The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-29
A Ballot Box Stuffed to s'Make It What
1t Ought to Have Been"
AFFIDAVIT MAKERS IN LIEU OF BALLOTS
Governor Noyes Recites the Experiences
Of Visiting Statesman.
NO KNOWLEDGE OF FRAUD AND NO PROMISES.
WASHINGTON, June %, 1878.

Florida, who was examined yesterday, recalled
and questioned by Mr.. Hunton
@ What WIS the dispute about box No. 2, Archer
prcoincsf A. II was contested by the democrats on
the ground that there had been 2l9 put in ille-
gaIiy.
O. Were you not to be put on the stand In regard TO
those 219 voiss? A. cannot say know OF nothing
else In contest but that matter.
O. When you told Governor Noyes that It would
hurt his case II you wsro put the stand had you
In your mind this fraudulent addition OF 2l9 namos
A. was conversant At that time with the facts which
uava since bcsn set forth in publication over my
signature; had occupied intimate relations with all
The republicans, and been present at all tho consuta
lions, and could not have gone the stand without
having to testify in regard TO matters which
trusted 10 mo As matters OF confidence. and more.
II might have led TO the extended taxing OF tee
timony and delayed the action OF the Board inden-
nitely, and time needed to settle the matter as
quickly as possible.
O. Had not two officers at that precinct told you
ndcntially that they had rauduleny added 219
to the election list A. That included 10 the state
mont alluded TO and make it now; had a full
knowledge OF the facts related by the two inspectors
ana that did not wish to testify 70; that part
but not all; that and other matters
BY Mr.. Springsr-Dd mot Governor Noyes tell you
be would use his influence TO count In the State as
we'll as tho Presidential ticket? A. do not know
what influence he had, but he promised TO work as
lard for the one case as the other; the
peted while Governor Noycs was there gave the re-
publicans the State but aerward the Supreme Court
ordered another count, and as they directed tho
count to be made tho State given to the demo.
Gratis
BY the Chairman-Hsd Governor Noyes anything
10 DO with that recount. or with the proceedings
k~fnw ~ nnMst NJ 49,
time; so far as know he was not connected with
those subsequent proceedings
@ We're you appointed 30 any ONCE under this
admiuissration A. Yes, sir; was connected with
The Secret Service Department, but not secret
Bervice; was instructed to examine tho records Of
The United States courts IN North Carolina, South
Carolina Georgia aud Florida for tho purpose Of dis
covering forfeited recognizances asccrtanng the
poivsncy Of tho sureties appointed 10 that POSI-
Non February l. 1878, and voluntarily resigned two
months afterwards.
@ We're you appointed TO any other position2 L.
Yes, sir; "a lew days after my resignation was mp
pointed special agent In the Internal Revenue De-
partment, but did not signify my intention to ac-
ccpt IL and loft and went TO Florida and on my return
from Florida about month afterward received a
communication from Mr.. Raum Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue, telling mo that my appointment
had been cancelled the official notice my appoint.
mcnt and the cancellation received at the Same
time; never applied myself Tor tho position.
THE LETTER PROM MOVES.
Q. Havo you brought with you oday the letter
from Governor Noyes that you refcrreA 70 on yester
dayp A. Yes, sir; have Il hero; It Is as follows:-
clsc.ssAn, Ohio. April TO- 1877.
DEAR siK-In am informed that Hon l.. .. Dennis Of
pos.ion .udisor in the Treasury Dep.rsnsns can
sny say Of Mr. Dennis that formed his .eausn. anee
Tim an active Intsisen, and influential republican. lie
and deserving Of confederation respsctfay
him your EDWARD r. NOYES
q Have you had any interviews with Governor
Noyss since he has been here? A. Yes sir; / have
met HIN twice since ne has been here; called on
him last sunday with Governor Gleason aud while
ve were there secretary Sherman came m 10 go
Governor Noyes and invited him to take q ride
will say mat Governor Moves and myself have talked
about Florida matters, with the exception OF such
portions as related to him. and on those points We
we're careful not to converse.
BY Mr. Butier-Dd Governor Noyes ever refer
10 your refusal to 90 on the stand subsequent TO
these occarreLcesa A. think be loosely said ono
dav that talked well enough, but dlon't do mucn
swearing, or woras to that effect.
Mr.. Butler stated that ne intended questioning the
witness further about the appointment ne had re-
ceived as illustrating the civil service reform, but he
would not 80 into that matter At present
ISrixiDArEp.
BY MI. Hiscock-fou were candidate for State
Senator at the November election IN 1907 A. Yer,
a. During tho canvass OF tho votes alter tho eec,,on
you? A.. There WAS particular act could refer To-
bus none OF my friends considered me safe from ney
sonai danger from tbose iavoring tho democratic
ticket and always accom- panied me every where went:
! had been snot at at the opening OF tho campaign
during tho nrst speech made In the county and tue
ieslng Of the community had not all died away
@ Yoa regarded the safety OF yourself aud friends
- largely depending on tho election Of Hayes and
@ And you did nos believe, II Hayes and s,sarns
vere defeated, you could remain IN Florida win
q DID not your election depend upon the returns
rom Aachua county, A. Yes, sir; that Was my d.
O Then your fse,iass and interest were with the
Of tho republican national ana state uekotf
In reference to the votes cast IN Archer precinct
did you or mot produce the evidence OF many men
susvs spov ea w.rs cas-. Tor ,ns repuohcan ticket,
Nearly; the returns showed 400 republican
by the sidsvIs secured more was proven within
forty nty OF all that was claimed.
q Did you consuit with Governor Noyss and Gen
srsI Wallace IN regard 10 the returns from that
~Se" osa.uisss Win them a. The WORK had D ,"ss
done except the preparing Of The legal documents 70
DO used before the Returning board.
Q. Do you Know of anything thas 0ovsrnor Moves
ald IN ina. matter besides prspsrly putting in form
. legal Argument before the Boardr A. No, sir, DO
O Did you, IN any conversation while he was there,
vAy or intimate 10 him that there was anything
fraudulent about the evidence that you had procured
the case that he was 10 present 10 tho
sspaSncass 20 sa,,siy The Northern republican,
that everything was correct and proper;
gave the evidence 10 Governor Noycs and never
Shrsw aay doubt upon u In my conversations with
him.
Q When was IL that you refused to 20 on tho stand
4 witbess7 A. cannot give the GATE, but II was
snsr all tue ovioense had been prepared from Aachua
county.
a. Do you think your expressions 10 Governor
Noye could have been such ~ to create any impress
SION in his mind that your case was fraudulent or
fslsef A. lett that to his own intelligence; could
not say what his Impressions were; ] dont think ne
ever replied or Indicated what his impression was;
he never said anything 10 me Lending me 20 shink he
% vtcd ths justice OF our cause.
@ When you declined tsstitying on the ground
that IL would involve confidence parted you in
consultation, did you refer TO matters solely wnnin
your knowis ledge from what you had heard2 A. Yes,
STR Ut least there was no act OF mine that had roll
erence 70.
BY the Cna,rman-Yut was It not IN connection
with circumstances that you knew A. II was In
connecsion with circumstances whicn seemed 10 cor.
tebsrAie them
~ NJ. Haa,oA--As the time Governor Moves