Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-05-30

WASHINGTON, May 10Th. - In the star
route cases to day, Wilson continued on be-
half of Turner, arguing that he is not charged
in the indictment with the commission of
any overt act in the furtherance Of the OBJ
jects of the conspiracy. Totten followed
Wilson, and Kerr replied for the prosecution.
Chandler then took up the motions in Brady's
case.
After prolonged argument, Judge Wylie
overruled the motion to quash the indict
ments in the case Of Turner and Brady. Ex-
captions were taken to all the rulings.
Cole presented an affidavit, sworn to by
Reerdell andl as the latter stated that he sb.
solutely knew of the alleged misconduct Of
the jury, it was read.
Judge Wylie manifested the greatest indig-
nation as the reading proceeded, and inter.
rupted Cole to say that of his own knowledge
it was wholly untrue. "If that paper is
fled" said he, II give you warning that
will direct Reerdell to be prosecuted for per-
jury"
Cole endeavored to explain that it was per-
haps his fault, inasmuch as he drew up the
| affidavit and Reerdell had signed it in a
hurry. Perhaps he thought he was swearing
to his bill !; but the paper had already been
! fled. and the Court refused to allow of its
withdrawal, leaving the defendant visibly
disturbed
| delPs motion which should be called to the
attention of the Court, such, for instance. as
the charge that the Grand Jury met on May
| 18th, when the Court was not in session.
The Court said this was true, but the pre-
sentiment was made on another day, and there
was nothing in the indictment to show that it
had been considered upon that day.
Merrick then asked that defendants be
called upon to plead, and the Court ordered
them to stand up in body and plead. Five
pleaded not guilty.
SpIrituous Liquor Manufacture.
WASHINGTON, May Doth. - The bonded
spirits bill investigation began this morning
with the examination of Maj Thomas, of
Louisville. He declared at some length the
processes in use in Kentucky in the manu-
ployed in making high wines, and explained
the difference in the products of the two
modes of manufacture. Witness had never
been approached by any outsider with repre-
sensations that he could secure influence with
Senators or members, and had never seen the
time when in his judgment there was any &C.
cssion for the expenditure of one cent to in
huence legislation or secure Influence with
Senators or members had seen the charges,
through the newspapers that money had
been used with the press. but had never been
journalists except with request for newg.
He was never asked for dollar, never of.
fered one for newspaper Influence, and never
heard any one in the liquor trade say he
knew of any such thing being done. The
National Liquor Dealers and Distillers' AS
sociation never raised fund for lobbying
purposes, and never made an assessment,
upon its members. Their fund was from an,
nual dues of $40 from each member.
United States Sen ate.
WASHINGTON, May 29.h.-The Senate bill
to reimburse the Creek Indian orphan fund
was again considered, and was opposed with
esrnestness by Cockrell.
Sherman and Mcmillan also spoke in oppo.
sition, and the bill went over without action.
The site of the old Postoffice in New York
was ordered sold at the minimum price Of
$500, 200.
Garland offered resolution instructing the
Committee on Military Affairs to inquire
into the propriety and necessity of making
further provision for the suffering people
within the district of the Mississippi over
flow. Adopted.
Harrison and Pugh were appointed visitors
to West Point.
Plumb reported favorably from the Com
mittee on Public Lands the Senate bill
setting apart tract of land on the Colorado
river of the west in Arizona as public park
Calendar.
Plumb also reported favorsbly from the
Committee on Agriculture, with amendments,
the House bill to enlarge the powers and
duties Of the Department of Agriculture
THE amendments elaborate the details and
add new section, providing that 30 far al
consistent with the efficient service the officers
and employees of the Department not ap.
pointed by the President shall be selected
without reference to their party affiliations
from the industrial classes of the various sec
tions of the Union.
The Japanese indemnity fund bill came UP
as the regular order.
Hale gave notice of an amendment, direct.
ing the payments to Japan to be made in
legal coin directly by the United States
through its Minister to that country.
Jones Of Florida also gave notice OF sub
stitute, providing for the payment through
the Minister Resident at japan, of the prin
cipal only, namely. S7S5, 900.
Van Wyck asserted that nobody doubted
the existence of an organized lobby to secure
the passage of the bill, and he believed the
claim of the Wyoming was supported by the
same combination.
A long debate took place upon the amend
ment allowing payment from the fund Of the
claim for property destroyed by fire belonging
to Colonel Fisher, Consul at Japan.
Saunders finally withdrew the amendment
and the bill was laid aside without action.
Adjourned.