Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-30
GIGANTIC NATIONAL FRAUDS.
The Great Ocean Of Corruption Detec-
tive Woods Card-IIe Tells What He
Knows. , ft

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In an article published in the Wash
ington Republican of August 7, al
lusion was made to a contemplated
pamphlet, wherein it was proposed to
show mp specific acts of corruption of
certain government officials who have
tho general management of affairs at
the National Capital. After further
reflection on tho matter my better
judgment has determined that BY your
permission oap give through your
columns once ortwice week, cpistles
to the public of such brevity and com
prehensivoncss as shall serve the pnr-
pose and be better understood by the
general reader.
Tho fact Of my official connection
with the Government, familiarity with
the persons implicated, and with the
details of much of tho semi.oflicial
yillainy, corruption, fraud and favor
itlsm in practice at tho nations Capi-
tai, and of my knowledge of the intrig-
uing, unscrupulous and dishonest po-
litical demagogues who now have the
control of the Government, warrant
the supposition that If | am possessed
OF the abilities requisite, | havo the
material facts from which to give an
exhibit which should interest every
lover of his country, and induce him
10 demand a change of government
officials. ~ ga.. 4
am aware that such a course will
bring upon me a degree of personal
vituperation. | intend to remain in
Washington, and will not be less a
Republican because of this expose, by
which l desire TO show the public the
style and practice of the political dem
agogIes and financial williams who
have been and are desirous of continu-
ing the control of our nations politics
and finances. ] shall aflix my name
to all papers emanating from me, and
will respond only to those who will
show their hands in like manner.
My papers will open with the estab-
lishmont and proof, beyond successful
controversy, of the gigantic fraud on
the public and government in the
article of United States bonds, relat
ing to the redemption, exchange, and
interest thereon ! shall endeavor TO
give this subject $50 little understood)
such an erpose that the humblest shall
not fail to comprehend the corruption
and fraud by which the people or the
government are swindled to the ex.
tent Of millions of dollars annually.
During the progress of these epistles
to the people shall expose the pecu-
lations and mismanagcment of the
printing department of the treasury,
and also the glaring frauds and favor
itism in the paper contracts of the
Secretary Of the Treasury, in the
speciality of what is known as the
fibre paper, and promise in advance
rich developments in that particular.
Among the many matters i shall ex-
pose intend to give tho history
of the steamer Golden Rule, which
streamcr was wrecked, premeditat-
edly, on the Roncador reefs, in the
Caribbean sea, and about three mil
lions of government treasure was sto-
len from the government safe on board.
knowing as l do the parties who
committed the theft, / will show
how one Of these parties became init.
mate with President Grant (probably
through Partisan outfits for ladies),
and that ultimately this mans name
was actually sent to the United States
Senate for confirmation as a high
official representative of the govern
ment at Paris. / will show how and
why said nomination was rejected,
and what high dignitaries have drunk
abundantly of the French wines pre-.
sented to them and purchased with
the funds Of the proceeds OF the rob-
berry Of the natiou's treasure on board
of the Golden Rule ci sia
l shall continue these papers for the
benefit Of all concerned, believing il is
to the interest of the public to under
stand the characters Of those who rob
and rule them in Washington.
Ht NJ WILLIAM p. Woop.
4s7 Maryland Avenue, Washington, Aug. II.
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The above is the opinion of an emf
ncnt detective, who was, like General
Pleasanton, turned out of office because
he refused to shut his eyes to the
practice ofgigantic frauds. Now read
what the Philadelphia Age says on
the same subject:
The crossroads fnancier has come
to grief His high charged balloon
has been pricked. The gas has escap-
ed, and the inmates moral neck has
been broken, or dangerously bent
In plain words, Secretary Boutwell,
has been arraigned upon charges direct
and explicit, which cannot be over
looked by that functionary or his
friends. We have forcborc to touch
this subject, hoping that some satis-
factory explanation Of the matter
would be given. II is not pleasant,
as Americans, TO hold up one of the
Representatives of the country TO tho
gaze of the world, tainted and mil.
dewcd with actsofa rcprehensible char
actor. For That reason our comments
have waited upon q moro mature judg-
ment than that which rests upon hasty
rumor or political bias But such
facts are presented as command the
attention Of oil honest journalists at
this time. One Of tho counts in tho
indictment against Secretary Bout
we'll, relates to the contract for tho
manufacture Of paper for stamps. IL
appears that revenue stamps are paid
for from appropriations made by Con.
grcss TO the Internal Revenue Bureau
The Bureau is charged with their
printing. The work is done by the
Bureau Of Engraving and Printing of
! the Treasury, but the charges have
: frequently been so high that the Com.