The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-02-08
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 8, 1877.
THE LOUISIANA oRooKEDNEss- MADDOX
PRODUCES THOSE LETTERS.

'Thh lOOlblAhA OhOOhhbNhAop "hDDN%A
PRODUCES THOSE LETTERS.
The House Committee on the Powers
Privileges and Duties of the House over
the Electoral Count met this morning and
examined DIR. d. w Downds, Republi-
can elector from Wisconsin. He said he
did not think, as an examining surgeon
of the Pension office, he was disqualified
as an elector. lie held the place OF ex-
amining surgeon when he was elected,
and held it when he cast his vote in the
electoral college and holds it now. He
received no salary, but received fee of
ten dollars in each case. No question of
his eligibility was raised before the elec-
ton, but it was afterwards.
MADDOX PRODUCES THE TWO LETTERS,
]. Harris Maddox was called-He said
he felt very much indisposed, and asked
to have his examination postponed till
Monday.
Mr. Field-Have you the two letters of
which you spoke in your previous testi-
monyP
Al have.
Mr.. Fieli-Please produce them,
Witness produced two letters, one seal
ed in an envelope addressed to "Hon. j.
R. West, Washington, D. c." and one un-
sealed addressed to himself
The following is the letter written by
Welsto Maddox:
New Orleans, Nov. 20, 1851. II.
Maddox-Dear misunderstanding the
political condition of matters here, from
association with both political parties,
and a'friend of the President and Gov
ernment officer, would it not be consid-
cred a part of your-to 60 at once to
Washington with as little delay as possi-
BILE, and place before the President the
condition and pending dangers of the
situation? Should you conclude upon
prompt action in the premises allow me
to commend you to Senator West, who
is my friend, and with whom you will
fully communicate.
J. MADISON WELLS.
Witness said he was dismissed from
the treasury department Yesterday. He
produced the dismissal. 1t was from
Commissioner Raum, revoking his war
rant of appointment He received it
this morning through the mail. Witness
said the superscription on the envelope
of the letter from Wells to himself was
written by himself in New Orleans.
@. Who did you give the envelope to?
A. Col. Jack Wheaton; ne was Adju-
tant General of the State of Louisiana
when Kellogg went out.
@. From whom did you receive the
letter this morning?
A. From the postman.
Witness produced the following dis
patch;
New Orleans, Feb. 2, 1S77.-J. H. Mad
dox, III Fourteenth street, Washington,
D. C.-Directed envelope sent you by
mail last Wednesday. A. WALKER.
Another dispatch leads:
New Orleans, Feb. 2, 1871. H. Mad
dox, III Fourteenth street.-Name of
party directing envelope inclosing letters
not to be mentioned. A. WALKER.
Senator West then came into the room
and opened the sealed letter. 1t read
New ORLEANS, Nov. 81, 1875.
My Dear Senator
I regret much not seeing you when
here. I wanted to say much to you that
would be at least imprudent to put upon
paper. l trust, however, to meet you in
Washington as soon as the canvass is
over, and which is now upon us. Our
duties as returning officers have augmen-
ted the magnitude of the destiny of the
two great parties May / not say the ma
toni fully comprehend the situation,
as well as my dnty to the greatest living
general, U. S. Grant, and not with my
consent shall the oppressed people be
governed by his paroled prisoners. aided
by the white livered towards of the
North. Let me, my esteemed sir, warn
you of the danger. Millions have been
sent here and will be used in the interest
of Tilden, and unless some counter move
ment, it will be impossible for me or any
other person to arrest its result. The
gentleman presenting this letter is fully
aware of the moves, and fyou allow,
will communicate freely. See our friends
and act promptly, or results will be dis
astrous. A hint to the wise. Strictly
confidential.
Yours very truly,
j. MADISON WELLS.
Hon. J. R. West, Washington, D. G.
Sanator West said he had never seen