Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-06-02

scented by Hon. Samuel Shellebarger, my coun-
sci, who will hand you this He is instructed
to assist you to make the investigation thorough
and complete, and, through the members of
your committee, to examine witnesses who will
prove the allegations stated in my letter Of the
goth ultimo. Very respectfully,
JOHN SHERMAN.
The Investigation.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-The Potter investigat-
ing committee met to-day, all the members
present, and MIR. Potter announced as the sub
committee to visit Florida, Messrs. Hunton,
Springer and Hiscock.
JAMES E. ANDERSON,
of Philadelphia, previously supervisor of reg
istration Of East Feliciana parish, Louisiana
was the first witness called, and Representative
MacMahon began the examination. After Civ
ing detailed statement of the duties Of the
supervisor of registration Anderson said he
had seen document known
THE SHERMAN PROTEST
and that it had been altered, not being the
same when signed by him. In reply to a
question to the alterations witness said there
were two or three additional paragraphs in the
document and that it was filled in in several
places.
WANTED TO MAKE WAY WITH HIM.
Several documents were read giving detailed
statements of the manner in which his IAN
derson's) life was endangered, and regarding
intimidation, &C., in his parish. He was of
the opinion that because he would not carry
out the ideas of Gov. Kellogg and others they
were desirous of driving him out of the parish
In an interview with Governor Kellogg he was
lrol hry,y h ulo 1cN
and he replied about fifteen hundred Demo
cratic majority. Gen. Kellogg said that will
never do, and suggested that Anderson rally
the colored voters Of two polls and carry them
and let the remainder of the polls go Demo-
cratic, remarking further that wit
disturbance in consequence thereof, and
THROW THE DEMOCRATIC VOTES OUT.
document was produced purportng to be
an affidavit which had been signed by witness
and Daniel Weber, supervisor of West Felici-
ana parish, wherein those gentlemen refused to
sign protest against the result Of their
parishes, they knew that large Democratic
gains had been attained by legitimate means.
The original of this affidavit witness said was
recently in the possession of Hon. Stanley
Matthews.
GLAD TO SEE HIM.
While in New Orleans he heard that John
Sherman was in the city and desired to see
Daniel Weber and himself. Whereupon he
called at the St. Charles hotel to see Sherman.
but failed to find him. Later they found him
at Maleary's restaurant, Canal street. Weber
advanced, addressing Sherman. The latter re-
marked, "Glad to see YOU
THE BARGAIN.
Sherman said Gentlemen, want to see
you. l understand there is difficulty in your
parishes. The assistance Of every representa-
tive and true patriot is needed and trust YOU
will stand by u.s." They remarked that in en-
deavoring to do their duty they incurred the
displeasure of Packard and Kellogg and were
compelled to leave their respective parishes.
and in event Of Packard's election as governor
they could get nothingIfrom the administration,
whereupon they were assured by Sherman that
they would be cared for, as Hayes would con-
troll the federal patronage. Ali he desired of
them was that they confirm and let the record
run along as it was. After the lapse of short
time Weber and Anderson concluded to for
ward a letter to Sherman informing him that
they were not satisfied with their conversation
with him as regards being taken care of and re-
questing that he should inform them in writ
ing as to whom they should look to for the full
flment of his promises.
Hiscock, Butler and Cox, of the committee.
objected to the reading of what was claimed by
witness to be copy Of the reply to their letter
W Oueiulan, taking Ine ground that Sherman
should see the document, and if he recognized
it as copy of his reply, then and not till
then, should it be admitted in evidence.
Judge Shellabarger, counsel for Mr. Sherman.
said, IN reply to question, that he had no
knowledge of Sherman's ever writing such a
letter.
Mr.. Butler offered resolution. which was
adopted. providing that the paper identified be
received, but not until Secretary Sherman be
called before the committee and have ansoppor
tunity to see it, whereupon Chairman Potter
notified Secretary Sherman of the action of the
committee.
RAISING FL.
letter was produced, signed by the wit
ness, addressed to Weber, stating that Packard
was raising hi because of their refusal to pro-
test against the returns in their respective par-
ishes.
recess was then taken.
NEVER BUT IF I DID.
After recess Secretary Sherman appeared, and
the letter which was claimed by Anderson to be
reply to his letter was shown to the secretary.
who said: Mr.. chairman, believe, from nv
recollection of the views have taken, that I
never wrote such letter. If wrote it, it
must have been when the returning officers con-