The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-05
The Election Investigation.


was examining surgeon of the pension
office, but did not think 1t made him In
eligible for elector, as he received no salary,
only fees for examinations.
Maddox was then recalled
BY Mr.. Field-Have you the letters of
which you have spoken2 Al feel much
indisposed this morning, and would there
tore ask to be excused till Monday.
Mr.. Field-Hsve you the letters2 A.
have.
Mr.. Field-Please produce them.
Witness did 30.
Mr.. Field (presening one of the letters)
is this the sealed letter addressed to Hon.
j. II. West. Washington, ID. c., to which
you have referred? Ayes, it appears to
be the same letter.
Q.-(Presenting another letter)-Is this
the open letter? Ayes, the one ad-
dressed to me.
Mr. Field then read the letter as follows;
New Orleans, Nov 20, 1s76-To J. II.
Maddox, New Orleans-Dear Sir: Under
s,andiDg the political condition of matters
here from association with both political
parties, and friend of the president and
government officers, would 1t not be con
sidered part Of your duty to 60 at oHce
to Washington, with as little delay as pos
sible, aod place before the president the
condition and pending dangers OF the situa-
tinn. Should you conclude upon prompt
action In the premises, allow me to COM
mel you to Senator West, who is my
friend, and with whom you will freely
communicate. Yours, verv truly,
G5igned 5. MADISON WELLS.
Witness said when he frat alluded to the
letters they we're in New Orleans, but had
been received to-day. At this point Sena-
tor West came in, when Mr.. Field asked
him to open the letter addressed to him,
which be did, and read the contents as
follows:
New Orleans, La, Nov. 81, 1876-My
Dear Senator regret much not seeing
you " hen here. | wanted To say much 10
you which would be, at least, imprudent to
put upon paper trust, however, to meet
YOU in Washington as soon as the canvass
is over which is upon US. Our duties as
returning officers lave augm. nted the mag
nitude Of the destiny of the two great pa
ties, may not say the nation. l fully
comprehend the situation, as well as my
duty to the greatest living general, U. 5.
| Grant, and not with my consent shall
this oppressed people be governed
| by his paroled prisoners, aided by their
white livered towards of the north. Let
me, my esteemed sir, warn you of the dan
ger. Millions have been sent here and will
be used Ill the interest of Tilden, and un-
| less some counter movement is made 1t
will be impossible for me or any other in
divdual to arrest its proscrlptive results.
The gentleman presenting this letter is full
| ly aware of the moves and if you allow,
will communicate freely to our friends and
act promptly, or the results will be disas-
trous. Hint to the wise. Strictly private
and confidential. Yours, very truly,
j. MADISON WELLS.
To Hon. J. r. WEST, Washington, ID. G.
Senator West permitted the committee to
take copy of the letter. Lawrence asked
Maddox whether anybody offered him
$50, 000 to report in favor or ,ne cotton
claim, which he went to Louisiana to in
ves,iga,e. Witness replied that no direct
offer was suggested. 1t was after an un-
favorable report had been made by him
that the person said if he had made diff
ferent report he might have realized money.
Having been asked to give the name of the
person, Maddox replied that he preferred
not to, as the person merely made the re-
mark referred to.
The name of this person having been de-
manded by a majority OF the committee,
witness said it was Mcguire. He did moi
know his Christian name, but would ascer.
tpin by Monday.
Mr.. Sparks-Was it Con. Mcguire?
Witness-Think it was.
Mr.. Sparks remarked that Mcguire was
connected with the st. Louis whisky frauds,
The committee then cleared the room fol
private consultation.
GOV. WELLS WANTS HIS SAY.
AT the afternoon session of the house
powers and privileges committee, Satur
day, Gov. Wells submitted the following
letter:
The testimony of Joseph II. Maddox
having been taken by the committee II
reference to alleged conversations between
him and myself, and certain letters having
been produced, most respectfully inss,
that my testimony IN relation to these mat
tiers should be taken without delay. fee
it is due me that what l may desire to say
on that subject should be known to the
committee Immediately, and that the fact
should go to the country with those lat
ters. There is nothing in connection will
my conduct as a member of the returning
board or as an individual touching thu
subj ct under consideration which l desire
to withhold. On the contrary, am anxi
GUS that the whole Of these facts shall b
known. / also desire to be Intercepted il
relation to the ma ter testified Uitllefield
affecting me, and | most respectfully pro
test against further delay In the matter 0
my examination.
(Signed,) j. MADISON WELLS.
The committee decided to examin
Wells Monday. 1t is announced that cor
roborative testimony of Maddox and Lit
tlefeld's testimony will be offered tn
coming week.