The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-06-13

ncqualntances would say he was drunknrd,
and you knew that using these documents Tor
this purpose was simply blackmaillng2 A.
Q-You knew Mr. Matthews know him to
oo lust what you did. except ns to what his
friends thought Of him? Al think he was
Now. thcn. In regard 20 that memorable
Interview. You say you saw Mr.. Matthews at
Q.-Stlte tho first thing you recollect that
either Of you said2 Alto first thing that /
rccollcct IL that stated to Mr. Matthews that it
come to my knowledge that copies Of those
documents or papers. or Whatever they were
was in existence in the office Of THE New YoRK
SH Hna had 'P' been op Of ee@ some or tGe
Tvs in New York representing Mr.. Tildcn.
Mr.. Matthews informed mo that he had the
source. and his statement was to the effect that
ne did not care whether tue document, 50 far rs
he was concerned. WINS delivered to other par-
tics. or bought, or what was dono with II. We
then discussed what was called the Sherman
letter. and. II remember distinctly. he re-
marked that he did not believe any such letter
had ever been written, and that no original was
in existence. Mr.. Matthew'S remarked that in
S s,,se OF my app2ntmcnt. Or the appointment 9i
be willing TO give up all documents and papers
that he had and forego any claims that he had on
Q.EHad You ever heard before that from
Anderson that Stanley Matthew'S had the Sher-
man letter. or q copy OF III A.-No. sir. From
Q.-The sherman letter was spoken Of M
matter that you two knew all about2 A-Cer-
hinly; II was n wcl-knOwn thing.
..Q.SYou had been perfectly salts sized with Mr..
Matthews's apparent desire to aid you ms much
as he could upto thattime2 A.-Ccrtainly.
where were your Alt was In my own room.
Q.Who was present. A.-The only gentle.
Collector, Mr. Anderson. and myself. Mr.. smith
saw all OF the papers. Examined them. and he
Odd Anderson ever vary his statement OF
the sherman business. or did he stick to m A.
do not know that he ever stated ii in any
other way to me.
Q.-Giye me. rs near M you can the substance
OF Mr.. Matthew's words about Anderson's
threatsl Ale said he did not like that kind
pt thing, and that he had been trying to do what
he could for Anderson. lie mentioned that An
derson had called upon him and spoke very
roughly TO him, and had made threats Of tho
publication OF these documents. or something
OF that Kind. and that he told Anderson that he
iet very much hurt and Disguised at that action f:
that he had heen doing all that he could in ae-
cordance with Andcrsons wishes. and that he
had told Anderson that he did not wish to see him
any further and that h. might DO as he pleased
with the papers and documents. and that he
would drop him. and he said substantially the
same 10 lnc-thnt IT WIS no use trying to do any
tnlnE with such man. or something 81 that
klni that he WIS unrcasOnablc, and expected
MN 70 do more than he could do: aud that he
had done M best he could under the circum-
stances. aud that he was determined to have
nothing further 90 do with Anderson.
Thongs c. II. Smith. late appointment clerk
OF the Treasury. was called and examined 10y
Gen. Butler He testified that he first saw Jas
J.. Anderson about the middle u June last in
his oih'e. Anderson came there alone either
bringing letter t. the witness from Senator
Matthews, or else Il letter had been received
from tho gentleman by mail. Did not know
what he had done with the letter. 1t WAS in re-
gnrd 10 Andersou's appointment. Had pre-
served a later letter from Mr.. Matthews. which
he read;
N,rturws R,NssY MATHEWS
Law OTucs y. W conNkH fuusfn an Vi>, srRitrs
ttNriNstff june -. 1871
NV nSAp GsSFRii have youriayor of tile 2th FIRST
mo- uu" j. under any obligations 90 Anderson hmm
on the going o. Baltimore H. tNi be wa salts.
rvd u DO dees nut choose 60 take what DuOe tu rr
drop him. prouifd nothing except g. do what could
:" nave him reasonably ptuvi dtor sertnd-As g. Me.
lNhtN cannot speak definitely. because du not kuuN
the salaries paid OF course 40 e enters %"
the mt time, e ought uut Co expect the highest grade.
Do Tor him the best you under the cifruu stauccs
Yours truly, srsNiAY MsrIHFws
Tho committee adjourned til tomorrow
morning