The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-06-13

hepnDncan VOteS cast. Luis, LINK,
viii be their programme, as it viii give
them a case. The Democrats will un-
doubtedly poll about 1,500 or 1,6OO votes,
and if, as youisay, they carry West Fell
ciana by 800 majority, E. LIS game is
cooked. OF course he cannot overcome
such odds in Pointe Coupee. When ]
return / shall stop at my old place, No:
IA Custom House street. Come around
as soon as you arrive. Find out who
those damned niggers were that came
over from your parish that night and
whether they were in sympathy with
their leader in his efforts to kill me.
Truly your friend, ]. E. A.
d. 4. W. te
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. Il, 1876.
DEAR Don: Meet me on royal street
at IL o'clock. Packard is raising hell
over your refusal to protest. Morgan
has followed me like a shadow since my
return. Am in doubt as to whether he
has been employed by the Democrats or
Republicans. / think he is playing into
thehands of both. In case he is with
me, do not stop, but-go to Crops, and I
will follow as as soon as possible. Tnere
is no doubt but they have changed my
statement so as TO. make it an intimida-
ton protest. Pitkin refuses to show it
to me. Make up your mind as to what
We had better do. lam opposed to doing
their damned dirty work, even to save
Hayes. IF we pull together and expose
the whole thing, Pitkin, Kellogg, hell
and the returning board combined can
never carry this Stste for Hayes. Should
we go with the right, it will give US q
reputation and standing that would
otherwise require years to acquire. AS
we are lint boys YET, Z incline to what is
lust in the premises, and trust to the
future for cur reward. Yours,
j. E. ANDERSON.
s5S * ~ Wy NOVEMBER II, 1875.
DEAR Don: Since answering P.'s let
ter Yesterday giving Burke's proposition,
I have thought that possibly I might
have put my foot in it. 1t IS very pessi=
BILE he may be a spy or an actor and his
letter blind. However, said nothing
that. could criminate either of US; merely
stating thst 7 had given Burke the in
formation as he requested and Burke's
reply. i stated, however, that in case hs
saw you, to show you my letter and ask
your advice as one here acting in accord.
No doubt it win bring him to the city,
and should he call act carefully. /
doubt if he is able to substantiate his
statements, and would not give con-
for them unless he can. Have
you learned anything about the high
ioints7 They are cursing me heavily,
and assert that / have sold out and am
going to Montalda to night. Will meet
you att sharp, if there is anything new.
ANDERSON.
NOVEMBER, 20, 1876.
Ny DEAR SIR: Come aroundto my
house this morning. I am not satisfied,
and have no more faith in Sherman,
Matthews and company than have in
Pitt Kellogg, Unless we get q written
guarantee that we shall be taken care of,
I am unwilling to go step further.
Come about 10 O'Clock. As to -, he
will be out by that time. We ought to
see Sherman again and insist on q writ
ten guarantee. Yours truly, -s-se'
ANDERSON.
Letter from Anderson to P. G. Butler,
of East Feliciana:,
CUSTOM HOUSE, New ORLEANS, La,
COLLECTORS OFFICE, Nov. 16, 1876.
MY DEAR SIR: Yours of the 11th was
certainly a surprise. / thought fully
comprehended the capability of that i'm.
preston. I have suspected that you
knew more of certain affairs than you
cared to tell. made no protest against
the returns simply statement of what
really occurred and what came under my
observation. The parish will be thrown
ont, and nothing I could have done or
can do. will prevent it. Had you con-
fided in me before, we might together
have accomplished something. As it is
there is no use in butting my head
against stone wall. I disliked the idea
Of making overtures to the Democrats,
and was at sea IS to what action, to take
in regard to your request. To-day Major
Burke sent for me and stated they were
desirous of saving the parish and asked
what assistance I could give him and
what wanted. I repeated your state
ment verbatim save as regards Packard,
which is too incredible to make unless
strongly corroborated. I did not, how
ever, mention your name, and left him
under the impression that ! would sub
stantiate the statement made. BE of
fered me $1,000 and an 81, 300 position
for four years. Your fears that you
would be obliged to leave the State in
ease you made the exposure, ] think, are
g-oundless.s The people would overlook
your completely in their joy at the result
which would probably follow. But ad-
hitting that you must leave, I think this
amount, together with the position,
would give you % fair start in any part of
the country. Should you accept, write
to Burke-notify me also, and ] shall ex.
plain the matter to him. Had you not
better come to the city? Let me warn
you against one thing: Do not make the
attempt unless you have documentary
evidence to prove your assertions. II
you have simply heard Dick instruct
Tom and Harry 10 perform some piece OF
rascality, do not attempt to prove it by
the evidence of the latter. They will
swear that nothing of the kind ever oc-
Cured, and you will be regarded as a
falsi6er. That is where the shoe pinches
me. Why, could I prove all know,
some of these detestable scoundfels
would be enjoying the hospitality of the
Baton Rouge Penitentiary instead of
running the State government of Louisi-
ana. Thanks for your kind invitation
to come up. don't think that climate
would be beneficial to me, especially at
this period.
May the devil take the day consent
ed to go to East Feliciana. Let me hear
from you soon- Take no steps without
consulting me. / am anxious to break
down these rascals, but there is no use in
breaking our necks unless we can accom-
plish something. Should you see D. A.
Weber, show him this letter and consult
with him. We are acting together,
Truly yours,
JAMES E. ANDERSON.
The following letters from Stanley