The New York herald., 1872-12-15
Congressional Dirty Linen Hung
Out to Dry.
the coloRED CADET At ANNAPOLIS.
Treasury Regulations and How
They Work.

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his own productions. Ames used to say that Alley
would not at first join the Credit Mobilier Ring
antil guaranteed by him against boss on his invest
nent. Yet, after he had made quarter OF a mil
tion, he refused to give his endorsement to Ames
when In tight corner, unless Ames would deposit
collateral securities with him. whenever Ames
has desired to manipulate Congress, Alley has
made his appearance as an ex-member on the 1oor
Of the Senate and House, making plausible state
ments on his honor as merchant. Sometimes
Alley has protested against the proposed retaining
Of some parsonage as extravagant but when it had
70 be done he has transacted the business, and
generally In such way as to impress the recipient
that he was indebted to John B. Alley personally
for what was given him. Alley was the man Sc
lected by the railroad council last night to break
down Colonel McComb's testimony, copy Of which
ne carefully studied before he entered, with air
sf injured innocence, Judge Poland's inquisitoria
chamber. Now had this old chap been made to tell
his story in public there are dozen smart fellows
here, in the lobbies and in the newspaper cOrre-
spondents of1ces, who would have punctured his
carefully prepared tale until it would have been
like seive. But the Star Chamber policy prevents
this criticism Of his apparently truthful state.
ments and he doubtless impressed the investga-
tors with high opinion OF his yeraclty, worth, hon.
esty, intelligence and sagacity. At any rate such
was his intention, and he was OF the opinion that
he had succeeded when he came out and rushed
into another room to relate his adventures to
Dakes Ames But Alleys opinion OF himself diff
lers from the opinions OF other people about Alley.
and it Is known that he made some queer state
ments which should be suggestive to the commit
tee, II they really desire truth and light. The COM
mittee next examined Ames HIMSELF whose men,
Dry was so defective and whose understanding was
no befogged that he was allowed until Monday to
brighten up. Meanwhile some of the runners in
the employ OF the railroad ring are set
ting afoat rumors prejudicial TO the
good name of a distinguished New York
member Of the democratic party, evidently in
tended to silence the disapprobation openly
manifested among the democrats about the COM
position Of the committee, and its secrecy. But
Mis- has had different effect from what was in
tended. The democrats say that II one Of their
leaders was brought up they want to know it, es-
pecially II it is also true that good deal OF the
gt0ck was placed in his hands for distribution
among his political associates. There is q good
Zeal OF uttering here about the revelations which
may be extorted from Mr.. Ames, even in secret
session. A couple OF Ohio gentlemen are evidently
quite nervous on the subject and should the
whole truth come out there will be quite
stampede to avoid expulsion. Taken
al in all, it is the most important
investigation held at the Capitol since the Matte
son scandal and the testimony will be better un-
stood when read in connection with the Con-
yressional action Of the past ten years on the Pa
sidc Railroad. That some honest men were be-
Euiled into the schemes OF Alley and Ames is unde
niable but they will have hard work in convincing
the public that they were neither bribed, bought
Dold. Never was q committee so jealousy watched;
never was committee more closely scrutinized,
o. that which sits with closed doors under the
iirection OF Judge Poland.
Presidential Reception.
The President received large number OF callers
today. Among those who had interviews were
Secretaries Belknap and Boutwell,, Postmaster Gen.
eral Creswell, Senators morrill,, Alc0rn Flanagan,
Chandler, Cameron, Ames and Corbett. Representa-
sives Burlington, Wheeler, Bingham, Wallace and
sargent, and Delegate Chaffee.
Senator Caldwcll's Case.
The case of Senator Caldwell, OF Kansas, charged
with bribery, was taken up to-day by the Senate
Committee on Privileges and Elections. 1t was
found impracticable to dispose OF it during the
holiday recess or by subcommittee visiting Kan
sas, and the examination of the witnesses will
begin before the whole committee on January 10.
The Order OF the Secretary OF the Navy
ON tho Negro-Maltreatfng Midshipmen
"A sharp and Merited Rebuke.
The following is the text Of the order OF the
Secretary OF the Navy in relation to the treatment
Of the colored cadet at Annapolis.
The testimony taken by. the Board OF Omcers
cadet midshlpmen ~ the Naval Aspasmy toward YARD
carefully investigated together with the proceed.
ings and findings or the Board and the reviews and
sssae% s e @
that the Conduct complained Of was not only de-
uberate violation of It's repeated injunctlons but
was the result of spirit rebeous Of authority
Hnding expression In unprovoked and seemingly
concerted persecution by some OF the parties
charged OF fellow cadet OF equal offical standing
and equally entitled to official protection with
themselves. Under the operation OF new and bene-
0cial laws all political distinctions Of race have
IN cur Ine public
the worthy members OF every class alike are
titled to the benefit and free to contend for the
undoubted legal right member OF our national
Congress, himself Of African descent, nominated
TO the Naval Academy cadet of his own race. In
recognition Of his right the naval authorities
nrmed the nomination. and at once fully and un-
mistakably made known to all at the Academy
cadet. on Sco account Of % his ir race, would siti
be permitted from anyone As benefciares
@and, The rst duty mposed on ali cadet midsSip
men by their situation and profession is prompt
and grateful compliance with every order given
have undertaken, in direct violation OF repeated
warnings, TO manifest their dspleasure at the pres
ence OF their fellow student by system OF personal
persecution which has found satisfaction in gen.
eral insolence OF demeanor In petty indgntles and
sometimes in acts Of personal violence. As an
impotent protest against the spirit OF national law
such conduct was folly; as an insolent expression
Of superiority to the solitary representative OF q
lately oppressed race 1t was unmany; as ap-
parentiy concerted and certainly acquiesced in by
the many against one II looked ike cOwardice, and
as an open defiance OF the repeated commands or
their superiors IL violation OF that principle
OF submission to authority which Is the first
and most comprehensive OF professional duties
The government does not attempt to control the
personal feelings nor regulate the personal associa
tons OF any OF It's officers; but while II exacts
obedience as a principle from those whose services
and character deserve the highest consideration, 1t
cannon submit to open defiance from the youngest
oi its penenclar1es. Certainly the department Will
not tolerate at the Academy, under any circum
stances spirit OF rebellion against authority, and
whenever such spirit Is manifested In overt action
summary and invariabe Punishment must be
executed. The conduct OF those cadet midship
men who have been found violating the principles
and the orders made TO enforce them has zen