New-York tribune., 1873-02-14

for advising his wife to put money In IL
| as If IL had been his own when the Investment was
made he knew nothing against 1t; when he iearneu
something was wrong he informed Mr.. Ames he wouid
have nothing 10 do with IT, aud had the matter seted al
sacrifice to himself. rather TO his wife witness
would never bold property which he had 20 eglsia.e
upon and refused take stock in national BANK 10 niS
own town. the other day, for that very reason II theIe
was any guilt about buying the stock witness desired 10
have il himself and not say it was his wifes; ne "u
vised her to do 1t, and the blame, il any, was his.
Senator Logan recalled Before commencing MS
testimony he said as in the position OF one Dene
accusedlhe desired have opportunity to examine III
the evidence winch the Committee might have relaung
TO his case il further charges to be made against
him, he hoped they would be made before the CommiE
tee before he should be called upon for reply nc n-
vited the critical and searching examination, anu
was perfectly willing to answer all questions only II any
charges to be made he wanted to hear lnein
| before testifying.
| The Committee agreed with Gen. Logan, and at $3.50
o'clock adjourned until 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning
PROCEEDINGS OF THE WILSON COMMITTEE
NEW RANGE OF NoUIRY-AN IGNORANT WIT
NEss-GOv. DIX's DENIAL-HE MAY BE SUM
MONED TO EXPLAIN-GEN. BUTLERS SKILL
FUL EXPLANATION.
iBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
, WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The Wilson Com
mittee which it thought had nearly completed lts
Investigations has started of again on range OF IN
quiry which promises last until after the adjourn
ment Of Congress It has begun inquiry into the
Central Pacific and as beginning has taken the testi
mony OF the agent in tins city famarly known as DICK
Franehat. AS his ignorance Of all matters likely 10 DC
investigated more remarkable than Oakes
Ames's memory, it is probable the Committee will have
send California for Witnesses II 1t is intended 10
continue the Central Road inquiry
Franehat has been the agent of the road in Washing
ton since 1906 and although he is paid according TO his
own admission $40 600 year for representing the road
here during the Of Congress, he knew nothing
whatever OF the road its builders s stockholders, OF
anything else except from hearsay. The Commission
ers did not question Franchat about legislation of any
kind, and II said tonight that he knows more about
the subject than the Committee.
AS an evidence of the power OF the lobby, it is only
necessary 10 call attention TO the fact that railroad can
afford 20 keep agent at the seat OF Government at
salary OF $4,000 for six months service in watching and
manipulating COngressmen
Oakes Ames the first witness, but he was not long
kept on the stand Mr. slocum said Albany newspaper
had denied evidently by the authority OF Gov. Dix his
connection with the Union Pacific Road, and lis gift OF
stock 10 him. as previously elected before the Commit
tee and Mr. socum thought IL but act OF Justice 10
allow Gov Dix an opportunity TO answer the testimony
OF DuTant and others.
He thought he ought to be summoned Mr.. Hoar also
thought that he ought TO be allowed to explain. but
attendance OF a Governor OF State. Messrs. sloeum
and Swan were directed TO inquire into the matter Mr..
said Gen. Dix had demanded sj0oO0 for stock that
was not worth more than 20 per cent If so much and
that the Union Pacific Railroad paid him to get rid OF
him.
The Committee were proceeding to examine Mr.. Ames
I'm regard TO the alleged fee OF 10000 paid TO Senator
CARPENTER when Gen. Butler very uneeremoniousy
stopped the proceedings by OF his sores and before
the Committee aware of it, he was on his feet
making a speech without leave license He objected
to any investigation based anonymous letters. He
denounced John b. Randolph, who had signed certain
letters regarding Gen. Butler and Mr. Carpenter, as
myth without residence existence. This he showed
as cOncusvely as anegatiye can be proved and then
without allowing the Committee to continue with the
witness the witness 10 answer the question: he went
on with his connection with the Union Pacific Road.
He said he had been engaged in legal capacity for the
road that he had twice gone from Boston to NewYork
in his service spending three four days each time
For this service and his expenses he received S6 but
had hard work get il. He said he earned $4,000 as
the matter involved <40OOOOO. James Fisk at one time
sent Gen Butler 5000 but he sent 1t back and asked
that he might be continued as counsel Of the legitimate
parties
Cen Butler substantially admitted all that has been
said with reference TO Mr. Carpenter but wound about
the admission such adTot explanations and agreeable
phrases that he made a virtue of IT, The Carpenter mat
ter occurred at the time OF the Fisk Barnard excitement
Gen Butler remembered that Mr. Carpenter had spoken
to him and wanted his aid to get practice in the East
iD Washing goD, and elsewhere and when counsel was
needed by Alley, Ames Co. Gen. Butler recommended
Mr.. Carpenter saying at the time that he was cand
date for the Senate in Wisconsin The next morning, or
soon after counsel longer required, and the wit
ness said know, Ames knows, and Carpenter knows
that the latter did not get dollar"
In closing Gen. Butler said Randolph cowardly
malicious weaught rascal and he would give 50 900 TO
anybody who would catch him.
The Nebraska attorney for the road Mr.. Poppleton
was examined briefly regarding the Omaha Bridge, and
Judge Sherman regarding certain details while he was
a director C. p Huntington, the Yce-President Of the
Central will be examined tomorrow If he arrives in
time.
oAKEs AMEs On THE STAND AGAIN-GEN. DIX'S
SHARES.
GENERAL PRBsSsDISPATCHl
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The Wilson Com
mittee met this morning o'clock, when Oakes Ames
was recalled The Chairman said he found. by referring
TO the estimates Of the engineer that IN addition 10 6G7
miles there were &c miles, at per mile which
charged up 10 the Union Pacific Railroad and paid under
the Oakes Ames contract. The witness having been
asked whether he knew how that happened TO be done
| replied that he did not.
CHARGES AGAINST GOV. DIX.
Gen slocum said he by the papers that Gov. Dix
had denied the truth OF certain evidence affecting him
before this Committee; he thought Gov. Dix should be
sent for and summons issued for him and Messrs Bar
low and Cisco in view OF the fact that evidence given
here remains unconradicted. The Chairman remarked
that he had already caused Mr. Cisco TO be summoned
After some conversation, the Committee requested
Messrs socum and Swami TO inquire and report at their