The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-02
MADDOx's TESTIMONY.
The Bargain Between Him and Wells.
Two Hundred Thousand Dollars for Him.
self and Anderson and Something
for The "Nisgers."
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| WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The following are the
most important parts OF Maddox's testimony to-
day:
| J. Madison Wells was present while Maddox
testified and though he seemed to vince once or
twice, stood 1t, in the main, pretty we'll.
Maddox said
There were three letters written by Wells
concerning the action Of the Returning Bosrd !;
they are lot now In my possession, but are under
| my control. I will produce them Tomorrow. Two
| Of these three letters were written by Wells to
| myself and one TO Senator Wst. The night
before the letters were written by Wells, 1t was
agreed upon that they should bs written. Wells
| and had conversation on the 18th Of Novem-
Der about the political situation. Wells proposed
that should go to Washington and explain the
situation. The next morning, when arrived at
the Office, Wells WAS writing letters. One was to
Senator West, which he sealed up; this one has
n. YER been delivered; the other IVES to me, as
letter OF credentials. Wells said his life was in
Danger; he had big Job on hand and would not
take the risk OF making the return for the Re-
publican party unless he was compensated; he
said he might be killed, and he wanted to be paid
for bis risk.
Query-what did Wells soy he proposed to
charge7
Answer-~He stated that he would like to serve
his party and make the return for Hayes; but he
would not do IL unless he was paid for IL. He
said the majority was 10 heavy for Tilden that
the job was hard one, and he did not know
whore he should commence throwing out. On
the ground Of necessity, he might have to throw
out the vote OF New Orleans. He asked me to
come to Washington and see influential mon
there to protect him, and get the amount of
money necessary TO satisfy him. Wells wanted q
million.
Odd he say the amount he wanted'
Ale said he ought to have one million dol
lars.
Q-Did you take the letters Wells gave you to
Washington
Al did; made use OF two Of them, the
ones addressed to me. / showed the long letter
addressed to me 10 the President, TO secretsry
Cameron, and 10 Secretary Chandler. Isaw the
Secretary OF War, and stated to him the case as
Wells presented it; told him the large amount
OF MONEY that Wells wanted, and the Secretary
declined. / then endeavored to carry out a sec-
ond proposition that was understood between
Wells and myself.
witness then gave the memorands Of agree
ment about The million OF dollars) I Arranged
the details. My intention was to have had a fifth
man elected. DR.. Kennedy, and Wells was then to
resign on pretense OF anger and indignation over
the appointment. VAS to submit plan, which
Wells said would be acceptable to him. Wells
said he wanted for himself and Anderson at least
txUn bpp "A Jpfl
wanted smaller sums for the niggers : he did not
say exactly how much for the latter, but he
wanted something for them.
Odd Wells ray what he would do with his
party II they declined bis offer2
Ale said IL they did not treat him right, he
would beat them. After the negotiati n failed,
I returned to New Orleans and told Wells Of tn.
failure. He then suggested that try and make
terms with the Democrats there. did try and
failed. When I went to New Orleans as a reve-
agent, was requested 10 note the political
situation and report. ] Understood 1t was at the
request OF Mr.. Chandler. Col. Casey told me
that Secretary Chandler desi cd me to 60 to New
Orean. and watch the situation. My expenses
we're paid by the Internal Revenue Deparm snt.
Just before the election I was travelling on reve-
nue. service in Maryland and Virginia; 1 was
engaged in purely revenue busners, and
not in poll ical matters before the election. On
the 9th Of December. Wefs told me that the
board would bring in majority OF between 1900
and 1900 for the Hayes electors.
Q-Did Vel tell you where he would throw
ont ? Ale said that he would throw out votes
where he could do go to the best advantage.
BUELL..