The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-06-06
AUDITORIAL INVESTIGATION.
s'OUT OF THY OWN MOUTH SHALL YE
HE CONVICTED"

BE CONVICTED"
kellogg Tells what He Knows Abou,
Running n state Government.
The joint committee on the AUDITORS and
Treasures Offices met yesterday, Senator Steven
presiding.
VIM. Pitt Kellogg again took the stand.
Mr.. Aldige presented to witness the printed
report OF the committee OF 1875 TO Investigate the
affairs OF the Auditor and Treasurer, and the wit.
ness identified il, although on the previous day
he testified that the committee labors were con.
fined to the Treasures Office
Mr.. Aldige--The official journal Of the House
OF Representatives shows that on the Oath oil
April, 1875,
ARTICLES or IMPEACHMENT
we're brought against Chas. Clinton, then Audi.
tor, and that committee of Ave WAS appointed
TO carry them TO the Senate. Did those articles
not under the existing laws, act as suspension
from Office OF the State AUDITOR
The witness--I think not. believe that mat.
ter was submitted by myself to different persons
for their opinion, including members OF the sr-
ooup There wa also parallel case n
case, and I also consulted Warmoth upon IL, who,
with the others, was OF the opinion that q sus-
pension did not OCCUR unless by joint resolution
Of both houses of the General Assembly.
g.. Was there not law on the statutes cover
ing the case2
A. There was q statute, believe, but IL was
held that 1t con6icted with the constitution.
In response TO other inquiries the witness
stated that no was pretty sure that the Senate
would not act on II, and gave as reason for not
suspending and calling an election to fill the
vAcancy. that IL
WOULD COST TOO MUCH
10 hold o general election, and he thought, under
the circumstances, he had better wait awhile and
accept Mr.. Clinton's resignation.
Knew the jury In the Clinton case did not
agree tthere were eleven for conviction and one
for acqui tall, though believed Mr.. Clinton was
not guilty, Mt least Of intent, and that was the
opinion OF the experts, Messrs. Gardner, Phelps
and Cockburn, and got my impression from
them.
Acted as Governor to the 9Th OF January last.
Think I gaveinstructions to have the Offices bar
ricaded. During the fret week OF tho Legisa.
ture committee saw cle 40 to the barrioades
and their removal, but thought IL not necessary;
don't know that they did more than to protest.
According TO orders, during my term, think the
public bad free access to the Auditors and Treas
urer's offices. Gave no orders for
THE REMOVAL OF DOCUMENTS
or books from the offices, nor was consulted
upon that matter. During my term the doors
were open; think the barrioading did not take
place until q day or two before went out Of
office. When left the State House was not
conversant with the fact that tho Wills vouchers
or warrants had been taken away. Have heard
nothing from the missing books since returned.
Regret that the bond book Ia missing.
q. Do you know Of the existence Of, or are YOU
aware that warrants 447 to 452 and warrant asa
for 1888 on, issued to Wills for militia supplies.
were cashed for you by State Tax Collector Fair.
fax2
A. There may have been such transaction.
have had warrants cashed frequently. 1t may be
that II was
soME OF THAT STREET MONEY.
Probably these were some that Hawkins issued
injunctions against and in that case had to re-
fund the money or make some arrangement TO
meet them. That was a private matter merely.
ALI these we're held TO be enjoined by tho Treas-
urer, who would not pay them. Remember in
all cases that tho Treasurer said they were en-
oined; don't think there can be any question
about that.
Think Gov. Antoine appointed Mr. Fulton tax
collector. Don't know what time he nlAie hs
ast settlement. oftentimes the final settle
nents run over into January Of the next year.
Was not aware that Fulton was
LARGELY IN ARREARS
% the State. Il was the Auditors and ATTORNEY
ienerals duty to attend to such matters, and see
% the delinquents; think the Auditor could issue
he necessary instructions himself
Iappointed Mr.. Folger tax collector at the re-
luest Of great number OF people. He was n |
irm friend OF mine when was running for Gov.
rnor and when WAS the collector. He was spe- |
sal friend OF mine. James y. Clark urged his ap- |
continent also; did not know ct the time he was |
o be partner In the office. The business men |
rged Folger's appointment, and the papers here, |
believe, indorsed IL. consulted with the |
ueiness men about 10, and when left The Office
N the s h Of January last, l did not know the
ondition Of his accounts.
1.-THE DIS chow that Kellogg cancelled Mr.. |
'oger's official md as tax collector on Decem- |
er ~, 1876, the sureties being James 8. Clark,
J. Fulton, Pat keenan, and 3. j. Johnson for |
/ TOOK all the necessary precautions before |
Rncelled the bonds. Don't remember that I |
yer cancelled a tax collectors bond when he was
defaalter. Have heard that Mr.. Fulton
OWES SOMETHING TO THE STATE.
Have merely inquired OF Mr.. johnson where he |
!. Did not mention mr.. Jehnson's case to an
ttorney in Washington, nor did communicate
ny advice 70 johnson regarding his suit. Have
OF seen Mr.. Sholtz since the 9Th of Januarv
then left my office, so far as know, all of the
ificial documents OF the State were left there
any we're taken away IT was after 1 left the
flee. Don't know OF any law for barricading the
Hoes OF Auditor and Treasurer on the 9Th of
Anuary.
1 did not order the cancellation OF Mr.. Fulton's
ond. Appointed Merritt to investigate the
reasurers office. Don't recollect of giving him
Think there is law directipg monthly publi-
ltion OF q statement showing the condition
OF THE STATE TREASURY,
lough it has not been complied with. but do MT
now why. The public were constantly advised
trough my letters and reports of the condition
the State Treasury, and presume the Treasu-
II thought that was sufficient. 20 not remember
what time the last report was published. Quits
lely parties called upon me to have il nnb-
he'd, and think / called upon the Treasurer in
gard to II. Imade promise to have a state
emit published OF the bonds funded and I'M. !,
nded, and did SO.
IN THE NORTHERN PAPERS.
One reason the statements were not published |
ss because ! did NOT wish to give certain
ate as a football, and kick it around as thew
eased. s 2
To MIR. Keetng-Mr. Clinton insisted upon
ing out of Office; he wanted to go out in mid I
INNER, but requested him to remain until the
ose OF the year. When the public interest would +,
sitter admit OF changes regarded him as an
'nest man and good officer. though rather {
itutionaI officer - S'H-