The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-07-29
u. =. Marshal RUSSELL.
Trial ut Austin, Texas rose cutiOn and
Defense Acqulttal on Two Indict-
msnts- OntinuHnces Taken
In the o her Trials, ETC.

Special Correspondence of the Globe Democrat.
We give herewith, for the information Of
our readers, statements of the trial of exMar
shall Russell, as it appeared in the St. Louis
Globe Democrat OF the Goth instant:
Austin. Texas, July IS, ISS2.-The trial OF
ex.United States Marshal S. II. Russell has
Just closed here, Owing to the peculiar Cir
cumstances connected with the case it has ex-
cited very much interest throughout this state,
and has attracted no little attention elsewhere,
and brief review Of the trial and the circum
stances which led to Col. Russell's indictment
will no doubt be Of interest to your readers.
49, INTERNAL PARTY DIsSENsIoN.
There has, unfortunately, been much dis
sension in the republican party in Texas for
several years past. ex-governor E. Davis
has been the generally recognized head of the
party in the state, but many of the leaders,
and among them Col Russell, have been dis.
satisfied with his management, and differences
have arisen that have resulted in personal an
tagonism.r
RUSSELL'S DENOMINATION OPPOSED.
When Russell's term OF Office expired he
sought reappointment, but was strongly OPP
posed by Gov. Davis and others. He, never
President Arthur determined to re,ppoint
him, and was about h send his nomination 10
the Senate, when it was reported through the
Department Of Justice that there were serious
irregularities in his &C cunts. At his request
two agents Of the Department of Justice,
Messrs. Hdball and Bowman were sent from
Washington to examine into the condition OF
his accounts and the management of his office
genera y. and made an official report there on.
Subsequently another agent, Brewster Cam
eron, was sent for the same purpose. Their
reports were of such character that the
President determined to make another APP
poinlment.
RUSSELL INDICTED,
About the same time the United States
grand Jury here found an indictment against
Col Russell for rendering fllse' account
against the government. He was arrested in
Washington upon q warrant sent from here,
but Immediately gave bond for his appearance,
with COL Robt. q. Ingersoll as surety, and
in a short time returned to Texas.
OTHER INDICTMENTS.
Immediately upon his arrival in Austin he
wa. again arrested upon another indictment,
and again gave bond. Other indictments fol-
lowed until there were six against him-two
in swearing to them and two for embezzle-
ment The cases were set for trial at the pres
ent term OF the United States district court,
and ON the 9Th inst. the present trial began,
lasting until the 18th.
CHARGE UPON WHICH HE WAS TRIED.
The indictment upon which the trial was had
was for rendering against the government a
false and fraudulent account for expenses in
Cured in transporting two conviCts from
Huntsville. Tex. to Auburn, N. Y. Charge
was made for the services and expenses Of
fhree guards. but the evidence disclosed the
tact that only two went through, one going
from Marshall, Tex. to st. Louis and paying
his own fare This fact was not disputed by
the defense.
OTHER FALSE CHARGES.
For the purpose OF proving guilty knowl-
edge, the prosecution offered in evidence five
other accounts, which were presented to the
Judge for approval at the same time as the
Auburn account. and offered evidence to
prove that they were also fraudulent One.
known as the Chester account. and upon
which two other indictments are pending, was
for expenses incurred in transp ,rting nine con-
victs from San Antonio. Texas, to Chester
III In this account charge of $I.us.Ss
was made for railway fare, while it was proven
that the tickets were purchased at San An
toni at reduc rats tor $27o-one ticket
for the p'S ners and one for the mar hal and
guards t. hester and return. The other &C