The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1873-01-16

of letter in the Chicago Tribune, infwhich
reference is made to one ofthe many inno-
cent incidents in his virtuous Senatorial ca
reer. Zack spoke his sentiments in pure
English-that is, Michigan English Inter.
larded with quotations from profane writer's.
HIS remarks on the pleasure it would afford
him to meet the bold correspondent, were
most forcible and to the point, and would
have been quite striking had that event oc-
Cured. 4, As knights Of the quill here do
not scare easily, the great Michigander will
no doubt subside when the behzine guage
gets down and peace will again reign.in the
Capitol.
CREDIT MoBILIER.
The proceedings in the Credit Mobiler in
vestigation for the coming week are expect
ed to be very interesting. Judge Jere Black
as counsel for McComb, is determined to
have the stock better, stock certificate book,
and stock ledger Of tho concern brought be-
fore the committee, and when this is done
McComb has an avalanche of testimony that
will completely overwhelm Ames and Alley
and soil hitherto, unblemished regulations
both in and out cf Congress
G. M. L U. P. R. R. COMMITTEE.
This committee, Wilson, of Indiana, chair
man, appointed to examine into the: business
of the Credit Mobilier and the iUnion Pa
ci6c Railroad Company and the indebted
ness of the road i to the Government, met
yesterday.and, examined Mr.. John B Alley,
to get at the books and papers of the Credit
Mobilier So as to proceed with the examina-
tion. Between the two, committees the
Credit Mobilier will require deal of white
wash to make it presentable " -:
/ 4at BRIBERY IN KANSAS. r ~.
The examination of Hon. Sydney Clark
before the Committee investigating the
charges Of bribery against Senator 'Cald vel,
of Kansas, disclosed nice condition Of af-
| fairs in the politics Of that State.
Clark stated that Caldwell told him that his
election cost him $4,000 in money and the
Kansas Pacific Rail Road promised to pay
part of the expenses which they have failed
to do, but he (Caldwell) purposed squeezing
it out or them when they came to Washington
asking for Legislation. Clarke told Cald
well in answer to his question that he was
very unreliable and dishonofable man" "
His investigation will show up how Senators
are made and Legislatures bought. l. 49,.
~. RUMoRs FROM NEW ORLEANS.
The receipt of the news here of the with
drawal of eight Kellogg Senators and their
taking seates in the fusion Legislature and
the issuing of an address charging Gen
Longstreet and others with conspiracy
created some considerable Sensation, es-
pecially as accompanied y.rumors that there
isa Hospect of a compromise between the
Pinchback and fusion Legislature on the
condition that the Offices! Of. Governor and
Lieutenant Governor, be given to McEnery
and Penn while the other officers 60 to the
Radicals.
BANKING.
The Committee on Banking md currency
have decided to report favorably on Mr.
Merriams bill allowing free banking under
the National currency act, without circu.
4ating notes.
THE POST OFFICE APPROPRIATION
is three millions of dollars more than it was
last year owing to extending Af,letter. car,
rier system, the railway postal Evid, &c, !.
THE SENATORS, FOR COLORADO,
80 say the knowing ones, are to be Ex. Gov.
Evans and Honorable Mr.. Chaffee; counting
| chickens before they are hatchsd is nothing
to this calculation.