Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-01-14

To McCreary-W1tnesS received, besides
1900 dollars in cash, S22 shares Of stock in
the Union Pacific railroad. He received
them in the way IF diFidends from the
Credit Mobilier. Turned some Of them
over to Brooks and some to Dillon. Gave
the latter enough to cover q loan received
from him. Still owns 500 shares of the
Union Pacific railroad. None ofhis stock
has ever been held in the mare of Brooks.
Cross examined by McCann- Received
the so shares of additional stock by virtue
of his ownership of 100 shares. Did not
remember having received notice that he
was entitled to so shares additional.
Brooks paid for the first 100 shares. Wit
ness did not pay for it. When he went to
the Office to get the stock he found it al
ready paid for in his name. Brooks is in
the habit of putting witness into good in
yestments. Did not remember any of the
particulars. Did not remember from whom
be received the dividends.
McComb waived further cross examina-
ton until tomorrow, when Judge Black
will be present.
a Pass between Brooks and McCOmb.
Brooks then asked that various records
from the War Department be produced be-
fore the committee, by which he wanted to
show that McComb was not TO be be-
lieVed.
Mr.. Niblack--Wel, that's a matter we
viii take under consideration.
Mr.. Brooks want to show that Mr..
McComb is not man to be believed under
oath and man of bad character. l also
want to have summoned Lyman ElmOre,
II. f. Puttys, Calvin Slade, Gen. Double
Gay, and the Ex-Mayor of New Orleans,
forget his name.
Mr.. McComb-BeDj. F. Flanders is his
name. l can give you good many more
names if you want them. / would also
like to give the committee some names in
reference to Mr.. Brooks character.
Mr.. Brooks-Well, l can give you nam es
for a moral or immoral character.
Mr.. McComb- have no doubt you can
have them made TO order. l will be very
glad to compare characters with you, how
ever.
Mir. Poland-Win these witnesses have
nothing to do with the Credit Mobilier?
Mr.. Brooks No sir.
Mr.. McComb-If it is a question of
character l should like to furnish list of
names. l should like the leather trade of
New York, Boston and Baltimore, where
have done business for the past twenty
years brought, together with 4. T. Stewart
and the leading business men OF New York
with Gen. Crossman, Gen. Meigs, Gen.
Babbitt and other army officers in the
Qusrtermaster Department.
Mr. Poland-Well, If we conclude to ex-
anime witnesses in regard to character, We
will give you an opportunity to reply.
Mr.. McComb-Very well sir; that's all l
want. 1 am perfectly willing to stand on
my record.
farming into a Military Republic.
Secretary Balknsp is to require the pres
ence of the West Point cadets at the in
augural ceremonies. This is done because
of the good conduct Of the cadets and for
the purpose of relaxation.
The President to-day sent into the Senate
the nomination of Charles j. Kinney for
Collector of Internal Revenue in the sixth
district of Tennessee.
Judge Busted, of the District Court of
Alabama, who has resigned that place has
been nominated to succeed Judge Hum
phreys in the District of Columbia. Judge
will be nominated TO succeed
J udge Busteed-in Alabama.
Secretary Delano left Havana for home
last via New Orleans.
Response to the
Peoples Representatives-A Bleed.
Thirsty Soldier whe Thinks Keep.
ing the Peace Is not Enough.
The President sent to the House Of Eep-
to-day, in answer to a resolu-
ton of that body on the 10th of December
last, a mass OF papers upon tie subject of
Louisiana political affairs, furnished by At
torney General Williams. The papers en-
brace copies of the reports Of the Judicial
correspondence by mail and
telegraph, memorials and other matter,
nearly all of which have heretofore been be-
fore the public. The following telegram
from Gen. Emory dated New Orleans, Jan.
I /, to the Adjutant Generals Office, closes
the correspondence:
'As Mr.. Kellogg has been declared by
Gov. Pinchback and the Legislature which
be recognizes as the Governor elect of Lon
sians, l presume it is intended by my in
5tructions that shall recOgn z3 him, and !,
shall accordingly do so, unless otherwise
|. Strucled. l have addressed letters 10 the
General commanding Of the army on the
5sh and 9Th inst, but they may not reach |
him in time for action. The situation is
more complicated aud 10 my
opinion the use Of troops simply to keep the
peace cannot lead to satisfactory or per-
solution of the difficulties here"
The report of the Attorney General, al
uded to By the President in his mes
ssge, does not accompany the papers.
Currency Contraction.
New YORK, Jan. 13.-It is stated that
The effect of the decision Of the Senate FL
nance Committee adverse to the power Of
,be Secretary of the Treasury to increase
he currency, : will cause the with
1rawal Of the two and half millions issued
asst fall.
1t is generally believed the books Of the
Credit Mobilier will never be obtained for
he use of the Congressional committee.
The widow Of President Tyler is about
o sell her property on Staten island to re-
purchase the Tyler estate in Virginia.