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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-04-24

In consequence of damage by ice to the
trestle work across Bullwagga Bay, and of
the necessity to have the entire use of the
road for - construction trains " to repair
and build the line, preparatory to having
safe and perfect track, all trains will, until
further notice, be discontinued between
Ticonderoga and Port, Henry after Saturday,
April Is.
April l6. 1874. |. V. BAKER
The above will doubtless cause some
change in the running of the Addison
Road. which will be promptly announced.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-04-24
Ana 50 me Norh soco vi IA
numerous to be here mentioned.

IMPORTANT RAILROAD CHANGE The trains
on the Addison Railroad, until further
notice, will run only to Tieonderoga-all
trains between Ticonderoga and Port Henry
having been discontinued, pursuant to the
following
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-04-24

as much as any other product. The 81
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-04-24

When the premium on gold reached a sui-
GENTLY low point with the amount of United
States notes to be issued permanently with
in the proper limits, and the treasury So
strengthened as to be able to redeem them
in coin on demand, it will then be safe to
inaugurate system of free banking,
with such provisions a. to make compul-
sorry the redemption of the circulatir 9
notes or bonds in coin or United States
notes, themselves redeemab.e, and made
equivalent to coin as measures preparatory
to free banking, OF for placing the govern
ment in condition to redeem its notes in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-07
est the Civil Rights
TIE STRIKE OF TIE IRON PUDDLERS.

A FINAL PROPOSITION BY TIE MILL OWNERS RE-
IgcrED BY TIE PUDDLERs-ALL TIE ROLLING
MILLS AND FURNACES IN PITTSBURGH CLOSED
BETWEEN $1,000 AND 10000 MEN THROWN OUT OF
EMPLOYMENT
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 6.-An the rolling mills
and furnaces In this city blew out their fires last night
and will probably not resume again this Winter. The
lock out is the result of refusal the part OF the
pudcers 10 submit reduction Of 81 per ton, the mill
owners claiming that, at present prices and the wages
paid they are losing money. final meeting was held
Yesterday TO adjust the diereHc 6, when the mill
owners submitted the following final proposition: GA
scale OF three TO per pound for IRON reduc-
ton of 81 per ton and follow the price down TO TWO
and half cents card the same rate OF reduc-
ton as IN the scale This. two and hall cents would
make boiling So per tom agreeing that
when the price Of iron advances 10 over three
cents say three and three-tenths per pound for On
the scale TO be operative and the price OF boiling sha
he Sc 10 per ton Without any discussion. the puddes
unanimously rejected the proposition. and refused 10
submit 20 any reduction In c)nsequ of this action
F D. Wood q Co.. Rogers & Burch1eId, Graf, Bennett
& Co. Jones & Lauguln, Soanv, ChaIfant Co.. Lewis
{iley Dtlz-.l d Cu j. Painter son, IN Ips' ~ m
& Ca. b. RS. McCul.Ough ~ Co., WIS, OhNtr ~ i.l
ms. Class Nicely d Co., Z II d Co.. Reese Gran d
Lindsay & NcCurcheol. Evrrspu, VI tcrum * CO.. ChrsS
~mythc d Co.. Lloyd, son & Co., Imam C'%Ih % w"
PtLs0urSG Forge and ZION ~ ana 81 a. -
Bolt Co., and about twenty oIuer ltauIuS lIuS'
ordered their waI3lm-D 70 Nov out Iur'r H4,S'
ana NOT rckudle them tomorrow morning. Iuls throws
between 80 900 ami 10000 men Out OF euplo' AI' t'e
most of tnc dependent upon tner daily LABOR ior suo
Sl,-euce The weekly paYm-nts OF ihe mI4 '",l' a.
sregitcd about $l.OOGOjO Tao sudden wlthdrlWdl OF
aser upon all branches trade LABOR ana Drrdd ro's
are Freely spoken OF as CONTINGENCIES or the uear iutdfe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-07
PUBLIC OPINION.

We confidently expect to see the Senate OF
United pass the control Of the Democracy
there Is chance by the recurrence Ot eec-
u0ns.- Nashville Banner (Dem)
We have our differences with Carl Schurz,
but when the people look upon the brood ana breed
from whom his successor seems likely to be chosen mel
OF all parties must agree in wishing that schuIz might
rcmain.-l AtchisOn Champion tRep)
Among the possible men for next President
we are at present quite inclined 10 favor M F'nton as
whose views OF matters and things have Deen pretty
thoroughly approved up 10 the present time Oy mon
sands " reading aud observing men-oaratOsa oenVI-
mel (Dem)
The Democratic party will be upon trial for
the year. II undergOes the tria Satisfactorily,
well and good; IL will undoubtedly oD,alh Iresn las
words that worthy OF trUst-OtherwISe IL must
20 under again. Albany Express tRepl
Indeed, if Gen. Grant were not Gen. Grant,
and lad not saved the Union would prOodO no" 10
difficult t. convince people that ne was entitled 10 M
thing OF impeachment for mai ana corrupt au-
He is evidently made OF such coarse una
eral be imperYlOus TO public opinion, ana lhoald-
bic OF discrimination between popular demand lot
pure government and what his trend shepherd cans
the howl and clamor OF the mOb."-Hhe Nation Undl
The problem of cheap transportation Is one
for states and individuals to work out iOr themselves
The sympathy OF the General Government we grant
pecuury aid and Its direct management are frduEht
with peri-Wl be full OF corruption. III thc GoNcrh-
meut is ever to enter into competition with the cor.
poratIons. Is not the time The need for us aIi
nav now De great but need for its encOuOmy aud
retrcucbment III every direction, Is far greater ca
Herald (RepD
The proposition to divest the Civil Rights
bill OF the PROVISIONS relating 10 mixed SCHOOLS VIII
greatly strengthen IT, In the present state OF feeling
tempt OF General Government 10 enforce the system
prevailing among Us would be attended with great dl
tculty and. beside that would prejudice the tHIrts
now making bv the best friends OF education there 10
enlist local interest in their cause Tue changes pro
founded riEht principles; ana must SOONER or bIe
become law of tue land Boston Advertiser 1epJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-07

Senator and OF the oldest and strongest Republicans
In tho state. Mr. Morrill, has written long reply to
Speaker Baines letter defending Senator HsnljD He
saws Mr.. Blaine declined to for Senator Hamlirs
seat because he thought he could get into she Senate
easier by succeeding Senator Morrill, in 1871 He tells
the Speaker that the Republican party in Maine not
organized IN obedience to the system for which
he pleads but started In protest against it, and
concludes: mo man OF ordinary information and fair
ness will contend that Mr.. Hamlin would stand the
hottest chance OF election IL the people per-
united 10 vote his successors yet he and his pacemen
rely on what packed caueuses have done and will do
for his His sappers aud necessarily
burrOwing and will I'LL the lobby when the Legislature
meets. The zeal with which Mr.. Blaine comes to his
support may not be initiated by other members OF Con-
gress though Mr. H. boasts OF their entire support The
assertion looks prepOserous. do not believe that they
ali barternR the interests OF their cOustiu and
the party for the gracious smiles and promises OF the
Senator. Whatever influence Mr. Baiue's letter may
have the fortunes of Mr. Hamliu IL but prove
bad investment for the author An earlier Issue OF that
paper would have lost Mr.. Blaine his election IN the
district he represents. His best friend can but view the
sct an irreparaOie blunder 1t is considered much
graver ofense by the thoughtful and impartial reader
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-07
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHINGTOf, DC. D I'TF'
The fail bench Of Judges in this District yesterday
decided that the late Grand Jury which indicted the
safe BURGLARS was illegally chosen and that therefore'
the Safe burglary and all others, UNDER Inctment
found by that Grand Jury, are utilities Eho matter
came up tho case OF EEn' VINO was Iouou Eui'y "
s,oaling a b,rse and carr.age from the Continental
Hotel of This CITY, His COUNSEL appealed, and TIE ease
has been decided against the Legality Of the Grnd Jury
Owing TO the anov, decision Of the Court, HIplngton
Wuams and whitley cannot be again put on tfai OUT
Eottleshp Benton and CUM can he again lndc'eu anu
uu on trial thoy not having pleaded 10 the Oser al
fctment which under the ruling OF the Court - no"
declared illegal.
The members OF the House Committee on Appro2rs
tiops had long interview with the POstmasterGepSTal
AZ the Department yesterday with veg 20 making ne
appropratOns for the postal service hereafter more ID
detail.
majority Of the members Of both Houses OF congress
are already here Many arrived to-day, and others VIII
reach Washington tomorrow morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-07
Personal.

Gen. Banks viii deliver a speech at fremont
Temple in Boston Tuesday evening, on the subject
Of The South: is reCeAoraOn essential to the peace
and prosperity Of the EALJ@'
Ex-Gov. Coburn of Maine, already famous
for his contributions public institutions. has recently
subscribed $500 TO the Bowdoin College Endowment
Fund, which now lacks only $500 OF the $4,000 to be
raised.
President Cummings of Wesleyan Univer-
sity al Mid0et0wu, Coma. present reunion OF
the Western Alumni of that Institution. in Chicago on
Thursday evening last, aud mad, speech SWING ais
tory OF tne rise and progress 81 The college
Mrs Lizzie Petit Cutler will give her new
lecture" Marrying for Money tonight at WebeI's
Rooms This lady pTevpa, discourscs proved thought
iul and pQuAnt and IN tbs instance ID" has chosen
topic Vel calculated 10 employ her talent Tor sene and
playful satire
The Hon. Thomas W Biclnell, Commissioner
OF Puonc Schools Of Rhode Island. mas resigned that
position 70 accept the edltorship Of The Ae,r England
JO,trtGi OF E1ucdoH new publication 10 DC issued at
Boston. Mr.. Thomas b. eiOcSweI u's been appointed
10 succeed Mir. BlckueI 10 Rhode Island.
Nh Charles Steb5ins OF CazenOyia, at present
one O, tn tie SAFE Statutes,
las accepted position OF private secretary TO Gov.
L den report circulated thai NJ. W. p. Rhodes
had received the appou'meut, probably orlshatIhS IN
capacl.y Mr.. Scbulus very highly spoken OF by the
State press a LAWYER OF ability amt character.
A letter purpOrting to have been written by
Alfred Tenuyson Mr. b. p BJO1 OF tls State l. pub
Esled IN The ttcd A-Td4. Ia rcsoON>" 10 question:
as whether be had had any aLTsthetic reveal
tons the poet writes: u have tJd any revela-
tons through auTstheucs; but a kind OF waking
trance his for lack OF better word nave frequently
had QuiIe up from bovhOOd when have been all alone.
THIS often upon me through r. peatng my own
myself silently. o.. M dt once as 10 were uut OF
the Intensity Of the consciousness OF lnClVduulty ne
Individuality itself seemed - dissolve ana fade away
into bOUndess beug-Ihd tbs not confused state Dut
the dearest OF the crarct the urest II the sur W
terry beyond words-wnere death was an almost Ian ~
able posi- ityAe loss Of personality III 50 II weTr
seeming 10 extinction r0t OnN tine life am asha ned
of my feeble de>cI ptOu-ive said the state IS
beyond wOrd>i But ia moment When come BACK
into my normal condition of SANITY am ready 70 hSht
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-07
LATEST SHIP NEWS.
For other Mtp Ners SEE snA Pqge.I

| '1O' ,RKIyED sunday. Dec. 8.
Steamship ganose Couh Richmond CIV prni and Ao7oA ES
| r,se AMI Dass 70 Old rsn steamship Co A.,
steamship Caucus Bear'e. bc~on. VIE III :" AM pass y" ~
s,esmsag g. w. Cbd Hsa Philadelphia y' vita bark Sed-r's
& rtan. Cof L,erpooJ Harvey PenA,ucO % days -is
sugar Ale. r,,, r Be-nut, Loso,rg Rio ~ days vita
.r Rosetta Mcneil of war,-o Bran Bristol EnF Oct IL
~ BARI Teeenca ia Lec Ptass Phaa-ooa daJ' d"
Bs Alast. Perry Malaga 80 ds7, With fruit
BARK oi udsor. n > oeAhaft Cuae 10 lays ~h
BIZ CetS ,of H,ifaI Nov. 9TH 'eeoa ant.
Brs Dshaway Pcou y - Al tur Goa - dys WI. sa'
BnI Merg lo Portland Downs. days ysh sugar "a
Big lo rortlndl. DAVIS Carienl ! CAV" T'f
ns Christina COf Mou,resD Ceuego' , DAYS with
f Alexander ,B, Po,t., Maitland 10 pa,er
hVIne d Tmpco ~ da'S VIA Aey " sa' - "a = WIN
scar .ng m Marvel K,e Charleston day. with
s c5r. Ino. faai.snoqrg. Racket Prqydenos
Schr oregon suAth, rovdence Tor hl<aS-ui 9fI
Schr Mst kegnods ,e"- London- o., ,,
seai Umpire Know e., Portland, Ct.
se1r l. /. jo-e;, II e@4n, zoe, for Phi3de.phl..
WISD-sunset fresh :. "; coudy.
PORTLAND Dec S.rmatau Ard from Vrr
Bo.ros Dee G-Ar9e Kemp Cape ro"s.
Nsw.OElE.Ss 6Aruyed at Passes steamship NsEor.
UIse TTe and Charles Davenport IRON Lverpoo s's" oo"
SAVANNAH Dec 6-Arryed s-amsap Barnes. from New
oIA ,.Ds COIfaIOt o rom Lvr5oSl .cs Nav Grs
Sailed yes'er steamship San JaanO aud iasiei
tori Tor Ne York.
lLvBsroS 5ared steamship state Of Tens for New
YORK.
MOrtOa Aew-
FOREIGN PORTS.
steamship schwensen
yeyi Now Hambu.g. aruyel leIe to-day.
loypoS Dec a-SaId UIltel states g. NJ Germs Moo
teteo Buandnre AgTg- onthe 81 inst
,oOu Don CotIe sOguisel apd Arg.us arrived
BOad Be Hteo anu Gacr Asa
sTye oct: Letna sophia. Gon
Br,ato Favor YOluriO. ami Ricardo IAird
Ms - Frge from NeNfoundiAai
ana yn. Ihr mary Jare tmDer loaded
NOrth synev ~ eaAing con-
aton dharsiug the purpose OF undergoing repairs
DISASTER.
EosroS Dec -The BOWien, from Ellsworth.
win arzo of soks Gloucester OF I1s
Myrtle having lost i0reAss AL ths
sal on he nigut Vi 4sh VI the Isle Of 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-07
THE JERSEY CITY SCANDAL.

Thomas IL. Jones' jr., who resided IN the
Same bou.e with Mary Pom roy, was from the
CITY when the charges first made against the Kew
John ) Gendennug, and az hl' name was not lhco'-
porated IN the original list Of witnesses VINO were SUM
noned the Presbytery was prevented by the rules OF
the Church from receiving his testimony. though he re-
turned during the trial and of red to tel all ne knew
ahout the case on Saturday he made public long
statement 10 the effect he had known Miss PomerOy
for seventeen years had lived in the same hOnse WIN hor
from Sent l. 1879 to May a. 1874 during which tune ne
occrni.d room In the rear OF the pIrlOr which coud
he entered only by passing through the paror ana hA
tb me execution OF four or five nights he might have
baen touud in his room between the oates mehhoheu'
He had fra ouentIy passed through the parior ami
fo,pd Miss Pomeroy sitting on Mr.. Glendennlngs lap
b arm being thrown her. and her head resting
an his sboulder and had known Glendennng to cai
AS often as eight times in one week Two or three ues
i, rass,ng through the parlor lie mad noticed
that Mary Pomeroy was IN tears Dat at'fio neu
rnparreing ana thought nothing more OF
H. During the first four months OF tine present. year
he had attended number OF larues, socldn'cs t th
receptions and returning from these had entered Tue
house as late as O'Clock IN thr inornlnE, r on u
Mary and Glendennlng together IN the paIlOI O one
| OCCASION he retired at p. H.. when tney evdenuy
thought he was absent rom nome. 0nOa d n I aveS
and Glendeuung entered the paror, ana sne p'sS ca
few hymns the piano. using me tOIt pedal;; MI
Jones fell asleep shortly aterwdrd on, was a%aAe"es
| heard Mss Pomeroy say, mo, Glen, IL - aiter
70 o'clock. ana erect l hor Ii is7. .be had told
him that the old women in tue church werT DISPOSE
because Mr.. Glendennlng di nor te,I 'mol ren
ana they were trying 10 break up the lhm1cy oetween
them whereupOn Mr.. Jones adYis heF thit anf one
asked # was engaged TO Grnf,uh Suo " hcasa
say ye-" aud she replied tlat ~ would h' u
N was Gendennug's Wish thar she shouid sF Hot"ihs
about H. as his mother and sister wod'd o9ec' 10 'ho
on Ied now that the verdict Of the Presbyterv
even though II may acGult MI ,i rov the
| verdict viii be publicly announced tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-07
GOVERyuEyT HEATHER REPORT
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
vAsuISGroS D. c.. Monday Dec. :, 1874 i a. M ,
The barometer has fallen. with higher tenn
naanres sonthery winds and rain IN the districts Oh
ne AIIantc coast Rain prevailed during the DAY 10
10 Gnif - tes followed by lower temperature, nOrtn
ari,, winds and rising barometer.
CanerollC cloudy weather prevails IN the laRe reglon
win westerly winds and higher temperature east ol
No Michigan. AMI uOrthwcstery wlLds ana lower
tcrnnerature near Lake Superior.
Generally clear weather and lower temperature pre-
in the North West Northery gales continue III the
western Gulf states. ., -, >,..,-,,i,
The rivers We fa.ien at Leavenworth and Nashvile
and risen at NIcksburg
~ Probabilities.
FIR the South Atlantic states, rain VIII prevail,
,lnved by partly cloudy and cooler weather. rising
harometer. and southwest or northwest winds.
For states. tennessee. and the Olio Nalley
clearing aud cooler weather wth north or west WlnuS
and rlsing barometer. $1,000, -, o, - ..
For Ns,r England and the Middle Atlantic States RAIN
d,rlag ne ddu ruth udriGbe wHds. tItng barometer,
and no decided change IN temperature.
For the lake region colder and partly cloudy weather.
south-west or northwest WINDS slowly rising BAR me
fer light snow near Lake Huron, and rain near Lake
Ontario. 49, ., oo,.ar
For the Northwest generally clear and colder
weather with nOrthery winds and rising barometer
For the canal regions OF NewIOrk, PennsY wanna anu
ohio Inc temperature will remain above freezing during
CauIionary signals continue at New-Orleans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-07
DIED..

&c: 3 Of Hs b:c .G'.ss s:
Relative 4ad eas attend the funeral
bersst NcwiorA Tor HAc1ea,.ck clock q.
COwLEs-At Chicago Dee g Hon. Edward COWe in bis 59tA
Invitation the Presbtrrso Church. r. y T. Al %
leaves rand Central Depot at II H. of thst dsy
CROPsEYOn FRIDAY, Dec 4. Of typhoid Pneumonia Henry 2.
respectfully invited to attend the funeral c
Dec At l2O Cars for Mack foot OF Chanbert at 80 N
GARDNER-Suddeny FRIDAY evening Dee T. Wn Gardner
comm siOuer OF Docks, 10 the 52th year Of his age
Brooms
aud Rdse-ss Tuesday. Dec Rshuvs' and
tn sesment respectfully invited attend Without further
invitation.
HAvENs-In the City Broon Friday morning Dec Hirres
Funeral rr e., At her late residence 70 IausOnpac Monday the
7.h Ilst at 3 o'clock p
vEs-oa sunday g. hi. residence IL E.'' rhFe'h't
The remains vii be taken to stEa'ior Conn., FOR in'ernehI
IvEs-A. Turin, Lewis County n T. Sept H. 1874
JACKsON-At Orange j. Saturday morning Jessie d. T. VIE
Cutst at $50 or Tqesia the gu n
Trans leave barclay anl Commandments at O'CLOCK Ia'se'a
waiting depot on arrival OF train
MOORBOn Saturday Dec g. 1s7i John Whitley Moore seeI ~
years, OF the firm Of p HaHfori Co .-.-, -. 49,,
from h. ate residence 40 1875 Lerngouve TUESDAY the stu
inst, al ~ o'clock = IL
SArHAs-oa SATURDAY Dec Dora wife of dfa' Nathan and
The fstyes family invited to .,teod the lanrr
morning Dec D. at 10 o'clock precisely.
OyINlARDOu SATURDAY. inst sally Waterbury Second daughter
Of John A. Mary A. QuBtari, sged ears and months
Funeral Of her parents 40 Caione
oclock TUESDAY mornn- Relatives SUI f.e OF
the family attend The remain, vii De taken ~ n
ment to stamford the tram, n l. and n H. Il L.
UFILSToOD-A Vneland " j. 80, of lingering irsss
Mar native scotland IA the oth FEAR Of
bel
The reaans are Inferred at Vineland
WRTGHT-At New trech Sunday Dec steiman Wright; the
7Oth u bis -. -. ,.....t
from ruesday Dec D. at p H. lfsu ''
Greenwood at IN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-07
COMMISSIONER GARDENERS DEATH.

The funeral of the late Dock Commissioner,
Vim, Gardner, VIII take place tomorrow from the
Seventh Presbyterian Church. at Ridge ana BroOme-sts
Mr. Gorin.r's death was very sudden About O'Clock
Friday uglt he stepped out OF his house III East Broad
,ay an some trivial errand, intending TO return In
&c., r,,,outs On reaching RidSe-st. he was overcome
-, ,yeokiess and leaned against an iron railing lie
Led a gentleman passing % assist MIN nome anu hls
he stri GER readily consented 10 DO ana h'd leu the
r,uidlyfstIng man aon- J. 90 ID "'"",y -.
ne was seized with talntnes-, ana was con- CON,
Nd 70 II On the stOop OF ncignDors hol-e' a I'M.
,,,ent =, domestic employed by Mr irdnrr came out
~, ms nou,e nd noticed the stranger leaning oN'r nsl
cnnloyrr Returning the house, se 9Ii IA, sou "a .e
VINO went Ol' ald mica ms atneT
' fne b5 ,se While be ~ ca!fl j ~ the sioop' tho
,.omi.siontr brcatnei MS l''. ouD,"Q 'h,p ~ wac
49,. r, mat the cause of deatA vas Df!EAts iI'case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-07

COPY Of the bill will
recty Interested. -. The preamble recites
also bo introduced in TIE senss~ comnanv bas been
that the Texas and Pacific Hallway + y maintain.
heretofore authorized TO construct lufD's-' With
ana enjoy conttnuou, railroad and telegraph I,p',
tbe annurtenapces from point At or near Marshall In
e state of Texas to Ships Channel in the Bay OF San
Diego along or near the s2i parallel On latitude ana
that the Atlantic Pacific Railroad has eeen author
,xad TO construct, furnish, maintain and ENJOY con-
tlBuous railroad and telegraph line, with the app"
tenances, from the town OF springne'u r
along or near the 52d parallel OF ist"ude
nv tho MOS. practicable route TO the Pacific Ocean, and
further yeete the condition Of these roads at the
present time, showing that the Texas and Pacihc
Company has 325 miles OF road compie'eu'
AID the Atlantic and Pacific Company mas ,,o 800
n.Ies OF road in operation. and tfat tne uOVernnS
bo, res vel ,b alternate sections Of pubic ands on
each side OF both lines Of road, accordance Win ber
Con gressOnaI land graDts. through W tue raoio 0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-07
TIE SUGG FORT CLAIM.
REPRESENTATIVE BUTLER OF TENNESSEE IMPLICATED
NAS OUTRAGEOUS FRAUD-PROBABILITY THAT
HE WILL DEMAND An INVESTIGATION.

IN Az OUTRAGEOUS FRAUD-PROBABILITY THAT
He WILL DEMAND An INVESTIGATION.
lBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUSE
WASHINGTON Dee. ct is asserted that Repre-
sentative Batter of Tennessee will rise to personal
exclamation tc-morrow in tie matter of the Sugg
Fort claim and ask for committee of inyestIga-
ton. This claim. which is for nearly 5000 barrels
-. In .lIo,.d IN have been taken from his mill
- R,b.rt,on County, Tenn. by United States
forces ia 1868 was rejected by the Com
mIttee on War Claims during the last
session. aud reported to the House. 1t was
then presented on June 25 10 the Comml 'sary-Gen-
er,l t Subs ,tence who had once rejected the claim
and by HIM forwarded TO the Third Auditor. with
recommendations for set lement on the 3Jth 81 june
the las: day Of the fiscal year. there being after That
date no fund from which to pay the claim. lhe
Third Auditor i'm nediately forwarded the clalm
approving the {, mmissaTy -icneIaIs TecoInmenda-
ton. 10 the Second Controller, who concluded the
cas-. by approving it, and the money, nearly $4,000
WAS paid on warrant. The attention OF Secretary
Brl.tow was called to the case Immediately after.
and he appointed the clerk of the Committee on
War Claims of the HJuse and the clerk OF the Com
mi sinners of Claims special agents to investigate
the same These gentlemen began their eXamlha-
ION in October and concluded 1t last week. when
their report was handed 10 the Secretary IL Is I'M
derstood that their Investigation establishes De-
yond question the fact that the claim Is an
outrageous fraud, and that 1t seriously
impllcates Mr. Butler. IL is asserted
that he deceived the Commissary- General and ac-
counting officers Of the Treasury. and that clrcum-
stances point strongly to the conclusion that he re-
ceiyed part of he money. Mr.. Buffers reputation
ba been f,ding since his cadetshi2 speculation IN
the XLI,t Congress when he WAS saved from expul-
sion BIZ ten woes. 1t il also supposed that Judge
Lawrence. chairm,n of the Committee on war
Claims will ask that the investigation be conductor
bv that Commit o., in case Mr. Butler demands an
investigation or that he will offer such resolution
ON his own account If Mr. Butler does not move IN
the matter.