The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-02-14
THE CREDIT MoBILIER.
Ames Produces His Famous
Memorandum Book.
Mr.. GOLF AK SPEAKS.
He Analyses His Bank Account
His Vindication Complete.
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WASHINGTON, February II.
THE POLAND CREDIT GoDuIEn COMMITTEE
There was a large audience at the meeting
of the Poland Committee this morning. Vice
Presidsn: Colfax and counsel were present
After waiting half an hour, and Ames not np-
pearing, as requested, Judge Poland asked
Coifax if he was ready to submit his proposed
testimony. Judge Hale, his counsel, replied
that it would be manifest injustice for Colfax
to get ON the stand until Amos should complete
his testimony.
About eleven o'clock Aues appeared. Great
ing sensotiOn.
Judge Poland inquired if he had the origi-
nal memorandum, copies of which he produc-
ed before the committee.
Mr. Ames-I understand that evidence is to
be put in to impeach my testimony BY Coliax.
Ny friends say that should have that evil
dence before produce my book.
Judge Poland-Ths committee thinks it
should be produced now.
Mr.. Ames-I have left the book with a
friend who has legal knowledge to examine
into the matter.
Judge Poland-Please send and get it now;
the proceedings here must be governed by our
Judgment.
sir.
A messenger was dispatched after the book
Immediately.
There was some disappointment when it was
discovered that Ames had not brought his
book. His answers as to the whereabouts of
CLARK we're short and to the point. He mani
tested the utmost GOODNESS while awaiting the
return Of the messenger.
After the recess, Horace F. Clark appeared
before the Poland Committee, and said on be-
half of Mr.. Ames. that he would decline to
produce the memorandum book He thought
the committee should not look into private
affairs.
Judge Poland then requested Ames 10 show
such original entries on the books as related
to the matters testified about
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The witness then turned TO the date of
Thursday, March 5th, 1868, and read as fol-
lows:
"Received of Schuyler COlfax, check for
balance, s5l472."
The next entry was check on the Ser
geant-at-arms for $1,000, given Colfax but the
date was not given. Then the following:
"Colfax, % shares C. Mobilier; cost $4,000;
7 months 10 days interest, ,SS3.72; total s., ,0S6
70, less so per cent bonds, at 81. $l.552; paid
March 9th, 1854. 70; $1,000 Union Pacific stock,
$1,000 Credit Mobilier stock"
The witness next produced the original
statement, showing a calculation of the
amounts due on thirty shares, twenty shares
and ten shares There were no names on it,
but he testified that either it or copy was
shown to each one of the gentlemen for whom
he held stock in trust Ali the names on. the
book having cross mark affixed, were set
tied with. The next entry was in June, 1867:
Deposited with the Sergeant-at-arms, $IO,-
OOO.'
Question-Have you an entry on this or any
other ook in reference to Colfax:
Answer-I have.
Judge Poland-Well, let us see it:
Mr.. Ames-Let US get through this book
first.
Judge Poland-No, we must see the entry.
Mr.. Ames produced book and read as fol-
lows:
Friday, january %, 1869. Paid s. Colfax
S60.7 for interest on 1900 certificates of the
Union Pacific railroad"
The witness testified that the certificates al
lnded to were dividends on Credit Mobilier
stock and the money. was paid here in Wash
ington.
Question-Have you been able to find any
receipts signed by Colfax9
Answer-Ihave not found any yet hut have
searched carefully.
QuestiOn-Have you any m ore entries?
Answer-No, sir.
QuestiOn-You believe we have now seen
all the entries on the book in reference to
these gentlemen?
Answer-Yes, cir.
By Mr.. Niblaek-Had not found receipts
from any Of these gentlemen of any impor-
lance; had found one of Allison's without
date. Bis clerk was now making further
search, and he would know sometime this
week if he should find any. The receipt by
Allison was as follows:
"Received Of Oakes Ames, ten shares in the
Credit Mobilier of America, which hold sub.
jeet to his order"
In answer to questions by Mr.. Hale, coun-
sci of Mr. Colfax, the witness testified that he
left the memorandum books at his Office in
Eaton, when he came here after the holidays.
The one for 1868 was brought to Washington
by his son since, and taken back to Eaton by
Kennedy.
The witness further certified, that he did
not remember Of having got any receipts from
Colfax, and never said SO to any person; re-
membered that he gave to Colfax check for
$1,000. When he made his settlement in De-
cember; to the affect that he could not rsmem-
ber if he had paid COlfax any dividend, he
had not seen the memorandum and his mem.
CRY was not refreshed.
The witness was positive he either gave or
showed Colfaz statement showing the bal
ance due, ETC., and ne (Colfax) gave check
for the balance. It is not probable that he
would have given me a check for 1854 unless
he knew what it was for He is not so
green as that. Uaughter.) Colfax never not
flied the witness that he would give up the
stock. At first the witness wanted to get all
these men of as easy as possible, and rather
stated their view OF the case, not relying on
his own memory.
Sidney Dillon, clerk in the Office Of the
Sergeant-at-Arms, was recalled and testified
that 10 acGs his impression that he paid 81 200
check marked as. c." to Oakes Anaes. He
thought he paid him in two five hundred bills.
In talking with Ames during the last thirty
hours, the witness had asked him if he did
not pay the check to him, and An,es said he
thought At ,oas very likely. The witness could
not swear that he paid the check to Ames.
The committee then took recess until sew
en- o'clock.
The Poland Special Committee reassem-
bled at seven o'clock and Vive President Col
fax read the following letter from a gentleman
whom he declared to be the hest parliament