The New York herald., 1872-12-14
Something More About the Mexican
Claims and the Consequences.
LOGAN REARING AT SUMNER.
A Few Plain Words to the Presi-
cent and His Reply.
Miscellaneous Matters Of Interest
at the Capital.
CONGRESS IN A LIVELY MOOD

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 1872.
Outcroppings OF the Credit Mobilier
Scandal.
The HERALD Washington despatch has produced
o marked effect upon the committee charged with
the examination of the Credit Mobilier lnvestiga-
ton 1t has aroused three of its members, at least,
to the fact that the eyes OF the people are upon
them. Judge Merrick, who is the soul of honor,
has declared for his own vindcation that
he viii zee that justice, ana nothing less
than justice, be done. He will be no
party to any compromise or whitewashng ar
rangement; he will examine the witnesses and
probe the testimony till the whole truth is fer
reted out, and then he will render his decision
without fear or favor. Mr.. Crary has expressed
himself in the same manner His personal honor
was concerned that the allegations against him
shall be disproved by the result Of the investigation
He was more than ever anxious that those unjustly
accused shall be justified and the guilty exposed
for the honor Of the House OF Representatives. Mr.
Nblack, on reading the HERALD despatch, said that
not only his own credit, but that OF the party was
at stake. II there is corruption in the repub-
lican camp he, as democrat, Will surely
not suppress it, for whatever weakens the
republicans will strengthen the democrats These
members have thus pledged themselves to o
strict investigation OF the Credit Mobilier
scandal, and they are doubtless sincere. OF Judge
Poland, who is chairman of the committee, moth
ing has yet been heard IN his own vindication He
has not disproved his former connection with the
railroad schemes Of which Oakes Ames is the head
centre. General Banks Is so far a neutral,
and, II anything, favorably disposed to Oakes Ames
and the other parties Some startling facts have
already been developed by the examination Of the
two principal witness, Oakes Ames and McComb.
The revelations will strike home In quite
an unexpected quarter. gentleman who
had not been suspected of any share
in the Credit Mobiier transactions stands
charged with being receiver Of bribes.
The charge is so direct and pointed that 1t falls
little short Of conviction. The investigation was
resumed this morning in all secrecy, but the HER
ALD like that amiable individual called Cupid, de-
1es walls and l0cksmiths. The testimony, with the
exception OF the one revelation above mentioned,
was not Of aGoyel character. "Colone!' McComb
was the only witness examined to-day
He was first requested to explain his
former relations with Oakes Ames. He repeated,
in substance, what has again and again been pub
lished in the papers for several months past. He
gave detailed statement OF his claims against
Oakes Ames, but professed to be entirely dsinter-
ested With regard to the charges he had made
against that gentleman. This assertion was con-
sidered by one gentleman OF the committee
as story for the credulous marines. McComb's
examination lasted for two hours. His testimony
viii be the most important, as that OF the other
witness will probably amount to nothing but o
sweeping denial OF all the charges. Cakes Ames
was inclined to pretend blissul ignorance OF all
that has been charged against him and his COL
leagues; but this system does not work quite as
well as he might desire. Oakes Ames is an old fox
hufs shn min i'm haG I'M hat him
out Of his usual equanimity. In the House he
seems quite nervous and restless and shifts about
in his seat as II ne did not feel at ease. This is
particularly noticeable In contrast with his former
calm and sedate manner. He has stated during
the examination that no entry will be found
in his books to show that members OF
Congress mad received shares as brbes.
He was asked whether the shares might not nave
been entered In his name for the benefit OF others.
This disconnected him. 1t sustained that during
the late election in Vermont Senator was charged
by Z. A. Rollins, ex-Commissioner and Treasurer
OF the Northern Pacific Railroad, with have re-
ceived 1000 Union Pacific shares gratuitously,
which had been entered in the name
OF Oakes Ames. On the other hand,
the veracity of McComb, the principal witness
against Oakes Ames, has been mpugned But mis-
testimony, even II taken for what 1t Is worth, win
be exceedingly troublesome to some parties. Ef-
forts will probably be made to get before the com
mittee, in some form other, volu-
minous mass OF testimony, understood
to be now In the War Department, relative to the
fraudulent transactions OF McComb while con.
tractor for furnishing clothing and equipments to
the Schuylkill Arsenal at Philadelphia. 1t is
asserted that the revelations OF the transactions,
which were partially investigated at the time, will
break the force OF McComb's testimony.
The Senate-BostOn Being Burned by
TonCue-LOgan Loaded for q Slap at
sumner.
The bill for the relief OF those who are to rebuild
the burned district In Boston was to-day wrapped
up in constitutional lore and rolled under the
tongues Of the lawyers in the Senate like sweet
morsel. Finally 1t was sent by o large majority to
the Committee the judiciary, where it will be SO
whtew washed with arguments and authorities
that even the strictest constructionist can vote
for 1t. The Senate then voted to adjourn over
until Monday noon, but, before closing up work for
the week, amended and passed q House bill for
obtaining evidence in the OF contested elec-
tions There will be good deal done under the
provisions Of this act during the next six months
AS Sumner does not appear anxious to open the
debate on the resolutions which he offered in 1862
and has recently revived. to take the names OF
hard-fought battles from our regimental colors,
General Logan talks about replying to him in
advance, and is charged to the muzzle with a
martial philippe.
The House Kind Towards Patents
Willia m and Mary College Negrofied
or Nullihed-The Internal Revenue
Bills-A Postponed Inquiry.
number OF resolutions for the extension OF
patents were introduced In the House to-day. All
these patents had been In force for twenty lone
years, that is seven years beyond the period as
signed by law, and yet the patentees ask Congress
to renew their privileges for another seven years,
at the end OF which they may ask for further
extension and impose the same enhanced
prices as heretofore upon the public.
The House good d-haturedY passed several