The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1877-02-22
Investigating the Elections.

John r. Mulhern, clerk Of the Louisi-
ana Returning Board, testified on the tn be-
fore the House Committee on Privileges that
number of afidavits were made by clerks of the
Board in the compiling room, but didn't know
that they were used; almost any names were
signed to them; saw Gov. Wells and Littledeld
several times in ciose conference; saw
alterations made by clerks on consolidat-
ed statements from different parishes
and made some himself; the affidavits made by
the clerks purported to give accounts Of violence
and intimidation at the pollsj alterations were
made in the Supervisors returns, and from these
changed statements the final compilations were
made.
James Pelletier, of New Orleans, was be-
fore the House Committee on the 18th, and testi-
fed that he was waiter at the restaurant where
on Sunday. December Sd, the members and
clerks of the Returning Board dined. and that
he overheard COMPENSATION between Wells, An
derson and Littlefeld. He heard Wells say in
reply to question by Little1eld. that no matter
if rilden had hundred thousand majority in the
state, it would be given to Hayes anyhow, and
that he (Wells) did not care what would become
of the State. Witness was subjected to a lengthy
cross e examination, which, however, brought
out no new facts nor tended to weaken his testi-
moRy in chief.
S. NJ. Shelton, Hines County, Missis-
sippi. was before the Senate Committee on Privi-
leges and Elections, on the 18th Testified that
he is chairman o. the Democratic Committee;
had no knowledge of duplicate ballot-b box
keys being furnished to Democratic Judges of
Election knew of the existence of armed Repuo-
lican clubs during the political campaign;
thinks the colOred people ware honestly con-
WINGED previous to the election Of 1875, that they
would best subserve their own interests by vot-
ing with the native white people OF Mississippi.
Before the Senate Committee on Privi-
leges and Elections, on the 18th, Albert B. Hin
man and A. W. Shaw, of Detroit, made an ex-
PLANTATION of a number of cipher kilograms OF
which the translation is appended. Human anu
Shaw formerly had business transactions with j.
III. N Patrick, OF Omaha. and In their com
munications with him by telegraph used the
same cipher, the key Of which is the Household
English Dictionary. The kilograms translated
are as follows:
PORTLAND, Nov. 9s.-W. T. Pelton, Is Gram.
ercy Park New York: Certificates will be issued
to one Democrat; must purchase Republican
Eiector to recognize and act with Democrat, and
secure vote and prevent trouble. Deposit no.
900 to my credit with Kountze Bros, Wall Street.
fully indorse this. Jos. L. KELLY.
NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-J. II. n. Patrick, Port
land, Oregon No. How soon viii Governor
decide certifrate II you make obligation contin-
gent on result in March! 1t can be done lncrem-
able, slightly if necessary. No signature.l
PORTLAND, Nov. SOW T. Pelton, Is
Gramercy Park, New York: Governor all right.
Without reward will issue certificates Tuesday
This is a secret. Repubir ans threaten If certih-
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fill vacancy, thus defeat action Of Governor. One
Elsctor must be paid to recognize the Democrat
to secure a majority. Haveemployed three law
yers, editor of only Republican as one Law
yer's fee 50, 90 Will take -, 90 for the Repub-
iican Electors. Must raise money. ant make
fee contingent, sail saturday. Kelly and Bel
linger will not communicate with them. Must
return prompt. No signature ]
NEW YORK, Dec. ii II. n Patrick: Can't
you send special messenger and convene the
Legislature by Tuesday, and elect Elector!
Necessary expense would be paid. See proceed
ings in other states. Telegraphed you. Con
suit the Governor and Senator. Answer. mo
signature
PORTLAND. Dec 1-Samue1 J. Tilden, Is
Gramercy Park New York: shall decide every
poiLt in the case of the Post-o fdce Elector in
favor of the highest Democratic Ele,tor, and
grant the certificate accordingly on the morning
[SIgnedI GOVERNOR.
PoRrLANp, Dec. 2.-w. T. Pelton, Il Gram
ercy ark, New York: Impossible to convene
the Legislature. Z. left before telegraph ar
rived. Can't draw the eight. Deposit, Charles
Dimond, lis Liberty Street, or order Bush
Ladd Salem. Must have money. Can't under
stand laughable Everett House last your tele-
gram. ISignedl X. for 2.
NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Hon. James II. Kelly /:
Telegraph HemlOck to go ahead. You shall be
reimbursed. Do not fail. All important. Ad-
wise progress. mo signature
PORTLAND, Dec. 3.-W. T. Peltoh, IS Ora
mercy Park, N. T.: will be at Grand Hotel,
San fTdnCiSCoJ NiOHudH , Do NJ odlt LdAc NltS III
three Gays or thereabOuts. Have to borrow
money on my own responsibility, and trust you
can replace it. lSignedl K.
SALEM, OREGON, Dec. 5. w. T. Pelton, Is
Gramercy Park, n. Y: Can't you deposit the
eight Charles Dimond subject the order Ladd q
Bush, Salem7 Can't get money here; must have
it Wednesday. Telegraph me Salem. Vier will
not fail. DoCTRINAL.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6.-HOn. Jas. II. Kelly !:
The eight deposit as directed this morning. Let
no tecnnicality prevent winning. Use your dis
erection. mo signature