The sun., 1870-06-22
THE CUBAN BOND CASE.
THE BRIBsRY STORY EXPLODED.
Letter from Col. John r. Pickett-Aiso from
Gen. Henningsen-Anidavi Of John II, Fer
ty- Bptler's Witness, n. b. TsyIer,

shown Up.
WAsmSorox, June 20, ls70-0nce upon a time
alexicographer defined the crab to be a small nsb
| Of red color, which runs Backward" whereupon a
malicious wretch said that the definition eI-
eellent one, except In three small particulars, name
| ly 1st the crab isn't ash I'd, It is not Of red
color Sd, It does not run backward. Mr.. Napoleon
| Bonararte Tsyors wonderful Developments with
regard to Cuban affairs have scarcely more fouuda-
tion In fact than the philosophers description OF the
| Aforesaid crustacean.
There some grains Of truth in II, mingled with
vast amount Of fiction, besides matters which I
now hear for the 6rst time, and with regard TO
which cannot express an opinion.
I say, therefore, 1st that never made contract
with Mr.. Ruix on behalf OF Mr.. Tay lor. on be-
half Of any else I'd, that never authorized nor
instructed Mr.. Taylor to offer Cuban bonds money
to Any member Of Congress nor to any other ofncia
and Sd, that all lie says about the t3oOoO In cash Is
a fabrication pure and simple
Ny acquaintance with Mr.. Taylor Is not partic .
lsrly interesting german 10 This subject, but II
came about in a regular business way. lie had
claim In the Treasury upon which speedy decision
introduced him TO me and was employed by him 10
settle come business With his attorneys OF record
and to negotiate loan for him. l did both he
paid my fees aud there those relations ended
never knew nything ss to the merits OF his claim
| had nothing to do with IT,.
When Ireturned from the mountains in the autumn
he besetged and surrounded me about Cuban Affairs.
told him finally. to get rid OF him las the girl got
that II be could bring about tie accomplishment Of
that which lie seid he could do for the cause OF CuDa
ne snonid oe munlnceh'Y reTerosd y were pu' 10
how snd through whom he was to bring about the
recognition OF belligerent n lhts and though he \.
can now recall, mention the lanes OF more than two
officials in connection with the subject. Neither did
| he introduce the name OF more than one member OF
| Congress, a ihguished gentleman from Massa.
ehusetts, the initials Of whose name are Benjamin
| Franklin Butler. lie said this gentleman had offered
TO put the Cuban business through Congress for
100000 cash and list II he didn't employ him tic
other side would. replied that my opinion Of Gen.
Buuer's lofty and unspotted character aud unim-
peachable integrity was such that was sure lie
(Iaylor) was mistaken, and 70 I declined to ne
ought not TO omit saying that hearing OF Senator
Morton's noble efforts in behalf Of Cuba, ! asked
Taylor n II was possible be too expected TO be paid
70 which must give Taylor the credit OF saying he
gave most emphatic NEGATIVE, and record the
fact as an act of Justice to that Senator whom never
saw. and between whom and myself there is nc
Now. / am no, a man to rush into print withou,
| piovocation. Having had poverty. obscurity,
insignihcance, results OF the " late onpeas-
antness," imposed uton me. ! have accepted my
destiny and sought 70 lead retired life.
| That still struggle Tor the cause o. Cuba should
not surprise tie few who may know that ! was he
Sarciseo IopeE " ,%entS.swo wears ago: Went on
mission for him to the Ever Faithful Island assisted
IL organizing three expeditions from, ths country
80, 80, and 81 accompanied that of 1850, and com
manded at the battle OF Cardenas where we decste'
TIE spaniards under Gen. Lemery, May 10. am no
the foregoing as to be able 10 add that in all t
time have never received q cent OF Cubsn money
The appe nded adsvit " Col. Ferry disposes OF IN
late Mr.. n. b. Taylor u a credible witness.
Hon. John A. Bingham, hereto ubjoined and woul,
add that, being absolved OF my Cuban clients frou
any obligations as counsellor, am ready 10 testify be
With regard TO members OF Congress- my &C
quainiance with them can be counted on my fingers
kwxlw flA.A uglaAa. II Ea.x. In
am ashamed TO say that am unacquainted with ha
OF the delegation from nv own State, Kentuck,
| Yet am stigmntized as q lobby ist.
| As to the newspaper gentlemen, do not know
, | half dozen OF them even by sight. Never spoke
or in the S
| twice In my life, and then on purely private bus
Tayo never X knew he% na by sha sysa
, learning who they were when waiting on the Con
Nov what are we TO think Of those who .ubor
tn. testimony OF such men as Taylor and the o.
peled pedder OF cadetships, In order to aid them
!, Cuba. JNO. T. PicKErT
Mr.. PICKETT TO THE HoS. JOHN A. BINGHAM.
wAsnrseros, l.ts2 ? STREET.,
!. Zee. Hosse oT Representatives..
sIH; An entire month has elapsed since was M
Is'en!stiyes appointed on the Judiciary Of which d
Hon b y Bntler !, d asins ~ Tssl1man % TESTIFY toac
,. depart without leave Of said Commitee
+ commice not ie;, iSsn SIX times; n namely. March
ard APri / 4 g. 10 and ~ wiih ,hs onysiying IssG
trusted TO the exercise OF my legitimate function
\ as an attorney aud counsellor at law which las bee
E u have not Sssn assaofatysy Informed Of the pr
else object OF the inquiry engaging the attention OF
r Committee but correct 10 the lecture that Il h
o. CuGSs 6osd', ne yStcs oi members CoaSfess vii
the Of a II H eaya SsSsre S.ac
repeat what assured the Committee OF, namely y, thai
!, In,ver heard even size fame o more than one nemo
10 c1nmee9G cue WIN any 81,
Of ,he raising Of TIC COMMITTEE, ever spoken TO IN
That have been employed by the Cuban agent in a,
)I country as counsellor, unocnabe hut surely
= being leIe N quasi div omate character dott not d
hIs honorable Sause. Ny employment by him .b, IL
Iei,ertly a. resp"ctaliy re,sed ,o 1rcce hi
II pSoc.sip nSei BY fSysSns m fS'e Ii, con
n supposed 10 he calculated TO advance panh iutc es
am sure the seHcScH Of 6e 4, Sssr mere
e my position they would take this OF the su 1ject
when SPy arc here
ow do 10 ~ swe sSst Sst In w y ana a. Enn. LAW
dsmean myself IN the practice OF attorney aud cou
sos SsS me- od @e best OF my An0~e
.ss TO oa IN Sous Ma
1ca must not beiay them on al
q TO be thought capable Of do.ig so would quick
+ The nrrsiltude, however cruel. of client Is,
SAMUEL warren the inner Temple on he mora
social and professional duties OF attorneys and sole
tors
Having invited the attention OF the Committee to Lor
thAnccilor Bruueham's famous Judgment IN Greenuul
"A TO the lun Committee on the Judiciary and am col
m the fact when he stated that Il had teen decd,
"a piycge, but should be compelled TO testify, Ny o
re eased from the position Of susp nse IN which N
A. elsewhere but the subpTna forbds my departure vii
~ out leave OF the Committee.
ID have no compliant TO make Of treatment receiy,
aI nom the Committee The threat Of Imprisonment W
:" surely only III Of pleasantly. Eycn uc many how
- waiting npon the Committee were not wholly unpr
hiahle, helAer do ! take exception TO Zen, Butlc
10 having elected the fact tnat ! had Oecn Conedcla
tgmmfsluner 10 McAico, and aitCrward militia
i officer OF The Government, tlough II l. not pcricc,
\ clear 20 me what those facts have 10 do with tht
" legged attempt 10 brlDe members OF Congress WI
'r Cuban bonds. have the homer TO Dc sir very rc
in miyi JOHN = PltkEfr
" TnR non. JOHN A, BINGHAM To MR.. PICKETT.
70 HovsE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, FoRTy FIgsr !
~ toSGRhfr, Y, =, ARLINGTON, y c..
D., Aprll o. 1870
10 cot JHo r. Pckru'
SIR The Committee on tho Judiciary, having 60
sldcied your memorial have directed me to notify
~ that attend A. a