The New York herald., 1875-11-27
THE WHISKEY RING.
CONTINUATION OF THE. TRIAL OF CHIEF CLERK
AvERY-AN ATTEMPT TO IMPLIcATE SEC
RETARY BRIsrow-MoRE LIGHT ON WAYS
THAT WERE DARK.

The case OF William o. Avery was resumed this
morning the United States Court and the evidence
elected during the day ID considered quite strong
against the defendant The government attorneys
sangune OF success and claim that the proof already
overwhelming. The reference to Secretary Brisowis
reputed connection with Louisville liquor house had
been the subject Of much gossip and scandal, the
rngsers endeavorng to create the impression with the
public that Bristow's skirts clean by any
Sehon D. Thorpe ex-storekoeper, the first wit
ness Tho bulk OF his testimony sub
stantialy such he gave at the Mcdonald
trial He said Joyce frequently showed him
letter, which purported to be either from Avery
Babcock relative to crooked whskey; the letters
were always of the same assuring character; he
frequently informed that the parties TO the Ring were
Joyce, Mcdonald, Ford, Gunther, McKee, Newcomb'
Patrick, Avery and other officers in Washington not
named witness met Avery at Macklot az Thompsons
distllery company with Fitzroy and Cropsy in the
fall Of 1872 or 1873; they through the distlery
and then left; witness said he did think Joyce
showed him the signature Of the Avery letter. Ftzroy
once showed letter bearing Averys signature.
AVERY BABcocK.
Alfred Bevis of the crooked dstillers testified
that it had always been his understanding that Avery
and Babcock members of the Ring; Joyce fire.
quently showed dispatches and letters purportng to
come from Avery and Babcock notifying the Ring of the
coming of agents; when Brooks Hague and Gavitt
here the disters knew before they started that
they about to make raid in the West In April
1875 So 900 raised at two different times and paid
to General Mcdonald and Joyce TO be taken Washing
ton; witness met Avery in st. Louis one Sunday
ing in 1872, with Fitzroy; both of them accompanied
him to his home where they had wine. despatch
came to St LOUIS from Mr Barnes ofNew York, about
four days before the in May announcing that
ntntu onld ufri ika Tha tala
tho house of Torlina Andres Co, of St. Louis
Barnes travelling agent for the house of New
comb, Buchanan Co., of Louisville who seemed to
know all about it, Barnes had just been to Washing
ton.
A COLLAPSED SENSATION
The witness created great by stating here
that he had been told that Secretary Brstow part
ner in the Louisville firm referred to.
Governor Henderson, counsel for the government
asked witness who told him this He replied first that
he didn't like to state and then that didn't remem-
ber who 1t was
Governor Henderson told witness that he did very
wrong in making any such statement unless the nor-
nation came to him from some member of the Ring
Judge Krum, attorney for the defence, said there
were other sings than the st. LOUIS Ring.
Mr. Henderson replied that If the defence would
show that Secretary Bristow member Of the
Ring the prosecution would have him indicted at once
A TREASURY CLERKS INTEGRITY
j. +. Joseph clerk in the Office OF the Secretary OF
the Treasury, testified that in 1872 Avery's request
he sent him to st. Louis to investigate reported rregu-
larities In the accounts Of Gunther Avery came here
and reported the accounts a right" some time in De-
cember, 1872; he met him the street in Washing
ton and he remarked that Joyce was going to send
them Christmas present of 500 each; in Feb
ruary, 1873, Avery came into his room in the
Treasury Department and handed witness a package
containing 500 bll witness Immediately notified
Avery that he was going TO return the money Joyce
and at once bought draft for that purpose and
to Joyce at St Louis he reported the matter Deputy
Commissioner Rogers who spoke to Avery about it,
Avery said he going to the 800 bill the
bill was folded In little wad about inch square, and
wrapped in paper bearing the of witness;
Rogers reported the matter to Commissioner Douglas
and Joyce was at telegraphed to come 10 Wash
ington; Joyce came and Mr.. Douglas and witness
unable to learn what explanation he gave about
sending the money Joyce told him he had arranged it
satisfactorily with Commissioner Douglas.
TELEGRAMs FROM WASHINGTON
Lucien Eaton, one of the government attorneys then
introduced and read the following kilograms, which
carry their own construction
WASHINGTON D. c. July l. 1874
General JoHN MCDONALD, Supervisor Of Internal Rev
enue, ST. Louis, Mo.
Things look all right here. Let the machine 60
JOYCE
WASHINGTON, D. c., July 1874
General JoHN MCDONALD, Supervisor of Internal Rev
Matters are hunky 90 1t lively and watch sharply
WASHINGTON, D. c., July II. 1874
General JoHN MCDONALD Supervisor OF Internal Rev
enue, st. Louis Mo- -
Here, on my return home What can l do for our
sidef JOYCE
ST. LOUIS, August 5, 1874
Colonel WILLIAM 0. AVERY, Treasury Department
Have friends started West again9 Find out; let me
know.
ST. LOUIS, August 26 1874
Colonel WILLIAM AVERY, Chief Clerk Treasury Depart
Are friends coming westS See H. and give me
soundings. A.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Oct IT, 1874
JoHN A. JOYCE, ST Louis Mo -
Your friend is in New York and may out to see
you AVERY.
ST. LouIs, Oct IS 1874
Colonel W. o. AVERY Treasury Department. Washing
Give something positive on movement of friends
Act surely, prompt A.
WASHINGTON. Oct 49, 1874
JoHS A. JOYCE, ST LOUIS Mo. =
Pu. your house in order Your friends will vsityo
MACK.
WASHINGTON D. c., Dec 7. 1874
Colonel JouN A. JoycE, Planters House, St Louis:-
Had long ride with the President this afternoon D.
and IL are here. You will hear from me omorrow
JOHN.
WASHINGTON, d c., Dec 8, 1874
JOHN A. JOYCE, Planters House ST. Louis, MO -
Dead dog. The goose hangs altitudelum. The sun
shines. JOHN.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 5, 1875
JoHS A. JOYCE, Revenue Agent, St. Louis
The order directing to report to Supervisor Nc
Donald at Philadelphia, on the 18th, is suspended
j. w. DOUGLASS, Commissioner
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb 8, 1875
General JOHN MCDONALD, St Louis:--
Order, bursted forever. d. & Co. mad; hold things
level KARREY
At the conclusion Of the reading Of the kilograms the
Court adjourned to this morning O'Clock Judge
Treat giving his usual caution to the jurors allow
themselves to be approached the subject of the case