The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-04-12
GEN. 0. L. BABCOCK'S GUILT.
TESTIMONY THAT DTssIPdrES ALL
DOUBT ON THAT POINT.
The Detective whom Col. Brodbead Set 10
Watch Babcock's Movemebts-Two Burr-
lars KmpIoyed 10 Crack Col. DIer,s SAFE.

lars Employed to Crack Col. Dycr's safe.
WASHINGTON, April 11.-Wm. o. Avery,
xChief Clerk OF the Treasury. and convicted
In st. Louis OF conspiracy to defraud the Gov
eminent In the whskey cases, was day sum.
moned to appear before the Committee on tho
Wbiskey Frauds, and was escorted to the Capt
tol by Warden Crocker. Before the questioning
began he told the committee In the most solemn
manner, with uplIfted hands, that he was the
Innocent victim Of a conspiracy, and, OF course,
after making that statement, he could not pos
stbly reveal anything, even N he knew the so
crets Of the whole combination The committee
had been led to believe that he would give i'm
portant testimony, and perhaps tell all he knew
about the Ring. The members were disgusted
when they found that he had nothing to com
municate. One thing, however, was apparent,
and that was that he hoped for pardon, which
has been promised to the faithful next fall II the
election should be In favor Of the Democracy.
The testimony Of Col Drodhead was very
Important and adds link in the safe burglary
conspiracy that fastens additional quilt on Gen.
Dabcock. After stating that the circular letter
izing effect, inundated Witnesses and htndered
the prosecution, he said that this was par leu
larly so n reg rd to fitzroy and Deavls, both OF
whOm thought IL was lnteuded to reach them.
Their wives we're greatly alarmed for fear they
would be thrown into jail. He then said that
he mad, during tho prosecution OF the whiskey
cases, one Ancbisi. areliable detective belonging
to the Secret Service OF the Treasury Depart
ment' whose duty II was to watch Babcock's
movements and those OF his friends and see
with whom they connected. Anchlsi reported
to Brodhead that among Dabcock's agents were
two fvorite burglars Of ex. chief Wnitley's
force, who were used to trap greater game.
They were in 81 Louis for the purpose of crack
ing the safe In District Attorney Dyers office to
secure important papers. After satisfying himself
OF the purpose Of the burglars Anchisi went to
them, ana reveaied the fact that their business
was known. and told them both they had better
jump the town, as their presence was not
duired for the defence or prosecution. This
tact was communicated to Dabcock, and having
had sad expedence In the safe burglary con-
splracy. he concluded not to risk the chances,
and sent Col. Whitleys favorite burglars away,
first paving them 500 for their kindness and
trouble. his detective" said Mr.. Brodhead,
us still In Government employ" He has been
summoned to appear and give testimony
The statement Of Anchisi viii show that Dell
was employed just a. he said he was, and that
BaOcock was not adverse to employing burglars
he was In 1874. when the Di trict Attorneys safe
was blown open here In WASHINGTON.
Col. Btudhead testified la regard to the letter
earlier hrutll that this witness was procured
10y Collector Parker Of Colorado. After consulta-
ton with Joyce at the Jefferson CITY peniten-
tary, Parker called all the letter carriers to-
gether In tho St. Louis Post Once, and asked
which one took JuYce's letter to Babcock out OF
the letter bOx McOill was selected. ana, In
Brodhead's opinion, shovel that his story was
Fily OF ST. Louis mad dozen mall carriers ready
to corrobora McGill In case the prosecution
had attem pted to break down his testimony by
proving by competont witnesses tine utter worth
lessness OF McGnl.
When u Republ can member Of the Judiciary
Committee was to Il Of this last evidence against
Babcock, he said that he could no longer doubt
that be was guilty man.