Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-04-24

aetsr In question But. called upon express OPT
MON upon the subject would say that he did at the
time OF utterng the remarks which the ground OF
the interrogatory aud that he did believe that Gov
Houston d, in the attempted fraud. He should
state the evidence that he had OF his participating it,
Mr. s. said he was member of this House in 1880 al the
time the proposals for making the for Indian
tons were published He informed that the object OF
the proposals was to invite a contract
Al this point Mr.. g. interrupted by 10 the
nature OF the testimony as irrelevant.
Sundry notions divers questions OF ORDER and
speeches were made which occupied perhaps two hours
At length
Mr. S,anbcrry resumed his testimony, stating why. in
$780, he believed General Houston TO be concerned SC.
Alter which he produced the evidence upon which he
now believed the same thing, deposition of Luther
Blake
Here the Counsel for Responder, objected TO this
and date and for want OF proof that the best
Testimony which the case admitted of.
Finally, motion of Member the deposition was read
at the Clerks table. that the Members might know
well the Counsel what the character of the paper
The question then whether this paper should be
received as apart of the witnesses testimony; and hercup
the question being considered and serious one
four o'clock the House postponed the further hearing OF
the case to O'Clock to And then the House adj
journed.-.Nat. Int.
[From the Washington Glo6e.]
The following letter from Col Clark, will show the in
Justice Of the charge made against the Post Master Gene
rail- Col Clark although opposed the present admins
tration, is alive to sense of truth and honor:
BRowN's HOTEL, April H. A. ID. 1882.
Sr:-With considerable surprise, noticed the follow
Ing remark in the Telegraph of yesterdayIis also said
that Houston proceeded direct from the assault to the
Theatre; that Mr. Barry, the Post Master General,
him aud congratulated him what he had done that they
went to the barof the Theatre, drank together and
joyed the affair with great gee" Knowing as do that
the conduct attributed you this occasion is utterly
false, gives pleasure TO afford you this testimonial
was at the Theatre when the between Gov.
Houston and Mr. Stanberry took place. Some gentlemen
in and reported it. Between the of the play
Ileh the Theatre, met Gov. Houston his lodgings,
accompanied him to the Theatre. was present when
you met Gov Houson heard words OF congratuation,
nor discovered any unusual manifestation OF feeling 1t
was affair well calculated excite the curiosity of
person, and unparalleled individual for
mcnt believe that YOU the time had any other feeling
than that which o ALL believe that yeur-
self and Gov. Houston i'm company with Gen VIM Ar
mold and myself drank together the bar of the Theare
sometime after your meeting with Gov Houston; but il
was not at the invitation OF either you him. This
ment am confident will be coroboraed by every gen.
Nendn present at the time.
With sentiments of high esteem,
Your obedent servant,
Maj. W. I. BARRY EDWIN r. CLARK
CARD
Gen. HoUsToN, to insure himsclfa fair and honora-
Ole investigation OF his case before the House of Rep
resenatves feels himself compelled by the which
the Editor Of the Telegraph has pursued to state that he
hashercoore, and will hereafter, abstain from submitting
any facts TO the public, going either the explanations or
Jushcaon oil his conduct in response to the attacks
on MN through the press, TO influence any opinion
his favor.
He isnow in custody ofan officer of the House of Rep
resentauves, the Sergeant Arms, while in that stu
euon he would deem highly ndecorous and extremely
oisespectu to that honorable body, make any appeal
10 the public, by statement of facts otherwise while
MS cause Is In tendency before the House.
It's due to him that this instance of outrage by the
Eder oil the Telegraph should be recorded does he
seek 10 aragn an officer of the honorable body Editor
oil the Telegraph for tho disrepeci which he has shown
70 inc House, nor Tor his garfield untrue and
ted attacks, made upon accused who now awaits do
csoh OF the honorable body for his acqua or condem
nation - ~
He will no, change the character of the accused for
ha an accuser while his pending; but will leave
me Representatives OF the American people the preser-
vuoh OF their own dignity-the construction punish
AN american CITIZEN who is and has been for DAYS
ia custody by order of the House
very pregnant and animated debate took place in The
Senate yesterday, touching the powers responsib
ties of the President Of the United States 1t arose on
the question OF granting outfit in advance for new
Minister to France, and concluded when the Sc
nate adjourncd-.Ndt Hteihgencer, .qpril2l.