Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1878-10-25

and then read the following:
COLUMBIA, Nov. II.
Best / can figure, Tilden will be over 1900
behind Hampton, and see little hope, but shall
keep up appearances. Capture Louisiana and
Florida. What about Orcgonl Answer.
Weeds movement began to excite
suspicion in Columbia, and his position
grew uncomfortable. He proposed to
hurry matters, and then to turn over
the negotiations to somebody else.
COLUMBIA, Nov H.
Henry Havemeyer, New York:
Nothing definite yet, but working. Things
mixed here. Our party claims Hampton.
Party are trading Off Tilden. | don't believe
it. Proceedings in court don't seem to dis
turb Chamberlain party. Shall | increase to
$4,000, II required, to make surel Select
good men to send down, If required, as that
is the only way. Am watched, and II as WELL
think better turn over matter here to Cen
Randolph.
The answer this time was prompt
and positive, for Gramercy Park, too,
was becoming uneasy:
Smith Weed, Colum bia:
Telegram here. You can go to fifty II
necessary. Perhaps use future prospects for
some part, but YOU must see that trading is
to person you name.
Pelton's principal now urged Weed
to try and make one portion payable
after the votes were cast, and another
portion after the final result.
New York, Nov. l6.
Smith Weed, Columbia:
Last telegram here. There is undoubtedly
good ground upon which favorable decision
could he had, but to he consistent and sus-
tainabe it would and should involve in elect
ing Hampton, or else it would be involved in
Inconsistencies impossible to sustain You
must be satisfied that action upon which pa
papers issue is justified by facts and all pre-
vented. Try and make one portion payable
after votes are cast and another portion af
ter final result. Doubtless, good faith is in
tended, but there be some sufficient guarantee
accepted Both these conditions are very inn
poltant. Telegraph result and what you want
done.
On the night of the 18th Weed sue
ceeded in obtaining from certain men,
bers of the canvassing board a definite
proposition, though the terms were
higher than he had been led to expect.
COLUMBIA, Nov. 16.
Henry Havemeyer, New York:
Telegram received too late to answer last
night Don't quite understand Do you
want me to go to home OF Stearns (Fla.)
DOuIu lHhb HlB0b ueIldIuCu ECO,UUU LOT giving
us two or three Electors. The intercedcr will
want something beside; think $4,000 What
shall do! Get no aid from Hampton party,
who, to say the least, are'indifferent.
Pelton's answer is as follows:
Smith Weed, Columbia:
Your telegram here. Should be willing to
accept. Believe IL Chamberlain and Board
unite to prevent trading, and expense was
| made dependent on the final success of Tildcn
| IN inPliun1 think Florida hos
| soil. II you can fix this contingently, or
| leave 1t open safely or in reliable hands, you
had better visit Florida Immediately. See
that our friends remain; can't get others to
| go. Give me the exact condition tonight.
Capt. Lieut. Anna Jane. DENMARK.
The first agreement was for two or
three electoral votes to be obtained we
presume by the process of trading, the
districts limited at in dispatch No. u.
Further negotiation was necessary in
consequence of Pelton insisting that the
obligation should be made contingent
on the result in March. To this the
board officers would not consent.
COLUMBIA, Nov. ls.
| Henry Havemeyer New York:
Telegram received. Looks now as though
the thing would work at $75, 900 for all seven
votes. Have safe man to bring the stuff, on
receiving telegram in morning. think now
| will meet him with party at Baltimore
Could not make it depend on March, but
would on regular certificates of the board and
other officers. The exact status is that two
of the board have agreed, and are consulting
with third, which is a majority, and will re
port tonight. They set stakes, and / as
sented but can withdraw. Portugal tele
graphed me to-day to spare no cost.
COLUMBIA, Nov. II.
Henry Havemeyer N. Y:
Am anxiously waiting for your telegram
Until its receipt am powerless. Time very
important, Expect decision from court to
day. If you have certainty elsewhere let thi
go and ! will go to Florida. Answer immedi
ately. THOMAS.
Now comes the long delayed an.
nouncement of success
COLUMBIA, Nov. 1s.
Henry Havemeyer.
Majority of Board have been secured; cos
is $4,000, to be sent as follows: One parce
of sos 900, one of $4,000 and one of 5000
all to be $500 or $1,000 bills; notes to be de
posted as parties accept, and given up vot
of land of Hampton, Il. C., State of Soutl
CarOlina), being given to 1ildens friends
Three packages should be sent without in
scription, and tonight unless you receive
telegram from me countermanding. Shal
try to secure everything by the plan of de
posit The friends of Hampton and Bavar
are here in force, and fear their money anC
careful watching and intimidation of th'
Board. For Gods sake let it 90, il you cal
be safe in Florida or Africa. Do this at one
and have the cash ready to reach Baltimor
,, Sunday night. Telegraph decidedly whethe
il will he done.
The answer seems to have been some
what tardy, but Mr.. Weed made hi
preparations to start, and in the mean
lime he telegraphed again:
COLUMBIA, Nov. Is.
! w. A..
New York
Shall leave tonight for B. Meet me your
self If prudent. Returning Board say the
will do it sure, and it is worth trying, but re
A suit doubtful to my mind. Must get deiinit
S answer before eight O'Clock.
i Weed did go to Baltimore. Th
further progress of the negotiation
7 traced by innumerable kilograms, bu
: Tilden's procrastination again prevent
ed the closing of the bargain until to
late, and the result was announced. !
= consequent scheme was put on foot I
capture the Legislature, and the follow
ing kilograms were exchanged:
COLUMBIA, Dec. 3.
Col. Pelton, New York:
County Canvassersn returns give Repul
, lican Electors majority Those believed iuco
: rect and that regular precinct returns wi
elect several Democratic Electors IL is e'
pected Senate may unite with Republica
House and inaugurate present Governor Il
I morrow. May cause mischief, which court
= cannot remedy. Hampton's triumph depend
upon contingency of the Senate's captur,
Four votes indispensable. Expect to raise |
State twice and half times $4,000. II you fu
: nish like amount tomorrow morning, none
= to be returned, II unsuccessful. Must hay
, answer tonight Signed +.
: To f., care of A. c. HASKELL Columbia, s.
NEW YORK, Dec. t.
, Dispatch received. WIN do as required
l it will secure several Electors. Act promptly
This scheme also fell through fo
3 reasons too numerous TO detail here.
THE cost of living is even less nov
!, than before the war. Rents are eve
lower than in 1861, and many article
q of daily consumption were never at les
price. Flour, prior to the rebellion