Indiana State Sentinel, Volume 25, Number 24, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 January 1876 — Page 5

THE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL. MONDAY JANUARY 24 187G.

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and In yorr 9, Jute 23, you advise the department of the note addressed to the minister ftfttam .vtim? attention to ihe particular case3

f Mr ivtAiio na Mrs. Farre-s De iora. and , to the general question. Although this order of , disernbireo bau been passed as eariy a juoary 1p, lsT, the then miul iter oi state at Madrid had expre sed SURPRISE AND REGRET at tberjontlnued delay In these particular cases. Mr. Ulloa Informed yon under dale of July 7, 1871, that the ministry was In want of information and had requested it through the minister of colonies. He added, however, that the Spanish government proposed to adapt with all poslbledlspatchagereralfystem with respect to the pending embargoes and that the important question would be set at rest In conformity with the true Interpretation of the treaty of 1. Jo. and -with that respect whl'h the Spanish government had for Us ob gallons. Tnese assurances wre repeated to you by Mr. Ulloa. as reported In your to, under date of September 7, 1S71, and In your No. 153. dated November 23, it appears that similar statements were aa.n made. Nevertheless, with all tt-ese cases loa? tlnce brought to the attenUon of the Spanish government, with the case of Mr. Farres iio u' hofnra the minister of state in connection with that of Mr Criado, Mr. TJlloa took occasion to repy in the case of Mr. Criado alon, as reported in your 85. to the effect that he whs not a bona tide citizen of the United States and thus to avoid tho dcUionof the isue before htm Bo far as this ense jva. concerned. Mr. Crt.tdo was but one individual, Join ly Interested with others inihe decision of tte principle and, because some r vr was supposed to have bee i found as t Dis Tight to claim the benefit of a Renerat principle, a decided opponnnlty wna takm to decline to make any aecisionon the principle itself. It was 'certained, however, not only that the claim that Air. Criado is not a citizen is not well founded, but a trial of his claim before a mired commission is progressing, au.l this question hat not there been raUed. -ut the advocate on the part of Spain is understood to have dec:a ed hlme.I satined as io Mr. Cr.ado' citizen .hip. The Spanish goi-erDmentihUiavoUirgtfcelue you again arittied the qiisilon inthecaes cf Mrs. k arret de Mora and Mr. Del (l,ul, asreported in youi number 3.2 and subsequently to til dare In several dispatches, viz: In 3"ur numbers as7, 412, 4iz and 511, the lat being dated September, tta ult., and v in - several telegrams yon have reported the progress o: a scheme of nett lernen t which, it wa thought, was about tobeaccomp'.isbel, when a cuange In the cabinet suddenly displaced Mr. Castro. Whether, had Mr. I astro remained In office, a general order or decree would have been Issued of the character referred to In yoar611, it Is of coarse lmposiMe to say, and whether If Issued it would have received a mere respectful obedience than the prior ore e:s on this question must also remain unanswered. However, you state that the question has been reopened, and, as you affirm, with some prospect oi an adjustment. But no adjustment has yet been reached, and the general question has been pending for more than six years. The kindred treaty question in relerence to the trial - of citizens of the United States in Cuba by conrtmertlai and the arrest and punishment of our citizens without trial in that Island In violation of a provision of the treaty of ITDi is substantially in the same position. This govrrment, prior to your appoin'ment. had unfortunately been compelled to Interfere in behalf of its citizens on several occasions, where the authorities in Cuba had entirely disregarded, not only the provisions of our treaty, but tiie rules of civilized warfare. After your arrival at your post, you addressed the government In reference thereto on various occasions, both in in connection with the confiscation and embargo ca'es and separately. The authorities of Kpain have been loed In their denunciations of ads of cruelty when perpetrated by the Carlists and, whi'e in some quarters martial law has been looked upon as the natural refuge of the mother country or her colonial authorities when deemed necessary and convenient, still the same difficulty tits occurred In inducing any minister of Spain TO FAIRLY MEET THE QUESTION an J either commit himself to a Justification of such practices or to frankly admit that they were in violation of treaty obll.atlon? and public law, and to provide a remedy, it la true that In isolated cases, when the Spanish government has been shown that an Insistence on a trial by court martial entailed a state of war on Cuba which m'ght lead to the logical consequences, the authorities have admitted the Justice of our position, as when orders were sent to the captain general la lew. propping the trial of the sailors ot the bark Union by the oiai--.-tribunals, pursuant to the treaty of 171)6, as referred to In my No. 2'd. These anestions have been presented to different ministers of state and they have contented themselves with expressing their Intention to fairly respond and the Intention of Spain to perform all her treaty obligations. Notably among them you state In your No. 1U5 that after having addressed Mr. Ulloa upon this question in Dockray's case, he promised to meet thelsvue. That promise remains unperformed, and, although tue late negotiations, by wh ch it was hoped some solution applied also to thU question, the matter remains undisposel of, and the authorities of Cuba t re rnabled upon convenient occasions, In obedience to supposed necessity, to again resort to such military tribunals, or to punish without a trial. This simple narration of the facts as to these two questions, the promises made and repeated, the assurances given from time to time that something should be done, the admission of the justice of the demands of this country, at least to the extent of expressing regret for these wrongs and promising redress, followed as they have been by absolutely uo performance and no practical step whatever towards performance need no extended comment. In the cases of emDargo aad confiscation, not only have the wrongs been long since done, but continued and repeated wrongs are dally inflicted. The authorities of Spain in Cuba during ad this time have been using the revenues cf the confiscated or embargoed estates, appropriating much of the property itself, and, in soma cases, executing long leases or actually making Fa es either on the allegation that taxes were due or without any excuse whatever. In the cases of arrest and pun ishment, citizens of the United States in a like manner have undergone punishment becausa the authorities of Spain do not meet the issue and decide the question. Turning to the questions which arose from the capture of the Vlrglnlus and the executions which followed, no extended reference is required. The particulars ot the delivery of the vessel to this government and the payment to both Great Drltain aad the United States of considerable urns, as a compensation for the acts of the authorities in ordering the execution of 53 passenger and crew ander circumstances of peculiar brutality , have passed into history. So far as A FATXK2TT OF KOSET can atone for the execution of these unprotected prisoners, that has been accomplished. The higher and more imperative duty which the government of Bpain assured by the protocol of November 29, 1873, namely, to bring to Justice General Burrtel and the other principal offenders In this tragedy, baa been evaded and totally neglected. Having mads this neglect the subject of a separate instruction under this date, I abstain from further reference thereto. While 1 have no desire to detract from the settlement wnicn was obtained or t depreciate the action .or Mr. Castro, the minister of stale, in the pay meat of the indemnity. narUcnlarlv aa hi rseemed from the first presentation of the quea- , tioa to be impressed - with the - j ue-Moe of ire complaint, and to regard with natural aversion the acts which gave rise to It, It Is but Just inconsiaenng tue course or tue auinonues in Hp In towards this country to refer to the long ueufy lxi reacmug our aujusunenc, ana prin clptily to the fact that the basis of the settle meat was at last reached onlv afrer cvervdcUv had aDpaxentlr been exhausted. & vnn m -a wave. Mr. Ulloa, then minister of state, ander -aaie ci August is, island probably impelled toy so me pressing necessity, addressed the British charge d' affairs at Madrid, substantially agreeing to settle ,the claim of uteat ttrtl&ln for the execu Uon of tfritish subjec's on board that vessel. The equally strong, if not stronger, claim of the United States continued to be aiscussed la Madrid, after the promise of settle ment with Ureal Britain baa teen made, and information of this adjustment reached this government A con&lderab e time atter its con clusion, and not through the authorities of tvpain. uor sexuement was oniy accomplished in the mon.Mi of March following. In doing exact JoHtice it ia bat proper, however, to give Mr. Castro due credit lor the payment of the amount finally, nd before the time stipulated for the payment J&ad expired. In adverting to these delays and i'nUorw to meet our Just demands on the part Ct the authorities, I must express satisfaction with your patience and energy under these adverse circumstances and j artlcularly in beginning anew with eacn rapidly succeeding minis.'er of state and representing again and again these different questions. Progress in these nvatters has not been delayed from a want of information from you, nor from ala?k of faithful afd forcible presentation. Having touched on these particular questions whlci; have lately been prominent as the disturbing causes with epai n, H is necessary to altto refer to the general condition of affairs in Cuoa, as affecting our relation with the mother country, in my number two, Feru.vy 6, IHli, the first Instruction addressed to you c n general xaatlers pertaining to your mission, I xefsrred

at length to the views entertained by the president and to the position of this government. It was theu more thar. five years since an

ORGAN I 'KD INSURRECTION had broken out Thlch the government of Spain had been entirely onab!e to suppress. At that time the firm conviction of the president was announced th . t, whatever might be the vlclst tudes of the strueg'e and whatever efforts mlgi be put forth hy th 8panlh power In Cuba. udoubt could be euterialned Ithat the ttual issue of theconfl'ict would be to break the bonds which attichfd Cuba, as a colony, to frpain. While remembering and observing tbe duties which this government, as one of the family of nations, owes to another member, by public law, treaties, or the pirticuiar statutes of tho United State!, it would be idle to attempt to conceal the i a terest and sympathy wilh which the Americans In the United States regard any attempt of a numerous people on tb la continent to be relieved of ties which bold them in the position of colonial sublecti to adidant power, and toas'umethe iLdepetdencreaud right of self control which natural rlg'uts and the spirit of the age accord to them. V ben, moreover, this struggle Is in progress on enr very borders, and from its commenc?ment has Involved the trorerty and Interests of c.tt7.ens of the United States, has disturbed our tranquility and commerce, has called upon us rot un frequently to witness oaruarous violations of the rules of civilize 1 warfare and cornpal led, for the nake of humanity, to raise our velce by way of protest, and when, more than ell, we see In the contest the noal strugg'e In this hemisphere between slavery and freedom. It would be strange. Indeed, if the government and people of this country Ulied at any time to take a pecaliar Interest In the determination of ssch a contest In this eirly Instruction w-is expressed a sincere and unselfish hope of the president that the government of Spain would seek some honorable and satisfactory adjustment, based upon emancipation an I self-nov-eminent, whic.i would restore peace and afford the prospect of a return of prosperity to Cuba. Almost two years have pass: d slnco those Instructions were issued and those strong hopes expressed, and it would appear that the situation bas in no rtspect, Improved. Tte horrors of war have, In no perceptible manner, abated. The inconveniences and Injuries whicii we then suffered have remained, and others have been aded. Thi ravages of war have Urn-lied all parts of the land und well nigh ruin'd its financial and agri cultural system and It relations to the commerce of the world. No effective stej s hav be:-n taken to establish reforms and remedj abuses, and the effort to suppress the lnsurrec tton by force alone has been a complete failure In the meantime the material lnteres:sof trad and of commerce are impaired to a dezree whicl calls for remonstrance, if not for ano' her line o: Conducton the part of all commercial nations. Whether it be from the severity and inhumanity with which the effort has been made to suppress tbe insurrection and from a supposed Justification of retaliation lor the violation of the ru es of civilrzed warlare by other violations and by acts of barbarism, of incendiarism and outrage, the world Is witnessing on the part of the Insurgents whom Spain still claims as sub jects and for whose acta as subjects SPAIN MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE in the Judgment of the world, a warfare not o! legitimate strife of relative force and strengtb,but of pillage acd incendiarism, the burning of estates and of sugar mills, the destruction of the means of production and of the wealth of the Island. The United Sta'es purchases more largely than any other people of the prodaction of the island cf Cuoa, and, therefore, more than any other for tbl reason, and still more by reason of its Immediate neighborhood, Is Interested in the arrest of a system of wanton destruction which disgraces the age and affects every commercial people cn the lace of the glot-e. Under the circumstances, and in view of the fact that Spain bas rejected all suggestions, all offers of reform and offers of mediation made by this government, and has refused all measures looking taa reconciliation, except upon terras which mske reconciliation an Impossibility, the dlttculty of the li nation becomes Increased. When, however. In addit'on to these general cautesof difficulty, we find tbe Spanish government neglectful also of obligation, treaty and solemn compacts, and unwilling to afford any redress for tbe long continued and well founded wrongs suffered by our citizens, it becomes a serious question how long this condition of things can or should be allowed to exist, and com eis us to inquire whether the point has not been reached where a longer endurance ceases to be possible. During all this time and under these aggravated circumstances, this government has not failed tO perfo hnebliaalions tu Spain as SCrUpUlously as toward other Eatlons. In fact, it might be said that we have not only been long suffering tecause of the embarrassments surrounding the Spanish government, but particularly care ul to give no occasion for complaint for tbe same reason. 1 regret to say that tbe authorities of Spain have not at ail times appreciated our Intentions or our purposes in these respects, and while Insisting that a state of war does not exist In Cuba and that no rights as belligerents should be accorded to the Insurrectionist, have at the same time demanded for themselves all the rights and privileges which flow from actual and acknowledged war. It will be apparent that SCCH A STATE OP TI1I5Q3 can not continue. It is absolutely necessary to the maintenance of our relations with Spain, even on their present footing, that our Just demands for the return to citizens of the United States of the'r estates In Cuba, unlncuaibered, and for securing to them a trial lor offenses according to treaty proviiions. All other rights, guarauteed by treaty and by public law, should be complied with. Whether the Spanish government, appreciating ' the forbearances of thi country, - will speedily and satisfactorily adjust the pending questions, not by Issue ot era ply ordets. or decrees without lorce or effect in Cuba, but by comprehensive and firm measures, which shall everywhere be respected, I anxiously await further intelligence. Moreover, apart torn these particular questions, in the opinion of the president tbe time has arrived when the inter ests of this country, the preservation of its commerce, the Interests of humanity alike demand that some speedy and satisfactory ending be made of the strife which Is devastating Cuba. A disastrous conflict of more than seven years duration has demonstrated the inability of Spain to maintain peace In an island lying at our door. Desolation and the destruction ot lire and property have been the only results of this conflict. The United States sympathizes with the tact that this inability results in a large degree from the unhappy condition of Spain at home and to some extent from the distractions which are dividing her peupae. nut tue iact remains mat aaaea to this are a large expanse of ocean separating the peninsula from tnei-land and a want oi harm inl and of personal sympathy between the Inhabi tants of tht territory ot the home government and those o the colony, the distribution of offices among a class, and between rulers and sub jects the want of adaptation of the ancient co lonial system oi Bpain to the present times and Ideas, which the events of the past age have impressed upon the people of every reading and thinking country. Great Britain wisely has relaxed her old system of colonial dependence and Is reaping the benefits In contentedness and the peaceful prosecution or the arts or peace and in the ehaunels of commerce and or Industry in the colonies which under restraint might have questioned and resisted the power of control from a distant government and might have exhibited, as does Cuba, a chronio condition of insurrectionary turbulence and rebellion. In addition to all this, It can not be questioned that the continued maintenance, in the face of decrees and enactments to the contrary i of a compulsory system of slave labor is a caase of disquiet and of excitement to a large class in the Island, as also in the United States, which the government of Spain haa led us, by VKBT DISTINCT "ASSURANCES, to expect should be removed, and which the en lightened Christianity of the age condemns. The contest and disorder In Cuba affect the United States directly and Injuriously by the presence ,'n this country or partisans of the revolt who have fled hither. In consequence of the proximity of the territory, as to a rtnittiai asylum and who, by tneir plotting, are disturbers of the Dublio reaca. lh ITnitH estates nas exerted itself to the utmost jor seven years to repress unlawfii acts on the part of these aelf.eTii subjects of Spain, relying on the promise o' Spain to pacify the island. Bven years oi stralnts on the powers of the goveromeut t; fulfill all that the most exacting demands oi one government can make under an v doctrlnr or claim of international obligation upon another have not witnessed the much hoped lor paciucauon. me umtea states feels itself entitled to he relieved of this strain. The severe measures, lrlurlous to the United KLnt. and often ; in conflict with public law, which - the colonial officers have taken ' to subdue the insurrection, tne Indifference and oft time the ofTnsiv . saultsupon tbe Just susceptibilities of the peoi"ui tue uuiiti o taten ana tne government, which have characterized that portion of the peninsular population of Havana, which has sustained and upheld, if it has not controlled, tbe, successive governors general, and which have led to the disregard of the orders and de crees which tbe more enlarged wisdom and the more friendly counsels of the home government

bad enacted, the cruelty and inhumanity which n.vive characterized the contest both on the rart of the colonial government and of the insurectionists for seven years and the destruction of valuable propet ties nd industries by arson and pillage, which Hnain nnnears unable, however desirous.

to prevent and stop on an inland 3,i) nil es distant from her shores, but lying within sight of our coast, with which we trtdeand have constant intercourse, are causes of annoyance and of iDjury to the United S'ates which a peopla can not be expected to tolerate wi:hout an assured prospect o. their termination. The United states has mo'e than once been solicited by the insurgents to extend to them its aid, but has for yearshltherto resisted such solicitations, and has endeavored by the tender of its good offices in the way of mediation, advice ana remonstrant to bring an end to a great evil, which has pressed sorely upon the interests, both of the government and ot the people of the United States, as also upon the commercial interests of other nations. A a. n cere friendship for Spain and for her people, whether peninsular y Insular, and an equally sincere reluctance to adopt any measures which might Injure or hur.'ble the ancient ally of tbe United dtates haa characterized the conduct of this government in every step durlrg these sad ard distressing years, and the president Is si ill animated by tbe same feelings and desires, above all things, to aid her and'her people to enter and move upon the path of safety and repose. It will ba remembered that the president, in the ear 1H6U, tendered the gooi . office or the United States lor the purpose of bringing to a c ose the civil war In Cub This offer was made d ilicately.ln good faith and In friendship to both parties to the contest. General Trim, as the representative rt the Spanish g ncrnment, while rccnizlng the GOOD FAITH AND FRIENDSHIP with which this offer was made, replied: "We can better p oceed in tbe p.esent situation of things without even this friendly Intervention. A time will come when the good offices oi the United States will be not only useful but indlsnensable In the final arrangement be tween Spain and Cuba. We wil ascertain the form iu which they can be employed, and confidently count cpon your assistance." The United States repi'ei that Its good offices for that object would be at any time at the service or ihe parties to the conti ct. This government has ever since been ready thus to aid in restoring peace and quiet. The government of ths United States ha hereto ore given expression to no policy in reference to the insurrection in Cuba, because it has honestly and sincere'y heped that no declaration nf a po Icy on its part wculd be requited. The president feels that a longer reticence would be Inconsistent with the Interests cf both governments. Our relations with Spain are In that citical condition that another seizure similar to that of the Virginlus, other executions or citizens or the United state s, other wrongs of a less objectionable character even than many which have already been suffe.ed by our citizens with a simple remonstrance, or possibly even some new act of exceptional severity iu Cubi.may suddenly produce a feeling and excitement wh-.ch would force events which this government anxiously desires to avoid. The president hopes that Spain my spontaneously adopt mtasures looking to reconciliation and to a speedy restoration of peace and the organization of a stable and sat Isiactory system of government In the Island of Cuba. In tbe absence of any propectof a urminatlon or the war or of any change in the manner in which It has been conducted on either side, he feels that the time Is at hand wben It may be the duty of other governments to Intervene, solely with a view of bringing to an er el a disastrous and destructive conilict and of restoring peace in the Island of Cuba. No governmeut Is more deeply interested in tht order and peaceful administration of this island than Is that of tbe United Stales, and none has suffered as has the United States from the condition which has obtained there during the past six or seven yesrs. He will, therefor-, feel it his duty at an eaily day to submit tbe subject In this light and accompanied by an expression of the views above presented for the conslderat on of congress. The conclusion is reached with re uctance and regret. It is reached after every other expedient has been attempted and proved a failure and In the firm conclusion that tbe period has at last arrived when no other course remains for this government. It is believed to be a Just and friendly act tofraukly communic tte this conclusion to the Spanish government. You will therefore take an early occasion thus to inform that government. In making the communication it is the earnest desire of the president to Impress upon the authorities of Spain the continued friendly disposition nf tbla government, and that It has no ulterior or selfish object In view and no desire to become a party in the conflict, but is moved soley by the imperative necessities of a f roper regard to its own protection and its own nterests and the Interests of humanity and, as we firmly believe, in the ultimate interest of Spain ltsell. in lnrorming the Spanish government of these conclusions pursuant hereto, you are authorized to read this instruction to the minister oi state or to state the substance and purport thereof, as you may deem most advisable. You wlll,of course.keep me advised by telegraph and by post of your proceedings pursuant to this Instruction. I am, air, your obedient servant, Hamilton Fisii THE SO-CALLED CIRCULAR. NEXT STEPS TAKEN INSTRUCTIONS TO OUR GTHER EUROPEAN MINISTERS WHAT THEY ARB TO SAY TO THE EUROTEaN POWERS CUüHINO'a REPLY SPAIN PROMISES TO MEND MATTERS. . On the 5th of November, the same date as the letter to Mr. Cashing, Mr. Fish addressed a note to Mr.Scbenck, at London, saying: Herewith you will receive a confidential copy of the in structions this day addressed to Mr. Cashing, containing the president's conclusion as to Cuba. He then Driefly recites the tenor of the letter and says: This being the case, the president is of theoninien thatit is Just to communicate to Great Britain the conclusions arrived at in the note to Mr. Cashing and to suggest that, in his opinion, an expression by Great Britain to Spain of its approval oi the view or this government and its influence to induce a settlement will tend to a more speedy acknowledgment, and will more surely induce the government or Spain by some wise and conclusive measure to render all thought or necessity of intervention from any quarter unneressary. The government of Great Britain may possibly, cf its own arcord, think proper, in view of its own interests, to co-operate with the United States In this effort to arrest a cruel war of devastation. Humanity, its own great interests, and a regard for the preservation of the peace of the world will, it is believed, without doubt lead it to support the question which this government has at length been forced to assume and to address Its representative at Madrid to that end. Mr. Cushlng has to-day been instructed to defer his InterView with the minister of state until you have communicated to this department the result of your interview with Lord Derby. You will take the earliest occasion practicable to comply with this instruction, and will promptly communicate with the department by telegraph and In cipher tbe result thereof. Similar letters were adfiresed to the United States minister at Paris, Berlin, Ht. Petersburg, Vienna and Home, and Instructions given to ask in effect the moral support of tbe governments to which they were accredited. Un November 19th. Mr. Fish telegraphed to Mr. Schenck that ADVICES HAD BEEN BECEIVED FROM MR. CUBHINO, which suggested a delay In reading the Instruc tions to Lord Derby. On the 29th of November, Mr. Fish directed Mr. Schenck to read the In structions received to Lord Derby as soon as an opportunity permitted, and to explain that intervention Is not contemplated as an immediate ret ult, but as a contingent necessity in case the contest be prosecuted and a satisfactory adjustment of the existing griefs be not reached, and that we .sincerely desire to avoid any rupture, and are anxious to maintain peace and establish our relations with Spain on a permanent basis of friendship. Mr. Schenck and other ministers were Informed that the president would discountenance the recognition ot belligerency or Independence, and that Mr. Cushlng had been instructed to read his instructions to the Spanish minister of state without waiting the result of Mr. Schenck 's interview with Lord Derby. On the 3uth of November Mr. Cushlne teleeranhed to Mr. Fish that hin dispatch of November A bad been delivered to the minister of state, with a verbal explanation as near as the foreign idiom would permit. Oh Deeembf 4 Mr. Cusbing telegraphed to secretary Fish as follows: 1 have bad an interview with Ike minister or state. He admits our grievances. He is opposed In princip e to the seqaestratlon of the property of lorelgv era, condemns the delays or redrew and will take up and promptly settle each case. He will remove all cauee of complaint as to the treaty, and reprobates the conduct of tbe local authorises in Cuba as more Injurious to Hpaln than to tbe United States. The correspondence contains no res'jKjnses from our representative, to whom tbe Instructions were sent to be read to the governments to which they were accreditee!, nor is there any correspondence later than December 4. 1S75. r latin to the sneclal Instructlons of November 5. The number of Massachusetts legislators who have declined railroad naanest th'a rear has been Increased to twelve.

BRISTOL'S SWOOP.

CLOSING IN ON M'KEE. THE TESTIMONY OF SATURDAY. EXAMINATION OF ENOELKE, THORPE AND MEORUK RINGS WITHIN RINO THE STRUGGLES OF THE PRISON ER TO BREit K THE NET OF EVIDENCE HIS CONVERSATIONS WITH THE PRISONERS. ST. Louis, Jan. 2 The United States Court loom was crowded again to-day, and the halls outside were full of people who could not get into court. The first witness was B. 11. Engelke, of the firm of Bernecker & Co., rectifiers. After stating that his firm had bandied a good deal of crooked whisky, the witness recounted a long conve-eation which he had wl h McKee, at the tilobe-Demojiat office, in October, 1S71. of which the following is the substance: Iwentio McKee at the s llcüatlon of Henry Hardaway, ex-Unite! States storekeeper, and tod him that Joyce had promised Hardawav that he should be given an Interest In the Busby distillery, and that tbe product of that distillery ihould cot be subject to levies for ring purposes. In consideration of this, Henry Hardaway was to take care of that Hardaway, his brother, Megrue and other fel ows who threatened michlef. Hardaway complained that Joyce was dealing double with him and that he and McDona d were always throwing obstacles in bis way. Hardaway declsnd that he would bave nothing further to do with Joyce and threatened further that, If the Busby distillery arrangement was not carried out, he and his friends mot of whom we;e e -samrers and stortKeei;er. and knew all about the illicit distilling that had beeu carried on, would exp-se and break up the ring 1 told McKee that this was tbe arrangement insisted Ii by Hardawiy and his friends and th3t, if it was cot carried rut, they would buist the ring. I Jso told him ttat they hal alieady brought Supervisor Munn, of Illinois, over here, hrd gene around wl'hhim at tight and showed him what the Busby houe was doing,. Ihdl Chat Hardaway had or was to bave a commission from the secretary of the treasury to go through this district una, with the kcow edge he had, he knew lust where to strike tt e ring. McKee asked it this was tbe only way they culd be keptquiet.and I replied that this was tbe only thing tb?y would accei t, and rurthermre Henr? Hardawsv had pftnicu'&r y re quested me to say to him, McKee, that he made the bullets and Chat n-ed them, and that if he, McKee, and the ring coud stand It, thev, the lUrdaways, ould, McKee then said that ha would crop a note to Joyce and have him come over and see him. I said that Joyce was not at his ofllce. McKee then said: "Try and kep them qui -A for a few days aud 1 will 6ee what can be UOüe." I told h.m that would not do, as Harda way and Barton were outside watting for me and wanted a positive and immediate answer. Tbey had declared that they would bave NO MORE SHILLY BH ALLYING. McKee told me that he would see Joyce in tbe morning and for me to tell them that be would see that the arrange nents they desired should be carried out. 1 then left aud told the parties what McKee had said and they seemed satisfied. Shortly afterwaid, Henry Hardaway went Into the Busby dlstllleay as manager aud remained till about February, when they had a row among themselves and burst up. The distillery was run according to the arrangement made, and he whisky went to Kobb's house and my house for rettiCCBtlon. Some was brought with stamps and some without stamps. It they bad no stamps tbey sent It naked. The witness al.so gavean account of another conversation he had with McKee shortly after tbe li dlctment had been found against the latter, lu which the witness stated that McKee attempted to make him believe that tbe conversation above relat-d was about some gocds of the witness which had been seized in Colorado, and that tbe witness bad asked him to Intercede in his behalf with Collector Maguiie and secure their release. The witness continued: McKee asked meto refre-h my memory regarding tbe matter and determine if he was not right. I told Mr. McKee, that it was absurd that I should go to him to Invoke his influence with Msgulre for interference with the concerns of the local officers of Colorado. If I had bad any goods under seizre there, l would have known what to do without going to him. 1 then remarked something to this effect: Mr McKee yon are an old man "and ought to have, more sense than to tal such nonsense. I never bad any other conversation with McKee and never had any conversation at all of the character wh ch he detailed. During the cross examination or the witness, he was questioned very closely concerning a divorce he obtained from his first wife in ISti?, the purpose or tbe defense being to show that be was a bigamist But this they failed to do and the c urt stopped further inquiry into his family affairs. The witness again described the conversation with McKee at the Ulobe-Deinocrat ofllce, but the defense fai'ed to break down his statement made In the direct examination. A food deal of other testimony was brought ouu t related to the acts of the witness as a re ctlfler and had no bearing upon McKee. In reply to a question, the witness said that he was under an indictment and had pleaded guilty to some counts of the indictments against him. He was asked why it was that he had pleaded guilty only to such counts aa charged him with a misdemeanor, and why be did not plead guilty to those charging him with a felony, as HE HAD ADMITTED A FELONY In his testimony. He replied that he had left tbe whole matter to bis attorney and bad lol lowed his advice. Tbe defense evidently designed or desired to show that, by this act of the witness, he had been asked to turn state's evidence, been offered some inducement to take such a coarse, or been promised indulgence at tbe bands of tbe prosecution, but he emphatiS:a es storekeeper, was the next witness. aLd testified to.havfng performed services at various distilleries and received money from the disillers for tbe ring and for himself. Ihe witness Continued: 1 remember when Megrue came here last June. I saw him at the Lindel! Hotel on the day of his arrival. The same evening I taw McKee, and he asked me if 1 could not arrange an interview with Meg ue, and I told him that I thought I could I saw Megrue again that night and told him of McKee's desire to see him, and be said he would te glad to see McKee. I then went to the Globe-Democrat office and told McKee what Megrue had Raid. He to d metbat he did not wish to visit the hotel to see Megrue, but would Use to meet him In some dark seclcded spot We talked the matter over and agreed upon the corner of Seventh and St. Charles streets as the place of meeting. Megrue refosed to leave the hotel, i then went to the place appointed, and told McKee of Megrue's decision, and we went to the hotel together, entering at tbe ladles' entrance, and 1 introduced McKee to Megrne and left them together. I saw McKee the day atter the Interview and talked over what Megrne Intended to do. I waa afraid Megrue would do McKee an inJury. -1 talked with McKee and told him that I thought they ought netto indict him, as he coulu be of reat use to otners who were under lnictment at the time. Two or three davs after Megrue came 'here, I saw McKee in his ofllce, and went down stairs to Have a talk. The room we went into waa In the cellar. McKee was very anxious to know whether be was to be lndictel or not. He said that if he escaped aa Indictment be could be of great service to those who were indicted McKee asked me how Megrue felt, 1 tola him that I did not know how he felt, tut thought that if he was taken before the rand Jury he would tell all he knew. We talked over Joyce's connection with Megrue. McKee said that Joyce thought that he was very smart, but he got picked up by Megrue. We talked abeat matters, and McKee said that the distillers were all good enough until it came to putting op money, and then they weakened. I saw Megrue and McKee together several times afterwards and we talked tbe matter over. Oar conversation was in regard to the distilleries and the indictments. McKee said that he was going to Washington, and would 0 ET THE THING FIXED. He asked me if I knew what Megrue was going to testify to before the grand Jury. I told him thatld.dnot, I was not under Indictment at that time, bat was subsequently. In the eross examination of this witness, the defence did not question him regarding his interviews oi conversations with McKee, but tneir effort were mainly confined to attempting to force him to admit that he perjured himself by swearing to one thing before tbe grand Jury and another before the court, lint they drew no direct admissions from him. He did state, however, that during his official term he tupposed that he violated all the requirements ot his position, that there are four indlotments against him for connections with the whisky frauds, to two to which he has pleaded guilty. He denied having received any assurances that his testimony in tbefe cases would secure him a light punishment. C. O. Megrue was recalled and questioned regarding his interview With McKee at the Lindel 1 Hnul in Jane. He said that when McKee came 1 ntO m V rmm bit ant itmrn anil Hooan tallrlncrln general way about the whisky ring, the excite

ment here pertain lug, the grand Jurv and sbout ruy indictment. He showed that he was conei'lera'tly excited and said that he felt that I had it in ray power to save him and wanted to know If I would do lt. I replied that I would have all all I could do to save myself, that 1 was thinking of a course to pursue and didn't know whether I would tell a 1 or not tell t uythlrg. McKee said that it was an unfortunate affair and felt sorry for me and wanted me to help him if I could. At tbe lime ol this conversation I had not been before the grand Jury. I said that it 1 testified to the truth, I would say tbeie was a certain amount of money paid to me and I disbursed it in a certain way and that I paid Jno. Leavenworth money to be given to him, McKee, aud Ford. I said to McKee that 1 would te 1 this to the grand Jury, that I divided the moneyinto five parts, keeping one part f tr myself and giving one part to Joyce and McDona d. After I had been before the grand Jury, I called at McKee's house in obedience to a request or bis or a promise I had made to him, and 1 told him that I had told the truth before the grand Jury. He didn't make any special remark when i told him this In answer. To the question whether the witness paid any money to Jno. feaven worth a d directed him to py it to McKee, Judge Clover objected. He Bald that tbe counsel for McKee were nov; at that stage of th proceedings wben the were entlt'ed to know if tne state had introduced all the testimony they had to prove McKee's connection with the whisky ring. Co. Brcadhcad said that the sta'e might Introduce evidence from time to time, as it might be developed. The court asked: Vi you propose to Introduce the declarations of Leavenworth as one or the conspirators? Col. Broad head answered that they dirt, and proposed to show that money was receivel by McKee, by the declara Hon of I-eaven worth, before and after the payment. Upon this point a lengthy argument ensued, ihe Jury havins; been Kent to their hotel, and no more testimony was taken.

Exposure to drafts when Leated, ate! tu idea cLaDges in tte temperature of tbe at mosphere are prolific sources of eevcro H, from which rnaay cases ol inflammation of tte longs, jleuriay, astbrru and o her pulmonary affections are developed. Should yon bo unfortunate enough to con tract a cold, resort at onca to Dr. Jayae's Expectorant, a remedy that will not only promptly cure cougbs and colds, but will relieve arc! strengthen the pulmonary and bronchial organB, and remove all dangerous tymptoms. ;Ttc Ixuifcville Sunday Ctmrcercial, in it items of home interest, bestows tbe 1 blow ing complimentary notice on one of its rising institutions: The Riverside Hotel ia gaining immensely in popularity. The property is very pleasantly situated, with a fine outlook toward tbe river, and every thing about the house is ss neat as wax work. Tbe guosts at the Riversida are always outspoken in favor ot Rcckwoll fc S m. Catch i no Cold! 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The Franklin Life Insüfance Company. OK Indianapolis, Indiana, -OX THI ASSET?. Cash depositee- in bank.ti33,?:8 38 Cash in Company's orüce... lot Vi Ileal estate owned by Company I 3,3 31 5107,034 25 1,500 CO Bond and etoefcs owned by t cm pa ny .. Loans secured by mortgage oa real estate..... 19.92t 91 Loaus secured by collaterals and Indorf enients 26,8j7 C2 Ixmrvs approved without indorsements .. 6,723 02 102,510 91 S7.752 97 Premium Hens and interest due on policies In force Snort notes for cabh premi ums eecured by policies in force ?J,(02 'j Lees margin over net value of security 8,200 21 146,732 24 l&f4 OH 1,918 07 f J5.546 32 Amount due from other companies-. Ofllce furniture and fixtures at 50 percent, of cost..... Premiums in course of collection and transmission...?', 47 Less 15 per cent, margin for lots and cost of collection. 4,508 15 Interest accrued on real estate loans.. 1,011 41 Interest accrued on bonds and stocks.. 122 25 Interest on a:crued collateral aad indorsed loan 1,454 20 Interest accrued on 6hort notes 1,920 Ol) Interest accrued on premium liens 2,627 21 7,(tt7 00 5 00 Rents due and accrued.. Total admitted assets.. APPROPRIATE AS FOLLOWS: Death claims admitted not Dividends to policy holders, lie er ve on policies fn force, American mortality, 4i percent. interest....- .143,8o9 OJ Beserve lor reversionary additions to policies ... . 748 08 $3i5,073 02 Surplus of admitted assets 11,1 f2 a6 f9.500 00 95 04 EXHIBIT OF POLICIES AND INSURANCE. No. of policies and insurance including reversionary additions in force January New policies issued during the year IS75 Old policies revived during 1.297 3,37213 29 j 868,000 CO 1 2,000 00 tne year i.o .. Total. 1.C7411,242,213 29 No. of policies and amount of insurance terminated by d?th miwn w No. of policies and amount of insurance terminated by surrender, lapse and decrease No. of policies not takexjM 16 51,800 00 111 11 SS6,r57 07 19,000 CO Total terminated. 13383S9 857 07 No. of policies In force Jan uary 1st, 1K76 . 1,535 Amount of insurance in force January 1st, l7ti 4 3,882,356 22 Increase during the year 1875, 239 policies S510.142 93 w A. D. LYNCH, President. L. G. HAY, Secretary. Notice to Non. Resident. Whereas, a certain precept has been duly issue j to me by the Mayor of the city of Indianapolbi, under the corporate seal of said city, dated January lth, ls7ö, showing that there it due the following named contra 31 or the amount hereinafter specified for street improvement in the city of Indianapolis, Marion county. Indiana. Due John Scheier for grading and pa vir g with brlca tne north sidewalk on Brookside avenue from Clifford avenue to Orange street, from T. M. Rob bins, the sum of one hundred and twenty-lour dollars and sixty cents (5124 öt), amount of assessment charged agalnht lot No. eighteen (IS) in Albert E. Fletcher's Amt addition to the city of Indianapolis, Marion county, Indiana. Now, the said defendant is hereby notified that unless within (2U) daya after the publication for three weeks of this notice tbe amount so assessed against the above described lot or parcel of land la paid, I will proceed to collect tbe amount so assessed by levy and sale of said lot or parcel of land, or so much thereof as may be neceeaary totatisfy the the above claim, and all costs that may accrue. HENRY W. TUTEWILER, City Treasurer. Indianapolls, Ind. January 24, 1S76. Notice to Non-Resident, Whereas, a certain precept has been duly Issued to me by the Mr vor of the city of Indian spoils, under the oorrate seal of said city, dated January 19th, 1876, showing that there Is due the following named contractor tbe amount hereinafter specified for street improvement in the cliy of Indianapolis, Marion county, Indiana. Due John Scheier for grading and paving with brick the north idewalk on Brookside avenne from Clifford avenue to Orange street, rrom John Larlmore, the sum of twenty dollars and fifty-two cents (i JO tO, amonnt of assessment charged against lot No. ten (10) in York's subdivision of Albert E. Fletcher's first addition o the city of Indianapolis, Ms.: ion county, Indiana. Now, the said defendant is hereby notified that unless within (20) days after the publication for three weeks of this notice the amount so assessed against the above described lot or parcel of land la paid. I will proceed to collect the amount so assessed by levy and sale of aald lotor parcel of land, or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy the above claim, and all costs that may accrue. HENRY W. TUTEWILER, City. Treasurer. Indianapolls. Ind.. January 24, lS7et. - - Ü.DMI51STnATOB'S HOTICE. " " Notice Is hereby given that tbe 'undersigned haa been appointed administratrix of tbe estate of Thomas Morley, laleof Marlon county, deceased. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. UANNAil MORLEY, Administratrix,

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