Mr.Huntington was accordingly summoned.

He brought with him Mr.William M.Evarts, as counsel, and testified as was expected.

He then, however, asked leave of the Committee to make a statement in regard to the relation of his road to the National Government.

This was granted.
He then went on to say what a great public benefactor his company had been.

It had connected the two oceans by a great railroad across the continent, saving millions upon millions to the commerce of the country.