The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-10-30

bestowed upon those who stood firmly
by their villainies; and now for results that
establish the absolute truth of his testimony.
Every one OF the scoundrels who participated
in the Louisiana viIIainy has been rewarded,
aud even Anderson himself was appointed
to an Office. As well attempt to topple over
the Andes.wIth q straw lever as 20 disturb
this immutable fact. Tee contract named
in the disputed Sherman lie ter was carried
out to the letter. the price named for per-
Jury aud forgery paid, and the devilish
crew, like fsbled vampires. are COW suck
ing the life blood of the people. 1t is too
late for Anderson to rscsnt, and IL matters
nothing whether he tells one or dozen
stories to break the force of the first state
msnt. Events crush his psltry words; the
living facts. like armed sentInels, guard
the custodiaus OF the history OF radical crimes
in louisiana, and Anderson, by one or
dozen reciniatioos, can not alter the verdict.
His Tecantatiop, however, Is likely to crette
some stir in political circles and make il
necessary to reproduce his testimony before
the investigating committee in June last
Ga the 81 day of June last Anderson was
before the Potter committee, and in won
derfully specific and conclusive manner
told of John Sherman's connection with the
Louisiana villainies. Anderson was willing
to commit forgeries for office, aud John
Sherman was willing to make that kind OF a
bargain. Ga June Anderson swore to the
Sherman letter, that it was genuine AID no
mistake. Now, in little mJre than four
months, he takes it all back, reGants and
swallows himself. But unfortunately for
Anderson, be does not do enough of recant-
ing. He does not recant the interview be-
tween himself, Weber and Sherman in tb
dining saloon" upon which the correspor a
ence was prsdicstsd. Let US see. In re slS
to questions relating to the interview, an
derson swore as follows:
We walked up to the table where Mr.. Saer
man was sitting with some gentleman ., who
Weber lol me afterwards was Mr. Stor ghton
a gentleman with a remarkab e head white
hair; t1at II the only thing rememo' sr about
sid "Mr SneTppn Believe Mr.. s aan aR6
SAID Eyes" MIR Weber said, "My name Is
Weber, and this is Mr.. Anderson. fe are su-
pervisors OF the Fellclana parishes Mr.. Sher
man said, IL am glad TO see you, g sntIemen.'
He leaned over the table and said something
to Stoughton, which failed 10 cat rh. Slough.
aud crmmemced 10 read. Mr. Sh. ,rnan pTIied
round mis- chair, mDtloue Web Ir and ma 10
sit down; aud 1 eat on his left nd Mr. Weber
Q-stste the conversation wi itch took place
bet 6een you.
THE CONVERSATION WITH SHERMAN.
A-Mr. sherman aid: "I wanted to see you
gentlemen, Bs 1 understand that Thee was
some officially In reference 10 your parishes.
Now there Is a isis whic n not only Louisi-
ana, but the whole country, is involved, and it
il q trnu when We expect 5lud want every re-
publican and every free patriot to stand by ns.
S9w how y1u r S ags (, SE Wa
or, Mr.. Anderson and u have already done
more than the circumstances of the case would
warrant as in doing, ana hav. done great
doing" Said he, what do you mean by
THAR" Weber said, "Fhe people of my parish
considerably worked up, and have made
q rJtest which Il perhaps more sweeping than
IL should be, and IL go back will be uu-
GouDtediy in danger OF my life" "Well, I" said
sue rman, what necessity is there for your
1heIe; my wife and children are there; my
whole property Is there. What have to do?'
Mr.. sherman said, you can be provided for
elsewhere" "Wel' > said Weber, Mr.. An der
son aud myself on account OF the course we
have pursued, have incurred the enmity of
MIR. Packard and Kellogg and every republi-
can leadt + In the state. II Packard becomes
governor OF Louisiana we have no possibility
uf ever ItiEg anything under him, and IL
siDiity of getting anything under the United
states government" Mr.. Sherman interrupt
ed him and said; .Gentlemen, let me tell You
enc thing. Mr. Packard, rs governor of
Louisiana, viii control the state. Mr.
HayeS, as president of the United
does not follow that Hayes viii ad DIT Pack
ard'ss ggesllSn In every thing or In anything
the republican party has N been in the habit
OF forgetting the men who stood by IL in thc
hour OF peril, and will not only uphold you
but you wilt be upheld by the sentiment o the
country" 1 then remarked: mir. sherman,
goOd thing for man TO stand on, but II will
not prevent dim being prosecuted on cha &c
OF PERJURY, for they are going TO throw out my
Iatish on forged protest" Mr. sherman
raised his left hand aud said "Mr. Anderson,
this Is a subj ct which you and can n dis
titles. What want to say TO you Is this: that
lfyou gentlemen stHnd hrnl In this matter and
let it run along as II is. you will find no cause
u regret IT," and tOen the interview ended.
That was on Sunday evening, the 10th.
1t was this interview with Sherman that
called forth the following letter:
Strive have carefully considered the argu-
ments advanced by you in our interview.
Your assurance that Wa shall be taken care of
~ scarcely specific enough. In case we pursue
Obliged Ia leave the state. VIII you, there.
fore. state In writing who we shall look to for
the fnlhllment of those promises?
ID A. WEBER,
j. 4. ANDERSON.
F Jas. A. Anderson to the Hon. j. sherman.
THESE things dovetail together; they are
companion pieces this letter is the legIti.
ms'e outgrowth OF the interview. And now
comes Sherman's reply-the one thing that
damns him, the stain never to be washed
out:
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 20. 1879.
Messrs. ID. A. Weber and Jas. T.. Anderson:
GENrs-Your note of even date has Just been
received. Neither Mr.. Hayes, myself, the
gent emsn who acconp any me or the country
at large can ever forget tue obligations under
which yoI have placed US. Should you stand
tir0 In the position you have taken, from a
long and intimate acquaintanc with Cover
nor Hayes am justified in assuming the re-
'ponstblltty for the promises made, anu will
guarantee that you will be provided for as
70 ga after the 5th OF March as may be practi-
cable, and IN such manner as viii en- BILE you
both to leave Louisiana should you deem IL
necessary. Very truly y.urs,
(Signed) JOHN SHERMAN.