The Portland daily press., 1883-02-13
WASHINGTON.
The Star Route Trial,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-In the criminal
court this forenoon, ex-Attorney General Nc
Veagh was placed-upOn the stand. He testi-
fed that he had conversation with Rerdell
in the early part OF June, 1881. The witness
related the story of what is known as the "Rer-
dell coDfessen," which has been already pub
lished using Rerdell's language as nearly as
possible He told of the formation of conspir-
acy and of the methods of under bidding. The
methods of bookkeeping were detailed shaving
how Brady was known therein under fclit-
ious name.
Messrs. Wilson and Davidge at this point
renewed their objections to that portion of the
evidence relating to The other defendants.
The Court said he did not see how a person
should confess himself in conspiracy with
out duplicating some one else for there must
be two TO conspiracy.
Ingersoll opposed this view, but the court
said he would hear Mr.. Merrick despite the
objection by the defence.
MIR. Merrick then proceeded with his argu-
ment.
The court finally decided not to admit Rer-
dell's statements as to what share of the profits
Brady was to receive.
After another breeze between Ingersoll and
Merrick the examination was resBmed.
The witness said Rerdel had some books
and papers in Dorsey's handwriting that would
corroborate his statement, and he proposed
going over to New York to obtain them.
Ex-Postmasier General James was then
called.
Ex-Postmaster General James testimony was
substantial repetition of that given at the
former trial Witness was then recalled in con-
nection with the Rawlins White River rou+e,
and asked to relate what Rerdell said to him
about Dorsey and Brady. Objection was made
aud a long argument followed. The defence
contended that Brady's official acts could not
be adduced in proof of the existence of a cou-
splracy. The court declined to except Brady
from the operation of evidence for it must con-
all the dpfaudapts onuallu Witnecs than
proceeded. He said Rerdell told him that ex-
Senator Dorsev was interested in the business,
and that they had enough influence with Brady
to secure increase and expedition.
The court soon after adjourned.
Claims Against the Government Allowed.
The court of claims to-day decided the cases
OF the Illinois Central railway company and
st. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern railway
company which were claims against the Uni
ted States for carrying mails. Judgment for
| $139,080 was given to the former and $20,08
to the latter company
The Jeanette Inquiry
| The Jeanette board of inquiry has completed
the preparation OF its report which will be sub
| mitted TO the Secretary of the Navy to-mor-
row TOR transmission to Congress-.
Suit Against the Union Pacific.
| The Attorney General has .acknow edged the
receipt from the Secretary OF the interior OF
| papers prepared as basis for a suit of the gov.
| ernment against the Union Pacific railway fol
$1,5O0,O00 alleged to be due the government
| as its share of the net earnings. The Attorney
General expresses his intention of proceeding
| with the case.
Revenue Receipts.
The receipts of internal revenue to-day were
1922, ,448 and from Gust oms, $7l6,054 Nation
bank notes received for redemption, $430, 900.
The Oklahoma Adventures.
The War Department has been informed
that majority OF the party who invaded In
dian Territory have withdrawn of their OWL
aeaord. Several of the leauers have been arres
ted by the military and will be turned over t
the civil authorities.