Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1875-02-03
HOUSE.
NEW ORLEANS.

sr New ORLEANs, Jan. 27-In the Con-
eressional Committee to-day the ex-
animation of Ex. Gov. Wells was con-
unued. In regard to the abstraction
OF shdavite fled by Conservative
COUNSEL IN the case Of Nstichoches, he
said all the papers were in the charge
ef tho clerks, aud he knew nothing
directly of their disposition. He cited
anurnber of cases Of intimidation and
murder BY White Lesguers. He mar
reted how an attempt was made to
AseAssinA&e him on the Goth of Novem-
hers He declined to give the name of
bic ffiend who was dining with him
'At the hotel ct the time, because Of the
Injury thst might result to him. He
knew many persons who might give
valuable testimony were they not
afraid to appear, and cited the case of
Oglesby, whose business suffered
through the testimony he gave. ~
General D. G. Anderson testified,
confirming the statements of Wells.
He was member of the Returning
Board. Political influence had MOTH
ing whatever to do with the decisions
OF tho Board.
'a Gov. Wells being recalled, stated he
was fred st several times, and was
kept . prisoner in his house . week,
tearing 10 leave lest he be taken, He
learned two Texan desperadoes had
sworn TO kill him; one was his own
law partner, Hon. VIM. Levy and
d. Pierson. The Republican majority
In his parish, Nstchitoches. was only
20, and should have been 1900. One
cause for the bad feeling is the great
debt hanging over tho parishes.
]. B. Zunfz was sworn to rubet Gov
ernor Wells testimony In regard to
assassination. He gave an explana-
tion OF Mr.. Wells having been called
out Of . dining room in effect that it
was to avoid his being exposed to
drunken row which was imminent.
This witness crossed himself in his
Snswers. and finally refused to an
swer. He said he changed his politics
July 4th, 1874, because he thought
Natchitoches Republican parish Wit
ness said he would not affirm what
these disorders were ON account of
politics.
1t. Gerlach, Of the U. s. infantry at
Shreveport, testified to violence, in
'timfdation, etc., so that it was danger
0us for Republicans to speak out pub
'licly. There is yet strong hostility to
the general government, and but for
the presence of troops there doubtless
would have been trouble on electi ion
day. Bodies of negroes armed, they
said, for protection; also bodies Of
white men armed.
Capt. Arthur W. Allen, of the 10th
infantry, testified to the existence of
White League.
Maj. Merrill was called to the stand
In regard to his reports, but nothing
new was elected. Adjourned.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 28.-In the
Congressional Committee to-day
Lieutenant Derudie, q member of
the Cavalry Co., stationed at st. Mar
tinsyille testified that while going for
the U. s. Marshal to help serve writs
he was ealuted by cheers for the White
League at Breaux Bridge. The color
cd people stated that the white men
had robbed them of fire arms. While
making some arrests saw squad OF
men whom they were told were White
Leagures. Several days later at New
Iberia saw about three hundred mouu-
ted men who gave three cheers for the
White League.s. He gave numerous
instances OF intimidation and abuse of
negroes by these white men.
Captain j. H. Gage, stationed at st.
MARITIME Parish since October, stated
in regard to the White League that it
was generally held to be political
organization whose object was to place
In power their candidates, which they
would do at all hazards. All colored
and white Republicans believe this in
undated the negroes. Tho Conserv-
aHves complain OF the Kellogg Gov
ernment, and the Republican party.
Tho Conservatives would not give
equal rights to negroes and Republic
cans. He gave instances Of intimida.
tion.