Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-03
The Eouisian Il Investigation.

The EOuISian Il investigation.
WASHINGTON, Feb. G.-Ihc Iouisaaa Ia.
vestlgating Committee 0! the House met ag2i;
this morning, when Maddox was recalled, anG
after some preliminary questions, Wis asked il
he had in his possession tie letters Of Well, 10
himself and Senator West. W!thou! mu.ij
hesitation the witness produced two letters 10
enc envelope, which he stated lie hal rcccIye.
from New Orleans last night IRON \. Walker,
who had gotten them from Col. Jack Wharton.
with whom they had been Left when witnoss c:'
New Orleans. Witness looked upon Wharton
as the head AID brains Of the republican, parry
Of Louisiana. The letter from Wells 10 Mad.
dox is as follows:
New ORLEANS, 10th Now, ISL.
To Mr.. j. H. -Nadclor, New Orleans:
DEAR SIR: Understanding the political coz
diton of matters here, from association WITH
both political parties, and friend CT the Pre-
dent, and 4 government officer, would It 10. /.
considered 4 part OF your - to 20. :: once t.
Washington with as little delay as possible Az
place before the President the condition AL
the pending dangers OF the situation. Sht@.'
you conclude upon prompt action IN the rr.m.-
scs, allow me to commend you 70 Senator 81.
who is my friend, ard with whom You ~:
freely communicate. Yours truly,
}. MADISON WELLS.
The letter Of Wells - Yves: waS sealed III!
the committee merely examined tle sup3E=eTii
lion requesting lha, :. note should he sent t.
Senator West requesting his appearance before
the committee to open the letter. In 'e~
minutes, however, West came INTO tie com
mittec room, having been informed Of wha'
was going on and Mr.. Field rcqucslc! We
to open the letter and iivuIgc thc contents
which West proceeded to 90 and having GU
the envelope aud taken cut he nptc read g.
iollows:-
New ORLEANS. LA., NJT. -, $50.
lUy Dedr Senator: | regret much not s'9las
you when here. waited to say much to you.
which would be- at least, lmprudemt to Fu, ",.'
paper, | trust, however, to meet you Ia " '''.
ington as soon as the canvass Is over wiz" =
now upon u. Our duties as returning oih"a-
have augmented the magnitude OF ihG G"'.'
OF the two great partcs-may | not say &"
nation. fully comprehend the StuHuon ~
we'll as my duty to the Presidcnt-l:lc Sta1'''
living general-U. 5. Grant, and no, "it'! "!'
consent shall this oppressed paopIH b. so'efnn''
by his parolcd prisoners, aided by Their "''''
Iivered towards OF the North. IT, Ii', ~
esteemed sir, warn you OF the danger. .f..'..
have been sent here and will be Used IL i"' u
tercst OF Ildcn, and uolcss there II som ; 'u'..
movement it will be Impossible Tor ~ 10 ~
other individual to arrest l'a produ:'''e' s'. Vs..
The gentleman who presents THIS letter : '',I
aware Of the move, and il you Will al" ".
freely. See our tricHli :"i -.
or the the result Will &c dis'-t''"
A hint to the wise. Strictly rr@A'2 1;' '''
J. MhpI*O% WhiL~
J. X. West, Washington, y. {.
As West proceeded with the read!"- DC g.
came very much agiiatcd, his uttc:anre' 1''''
almost clicked aud apparcutIy d!cado" WEES
was to come, hut he assumed an air Of 'fa''"
which. however, bcIicd lis lteiinH. ana = t..''
observer could not help noticing his reI'1a''''
and when the reading was over L2 DIRE" '.''
breath. He stated that this was shc hrs ''"
he had seen the letter and asked to maze '''''.
nent in reference to Maddox, but the 2'a'"
zee declined to hear him at this time "1'
hcreupon with al air Of disgust at me '''''
Y offered Senator left the room VT" = $500
1auion, shortly after the committee io'N
cess. I.... Z
The cvdcuca is conceded to be perfectly S ...
;usvo of the fraud pcrpetra'ed IN h'u,.I', &
md the implication Of the rntnrnIns 'D', g
hat State with the knowledge and CON- g
neil high in authority 10 Washington B
Wartieid & Hall always have Ne'Is La,'
or any who cali. We will also, 10 J4,'', ,...
hem, say that We are never aI!ii" % rr.. s.
nakiug a mistake when we give '''I' e
cription tu compound.
"All the health | eDiov ard even ~ IS: 3
nay say, is in consequence of Simmer, o' - b
Regulator. | would not take one MI''V' Sc
urs for my oRfest 10 that medicine. -, 81
wv. H. WILSON. WcIboro' f"' So