The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-12-14
From the New York Sunday Herald.
THE WHISKY FRAUDS,

THE WHISKY FRAUDS. --
Henderson cock-Grant-Possible Inves-
tigation by Congress.
A st. Louis dispatch under date of Dec.
18th, says The indictment of General
Babcock is still the theme of excited
comment here, and there is much specula-
ton as to the result Of the trial. The ev-
idence against Babcock which has thus far
been made public is considered ample to
convict.
1t is also a general belief, for which
there seems to be good reason, that the
prosecution are in possession of much
stronger and more conclusive testimony
than has yet been adduced, and that it has
purposely been kept in the back ground in
order that it may be used more effectively
on the trial. One of the grand jurors
stated to your correspondent tonight that
there is little doubt that the government
has testimony which was not produced be-
fore the jury, intimating that his informa-
ton came directly from one Of the govern
ment attorneys.
BABC0OKS CONFIDENCE.
II was expected that General Babcock
would arrive here to-day to prepare for his
trial, but, for some reason he did not put in
an appearance, and will not leave Chicago
until Monday next. Babcock expresses
perfect confidence in his ability to establish
his innocence, but it is noticeable that
Joyce, Mcdonald and Avery enjoyed the
same feeling of confidence.
GRANT BELIEVES HIM IMMACULATE.
A prominent citizen of this place, and a
personal friend of the president, is in re-
ceipt of friendly letter, under date of De-
cember 7th, in which that official expresses
the utmost faith in the integrity of his pri-
vate secretary, and saying that Babcock's
explanation of the suspicious telegram will
satisfy even prejudiced mind of his free
dom from guilt.
PUBLIC FEELING. -t.
Ex-senator Hendersons friends continue
to be indignant at the dismissal of that gen.
tleman from the government service, and a
meeting has been called for Monday night
to give expression to the public dsapproval
of the action of President Grant and his
| cabinet.
AvERy's RRvIvING opIRITs.
Chief Clerk Avery writes to his friends
here that since his return to Washington
he has obtained such evidence of his inno-
cence as will satisfy any jury. The opinion
is somewhat general that Avery will be
granted new trial.
| THE WISHES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
| JUSTICE
in this particular are but to one point, and
that is the selection of counsel who shall
be equally fair and fearless in the discharge
of his official functions, and in this ex-
preston of views the president, Secretary
Bristow and the attorney general entirely
accord, with the additional inclination that,
should two lawyers of equal professional
eminence be presented tor appointment to
the responsible office, they would rather
have gentleman Of different political
opinions from the administration than one
politically in accord with the president.
THE PRESIDENTS DESIRE FOR JUSTICE,
Attorney General Pierepont, in CONVEX
sation this evening upon the subject of
those prosecutions, said the president was
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would be absolutely fearless in the dis
charge of the duties attending his office,
and would not be satisfied with anything
short of the most vigorous and impartial
prosecution OF the work intrusted by the
government to his hands. .i.
HENDERsoN's DISCHARGE.
Upon the topic of the determination
reached in cabinet meeting yesterday to
dispense with the services of Mr.. Hender-
son, there is free and unreserved express
sion of opinion in the highest official quar-
tiers, and members of the cabinet cay that
the yigor of that counsellor in pressing TO
the utmost his prosecution OF offenders re-
ceived nothing but Endorsement. The con-
structlon upon the language Of certain
parts of his speech In the Avery trial was
that It is personally offensive to the presi-
dent and unwarranted by any circumstance
arising in the trial. This opinion is de-
clared to be general among cabinet officers,
and Secretary Bristow, who, it had been
intimated, might not be disposed to thor
oughly acquiesce In the determination TO
dispense with General Henderson's services,
joined in 1t as heartily as any other men,
Der of the cabinet. 'fr
ihNDEkSONb DlfflOuLIl WITH TIKI PRESl-
DENT. r
The statement may be made, upon prop
er authority, that when the attorney gen.
eral presented at the outset of these trials
the name of General Henderson as special
counsel to assist the United States attorney
in the conduct of the cases on behalf OF the
government, Judge Pierrepont was not
aware of any differences of past origin that
still remained between the president and
ex-senator Henderson, and when at later
period in the trials the attorney general in
terrogated the pre- sident as to why the
president had concealed the fact OF any
hostility existing the president replied that
he had but one object In the selection Of
any party TO represent the government In
the matter, and that was fearless attention
to the duties requisite to the office.
CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION.
1t Is intimated In official quarters in re-
Spouse to suggestions that 1t is possible
that the house of representatives may be
disposed to investigate the circumstances
attending the trials that every act on the
part of the government will bear the full
est examination, and an investigation by
the direction of congress would be TAR
from unwelcome. b'oa iasjs.f