Ellsworth American., 1876-11-23
Correspondence.
Letter From Washington.
WASHINGTON, d. c.,

WAsHINGTON, d. c.,
November Is, 1876. } |
The New Haven Uuion, an ably conducted
paper, which hew the Peter Cooper colors dur
ing the recent campaign. and which is decided
ly Democratic in its lesnings, in its issue OF the
I4th inst. says: Judging the matter impartial
ly. we are forced to confess that the evidence OF
fraud in Louis anaAis altogether against the
Democrats. In five parishes where the negroes
outnumbered the whites two to one, hardly y
Republican vote is returned, while in 1872 and
in 1874 the Republicans had very large majori-
ties. The Republicans claim fraud in these
cases and will have but little difficulty, we ap-
prehend, to prove il. 1t Is altogether against
reason to believe that the colored people, either
bodily Sustained from voting in five populous
parishes or voted the Democratic ticket. In
all other strongholds Of Rsdicalism, the negroes
voted solidly for Hayes. We have no desire to
sustain, the Republican charges of fraud, e1-
cept where the evidence is all in their favor.
The Democrats seem wholly unable to explain
The vote in the five Louisana parishes above al
luded to- In other words in every case where
the legality OF the vote is in dispute the White
Liners are entitled to the benefit Of every doubt
but 10 the case cited, ku Klux ingenuity has
been taxed in vain to furnish some plausible
explanation Of the tota. absence Of the colored
voters from the polls when the ratio OF colored
Republican votsrs) is as two to one to the
whaes democratic yoters). The strenuous
efforts now being made in South Carolina by
tnr u~..Pton suu iiid-" u..u..'.-, 80 prevent
the board Of State Csnvassers from going into
any investigation Of alleged frauds and to con-
hne its functions to simply certifying the vote
returned by County officials, are regarded
here A. evidences Of their purpose to stiie all
inquiry As to the methods OF the rife clubs Of
ihailsts,e during the campaign. They celebrz-
ted the one hundredth Anniversary OF our indie
pendence by The deliberate murder Of several
colored men at Hamburg. under circumstance.
50 infamous and revolving that even the better
portion ofthe Democratic press throughout the
country denounced it as the act OF barbarians.
Butler, tn. leader and defender Of the mss.a-
ere. 81 once became the recognized head OF tn.
ride clubs. Republican political meeting. were
every W here oyerawed aud intimidated by the
presence OF armed dcspcradoe,. A rsign OF ter
ror was established throughout the state.
scores Of political murders We're committed
and their outhors have thus far escaped punish
ment, and the -ubyrrsion Of the State Govern
mcnt by bloody revolution was only preyen-
ted, ss is believed by the presence of United
States troops. uuder such cirrsmstsnces the
electoral vote Of the state /. claimed for Tilden
and IL Is proposed TO prevent any scrutiny of
the means employed by the interpo-ition Of the
Supreme Court Of the State. In Loui-ians
where similar efforts at intimidation and fraud
have been made, like attempt To restrict the
members OF the Returning Board TO ministerial
acts simply. is being urged as the only hope OF
giving the vote to Mr.. Tilden; aud 1t now ap-
pear. that 1t was part OF = shrewd plan 10 per
petrAte all the frauds in the strongest Republi-
can parishes. and then, with great show OF
fairness TO insi-, that the vote Of the precinct.
tainted with fraud be thrown out. thu. insuring
the state to Democracy. A more infanou.
plan to rob the majority Of a community OF its
constitutional rights never Was concocted even
by the Democrats; managers. Tammany Hall
il In iinnent danger Of losing its lsurels At the
hands OF the White Leagues OF Louisiana. Ad-
vices from florids hardly indicate the line of
action 10 be observed there, since the prompt
arrival Of the troops put summary stop TO The
wrecking OF trains which appears 10 have been
inaugurated 10 delay the arrival OF election re
turns.
The matter OF the election of Hon. j. q.
Blaine to the Presidency Of the Senate /. quite
frequently discussed in political cIrcles. In the
opinion OF very many It will Se months before
a solution OF the Presidential problem will have
been solved. In the meantime the President OF
the Senate will act and Mr.. Blaine seems To be
II.
cans here. But popularity among the masses,
such as his reception during the canvass showed
/. not equivalent 10 an election, AS it is very
likely 10 beget jealousy a. appeared by the re-
suit at Cincinnati. Senator Anthony and also
Hamlin frequently mentioned as probable
candidates. There is a feeling that the coming
session Of Congress will prove one OF the most
exciting, as II must one OF the most eyentful. of
any ever assembled in W WAshington. The Pres
idential complications would, Of themselves, /
furnish material ior lively winter; but in zd- /
dition, many novel questions and others with |
novel features will crowd the three months full |
Of work aud unduly excite the belIigerent |
members OF both Houses. General Butler |
comes back at very good time. The commit |
tee appointed to frame permanent form Of
Government for the District Il at work upon |
the task assigned it, and hear suggestions from
all citizens desiring to be heard. 1t is believed
its inembers are favorable to u restoration Of
the right Of suffrage to citizens of the District
that they may be allowed voice As to their
government and the rates OF taxation imposed.
II Is also hoped that the Committee may def
ntely settle the relations between the Districts
and General Government, which have hereto
fore been left TO adjust themselves or arbritrai-
ly fixed by each new Congress.
About 30 per cent. Of the creditors of A. r.
Shepherd met in this city last night and decided
10 grant him five years in which TO extricate
himself from his financial difficulties he paying
them per cent interest on his indebtedness to
them, in the meantime managing his own sf-
fairs. He is said to have preaenteda q very ex-
plicit statement of his affairs in such q candid
and manly way IS to secure their forbearance
and sympathy. LOGAN.