New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-06-06

presslOns or the day. lie never was AT my room. lie
never visited me anywhere. never talked with him on
any business matter whatever. He never paid OF
proposed to pay me one penny Of money for any
purpose in the world. His whole statement on
that subject is utterly and wckedy false II is simply
impossible that could have talked with him on matter
so fatally involving honor official decency, and personal
safety have retained vivid recollection OF tho
fact. But was introduced in some way to Mr. Greene
and my recollection is that the first interview we had
was on one of the sofas in the hall Of the House during
a session OF the House, listened to his story witnessed
his anxiety get back into the army, and admired inc
enthusiasm with which he spoke OF Dis
services in the volunteer army. He exhibited to
me his testmOnials-thOse 1 mean filed by MN
early the session. Whether he exhibited TO me the
originals OF these papers copies OF them do not dis
tincty remembers but do remember that they were re-
garded by highly crcditable TO him. also renem
Der having said to him, in substance that admired his
sodierly build and bearing; but said TO bim " You are
comparatively stranger to me; most Of these gentle
whose recommendations you produce are strangers
to II you get some recommendations from per-
sons in New-York whom know In person by reputa-
ton, Will feel inclined to consider your application
favorably." He answered aiirmavely, that he could,
that he would return 10 New-York and get them. He
did away. How long he gone do not know; out
If were to fix any time, would say 1t could hardly
have less than week. He did return with several
recommendations-I should think not less than half
did recommend him, both personal grounds and as
soldier l regarded those recommendations, together
with others had seen clearly placing him within tne
requirements OF the law the regulation, and UPON the
whole thus made gave him the recommendation,
saying to him at time that had no application
from home and thought quite safe to assume at that
late day that there would be none.
EXPLANATION OF THE INVESTIGATION IN NEw-YoRK.
Idesre 10 explain briefly to the Committee why ii was
that took the steps did in reference to Harvey and
Greene In New-YOrk. When received the anonymous
note in envelope postmarked NewYork City, read
and reread il and recalled the recollection Of the fact
that had recommended named Greene for lieu
tenantcy In the army, who had been appointed; but
could recall no recollection whatever of Harvey. did
not know therefore how to interpret the anonymous
note. except by the assumption that II meant
blackmai IN which opinion my friends almost unver-
sally concurred Mr. j. s. Moore happened be in this
city the time Our relations had been exceedingly
friendly for many years, and mind at once turned TO
him. knowing him TO be an officer in the NewYork Gus
tom-house, the only who could likely secure some
information about Harvey Soon after the receipt OF
this note ascertained the War Department that
had been dismissed the service on the verdict
OF court martial for drunkenness II occurred TO me
that he might since have become wreck
in conduct and character who could be
used by wicked for lawless purposes.
I therefore desired naturally to ascertain something
about him. and requested . Moore not only 70 get such
information concerning Harvey his return 10 New
York as he could but ncernng Greene. gave Mr.
Moore copy OF the anonymous note and retained the
original For what took place In ScwYork aiterward as
to the employment OF counsel and the use OF detectives
refer the Committee the testimony Of Mr. Moore.
which think Is very substantially correct and full on
those points The accommodation Of Greene for the ap
pulntmcut was made on the l2th Of June.
Speaker Kerr was here examined By the Chairman III
regard to the anon, note. aud his employment OF
Mr. Moore and Mr. Webster investigate H. His replies
agreed with the statements made by Mr Moore. IL has
suggested By curious persons that my last visit to
NrwYork when had ten days leave Of absence from the
House WAS on this business II was must say the literal
truth that visit was solely account OF health.
had reached a crisis aud had To do
something and went to NewIork 10 get medical advice
/ very sick all tho time was there. While there
did not any person from whom information had been
obtained take any steps make any exposure against
Harvey except that the night OF the day before TT
turned from NewYork, my attorney Mr.. Webster, called
at ny room the only other gentleman there was Mr.
Marble. / none Of the public men OF NeW-Nork.
politicians others, at that interview between
these two gentlemen and myself Our conversation
was general, pertaining "a good deal 10 my
health somewhat the conduct OF affairs in the
4 louise but not for than two minutes ABOUT this
natter ami even that brief conversation happened IN
this wise: Mr. Webster he had Iseu Ia leave Civ
ing me his hand sud- 81 did not come 10 you TO talk
business. know how feeble you are; but in reference
TO that matter, / want TO say TO you that you |
must not let it worry you" That and few !
more words OF the same sort is all that |
WAS said on this subject at that time talked with Mr.
Moore, however more at length about the matter he |
giving me some facts, but that not the object for
which went to New-York have now said all | desire
t. say and am at the service OF gentleman who de-
sires to nterrogate me-
CRoSS-EXAMINED by THE COMMITTEE.
hy said lie |
could not tell how long the session OF 1866 lasted
by Mr. Elliot drew from him the statement that
New-York member who had just returned to Washing
ton had told him that while in NewYOrk the Hon. Nor
Gan Jones "a member at the time of Greenc's appoint
lcn had said Iarncy's testimony contained AZ least one
faschood-the statement that he had never talked with
any other member the House the subec, of this
poiutment--Nir Kerr sald Mr. Meade informed me that
Mr. Jones then told him that he had conversation with
Mr. Harvey In which Harvey expressed his great desire
To get an appointment for Greene, and had asked Mr
Jones whether he had made his appointment and asked
his assistance I'm the matter, adding at the same
time dhs ia the way It was stated to mel
"n can get the appointment IL will
secure me handsome present Mr.. Jones replied
Yes have made my appointment; but have nothing
To do with your present anyway" He then said: "No.
have not made my appointment. but have determined
In my own mind to whom would give it," Mr. Jones
further said, am informed, that at one time before
this appointment was made ne WAS III niue meclhS o
Democrats the OF a caucus in committee-room,
and that after the caucus business transacted lie
asked my attention. and said to me that he would be glad
II could aid this Nj Greene In getting appointments
that he believed him TO be worthy and deserving man.
OF course l appreciate the fact that THIS is
not strictly competent testimony, and referred TO 1t
only to say that 1 well acquainted with
Mr. Jones and had frequently had conversations with
him. and although do not distinctly recall that con
yersaon yet It ia by improbable that it occurred
and that he made to me such suggestion.