Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-25
The Blaine Investigation.

the BtaIue lnVcSIlratlOHs
During the investigation Of the charges
against Mr. Blaine, by the Congressional Com
mittee yesterday, Amos ?. Curry testified that
about five weeks ago, Mr. Robinsoo told him
that he had carried a package Of bonds oil
S20, 900 from Josiah Caldwell, and delivered it
to MIR. Blaine. Previous to this, Robiuson said
he believed 5000 worth OF bonds was in the
package and that his understanding was these
bonds were only au lnstallment TO Blaine.
Mr.. Blaine. Have you ever said since you
have been 10 Washington, speaking for yourself
and associates, that it was your duty to strike
Blaine whenever you can2 A. pever said so,
nor had any feeling Of the kind.
Mr.. Blaine Have you ever heard in connec
ton with the Poland report that Nlr. Poland
vas paid money for making it A Yes
Mr.. Baoe. That is a part OF Arkansas COS
sip, vast mass Of falsehood and SANDER. dug
UP from the dregs OF corruption IN Arkansas.
| want 10 show by my questions that the Wit
ness is acting with dlsreputable gang.
Gen Hunton, the Chairman, thought that II
was not pertinent TO this investigation that hlr.
Poand's name should be introduced in connec
ton with an allegation that be received pay,
and especially 10 the absence of Mr.. Poland.
MIR. Blaine. | want to show that the design
of this witness is to smirch aud smut me.
Witness. That is false 10 every particular.
Gen Hunton did not thiuk such course Of
examination was according to the rules, but
Dir. Blaine had the right Of proving 1t.
MIR. Blaine. | leave the matter as a question
OF varacity between Mr.. Curry and Mr. Robin
son.
Gen. HuDtou Have you such a feeling against
Mr.. Blaine that you would injure hlml \.
No | dislikad very much to come here, but L
compiled with the summons.
Alr. Blaine said he was entitled to have the
Judgment Of the committee Oh the S64 900
slanecr He edjndgment as 10 the charge
that he had an interest IN the bonds that went
to the Union Pacific L abroad Company.
&c !. Hunton said he was DOT willing TO make
report until he became ;u!ly satisfied OF all
the facts III the case. He thought the qucS
ton he had as ed of The witness WAS cgltl
mate, u@m Iy: Have y, any information lrom
anybody az tn the us! OF boGds to lut1ncncc OF
procure legislation!
Mr. Lawrence objected to such question.
Gen. Huntou N rii6cd his question so as to
ask the witness trum whom he received such
information.
The witness replied: From Judge Thomas
NJ Bowen, of Colorado, and Judge Mcclure,
of Arkansas
Geu. Hunton then asked witness: What did
you hear o. the subject matter Of this inquiry?
70 this question utj ction was made aud there
fire it will be considered by the full commit
tee.
An adjournment took place until to day.
The Great Falls Of the Potomac.
Chasseur, correspondent of the New York
Forest and Stream, says:
There probably is not in all the broad limits
OF this Union n river which unites more sport of
flesh and fowl, more picturesque beauty, and
more varied grandeur tnan the Potomac or, rs
the old chronicles spell it, Paw-to-meek, mean
ing in the Indian dislect "1he River of Swans "
Commencing and originating in the Allegany
Mountains, it rippcs along small atresln, but
still is the dividing line between tho two States
of Maryland and Virgi!ia, and gathering
strength Us it advances-fed rs it is by number
less small streams and c'eeks-its banks widen,
its depth increases, and current grows more rap.
i'd until It reaches the Blue Ridge Mountain,
when it assumes tt appearance of swift how
ing river and it rushes through tn" mountain
pass at Harper's Ferry 81 stream Of indoscribable
beauty; still onward it flows until within some
ten Mills of Washington, when the river tum-
bles over the Great Fails.
lne scenery NJ luis lIihCe LOOKS us III III To Hsu
been q war of tho Titans huge masses of rocks
of every corceivab shape and size wall the
river, and through its rocky bed the Potomac
falls some thirty or forty feet and dnshng upon
the rocks below, all churned iutn white foam
that bubbles and seethes in mad turmoil, eddy
ing and surging around tue rocks. The river
here is shut in Narrow passage of about two
hundred feet and the roaring OF the falls and
the bubbiGg of the water can on a calm day
be heard Tor miles. Around the falls there is a
long avenue Of trees and there are some Of the
most beautiful and romantic spots 1 ever saw.
riv Sing in scenic loveliness Watkins Glen
. hls place is celebrated for its bass fishing, and
is famous spot for anglers and those disciples
of Izank Walton who delight to catch these
gamv fish. Thoy are very plentiful at the foot
Of the falls, and as many IS one hundred have
been caught in one day by single rod, varying
from nine 10 fifteen inches in length.
At the foot OF the tal Is the celebrated haunt
Of the shad, and men with dip nets, stripped and
tied for safety to the rocks, take them out in
great numbers. 4 trag, dy happened there d
few years ago-tWo negro,s were engaged in
dipping out shad, when one taking mis- turn re-
fused 10 tie himself to the rock, saying he could
swim out easily. He WAS tremendous fellow,
and splendid swimmer, but he tell in and was
tossed like q cork rom side to side, and though |
ne struggled for his lie CALAMITY and tried 10
reach the rock, yet The waves bore him 1ircling |
around until he sank to rise no more aud his !
lorr fed companions could do nothing to save |
tim. His body WAS never recovered, though |
every effort was made a singular fact is that |
he depth OF the water q the foot of the falls has
never been ascerts,ned, though there were re-
oeated trials. 1t must be like the devils hole"
lear Niagara oottom!es To lover Of the |
grand and beautiful this is a favored spot, few |
says could be most enjoysby spent and the
ealiiy of the scene must be lett 10 the imagina-
ion. ! can no more do justice to this sublime
picture of the falling water, nor convey an ade-
llste idea OF its grandeur and grace Y my pen
nan can an artist by his pencil paint Inc cstar-
ct; ne may represent the whole cxpsnse OF fall
ny waters the foam, the cliffs. the pray, but
where is the motion, where is the rush Of the
orient, the smooth gliding Of the waves above
he falls, and the dash OF the waters beneath, |