The New York herald., 1876-03-25
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

FLIGHT TO MONTREAL, AND wHY-THE
TRADERsHIPs.
Mrs c. p Marsh came into the room OF the Commit
tee on Expenditures in the War Depart ment to-day,
accompanied by her husband, who introduced her 10
Mr. Clymer tho chairman of the committee. In reply
an inquiry she said she arrived here this morning.
Tho chairman informed her that they wished TO
examine her a witness. She then The
examination conducted by Mr.. Danford.
She testified that she left Cincinnati in 1865, where
she formerly resided and has lived in New York most
of the time since that year; she had known Mrs
Bower (now Mrs Beknap) since 1869, and had been at
the place with her in Cincinnati four years; Gin
cinnati was her home and she revisited that city
twice year. staying there two four weeks she met
Mrs Bower in New York, where Mrs. Bower was her
guest; Mrs Bower widow at the time the wit
commenced housekeeping in New York in the
OF 1871; she went to Europe in company with
Mrs Bower the last OF June, 1872. and knew that Mr.
Pendleton's name on the list of passengers.
After further interrogation she was asked whethe
she had any conversation at any time with Mrs Bower
now Mrs Belknap relative to her interest in the Ken
lucky Central Railroad claim The was, 'srwo
three weeks ago, at the Arlington Hotel" AT the
time witness asked Mrs Bcknap whether she
received any money account Of the claim
the witness told her she heard she received s7o
500 900; how could | receive $40, OOOs' During that
conversation the witness in state OF excitement
and distress; Mrs Belknap a friend OF hers and
the witness felt much interest her account; she had
simply mentioned to Mrs Belknap idle rumor; ;
she had always talked to Mrs. Bolknap she would
10 her sister; she had heard the rumor for q
year, she related tc General Kddoo the conversation
between herself and Mrs. Belknap; she did not know
OF Mr. Pendleton paying money to Mrs Bclknap on
OF the kentucky Railroad claim OF making her
presents she never heard the Secretary Of War say
anything about the contract between her husband and
Mr. Evans
On examination by Mr. Robbins the witness said she
understood Mrs. Belknap denying that she received
anything, and meant to convey that impression.
In response a question by Mr. Clymer the witness
said she Mr. Clymer but once, and that three
months ago. it the breakfast table at the Airing
ton Hotel; her husband presented Nr. Clymer,
but their short conversation had reference TO the
matter before the committee
Mr.. c. F. Marsh recalled and interrogated by Mr.
Cymer He testified that he left Washington for New
York the day the impeachment report presented
namely the I'd of March-and did not then design 60
ing to Canada.
Y. On the evening of Wednesday you came to my
lodging and saw me a moment; tell what transpircdS
A. From something said at the dinner table inferred
that Bclknap not only liable to impeachment but
TO criminal prosecution; said to you the Secretary
is in danger am in danger, when you said, 'Oh, you
are not IN danger"
Mr. Clymcr-I did not attempt to alarm you? A. On
the contrary. you pacihed me; l was alarmed when l
came 10 you; went back to New York easy when you
said was IN no danger
Q. When you reached New York what induced you
to conclude TO 60 % CanadaY A. Something in the
newspapers Friday morning concerning my testi-
mony, all of which published l read the remarks
in the House that the Secretary OF War only
liable to impeachment but TO criminal indictment;
therefore thought that II the Secretary in danger
| was In danger as well; consulted lawyer who
made exhaustive examination OF the case; the
lawyer did not think could be indicted, but If 1
should be could not be convicted; his counsel said
there seemed, however TO be some danger this very
much alarmed me- and determined me not to remain
in New York: left early in the afternoon of Friday
for Montreal; this the first time heard 1t said
that had committed an offence for which might bc
imprisoned.
Mr. Bass-And Mr. Cymer told you Wednesday
night thore danger to your
Mr.. Clymer-I said that Mr. Marsh could not be sent
TO prison for anything he had said before the com.
inttec
Mr.. Robbns-That was true
The said that he LETT New York for Montreal
four O'Clock the afternoon of Friday and reached
there the next morning al halfpast ten O'Clock.
Mr.. Blackburn-Had you then heard that the gov
authorities had concluded TO prosecute you
well as Secretary BelknapS A. l am positive; l
might have such statement in the papers.
q II was said you hesitated when Peekskn to
whether you would proceed MontreaY A. did hesi-
tate thought had offended the laws of my
try would stand trial; II train had been gong back
TO New York should have taken passage in it, but
the opposite train was going Montreal proceeded
thither
MRS Marsh being interrogated TO why she went to
Montreal said that seeing in morning paper that her
husband had jumped of the train she followed the
next morning, fearful that he had been injured
Mr. and Mrs Marsh then left the
Messrs. Alvin c. Leighton James Leighton and eth
Arnold post traders, respectively examined and
tho facts elected that General Hedrick received large
sums for obtaining of the appointments that $500
per month paid orve Grant and 800 contributed
for clectionecring purposes
]. $. Hammer testified that he obtained the ap
pointment OF post trader at Fort Gibson at the request
OF ex-senator Mcdonald, OF Arkansas, who asked
personal favor. The witness paid no money what
ever the appo ntnent but had been assessed and
paid 500 to the Republican Executive Committee at
Washington lie had partners
THE NEW ARMY BIIL--DEcREAsE IN THE NUM-
BER OF oFFIcRRs-ECoNoMIcAL AND REYoRM
MEASURES.
The Committee on Military Affairs to-day agreed
upon bill reorganze the army beng Represent
alive Banning's bill, with some amendments, and
dercd DC reported favorably TO the House 1t does
reduce the present effective force Of the army, but
reduces the number OF infantry regiments from twenty
five twenty and the cavalry regiments from ten to
eight thus reducing the number of infantry officers
nny-hve and cavalry officers fifteen, and increases
the size OF the companies and regiments. IL does
away with the regimental organization OF the artillery
reducing the field officers of artillery seventeen 1t
consodates the Quartermasier and Commissary do
partmcnis into one, designated the Depart.
ment OF Supplies making large reduction Of
officers. II provides for Board examine officers
aud for the discharge OF all worthless and inefficient
officers, and for an examination Of the condition OF
anlc.rs nlccr. ..ha Las. ihn.r acc