The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-09-13

van SEihhhot AAstoHys
Correspondence Of the New York SUM-
WASHINGTON, September 5.-ln my
last letter l promised that this commu-
nication should relate to the robbery OF
the government treasure on board the
steamer Golden Rule. 1t would be su-
perflous to state in detail all the Incl
dents connected Herewith, as you have
truthtully given them in the various
communications published upon the
subject. The Sun has already correctly
stated the case with the single excep-
ton named in my last, and | will only
treat OF those matters not already pub
lished, and which, in my opinion, con-
meet the present administration with
the case. A relative Of ex-Secretary
McCulloch was first put in charge of
the case, after which, through some
political influence, New York Irish
Republican named Thomas Garvin was
directed TO report to me. After learning
all the facts connected with the case, |
instructed Garvin to give special atten-
ton to Captain Dennis,
ASCERTAIN HIS MANNER OF LIVING,
also with whom he associated and obtain
all incidental details which might tend
to show his connection with the wreck
ing of the vessel and the theft OF the
Government treasure. For some time
Garvin apparently worked faithfully and
earnestly in the case, but even then
had little faith in the man. His subse-
quent conduct with Capt. Dennis, and
the failure of his reports to appear at
regular periods, and then showing no
business beneficial to the government,
caused his removal as detective Off
Ger. Shortly after this Captain Dennis
purchased farm near Elllcott's Mills,
Maryland, and our ex-Detective Garvin
also bought one Immediately adjoining.
Garvin's previous poverty and his sud
den change to farming on an extensive
scale satisfied all persons familiar with
the case that Garvins farm, as we'll as
Captain Dennis, was purchased with
the government funds
STOLEN FROM THE STEAMER GOLDEN RULE
The investigations made under my
direction as chief of the secret service
division, and the evidence obtained in
the case, warrant the opinion that Cap.
tain Dennis permitted the wrecking Of
the steamer Golden Rule as cover to
hide the theft OF the Government treas
ure stolen therefrom, and that Mont
gomery Gibbs planned the same and
assisted in the robbery OF the Govern
ment treasure and the wrecking OF the
steamer, and that he has received his
part of that robbery because of such
participation.
Believing that Garvin would betray
the Government, others beside him were
put upon the track of Captain Dennis.
At this time Montgomery Gibbs was
employed by the Treasury Department
as a
SPECIAL DETECTIVE AGENT AT PARIS.
No person was detailed to watch his
movements, as the Solicitor Of the Treas
ury did not want to believe Gibbs guilty
of the robbery. He (Gibbs) would &C.
casionally leave Paris for the United
States, and on such occasions the pre-
caution was taken to have his move
ments watched, on which point | may
hereafter write.
We will now come to the Inaugural
ton OF President Grant. Elihu B.
Washburne was appointed Secretary OF
State, Montgomery Gibbs was in Wash
ington, and the latch string was on
the outside" for him at the Presidential
mansion. 1t was rumored in Washing
ton that Montgomery Gibbs would re-
ceive some high foreign mission from
President Grant, and knowing Gibbs
had the confidence of the occupants Of
the White House, | believed the rumor
would prove a reality. Mr.. Wash
burne's administration of office as Sec
rotary Of State was very short, and he
was nominated as
MINISTER TO PARIS.
and the Hon. Hamilton Fish was APP
pointed Secretary of State. Montgomery
Gibbs name was then sent before the
Senate for one Of the highest American
positions at the French capital. About
this time, being in New York city, a
personal friend who was familiar with
the facts relative to the robbery of the
Government funds from the steamer
Golden Rule, called upon me, and de-
sired to know it would permit that
scoundrel Montgomery Gibbs to be
confirmed by the Senate, while in my
official possession there was such an
abundance of evidence of his guilt. |
stated that there were reports that
MONTGOMERY GIBBS HAD BEEN LIBERAL
with presents for the White House, and
that they were so judiciously made, that
if meddled, must quit the Govern
ment service. Ny friend insisted that
Gibbs should not be confirmed, and he
himself telegrapheI Secretary Fish and
wrote to others, the result OF which was
that Gibbs was rejected by the Senate.
mo one questioned the Republicanism
Of Montgomery Gibbs, besides he was
md is the personal friend of Elihu B.
Vashburne, and could not have been
onsistently (from a Republican view
,iected for any other reason than the
ie here stated. But Secretary Bout
r. III, with renewed faith in Gibbs, gave
N an appointment
g. AFTER HIS REJECTION By THE SENATE,
" Itch carried him to Paris
Is. litter Montgomery Gibbs had been
- ,inated by President Grant for the
= opsible position at Paris, and while
- domination was pending, he visited
eiend Captain Dennis, at Ellicotts
!, and there is evidence that Captain
lis made full preparations to &C
cany his friend Montgomery Gibbs
eet' tris; Gibbs did 60 subsequent to
hiection by the Senate, but not in
y, 81 responsible pesition.as he desired