The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1877-04-12

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question. In letter 10 the Pres
ident the Latter entered = solemn protest against
the removal Of the tzoopa.
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MATTHEW'S AND FOSTER.
Their Letters Relative - Aaalrs IN
Louisiana ana south yCaro1lna-
Statements ~ Congfessaaen 0rovtn
and Foster.
The Louisville Cosrier-y Journal Of the 39tA
contains IN account of an interview with John
Young Brown, of Kentucky, in which be explainl
in detail his part in connection with III
Matthews-Foster letter relative 70 affairs In
Louisiana and South Carolina. He says thai
on the 26th Of February he went, in company
With Senator Gordon, 10 go Representative Foo
ter and stated that be (Brown) should continue
to vote against all dilatory motions pending ths
Electoral count in any event, unless no thought
that by voting to complete The count which
was 10 result in the Inauguration Of ME-
Hayes, he would be adding directly or in
directly in perpetuating the usurpation1
Of Packard and Chamberlain in tha
States of Louisiana and South Carolina. In
such case he would reverse his action and do his
very utmost b defeat the execution of the hill
regardless OF consequence calamitous to the
country, as be believed they would be; he stated
that he knew Of several prominent gentlemen
who would join him in this course, and ths
Electoral count would thus he defeated. Mr..
Foster replied that he believed this. Mr.. Brow1
then told him he had come 10 request of hin.
(rostcr) written assurance that If Hayes
was inaugurated he would restore homo
rule in the States Of Louisiana aud
South Carolina; that the people Of the States
should control their own affairs in their own.
way, ~ free from any interruption by the Fed
oral authority A. the State Of Ohio he wanted
no bargain, NO agreement but be desired .
written assurance from him (Foster) that the
policy of Mr.. Hayes would be - indicated, and
from him specially by reason of his very in
innate relations with Mr.. Hayes. Mr.. Fosters
reply to all this was frank, full, earnest, and
satisfactory to Gen. Gordon and Mr..
Brown: Mr.. Foster agreed 10 give ths
desired letter, and said he would also
request Mr.. Stanley Matthews to sign it Two
Letters were subsequently given, one (the origi-
nall signed by Mr.. Foster alone, and the second
BY both Matthews and Foster. With regard to
the second, Nh. Foster had sa.ei tO Mr.. Brown
that it is intended to cover the whole case, and
I an promise you there will be NO doubt about
the ful6llment Of all the as mrances have given
you" The letters a.s a follews:
HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVE
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 26, 1877.
"0ENrLEMES: Referring to the conversation
had with you yesterday, in which Gov. Hayes
policy rs to the status of certain Southern Sts' -
vas discussed, We desire to say in reply that va
can assure you in the strongest possible
manner of our great desire to have
adopted such q policy Is will give 70
The people of the States of South
Carolina and Louisiana the right to control
their own affairs in their own way, and to say
further we feel authorized from an acquaintance
and knowledge Of Gov. Hayes and his views IN
this question t. pledge ourselves to you for him
that such will be his policy.
Q5igned) "CHAs. FosrEs.
ITO the Hon. John Young Brown and the Hon.
John b 0ocdoa."
WASHINGTON CnY, Feb n, 1877.
"GExTIExEx: Referring to the conversation
had with You yesterday. in which Gov. Hayes
policy ~ to the status of certain Southern States
was discussed, We desire to cay We can assure
you, in the strongest possible manner, of our
great desire to have him adopt such . policy a
will give to the people of the State of South Car
DINA and Louisiana the right to control their
own affairs in their own way, subject only to the
Constitution of the United States and the Lawn
AAoUC Al RAkoVdOCS t0ex0Ok, ana % 88Y lUxJnof.
that from An acquaintance with and knowledge
of Gov. Hayes and his views We hav, the most
complete confidence that such will be the policy
of his Administration. Respectfully,
(6igned) "6rANLKY MATTHEWS,
"CHARLHs FOSTER.
To the Hons. John B. Gordon and John Youns
Brown"
At Fostoria, ON the 18th, in an interview, Mr..
Foster stated that During the final hours Of
the count under the Electoral bill, several South
ern gentlemen who were opposing the filibuster-
ing movement were solicitous that they should
have definite assurances from Hayes a. (: his
Southern policy. An informal meeting VA. -
ranged, at which were present, - friends Of
Hayes, Messrs. Sherman, Garfield, Deni-
son, Matthews and myself. Tho object of
The meeting was simply to arrive at .
better understanding in regard to the
policy of the incoming Administration. They
on their part did not claim that the assurances
they asked for were to determine their action -
% the carrying out of the provisions of the
Electoral bill, bat they desired them a. a guar
antee to their people that they acted in good
Faith. To this end they desired that Hayes give
10 them only such guarantees - he had already
given 70 his own friends. In reply it was stated
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this time for Hayes 70 give any assurances
6oreshadowlng his policy, but that We felt fully
justified In s.ating, from our knowledge Of the
views and intentions Of Gov. Hayes, that his
policy would b TO favor local self government
and home-rule in he South" No assurance
were given ~ coming directly from Gov. Hayes,
but simply belief - to his (Hayes0 oourse,
based upon communications from and convene
lions with him. No written compact was entered
into. and all allegation to that effect, o. far
- he (Foster) had any knowledye, were the
meregt moonshine; they had NO authority {,
make compact binding Gov. Hayes, and they
distinctly stated the impeopeiety and indelicacy
pf making such . compact at that time and
under the circumstances. The letters written {,
Mr.. Brown was the result Of coavesstion with
him, in which hs (Brown) asked for written a.
.urances for his future justification; be distin t.
y stated that he did not AJAX this - . condition
of carrying ont the provisions Of The Electoral
bill; that he regarded that - . matter of
perS0nal honor, and that NO power could
coerce him TO do otherwise than faithfully stand
y the provisions Of the bill; he asked that the
paper be signed BY Mr.. Matthews and Mr.. Foster,
md be Addressed 70 him and Senator Gordon.
Air. Foster expressed . willingness to accedc to
his wishes, aad tho paper was prepared, signed
and delivered. he Foster) had NO recollection
sf having any conversation with Senator Gordon
On the subject Of writing this lettee.
Obeying Orders.