New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-12

the progress Of the nves cation about in the MORNING.
Deputy Jarvis; smith told me he had been arrested
on IS1 the the
with Smith. and the officer 10 Commissioner ,,.,
fSd% and think from S there wa s''f about '0
of october; somewhat angry at the moment toid
faith think Courtney asked what meant; forget my
reply; took my seat then at tho table; think made
appear that IL was long road that had turning;
think said considered it breach of faith on the part
angry for he had nothing with those arrests told
him supposed that matter setted he said he had
that arrests were made without his knowledge and
he didn't wish to feel unfrcndy to HIM on account OF
II; think Mr.. KnoX's namo was mentioned x,,.
Cross examined by Grenyille T. Jenks-Mr Fullerton
gave understand that he didn't consider himself
any longer retained those think he spoke about
receiving letter from the Commissioners OF Internal
Revenue in which he regarded himself as DISCHARGED
missioner OF Internal Revenue and was most OF the time
in Washington it was my duty TO know what was going
on III this city with reference TO revenue matters re-
member seeing this report OF BeDnaps 10 Inc Depart
date did not agree with the time 1t; the man
whose name Is on the back was clerk who mad charge OF
appointments in tho secretarys office; such arport
would 80 the Department of Internal Revenue and be
placed on file
No crossexamination.
VIM w. Burnett swOrn-In June and July, 1863 was
clerk in the Office Of the Secretary Of the Treasury TINS
secretary letters and send them along in their regular
course; the stamp shows the day they are received
Fred. " Tapiey swOrn-I know Mr.. Belknap I'm 1869,
Mr. d
searched for HIM for weeks with three men;
Beknap found, and has not been am United
States detective and have made very dgent efforts to
find him.
Cross examined by f. W. stoughton.-I have been
United States Detective since 1865 have been IN Wash
ingOn frequently Iremalned III the old capitol Prison
about six months there were various charges against
Redirect-I was honorably acquitted.
Norman Mckinley sworn-l lived in New.York IN 1903;
had been engaged IN dsulling knew MI Fullerton
andM An me
in connection with dstlng this is copy OF letter,
dated Nov. 6, 1863 which Mr. Fullerton gave me IN his
Objection was made to this letter because 1t had no
Judge Fullerton was concerned The District Attorney
argued that the evidence competent rs showing the
moved the time the complaint was pending against
Fullerton and the letter was admitted
Direct had been requested to call at Mr. FuertOns
office and went Mr. Fullerton gave me this letter of
protection which, he said lie authorized give; he
wished me to make oath to facts he supposed in my
possession concerning the DistrctAtorney he said that
Courtney in "a hours, if would go with him Washing
ton declined to do SO; met him again in his room at
make a statement against Mr. Courtney; / told him
did MT think had any facts duplicating Mr.. Court
refused; he told it would be injurious consult
lawyer; he said If Courtney was removed that the per
appointed would be, 10 certain extent under his
control, and 1t would be better for me; he appointed
Mr. Knox instead of Mr.. Fullerton; M. Knox wanted to
know II was ready 70 so to washington tod INN
the question; told him no. and then lie said the
responsibility must upon my shoulders
No cross examination.
The letter OF protection" to which this witness re-
ferTed, reads as follows;
No. II PINE ST., EKwYoRE Nov. G. 1868.
employed by the Government
have been authorized by the Government such
furnish information concerning Revenue frauds prce
ton criminal proceedings based the information furnished
The information by Of promise
made Ludtr the above authority lou therefore
titled TO- and viii receive such protection WH FULLERTON
The following is the substance Of the report made by
Belknap TO the Department at Washington concerning
Smiths arrest;
nrGH McCUILoCH. Secretary Q The TasarV: Having
Of NewYork had been guilty Of various frauds IN
Collector Immediately need to collect such
Of bis alleged misconduct as cnd az The same N causing m
be watched From information received by me that
be bad removed bis baggage the night OF The
nth instant during most terrific storm became sAis
S on ss b n of dop @ Therefore before was as fully prepared
for his apprehension caused his last
Friday 18th issued by Mr. Commissioner John
by the said Commissioner Der aAy have been obtained since the
arrest spilled for The grounds which
moved this matter that Mr. Smith has been guilty Of violation o
the Revenue law.
receiving influence bis action enforcing the Law
against dis;ileTs.
knosiory permitting the removal Of distilled snts
which taI hsJ not been paid.
Third In permitting distilled spirits 10 be removed from bonded
warehouse worthless bonds.
have requested Mr. Commissioner Osborn far possible TO
giving publicly publicity at this time
nigh defeat the ends justice in this and more important
that tie will oil
Department am Sir, respectfully, Jour obedeni servant
District Attorney Perrepont announced that the Gov
ernnent had evidence 10 prove tDe delehuabtn
parry ehe-sea i tse iodctien unless
declarations 10 be admitted ana mat ne wouu nnho
an extended argument this morning in favor OF the ad
missiby Of such evidence. The Court then adjourned
o'clock to-day