The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-10

department. they having been distracted or de-
KNAPP can tell what became Of them. / have
letters in my possession from Nine. Garnaux to my
sister in Massachusetts, which will corroboraie the
statement now rnake-that I was appointed 10 a
cIerkshp In the Post Once Department through the
influence Of hrs z BeIkuap, the wife Of the Score.
tary OF War; for which the Mrs Belknnp received
Is consideration 500 worth OF dressmaking ana
millinery work, done by said Nine Garnaux Soon
alter my appointment Nine. Garnaux demanded OF me
to pay her 500, which equivalent Nine.
Garnaux stated she had TO pay Mrs. Belknap for pro-
curing my position. Alter being mportuned for
time by Mma Garnaux for this money, and always
ius'ng 70 pay the same, was sent for ono day
who showed mo bin for 5000. due Nine Garnanx for
board told him did owe dollar for board but
that II she would nemlze the account would pay It.
also told MI. Creswell that procuring my
place IN the Post ONCE Department that The money
was demanded. He then told me that he washed his
hands OF the whole affair, but that Secretary Beknap
wished 10 me- and told me TO call upon him at his
oince. did So aud Mr.. Belknap presented
with the bill for $500 and asked mo II
Mmc. Garnaux would state truthiully what she
demanded thus money for would pay q, otherwise
me II did not pay that bill within thirlv days he
would have discharged from the Post Office Depart
ment then asked him what jurisdiction he had over
me- He replied, 'You know well enough, sir.n l
then went TO Giles A. Smith, Second Assistant Post
master General, and told him the whole story, and
showed the letters which are herewith presented
the committee. After full investigation OF the
part OF the $500, was retained in the Post Office De-
partment upwards OF year aftcrward and only re.
signed to accept commission second lieutenant IN
the Third regiment United States cavalry, to which
position appointed by President Grant, notwith-
standing the most determined opposition tho part
OF Secretary Beknap There several other parties
now living in Washington who testify TO the facts
herein stated resigned my commission As second
lieutenant in the Third regiment United States
cavalry on the 3lst day OF May 1873, through fear
Of being dismissed the service, not for any real
FAULT Of my but in consequence OF the persistent
persecution OF Mr.. Belknap In April, 1875. was
appointed computcr in the Office OF William A. Potter
supervising architect Of tho Treasury Department
~ - Sst.. a Ealxrr han
pointnent clerk, Treasury Department. sent for mo
and asked IL had ever been employed the Treasury
He asked me If thcre had not been a letter
placed ON nle in tho appointment Office, Treasury
said there letter presented to the Secretary Of
the Treasury asking my appointment at the Same time
that similar letter, from the same party, was pre-
ssnted to the Postmaster General in the 1870 He
then asked me what became OF It. told him that the
letter in tho Post ONCE Department having been acted
Mr. Vanderbilt the appointment clerk the Treasury
department to allow me TO withdraw tho letter on file
there which he did withdrew the letter, giving my
receipt for the same. On the 10th OF February
summarily discharged. asked Dir. Jac / The chief
clerk, II my discharge was in consesu '. q an. any
II not but that discharged by dill ct order OF
the Secretary Of che Treasury He also told me that
he hoped be abl0 10 inform few days OF the
real cause Of my discharge About three days alter
ward Mr.. Jacobs very kindly showed me letter OF
the Secretary OF tho Treasury, which he (Mr. Bel
KNAPP reviews my history in many minute particulars
the time entered Post ONCE Department I'M
I'll resigned my commission in the army. The letter
is simply abusive and untruthuL
The following letters were included IN the testi-
mony:-
Ny DEAR Nh. BourwELL-I wish to recommend 10
your favorable consideration Mr. Peabody an honest
intclgcnt upright young man. who is in great need OF
employment ltyou can possibly lind anything for
HIM 10 do You WILL am sure, have regret
Il, and will esteem II personal avor Yours, most
cordially Mrs 9. !. BELkNAP.
WI 1ato IN AicaR
J. X. Peabody's slater, IN Massachusetts, -
WASHINGTON, Oct 8, 1870.
Mrs. Belknap, or the wife of the Secretary
Of War; gave me two letters-one to Secretary Bout
well and to Postmaster Creswcll-and presented
both letters and succeeded with Postmaster Creswell
Mrs. Bclknap asked fer the position for him through
me for three months, after which Mrs Beknap made
promise. whom Congress opens, 10 give him
position that will bring salary Of 81 500 made him
promise would work all winter Tor HIS vile secre-
tary Of War) that would work all winter for nothing
have already worked for her 10 the amount or $780,
= Although worked for Mrs. Bclknap to tho
amount OF $780, but never received 1t. y re-
man yours, respectfully, FRANCHISE GARNAUx
GENERAL BELKNAP's DKFENcE--THE CAUSE OF
HIS SUDDEN Observation-Disclosures COMPLETE
MEDICATION ANTICIPATED BY HIS FRIENDS
CRITICISM OF THE TESTIMONY AGAINST
HIx-REPUBLIcAN SENATORS LOOKING OUT
FOR THE POLITICAL EFFECT.
General Belknap's lawyers are busy preparing his
case They have asked for delay and it will not
be necessary unless more time Is rcquf>d to
the attendance OF necessary witnesses from some
frontier posts Tho General will appear In person at
the trial in the Senate. fact having very impor-
tant bearing upon General Belknaps resign
ing has light and will be shown the trial.
His sudden resignation accepted by tho country as
q confession of guilt In fact, II was in accordance
with the condition made by Cymer when Montgomery
Blair, General Beknaps counsel, said to tho
committee that he had proposition TO
make which he thought his client would accept
namely, II the committee would strike out the names
Of the ladies OF his family and his child from the evil
dcncc he would send In written statement admitting
that money had como into his hands regularly from
Marsh for the time named the testimony. At this
timc there was no expectation that impeachment
would be undertaken and Cymcr. the chairman, said
there was other thing General Beknap must do
and that Is resign, and TO this his counsel said he
should Later At the night session. MI Blair's propo
stion was rejected, and next morning General Bel
KNAPP resigned without having had q hint that m i'm
parchment agreed upon, and his resignation had
the double purpose to the President cmbarrass
ment and shield the ladies' OF his family by accept
ing the responsibility Of tho whole matter until
the excitement hal passed and opportunity was
given for full explanation The friends OF cx-Secre
tary Beikuap represent him entirely recovered
from the first shock and depression inscparabc from
his trouble, and as entirely confident OF complete
vindcaton and, this belief his lawyers fully SHARE
In the examination OF Marsh's statement and evil
dcncc appears that lac has made four different and
contradictory assertions upon very material points
Several officers OF high standing. acquainted with tho
facts haze hero that their knowledge much
OF General Clusters evidence Is A General
Clusters evidence In The Grst instance volunteered
and not asked for by tho committee, there
Is feeling among army officers that he ought, IN
justice to himself and all concerned have opportu.
nifty to mako general charges good before military
commission court Of inquiry, and such chance may
be offered him.
General BclKn ap's friends represent him deeply
grievcd and outraged by the conduct OF his friends
such General Rice and General Hcdrlck. Both de-
beraely sold him out they say, under guse Of friend
ship declares that he dollar Of
Ala pnonnu fhnu rnnlixcd Than nninfs innicafa