The Evening critic., 1882-09-13
MR.. DECISIONS AFFIDAVIT
In Relation TO the Attempt to Bride
Him In the Einr-Rnute Cnacs.


Him In the Stnr-Routc Cases.
To-day MIR. Dickson Will send to the Attorney.
General tho following sworn statement, with
letter asking him to investigate tho matter,
and, ms an American citizen, demanding pro-
lection from tho villincatlon and abuse heaped
upon him (Dlckson)'by officers OF tho Depart.
mont OF Justice. Mr.. Dickson states that no
has simply discharged his duty, irrespective
Of tho consequences, and as such Is entitled to
have his charges investigated, and to DO fully
protected. Mr.. Dickson was seen last night by
a reporter, and asked what course he intended
to follow. He said he felt very indignant at
the charges that had been made rejecting on
himself, but did not intend TO lot the matter
drop. "1f,' said no, "tho Department of Jus.
tice will not take the matter up, intcnd to see
II Congress win not Investigate It. l do not
soy this as threat, but merely to show that
do not intond TO rest on any such imputatlons.
think have friends enough In Congress who
will not let tho scandal be hushed up
The sworn Statement.
017 STREET NORTHWEST,
WEDNESDAY, August %, 1882,
11;6O O'Clock y. m.
While dining at tho restaurant OF George W.
Driver, No. 1881 Pennsylvania avenue, about
z o'clock this evening, In company with Mr..
Driver, was approached by 2 person named
have casual acquaintance dating back
several years. Ho took seat closely beside
mo and said no desired conversation II ! was
disengaged-that he was about to leave wash
ington with Judge Hoover and other gentle-
men for the West on the night train. told
him ! had Just sat down to dine, and invited
that he had concluded his dinner. He then
inquired about the ster-Route trial, and OK.
pressed a desire to talk with me on the sub
1ect. replied that had
StudiOusIy Refrnined From COnver-
snti0ns
in referancc to that matter, aud preferred
that no allusion be made to It; that my posi-
tion as n 1ufyman In the case debarred me
from indulging in any conversation on tho
subject, and chose, while holding that posi-
tlon, TO remain silent. He then asked II was
not aware that he wanted to SEQ mo and have
n talk. replied that had learned that he
had inquired for mo on tho previous evening,
but as had gone home ut an carly hour, did
not sec him, as he desired. He said then,
am mistaken, perhaps, and was about to con-
tinue his remarks, when no was called away
by person who approached him, named
Brewster Cameron,
An Onicer of the Department OF
Justice,
and rising from his seat he excused himself,
md walked toward the front door OF the
garden adjoining Mr. Drivers establishment,
about O'Clock p. m. or thereabouts, reading
newspaper, several acquaintances came In,
seating themselves near me, and shortly after
Henry A. Bowen approached, and taking a seat
at table close by Joined the party. He ex-
cuscd himself to mo for his abr;;pt departure,
sembled (AIr. II. I. Gregory, John Ward, Frank
Cardelia, Mr.. Thatcher and others), and, nc
ccpting the invitation OF one Of the parties,
| partook OF some REFRESHMENTS. A few moments
later he indicated to mo that he would
Like Me 10 Accompany Him
TO a seat upon the balcony Of tho garden to lis
ten TO the music. did 80, and We seated our
| selves at q table, he ordering bottle OF vino.
| After conversation on various minor subjects
the weather, the performance, and Drivers
enterprising spirit-he turned to me aud
bod 7 nj hrxp q tnI
with and was influential with the Department
| OF Justice. I replied that had incidentally
taining the appointment of Judge Hoover. He
said, Eyes, that is so; and want to talk with
| you, for
| am Fully Authorized TO DO SO.
| i replied: "well, no harm can result from a
talk between gentlemen at any time, and
| certainly do not object" He then said that
| Attorney.General Brewster was deeply inter
ested In the final result OF the star-Route
cases; that II was, politically, life or death to
| him: that tho case came to him (Brewster) rs q
| legacy from his predecessor, Wayne Mscveagh,
Macveagh and James; mistakes had been
| made and errors OF counsel had jeopardized
It; that the present administration did not
| care to press the case until Brady's papers
commenced their TRADE of abuse and vililiica
| tion of the administration and its officers, and
now, under all circumstances, tho defendant:
Brady and Dorsey Must be Con.
victed.
had carefully studied the case, and had road
tho testimony throughout, and 1t was sum
| cfent TO convict; that he Ind frequently re
manned at the ofice till nfter midnight read
Ing up the case, until his eyesight gavo out
when he sent to Philadelphia for young man
employed there In his ofice to assist him in
reading; that his argument had been prepared
with care, and 1t would be the "supreme
effort of his (Brewster's) life;" that an assur-
ance would be given that after conviction the
President would pardon the defendants, and
possibly within thirty days. He then said
dickson, you are politician, and you know
"PoIitics ia Politics."
You are man OF superior intelligence ant
the brains Of that Jury, and everybody credits
you that way. The Attorney.General has {
about you. II you are 80 disposed you can nc
complish what he desires, and Will fully
TINT there "tTe5tyyS IN It iN
mean by that? "why, s25,00O," he replied
"The money will DO placed in escuro, salts
factory to you, and shall give you all tho rs
| surances you can ask upon that matter"
told him that
Twas AstOunded ut the Proposition
that 1t was a startling offer, and expressed
surprise at his action. SWELL" he said, "yol
are q man OF the world, and know that whei
| in your power to win. This isnow the Attor
ney. Generals fight, and he must succeed-'ti
child, years of age, In whom he takes groa
pride; that he cannot live many years longer
| and that he desires this trial TO BIO his creates
triumph. He does not regard Judge Wylie, b!
his contrary rulings, as friendly TO the prose
cution. II you do not accede to the PROPOSE
ton make we Will ind other means to &C
complish It," then inquired:
docs bliss. MerricIx or Her Know
OF This ActiOn?' '
He said; "They did not" / then asked
"Are you authorized TO submit this PROPOSE
ton TO me, and II so, by whomp Ho replied
~ am fully authorized to act by tho Attorney
General, and Will satisfy you II you assent I
the proposition, but IL you do not, and thi
conversation should leak out I'll deny ever
DID word OF It," He then drew from his IN
side pocket an Official envelope addressed d
himself, the envelope bearing the Official rec
seal OF the Department of Justice. 1t con
tanned two letters, which he handed mo t
read. Tho first was dated August IL, 1885,
and was q copy OF
A Letter 10 the Department of Jus
tfce,
calling the attention OF the Attorney.Genera
to the violation OF tho "lntercourse act I" In tn
Territory OF Arizona, and referring TO tn
| depredations of marauding Indians, and re
questing the appointment of II special agen
to visit the Territory and inaugurate means
prevent repetition or the outrages, or some
, thing to that purport. II was signed z. l.. Tic
ball. United States Marshal. Tho second lette
shown me was written on tho official lotte
i paper OF the Department OF Justice and date
August %, 1882, directed TO Henry A. Bowe
and It's contents were that he was appointed a
A Special Agent of the Department
to proceed to the Territory of Arizona for til
purposes as set forth In the letter of z. l.. Ti(
l | ball, a copy Of which was Herewith incloseI
tod l,I 10 ~,