The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-31

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practice could make the signature to the returns
Outside SpLuxScE on THE WITNESS.
q Since you came Washington have You nad IN
terviews with any parties with regard 10 you. 'cs.
monyY A. have conversed with various parties, IN
GLIDING Governor Kellogg and Marshal Fitkin Tower
nor Kellogg did no, question me partcn,
Pnkin spoke about Who former Intercourse
and personal relations which had. he sad,
been pleasant and he wanted me 20
told him did not intend to testify u coua neIp W
he as much AS inferred that should remember my
frends he thought it tor me to stick 10 my own
party; took place either Saturday or
Sunday nigh.
O. Was anything said about furnishing counsel or
about protecting you? A. lie said II desired nc
Mr.. Lawrence then examined the witness, who was
reminded that he had SAID, when he was examined
yesterday that he not aware OF his rights rhe
witness remarked that since Yesterday ne naa CON
verscd with Mr. Murphy. OF Davenport. Iowa; Mt
Murphy did him, but said that he coud
give testimony under protest which would clear him
@ Is there anything you know now that you did
not know yesterday
A. am only giving my testimony under protest;
l was in contempt when saw Mr.. Murphy; none
altered but this one, so tar AS know; saw con-
siderable scratching gong on.
In further response 10 questions witness said
Invent to the office Returning board. after the din
alresay alluded TO- to compile The returns the mem
! began TO make alterations in the returns from
parrish sfa na sv "s n. s e Ms
showed me how to alter the hsures and furnished
u
morning. other CLERKS have seen 1t done; Governor
Wells came in repeatedly while the
invited Woodwork assist Woodward erased some Of
Abel came just they being burned; Abel said
such destruction usually done outside Of the place OF
make with the altered OF the returns
om Vernon parish IN the possessions OF the conitce
"Yes II is not in the ofce " the paper my home,
aud went from my pocket to that OF Mr. Spe.rng ""v
rom Vernon parish, but ASKED me to write down what nc
de- rod
spe airing is my unce he frequently conversed with
and asked tell him things that would help the
ssn he Voted ,or Scho,s and Hayes
The witness testified that both he and his uncle were
formerly hay inspectors at New Orleans but were re-
moved.
Mr. Seelye said to witness :-when you were asked
yesterday whether Governor Wells requested you TO
make the alteration did you not say he did notY A.
evaded an answer | am satisfied did not say Gov
crnor Wells did not make such request.
Q. The reporters notes say you thus testified A.
Then they wrong
.. Did It seem TO you perfectly right to make tho
alteratons' A. thought there was nothing wrong in
Obeyg instructions.
o. Did you think Governor Wells a rascal for max
Ing such a proposition? A. viii. shy have the APP
pearance OF being rascal for what have done
Y. But you committed a forgery A. ID not know
the alteration OF figures to be a forgery.
In reply to Mr.. Burchard The witness said he knew
OF no alteration having been made in the returns Of
any other Of the parishes
BY Mr.. Iawrence-Were not charges made against
you excessive charges while you occupied the office
OF hay INSPECTOR a. Not TO my knowledge. The
witness that he borrowed 81 900 OF Mr Spearng
to pay his expenses The Indebtedness was settled.
There was old account between Thorn. Mr. Spcaring
gave him $40 while they were in New York together,
Mr. Spearng telling him he had an advance from the
Sergeant at Arms.
BY Mr.. Ficld-How much scratching was doncs A.
do not know
During the further examination of the witness he
said the PRONUNCIATION of the fasilcd return was
signed by all the members OF the Returning Board.
The committee adjourned until tomorrow forenoon