New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-06-25

nunica,e them to Congress He did consider the
call OF the House confined 10 papers in the Department.
yet he considers that the House cannot call for papers uI
less they belong 20 the Department kept theee as
others of his private papers in tie Department. Tor
greater safety.
Moy 2l-Comnis.ee met and agreed to ,epd interrog-
atories TO Mr.. TYLER and TO SUMMON L. +. TAsIsTRo
and w. HrSTEx, Jr.
May 25-Mr. TYLER being summoned by the Com.
ittee, It agreed to wait his arrival. Mr. HUNTER
appeared. Has been clerk in State Department since
1929 No clerk has any right show any papers any
person. without order from the Secretary or chief
clerk Some Secretaries have refused TO show paper
without express order from the President No Chair
of COMMITTEE Foreign Afars has ever had &C.
papers in his charge without express leave JOHN
QUINCY ADAMS had visited tis room BY permission from
the Secretary OF State
May 26-No dispositions taken.
Nay 2a-Mr. TYLER appeared: sworn and testified.
give his evidence in full-;o the several questions.
left with Mr.. STrgBs, The agent Of the fund for d.
pemac intercourse all The papers IN any way connected
with the disbursements OF that fund during the period OF
my executive tern which had been at any time
in his possession withdrew from his possession no pa
pers whatever OF which had the slightest recollection
regarded them as evidences of disbursements made from
the fund eretu0Uy 70 BE- pyssered This remark Is ALIKE
applicable 10 the papers and vouchers covered BY GER
ca,e for S4460 10 all others. They M ici1 Mr.
STrBBs, the agent and public ocer did erer contem-
ptae their ritdrdudl stop inquire into my right
withdraw them but give the fact as it then existed
In farther the interrogatory have to say
that my certificate for S446O given and bears date
either In July August 1912 and the papers and vouch
relating that certificate bad been In my pos
session except for examination and approval The agep
had the sole possession Of them during the whole Of the
subseq uent period The last conversation which had
with agent upon the subject OF any expenditures
made through the Secretary Of State by virtue OF my
orders occurred think about the 9th OF Febrrs-
~. l5i5. The account of Mr. WEBSTER was closed 81
that time by the production OF vouchers which he
had previously represented himself unable TO procure
Mr. STUBS called over 10 make known the fact.
inquired whether he had settled the account on satsiac-
tory vouchers. He answered sfti-matively then 10
CURED whether my certificate for the 81 400 might not
be Cancelled since this new exhibition OF vouchers lie
replied substantially that the condition Of things remRn
ed unstercd that. and that 10 change By suhstu
ling specific tesin place oiil might expose individuals
to hazard and danger.
Then Idrected bin take particular and especial
care of the vouchers inquired OF him u he had In bic
Office confidential drawer IN which they could be KEEP,
10 safety; 10 which lie replied that there would be 10
not choose 10 be subected to any mputation which
might Involve my character now or hereafter. He gave
me the assurance that they would be safely kept and
the conversation ended. addressed MIR. STUBS az the
confidential agent of the Fand and in Other character.
II had desired the custody OF the ronchTs by pirate
indciauat should most certainly hare taken them into
possession Mr.. STuBps seems, in the deposition
which here read have regarded the sub
iect In another light regret this very much and with
permission of the Committee, will add that Mr. STuSes
during my whole connection with the Government had
my unqualified confidence public officer, and deep
~ regret that either from the of explicit language
ny part from any other cause, he has SO msap.
pretended me.
found Mr. Stubbs in the Office of agent for the Fand
of Diplomatic and he the confidential agent
at the papers referred 10 into his hands, and
that character they continued with him. except for
the short time they were subjected TO my examination LOT
approval.
Since left Washington / have received from Mr..
StubbS through the mail full account OF all the eXpendi'
lures arising out OF the Fund for Diplomatic Intercourse
embracing al, the items Of expenditure well those
made by Mr. WEBSTER, small portion OF which are only
covered by my certificate as all Others In note to the
appended the items covered by my certif-
The statement with that exception has, presume,
been printed for the OF Congress. JOHN TYLER.
Sworn TO and subscribed. May 20, ls46.
RoBT C. ScHENcK, Chairman"
June 2-Mr. STuBBs continued. Noperson was in conf
pany with Mr. INGERsoLL when he (r ~ visited his OR
SO room. Mr.. TAsIsTRo appeared. day or two after
Mr.. SGERsoLL introduced the resolution calling on the
President these papers he had been approached by
messenger page. who informed him that Mr. lSGERsoLL
desired to see him in the Committee Room Foregn AZ
fairs He there. but did not find Mr.. l. Aterward
found him In the House, in the lobby on settee. Mr. T.
continues After some preliminary remarks, on general
subjects Mr. Ingersol said that he had been told that
personal friend Of Mr. TYLER, and In the habit OF
with him. That he knew that Mr.
TYLER possessed of Information or facts which would
enable him (Mr lngcrsolD 10 substantate his charges
against Mr. Webster. and wished me TO write 10 him 20
that effect dispose Mr. TYLER 10 do justice In the
premises promised would write 10 MI TYLER and did
write accordingly This 10 the best OF my belle! and
collection, is all that transpred between Mr. !NerRsoLL
and myself. =
He remembers Mr.. 1NGRRsoLL having said ne was dis
appointed getting the information from another quarter
Mr. ADAMss deposition was read. He had visited the
Department State with the assent of the head Of that
Department Of his papers when Secreta
ry OF State. Never claimed any right as Chairman Of
Committee on Foreign Affairs. Never inquired about
pendurc Of money he had used Secret Service money
10 negotiate Treaty Of Commerce with the Sublime
Porte He considers all Documents deposited in e Depart
7aent Of State relating transactions remaining
secret in the custody OF the Head Of The Department.
Jane mo business transacted. Mr.. MclLvAiNE ab
sent. Testimony considered closed
June S--Sir INGERsoIL prayed to reopen the test-
mony. that he might cross examine Mr.. TAsIsTRo.
June 9-Mr. TAssTRo appeared and was cross examined
by Mr. ISGERsoLL Doesnot know the messenger name
He was n young OF gentee appearance. The Com
mittee which he iMr - went was on the ground
floor. His this crossexaminaon continue.-
give il nearly in fnll.
"a never had any personal acquaintance with Mr. In
GERsoLL previous 10 that day. although had known him
for many years by sight and by reputation When saw
him the Sofa as specified IN my former testimony
stood before him few seconds IN expectation that he
would address me. He reading French newspaper.
As had been told that he wanted 10 me- approached
him and demanded loan OF the paper he was reading,
which had particular desire 10 see as Mr. PETERS, the
wine merchant had Informed that it contained some
article with which he expected had something TO do On
returning the paper said Mr.. lNGERsoLL my name IS
Tdciro upon which he met very politely, said that
he well acquainted with name for long time,
and forthwith general conversation enSuedgeneray on
literature and the admirable manner In which the paper
In question was conducted.
"Doctor Miller made up his mind to visit Mr. Tyler
the same evening of the day the conversation between Mr.
Ingerso myself took place. Dr. Miller had other OBJ
jects. beside visiting Mr. Tyler, for going to Virginia
had any intercourse with Mr.. Ingerso after
the first interview.
DR.. MILLER informed me tha, he had Invariably
heard Mr. Tyler express himsefin the highest and
exalted terms of kir Webstcrs administration of the
State Department. | thought should only be exasper
a,ing the feelings OF Mr.. lrgerso By communicating
such unpalstsble Intelligence.
MIR lNGERsoLL ssid something implying ths: Mr.
Webster had been stumbling block in Mr.. Tyers ad
mnisua;on.
81 remember saying something to Mr.. Iusersol in the
Of that conversation Of having he'd office under
Mr. Tyler aud of having possessed his confidence but
could not have told him tina: heard Mr.. Tyler accuse
Mr.. Webster Of delinquency. inssmuch / never did
may have said that people bad been under the
impression that Mr. Tyler entertained or expressed such
sentiments
The remainder OF the examination is concerning Mr. Ia
ssrRos dvuSng the substance OF the Conversation Mr.
DWIGHT and Mr.. SULLIVAN.
JURe l0-C. I. MITCHELL examined about the location
Of the Committee Room. Il is not on the ground door
JOHN b. SULLIVAN testified 10 having had converse
ton with Mr.. TAslsTRo at Colemans Hotel.
GEO. A. DWIGHT testified that Mr.. TAsISTRo had told
him of the conversation with Mr.. SGERsoLL the day
after tho speech of Mr. ISGERsoLL, requesting Mr. 7 TO
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