The Nevada Democrat., 1859-08-17

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had been "spirited away.a Mr. Tiffosd very much
excited about II and indignant; aud understood from
your language and mannor that yoa wore similarly af-
ected You stated that Mr.. Tliord was and had been
Tor long time, your devoted and effective friend and
that you would not support Latham, and that you
would support Gwn first refused e consent to the
erection OF DR., Gwtn and never did withdraw my oppo-
ston There many other points connected with the
election OF United States Senator but what have stated
question stands. i.ff' v Al '.tr
Respectfully yours etc, J. W. MccoRKLE.
Mr.. BRoDERIcK-In the meantime should
have stated that Tilford had not denied il in
bis recital of the complaint to myself aud the
gentlemen whom have named. He told ii to
our mutual friends, aud be was using it with
devastating effect against Latham. l had de-
termlned, fellow citizens, as stated at Nevada,
that upon being convinced of Latham's peP6dy
he should not have my aid. believed Tilford's
statement, aud when my friends called upon me
for advice, l referred them to Tilford, and said
be would express my views as 10 the course
they should pursue. In confirmation Of this,
tellow-citizens, will read an extract from a
letter Of Judge Hall, then Assemblyman from
El Dorado county, and a friend OF Tilford;
On the evening previous TO the election Of DR.. Gwin
Judge Hliord informed that the letter from Latham
had been abstraoted from his secretary. dlgent and
unsuccessful search had been made the missing doe
and its loss excited intense feeling with Tilford's friends
myself among the number ! think it VAS at my sug-
gestion Judge Hliord had an interview with latham,
which was followed stated IN tile Judges letter by
the finding of the document If my memory is correct
and am very positive, Judge Tord told he returned
TO his chamber accompanied by friend Of atham with
whom the second and successful search made At
the time, whole circle OF friends considered latham
had acted reacherousy and would trust. For
myself next TO McCorke, had, prior to his deermin
ed to support Latham, and very reluctantly gave my
support to Gwn rilford hostile to Iatham's elec
ton up TO the time of his defeat What after crcum-
stances transpred to acqu latham In the estimation
!
that such is the fact but regret that the Judge has
so long withheld so important Information from the public
! remain, your obedient servant, G. d. HALL.
Mr.. Broderick then related how the state
meuts of Tilford had caused Latham's friends
TO desert him and 60 over to Gwin. He also
read a statement from John McDougal, showing
that Tilford had sought Dr. Gwin's room where
it was arranged that the latter should be elect
ed. Tlford told McDougal that be would still
comply with his promise and vote for Latham
n caucus, but that would avail him nothing, as
1t was settled tha. Gwn should receive the
nomination.
Mr. BRODERIcK-Latham was now desperate.
He was willing that my friends should have the
offices aud that / should have the control of the
Federal patronage upon the Pacific coast il /
would only turn the current that Tilford state
ment had caused to flow against him. He says
In bis speech at Nevada that he told General
Estill he would sign document to this effect,
provided that Estill would draw it up. But /
have additional proof from Lalham's friend,
Tilford, who is so ready now 10 fly to the res
cue of his friend in his hour of need. While
admire the amiability of Judge Tilford aud his
extreme readiness 10 come TO the rescue of his
| friends In their hour Of need, IL Is unfortunate
for him that, In his extreme good nature, he
should so invariably, in this canvass make his
appearance whenever wanted on either side OF
any matter in controversy But will read au
extract from letter OF Tiford's to me, dated
one month before he wrote his excupatory aud
fraternal letter to Latham. A distinction how
ever, between the letters, will call your atten-
ton to. His letter TO Latham begins With the
fraternal "Dear Latham" while this commen-
ces with the cold and formal Dear Sir.p
call your attention, fellow citxcns, to this let
Ter of Tilford;
sAS FRASosoo. Jan. IS, 1857.
Hos D. c. BRopERlcK--Dear Sir II was always un-
dersood that In the event Of Mr. LAthams election you
should have the control Of the Federal patronage IN Cali
fornia such at least the belief Of self and others
and this belief derived from the remarks Of Mr. La
than, several occasions and am confident he will
not deny the truth Of the above abatement. | no
improperly in such arrangement his part, your
enlarged experience In the politics, and thorough
acq uantaDce with the Of CaliiorDis made you the
suitable adviser Of the Federal Government in this
matter. Very respectfully,
Mr.. BRODERICK Gays / sent for him.
have no recollection Of sending for him, but
haze recollection of his coming TO see me. He
did see me he did offer me the entire control
of the patronage of Pacific coast. [Cheers.]
How important, fellOw-citizens, II is that La
than should have good memory. In one por-
tion of his speech he says that he told me that
he would not give me the control Of the Fede-
- af fha N, bo
ror of all the Mogus yet within five minutes
be told General Estill he would sign such doc
ament II he (Es'ill) would draw it up
This is the man who is talking about not Civ
ing away the Offices; that if he had consented
to have given me the Offices be could have been
elected. Is there q man within the hearing of
my voice tonight who believes him? ["No"]
AT this interview his abjeet appeals were more
like that of child who wanted toy than the
demands Of man who has Il beard. | told him
that Tilford charged him with flching letter
containing a written pledge that Tiford was
my friend that had now left the matter with
Tilford that be must satisfy Tilford Turn
ing with Indignation left the room disgusted
that one made in the semblance OF a man could
be 70 abjecd and crtnging. will now call your
attention, fellow-citizens, to letter of General
Estill. will call your particular attention to
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San FRANCISCO, Jan. 20, 1867
Hon d. C. BROBERIoK-Dear Sir: In answer 10 your
comm unicati0n relative TO what occurred between Hon
Milton s. Latham and yourself tho night of the 18th
OF January 1857 and IN connection with the Senatorial
election fhave say That was requested by hr. la
than 10 see you and say that he authorized me 70 draw
written agreement IN which he would consent that the
patropaQe fo California should be exercised by yourself
40 far as he was concerned, with the exception O single
promise he had made TO Hon. Charles L. scott, concern
nq the United States Marshasbp. He also said there
we're two other appointments he would Ike TO made,
but they should be subject 10 your approval.
am, sir, very respectfully, your pbt sery,t
J. NJ. ESTIII.
This s the man whose evidence is now sought
to be used against me. In Latham's statement
at Nevada. or, rather his speech at Nevada. is
statement purporting to have been written by
General Estll, wtieh roas never sgned by him.
This was used for the purpose Of prejudicing
me against his (Estilrs) memory. Feilow-cit-
zens, General Estill had faults, but cold selfish
ness was not among them. II. at times, un-
scrupulous 10 the accomplishment OF bis pur-
poses, he never did . little or mean action.
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