The Portland daily press., 1873-02-03
WASHINGTON.
Credit MObilier.
Mr.. McComb Recalled.

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WAsHNGToN, Feb. LIN Judge Poland /
| committee this merninp Mr.. II. S. McComl
was recalled and was asked if he had any Othel
| letters or papers which would throw additional
light upon the subject under investigation He
SAD ne hae 1ouna , some letters but there were
writings were letters of Mr.. Ames hut tbe
committee did not make them part of tLa r o.
ord, as there was nothing in them bearino M.
on the question at issue before the Committee
There was one letter OF Importance from Ames
which witness said he could not find That
letter was dated the latter part of February,
1868.
Judge Poland inquired whether witness
could recall the substance of the letter.
McComb replied he could not give the exact
phraseology, but the letter was in substance
that the stock placed with Mr.. Colfax had paid
well, and Ames referred to a ruling that Colfax
had made as Speaker. In subsequent con-
versation Ames referred to the same matter
and mentioned Colfax by name.
Witness could not recollect what the partcu =
lar ruling was.
McComb asked that certain books be produc-
ed in order that he might show an error in Jas.
Brookss testimony. Brooks had produced a
record from the Interior Department that he
was qualified as a Government Director on a
certain day, and the books McComb asked for
would show that Brooks had acted on the Ex-
ecutive Committee previous to the day upon
which he says he was qualified.
McConib VS.. Alley.
In response to certain questions by Mr. Nj
black, Mr., McComb said he (Alley) and aneth-
er party were committee to examine certain
accounts OF money expended by Mr.. Durant.-
The accounts of the latter were correct but AL
ley said such report must not be made, as the
odium now rested on Durant and it must con-
tinue there. From that time to the present
witness and Alley had had no friendly com
munication.
Mr.. Alley put certain inquiries to McComb to
disprove this assertion, and McComb insisting
upon it. Alley said he could not prove mega
tive. He lntimated, however, that McComb's
statement was all untrue.
The Iowa Falls and Sioux City Road.
Mr.. w. B. Allison wrs then called at the in
stance OF Mr.. Stevenson, and questioned with
reference to the Iowa Falls and Sioux City
Road. 1t was only further shown that it was
chartered by the State of Iowa and not by Con-
gress.
Interruption by Mr.. Alley.
Mr.. Alley here interrupted the regular course
OF proceedings again by insisting upon declar-
ing that all NcComb had said this morning
about him was a false statement and sheer
fabrication; and that he had never said that the
odlum was with Durant and that such odium
must remain there.
Judge Poland this morning received note
from Mr.. Hall, counsel for Vice President Col
fax, stating that he preferred not to appear be-
fore the committee until Mr.. Ames shall re-
turn. 4.. .-
At12o'clock the eommitte cleared the room
of spectators for conference.
After secret session of three hours, the
committee adjourned till Tuesday morning at
10 o'clock
Three per Cents Called In.
The Secretary of the Treasury has called in
all the outstanding three per cent. certificates
of numbers dated between Jan. 25th, 1867, to
April 14th 1868, as follows: 5000 from Nos
5546 to $751; and 10000 from Nos. 5207 to 1898.
The total amount called in is $4,000 The in
terest will cease March 31st, 1873. Only S715,-
900 of the three per cents remain nncalled.
The Cause of the Increase of the Debt.
: The reason of the increase of the public debt
is stated at the Treasury Department to be on
account of the payment during the past month
OF the interest on the Pacific railroad bonds
over the amount returned from pay for services
rendered, 81 $40, ga. Had it not been for this
advance to the Pacific railroad, the debt would
have been decreased 81, 43O, O3O00. There were
also disbursed from the Treasury during JAN
uary, in addition to the ordinary expenses ST.
100000 to the Board of Public Works in this
city, and 81 100000 account of deficiencies in
the postal revenue, making the total amount of
extraordinary expenses during January, 81
066,274.
The FrankIng Privilege.
The Secretary of the Treasury to-day address
ell letter to the heads of departments, enclos-
ing resolution of the House instructing the
Secretary to inform the House what apprOpria-
tons are necessary for the fiscal year for. each
department. to meet expenses for postage on
0hlclal business, on account OF the abolition of
the ranking privilege. The Secretary requests
that he be furnished at the earliest practicable
mement an estimate of the account of the
amount which will be required by each depart
ment on matter received, distinguishing in both
cases between written and printed matter, and
giving, if possible, the data ON which the esti-
mate is based
The Louisiana Matter.
The Committee on Elections have summoned
Mr.. Belden, eX-Attorney General of Louisiana,
who, it is stated, has made startling develop
ments regarding Louisiana politics.
The Wilson Committee.
Before the Wilson Committee to-day:
Mr.. Snyder, general superintendent of the U.
Z. II. r., testified that Wendell refused to act
as government commissioner until he was
paid $4,000, and as he was causing great loss
tothe company, it was paid. He considered ii
blackmal.
Gen. Van. Zandt, of Rhode Island, testified
that he knew of no money being used in Con-
gress. He was an attorney of the road. Other
parties testified to the same effect.
Sidney Dillon testified that the present prop
erty of the Credit Mobilier consisted Of note
for 81, 1000 of the Union Pacific road and
land at Council Bluffs and Columbus worth
shares of stock in the Union Pacific road. Wit.
ness knew nothing about the suspense account
nor special legal expenses; knew of no money
being paid to Congressman OF any government
official
L. G. Durant was recalled and testified that
in 1864 he arrenged with j. B. Stewart to set
tie the difficulties with outside parties, limiting
him to about $4,000 or $500,O09 There was
no difficulty with congressman. Never heard
of any money spent in Congress; never had any
financial business with Thaddeus Stevens
Adjourned till Monday.
The New Five Per Cent Loan.
Telcgraphic advices received here from
Europe indicate that the offerings for the new
five per cent. federal loan of the United States
sale, part of the loan, however, having been
reserved for sale in this country. The Treasury
Department is in receipt of numerous applca-
lions and letters of inquiry from national
banks, showing a general disposition to ex-
change their present securities in the Treasury
for new fives.
MIR. CoIfax
denies the Geographic statement that he ex-
poets to prove that his deposit of Jane ODD
come from NIessrs. Shoemaker, G. III. Stewart,
or o b. Bowen, but expresses confidence in his
ability to fully vindicate himself. He desires
to go before the committee the very day that
Ames returns to the city, their conflicting state
ments having been given thus far in the pres
euce of both.
Claimants for Prize Money.
The Supreme Court of the District of Column
bia has fixed Tuesday, February 18th, for the
final hearing of the claimants for prize money
amounting to 500, 900, accruing from the APP
portionment of the captured rebel ram Elba-
marie.
XLIID CONGRESS-