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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03

was made up to November / and printed. We
simply took the report as It Is printed there
and added to It all those that were added sub
sequently, and here 1t Is, Handing said report
to Mr.. Jewett.l That contains every transac-
ton that has taken place in the Office since that
taif whether afS Of them Rave been made for
any purpose such as you have heard spoken of.
By Mr.. Merrick: Q. As understand you,
then, none of those which were numbered and
which appear In the report of Move nber, 1873,
session of Conersssi 4. No, sir; do not
mean anything of that kind. mean To say
some thirty or forty OF these coHtActs. There
was a MEMORANDUM List kept which wish /
could put my hand On, but have looked for It
ever since this investigation has been going on
Is lost somewhere. It may have been swept
out and put into the waste basket.
Q. Can you state from memory A. can
state this: ! remember very distinctly that there
was no important contract-not one.
Q. Not o single important contract A.
Yes, sir; since come to think, there was one.
Il was this boundary sewer, and perhaps had
better give the history of that.
Q. With whom was thatl A. Mr.. Gregg.
He had been present, ready at any time since
the drawing Of that contract, for the purpose Of
signing II; ne was ready Win MS Dondsmen,
but the engineers Office could not tx the exact
terminus Of it, and he declined to sign It; but
1t was done. It was no fault of the board or
contractor that 1t had not previously been
signed.
Q. Now, to return to this enumeration there,
II you please, and speak of each of these con.
tracts In their order, and whether any of these
in particular order there-taking them one by
one-have been signed since the present session
Of Congress, beginning at 694. A, would not
like to make an absolute oath to anything of
that kind, because I have nothing but my
memory to refer to. The business Of the Office
was always very brisk, and could not remem-
Der In every case.
By Mr.. Christy: Q. Could you by having
the contracts produced so'that you could in
spect themi A. Yes; these In this printed
book would be just as good as they are.
Mr.. Christy. Iprefer, II the chairman pleases,
to have the contracts produced.
The Chairman. l have sent for them,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03

Q. Don't you believe this book Is true! A.
do.
Q. Didn't you believe when you presented
me this book that these statements in it were
true; that the entire work had been done be-
fore these contracts were executed A. It may
or may not be 90. I will not swear to another
mans acts.
Q. ssk you II you don't believe that this
book which you have brought here-that these
memoranda are truei A. No, sir. had no
reference to the memoranda at al, but gave it
to you simply with reference to what relates to
my Office.
b. You call my attention. A. call the
attention of the committee to the fact.
Q. Whether they are true or not, you have
no ideai A. No, sir.
Mr.. Harrington As matter of fact, It has
never been dehied by the counsel for the Dis
trict that some of these contracts were executed
and signed after the completion of the work,
though Mr.. Mott, as he says, has no knowledge
Of the facts.
By Mr.. Jewett: Q. Does your admission so
further that the payments were made before
they were executed
Mr.. Harrington. Before these former con-
tractsi
Governor Shepherd. No payments were ever
made except on measurement of the engineer.
Mr.. Jewett. But the settlements were made
on the measurements on these contracts where
the work appeared to have been entirely COM
pleted.
Mr.. Harrington. Yes, SIR.
Mr.. Jewett. VIII you explain to me why the
contracts were executed after you had made q
settlement with the parties that subsequently
executed the contract
Mr.. Harrington. It was the idea Of the
board to have all the contracts executed as fast
as they could possibly be done. The board
would grant q contract, and notify the con-
tractor, In writing, that certain contract had
been made out. The contractor would 20 to
work upon that notification. Some Of the con-
tractors would come In and sign the contracts
Immediately, and the board would sign them,
either altogether or one ct time. Sometimes
the contractors would not sign them.
Mr.. Jewett. can understand all about that;
but the question In my mind Is this: Here e q
series Of contracts apparently for large amounts
Of work, which work on the date of the con-
tracts had been done, and payments made, and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-04-03

him the circumstances under which IL had laid
so long In the office, and he denied them. He
may be right, but give my impression Of It,
which Is this: that when I summoned him for
the purpose of having him sign this contract
he declined, on the ground that he had not
asked for 1t and did not want it. He said that
he had made arrangements with the board
He said he would not do It at board rates. He
| claimed he had an arrangement with the board
by W hich he was to receive fifteen per cent
upon the cost of the work done. The contract
was then laid aside with view Of having Il
fairly Cancelled. Some months later, In my
conversation with the engineer, learned that
he had done portion of the work under that
contract. then sent for him, and learned
that he was out Of town. beard also thst he
was very Ill. As soon as he returned sent fol
him again, and he signed that contract.
By Mr.: Bass: O.. It was signed since this in
vestigation Was ordered by Congress, A. Ger
| tainly.
Q. What have you to say of the remaining
the committee viii give me at least the benefit
of the difficulty In the matter. Ny work d
mere routine work, and there Is nothing to fl
such o thing as this In my mind. If there had
| been anything special that occurred In the mat
ter, why, would have been likely TO have re
membered IL.
Q. Then you cannot state from memory
when these particular contracts were signed
except the contract of Collins A. do re
member about that, from the fact
Q. In reference to these other contracts; wal
there any reason why they should not have
been signed at the date they beara A. know
| of none whatever.
By the Chairman: Q. Were they made out
| by youi A. Either at that time or within
twenty -four or forty -eight hours Afterwards
rapidly as they could be drawn up. There wa
no delay.
@. After you made contract under the di
rection Of the board, what did you do with 1t
A. Laid It aside for signature.
@. Wherei A. In my Office.
@. And when you made out another contract
what did you do with thati A. had 1t signed
and just laid It aside.
Q. Had you aparticulsr place to keep thess
contractsi A. or course had.
Q. They were all laid togetheri A. Yes
| sir. E5 -
O. Now, did not these accumulated A
Sometimes they would accumulate. TheJ
were all the while being drawn, and - fast a
they were being drawn and signed, they would
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-06
Eureka Items.
prom the ssatin.i. Argus, a.

lFrom the sentinei. August 81
Postmaster Ramsey yesterday received
q registered letter containing $4l 80 in
greenbacks, as a contribution from little
Fay Templeton in behalf Of the Eureka
sufferers. Fay canvassod the city OF
Austin. selling tickets for a benefit In
this behalf. Her cxertions 10 alleviate
ths distress Of the many friends she has
in this place will be highly appreciated.
and win all join in wishing that the
brilliant achievements she has o in
her childhood days will attend her in af-
ter years, and that her fondest hopes OF
reaching a high position in the profess
sion sho has adopted will oon be real
ized. ID. b. Immel yesterday received a
check from Virginia City. signedb by VIM.
sharon. for $500. for the Relief Com
mittee. to DO distributed among those
needing relief.
No mail was received from Hamilton
on Sunday night. nor from the railroad
yesterday. Schedule time says six days
a week. and the ohliging contractor Is
determined 10 adhere strictly TO the pro-
visions. Hereafter the mail from Pail
sads will arrive and depart by the fast
freight line. arriving At noon and leav-
ing about the same time. The cause OF
this change is not known. but ii is be-
lieyed that the J. w. concern Is on its
last legs. Barley Is high and grass
short, and the cayuses refuse 20 perform
their duty without their regular weekly
NAL II il also reported that McDan-
iels has sub-let his contract TO the fast
freight company. and intends to retire
on the residue Of the contract price
(si, $50 per annum) and live the life OF .
bloated a~ristocrat.
Yesterday and Sunday there was
shipped to Palisade by Pitehard's line.
il0. 900 pounds OF bullion from the
Richmond Company. and 2 .o77 pounds
from the Hoosac.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-06

RECENTLY, Governor MeCook OF Col
orado. submitted a question to the Pres
ident. asking for information as to his
power to remove or suspend certain Ter
ritoriL officers, for cause. or under any
circumstances. The query was referred
to Acting Attorney-General Phillips,
who decides that the Governor OF = Ter
ritory can remove only such officers as
have been duly appointed by the Gov
srnor. to hold at pleasure. He has no
power to remove officers appointed dur
ing pleasure by Others than the Govern
or. unless the organic law. or in some
eass at least the Territorial law. ex-
pressly authorize him. He cannot re-
move officers whose tenure is for a term
OF years or good behavior. unless so au-
thorized BY the organic law. or in some
cases by the Territorial law. Tho or
ganie act and Territorial law Of Color
ado do not vest in the Governor special
powers OF removing public officers. The
Auditor and Treasurer OF Colorado are
officers created by Territorial statute.
and appointed by the Governor with
oonsent OF the Council to hold for two
years. and therefore are not removable
by the Governor.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-06

pxxoc,Artc organs Of the present day
ar. very inharmOnious eonceras. some
a. them have twisted and thumpsd the
marty platform in Indiana until they
have made Il Satisfactory on tho hard
money question. Others openly do
ounce the resolutions a. hsrstical. and
disparsse all attempts to mako them
say what they do not. OF the latter class
is the Baltimore Sun. II says n might
be tempted to believe that the spirit OF
Senator Morton had guided the hand
which wrote certain Of the resolutions.
and adds: "The doctrines which those
resolutions smbody must either be 70
nounced by the Democracy OF the coun-
try at large. or the Democratic party
cease henoeforth to be . National party
No party can maintain itself. nor ought
to maintain itsslf. which attempts to Vi
olate the plAinest dictates Of good faith
and National honor. There Is only one
straightforward. honest course to pursue
and that is too press onward for the
speedy resumption OF specie payments.
Mere platitudes. such n the third reso-
luton Of Indiana. that we are in favor
Of q return to specie payments ~ soon
- Al. h-,a;ress interezt Of thu country
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-06
Carson Items.
Prom the Tribune. ,Ausu.t 81

IRON the Tfioune,- augus 81
Result Of the workingof 1871 pounds
of ore from the North Carson mine at @.
c. Stevenson's mill. Gold Hill: aver
age assays Of pulp: Gold. 81 &c; sill
YER, s64 20; total. s65 95. Yield per
ton, working at - per cent. Of value,
from 1871 pounds OF ore, SIG 80"
This shows that IL worked up to the
usual percentage, 65. the yield Of the
ore crushed would DO $40 81. Mr.. Ste
venson, in our presence, offered to
bring a fve-stamp mill 10 Carson for the
purpose Of working the ore Of the mine,
thus giving proof OF his faith in the per-
maneney and value OF the North Carson
We hope that our citizens will now pur-
chase the stock freely. and 80 enable the
North Carson Company TO erect n mill
and work the ore from the mine, as 1t Is
now known beyond any doubt, that the
rock will pay well for working. and the
ledge is OF such Dimensions TO warrant
the outlay OF money on II. The COM
pany have done well, in fact better than
poor lEsn ought TO be expected to do.
They now want help. and we believe II
is TO the interest Of our town that they
should receive II. A good paying mine
will benefit Eagle Valley to an extent in
calculable.
In the case Of the State w.. Murphy,
charged with murder. Judge Harris yes
terday appointed an eminent lawyer at
tornsy for defsndsnt. The gallant
Colonel was told by the Court where his
client was seated. but being near-sighted
did not see 10 where the Judge pointed.
He. however, trusting 10 his instincts as
an attorney, made . break for the worst
looking man in the room, and unfor-
tunatsly selected our respectable friend,
the District Attorney. Indignantly
Judge Patterson arose and pointed TO
the right person. The attorney, always
gentlemanly. apologized. and made an
immediate break for an exJustice OF the
Peace from Empire City; he was again
shaken Of. and found the right man at
last. Even the Court smiled, and the
Jurors laughed outright.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-06

JouS DoSovAS. who shot and killed a
man named Mcwlliams at Cherry Greek,
last December. was yesterday. in Hamil-
ton, convicted Of murder in tho second
degree. During twenty-four hours the
jury is said to have stood eleven for a
verdict Of murder in the first degree,
against one in favor OF = verdict Of muir
der in the second degree. They finally
compromised on the lesser crime, but
united in asking the Judge to infict the
extreme penalty provided by law. Dono-
van will Be sentenced next Saturday.
He may credit IN unbrOksn neck to a
stubborn juror.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-06

BpxIRcx's son recently fought a duel
with pistols at Dusseldorf with Zarske-
wan. an officer OF infantry. The en-
counter took place At Q O'Clock in the
morning. ten PAGES separating the CON-
batants. Three shots wero to have been
fired by each. but the tirss shot OF the
German Chancellor's son took effect in
his adversary's abdomen, and soon after
ward proved fatal.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-06

TIE Government Directors Of the
Union Pacific Railroad left Omaha yes.
terday for the West to make their annual
land fsrcicsl) inspection Of the road.
The principal subjects OF criticism will
be wine, good dinners and cigars.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-06

Tnrsr is one paper in California that
does not belong to de Bangk Wing
II Is the Oakland Ns,ss. which now putfs
sutro with the same zeal with which il
damns the Republican party. Wonder
IL it will stay bough, as long as the San
Francisco Chronieiep
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-06

do you understand the English lam
gusge p said q Mclean county man the
other day. addressing q hghtning-rod
agent. at do" replied the agent.
''Thsn I'll be I'LL want any OF your
rods" The lightning man, somewhat
electrified, drove on. ri.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-06

The steamer DOMAIN. which sailed from
New York yesterday, took out 100000
young shad. which are to be placed in
the river Rhine under direction OF the
Deutsche Fish verein.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-06

The Sutro Dependent calls Mr.. Sharon
a WASTED icicle." Been to see one OF
sutro's ~"dissolving views" or perhaps
took n walk in "de tunnel"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-06
UNION SALOON DEBTORS

A IL PARTIES HAVING Hills ON THE
Gold Hin, are hereby notified 10 call at Justice
whght's once and settle the zane forthwith ;
otherwise thsv viii be subjected 10 legal
trouble and cost. auAlNkS
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-06

A wrrrra hints that Americans and
Englsh are the only nations who keep
clean finger nails.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-06
Losri.

9QMEwAERx rEErwEN THE GOLD
= uin. kailcAl LDspet. sn1 Amsriean Plat. .
~ s.sf ''s.s q III s. s.ii Il: a Depot q, q !. R'; &:
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-08-06
A%ssicNEE's SALE.
MEETING.

nYrIcR OF sEoRKaArrp CALEDONIA
~ Mining Compsny.-The Regular Annual
Meeting OF the Stockholders OF the above-ssmed
Company. for the election Of Trustees br the
ensuing. yesr. Will be held at their once. Ne.
ohi0rsis. On THuksDIY. Inc mn day q
Anfust fs74. Of 2 O'Clock yI
aus I'd A, G. RYcR, SECRETARY.
New-York tribune., 1874-08-11
ALIOUOR SALOON AFFRAY.

Peter Duffy, aged AZ, laborer, having his
home in West Farms, entered the liquor saloon Of john
Mcs0iley, at c-hundredand-ffthst. aud Tnird-ave.
yesterday, and showed by his manner OF talking
and demeanor that he was intoxicated. lie drank
era glasses liquor and then insisted upon McSorlcys
boxing with him. McSOrley also slightly intoxi-
Gated and after refusing several times, at last became
irIitated Dufys persistence and accepted the chal
lenge After boxing amicably for few moments Duffy
became angry and savagely attacking McS0rey. struck
him a hard blow the face. McSOrey iiei behind the
baI, followed BY Daily who again attempted to strike
hini McSorey thereupol caught uD a cattle goad-a
hickory sick about four feet long, shdrpened at
endaId struck at hs assaiant The gOad entered ;he
left side OF DIys body inflcting deep wound. The
wounded man was taken 10 the Reception Hospital.
The surgeou after a careful examination OF tho wound,
declared that IL of dangerous nature and might
prove mortal. McSOrey arrested by The Twenty
th,rd Precinct police aud locked up He Will be kept in
prison untl the character VI Du1ys wound is de-
tC
New-York tribune., 1874-08-11
YACHT RACE FOR THE QUEENS CUP On LAKE
ST. CLAIR.

DETROIT, Aug. 10.-The race for the Queens
Cup, between the American yacht Cora, Commodore
Barker OF Detroit and the Canadian yacht Anne Cuh
bert. Capt Cutbbcr;, OF Toronto came off to-day
in Lake 81. Clair. This the third trial, the
wiud having totally failed upon the days for the
previous attempts Tie cup Will be remembered a. be-
ing tbe offered some years 20 pnze by Queen
Victoria to be sailed for in open all oomers
The American yacht Sylvia OF NewYork then in
English waters. competed in the race and won
the cup. 1t was nftcrward brought to New
York aud remained there in the possession
Of tho GooGwins, Il prominent yachting
family until ago, when 1t presented to the
international Yacht Club OF Detroit. bc owned AS
challenge cup by the club. At the recent international
regatta IN Detroit, the Cora won the cup The
Of the Anne CuthbeTt feeling that his yacht
had not been fairly tested. owing TO various
unfortunate circumstances beyond the control Of the
Committee managing tho race resolved to challenge
The Cora tor " ties: the powers OF the two
The race was tho great event OF the year. so far
yachfing on our inland lakes Is concerned. A
hCh degree Of interest excited ana considerable
money was stahed upon the result The race was 80
miles. Is deaf TO windwar and return 1t was won bv
the Annie Clthbert, beating her competitor half al
hour. Tie Cora was built IN New-YUrk last wear by
leading lp-buildng hrm
New-York tribune., 1874-08-11
THE HEwHAMPsHIRE STATE JUDICIARY.

CONCORD, n. H., Aug. 10.-Undor the new
Judiciary law which takes eff ect Aug II, full new
court was TO DC appointed and the following nomina-
ons for Judges made, with the unanimous consent
o the council
For Chie,-Justlce Of the Supreme Court-ssmuel n.
Bell OF Manchester.
For Associate Jusiiccs-Wm. S. Ladd or Lancaster and
Francis A. Faulkner Of Koeuc.
For ChefJ Justice OF the Circuit CourtWm. J.. Foster
OF Concord.
For Associate Justices-Eery a. Hubbard OF Laconia
and John :. III. Frink OF Greenland.
Messrs Faulkner and Foster are Republicans and
Messrs Foster Ladd, and Hibbard members OF the
old Court Mr.. Bell was lately member of Congress
from the lid District and OF the late Samuel d.
Bell OF Manchester.
New-York tribune., 1874-08-11

bright enough to be with opera elasI
completely lost in a clear, m0oness night. DuriDs
the stars occultation selected another star foI
comparison equal 10 1t IN brightness and when the star
was free from all cometary matter | again compared
them and strange TO say, they still sensibly equal
This comet Ia undoubtedly quarter OF million miles
more or less In diameter, and yet two thicknesses
glass will bide much iRht as 100 900 miles Of conetart
matter whatever that may he. The comet is slowly
Increasing in briiancy yet IL Ia without tail or Du'
ceus It is moving q little over half degree day
reward Alpha Urse Minors. It's position u about mid
way between the last named star and lota Dtaconis.
Nothing known a. to It's identity WIN any poeeolns
New-York tribune., 1874-08-11
BORELLTS COMET.

OFFICIAL REPORT OF OBSERVATIONS BY PROF. DAVIS.
WASHINGTON Aug. 1O.-The following report upon
Borelli's comet received at the Navy Depart
meut to-day from the Naval Observatory:
U. :. NAVAL OBSERVATORY. Aug. 10. 1874
SIR: I have the honor TO report 10 the Department
that approximate elements OF the orbit or the comet
Boreli have been completed 10y Prot Newcomb from his
observations, combined with the position teegraphed
ftom Paris IL appears from these elements that the
comet will pass s perheon about the 25th OF August
II Will be visible with telescope in the evening till
about the end OF the month, aud n the morning duung
the whole OF September. II is not Likely to become bril-
liant enough to be by naked eye. No tail had
developed at the time OF the latest observation Tue
orbit determined 10y Prof NewcOnb indicates that i is
new comet since known comet has been fOuud 10
move In an oibit anywhere near this. Very respect
fully, your obedent servant,
c. II. DAVIS, RearAdmiral.
superintendent.
Rear Admiral wm. Reynolds, Acting Secretary of the
Navy
A SINGULAR PHFNOMENON-BORELIS COMET LOST
TO VIEW FOR An HOUR.
Prof L,rts Srtn oC Rocs,'''r IN IN, Boston Jo"TaL
A remarkable and unexpected phenomenon
occurred tie evening OF Aus. 8. which ~ far as
know. is withont any previous para!I, IN cometary
from 81 TO 81 o'clock and with IN" closest scrutiny could
bs JIst beoie t"ilish had ended repaired
with my telescope to nightly labor--comet king.
friend wishing to see ths comet, pointed my tels
before with the remark that knowing its direction lnd
rate Of motion. was going TO hlt II the irst time.
failed tried again and failed again, and for Is minutes
WAS unable TO mud it, though there was not cloud
visible IN the sky. AT last happy
thought struck me, ana one that seemed adequate
To explain the mystery. IL was playing hide ANA
seek with Of the stars, and Determined 10
Just how they did IT. There were but i've stars that
could possibly be guilty, aud look AT them square Ia
the face seemed To convince me that they al sere limo
cent. could almost imagine. however. that one the
hr ghes of the hye had gaity suspicious look Agln
looked closely each TIL all had been examined aud
examiued, but The evidence was eiicuUiStsniia
aud uucouvinciDg. The longer looked at the ghest
(uot visible TO The naked eye, though neary so)
vas more more convinced that the comet was cen
trally supetmposed upon the star rlod hlgA
aud low powers. aud came Ia the ooneiusion that my
eye for many hundIed soepless nights trained To Ve~
ing faint nebulous Objects could not BE- deceived
thought OF that glorious and neyerto- cor
ona around tue the total SOAR eclipse WHICH Oh
In Illinois 10 1859. aud though that wss lOeo
times brighter THE phenomenon brought that Wv
idly TO my nd Watching the star Tor some 10 minutes
I MAS sraiined the comet slowly appear ga the
right side Of the altar and slowly move ard toward
another and fainter star which also occued nearly
centrally Two hours after or course the comet
was between the star but lite brightness overpow
cred tho faint bsht OF the comet THIS 10 the