The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-06-14

the paper was signed By one French, and
not by Brady, set out in the indictments
A long argument ensued as to the admissi.
bility of this particular set Of papers. The
Court ruled the papers might be admitted
as matter explanatory of allegations in the
Indictment Exception noted.
Brewer was recalled. and said Mr.. Root.
correspondent of the New York Times, had
been in his room several times. and had ex-
amined papers. Root had been introduced
by Judge Riley, another employe in the
Postoffice Department, who said Postmaster
General James had directed Root to be al
lowed access TO files. Altogether, witness
thought several weeks had been spent in this
examination.
After recess Norton was recalled by the
Government in answer 10 Wilson. He ac-
knowledged he had talked to Bliss since
giving his testimony, and Bliss had told
him he hod made mistake in his testimony
as TO the revisionary power possessed by the
Pay Division over orders for increase and
expedition.
In answer to the prosecution, witness said
they could not correct these orders; they
must pass them when they came from the
Second Assistant Postmaster Generals Of
fee; they did, however, go over the calcula-
tions in case of increase.
Merrick again proceeded with the intro
duction of papers. On the back of one of
the orders for increase and expedition were
the words, "Do this. Brady" in blue pencil,
and this, Merrick asserted. was Brady's
usual method of signing orders While one
of the petitions was being examined, Nc
Sweeny said the signatures to it must be
proved, because the law did not require
such papers TO be on the files of the Depart
ment After some debate the motion was
overruled and the paper admitted, excep-
tions again noted.
1 1o&t
Saunders TO the Postmaster General, in
which he sets forth the need of the inhabl-
tants of Loup Valley for increased mail
service. This letter was dated Senate
Chamber, February 6, 1873" A pc
| tition concerning the same route
| followed. and Mr.. Merrick called
the attention of the Court 10 interlineations
and erasures upon it, the words schedule
thirteen hours" according to Merrick' S
statement, having been inserted after the
signature of the petition and before its filing.
Peck's oath as 10 the number of men and
stock needed to run the routes at the in
creased speed ordered was next admitted,
although the defense pointed out the fact it
was dated prior to the formation OF the al
legged conspiracy.
Letters from persons in Kearney, Neb., to
Senator Saunders asking whether the SER
vice could not be increased, were read by
Merrick and attention was directed 10 the
fact that the increase and not the expedition
was asked for. These letters had been re-
ferred by Senator Saunders to the Second
Assistant Postmaster General, with the rec
ommendation that the prayers be granted.
| The sub-contract by which Vale agreed
| to perform the service for Peck upon tbs
route for $3.50 per annum was read. Minor
appears as attorney for Peck, and Rerdell as
witness, in this instrument. 1t contains a
stipulation that sub-contractor Vale shall
receive all of the extra compensation al
lowed for expedition and increase. Objec-
ton was made and sustained 10 the intro
duction of this paper, and after comment by
Judge Wylie upon the smallness of the
work accomplished during the day, the
| Court adjourned