The sun., 1878-06-11

instrument in the execution Of the policy Of President
Next we nnd that neither Gov Aicorn nor Senator
Hamilt9n Of Texas have friends either side who
cal policy in other words they have been
70 both parties and are incapable VI generating strength
Next senator Key Of Tennessee. an old Union Demo;
In conclusion a. the main eres, effort Of the Incoming
take away seconaisn and ihe bitter ccntes st Of races
gested that three Cabinet ocers from he south and
Southwest be selected such A. ex-senator Pool Of NORTH
Johnston Of & H,sns and Go Van Horne Of Mis-
by this line (signedI BouLps BASKR. secretary
colusRus o. Feb. %. 1871
Your lengthy telegram Just received my return
Coy HAYES is absent at fremont Will return to night
Csisned Tnosis L. youse
;, Mr., Cox-0n what theory is II supposed that
mat Is competent testimony II may bp inter.
see how II can become testimony.
Mr.; Butler.You certainly do not want me to
furnish that information now.
Mr.. Cox-l am in condition Of ardent curl
osity about 1t nj this moment.
Mr.. Butler-And must leave You In that con-
ditiona until can prove who MI. Boulds Baker
pce HSyes n' and ons & The s Ts9 ats
Baker TO the best office in his gift.
MIR. Cox-I do not see how that has any con-
nection with the subject matter OF this invcsti-
:, Mr.; Butler-I will supply the connection be-
Thomas T. Roach. a clerk in the Appointment
Ohlce OF the Post Office Department. was called
to give information RS to the appointment and
appeared that the witness did not have charge
OF the necessary books and papers. and knew
nothing at ali about Baker
Mr.. Cox suggested that even Il the witness
had charge OF those books and papers. he
SHOULD not have been required to bring thom.
Mr. CoxNHaying been the head OF depart
ment myself should have regarded II as q
very great breach OF duty Il any subordinate
my own orders. and should Justify the head Of
that department in doing SO.
Mr.. Butler-So should /; but / should also
Justify person subprnaed to produce them in
going 70 the head OF that department and say
ing, am summoned to produce such books
and papers. Shall take them and go?" And
L the head OF that department said No." then
/ should expect the witness to come here and
say: have not brought the books because the
head OF the department told me that should
not" And the moment the head of the depart
ment said that. there would be two courses open
the department, or to bring him before the
House ior interfering with witness. | want
the gentleman TO understand that there Is u
God in Israel Laughter
Another witness from til" Post ONCE Depart
ment. Frcderiek Il. Ltley. 'ame forward. and
two heavy books, like ledgers. We're. carried in
and laid on the foot at his feet These books.
! however. proved To be- only the accounts of the
| clerical force Of the department. and did not
| contain the accounts OF special agents after
| which Mr., Butler was seeking in connection
with B2uiis Baker The witness, howeyer.
| aud first knew him in that capacity in the
| spring Of 1871. He had never seen him about
! the dcuartment before that time. and Baker
went out OF office about the lsi Of August. 1871.
| The two witnesses were directed to appear to-
morrow with the records OF the accounts. np-
| pointmcnt. and recommendations OF BOulds Ba-
| ker rs special agent. and with like Information
rs TO Mr.. George \. Howard. formerly one OF
the assistant secretaries 10 the Electoral Com