CHAPTER XI

THE EXPULSION OF CAMERON

Cameron and Alexander Cummings--Two million dollars placed in New York subject to Cummings's draft--The steamer Catiline chartered and laden by Cummings and Thurlow Weed--The House Committee on Government Contracts--Cummings's testimony--Congressman Dawes's exposure of horse contracts--An equine Golgotha around Washington City--The House censures Cameron--Lincoln removes him and appoints Stanton in his place--Cameron appointed Minister to Russia--Trumbull opposes confirmation--Cameron is confirmed, six Republican Senators voting in the negative 178