The New York herald., 1876-07-12
Yesterdays Proceedings Before the Senate in
the Trial Of Ex-Secrstary Beknap.
ADDITIONAL TESTIMONY BY Mr. MARSH
There Was No Corrupt Bargain
Between Marsh and BeIknap
THE MANAGERS TO CLOSE TO-DAY.

wAsHrSaroS. July IL, 1876
Tho Senate resumed the consideration OF the articles
of impeachment against w. W. Belknap, late Secretary
OF War, at twelve O'Clock
Immediately after being called to order. the accused
with Messrs Carpenter, Black and Blair, OF his
sell and tho managers the part of the House Of
Representatives being present, proclamation made
by the Sergcantat-Arms In the usual form.
Mr.. Thurman, of Ohio, moved that the Senate sitting
Court of impeachment toko recess Of half an
hour in order that time might DO devoted TO the
consideration OF Legislative business
Mr.. Carpenter, of counsel for the accused said he
understood that the Committee Appropriations had
several matters TO bring before tho Senate He was
thoroughly sick himself and able to be here to-day
Tho witness Evans had not yet arrived he there
fore asked that the Senate sitting a Court of / m
,cachment adjourn till tomorrow.
Mr. Conkline, of New York, moved to amend the
motion Of Mr.. Thurman so that the court should ad-
journ until at twelve O'Clock, instead OF
taking Rejeccd--ycas II, nays 81
Tho motion OF Mr.. Thurman for recess was also
rejected
MARSH.
Caleb r. Marsh recalled, and in roply to ques-
tions of Mr. Manager Mcmahon said he remembered
tho Secretary OF War being at his house in New York
to dinner but could not say when 1t was;
sion Mr. Reid, General Mcdowell aud Mr. Belknap
were there together
cRoss-ExAMINED MR.. CARPENTER
@ You stated yesterday that at tmo Mrs. Bel
KNAPP and Mrs. Bowers ut your houseY A. Yes,
sir
Q. Had you, prior to tho time these ladies were at
your house, made any application, thought OF pro-
curing trado shIps
Witness answered that no was in Washington some
time he General Bcknap. There talk OF
appointing him post trader then; did not remember II
prior TO the time the ladies at his house
Q. Was thcro any corrupt agreement or any agreo.
ment between you and Beknap in regard to you being
appointed post trader at Fort Sls
The managers objected TO the of the word ''cor.
rupt" and tho objection sustained by the Senate
O. Was there nny agreement on your part to pay Mr..
Beiknap any money in consideration that he would mp
point you post trader at Fort Sill? A. There was no,
at any time
O. Was thcro any agre, mcnt between you and Bel
knap that you should pay HIM money on any vauabcs
In consideration OF him continuing Mr. Evans as post
trader at Fort Sill 7 A. Never.
The witness further testified tnat there was no
agreement bctwecn him and Beknap to the effect that
BeIknap should be paid for appointing Evans post
trader at Fort SILL
Q. So far as you know, was not the only inducement
TO making that appointment the Kindness which you
and your vile showed to Mr.. and Mrs. Belknap at your
houseg A. That certainly had great deal to do with
Q. Was thero any consideration apart from that
friendly feeling moving from you TO Mr.. Beknap to
procure that appointment A. None.
Witness did not remember OF any occasion when
Evans Co. made payment to HIM of $500 by check
OF Northop 4 Chick remembered OF returning check
to Evans, but did not remember the amount Of IL
BY Mr., Mitchell, OF Oregon-Why did you send to w.
W. Bekuap Secretary OF War, the half OF the
ous sums OF money received by you from Evans. al
| Fort sur
Objected to by Mr. Carpenter, and the objection over
| A. Simply because felt like doing II; It gave me
pleasure to do so; sent him the money present
| always gratuitousy that Is the reason had
BY Mr. Edmunds OF ycrmont--Statc whether Gen
crai Belknap knew IN advance OF these remttancos
from time TO nc or how large tho present was 10 Be
objected 10 by Mr. Carpenter. and objection over.
ruled by tho Senate
| BY Mr. Edmunds OF Vermoni-Dd you know your
self how large they were TO be IN advanccf Certainly
! made up my mind that would send 70 him tho one
half that to me from the fort
BY Mr.. Logan, illInos-Had you ever said ythinl
to any person had any ever said anything
you the subject of sending money TO General
Belknap prior TO sending tho first money, and II SO,
whor A. l bad conversation with the present Mrs.
BcIknap IN Washington.
MT Manager Lapham-That was after the first money
witnsss--That was before | sent any money to him
l had sent remittance To her.
BY Mr.. Logan--State what tho conversation wasf
Objected TO by the managers and objection sustained
BY Mr. Dawes--Ststc all the knowledge that General
Bciknap had which 1t Is your power TO state TO
the amount OF any money sent 10 him or its source
other than what you have already stated. A. do not
know anything about that.
BY Mr.. Morton---Dd General Bcknap personally or
through any person or by letter. ever inquire OF you
why this money was sent, or did you in any way ever
assign him reason for II? A. Never, 10 the best OF
my recollection.
BY Mr. Conkrng-was your act In sending money to
General Bclknap IN consequence OF any conversation
between you and him, and II there was any such con-
yersation state its A. No, sir; thero was none.
BY Mr. Logan-Did you have any agreement with
any person other than General Bcknap reference 10
sending the money you have testified TO- or any par. Of
it, and, II so, with whom WAS such agreement made,
and what such agreement
Witness about 10 answer as to an understanding
tho night OF the funeral when the managers objected
and an argument ensued.
Mr. Blair, OF covnscl for the occused argued that the
prosecution had rested upon the implication
that thero was I'm agreement with the accused. The
defence had conlradctcd that The witness should be
allowed 70 answer. II was well known TO the man
ayers aud the senate that there rcferrng
TO Mrs BoIknap) who claimed tho money. He would
like 10 SEQ something lot in on the side OF the defence
and have lair play.
The Senate decided by vote OF % 10 II that the
question should be answered.
Witness replied that he had a conversation with Mrs
Bowers the present Mrs Beknap on the night OF the
funeral OF the late Mrs. Belknap Mrs. Bowers asked
witness to 20 upstairs with her 10 sec Mrs Bclknapz
bady; witness, when looking al the baby, said 10 Mrs
Bowers, near a. he could remember, "rhis child
Will have money coming TO u aficr whc; BITS
Bowers replied, Yes my sister gave me the child and
told me there was money coming TO u from YOU and
must take II and keep IL tor her;" witness was not
TO the rest OF the conversation but he replied
''uii tnouHh tuc Ihtucr ouRht W oc Coubuittu
Mrs Bowers replied, the money wns sent TO General
BeIknap she would get IL for the child; witness had
sometimes thought nc spoke 10 General Belknap on
the subject. but not He had some under
standing that night by which he sent the money TO
General Beiknap.
BY Mr. Dawcs-Did you, or any other person to your
knowledge ever explain what ''southwestt' meant In
your lcttcrsf A Never.
The witness in reply to other questions, testified
trt he sent tho money originally on account oil what
he had heretofore stated occurred the night OF the
funeral OF Mrs Belknap IL might.bc presumed that is
(xr nl..d
ing after the ch's death, and might be presumed
then II was Tor the benefit Of General Belknap Mrs
Belknap died tie 3st OF December, 1870, and The
child died the following spring General Belsnsp was
married to his present wiic IA December, lo'a
by Mr. Howe (Wis why did you state 10 MIS-
Bowers that tho child have money alter time
A. Because had previously scnt remittance 10 the
moiner, aud felt like continuing it to the mother 9
rcprcsentatlvc--the chId
By Mr WRlGnr of lowa--Y You said, Yesterday, that