The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-02-16

liked He testified regarding the manner in which G..
Wiley Wells had conducted Mr.. Bradford's trial. and
stated that the sentence was pronounced on his mr.
Wells personal knowledge rather than from the evil
dence received. Mr.. Wells had previously testified
that from his personal investigation he had found
that Mr.. Bradford was guilty OF inter
cepting the the mails and that it was upon this
knowledge that he pronounced the sentence of guilty
This tact was developed during crossexamination
and was substantiated by correspondence in evil
dence. The cross-examination OF Mr.. s. b. Ring. Of
Racine Wis. postponed from previous meeting.
was then proceeded with. He subjected to a
very of cross-questionng, the purpose
being to impeach his direct testimony. From his
testimony to-day it appears that nearly year ago he
asked to be examined by the committee, although he
stated direct examination that his appearance be-
fore the committee involuntary A letter written
by witness to the chairman was produced showing
that he had requested opportunity to appear. He
Intercepted at length regarding his statement
that Mr.. Myers had several times been intoxicated
while on the bench. He could not state any parti-
cuar remark made by Myers which led him to be-
lieve he drunk; had not seen him drink. but
Judged from his peculiar actions. such as winking
and laughing to the auditors during the progress Of
the respective cases, that such the case.
the conclusion of Mr.. Rings cross-examination.
called the attention of the committee to the fact that
no decision had yet been rendered on the question
arising from the noncompliance of Mr.. Seward with
the subpoena d.cs ecsm some time since served upon
him, namely. whether not he should be required
to produce the books called for. Mr.. Carpenter de-
sired that this question be determined at once, in
order that it might be shown whether Mr.. Seward
was not in contempt,
The Chairman stated that the committee would be
summoned and secret session held for the purpose
of acting upon the matter. While this being
done Consular Clerk Coffee recalled, and, in re-
ply to Mr.. Coleman. said he had never heard of Mr..
Myers being drunk the Bench. sworn to by
Mr.. Ring. Had heard of his drinking. but not dur
ing the tme he was in the discharge of his duties.
Consular Clerk Lewis was recalled. He knew Mr..
Myers drank; it was customary for every one to
keep liquor at their homes in Shanghai; never
knew Of Myers being under the influence of liquor
while on the bench.
At this point, the members Of the committee
having all assembled secret session was held and
certain resolutions passed. the details of which
cannot be obtained owing to an injunction OF
secrecy which was agreed upon previous to the
adjournment. 1t can be stated however, unofcally,
that the committee divided in opinion. the
majority holding that the books in Mr.. Seward s
possession should be given up for examination tho
minority contending that as the books were of a
private character the committee had right to
compel their production for public inspection At
the meeting on Monday Mr.. Seward will probably be
informed of the action of the committee, and if he
still refuses to produce the books will be reported to
the House Of Representatives as in contempt.
PROVIDING FOR DEFICIENCIES.
The Committee on Ways and Means this morning
appropriations for the next fiscal year and sug-
costing that measures be taken for meeting def
cencies. The committee came to no conclusion,
and will act upon the subject next Monday.
DEFICIT OF TWO AND A HALF MILLIONS.
The House Committee Appropriations to-day
concluded the Deficiency Appropriation bill and
ordered it to be reported. The amount is about
$2,5OOO0O.
AMERICAN ENGINEERING IN HAYTI.
Mr.. Langston. Minister to Hayt in his de-
spatch January "a to the Department of State gives
an account Of the baptism of bridge across the
Artibonnite River near ST. Marc. The ceremony was
attended by the Bishop Of Port Prince, the Pres
idcnt and his Cabinet and the foreign Minister'S
There two godfathers and two godmothers. A
sumptuous dinner followed the ceremony. of which
distinguished invited guests psrtook Such cercmo-
MES customary In Hayti on the completion of
any great work. The bridge built by an Amer.
lean firm a Of $4,000. 1t is 80 feet long, IS
feet high and 25 feet wide
River AND HARBoR BILL.
Chairman Reagan, Of the House Committee on
Commerce. will Monday report the River and
Iiarbor bill back to the House and its passage
under a suspension o. the rules There will be some
opposition from the Pacific coast members and some
Others but it is generally believed the necessary
thirds vote can be secured.
WOMEN IN THE SUPREME COURT.
The President to-day approved the act to allow
women to practise before the Supreme Court