Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-06-03
NUMBER 40

taken to do. do not think it would be wise
for me to go to Philadelphia or Baltimore for
the purpose of meeting you. In case you
should lind it convenient in Washington /
shall. Yours truly, STANLEY MATHEWS.
MIR. JAS. E. Anderson, Phila., Pa.
More of the Tell Tale Letters.
WASHINGTON, June 2.-The following CORES
pondence was also brought out in the course of
the examination of Jas. E. Anderson. The
hrst letter was sent in July last to the New
York Sun, including copies of the Weber and
Anderson letter to John Sherman, and sher-
mans reply, and six original letters written by
Anderson, five of them to D. A. Weber and
one, the last, to P. C. Butler. The following
is q letter from JAS E. Anderson under
fictitious initials:
NEW ORLEANS, July 2, 1a77.-Sir: D. A.
Weber and Jas. Z. Anderson were respectively
supervisors in East and West Feliciana parishes
during the last election. Some time during
the past winter placed sealed envelope in
the hands of a gentleman Of this city for safe
keeping. This envelope was opened by mis-
take, and found to contain, among other things,
the following documents which, taken in
rotation of dates, form an interesting inside
history OF the last election in Louisiana.
Weber was killed in March, and Anderson is
| now in Washington. Preserve the letters in
| closed. IS they may be needed for future use.
| tSigned,} w. B. f.
| LETTER FROM ANDERSON TO WEBER.
Nov. II, 1876.-Dear Don: Since answering
P's letter yesterday, giving Burkes proposition.
have thought that possibly might have put
my foot in it. 1t is very possible he may be
shy, or an actor, and his letter blind. How
ever, said nothing that could eliminate either
of u.s. merely stating that had given Burke
reply. stated, however, that in case he Jaw
you to show you my letter and ask your advice
as one here acting in accord. No doubt it will
bring him to the city and should he call act
carefully. I doubt if he is able to substantiate
his statements and would not give CONT
mental for them unless he can. Have you
learned anything about the high joints? They
are cursing me heavily and assert that l have
sold out. Am going to Montalda tonight.
Will meet you at II sharp if there is anything
new. (Signed) ANDERSON.
NO FAITH IN SHERMAN.
Nov. rs, 1s76-My Dear Sir: Come round 70
my house this morning. I am not satisfied,
have no more faith in Sherman, Matthews, etv.,
than have in Pitt Kellogg. Unless We set
written guarantee that we shall be taken care
of am unwilling to 60 step further. Come
about 10 o'clock ID. will be out by that
time. We ought to see Sherman again, and in
sist on q written agreement. Yours truly,
(Signed) ANDERSON.
LETTER FROM ANDERSON.
To p. C. Butler, Custom House, New Or
leans, La, Collectors Office, Nov. 16, 1876
My dear sir: Yours of the 18th, was certainly
a surprise. l thought fully comprehended
the capability of these scoundrels, but your
letter has removed that impression. l have
suspected that you knew more of certain affairs
h than you cared to tell. l made no protest
against the returns, simply statement of
l what really occurred and what came under my
: observation. The parish will be thrown ont
3 and nothing could have done or can do will
! prevent it. Had you confded in me before we
! might together have accomplished something.
: AS it is, there is in putting my head
: against stone wall. I disliked the idea OF
; making overtures to the Democrats and was al
i sea to what action to take in regard
to your request. To-day Major Burke sent TO,
me and stated they were DESTROYS of saving tn,
parish and asked what assistance could give
r him, and what l wanted. l repeated your
). statement yer batim save as regards Packard
which is too incredible to make, unless strong
ly corroborated. Ibid not, however, mention
your name, and left him under the impression
70 that would substantiate the statement made
- He offered me "a, O0O and 81, 800 positio,
:, for four years. Your fears that you would b.
obliged to leave the State in case you made
7 the exposure think are groundless. The peopl
would overlook your completely in thei
Joy at the result which woul'
probably follow. But admitting tina
J. you must leave, think this amount. togethe
with the position would give you fair start il
any part of the country. Should you accep
write Burke. Notify me also and l shall es
plain the matter to him. Had you not bette
I'd come to the city. Let ME warn you agains
te one thing. don't make the attempt unless 20
at have documentary evidence to prove your al
" sertions If you have simply heard Dick in
+ struct Tom and Harry to perform some piecee
to rascality, do not attempt to prove it by th
Mt evidence of the latter. They will swear tina
or nothing of the kind ever occurred, and 20
C will be regarded as a falsifer. That is whel
s- the shoe pinches me. Why, could prove all
d.. know. some of these detestable scoundre
'u would be enjoying the hospitality {
&c Baton Rouge penitentlary mstea
IN of running the State government OF Louisiana
Thanks for your kind invitation to come III
don't think that the climate would be benz
fetal to me, especially at this period. May tt
r: devil take the day consented to go to Ea.
We Feliciana. Let me hear from you soon. TAX
ng no steps without consulting me. / am anxio1
r- to break down these rascals but there is no III
ad in breaking our necks unless we can accompiis
he something. Should you call D. A. Weber sho
ne him this letter and consult with him. We al
1t acting together. Truly yours
ra (Signed JAMES 4. ANDERSON.