The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-03

OF them desired to be excused This ID an error Hon
Charles A. EIdridge the 18th Of March, addressed
letter TO the chairman OF the committee, giving full
account OF his connection with the real estate
tion and asking 10 be appear before the
committed Two days af,erward he subpcnaed to
appear on the Saturday following. He appeared
cordngy but informed by the committee that they
did not want him At that tima He again applied on
Friday last to be examined next day, and was again
told BY the chairman that he would be needed At
that meeting. Mr. Eldridgc told tho chairman that he
knew all about the pool being one OF five members
composing It.
Mr.. Hillyer one Of tho parties whose papers are
called for by the ssbpcaa dces TO the members
Of the arm Of Kibourn Latta, also, Friday sent
TO the chairman Of tho committee the following letter.
to which ho has not received reply
WASHINGTON, D. G., March 81, 1876.
To Hon. j. 81. GLOVER. Chairman OF tho Select Com
mIttce the Real Estate Pool
siR-In the ssbpcsa dsces fecxm, served on the firm
OF kiloourn LaiiA there Is special call for the
books and papers relative to the real estate purchased
by Sunderland Hillycr Stewart, and standing Ia the
name OF J. n. Latta, trustee. With respect TO this
ready 10 tell everything relating TO il which the COM
mlttee may desire 10 hear. About four weeks ago
appeared before the committee while in session, and
stated my willingness 70 testify, and was then In
formed by you that the committee would deter
mlne this at future time. propose
to leave homo for California tomorrow Saturday
night; and my testimony u desired would like 70 BIO
examined before that time but could walt ill Monday
night suit the convenience or the committee win
Of unmproved lots In tho northwestern part OF
the city, and OF which the purchase price was abou!
$3.50 0O0, belongs exclusively 70 Mr. Sunderland aud
myself and else has ever either directly or In
directly, had interest In Il connection with Us.
except the small interest once hold by ex-senator
Stewart explained by him to the investigating
mittec Of the last Congress. The title this property
was placed IN Mr. atta as trustee simply for the sake OF
convenience Neither OF had any connection with the
pool IN which Jay Cooke and Oshcrs were Interested,
with any other pool or parties whatever; the pro-
any suggestion from any public officer without
other knowledge than that which open to
else We have already paid in cash about $500 600
OF tho purchase money and shall pay most Of tho bal
during the present year. have sold none Of II
except tho lot sold to Mr. Stewart and the lot the
south end OF square 1885, 10 the British government
which is erected the house occupied by Its Minister
We hope to make money out OF when the pres
this properly have any interest for tho committee.
g. j. HILLYER
PRESIDENT GRANTS ILLNESS.
President Grant, although not confined to the bed,
keeps his and receives visitors. Some Of his
intimate friends say his sickness ! owing 10 . return
Of periodical neuralgia Tho Rev. Dr. Newman to-day
prayed for his recovery
TARIFF REVISION IN PROGRESS.
The Committee OF Ways aud Means yesterday CON-
plotted Its the clauses OF tho Morrison Tariff
bill relating 10 iron and stee the only amendments to
which are tho following Tho insertion after 'spig
iron" Of the words ''spiegel eisen IRON" But the
committee has not yet nxed the duty Squares OF iron
and stccl three cents per pound; wood screws less
than two inches and more than one inch In length,
six cents; and inch less In length eight cents
per pound Tho duty On wood screws two inches or
over In length has been changed from Eve 20 four
cents pound. No amendments have been made In
lead.
On Tuesday the committee will consider tho copper
provisions.
DEPARTMENTAL DEFICIENCIES.
II appears from ofncial document that the dsac-
the various departments for the fiscal year
ending June 30th, 1875. will be - follows
treasury department. ...................$ - 90
War Department. J. 703 O55
Interior Department. 900, 5S4
Dam man Of A