The New York herald., 1876-03-19

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Mr. Carpenter objected to the letters. arguing that
no conspiracy has yet been shown between Spencer
and Kinds
Senator Morton said the committee had decided TO
allow the letters to 60 evidence.
Amer the reading of the letters Mr.. Carpenter said
he would make another objection-that the letters
we're irrelevant
The first letter from Kinds TO Barber dated May Q,
1873. set forth that "He would take care OF friends
FIRST and that matters look shameful for all expecting
appointments, and think 1t in my power to put out
Healev" The next letter was similar in import add
ing that he would like to get the full name and ad-
dress of every republican member of the Legislature
as he desired toscnd them some important documents
&c The letter enclosed a temporary appoint
ment for Barber in the Custom House in Mobile tell
ing him that the republicans were sure to carry the
State, and that they going 10 realize big vote
Mr.. Carpenter again objected to the letters.
General Morgan said he would show that this tenn
porary appointment given to Barber TO support
him until he received better one and that it was un-
derstood that he render services to the gov
ernment whatever.
Senator Morton said, for the present, the letters re-
ceived would lay on the table, and If they were con-
nected in any way they would be admitted.
General Morgan TO the wtncssl-Tell us whether
which he promised your
Mr.. Carpentcr--To that object.
Senator Morton, after argument, said the committee
would allow the question to be asked.
Q. by Mr. Morgan)-After the election OF Mr. spen
cor did you ask HIM for tho marshalship any other
Officer
A. Ycs Mr. Spencer wrote that should have
II; have letters from him stating that should have
the marshalship witness produced the ctters); they
were received by year after his election; have
tried TO forget all about this matter and am hero
against my will; 1t very unpleasant for me to give
this testimony, and, although was not ordered to
bring these letters here, have brought them for the
purpose of sustaining my testimony and character,
understood that attempt would be made to break
them down.
One OF the letters from Spencer dated November
"a (no year givcnl saying "Hcaleys time soon cx.
pres and you shall hayo the place. and that the Office
would be worth $1,000 year The letter adds that in
case the United States government has with Spain,
Alabama will come in for good share Of patronage,
as he CSpencer) is on the Military Committee OF tho
Senate and thus get many Offices and telling Bar
Der that he could get him good place In the army II
he wanted one.
Senator Morton said for the present this letter would
also lie on the table temporarily.
Mr. Carpenter objected to the letter going in at ALL
Customs at Mobile at a salary OF 81 so per day al
though he applied for it; thinks that Senator
Spencer got the appointment for him; never went to
Mobile and rendered any services but drew his
pay held the position for three months. The witness
having mentioned rumor had heard, that the dem
ocrats offered member named Jones $500 TO leave tho
State Legislature and break its quorum, asked
whether Senator Spencer did give Jones money
remain In reply, he stated that in the presence of
Spencer he proposed that would be well to offer
Jones 81 500 anything else, to prevent his going,
but Spencer did not consent to any such proposition.
1t agreed to send to Lowndes county for certain
intimate friend OF Jones, which done, and this
friends influence kept Jones quiet.
The witness was then asked what he knew about
anybody's Offering Mr.. Mansell mducement to
leave the Capitol Legislature SO to break quorum.
The question objected to- and lengthy discussion
ensued whether II is competent in this invesga-
ton to inquire into the organization ganlza-
tion Of this State House Legislature which did not
elect Spencer The committee closed their doors for
consultation, and finally, by strict party vote, decided
that 1t would not be competent
When the decision announced General Morgan,
counsel for the mcmoralists, insisted that great
wrong had been done In ruling this branch OF his
case he asked that the whole matter bc RENTED
TO the senate for its opinion the question in.
voved.
The Committee then, at hvo O'Clock p. NJ, ad-
! journed
! The Committee have agreed to admit any and all
evidence the bribery OF any member Of the Lcgsa-
turc by any person whether with without the
knowledge of Spencer, but will, OF course tho
question whether Spencer affected by particular
act of this kind that may be proven.
| Combines STRENGTH IN NEW YORK AS A
PRESIDENTIAL AsPIRANT.
Senator Conklng has received telegram from A. b.
Cornell Chairman Of the New York Republican State
Central Committee. sayng:-'Every Assembly dis
trct the city OF New York has elected delegates
favor Of your nomination Tor President This is the
answer Of the republicans of New York to the mpu-
dent declarations of the Union League Club The dele
gates from the balance OF the State almost unan
nous for you"