New-York tribune., 1873-01-31
produce number OF letters from Oskes Ames which
have not yet been made public.
TESTIMONY OF JOHN BEATTY, JOB T.. STEVEN
SON, JOHN b. ALLEY, AND J. r. WILSON.
IGENERAI PRESg DIspITCUI

have not yet been made public.
TESTIMONY OF JOHN BEATTY, JOB T.. STEVEN
SON, JOHN b. ALLEY, AND J. r. WILSON.
IGENRRAL PRESS DIsPATCH.I
WASHINGTON, JAN 30.-Judge Poland's Special
Committee resumed its session this morning at 10 O'clock
The Hon. John Beatty of Ohio sworn and examined
by the Hon Job f. Stevenson Of the State who in
roduced the resolution directing the inquiry into the
Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad Mr. Beatty testified
that he had conversation with Mr. Stevenson on the
day before that gentleman introduced the resolution in
the House. Mr.. Stevenson then said be had received
certain information from Mr. Ames.
@. What did he say Mr.. Ames said A. He said Mr..
Ames told him the Speaker interested in the Du-
buque and Sioux City road after the resolution passed
Mr. Ames came to my desk and asked me who put Mr..
Stevenson TO that he subsequently, asked the same
question, and said Mr.. Stevenson on the wrong
track.
BY Judge Poand-YoU heard no conversation between
Mr. Ames and Mr.. Stevenson. A. No, Sir.
By Judge Merriek-Mr Ames did not allude TO any
previous conversation he had with Mr.. seyensOni A.
No Sir.
Mr.. Stevenson then stated that upon consideration he
remembered that upon the day and after he had
introduced the resolution, Mr.. Ames did talk 10 him
fully and freely than before prevouI TO intro
ducng the resolution he had frequent conversations
with Mr. Ames they occupied seats at the same table
at the Arlington Hotel and had formed very pleasant
acquaintance when this investigation began Mr. Ames
said. in humorous way. he had better leave witness
replied that lie had been found guilty of anything
yet, and had better stay he and Mr. Ames
had frequent conversations at the hotel, and
the way TO the Capitol during (which he had
gathered the information upon which his resolu-
ton based witness woud have included the sionx
City and Pacific road in his resolution but he bad under
stood that Judge Wilson's Committee would take cog
nzance Of that road MI. Ames told witness one day
that he would give him book showing the transactions
hf
Ames's friends; witness inquired who his friends
were and he replied Mr.. Allison and Mr. Wilson U f.
witness said he could not promise that and upon obtain
ing copy Of the book subsequently from Judge Wilson's
Committee, Mr. Ames gave him copy also; Mr.. Ames
generally stated at breakfast what il proposed to
give the Committee that day.
Mr. Niblack-I have heard some talk Of having an in
Injunction put on Mr.. Amess tongue, TO stop IT.
Laughter.
TESTIMONY JOHN b. ALLEY.
Mr John Il. Alley was then questioned by Mr. Steven
son. and testified that Congress had nothing to do with
the Sioux City and Iowa Falls Railroads the land grant
given 10 the road given the State of Iowa by Con
gress and the State gave il to the road the road was
chartered by the State.
Q. What want TO get at is your knowledge in refer
ence to any negotiations Mr. Ames had with any of these
gentlemen prior to 1851 A. / don't know anything
about It except the talk about the three gentlemen
above mentioned; Mr.. Ames said at the time that he
had engagements for more of the stock than he
the stock especially it worth little than it
had been Mr. McComb was there, and he said there
was why Mr.. Ames should have the stock 10
fulfill his contract more than any one else lac (Air
McCOmb) had also made promises.
u Well, that brings TO the point; TO whom did he
say he had promised stock a; lie, stated he had
promised it TO Mr. Bayard, Mr. Fowler, and think he
said Mr. Allison but not sure denied his right to
it, but he urged hard and strong that Mr. Anes Sald
will about it and do the best can for you'
To Mr Stevenson-Wness was Interested in the Sioux
city aud Pacific Railroad; also. in the Cedar Rapids
road, but in OF them until after he left Congress
JAMES + WILSON BECALIED.
lanes F. Wilson recalled and examined by Mr..
Stevenson.
O. state to the Committee what knowledge you have
OF any of being interested i'll the road
from Dubuque TO Sioux City, and especially that part of
it to Iowa Fallsi A. will state far my recollec
ton will bear me out that Mr.. Oakes Ames, Mr. Alley
and some others stockholders in the road.
O. Have you any knowledge Of Mr. Hooper being
interesteGi A. have not.
O. Any knowledge OF Mr.. Blainei A. No, Sir.
Speaker Blaine here entered the room and said: Mr.
Chairman: understand that Cen Beatty and Mr.. Stev
have been here testfying in regard to Inc this
morning They gave notice whatever.
Mr. stevenson-I called at the Speakers room TO let
him know, but he was not IN.
Mr. Wilson resumed his testimony, and testified that
he was interested in the Iowa Falls and City road.
@. To what extent2 A. Will state the facts: After
the legislation of the State of Iowa resuming portion
OF the land grant which had been conferred upon the
Dubuque and Sioux City road, company was organ
zed, OF which John j. Blair Was The leading spirit, to
the road under the direction of the State from
Iowa Falls 10 Sioux City, in getting up the company MI
asked if would like 10 have stock in The road
/ told him i would make some inquiry and let him
know. The witness further testified that a friend, Mr.
Colbaug agreed to advance the money, which he did
aud S50OOO worth the stock purchased, some of
which stood in the name Of Mr. Col6aggh; Witness
share the profits up 10 this time had not reached
BY BY Mr. steyenson--Have yOu any. knowledge Of
any other member Of Congress being Interested
Mr. McCrary objected to any inquiry as TO persons who
were members Of Congress ihen, but not now. He
acting and the rule OF the House forbid the Committee
Mr. Stevenson said his object was to inquire to
general of members of Congress holding stock
Mr.. WisOn-Do you propose to go into the whole heid
Mr stevenson have not the strength to do that
er of the Committee sad il is said to be sign Of
a good Judge 20 ampfy his jurisdiction We are dis
posed to take that 10 ourselves ana VIII aow the ques
The question was repeated. and Mr. Wilson replied
that he could recall the names Of gentlemen
cept those be had mentioned. He then said, since the
question of public policy had been raised he desired TO
say that when these companies were being organized,
and the land grants were made man could not have
been elected TO Congress from Iowa who was not in
Mr stevenson said he would ask that John j. Blair be
Mr. Wilson inquired Of Mr. Stevenson TO his
OF information the effect that he was interested in
'" Nj Stevenson could not remember whether 1t was
from Mr. Ames, Mr.. Alley, or Mr.. Allison THAT he re-
Mr WiIsoINI certainly have no objection any
knowing Of my action or connection with the roads
Mr McComb and c. H. Nelson will be recalled.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE WILSON COMMITTEE
4 GOOD wiTNEss--INNoCEET PERSONS OWNERS
Oy THE BONDS AND ST0CK-ANOTHER PHASE
OF CORRUPTION.
10y TELEGRAPH TO The TRlBUSS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-The Wilson Commit
tee after the Stewart contempt had been disposed
on had brief session. and continued the examination
Of Mr. Clark the President of the Union Pacific Railroad
who is the frankest and most gentlemany in his inter
course with the Committee OF any yet examined HIS
knowledge Of the road is not SO great as might DO
rod bpt he plains that he has only been connected