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Domestic News
June 3, 1841
Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser
Staunton, Virginia
What is this article about?
An investigating committee in New York has uncovered extensive corruption and rascalities in the Custom House after one week, with disclosures from former officials confirming prior reports, and the probe ongoing.
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NEW YORK CUSTOM HOUSE.
A late New York paper says the investigating committee has not closed its labors, nor is it likely to do so at present. Although they have been using the probe but a single week we are informed that many deep and grievous sores have been discovered. In other words, we are assured that disclosures of rascalities so stupendous as almost to startle belief have been made, and the investigation is not half completed. The disclosures are chiefly wrung from those who have been engaged in the customs—who are acquainted with the secrets of the prison-house. We are farther assured that the recent astounding statements of 'a late custom-house officer,' as published in the Express, have been sustained—and we have also learned that those statements have actually and truly been derived from those lately in the custom-house, who have stood high with 'the party.'
A late New York paper says the investigating committee has not closed its labors, nor is it likely to do so at present. Although they have been using the probe but a single week we are informed that many deep and grievous sores have been discovered. In other words, we are assured that disclosures of rascalities so stupendous as almost to startle belief have been made, and the investigation is not half completed. The disclosures are chiefly wrung from those who have been engaged in the customs—who are acquainted with the secrets of the prison-house. We are farther assured that the recent astounding statements of 'a late custom-house officer,' as published in the Express, have been sustained—and we have also learned that those statements have actually and truly been derived from those lately in the custom-house, who have stood high with 'the party.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Legal Or Court
Crime
What keywords are associated?
New York Custom House
Investigation
Corruption
Rascalities
Customs Officials
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Outcome
disclosures of stupendous rascalities made; investigation ongoing and not half completed.
Event Details
Investigating committee probing New York Custom House has discovered deep corruption after one week, with statements from former high-standing officials confirming prior reports in the Express.