The Leavenworth weekly times., 1876-07-13


Postmaster-Genera jewell was before the
House committee on post-ofices and post
roads to-day, and testified particularly in
relation to the development of the straw
bid frauds, and the efforts made to suppress
them also as to the clerks charged with
completely in the frauds.
Being asked if any member of the Cabi.
net had asked him or talked with him in
relation to the resignation of certain clerks
asked to resign, he replied that If any one
of the Cabinet had asked him questions
about the removal of clerks, he should
refuse to tell the committee, and did refuse
to tell Why he removed certain clerks, be-
yond giving general reasons, that were
entirely satisfactory to himself, why they
should be removed.
Near the close Of Jewell's examination by
the post-office committee to-day he was
asked:
"Was your resignation forced or volun-
taTy?"
Ansver-"Well, the President notified me
that my resignation would be accepted, and
l rendered it."
Ques,ion-"Were any charges preferred
against you"
Answer-'No, sir, not any that l am
aware of"
The President has not yet given reasons
for the removal, but it ia known that his
subject vas political, as the President had
favored Senator Conkling's nomination for
President in preference to Morton. Ii was
now considered complimentary to the latter
as showing his friendship for him, that an In
diana man, Mr.. 7, ner, should have seat in
the Cabinet. The change is expected to
the Republican party in In
diana and Ohio, while nothing was to be
gained in Connecticut by the retention OF
Jewell. Senator Morton had long inter-
view with the President yesterday and to-
day. After the adjournment of the Cabinet
meeting, Tyner was clo-eted with the Presi-
dent.
The House judiciary committee met
to day, TO continue their investigation into
the matter Of the Fort Smith and L. X. r.
K. bonds, but postponed it so far as Blaine's
with it is concerned, on account
Of the receipt Of two dispatches from
Blaine's physician, stating that perfect
quiet is desirable, and perhaps necessary, to
insure his recovery. Warren Fisher, Jr.,
and James Mulligan were therefore dis
charged from further attendance until the
next session Of Congress. This action of
The committee was unanimous.
UNTRUE
A report has been IN circulation that At
Iorney- General Taft intended to resign, be-
cause, as is alleged, of the removal by the
of District Attorney Dyer, of ST.
Louis, without first consulting him, and
lie appointment Of Bliss in his place.
While it is true that this change was made
BY the President himself, the Attorney-Gen-
,ral ac9uiesced in 1t, and therefore there is
10 such disagreement between them, and
will not terminate their official relations.
There is good authority for the aoove state
nent
A few days ago Postmas,er-General
Jewell being asked If he intended to n sign,
aughingly replied that he expected to re-
main in his place until the end Of the pres
mt Administration. Yesterday afternoon,
,oweyer, after calling at the Executive
Mansion to transact some business with
he President, the latter, much
o the surprise OF the Postmaster
ieneral, informed him that his resign alton |
would be accepted. Mr.. Jewell immedi-
.tely wrote letter accordingly. The most
intimate friends of Mr.. Jewell are unable |
o account for the action OF the President,
.xcept on the ground of political consider !
.tions. Mr.. Marshall, the First Assistant |
General, who vas in tn e coun- |
~, was telegraphed last night to return |
and arrived this morning, |
When Jewell, much to his asionishment. |
informed him what had taken place. Mr.. |
Marshall is now acting Postmaster General. |
Ir. Jewell, at IL o'clock, visited the Pnesi- |
leat at the Executive Mansion.
JEWELS LETTER OF RESIGNATION.
The following is Gov. JEWELS letter of |
esignation
SIR l hereby tender my resignation Of |
he office Of Postmaster General.
Your Obedient servant,
MARSHALL JEWELL.
Gov. Jewell asked no questions of the |
resident, and il therefore not aware of the |
eason for the request, and members Of the |
,abinet also say that they are alike ignor- |
mt of the motives that controlled the Pres /
dent. 1t is asserted, however, in some cir
les, that in addition to the political consid-
ration, the President was influenced by
ewell's friendliness toward Mr.. Bristow.
FOR PosrMAsTER-GENERAL-
The President sent the following nomina-
ion to the Senate to-day: james NJ. Tyner,
{ Indiana, now Second Assistant Postmss-
er. General, to be Postmaster General, vice
darshall Jewell, resigned.
aNorurp prcrcv ATrov
WAsHIxGTos, July 1l.-Mr. Pratt has
endered his resignatiOn ~ Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue, and will retire from that
flee on the 1st Of August. 1t has been
nown for some time that the President
as, in repeated instances, ordered the re-
loval of Internal Revenue officers without
be recommendation or sanction Of the
The President having inti-
lated to him his desire 10 make change
Commissioner, Mr.. Pratt resigned.
AUGusrA, Me-, July l1.-Mr. Blaine will
ubli-h tomorrow, letter 10 his constitu-
nts, announcing his resignation as . mem
er of the House, and his formal accept
nee of the Senatorship. Thanking them
Dr. the confidence shown and honor done
i'm, he promised renewed zeal and fidelity in
be new field Of labor in which he will rep
ent them.
CROOKS COMMAND.
Fr. FETTERMAx, D. T., July 1.-THE
lst word from Crock's command was dated
une 18th. The courier can reach here
rom him in y hours, if not waylaid.
even companies of infantry escorted the
upply train. We have no news Of it since
.avlng. Are expecting . courier from
rook daily.
800 NoRNoNs.