Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-06-25
WASHINGTON
THE POTTER EXAMINING COMMITTED


Washington, June 25.-The examination
of Mrs. jerks was resumed to-day as soon
as the Potter committee met. She said that
she had not yet received the letter inquired
for yesterday, and did not know whether
they would be of any importance. Witness
had seen this Weber at Donaldsonville
shortly before leaving for Washington, and
Mrs. Weber had told her that Anderson had
said that she, Mrs. jerks, had received
about one hundred thou and dollars for GER
tain documents, and appeared somewhat
hurt, because she had received no portion
Of the money. Mrs. jerks, however, in
formed Mrs. Weber that she had never re-
ceived any money whatever. Gen. Shell
don had requested witness to visit Mrs
Weber with the view of having her come
10 Washington.
Mr.. Springer-Is it not fact that
Sheldon wanted Mrs. Weber to come tc
New Orleans, and make an affidavit to the
effect that there was no such document, as
the 80 called Sherman letter, in existence!
Witness-No sir. You are entirely mis-
taken about that.
Mr.. Springer inquired if the witness re-
ceived any other consideration from Gen
Sheldon, excepting her actual expenses.
Witness-Very sharply: No sir, and il
was but four dollars. You need not distress
yourself about it.
Witness was asked by the chairman if she
would produce the letters desired tomorrow
morning, if they arrived. A-Oh, yes! II
they arrive, will produce them.
GEN. HENRY v. BoYNToN,
correspondent Of the Cincinnati Gazette, Wal
recalled, and said that the president never
during their conversation, gave him to un
derstand that Anderson was in possession o
political secrets. He derived the ilnpres
sion entirely from newspapers. Gen. Com
ly was present during the entire conversa
ton, and heard all, including the Anderson
matter.
Gen. Butler inquired if the witness eve
had an interview with any one in Washing
ton regarding Anderson and others connect
ed with the dirty work in Louisiana, in or
der to keep their mouths closed.
Gen. Boynton replied that he had neve
talked of the matter in that way to any one
Witness stated, in answer to inquiries
when the MacVeagh commission was ap
pointed. that he had converted with Messre
Hawley and Harlan, both before they LEI
Washington for New Orleans, and after the.
had returned.
Gen. Butler requested witness to state a
nearly as he could, all the conversatio
which transrircd between him and thes
gentlemen, concerning the Louisiana com
mission.
Gen. Boyut,a said that he had no CONVEX
$ sation, other than pertained to regular new
paper work, and would be pleased t. On
swer any particular question Mr.. Butte
: might ask.
\ Mr. Butler-Was there anything said r.
garding Gen. Harlan's candidacy for the 81
! preme bench? Witness-Yes, sir; befol
leaving for New Orleans Gen. Harlan r
il oues,ed me to ascertain if could as fav'
d to him, whether or not Gen. Brist"w was
=. andidate, II SO he, Harlan, did not desi
" TO stand 10 his way. Harlan was of Il
ID opinion that il he went to New Orleans,
could aid 10 bringing about sst!stacto
y settlement. very annoying state ot ais'
~ then existing, and he thought probsb
,ba, the transaction would help him in
" curing q seat on the supreme bench. III
IN Ia oil that happened In connection VI
lar ,ha, matter. excepting tha, l promised
- cudcsvor to comply with Harlan's 'eaue
v The conversation. after Gen. Harlan's
= turn from New Orleans. Was in the otnct
" Gen. Doyulon, who informed Harlan