Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-13
eONKLING,s QUEER CoAlPANYI
Dorsey, Brady aud Price Jnst
Now the Ex-SenatOr's
Companions.

New York Times.l
Ex-senator George S. Boutwell,, Of
Massaehusett, arrived at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel yesterday afternoon,
aud last evening had a confidential
talk with ex-senator Roscoe Conkling
for about an hour. Mr.. Boutwell, had
just arrived from Washington, and was
on his way to Boston. When he
started from the National Capitol he
had determined to stop in this city
and visit his old colleague, and learn
from him something of the bitter con-
test in this State that has aroused the
indignation of the entire country. He
was cordially welcomed by Mr.. Conk-
ling in room No 80, and the ex-Sena-
tor of New York told his story.
When Mr.. Boutwell, withdrew from
the room and descended to the main
corridor of the hotel he was frank
and happy Hewas delighted beyond
expression, he said, that the signs for
the complete restoration of the Presi-
dents health were so good. He had
had friendly talk with his friend Mr..
Conkling, and was satisfied that the
factions of the Republican party in
this State will soon come together and
bury their differences 1t was infer
red from what Mr. Boutwell, said that
he had been advised by Mr.. Conkhng
that overtures were made, or about to
be made, by the Stalwarts to the de-
tenders of the Administration, so that
peace and harmony, and last, but not
least, the reelection Of Mr. Conkling
to the United States Senate, might be
brought about 1t seems that Mr..
Boutwell, did not extend his visit long
enough to enjoy confidential chat
with any of the prominent Admins
tration men, and therefore was not
informed of the determination upon
their part to permit Mr.. Conkling to
remain out of position which he con-
temptuously vacated.
Among others cordially welcomed
by Mr.. Conkling, sand to whom he
con6ded his thoughts, was Ex- Senator
Stephen r. Dorsey, formerly of Ar
kansaw, but now of this city, whose
name is being handled about from one
end Of the country to the other in
connection with the Star route frauds
upon the government. The intimate
relationship which continues to exist
between Mr.. Conkling and Mr.. Dorsey,
notwithstanding the wide publicity
given to statements rejecting upon
the integrity of the latter, has alarmed
these of Mr.. Conkling's friends who,
only see him when he walks or rides.
abroad, and who do not enjoy tete. a.
tetes with him. What subject is
rppermost in the minds q Mr.
| Conkling and Mr. Brady when Poev
meet in the seclusion OF the forr oer' =
room is, OF course mystery. E.x.Sec-
md Assistant Postmaster General
Thomas ]. Brady, whose name has
been linked with that Of Ex Senator
Dorsey and tho Star route maneuyers
was also at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
yesterday, and in TIE evening J. b
Price, the friend of both General
Brady and Ex-senator Dorsey, put in
IN appearance. 1t was rumored that
te1eral Brs.dy and Mr.. Price we're
both in Confidential communication
With Mr.. Conkling in the hotel, and
hat tbe ex-senator of this stare re-
oelved them in his rooms as though
they were long-lost brothers. From
Nr. Conkling nothing upon this sub.
| lect could be learned, and Wessrs.
| Dorsey, Brady and Price merely ex.
changed wiuks when questioned, and
said nothing.
| Ex- Senator Dorsey is regular vis;.
,or to Mr.. Conkling's rooms, and
Ex-Assistant Postmaster General
Brady is also on intimate terms with
Mr. Conkling. Mr.. Price had lust
returned from Philadel phia last even
ing, where he b ID been on a briefvisit.
Mr. Conkling's companiouship with
uessrs. Dorsey, Brady and Price was
much commented upon in the Fifth
Avenue Hotel last evening. Silas Il.
butcher, State Superintendent Of
Public Works; Arthur B. johnson, of
Utica, and @. M. Dennison. of tbt
anne place, also visited Mr.. Conklir,q
Mr. butcher cast a shade of gloon
around him that startled some ver,
Ittenuated stalwarts who smok cd al
gars and swung their canes ou' side q
Mr.. Conkling's door. 1t II tbonch
probable that Mr.. ConkliP q will M
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