The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-05-18
TELEGRAPHIC.
WASHINGTON.
REORGANIZATION.
Aeelye Ii COnsistcnt-W"w the Dr"s"""-
ing Business was FIXED.

WAsurNaroN. MAY II. The cross
examination Of Seelye by Judge Wilson |
for Mr. Morey. while IL developed,
showed no important contradictions IL
showed more definitely how absolutely
under control Morey had the Deputy
Marshal Seelye and Major Head, VINO
commanded the military. Head was
cantnin and major by brevet, and Seelye
arranged with Morey, Mt Heads sugges..
4ion that Head should become full
major i'm consideration Of obedience to
Mercy.
Ma More soldiers for Electioncering
Purposes.
Governor Kellogg was referred to the
Attorney General by the President IN
regard to MD in keeping the peace. me
Attorney General gave Governor hel-
logg to understand that such aid as was
in accordance with the laws would DC
given, and none other.
pWOR EITZHUGU.
ne Hangs over the Prccipice s"spende"
by a Thread.
The Fitzhugh letter was furnished Tor
publication by Hugh Clancy, of Sher-
man, Texas, who Is o partner 81 Mad
dox, to whom 1t was addressed. Mad
dox. In his letter to Clancy authorizing
its publication, says he lent Fitzhugh
money to go to Washington, and he
went back on him.
The Committee on Rules stand two and
two. with Kerr absent Banks IS very
determined to have him removed. Blaine
does not press 1t.
INTERESTING REVELATIONS.
keelye Continues ~ Tell what he Knows
ABOUT Certain Parties.
Seelye continued his testimony this
morning.
In relation to his interview with Casey
in New York, ho was requested not 10
say anything about the clerkship In the
New York Customhouse, nor about the
$50, which was a loan. IT he were called
upon to testify before any committee,
he was told TO go as light upon Casey as
possible, and IL was suggested that Wit
ness keep away from the Customhouse
to avoid a subpoena. He had an inter
view with Kellogg ut his hotel in New
York about the matter who said he did
not see why in hell Morey did not pay
those notes and settle up this matter,
and that he would see Morey about IT..
Witness repeated an old story about
the defalcation Of Ringgold having been
made up by the Federal employees about
New Orleans.
characterization.
Judge Wilson here commenced his
cross examination as counsel for Morey
under which there was much amplifica
ton. ,.,
Casey and Souer were together will
witness when the conversation took
place about going to Canada. Casey sale
he would see that he kept the place II
the Customhouse. and Souer would at
tend to the money matters. The nego
tiations occupied about three days. Par
Of the time, while he was In New Yorl
waiting for Morey to get him place, M
was carried on the rolls OF the New Or
leans Customhouse.
Mr.. Wilson asked several questions
which witness refused to answer.
Mr.. Wilson said he desired to shov
this man was engaged in a disreputabl'
business; that he had for long tim
kept up Matchmaking scheme agains
Morey. All he desired to show tn
witness was, and then let his testlmOn
go for what 1t was worth.
Discussion regarding compulsion fol
lowed. The Republicans We're for an
the Democrats against It. Finally n
was allowed to answer or not, as u
pleased. He refused, on the groun
that Wilson had no right to inquire int
his private business. Witness had pre-
pared statement against Morey yea
ago. which he threatened to publish
pamphlet form and distribute. ha
Spencer, who contests Morey's sea
Jewell and others, the statement col
tanned matter which would criminal
witness.
Wilson said witness was seeking i'm
munity from prosecution on tina
ground, while the whole matter wa
known to great many persons.
Witness made copies of papers TO PR
tect himself from Morey's threats
n 10. a. int. h.al
itentiary in Louisiana, and secure hin
self. and witness wanted to take care {
himself.
A long cross-examinatiOn followed
While narrating his negotiations b.
tween Morey and Major Head. carrie
onby witness, he was SO grapic that M
Morey said !" l wish to say, Mr. Chat
man, that while | will try to be {
patient as possible during this invest
cation, III this witness is not kept With
the bonds of courtesy / will not be r.
sponsible for what may occur here {
elsewhere =
Mr.. Blackburn objected to any intim
dalton of the witness.
Mr.. New thought the committee Ia
conceded all possible courtesy to nj
Morey and his counsel.
The witness said, IF he was to he il
undated by threats of violence,
would answer no more questions.
Several members thought the witne
had answered more fully than the que
tion called for. but 40 intimidatit
ought to be allowed
Mr.. Morey said he did not mean i
timidation, but he was not disposed
sit still and hear SO much abuse fro
any low scoundrel that might con
here.
The feature that provoked this sceI
was the narrative of Morey's influen
at Washington. As 1t was Suppress
from the record, it can find no pla
here.
Judge Wilson said he was done wi,
the witness. and he was allowed to star
aside for the present.
James T.. Aver ON the stand.
James L. Aver testified he had bee
secretary to the New Orleans Chief
Police and deputy marshal under Pacl
ard. He came from New Orleans abol