The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-01

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The following named gentlemen were chosen BY bal
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Knott Kentucky; Lynde, WISCONSIN, aud jerks, Penn
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Hoar, Massachusetts,, republicans.
THE BABCOCK TRIAL INVESTIGATED.
WARRINGTON, March 81, 1876.
Ex-Assistant Secretary OF the Treasury Sawyer do
MED to-day before the Committee Expenditures IN
the War Department. that he had ever carried any
memoranda OF B. Gordon Daniels 10 the Secretary
of War, upon which his commission as post trader
was revoked nor had Daniels any arrangement with
q man named Tracy Ooncerning the payment OF money
for the post Witness never knew there was money
bargain between Tracy and Daniels until SO informed
by the Secretary Of War; he then told Tracy that he
would have Daniels removed, which was done.
Before tho same committee, G. s Bell testified as
follows:-I reside In jackson, Miss In June, 1872
think came Washington 10 apply for post trader
ship in Texas Fort Davis, or any other post I could
get; had recommendations from many officers Of the
army, including from General Reynolds. under
whom had served In 1850 and 1870 In the secret scr
vice, In hunting down some Of the murdsrers Of
tho freedmen and army ofncers; when came to
washington won't 70 tho once Of the Secretary or
War. sent n ~ ed. and when ! came into
his presence he desired TO know what
wanted, and told him that wished to post
tradership; had In my hands number Of recon-
mendaiions from different officers for services
dered during the and aiterward; he seemed con.
sideraby offended At my calling him that busi-
ness and said If he had known that that the OBJ
ject OF my visit he should not have me; told
him would not take but very brief time to get
out OF his ONCE went out, and lad got to the fur
Their end Of the building when young man came out
somewhat in a hurry; assumed that he belonged to
the department from the TACT that he had hat on
he sa.a that the Secretary desired 70 SEQ me. and
went back.
''cAS roy PAY TWO THOUSAND DoLLARsf"
When l went in the Secretary told me that no had
been greatly annoyed by various applicants for these
posts; do not remember exactly what shape the con-
versa.,on took but know he asked what the post
was worth told him did not know; he said, Ais Il
worth 81, 900 year" supposed he was merely ask
ing matter OF opinion to the value Of such
posts there, and told him supposed II was worth
that; said be, 'Can you pay $4,000 Year," there
was very little more said, and went away.
q In that conversation did you distinctly under
stand him TO ask you to pay him 81, 900 for III A.
Well. OWING 70 the nature Of the conversation that
trying to trap me- get into sort Of oGer
perhaps; did not choose to 60 any further with IL,
and let the matter drop; had no direct recon-
mendations for Fort Davis, did mako any appli-
cation writing; had never met the Secretary pre-
viously, and thought the conversation was rather
strarze; did not think from the nature OF the
vice had rendered ought to pay anything for thing
OF that kind II that Was what he meant; nj the time
considered it an attempt entrap me- Of
the sharp words that had passed between US
DO you know G % ero GSoa,eiowf a Yes .
three four times In regard 10 business matters.
q. Do you know anything with regard 10 those gen.
Advocate General Mt the time; with General
Rey iolds and he had cognzance OF good deal Of my
q. Have YOU over informed any one that Secretary
Beiap used his Chief Clerk. Mr.. Crosby. and Colonel
GoodelIow any army officer on duty In the War De-
this kindy A. No, sir; not to my knowledge; l have
no knowledge Of anything OF the kind.
TALK FRONTIER.
q. Havo you ever heard any post traders In Texas
talk about what they paid for their postsy Oh, yes;
II Is common talk IN San Antonio and Austin.
q. Did you ever make any other application to the
Secretary Of War than the one you have spoken Off
A. No, SIR; one was enough for me-
q What business are you engaged IN nows A. am
on detective work: not at present under the govern
ment
Youwsre detective and scout for years in Texasf
Yes, sir; have also been acting as special agent Of
the Internal Revenue Department
q Who appointed your A. Mr.. Chandler
u Have rendered any recent service 10 tnat DO
purtment2 A. None since the l6tn OF February OF
this year
y Are you personally acquainted with Mr. Chand.
ler A. am
rHr PRESIDENTS RECOMMENDATIONS
u Did he appoint you at his own motion, and, II
NOT ~ whose solicitation A. The President Of the
United States.
. are you acquainted with him personailys A.
Yea, str.
q How long have you known himf A. have
served HIM Intervals since lsC2
q Had you his recommendation when you went 10
the Secretary Of WARY A. had
Y Had you General Reynolds'f did not ask
amy but the Presidents; the recommendation was OF
such character that | did not think l needed any
other.
q Have you got that recommendation OF the PresI-
dent with your A. have not
Y. Can you send for III A. do not think I can
reach u at present
q. What time was it dateds A. The latter part OF
1873
q thought you said you had 1t with you when you
went 70 the secretary OF War TO apply 10 be appointed
\ post tradery A. l had papers from the President
then, but they did not pertain to that NATTER they
were general
Y. Then this recommendation you now speak or was
recommendation the Secretary OF the Interior 70
appoint you ~ de:ecvef A. IL did not specify that
: Wa general recommendation givo m ap-
poiniment; y was on card; think Il something
axe ths:-"Hon- 4 Chandler, Secretary OF the In
erof-i commend TO you the bearer Mr. G. y. Bell
or an appointment He has rendered valuable SER
wee during the war and sinoev know Il covered
uii side Of the card and q portion OF the other; l
day or two aiterward 10 get and he could not nnd
\ vary ful ooo rch made