The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-12

Commissioner Of Emigration thought would greater
me that he had then bin Of similar purpor him by
eyentHsy Introduced and passed without opposition il
was passed n great measure because Paoe opinion de-
o9y S did 1G' Pay sns G RS T1S~ sg
Emigant Commssioner single dollar AZ 70 Ine precise
with all respect the COMMITTEES, that cannot answer
any questions head regarding il matter Of purely
The total sum realized believe understated in my tes
OF stating it exactly and must therefore refer the
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accurate accounts than could possibly
and the amounts stated by them will prove doubtless
The amount certainly very large but the private
tce Of many lawyers in this city will show even greater
n ~ eases where lawyer makes at once the profits
years OF ncessant effort Il is daily practice to take
contingent wherein successful issue not inoquenty
Il must not be forgotten either that the compensation
being based the number Of was sweed far be-
yond any anticipation oy AN UNLOCKED io increase OF eisra
desire correct said WAS at the Deayan House in AL
bsny where usually usually stayed during the Pen4esn9ey
The committee has proof that was at Stan,
wix Hall in Albany during that time. AFTER the lapse Of
four years such mistake simply shows the honesty ola
wlthess, Iof !. y q % VA Easily m so''eh anu 'eie
have already explained TO the committee the cause OF
IN s in relation my appearance before the committee
In respect TO General Jones' resignation word
that gentleman after my first appearance requesting to be
informed was right as 10 its date He sent back word
my despite the records aud cannot its
Importance or relevancy TO the issue
deem this statement due the committee and the public
large, well myself and have confident hope
groundess suspicion that this corruption fund hRs
cited public the target attacks
viruent they unjust The prejudice thus raised
against fees could compensate for The labors Of
and energetic effort against many obstacles and in many
Payments have been almost frustrated
have thus honestly and frankly covered all the salient
points Of the and while from the serious scandals
the task yet carefully conscentousy looking over
the whole ground cannot see that have been guilty Of
anything which should invoke the public condemnation
the censure of those in profession
All Of which is respectfully submitted. -
The Chairman said that of the steamship
companies states that their arrangements made
with Nolan after the date Of passing by the Board Of
Commissioners of Emigration, their resolution in favor
of a reduction of the head money Nolan denied the
truth of this assertion and stated that his understanding
with the COMPANIES went back 10 the 10th Of June 1870
The Chairman remarked that the Board OF Commits
sOners of Emigration adopted their resolution IN Febru
ary 1871, eight months before Nolan took action No
Ian again denied that there any truth in this state
ment and reiterated his former allegation as 10 the time
when the resolutions in question were published in the
HERALD.
The Chairman after looking at the Board of Emigra-
ton Commissioners books, said that the only resou-
ton passed by them touching this matter was on the
last day of January ISL The companies say that had
they known Of the action taken by the Commissioners
no arrangement would have been made by them with
Nolan.
Mr. Avord wanted TO settle conflicting statements be-
tween the steamship companies and Nolan Tins gen
teman claims having contracted with the companies
eight months after legislative action had been taken on
the subject of reducing the head money tax, and the
companies assert the contrary.
Mr. Waehner called Noans attention TO the fact that
his testimony contained no statement Of the precise
time when he completed arrangements with the com
panies.
Mr. Nolan.-The arrangements took place one year
after the passage of the bill reducing the amount Of
head money; he could not tell how much money he re-
ceived under the operation of this contract with the
companies certainly it was much more than So, 900.
Mr. Waehner wanted TO know why he had turned in
TO his partner Wilson only IS, 500 when he Noan re-
ceived much more than S., 000
ASKED TO BE EXCUSED
from answering this question.
Mr. Alvord would ike TO hear if the witness required
time TO reply if he wanted TO be excused entirely
Mr.. Nolan-I want to be excused entirely
Mr.. Waehner-How could he NOLAN receive as coun-
sci for the steamships more than $4,000 and turn in
to the firm of which he was partner only So, 50Or
The Chairman now read the published resolutions OF
the Emigration Commissioners referred to by Nolan
They adopted by the Board on the Goth of May,
1870 and published on the 10th of June next following
In answer 10 Mr. Gedney Nolan wished II to be I'M
derstood that he did not mean to say the companies
sought his aid to reduce the head money tax They
however sought his services much as he did TO be
employed by them. He would not like TO answer in de-
tail whether he took paper to the several companies
for their approval and signature There was
CONFIDENCE ALL ROUND.
Mr. Alvord-The companies say that you sought them,
not they you
taken the initiative in the matter; went TO only
steamship agent the contract and agreement with the
companies IN January ISL
MI Alvord-At what time were you associated With
General Jonesp
MI Noan-I came to this city in 1865 and was clerk
in the law firm of Rice, Wilson Jones in 1869; went
into partnership with Jones 1859 but this connection
virtually ceased when he became Postmaster.
Mr. Avord-Had you to do with Jones when you
were Of counsel for the steamship companesf
Mr.. NOlan-Oh yes, sir, was specially retained 10
prosecute frauds against immigrants The name of
Jones still in firm style; but he was Postmas-
ter and had nothing 70 do with the business.
The witness remembered having made mistake
in dates, by stating transactions which took place in
1870 happening in ISL The bill passed the Legs
lature in the words Of the draft submitted by de-
ponent
received from the companies were invested in your pr
vate business
Mr. Nolan-Private business is very peculiar phrase;
certainly not
The witness said in reply to question from the Chair
that he declined 10 say what portion Of the funds
received from the steamship companies had been in
vested his private accounts he would not state
whether more than So 500 had been retained for his
particular benefit
TESTIMONY oP MR.. H. R. KUNHARDT.
Mr. H r. Kunhardt agent of the Hamburg Steam
ship line, that in the beginning of 1871 somebody
came 10 him with letter from Mr.. Dale; IL contained
contract and agreement to pay twenty hve per
head on all immigrants coming by deponents line pro-
vided certain reduction on the then rate of head
money could be obtained from the Legislature; the
percentage was large, but the matter could not be
adjusted for Less the attorney said he would
''put the thing through" for nothing; the
witness was not that the Board of Emigration
had taken any steps looking toward reduction OF the
head money; had ne known tnls the company would
have rejected the proposed contract; the total amount
paid Nolan $40 94S introduced TO Nolan after
the contract had been signed by several companies;
Afterward became acquainted with Jones' but Post
master only; did not hear know Of Williams Il
Guionis refusal 10 pay the second years quota Of
twenty FIVE cents per head immigrant passengers will
submit tomorrow 70 this committee the checks that
we're given TO Nolan.
MR. DAMEL A cAssERLY on TIE STAND.
Mr. Daniel A. Casserly upon being sworn, complained
Of newspaper statements saying that he could not be
found when sought for citation before this committee;
he was a member Of the law firm Of Rudd X Casserly;
was not retained 1868 counsel for the steamship
companes in January 1873, the witness received
quest by the Commissioners Of Emigration that be
would draft a memorial for presentation before tie
legislative committee Commerce and Navigation;
was for time employed by the Board Of Commits
sioners Of Emigration principally to correct their bad
grammar; sort Of literary clerk; Of the Commits
sioners foreigners and did not understand the Ian
guage; remained with the Commissioners till $780, he
received Bis retainer in the latter part Of 1870.