New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-23
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
MR.. sToCKwELL WANTS QUIET.

MIX. SIOCkWElL WAND QDlEi'
But THE PACIFIC MAIL COMPANY WANTS MONEY.
Interest in the revelations made during the
Winter Of 1874 and 1878 in the investigation by the
Congressional Ways and Means Committee as TO the
manner in which the subsidy of the Pacific Mail Steam
SHIN Company was obtained 1872 has recently been
revived by the return Of A. Il. stockweu TO TINS Guy
Mr. stockwel was President OF the company when the
subsidy granted, and at the time OF the Cohsree
sional investigation conveniently absent In Europe
Mr. stockwe did not return until about two weeks ago
few days after his arrival he sent communication 10
the present officers Of the Pacific Mail Company, stating
that he had understood the company claimed he was
still indebted for a considerable sum-items not III
cuded in the general settlement, ana whlch rehahed
unexplained and requesting that committe he APP
pointed, with which he could confer on the SUBJECT
This committee appointed at the regular monthly
meeting last Wednesday, and consists OF W. r.
Clyde Presidents Samuel c. Thompson, and
one other member of the board, whose name
was not given The directors were very retcent last
week about the matter, referring all questions 10 An
drew Boardman counsel for the company, who posi-
lively declined to any statement to a TRIBUNE
reporter Several OF the directors however, when
asked If Mr. sockwell did not hold written release
signed by the former company, dScharGng him from All
obligations to the company except perhaps about
$4,000 replied by asking il any officer of the company
could release Mr. stockwe from criminal prosecution
From other Trustworthy 1t ascerained that
the question of bringing action against Mr. stockwoii
has been under serious consideration, II not actually de
cided upon by the directors OF the company. No con-
ference has vet been held between the committee above
mentioned and Mr. Srockwe, but IL Is expected Ila'
meeting will take place during the early part oil thls
week. . - =, ,-.,.-
TRIBUNE reporter called upon A. B. stOckwell nj his
Residence on Madson-ave and informed hlm that 1t ad
been learned that Pacific Mail officers were about 10
take obtain the settlement or those Claims
against him that still outstanding. Mr. Stockwe
became excited ami ueryously said that lie was sorry
that the newspapers had again agatcd this question
10 Europe 10 secure rest, ana had beeh phCk
only ten DAYS he would upon the street again
ms An oueitor lie wished 10 be let alone ana 10 ne per
Ell 10 live dnicty. IA he talked he became more eX
cited stIaIck hand upon his forehead, ana seemed
the thought that, as be expressed IT, the
scandal raised against him. Later III the evening he
again met reporter of The TRIBUNE, and he was then
more calm He asserted that there was really no iOind
non fact for the rlnOrs that had gained ctethce on
the street He added When returned from Europe
thought al small claim that might not nave
been looked upon included in the general settlement
made by The Pacific Mail Company and my sell ANY per
son would think the EOtCe that is being taken Ol
the matter that large Of money Is due 10 te cou
This IL not true. Inc amount 10 WHICH
allude is quite small, and they cannot collect lh&t even
The entries show VIVA, that money was eXtcnucd lot'
and vouchers and receipts record the TACT th&l t.c
money was thus paid. any court 20 behind me
tile Pacific Mail Company against me. But because
wished have every item explained and satisfactorily
settled asked to nave such committee appointed W
confer with shan clearly explain everything 10
and final settlement surely VIII iol!oW lIat VIII
forever dispose of this unpt asant scandal Upon
inquiry 10 the amount of the claims hat might erc
Iarded by the company as unsettled, MI StOcKWeil
ILated that they Wralld not exceed Sil31 900.