The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1876-02-18
ters described by Joyce and returned
fhon, rauuaatad-

ters described by Joyce and returned
them as requested.
Joyce explained that the letters wer
improperly dated, or something OF that
sort. Witness asked for receipt for
the letters, but Joyce said it was all
right, and did not give receipt. Wit
ness remembered the occurrence be-
cause 1t was off his regular route. He
had often returned letters in this man
ner to merchants and others on his reg
ular route with whom he was acquaint-
ed. Cross-examined by District Attor-
ney Dyer: Witness had lived here elev-
en- years; was a Lieutenant Colonel Of
Cavalry at the close of the war;
came here from Louisiana; was
originally from Rhode Island; had been
in various kinds of business in St. Louis
before he became connected with the
post-office service; distinctly remembers
the fact Of the returning Of those two
letters to Joyce, because it was of his
regular route, and the date was In his
mind because at that time he was look
ing for house to rent. Among letters
one to Geo. w. Fishback at Lindell Ho-
tel. The Importance Of those two letters
in connection with the trial Of General
Babcock first occurred to him upon read
ing, last Saturday, the testimony Of Ev-
crest.
Early Sunday evening, OF his own voli-
tion, he went to see Gen. Babcock about
the matter, and was referred by him to
the counsel for defense. The witness
was subjected to the most rigid cross
examination ofsthe whole trial, lasting
for over an hour, without having changed
in single point from his original state.
ment. The effect Of his evidence is to
entirely remove whatever of weight may
have attached to the statements Of the
Ex-Ring Collector, Everest, In regard to
ington.
At a quarter past 4 O'Clock, Hon. Mr.
Storrs, of the defense, introduced the
deposition Of President Grant, the read
ing OF which, with the cross questions,
occupied an hour. In substance its es.
sential statements were as follows
President Grant testified that Babcock
had always performed the duties ae
Private Secretary to his satisfaction
He regarded him as most efficient and
faithful officer. Knows that his general
reputation in Washington and the army
to be good. Nothing was ever heard
against him until the present charge
Remembers Of Babcock showing bim o
dispatch from Joyce. 1t was simply
shown as other kilograms. This was
after the death of Ford.
The President told Babcock that Ford
having died suddenly and away from
home, he, the President, should CONSUL
Ford's bondsmen In making the appoint
ments. They and others recommended
Mcguire. He says Babcock never di
rectly or indirectly sought to influence
the appointment Of Mcguire. Does no
remember oil Babcock's ever speaking tt
him in reference to any charges mad'
against Joyce or Mcdonald. Babcocl
certainly took no lively interest in tn,
matter. Babcock never sought to influ
ence his action in reference to any IN
vestigation Of the whisky frauds in st
Louis OF elsewhere.
Speaking generally, Babcock said o.
| one occasion that the frauds should b,
| ferreted out, and be done by the Super
visor or good men. He remembers O
Mcdonald being In Washington in De
cember, 1874, and rode out with him
He does not remember word of the con
yersation on any matter touching
McDonald's official position or thos'
cases. The President saw Mcdonald al
he was driving out, and stopped and re
quested him to ride. Supervisor Doug
lass made the suggestion to the Presi
dent about the change OF Supervisors.
| Afterwards, complaints being made b,
Mr.. Bristow about frauds, the order wal
made changing the Supervisors. Effort
were made by prominent public men tt
have the order revoked. Tue revocation
was made on the Presidents own order
| he being convinced, chiefly for reason.
presented by Supervisor Tuition, that il
was unwise to continue it. The revoca
tion was made solely in the interests O
the Government and against the frauds
Babcock never spoke to tue President
on the subject Of that order nor in AM
way interfered with it. Since Babcock'l
indictment no effort has been made tt
interfere with the trial. At the time
the Court Of Inquiry was ordered tht
President supposed Babcock would no
| be indicted because he understood tina
or two. Gen. Babcock, alter Hender
sons speech, desired to be heard ant
| telegraphed Dyer for that purpose. Tha
Court was ordered very soon after Bah
cock was informed that he could not b,
heard in the Avery case.
| The Presidents confidence In Babcocl
| is still unshaken. The explanations o
| the "Sylph' and some other dispatches
were given him by Gen. Babcock, ant
were perfectly satisfactory, showing hi
entire innocence. Nothing has occurred
to change the good opinion entertained
OF him. Much. OF the Presidents testi
mony is fortified by attached papers ant
kilograms.
AT the conclusion Of the reading of tn
Presidents deposition, which was list
ened to with the closest attention, MI
Storrs announced that the testimony 70
defense was. closed. Judge Porter hay
ing refused to allow the recomm enda
tion upon which Mcdonald was ap
pointed to be placed in evidence, th
Court then adjourned till 10 O'Clock thi
| morning, Col. Dyer having stated tina