New-York tribune., 1876-05-30
THE CLOUD OVER MR. KERR
Continued from First PsQe.

and afierward found that he could give me $40
more iooh this amount and added $40 more to 1t;
Greene subsequently forwarded me from New-lOgb $40
in registered letter. to reimburse mo to the amount
which had advanced on his account kept the money
IN my 30 session three four days. af euoon be-
tween a O'Clock Mr.. Kerr caino 10 me wDsl was
duty e door OF te House Of Representatives
and calling the steps oading near the doorway
said, Harney, wiz take that money uow; gave him
the money, whIc e put into his pocket ard remarked
lac going 10 the War Department TO make the ap-
pontment.
@. How many times did you go TO NJ. Kerr1 4.
frco times altogether; Greene accompanied ne once to
, Dir. Kerr's room.
q. Did you have anything TO DO with Grceles intro
ductoD 10 MIR. Kerrl a. think introduced Greene TO
Mr. Kerr iu the hall of the House.
O. How long IL after tho Introduction that you
made the arrangements A. Within ten days. Mr.. Kerr
never to my knowledge spoke TO Greene about money
matters; Mr.. Kerr lived street Il have forgotten The
namc next m Pcnnsyvaua-ayo, on tho left; no occ-
pied large beck whore the interview took place
@ When did first disclose The circumstances affect
ing the subject OF this invesgaHon A. Ii was IN the
Appraisers office. and to WIN. A. Darling one OF the
most honest OF men. Iaughterl Yes, lie was honest,
or he never sold appointment and never took cent
OF money for what lie vi done the newspapers had been
dealing harshy with Ar Darling and mlknga personal
attack on made alusOn to the Democrats at
Washington who engaged In tbs business of inycst
cations, saying they attacking Republicans, when
Democrats themselves guilty than they wer5;
about two months ago, SIR Moore called on me In the
Appraisers Office, aud showed mo a copy OF the
anonymous icttrI written 10 M. Eorr; told Moore
knew nothing of the author Of f. directly in recy;
I'm thcr said, know speaker Kerr 10 be fine gentle
man Moore said that Mr. Kerr would have committee
to investigate te matter aud the sooner the better;
G!d not want to before this Committed. but lid 20
because the newspapers slanderei mo, and ead Was
hiding away and vas bought up.
CPO.s-FXAIiNAIICN or HARVEY.
t. X. Elliot counsel for M Kerr, then nt length cross
examined the witness. Mr. Ulrncy. in reply 10 hs
questions. said that he was born IA Wcschcser County,
~ " is Il years DID, and las business vt the present
time he has been Republican ever sincc tho party had
AN existence; he never before the time mentioned ap
preached Mr. Kerr for an appointment no was on th'
best of terms with h. that u. had for him knd az
friendly regard; Mr. Kerr Llew hs name, and called
him by Il the extent of their intimacy was that they
passed the time OF day whcr 'hry mct Greene kno" he
must pas place. mat tho only way To OBJ
tain II the reason why nc thought Mr Kerr o'ght TO
have pay was that he bid claims 1u him. he there
foio called on Mr. Kerr 10 sut tho plac, the
best way he could; he did not apply to
other members, bee luse The places uticr th'r
control hcd; h, did not mention money to Mr.
KEN at the nrs Interview did he think that MI Kerr
supposed he gong tell to others tho confidential
transaction. between them; he, however. had ntmaed
10 Nj Kerr that he would reward him for his trouble;
1T.
to the War Department and have he appointment made
right away; pending the appo!ntment, MI Kerr sidit
was Ri rIght: the relations between william A Daring
and himself were OK honesty and friendship
q How long has the honesty existedi a. Always.
Q. Aul tho fricndshpI a. The same.
Being further cfoscNamiucd hc witness said; There
was always yscry 10 how Greene obtained The a-
poatnent through him; everybody was talking about
II he thought that inside Of year ho hal conf earnly
given the facts n tho to Wm A Darling. who may
hayc repeated tLem {, somebody outside.
o. Did you tell Greene you paid SIR. kerr money \.
lie knew Il.
q. Howl A. Because he had confidence IN NY wordi
did not give receipt for the money nor Gd
take receipt when paid ii out
q Did Mg. Kerr cnicn confidence on you ~ tui' al
lcscd trausactloni \. Ies Hr Kerr said u was conn
Dental; the interview with Mr.. kru 1ooat Greene was
toe last ever held With him on shat % any oher SUD
j'ct.
O You have said the money yal paid sir. Kerr was
in currency So SO AMI $40 bills A. Yes Greene took
:. from his pocket put 10 into my POCKET anu saNe
- Mr Kerr. who lt II into his pocket. liaushtorl
q DID you no. the money into your o"n pocket;
keen IL there rLI toll Greene you paid 70 to Ar Kerr
A. have sworn the oruth thcro Is God ia heaYon
O. 10 70 you ser heru Indicted i0r any cr.Aet a. No.
M1 %. ~ further proceedings. SAD De- wished
,orca .rar tie testimony. both In chiaf and clOssexan'
inatio.. %. ,orc ous further.
Eeprese Cymcr said thc witness would he re-
called on the c. examination.
Representa-, DaA;orl ntarrogat"d the witness. who
said his first Interview with Greene took place in WASH
ington; Greene authorized him 10 SOY he would pay
money for he appointment a. h. had treo and could
u, obtain The place Ia ary other way th" anonymous
letter addressed 10 Hr Kerr meat1nei the charge th"t
The wles. htd paid marcy 10 Mr. Kerr; several parties
-ne~spar rmen Included had pursued him. but ho dc-
ciu,d ~ taik about tho matter 10 them.
Representative Clymer-lou revor said that District
ATTORNEY Bliss and Darling crowded cu, and tina nere
was ctt pressure induce you 20 make the stitorent
The w itn"ss dcaied that be had sad 30.
O. Dd you not say that rather than make the state
nent yol would resign the paco you held in the Ap
prai-cs's Office 4. Yes.
a. Was not tho pressure intended 20 make yon give
statement or clear cut " OF 81 A. d. not care FOR
tho 800 salary, can obtain employment outside
o. Dd you rot make your first statement rather as a
threat ingratato yourself in tho favor OF yoHf en-
pl,.ersl 1 A. 1lcso Wa no occasion ior tbat.
nr. KEeI.'s EMPHATIC DENIAL.
The examination for TO-DAY telng at an end. Speaker
I-.r remarked that ho dI not wan, 10 retire without
saving fsN words and asked to b. sworn This ha'lnl
ben DONE he sad e" only want 10 remark to-day that
1 deny every material statement made 10y ths "lth,Ss
Affecting Iay personal honor aud olicih integrity thA 10
aI:nI wero IN sin.ciout health would MAKE state
iornt u iac crun- which Id o this ihVo5ta"h
ir on with the anonymous letter roc Ncd hui
=, moi feel able 90 do So to-day will further say, con-
,corsIy never know this witness Ia my NE; but 60
nat - nor wish To bc understood saying, mat ne
d no Introduce Greene 10 We; do not anoN SIX door
keepers about his House nov. though they are spSou
10 be ,ey political friends; consciously exchanged
ono ri..,es conversation between heas scn AMI earth
wita that person. never know hlm and 10 was mower
al IN roou he has stated; and. of course mover le
,cl.rt sny money from him nor any one elsa"
WHAT THE RECORDS snow.
sir z. ,shy, Chicf Clerk Of the War Department pro
duc,o .srers relative to Augustus T. Greene Inc
fret, a descriptive list, dated June H. A'oo' th1
s.-ncu by Mr. Korr, Recommending Greene TO ho APP
,,,tI second Il.ueu.nt in tho amy, and certifying