Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-10-24


Colonel Peltons reply TO this inquiry has
not been found, but its nature is plain enough
from Mr.. Weeds rejoinder of November IA,
saying the parties were to report that morn
ing. Weeds movements began to excite sus-
picion in Columbia, and his position grew un-
comfortable. He proposed to hurry matters,
and. then to turn over the negotiations to
somebody else. He says:
COLUMBIA, November IA.
Henry Havemeyer, New York Nothing
definite yet, but working. Things mixeo
here. One party claims Hampton party are
trading off 1ilden. don't believe it. Pro
ceedings in Court don't seem to disturb Cham
berlain party. Shall increase to $50, 900, If
required 10 make sure Select good man to
send down if required, as that is the only
way; I'm watched, and if it is as we'll l think
better turn over the matter here to Cover
nor Randolph. WEED.
The answer this time was prompt and posi-
tive, for Gramercy Park, too, was becoming
uneasy.
NBw York, November IA.
Smith Weed, Columbia {: Telegram here.
You can go so if necessary. Perhaps the use
| of future prospects" for some part, but you
| must see that trading Is not done. l doubt
whether you can trust it to person you name.
Kennedy and others should be able to assist.
When do you thiak you Can reach conclusion?
Keep me advised. Telegraph what the ma
| jority is on Tilden. Friend will go through on
train, leaving here at six tonight. See him.
DENMARK.
Arrangements for getting the Board certain
| sa.r. to ba1a mot ryifh apfire anDrOhatiOp in
New York, although with Characteristic eau
tion Mr. Pelton's principal urged Weed as
follows:
NEw YoEK, November 16.
! Smith! Weed, Columbia Last telegram
here. There is, undoubtedly, good ground
| upon which favorable decision could be
| had, but to be consistent and sustalnable, II
would and should involve electing Hampton
or else it would be involved in Inconsistencies
| impossible to sustain. You must be satisfied
that actionupon which papers issue is justified
by facts, aud all trading is prevented. Try
and make .(one) portion payable after the
votes are (cast), and another portion after the
| final result. Doubtless good faith is intended,
but there should be sufficient guarantee ac-
cepted. These conditions are very important.
| Telegraph result and what you want done.
DENMARK.
| Mr.. Weed replied:
COLUMBIA, November 16.
Henry Havemeyer, New York Telegram
received too late to answer last night. Don't
quite understand. Do you want me to go to
the home of Stearns, Florida? Board, late
last night, demanded $4,000 for giving US
two or three Electors. The interceder will
want something besides, think ten thousand.
What shall dop Get no aid from the
Hampton party, who, to say least, are indif-
ferent. WEED.
| Mr. Pelton's answer needs not one word of
comment
NEW YORK, November 16.
Smith Weed, Columbia Your telegram
here. Should be willing to accept Believe
if Chamberlain and Board unite to prevent
trading, and expense was made dependent on
final success of Tilden in March, am inclined
to think Florida best SOIL If you can fix this
contingently, or leave it open safely or in
reliable hands, you had better visit Florida
Immediately. See that our friends remain;
can't get others to go. Give me the exact
condition tonight. Capt. Lieutenant Anna
Jane. DENMARK.
Weed answers
| COLUMBIA, November 16.
Henry Havemeyer Telegram received.
1t looks now as though the thing would work
at $75, 900 for all seven votes. Have safe
man to bring stuff on, receiving telegram in
morning. Think now | will meet him with
party at Baltimore. Could not make it de-
pend on Marc, but would on regular certifi-
Gates of the Board and other officers. The
exact status is, that two of the Board have
agreed and are consulting with the thirC,
| uuhi oh 10 q nd uyilI to ncrhf
| They set stakes, and assented, but Can with
draw. Portugal telsgraphed me to-day to
spare no cost. It's late for me to go to Flor
ida, but will see and telegraph you to night
Answer me soon and definitely. WEED.
| Pelton answered
Telegram of thirty-ive (words) here. Full
telegram left before this morning. Speak
when received. Charles Thomas Jones, Cap
| tain Anna.
| Unfortunately we have not found this (full)
telegram, but the nature Of it may be inferred
with perfect assurance from the a,acrity of
Mr.. Weeds rejoinder:
Telegram received; (wilD see parties instant
ly, perhaps two hours before answer; will try
and get conditions.
Smith Weed pushed his negotiations zeal
ousy, and finally telegraphs:
| COLUMBIA, November 1S.
Henry Havemyer, New York-MajorIty Of
Board have been secured. The cost is $50, 900
to be sent as follows One parcel of $50, 900,
one of $40, 1000, and one of $4,000, all to be
$500 or 81, 900 bill notes, to be deposited as
the parties accept; and given up upon note of
hand of HamptonG. e., State of South Caro-
lina) being given to Tildens friends. The
three packs should be sent without inscription,
and tonight, unless you receive a telegram
from me cOuntermanding- Shall try TO secure
everything by the plan of deposit. The
friends Of Hampton and (BaVaria) are here in
force and | fear their money and careful
watching and intimidation of the Board. For
Gods sake let it go if you can. Be safe in
Florida or South Carolina. Do this at once,
and have cash ready to reach Baltimore Sun
day night. Telegraph decidedly whether it
will be done.
No doubt Smith Weed did get the ''definite
answer he desired before s o'clock, for he
broke out in the following exultant dispatch:
Looks well now. You must have money at
Barnum's in Baltimore, early Monday morn
ing. go at 10 tonight.
Weed arrived ia Baltimore November 90,
and New York November %, but the action
of the South Carolina Court split the milk and
Tilden's chance of buying the Board was lost
forever.
An AuriferO us Meteor.