Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-02-01

Iepntu III AZ george Is. Cowlam, 1ho addressed
ietsers and kilograms to him, was q stranger,
and he h: never seen him until the project 70
injure the Union Pacific railroad in tie Hou> e
had failed. Mr.. Cowlam came to New York.
and he was satisfied that while Cowlam was
cognizant Of, he was not a party to, the con-
spiracy. Cowlam's object was to enable witness
to guard the interest of bond holders Witness
came to the conclusion that Cowlam came into
possession of the information from parties who
designed to make money, and had in good faith
communicated IL to witness. and the conspiracy
headed of, he expected to receive some com
pensation.
Alexander Hay was next examined and testi-
fed to having, in 1855, brought TO this city GER
ia railroad bonds. and deposited them in the
Merchants National bank, having received
them from Dr. Durant on an order OF Joseph h
Stewart; he also received sixty thousand dollar
In money. Witness took an interest i'm the
legislation OF 1854, in relation to the Pacific
railroad, and was in communication with
several members of the committee on the sub
Ject. He received no paw from any other party
than Mr.. Stewart, who paid him Handsomely.
He knew Of no member of Congress to whom
any money had been given.
The witness was examined by Mr.. Hoar with
reference to the personal integrity of Mr.. Joseph
thoroughly honest and honoraS bio ssn.Iaman
Had loaned him money amounting perhaps to
$50 600, and never took his note because he
Of his word.
THE FIRST WITNESS TO-DAY.
Webster Snyder, general freight and ticket
and general superintendent until July, iss9
was first examined by the committee this morn
ing, and testified that the only government di-
rector who received money to his knowledge
lbesides mileage and the regular compensation
for services rendered) was Cornelius Wendell
who said he would not act until he received
600. This amount was
PAID TO CORNELIUS WENDELL
by witness, who kept no memorandum of the
transaction, and paid the money on his own re-
sPonslbility. Dr. Durant disapproved the pay
ment Of this money, and President Ames wrote
letter saying he (witness) had done wrong
Was removed from office July, 1869, but it was
never intimated that his removal was on account
of the payment of money made to Wendell
did Wendell give for asking for the money and
f0r coming into your arrangement?' and re-
piled, :" He gave no reason; he wanted il a.
blood" Witness further said that owing to the
peculiar situation of affairs he felt Justified in
paying the money. He looked upon Wendell A.
ExACTING BLACK NAIL,
Inc company has never presented an account
to him for the $25 Go.
Hon. Charles G. Vanzan.lt sneaker of the
Rhode Island house of representative, was ex-
amined. Witness might have heard
LOOSE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE PAYMENT
OF MONEY
to influence legislation in regard to the Pacific
road, but had no definite knowledge of such
payments being made. He then related the
particulars of suits brought by Roland j. Haz-
ard and Others (stOckholders) i'm the Rhod,
Island courts against DIR. Durant, to recover
certain money, which they alleged DIR. ID. had
appropriated, belonging to the company. Wit
was Mr.. Jenckes, and he (witness) was subse-
quently retained by the U. p. railroad and the
credit mobilier. Durant denied any misappro-
Priation OF money, and said his accounts had
h caring.
John Duff, vice president of the Union Pa
cifc railroad company, was examined. In
March, 1871, was appointed on a committee to
adjust and settle
THE ACCOUNT OF SIN, 900 FOR LEGAL EXPENSES.
instance Of Mr.. Ames about the time Secretary
Boutwell, was withholding certain moneys from
the company, and saw here Col. T. A. Scott
sad Basnns Gen 1Sdge and Others and they
BOutwells action. Paid his own bills while In
Washington, and never gave any one q cent.
In answer to questions by Gen. Slocum, wit
ness said much Of the stock and bonds of the
company are held in Europe. MANY first mort
gage bonds and land grants are held abroad.
In answer to Questions by Mr.. Wilson, witness
pense account" as he was not an officer of the
road when that account existed.
Witness was asked to read certain resolutions
adopted by the board Of trustees Of
THE CAKES AMEs' CONTRACT
at different meetings, and recognized them
having been acted upon by the board. Was a
Ames contract was made, and opposed it, and
Que reason being because Ames was member OF
Congress. Besides, there were men connected
with this contract i'm whom he did not place
much confidence as experienced railroad men
Cakes Ames, Oliver Ames, Mr.. Alley, and Mr.
Bates were the men he referred to. SUPPOSE,
the 13s miles Of road already accepted by the
government were included in the Ames' CON
tract to make the profits greater.
Witness said at the time Ames' contract wa
made he did not consider the first mortgage bond
as actually worth 80 cents, and the governme nj
bonds 30 cents on the dollar, although neither
had any sale in the market. The contract pric,
of the road was made high because the stool
which was given In paymeat for work done had
no appreciable value.
AFRAID OF THE INDIANS.
IL was dihcult 70 get persons to take con
tracts to build the road, although witnes
solicited many to do so. Several hundred per
sons EMPLOYED ON the road had probably beer
killed by the Indians. The company now hav,
several conductors on this road who wer,
scalped.
The investigation was still in progress. whei
our report closed.