mr. Oakes Ames, when the latter said he wanted to see what money had been expended, and said, “1 want to see What money las been paid to members of Congress; they must do as we want thezn or pa: the moncy ” witness replied, * if £ paid them, Mr. Ames, | should i@ you about it.” Question. I ask you to state, to the best of your knowledge aid belief, that these two checks spoken of by you as sent to Mr. Harlan are not embraced fh this account. Answer. They are not. I never rendered any account for them. There was a question about Gener: uae poy cor and win babl; character are 8 pass where the proor | is satisfactory, Re ooentalh being disposed to treat cotton as practically «mn the same footing as lumber or timber used in fortifications. Tux Five Per Cet. Loan.—ay Cooke & Co., associated with the Mess Rothschild, Morton Bliss & Co., of New York, and Morton, Kose & € of London, associated with the Mesers. Morgan & Barings, of London, throygh their representatives this morning submitted to Secretary Boutwell written propositions fur ne- fotiating the balance of the new tive per cent. in ($300,000,000.) The Secretary reserved a definite decision until afte meeting of the ys and means committee called tor Tuesd: next, when the subject will come up before that counnittee for final action. The Secretary wiil be govered by the decision of the comuiittee. But in no case will he consent to place more than $10,000,000 on the market at a time. The Caldwell ‘The Senate committee on privileges and elee- tions met this morning and resumed their inyes- ligation into the election of Senator Caldwel!, MATINE! ED: j= 1 The Most Novel, ibe World! TREL! in Grand Glee Miscellancoas between the 5 not say a word ¢ ins Alice Molteno, ew Music’ New Dours open at e. Reserved . 316-5 iant harpist, Ac.. &e., &e. Dances! Ever mee at S o'clock 7 Songs an Ze METROrOLi TAN f ARIETY THEA- This week the greatent cards in the profewsion— Pov New sans Whe ‘The Little Infant Wonder, BABY BENSON, the smartest and most extraordinary child in the worll, not quite five Years of age, whose wonderful S me, w Personativn Char r be my © @ separat After their reception was over, about twelve o'clock, the Attorney Gen ‘ral und Mrs. Williams finished the evening at Senator Unghuysen’s. Mrs. Grant wore a pale mauve sik with trimmings of violet velvet, skirt on traine, waist decolletee. Mrs. Wiliams wore bine silk with white silk intermingled éa the most ar- tistic manner, and an exquisite white poipt lace shawl gracefully draped over the corsage. Mrs. of Kansas. Ex-Governor Carney testified that | Hughes, Mrs. Williams’ sister, wore white silk he reecived €15,000 in two notes—one for $10,009 | With scarlet trimmings. Mrs. Frelinghuysen and ene for $5,000—for withdrawing from | Wore @ lilac silk hai mely and becomingly the senatorial contest. Received these notes | trimmed. Miss Frelinghuysen wore a white he L eat Company in & io of Nuveltive, or carry his claim to the conrts for adjudieation They presented me such accounts as I was FA’ S for Ladies and Cuikiren | from Len T. Smith, but t ox de chamlery with ruffles _ m4 whs of itself caleulated to allay sas eapieoe satisfied “Sith at the time. Employed Mr EVE at p.m. ty & he ered = with white satin. ary of frand or wrong in the affairs of the company: | Stewart and Hay as lawyers. Mr. Stewart lad EXTRA NOTICE.—Grand Complimentary Ban-fit | Shae meg Frelinghuysen wore Pars straw-colored | to for $5,090 of it, to | for such a suit would of necessity bring to hgh! | an office here, and Mr. flay was here on behalf HS SAGEE B. BENZE, THURSDAY complained — that fag Oil od trimmings gf @ deeper shads. 1 to. Theurd nothing more of this stock until | the whole history of the operations of the com. | of ons of chose Tata ca iy eae tere om Sens JSS | the =10,00 promised, Caldwell sald the Kansag | Miss Nello Grant wore over tite silk a | some time in the year 183-—the exact time 1 | pany. ‘Wiktbés wae alomiy: cxnainel on to lhe W 4gHINGTON THEATER COMIQUE Pacific’ rail Paris mnslit 8° yalenciennes lace overitress, e e cannot state, but ‘certainly not earlier than yery simple and suitable tor a fresh young girl. | May—when! met in this city Mr. H.S. MeComb Miss Madge Dent over white wore a salmon | (wi silk. 2 ‘ole wore a lovely French dress of t ik, with polonaise of, gauze de chombery. | heard ane revronety) wher den tionhad between us, asked ine ff I held any a scarf sasb of rose and'whit:, Mra. Stock- us, let was regal im its nificence. It | credit mobilier stock. Itold him that I did not— that Mr. Ames had once asked me to subscribe was one of the flesh tints of silk elaborately trimmed with crescents of black velvet grouped | for 35,000 of it, but that I had declined the offer. Mr. McComb replied that I could get that stock in an artistic manner, lovely flowers and rich he wished I w so. I told lace completing the trimming. A necklace of % ry oul im that knew but little about it, and inquired solitaire diamonds encircled her throat, aud y rb diamond ornaments ‘odin her black | its yalue. He said that would depend somewhat pair, Mes, Green, of Efizabetay Ned. ee | Mevtanancent wet taae tne wot eotieas because of that; thathethought he could get it at par, and that he wonld take it, f the money to pay for it and allow me au advance, whieh would have been a liberai nn for the negotiation. He then ‘the cir- cumstances mder which he had a number of shares; that he facts in relation to contracts and transfers, amd (Eleventh street, south Pennsylvania avenue. ANOTHER NEW HOST OF TALENT. Begogement of the most wonderful RINCE JADE DJALMT. (Prince Of Abyssinia im his own right.) And justly called THE MAN OF MYSTERY. Engagement of the accomplished gvmnast®. WILLIAM FOREPA UGH. Mice ALICE NAPIER, In their thrilling teats ted suncand dance men, Manchester » great Duteh comedian, G-orge 3 Suight thr dashing vocalist and actress, Miss Sallie Masia. jhe Leautifal character vocalists, Foy elsters Grand Ballet Troupe “He mily Smith, Emma Mor tie Gra ‘ay. Sallie lie Andor- road company had agreed (9 give bim_ $10,090, and en he recetted it would pay ye Bataech said if this rai road sompany did not give, him the money he would not aid them legislation in Con- gress. The company, ‘he understoed, paid Caldwell the sum’ ‘meutioned above. — To yitness’ own Knowledge Caldwell pail Mr. Beyers, a. member of the legislature, $2,500 {ur his'vote. Mr. James F. Leggett, another member of the legislature was also bought np by Caldwell. Caldwell promised to loan an- other member of the legislature #2,000 it he would vote for him. The member did vote for him, but Caldwell refused to Joan him the money, ashe agreed todo. Gov. Carney said he wauted it understood that he was an unwill- ing witness to these transactions, and intimated o | that he was very sorry for his part in the busi- | description, with lace and bl trove's taagaiacons Mr. Anthony, editor of the Leavenworth | blaesilk, with court train, embroidered in silver Time?, Was recalled, but his testimony was nut pearls. serene. wesy ins . Pca, Soe bright, intelligeat ‘m. L. Burke, one of the editors of the Lear- | face looked the more attractive from the becom- guworth Times, testitied that when he was pub- | ingress worn, of watermolon: A lishingithe Leavenworth Builetin during thee-n- | diamond locket glittered on her neck, Mins atorial contest, Cakiwell agreed to pay for the | Sally Coleman, of Baltimoze, grand-daughter : 5. KNI¢ printing of additional papers, political docu- | lorclajss aay tants gpa oe LtX OLN macy. pared ttt lM im visiting. She wore over blue silk a white int lace overdress. Miss Ella Ray and ber at dwell, but was unable t THEODORE THOMAS ad riend Miss Mason were very handsomely wish to say in conclusion that when I entered in 1861, I did so as the representative i wuauil y im favgr of fu. Constracton of & allroad tthe Batter Ms predecessor had been chairman of the commit ee on the Pacific railroad. To his efforts iu favor of the construction of such a road, more than to any other one thing, he owed his last election to Cor My disirict at that time ry haif ed to secure the location of the road 80.45 to have it commence on the western boun- darref my district, and thus secure connection with it tor the Lowa roads en ene. and in course of construction. Tie bill of 1862 se- cured this result, and yee it earnest, I supported the Dill of 1864, believing the repre Septations made as to its necessity to be truc, 1 ‘ked ax efficiently as I could to promote the ‘ Smterests of the section of the country I was rep- |] and equi scription in good faith; that’ course. resenting. 1 was the pronoun friend of suc land fused to recognize his subséription ° Jegislauon as would tend to develop that grea’ A. trying to cheat him out of his rights tender #: | wostern country. I regarded the Pacific rail Sed at “Sosa te Nat Saueny | Seraat Gat F eer ee ou it fect 5 vi wor fully jhe would enforce his - ite mere it, but that he yak that on being asked wh — ae" n Packie rallrond OU Net ny i Fad without giv . Sontract is Oa es Ames, said that th¢ company not means te do 90. A coutract coud net be made with Oakes Ames without giving him the benefit of the portion of the road Sinead constructed and oe Tor by the railroad compauy. The stockholders of both the Union Pacttic railroad company and credit mobiuer were the same, with a few exceptions, these representing not more than $4,000 or $5.00) of the stock of the Union Pacific railroad com- a . Mr. Hoar.— Sup the road was built eco- nomicaily and without unusual haste, and tae capital stock had been subscribed for and paid in cash, would not the amount of the govern- ment loan of $24 000,000 and a capital stock of $57,000,000, amounting to $45,000,000, have built ped ihe road without reference to rose Stockton’s guest, Wore a most easily and ini toilet of pent silk prot cite 99 white. Her jewelry was splendid. Mrs. Marcy, wife of Gen. Marcy, wore an apricot silk of the most elegant denctiguen, with lace and black velvet as trim- Weaver, Julia Be wn, Aiaie Dounelly. Mand Milk Bevy of Beauty Mr. Gas Peters. Millo Borbank, Jas. Dow manda Lee, aud a gr: > aud Wednesday—COLLEEN Thorsiay, Friday, and Saturday—Mise Mason's drowe of JACK SHEPPA ly at the time the work was com- menced, but might be at present with the facilities affurded for $65,000,000. Q. What would be the present valac of such 4 property, including the land grautsand prospec- live increase of business ? A. I cannot say, as ldo not know what the road is earning. Q. Do you kadw of ane person holding the office of a rector in the Union Pacifie railroad since its original establishment who has been interested directly or indireetiy, so far as you know or been informed, in the credit ier, or im any contract with the id A. I know of no other gentleman than James Brooks; 1 am & subscriber to the stock of the Wyoming Coal company. committee then Complimentary Benafit and New Stars next week. 13 S isnsten the construction of the several roads pro- Ma Towa, and thus secure to our people at an early day the facilities for trans- portation so much needed to promote the growth, prosperity and settlement of the state. | The proves that my judgment in respec’ was not atfault. Ce ler what that couniry ras @ decade ago in comparison with what {t was new, am! | ask for no more pei cation o: rhosupport which I gave to the mea- a legislation which have produced the resu.| ‘§MR. WILSON’S PROFIT. Mr. Wilson, turning to Mr. Ames, asked him the statements he just mode relating to TO-DAY'S PROCERDIN The commitiee reassembled this morning 2t 11:15 o'clock, Mr. A. F. Perry, counsel for the government, being present. e Be ‘ (the being ‘ork, wore a mau ‘Mr. Hoar) that be was sec: of the pong pela ad May, 1863, to 2ist of May, t Liat was » 1 communicated "the te- Shae wan Juctike “Aimee Ad Chat ve te cout was take eare ‘hiurself-aed his trsnas him PLS more vigerously if he (Caldwell) would The publ I And distributing political documents, &. | Virginia Rrooks wore an elegant French dress | stock even by indirection ‘he would ic is rosy oporE THOMAS will ge ex . take up when due. Caldwell did take up these | White tulle over white silk, each skirt bordered } get, and that cuse for the eleepeelh ai atthe gnbies st at the time about this money being advanced by TUESDAY EVENING, January 21st, our report closed} ‘iss Taylor, ot Cincinnati. The latter young vamme wil! consist of it whistle for their will support f for lack of ne iam a uested stronger support, and he INEQU ONC dressed. Miss Ray wore a Pompadour dress ot : UNEQUALLED CONCERTS, ' bine and pink silk intermingled, most becoming | 2 Rriven to te. ‘Phe impression wht SIXTY DISTINGUISHED PERFORMERS. the” Dilis for type-setting, print- | to her lovely foce and gracet{ Caldwell then a to do this, and he of bine tulle over silk, relieved with handsome | that than resort to the courts, and in was to oe which he (Caldwell) flowers, and black velvet on the shoulders. An | nection he said that there was other THEEE GRAND CONCERTS, POSITIVELY THE LAST OF THE SEASON. | notes, ‘hut not until they hat been protested, | with in colors and with Caldwell has aince suet im for_the amount of | blonde lace, Mrs. Edwards wore a rich black In complance ith numerous requests Mr. Thomas + ‘itnes wikvepet the eatne programme’ whack ane reectead | Caldwell, om account of the support witness SECOND GRAND CONCERT. Sot tes tereeeritpes tea ilk intern oom i. CERT. The Wharton Poivouing Charges. a Lagan gor WEDNESDAY, THIKD AND LAST CONCERT VERY IMPORTANT Saathece: a ba Bando ast ew the most it N . a works of RICHARD WAGNED. ths aud most prominent Musician of the day. DOLLAR. ry 16th, ae Mot he programms of i told Caldwell, he was willing tw su him rouge ‘al figure. Miss | he made on my mind Was Cat iW hecoala got the ier ctfully informed that Me. THE- endorse, and, as he (gritos) understood, would visite dress was worn by Miss Kate Steele,— | same position as that which there was Ou MONDAY EVENING, January 20ih, 1. Nothi id | yelvet, with Brussels lace and diamonds. two notes, aggregating $3,500. Nothing was said | yelvet, with ter ; with euch cuthusianm at iis first concert in W [The investigution was still in progross when aghter and her friend, GRAND WACNER NIGHT, PRICE OF ADMISSION, ON % ed sents. a 0 coats extra commence istration the Eirge, a pore open ce at 0° act agam Eectnwsy as Fianes Ace ee. im included many ladies, whuse ot nate. a g pe oom Pi ee eae ee me Soares abated, in consequence @ tedious character ef the medica! and chemical testimony that is now being delivered. THE YArER WHICH MRS. WHARTON Was SBASLNG. so CO. ~, | _ ins. Helen Van oped Posy wasat ebt at’ fair prices for a New York house, Household F: bong ht sok i Van Ness. On 8: to by ACGENSTEIN, 140% aiven : the Thomas BE Secs ant cutie SCR en eter > Gants’ ane © ND-HAN CLOTHING, UNDER-CLOTBING, BOOT | at 619. D street, between 6h and tes by ty ied ty HE gi! g &, GOLD, SILVER, OW}. Sots. SILVER, Bras fe & Hi Mrs. Wharton’s. emoptly and saw nay ivania avenne 1 ee ae ae — —S Le apo he — sick, vomit. $ covered ‘@ heavy; % BALLS, &e. Constantin snd covered ry. er. f] RE GRAND ANNUAL BALL GERMANIA LODGE, No. 15, K. or P., Trill take place at VESDA: TeYasiNG SST ianzary 21 OF Ace, ONE DOL! i ctdining’a goats ‘ i tt are in good hands, and a, delightful catertainment is assured. The sup. Der will be ope of the fest posible to get up aia a £ z ry Hy er i Fe | i il ~The Koening Star, 7 Pelt = ncn character is prev: This Aftermoon’s Proce eee a Snoctadinge The Senate HOUSE oF and (M bot 1h seeston today, RPPRESENTA TIVES —w,, 2 resolution author’ thtrod ing the select com red! inted for the use agreed te. a rrsolut he Sceretary asury tof ab a -tak mentet tho rev a“ ected acconet of the mt. adva- Lorvm ¢x Hnypos mob ier to have th) festimeny taken pimittor, which ma) on per by the March 2, 1805. Mr. Kendall (Nex.) introduecd a blll to en courage the expiration, utvey and working of ceal mines ou the public lands. Keferred to te committee on mines and mining Mr. Moore (1il.), from the committee on inva- i| pemska, reported a bili toamend « provisions of the pension laws, restrs time jor the Caitos to pension: vd A resolution was adepted calling upon the veral Sceretaries for a statement of the nam- ber of the cle appeiniment, and whether appowtd under the civil service Tne vill to « jowa then came w) e title to certain lands in as antinixhed busine i.) ber he had not ¢ have « memorial of citizemsof lows tary qu ayainst the bill read. ais Speaker said lie had pot if the gentleman (Mr. HL) « ed. Mr. McCormick said he had another partia- mentiary question. The committee on public lands had, by a vote of 5 ted, instructed the FoRtcman to reper an amendment, which be not done. Was he not, therefore, out of order at this time? The Speaker said the only one out of orfer was the gentleman himself, fn exposing in the House what was done in commitere. Mr. Holman moved to adjourn; which was rejected an a division, passed —veas®@, nays asked that a let ah, Ga., in « trom ation to im cotton claims, be printed in the Glot« was ordered MeCormick ( Mo.) rose to ‘un informally, commitioe while it was ad avamendment bad been as not referred to the com- mittee coming beiore the House from the Speaker'stable. He did not, therefore, feel in- structed to offer the amendment. Mr. Stevenson (Whio) asked why he did not ofter the amendment. Mr. Hawley said beeanse those friendly to the bill preferred that it should be passed as it was rather than run the risk attending tt being scat back to the Senate. The House then. in the morning hour, pro- ceeded to the com=deration of billset a private Bature reported frem tbe comm! ttee on claims. This Afternoon’s Dispatches. ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS. ——--¢ TREMENDOUS ICE FRESHET COMING. The Upper Potomac Rapidly Rising. Geongetoun Morehante Preparing fer (Special to the Evening Stay.) GronceTows, Jan. 18—The signal service have just notified merchants. along the wharves here tw pi for a tremendous ice freshet. The river has risen five (5) feet at Harper's Ferry in two hours, and is still rising rapidly. Mountains of ice are comil Se alas ge ee * are ir tw a“ satety. Should worst fears be ‘the vessels at the wharves ape all doomed. World . the bridge of the Penneyivania railroad over the Delaware river yesterda: swayed so bad!, @ train of iron laden cars wes placed on it to hold it in place. Trains wero sent round by way of Camden. At other poiuts on the river bridge abutments were and im many vill: vn the banks inhabitant» were driven trom their houses to higher ground. it subsided in the evening. Pennsylvania Freshets, Witiamn Jan. 1i.—As Jersey Shore Pine creek has overflowed the lowlands, and the Susquehanna is gorged with ice even with the - The track between here and Lock Haven, in some places has five fect of water upon it, stopping travel ou the Erie railroad. HARRISD! ILL FROZEN TP. 2G, Jun. 18. —Theice has not broken up here. ‘The cold is chocking the thaw. TRY LRKIGH EarttTd. Eastox, Jan. 1j,~Thtee inchee of snow have fallen here. The Lehigh ts falling. Delayed at Treaton. TRENTON, J .—Rain is falling. Tbe river remains bigh, ying the trains. STILL RAINING AT PHILADELPHIA. Pwitapeirais, Jan. 18—Bain is falling, eezin = it on yd The telegraph wires ave encased in ice, but not sufficient to break them. The Hudsen Atpany, Jan. 18.—There is a great freshet here, ig ened oo gee on the docks are not cy having taken tion to remove their goods to ARS upper tors. Th ice is gorged just below the city, aud the Hu son river rallroad bridge al Stockport hes bee: inp ren from Hudson carried aw: and tr Way Of the Chathe:: and Boston roads to this city. It is reported that the flood in Catskill creek be; caused great havec. Similar reports coaé from Mobawk valley. NEW YORK NOTES. SLEET STORM. New York. Jan. i8—A severe storm of sleet prevails bere to-day. d to hi oT ‘ing of the is reported to have ‘said when speak finding of a bottle of poison in hi cell that he ¢id not see how people could think he woul! hill himself, when he is certain of a stay of pro- ceedings and a new trial. A NEW HORSE DISEASE, ocnnbariere he ae are ‘at ike as tnd among the horses of tie suage lines’ deena Palisade to Eureka, and Hamilton, from Mim- chill to Eureka. On the latter lime twenty-seven horses are affected. No deaths have yet oc- curred. F la night, ‘Tallroad's de- i i : He ® iif