, 1873-01-30
WASHINGTON.
More Contributions from Se1lo-
tor Patterson to A[0bilior
Literature.
4 Contllmacf0us Witness Before
tho Wilson Committee.
The House and Senate FL
nance Committees on
Specie Resumption.
Buffers Ambition for the Leadership
Of the Next House.



Mobilier Investigation Committee WAS largely
attended today, 1t being popularity expected
that Oakos Amos would not only exhibit his
original memorandum, but also letters, receipts,
and statements from Congressman which would
cauBo something Ike the sensations intending
the production Of Pattoraon'8 1ettor mud Colfax's
bank account. But fow Of these documents
woro prosecuted, however. those offered being ad-
ditional receipts fren Patterson; and state-
mont Of hgurea in darland'a handwriting,
wherein tho latter makes Amos ha debtor for
81, 400 on account Of Lis Credit Mobi1ier inyest-
ment.
Robert s. Halo put in an appearance IS tho At
torney Of Vico President Colfax, aud proposes,
on tho behalf Of hts client, to establish that tho
1900 deposited in tho First National Bank tho
geant-at-Arms for that amount, WAS obtained
from an entirely different source. Tho awkward
fact in tho way in this connection, howevor, IL
that part Of his sworn testimony boforo tho
he did not rccoivo SO large sum Of money at
that time, and no auch sum could havo
como into his possession without his
dissinctly remembering 1t. Both Colfa1 and
Patterson will DO givon another hearing to-mor-
row, tho lattor in explanation of his lettors And
rcceipta.
AmeR has been given a leave of absence for
about weok to attend to his private business,
and also to nunt up moro documentary evidence.
The Wilson Committee, having exhausted tho
stock Of Witnesses whose memory or knowledge
WAS deficient, began yesterday to work a field
which promises rich harvest. Many facts
wero revealed in regard to the expenditure of
immense sums OF money, belonging to tho
influence legislation, but, to-day, tho effort to
enlarge the information in posBossion Of tho
Committee was met by . witness with con-
tcmptuous refusal to disclose what ho had done
with quarter Of amillion of dollars in bonds and
money, which had been placed in his hands. Joseph
3. Stewart, sometimes Of New York and sono-
times Of Washington, lawyer OF Homo proml-
nence, and lobbyist OF skill and daring, was tho
witness. He is nearly soyen feet in hoight, with
an immense franc and erect carriage, aud his
movements arc allow and deliberate. His ago is
not far from 90. Taken altogethor, ho is very
noticeable character. In tho Committee
today his manner was defiant, whio
the members OF tho Committee wero exceeding
toward him. When questions similnr to those
asked to-day .wero put to the witneaB several
days ago, ho then declined to anBwer, and the
Committee theroupon wont into socret consulta-
ton, and had decided not to crafty Mr.. Stow
arta apparent desire tor notoriety, Il the infor~
nation could DO elsewhere obtained, but they
determined that II it was found necessary to re-
call him, he would be compelled to
ana"er, or they would endeayor to COM
NIT him for contempt. It vas soon dis
toT2A0At hl4Ao AASAt44AE1 ~ HA04A A40k III
his fault II ho ,Has not reported for contempt,
for in some Of hiB rofuRals to anBwer ho was
very discourtoous. He said none of tho money
had been used to corrupt Members Of Congress,
spondents. He tartly acknowledged, however,
that two nowsepapor propriosors received some Of
bis bounty. Tho play Between the Oommitteo-
men and the witness, although harsh and un-
necessary on tho part Of the latter, vas worry in
teresting, and lastod about half all hour. After
fHn fsQmmitfHG DHCnmH fRnpiOrn6 thnf }hn
witness was determined to thwart the
purposes Of tho Investigation, no WAS
Invited to retire, aud tho Committee had pri-
vate conference, during which tho Testimony was
were nnearthed, and propositions wore nado for
bringing tho subject to the attention Of tho
House. Finally hlr. Nilaon. the Chairman Of
tho Committee, arose In tho House on question
Of tho Committee aud tho anawer of Mr: Stow
ayt, wherein he refusod to discloso tho knowl-
miitec asked the adoption Of q rcsoiu-
ton, directing tho ,sergoant-at-Arms to take
question, including Hoar, shelabarger, Potter,
Poland, Farnswortf, and Bingham. Mr. Farms
worth was tho only one who spoke against tho
attitude Of the Committee, and ho held that tho
confidence between m attorney and client, or
be brokon by q Committee Of Congroas. It was
eyidont that the sympathy waa with the Com
mitteo. Mr. Bingham offerod q substitute tlat
tho Witness 10 brought boforo the bar
If If e tnS not ao9Ss e. punished ts 'Sw fS eosso Tg
this resolution, Mr. Bingham made ono Of his
ringing speeches, IN which he spoke eloqucntly
Of tho right Of a citizen to bo heard In his do.
fence. and 1t wah carried. Many members who
Stewart to haye tho opportunity Of speaking to
the House aud advertising hin calling. During
the discussion, Stewart WAS In ono Of the rooms
Of tho House preparing his speech, which he is
expected to doliver tomorrow.
KELLEY'H LETTER,
Immediately after adjournment OF tho Conf
ohairman. It will explain itself:
WARRINGTON, D. O., Jan. 20, 1873.
Hon. tuEe PoFa,sd Chairman u the Committee on
DE1n iu':' sln rlssse fnd inc,o.ed my check On Jay
e. Gs02s o espksr 9sr @ e III sy ysr 5 "a
balance oi losa iron, oskes A~es t. 'ne. "
L. ia: bson psass t. 1S L doos nut
hsHns e aV' Ct ten a q
which to ho executed In the presence Of your cona
mttee, on Friday last. whom, ut my request, ho WAS
dcnds thcrson but, iaaainlch a. b disciaims al
ownersh!p thcroin and daclama that they belong to
me. heg you to trnnsfor tho said check and certificate
OF stock and all divdends now duo, or that may DO
declared tlercon to the unltod Btates, to whom. in
tho light OF rocen revelations, believe al said prop
erty belongs. Permit me further to reauoat you to
emboy tAis note n tho record Of t1s proceedings Of
your ComnittUe. yolrn truly,
lagned) ". D, KELLEY,
SPECIE PAYMENTS.
Tho Senate Finance Committee and tho House
Committee OH Banking and Currency mot to-dny
jointly for tho purpose Of discussing bill pro-
yiting for the resumption OF specie payments
and System OF FREQ banking. Tho aoYoral bills
rotating. to tho question, which have boon iu-
trodueod In tho House and Senate, we're hofore
thonl. Tho ono drawn by Senator sherman, and
reported to tho Senate by tho Flnu,ce Commit
toe, appeared to give general satisfaction to tho
momGera Of t1lo Banking aud Curronoy
Committee. Tho chief point Of difrer-
enco waa ~ to the time TINT should
DO dosiGnAted for tho resumption Of