The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-22
THE CALDWELL CORRUPTION.
Continuation Of the Investigation by the
Committee Of the Senate.
Caldwelrs Statement that His Election Cost Him
S75, 000-Evidence from the Topeka Investi-
eating Committee Witnesses Who Heard
Nothing About Corruption and Wit
ness Who offered Brides as q Joke.

ness Who offered Brides az Joke.
WASHINGTON. Jan. q, 1873
The Caldwell e. investigation was resumed this
morning.
Mr.. c. 8. Stilwer, OF Leavenworth, Kansas, testi-
fed that Mr.. Anderson the Kansas Pacific Railroad
representative had SAID to Mr.. Anthony that Mr.
Caldwell employed him to pay out some money IN
the election and owed him a balance on that &C
count; Mr.. Anderson did not say to whom he paid
the money.
Sidney Clarke was then recalled and crosse exam
tned by Judge CrOsier for Mr.. Caldwell.
Witness published the card which gave rise to
the Legislative investigation at Topeka of Caldwelrs
election, and being otherwise urged, testified in
that investigation; thinks he did not then testify
that he had conversation with Caldwell, in which
he (CaldwelD said
HIS ELECTION COST HIM $4,000;
did not mention this, because he was satisfied that
the Legislative committee did not mean to have
fair inquiry, but had heen Influenced by Caldwell
to damage witness and Senator Pomeroy, and the
question was not asked.
Judge CrOsier then read from the report of the
Topeka investigation certain questions and answers
bearing on this point, which witness could not say
were or were not asked and made Witness said
that Mr.. Snoddy, the Chairman refused to allow
(Snoddy) asked; on one occasion when he at
tempted to testify in regard to Mr.. Caldwell, he
interrupted and his attention directed to other
things; the understanding was that Mr. SnOddy
pretended publicly to be opposed to Mr.. Caldwell,
but was secretly working In his favor; had deter
minatiOn to bring the matter before the Senate
from the first; meant to prosecute
A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION
before the committee OF the Legislature, until he
found that It was not conducted legitimatey; the
q n m vvttn
thinks the report OF the testimony changed all
the way through; the reporter was an intel.
ngent, upright gentleman, but out OF practice the
committee was not composed OF enemies OF Cald-
WELL and the Speaker, who appointed them, was
unanimous against Caldwell; witness was not IN
nuenced in bringing this matter before the
Senate by the consideration that Caldwell had
not paid his (Clarke's) expenses.
c. b. Brace, OF Lcavenworth, testified that Mr..
Anthony tried to get up anti-Cadwell meetings,
but failed, and large meeting called by Anthony
endorsed Caldwell.
George II. Smith, OF Leavenworth, said that he
took an active part in the canvass supported Cald
well only because he was a LeavenwOrth man;
Caldwell never told him that his election cost him
ing used to secure votes for Caldwell. He finally
admitted that he had in joking manner offered to
pay for votes; did not know how many members
might have heard him never offered any other in
ducement except argument; don't think he would
have given twenty-five cents for a vote.
John l.. Pendry a lawyer, OF LeavenwOrth, cor
roborated the previous witnesses statements as to
the manner OF Caldwell entering the canvass; Will
liam Ii. Carson told witness that he
MEANT TO MAKE MONEY
out OF this investigation.
Thomas p Fenton, a democratic member Of the
Lower House, said that he voted for Caldwell be-
cause he was from LeavenwOrth and a fit man,
and there was no chance Of electing q democrat.
1t was the general talk in Topeka that money was
being used, but he knew nothing OF any improper
inducements being accepted or offered for votes;
on the day when the first vote was taken he in.
troduced a resolution directing the Speaker to
administer to members an oath that their votes
had not been and would not be Influenced by
nn araf tim fha Init uvuao "a
and about two-thirds OF the members took 1t; one
OF the arguments against his resolution was that
the members had taken an oath when they took
their seats, and that was "swear enOugh;, the
votes of those who refused to take the oath
we're scattering; ne introduced the resolution be-
cause of the general rumors Of corruption that pre-
vailed.
Jerry Clarke, Postmaster at Leavenworth, testi-
fed that In his presence Carney denounced Cald-
well and Smith and declared, with oath, that he
would GUST the former from MS seat; went to
Topeka and worked for Caldwell; neither saw
heard OF the improper use Of money expended
$94 for hotel and car fare; about two weeks later
CHECK FOR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS;
before the canvass opened Caldwell had told him
that he would pay his Legitimate expenses; at the
mate expenses OF the canvass, but no one need ask
anything further; it was not previously under
wrote to Caldweii after the latter came
TO Washington asking for the place; supposed it
was given through personal friendship ana because
before; displaced Mrs. Johnson, widow, before
her term expired; served in the quartermaster's
department during the war; when Carney threat
ened to GUST Caldwell he said that six years be-
fore he Carney was running for the Senate and
lacked on.y ten votes OF majority; that he gave
Len Smith $4,000 to secure those votes, but that
Smith sold him out and kept the money and that
Caldwell was In the conspiracy; witness thinks
that Smith and Caldwell were not partners at that
time, though they had previously been; witness
and Carney had been enemies for some years on ac-
count Of suit in which Carney was incidentally
Judge Croser said that he wanted to ask Carney
Mr. Carney took the stand and Crosier asked him
II he told Clarke that be gave Smith $4,000 any
other sum as DESCRIBED. s7.>
asI. Harney-.sever one cent.
Mr.. Carpenter objected to the question, but
finally withdrew his objection and Carney made
the same reply
"A LEADING QUESTION"
Mr.. Morton called Mr.. Len Smith and asked
During the Senatorial contest six years ago, did
the purpose Of influencing votesS
MI. Carpenter-O Mr.. Chairman, object.
Mr.. Morton-Let the committee decide.
Messrs, Anthony. Logan and Hill thought the
question was irrelevant, but that under the cir
Cumstances IL should be answered.
Mr.. Trumbull thought not.
The room was cleared, and AFTER q BRIEF cOnsulta-
ton the doors were opened, and Mr. Morton an
nounced that the committee was equally divided,
and that the question would not be asked.
Mr.. Fenton was recalled, and Mr.. s. j. Langdon.
a member of the Legislature, examined, but said
nothing OF Importance.
MISS ANTHONY's POINT.