New-York tribune., 1873-12-15
GENERAL POLITICAL NEHS.

NEW DEVELOPMENTS EXPECTED IN THE POMERoY
BRIBERY CAsE-ALLEGED ATTEMPTS TO BUY OFF
THE PRosECUuON-A DEPUTY UNITED STATES
ATTORNEY WHO REFUSES TO BE APPROACHED.
lBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUSE.l
LEAyKywoRTH Dec. ia new chapter in the
history of the Pomeroy bribery case may soon be
expected 20 bring to light another vein of corrup-
ton in this notorious affair Excitement is at fever
heat political circles and Gov Osborne stated TINS
morning that revelations would be made In a day or
two which would astonish even those who accus-
toned to the devious ways of Kansas politicians.
Afidayits by ex-senator PomerOy, it is al
aeged, are now in the hands of persons here
20 the effect that he has paid large sum
of money TO secure the quashing of the bribery n-
dictment which now stands against him In the Dis
krict Court and as soon as a move shall be made 70
prosecute the the aflidavts,lt Is declared, VIII
DO published. United States Attorney Scobeld wants
to dismiss the case bnt his deputy. Ryan, who is
Prosecuting Attorney of the county, refuses 70 De
approached OH the subject and declares his deter
animation to prosecute at all hazards. He has been
Threatened with removal from the Office of Deputy
a. s. Attorney if he refuses 10 let the case DE sup
pressed but he adheres TO bis determination 70 go
TO trial and the case will come mp next week When
1t IL called the PomerOy afhdayits will be brought
ont and will IT is expected disclose startling chap
Ter in the inside history of last Winters famous
campaign.
A recount of a part of last Tuesdays vote
at Worcester Mass elects Lewis Barnard Q.epJ Alder
map MAYNARD before returned and cuts DOWN the
majority OF the Mayor elect Davis tCitzenJ' to Co.
The gratuitous fling of the Presidents at
Senstor Sumner. recent interview with some coored
from Louisiana, provokes general condemnation
wherever IL Is noticed. The Ch,cgg0 Tribune quotes the
Generals remarSs and seems fairly TO express the com
verdict. g. II aClyil Rights oil be not passed at
The present session Of Congress- said Gen. Grant
cit will be because extreme measures urged by
person claiming 20 be particular friend OF the coored
man. II Gen. Grant thought that this insinuatiOn
onId prejudice the minds OF the colored men against
Senator Sumner he will probably find that mis-
taken. n he made ID ia qualification OF personal feel
against MT sumner II was unslIed 10 the occasion aud
unworthy OF his position"
Messrs. William Welch and Harlan p. Hall,
who charged Indian Commissioner i. r. Smith OF Min
peo with defraudng the indians IN the sale Of certain
pine lands have declined TO appear before the Coinmis>
zion appointed by Secretary Do!ano to investigate the
matter on the ground that the Commission has no
power 20 compel the attendance OF witnesses. They
complain that their most important witnesses will not
give testimony unless compelled 10 do so. Ia stating
their objections the accusers, through their counsel.
say; We may further remark that from copies OF let
ters and papers before Of opinion that tho
rough investigation by commission clothed with these
necessary rower will reflect uniavOraby upon the Official
conduct of Secretary Delano from whom you hoid your
APPOINTMENT Certain il IL, that nothng Ddt cOuniS
SION by law, and empowered to cOhpci tne
Attendance of Itnsssos tine production OF papers
glging anple notice Of the time OF tnelr meetuB can
bfing truth, or senDisnce OF ~ IA y
with Tue laen NJ 0 inlIsn ltnI' y. t ca,,i =
WiscOnsin under geut smith. Before such co.ois
zion st all Times ready 10 appear hbu
our charges" Tde Commissioners nave Goeiuod' Ho"
ever, 10 continue tliotr Inv@snSs"''-