Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-03-30
Mr.. Dorsey and N1r. Merrick.


After the recess in the star route case Mr.. Mer-
rick continued his cross-examination. The wit
ness said that he did not recollect having given
any instructions about the preparation OF SUBJ
contracts He had no recollection as to whether
he gave Boone instructions to insert clause re.
speeding expedition in the sub-contractS The
witness did not doubt that he had conversations
with Boone about the mail business after Decem-
Der, 1877, but he could not remember them.
The expedition clause In the first sub-contractS,
providing that the sub-contractor should be paid
IS per cent OF sums allowed for expedition. having
been read, the witness remarked, "You had SO per
cent paid to Brady little while ago, and there
would not have been much left for the con-
tractor"
Don't you think" said Mr.. Merrck, "you had
better leave the argument to your counsel, and,
you yourself, testify with better recollection"
Mr. Merrick asked the witness IL he knew any.
thing about one OF the Peck bids being spoiled at
the time the bids were being prepared, and Miner
THAT" said the Witness "will be question for
81 viii ask him IL have a chance" said Mr.
Merrick.
You WIN have chance i" said the witness.
II am glad OF IT," said Mr.. MerrIck
"You are laying out good deal OF work for U.s."
| said Judge wylie to the witness.
"They will have enough or It," said MI. Henkle.
THE ACCOUNTS OF THE U. y. TREAsURER-The
Acting Secretary OF the Treasury to-day appointed
committee consisting OF Mr.. E. B. Daskam, chief
OF the division OF public moneys; MI. j. K. Upton,
v
Mr.. s. E. Middleton, banker OF this city, TO eX-
anime the books money and accounts OF theTre8S-
ary Of tbs United states preparatory to the trans
f1llan to Mr. A. U. Wyman, the newly appointed
Treasurer. Mr.. wyman's appointment takes
been approved by the Acting Secretary OF the
Treasury, and he has already taken the oath OF
Office. The committee viii begin their examina-
will be no Interference with the regular business
OF the treaSurerS office.
THE DETECTIVE CAsEs.-The grand jury had the
detective cases before them again to-day.
MODEST REQuEsr.-The following letter was
received at one OF the departments to-day, and it
was suggested that it Should be sent to the Presi-
dent for answer: "Judge Howe, rest his soul, Is
dead. VIII you please tell me for my personal in
formation II Hatton will succeed him? II he will
not, who In your judgment Will? Also. be kind
enough to give me a cue as to who Will succeed
Folger. II he dies. win 1t be CroYIeys"
INCREASED POSTAL RECEiPrs.-The gross receipts
of the Post ONCE department for the fourth quar-
ter Of the year 1882 were ST. ZIG, being an In
crease over the receipts OF the third quarter OF
S9i30i0 The amount realized by the Post ONCE
department for the sales OF postage stamps during
the fourth quarter OF 1882 was So OCT, being
increase over the sales during the third quarter OF
$685., 2S5.
KEEPING PRESIDENTIAL PARDoNs SEcREr.-It has
been stated that the Department OF Justice has de-
owing to the unfavorable comments made on the
recent pardon Of O'Leary and Murphy. 1t has, in
fact, been the custom for some time not to make
public the presidential pardons, for the reason
that the public do not generally understand the
good and SUFFICIENT reasons which induce the Pres
Justly criticise the action. The pardon OF OLeary
and Murphy was not given to the public until the
day on which they regained their liberty.
THE FIRE IN THE SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE
The committee which was appointed to investi-
gate the origin OF the slight flre yesterday in the
Surgeon Generals Office Will report that It was
caused in all probability, by a lighted cigar or
cigarette stump thrown under the stairs.
THE PRESIDENTS PROPOSED TRrr-It is stated
at the White House that the President has not
decided when he will take his contemplated trip,
and Will not decide probably until within twenty
four hours before he makes q start 1t Is learned
from outside sources. however. that the Presi-
dent has about made up his mind to leave here
on Monday for a three weeks trip, which will ex-
tend as far as Florida
The CABINET SESSION To-DAY.-Secretary FIRE.
linghuysen, Secretary Chandler. and the Attorney
General were the only members OF the Cabinet
present at the meeting to-day. The session was
brief and no important business was transacted.
The President consulted with the Attorney Gen.
erai as to the length OF time MT. Hatton could De
General
bour for receiving stolen property, knowing It to
be stolen, which was before the special Criminal
Court yesterday, was taken up to-day. The de-
Tense made the point that the property charged in
the indictment was not worth SIS, the limit for
grand larceny. The case was given to the jury
this afternoon.
The COurts
EQUITY CoURT--Judge Goa.
Yesterday. Hilton agt Deulin; leave to Gle bill
OF review. Smith agt Burch ct al pro confesso
as to +. Horne. Looney agt Quill: sales confirmed
and cause referred to the auditor. Payne agt.