The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-10-28
WASHINGTON.
TIE UNION LEAGUE COMMITTEE.

| IuE GNlON LkAdUk COMMITTEE.
WARRINGTON, October 27.-The COM
mittee appointed by the National Execu.
tive Committee ol the Union League oil
America, which met In Baltimore on the
Goth inst, visited the President, Secretary
Bsistow, and Postmaster Jewell, to-day,
for the purpose OF presenting the resolu-
tons adopted at that meeting. The com.
mittee cOnflsted OF Ex-Governor Newell
Of New Jersey, Chairman; George Hsr-
low, Of Illinois; Colonel Thomas X. Rich
and Colonel Thomas Il. Gardner, Of Mary
land
The resolutions presented we're as fol-
lows:
Re~lred, That We recognize, with feel
ings Of great pride, tho wise judgment and
discretion manifested by our Chief Magis.
trate, President Grant, in selecting
such true and tried patriots as Hon.
Marshsll Jewell and B Il. Brls-
tow to i'll the high and important
positions in his Cabinet OF Postmaster
General and Secretary Of the Treasury,
and do assure him that such appoint
menB tend greatly TO strengthen his ad-
miniGtration.
RESo!ued, That We heartily approve and
endorse the policy pursued by Hon.
Marshall Jewell, Postmaster, General, and
Hon. B. q. Bristow, Secretary OF the
Treasury, in inauguratlng u new, healthier
order Of things in their departments, and
in their efforts to rid the service Of cor
rupt and inefficient officers, and commend
their example TO other branches Of the
Government.
ReJolpei, That We call on the Admins.
tratiOn to weed out ell corrupt and inetil =
cient officers, whenever found, as the
mOss important step toward regainiDg
the impaired confidence OF the people.
ReS9lUed, That We believe the surest
means OF strengthening the Republican
party and overcoming the Influence oil
the White Leagues OF the South is 10 re.
organize the Union Leagues in that To-
cality, and that proper recognition OF
our order ct this time would be frRught
with good results.
Iu presenting the resolutions to the
President, Governor Newell assured him
that his administration was endorsed by
the League. On behalf OF the order, he
expressed the hope ioT its continued sue.
cess, stating at the same time that they
had no candidates Tor office 10 present,
but simply desired to give him the
assurance Of their confidence and sup
port. They congratulated the President
and The country upon the entry into the
cabinet OF Postmaster General Jewell and
Secretary Bristow, whose appointments
gave ample guarantee thatthe business OF
their respective departments would be
conducted TO the best interests Of the peo
pie.
The President in response said he was
happy to receive this assurance OF conf
dence and support from the Lesgue, and
glad to hear that the recent appointments
IN his cabinet were so acceptable.
An additional resolution was presented
as to the appointment OF Postmaster Gen.
eral Jewell, and expressive Of confidence
and approval oil his course.
Governor Jewell, in response, said he
was happy to receive the congratulations
Of the committee and thankful for this ex.
preston Of confidence and esteem from
such an influential body as the Union
League. 1t was his purpose to continue
the course which he had inaugurated IN
til the work Of reformation had been fully
accomplished, and in this he was ably
seconded by the President.
The National Council Of the Union
League OF America will assemble in Gin
cinnati on the 18th Of January next, when
measures will be taken 10 effect thor
ou9h reorganization OF the League
throughout the country.
THE sAFE BURGLARY TRIAL
The safe burglary case was resumed
to-day. Judge Humphrey announced
that he would allow the jury to visit the
premises at some stage Of the proceedings
when it was convenient. BE then directed
an officer to take the jury out Of Court
for lew minutes, and when they had re-.
tired addressed the Counsel updi the pc.
culiar report Of the proceedings, which
some OF the papers ore presenting 10 their
readers, one oi them he said, has a stand.
ing head entitled "Mockery Of Justice"
Another criticises uDjustly, and another
paper makes digest OF the proceedings
in form quite Objectionable 10 the cause
Of justice. This is all contrary 10 law,
and it may possibly become a province
OF the Court 10 interfere in such pub!ics-
tions il they are persisted in. Such pub.
llcations aud such remarks in the press
arc intimidations, and may influence an
action and should be suppressed. There
can be no stronger method Of intimidat.
ing the jury.than some OF the publications
which have appeared. Alter the case is
concluded there will be no impopriely in
the press making such criticism as facts
may warrant, not however to use any
more liberty in that respect than is allow.
cd in any other branch Of public business.
The jury was recalled and Oscar D.
hadgc, Supervisor Of Special Agents Of the
Treasury Department sworn. lie testified
that he was acquainted with Geo. Carter,
OF Baltimore, and that in consequence OF
an, ,intervlewiwith him, held another inter.
view with Harrington, Gov. Sheppard and
Col. Howe. he told these gentlemen that
Carter told him that q government safe
had been robbed, and that Columbus Alex.
snder was implicated in the burglary and
had agreed to furnish one thousand dollars
for the purpose, Harrington said he
was investigating the matter and fixing
up chain evidence. Benton, one of the
burglars in custody, had informed him
that Alexander was concerned in the rob.
berry. The witness offered to aid some oi
his detectives in working up the case, but
Gov. Shepherd said Harrington was
pushing the matter and no assistance was
required. Carter afterwards told the wit.
ness that Alexander did not put up one
thousand dollars, but that he was interest.
ed in the matter. Harrington was anxious
to have the witness employ Carter for the
Government, saying he would pay for his
services, but the witness declined.
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