, 1873-02-20
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WASHINGTON. Feb. f3.-Washington
specials give details of a story in ciren-
lation there, to the effect it has been
discovered that the repeal at the last
session of Congress, of tax on borrowed
capital, was secured by the expe nditnre
Of several Thousand dollars by one Gin
ton Colgate. an agent of New York Stock
Exchange. One of specifications is the
payment of $4,000 fee to Judge Chas
Sherman, Of Ohio. for argument before
the Senate Finance committee, and fol
securing the influence of his brother
John Sherman and Gen. Garfield fol
the BILL Mr.. Dawes has been looking
into the matter, his attention having
been called to it by the passage to such
in New York paper. Colgate claims
to have Judge Sher.nan's letter en-
closing bill for amendment of fee.
The Pomeroy investigation will not
begin until Saturday, when Senator
York and other witnesses from Kansas
will be ct Washington.
In the Senate, the Credit Mobillier
committee met this morning. Patterson
and Cummius we've absent. Logan
appeared and said, that he had nothing
to add to his testimony given before
the House committee. Logan was
questioned about his transactions
with Oakes Ames, but he in
sisted that h. would be first told what
the testimony WAS against him.. Har-
Ian appeared and asked about Durants
$40, 200 contribution. After some dis
cassion it was decided to swear Harlan,
whereupon he proceeded to detail the
whole transaction. Wilson, of the COM
mittee. to-day heard additional testi-
mony from Oakes Ames.
. The House appointed Dawes and
Beck, committee to notify the Presi-
dent aud Vice President of their cleo
ton.
The committee on printing reported
in favor of giving the reporting and pub
fishing of debates of Congress to ". j.
Murtaeh, Of the Washington represen-
tatives.
House proceeded with the consider
alton of the report of the committee on
mines.
A resolution of Wood. to refer with
pleasure to the Republican government
of Spain, was objected to and not re-
ceived.
BosToN. Feb. 13.-The jury in the
ease of Alley, charged with the murder
of Ellis. gave verdict of not guilty. Al
ley was discharged.
New YORK. Feb. 13.-At the Wes.
Farms, near Harlem yesterday, the coro-
ner's decision resulted in finding James
Dennis guilty of kicking his wife to
death.
The inquiry of the coroner into the
murder of Grahame, at Little Neck,
Long Island. resulted in arrest Of half
breed of Dresden.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-A special says
that the Spanish Minister says. that he
does not think that Spain will retro
grade to despotism. A change in the
government will not effect the status of
Cuba. He considers Amadeus honest
and liberal. At the State department
it is debated, success will follow in case
Rivero Brest is President, although his
qualifications are conceded.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13.--This morn
ing passenger train on the Baltimore
Railroad, owing to a amiss-placed switch,
ran into coil oil train below Hays fer
ry. Engine boiler and tank burs,ed.
The conductor Of the passenger train
was the only one injured.
HARR1sURG, Feb. 13.-Ex-Governor
cary S funeral took place to-day with
posing ceremonies.
LONDON, Feb. ia Paris special
says, that it is reported this morning
that troops of the regular army of
Spain, divided in their choice of form
of government. Cavalry are said to have
pronounced in favor of Monarchy. with
Prince Astures, son OF the Ex-Quesn
Isabella, for King, while the infantry
favor Republic.
A Rome special says, the abdication
of Amadeus is received with surprise Ii
all sides. Neither Victor Emanuel
nor the government gave any advice to
Amadeus. Latter telegraphs to Rome
formally giving information concerning
the situation. 1t is also reported that
serious disturbances had taken place at
Madrid, and that fighting had sccurred
in the streets.
BERLIN, Feb. 13.-The patience and
courage by Amadeus while on the throne
is universally praised.
L1BsoN, Feb. 13.--The Portug ese
Minister of public works. prominent
railway officials and Spanish Minister,
in accordance with orders from the
government, has gene to Badagos to
meet Amadeus and his family and es-
eort them to Libson. A palace Is pre-
pared for them which they will occupy
until their departure for Italy. Ex-Ros
al family expected Tomorrow, will be
met at the railway station by hlne
Louis and his Minister.
LoHDoS, Feb. ia Madrid dispatch
says the abdication of Amadeus and the
declaration OF Republic, is dissemln'
ated all over Europe. and it now &C.