The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-27


customs onicials, making one bill. The urgency
with which the appeal was made and forcibly re-
echoed by Mr.. Bach, arises from the appre hension
which the merchants OF New York nave OF the fear
iul results likely to arise iyom the spirit of retalla
tlon which Will be felt against them for having
gone so far In their protests to Congress against
the Custom House officials This feeling Is ayowed
almost beseechingly, with demand for protection
The merchants OF New York in this matter appear
In the attitude OF those parties in Louisiana and
Arkansas who have been asking for government
help to save them from threatened danger. AS a
Senator remarked to-day, at is a sad commentary
on the system OF plumber which has grown up in
the republican party apparently with the endorse
ment and encouragement OF Congress The COM
mittee listened attentively TO the statements OF
Messrs. Schultz ana Schwab, and Senator sherman
assured them that lively interest would be taken
IN the case as presented, and everything would be
done which just regard for the interests OF the
government, as well as the acknowledged rights OF
the merchants would admit Of
The District "Irregularities'-NO REQ
ords Kept by the Board OF Public
Works-One Man Power-Mr. CIuss on
Governor Shepherd.
There was further strong evidence to-day in the
investigation OF the affairs OF the District of
Columbia, showing the careless method of
transacting business In the Board OF Pub
lie Works. The Secretary OF the Board
Mr.. Charles 8. Johnson, testified in effect tnat
there were no formal records kept OF any of the
proceedings. Testimony was also given which
would create the impression that the Board OF
Public Works consisted in reality Of but one man,
the Vice President or the Board, who dictated the
action of all the other members. An employe Of
the House of Representatives has sold contract
Of the District OF Columbia for 2,OOo Mr.. Cluss,
formerly member OF the Board OF Public
WORKS. came on the stand and proved
by vouchers the truth OF hts contra
dictton OF certain testimony OF Governor
Shepherd. He also protested against the charge
OF perjury which such men as the Governor had
preferred against him, and said that he did OF
consider them Christians.
Mr.. Adolf Cluss was yesterday removed by order
of President Grant, who nominated to I'LL the va
cancy Lieutenant HoXie, of the Engineer Corps.
Lieutenant Hoxie is not eligible Tor the place, as
he is not resident OF the district and is at the
present time an officer Of the army.
The Last HonOrs to the Late Represen.
tative MelIish-The Obscquics in the
CapitOl-Touching Funeral Scene.
The funeral OF the late Congressman, David B.
Mellish, from the Ninth New York district, took
place this afternoon at four O'CLOCK in the Hall OF
the House Of Representatives The chair and desk
Of the deceased were heavily draped in black,
beautiful bouquet OF smilax and lilies browning the
desk.
At precisely four O'Clock, the Senators entered
the Hall preceded by the officers of the Senate and
were assigned seats in front rows to the right Of
the Vice President pro tenn, who occupied the desk
with the Speaker. Vice President Wilson sat with
Judge Hoar IN the rear OF the Hall and near them
was Governor Shepherd. In chamber where the
spectator sees only turmoil and confusion, incident
to SO large body In transacting business, the
scene presented to-day was sorrowfully impressive.
While business has more than once been suspended
during this and other sessions TO hear eulogies on
deceased members, it has been over eight years
since the Hall OF the House was one OF mourning.
At half-past four the cort6ge was announced bv
the Speakers gavel, the palbearers and House
Committee preceding the CONN. On the cata-
falque, placed parallel with the reporters table,
the casket was laid, Its sombre covering relieved
with massive silver trimmings, the lid hidden
from view by exquisite funeral wreaths and
crosses. The mourners were assigned chairs
directly in front Of the first circle the widow and
her three little children, with the brother of the
deceased, being nearest the casket.
The services consisted OF prayer by the Chaplain
OF the Senate, reading OF the Scriptures, short
address by the Chaplain Of the House, concluding
with prayer and the benediction.
The remains were then removed, the Senators
and Representatives remaining standing until the
cortege passed out, the eye OF every one in the
hall following the bereaved family. The Senators
then retired to their Chamber, and on motion OF
Mr.. Tremain the House adjourned. The remains
were taken to the depot, and at nine O'Clock were
conveyed to New York, and thence will be taken
to Auburn, Mass, for interment.
Y,0Iv n,~o atauo <ho
death of Mr.. Mellish awakened the deepest sorrow.
The presence Of the orphaned children and the
grief Of the mother touched the hearts Of all who
were present during the services. The solemnity
OF the scene was marked, and 1t was the most
touching Of any OF the sorrowiul events witnessed
at the Capitol.
Nice Plans OF Brooks Embassy to Cause
Congress to Favor Their Private Inter.
ests.
since last night q change has occurred in the
tactics which the determined Brooks officials in
tend to pursue with the President. The desire
Is that instead Of executive interference, the
committee OF investigation asked for by resolution
in both branches OF Congress to look into Arkansas
matters, shall be appointed and at once proceed to
business at Little Rock. From this 1t is expected,
at least that while the committee at work, the
lawless element will remain quiet and harmless in
order to gain the good opinion or the committee.
Thus the Brooks officials now here and In st. Louis
as refugees as it were from the violence and
danger to life in which they stood at the hands OF
the Baxter forces, may return under the protection
Of the moral influence of the Congressional COM
mittee, settle up their property and domestic
affairs, which they claim are now there imperiled,
and when they have closed up everything which
they can now save, In the expressive provincial
language OF Arkansas they win ''up stakes and
skip away"
Decoration Day at Arlington.
No order relative to the decoration OF the graves
at Arlington on the Both OF May, 1874, has been
issued. The grounds OF that cemetery will on that
day be opened to all orderly persons who desire to
decorate any OF the graves within that enclosure.
IN MEMORY OF AGASSIZ.
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