The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-04


from tree and deliberate choice OF q Senator by
his action IN refusing the members Of the Lellsa-
ture chance TO ascertain whether or pot the
charges he made had any foundation IN reference
to the intcryiew between YORK snd Fomcroy in
the Mtter's room ut the Aote., the committee
see no cause ior believing Yorks story ane
pla MY state that as there was reason TO Gus
pect York OF haying pursued deceptive
course they are unable to say when 1t is
ne might be telling the truth. They think 1t I'M
likely that Pomeroy seeing York an open enemy
at the election, and Knowing also that efforts were
being made TO entrap him tPomeroy) into bribery,
would have acted in such antagonism to his
conduct toward AL other members OF the
Legislature at that particular time, and
they therefore conclude that POmeroy is en-
titled to the benefit OF any doubt there might
be, all the testimony having been considered This
report Is signed by Senator's Frelinghuyscn, Buck
ingham and Alcorn. Senator Thurman, in
minority report, gives his views Also holding that
Pomeroy bribed both Simpson and York. Senator
Vickers also dssents from the majority report,
and states briefly that he Is unable to conclude,
beyond reasonable doubt, that the charges have
not been sustained.
Patterson Still Smarting Under That
Expulsion ResoIutton-In the Hands OF
His Friends.
Senator Patterson rose at halfpast twelve to
question OF privilege and asked for consideration
OF the resolution expelling him from the Senate.
Carpenter said it was impossible to take up the reso
luton and to do justice to the Senate, and the Sena
hoped that the subject would be postponed to the
executive session, when, even II the Senator is no
longer member OF this body. 1t can be impartialy
discussed. Patterson said II the matter could be
brought up after the 4th of March he would be
Senator Patterson said all he wanted a full
and fair investigation, and he would leave the mat
ter in the hands OF his friends. Senator Morrill,
spoke in the same sense as Senator Carpenter
Patterson finally withdrew his motion.
Kansas Affairs.
A large meeting OF the citizens of Kansas was
held in tais city tonight, and resolutions were
passed commencing the action OF the Senate CON-
mittee in acquitting Senator Pomeroy of the
charges Of bribery and corruption in the late Sena
torial election in Kansas. The meeting was pre-
sided over by the Hon. Asa HaregrOve, formerly
State Auditor.
The Expenditures 81 the Department OF
State.
The House Committee on Expenditures Of the
Department OF State, TO whom its accounts were
referred, say they have discovered no abuses that
need correction, and that the operations OF the
Department and its entire management are in
every way worthy OF their commentator.
During the current year there has been
no occasion to make any payment from
the appropriation for bringing home any
person charged with crime under eXtraditon
treaties. Congress appropriated $62 to pay the
expenses attending the Treaty OF washington.
The money was spent az follows salaries of COM
mssoners, $4,000; salary OF counsel and agent,
$4,000; personal and travelling expenses, 81, 500;
mag AFT inn nj cin1c col
In taking testimony and other legal services, o,OOo
incidental expenses OF taking testimony, fees
OF witnesses aud commissioners $500; salaries OF
secretary and assistant secretary, two messengers
and two watchmen So, $685. half value OF furniture,
$4,000; extra clerk hire, fuel, stationery, blank
books and cont ngencies. $4,000; rent OF building,
$1,000; printing memorial, proofs, BRIEF &C.,
$l5,000-making a total Of $50, 225-leaving a de-
1ciency OF S225.
Louisiana Politicians with the Prcsi-
dent.
Judge Durell, Marshal Packard and Mr.. Norton,
OF New Orleans, had an interview with the Presi-
dent and Attorney General to-day. Nothing has
been communicated by those gentlemen beyond
that the President expressed the determination TO
adhere to the policy indicated in his message un-
less Congress takes action.
Providing for the Geneva Gold.
The following Is the bill reported by the Com
mttee OF Conference tonight. a substitute for
the House and Senate bills, providing for the dis
tribution OF the Geneva award
Be 1t enacted, &C., that Immediately upon fhe payment
the sum OF money awarded to the United states by the
arbitration Geneva, TO be paid by he gov
eminent Of Great Britain, the same shall be paid
into the Treasury and used to redeem, so far
as M may, tie public debt of the United states and the
s
be held subject to the future disposition of Congress
Treasury Payments In February.
The payments made from the Treasury by war
rants during the month OF February were as fol-
lows
On account of civil and miscellaneous $47s6, 555 4i
War, s2,97S454 20; Navy, $l,524,9O1 81; In
terror, Indian and Pensions, $5,1O6,367 2l total,
$l4Ss6,27s As. This does not include payments
made account of the interest on the principal
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