The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-11
who Discovered Key--BOuads Bakers
Recommendations Butler REFUSES, 6at
Does not satisfy Mr.. COx's Curiosity.

w IHJ makes you nave ptlUetl IbE
with many other kilograms, 1t was stored
In closet, and rats have gnawed all these
bundles to pieces"
"Are these papers still exposed to rats2'
Yes; unless the rats have got out Of the
closet"
Mr., Butler-"ohl then that is q violation
Of rats"
Mr.. Butler exhibited to witness what was
identified by him as an original telegram re-
ceived ut the office with the check upon 1t OF
Geo Dunnery in n one a of the operators, and for
Mr. Butler then showed witness another
paper which was identified as having been re.
psated from some intermediate office on the
line and received here.
This is copy of the unfortunate telegram
which was destroyed by rats. Is 1t not2'
Il presumed 1t to be destroyed"
when was 1t reportedS"
''On January IL"
would the books show whether it was .ac-
tually received hereF
"Was i paid for here or at the other end of
the liner"
at was paid here"
Mr.. Butler then requested the witness to
bring to the committee all books teleprang
ing to this matter.
After some discussion between Messrs Cox
and Butler as to the relevancy of these tele-
grams to the pending investigation Mr.. Butt
Ter read the following:
WASHINGTON, d. O., February 24, 1877.
To Lieut.; Gov. Thos; $. Young and Alfred D.
Lee. Columbus. o..
[Confidential)
At conference OF Southern Republicans,
Southern Unionists and Southern Wings. the
following expression was made of their Wishes
and what Is best In their judgment: The new
era expected by the inauguration of Gov.
Hayes has already created great harmony
between the aforementioned clements. They
greatly desire to non-sectionalize party polf-
cies, and remove bitterness and jealousy of
races In the South, as foreshadowed In Hayes
letter OF acceptance.
In order to effect this it Is necessary to have
q complete change In the Cabinet offices,
thereby giving confidence to the people that
this new and glorious departure to reconcile
and harmonic is net to be engineered and
directed by those who have failed in the past
The natural rational element of the South, by
political education and party creed. are the
old line Wings and jackson Democrats.
From these elements we are to-day deriving
substantial aid and by wise policy they
will be with us in future. 1t Is thought best
that from this element 1T would be wise and
proper to make Cabinet counSelors from the
South and Southwest.
The following names are suggested by-this
conference: Ex-United States Senator John
Pool, of North Carolina, native of that
State; an eminent lawyer; moral Christian
gentleman, who made the race in 1860 for
Governor against secession, was elected by
the Democrats In the first effort at recon-
struction to the United States Senate, and
afterward reelected by the Republicans. who,
as an old line Wing and Republican, was al
ways faithful to the Union and the bitter
enemy Of all corruptionists, He has been
faithful to the Republican party, and was at
Cincinnati and labored hard for the nomina-
tion of Gov. Hayes,
His appointment would be conceded by our
Southern Democratic friends TO be an excel
lent ones at the same time Republican Sem
ators, while preferring West as their first
choice, would be well satisfied with Pool. His
thorough knowledge of the people, with
many years experience In politics, would
make him wise counselor.
Next Hon. John Hancock, o native of Ala
bama, and raised in Texas. was Of great dig
nifty, and character, integrity and ability; an
old jackson Union Democrat, who left bis ma
tive country to join the United States forces
to conquer the rebellion; a moderate and con-
sistent Democrat, who won the confidence of
the present administration by his fairness.
want of prejudice and patriotism. 1t is be-
lieved that he would be also an able and Judi
cious counselor, and satisfactory to the old
line Wings and Republicans.
Next Col. T. r. Vanhorne, OF Kansas City,
No. o representative Southern Union soldier
from the great growing and rapidly develop
ing, West, thorough Republican, with ex-
perience as an editor and legislator, with an
extensive personal acquaintance throughout
the South with the people and their wants.
He Is Of that temperament that makes him
truly OF his people and from the people, his
patriotism and honesty are undaunted. This
would be universally satisfac-
tory.
Next 1t is thought by many of our new and
old friends that it would be wise and power
ful in political policy for Gov. Hayes to call
to his Cabinet councils Gen, Joseph E. john
stop, who was an old line Whfg, reluctantly
engaged in the Southern rebellion, always an
opponent of jeff Davis, and neglected by
him. He has a nephew. moderate Demo-
crat, in the United States Senate from Vir-
ginias ghts with many many Senate Senators f from the the
be proud of his recognition, as also
many relations and friends In the House
OF Representatives, with the 100000 ex-Con-
federate soldiers he commanded in the South,
possibly would make great instrument In
the executive policy Of Hayes.
Next, we. find that neither Gov. Alcorn nor
Senator Hamilton, OF Texas, have any friends
on either side, who are inclined to push their
claims ON the ground OF political policy. In
other words, they have been unsatisfactory to
both parties, and are incapable OF generating
strength in and of themselves.
Next ex-senator Key, OF Tennessee, an old
Union Democrat, Is discussed favorably by
many, and perhaps would aid as counselor
in shaping wise policy of that section.
In conclusion, as the main great effort Of
the incoming administration Is to truly and
in heart harmonize the South, take away sec
tlonalism and the bitter contest OF races, and
build a dominant conservative party, it is
suggested that three Cabinet officers from
the South and Southwest be selected, such as
ex-senator Pool, Of North Carolina, John
Hancock, Of Texas, or Gen. joe. E. Johnston,
of Virginia, and Col. r. 7. Vanhorn, OF Mis-
souri,.
See Gov Hayes and submit the above and
answer by this line
BoULDs BAKER, Secretary.
When Gen. Butler had concluded reading
the above he stated that the following was
repeated copy Of the original answer:
COLUMBUS, February 26, 1877.
10 BouIds a. Baker. Secretary, Washington; !;
care BuRDee: