New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-08-14
THE PROCEEDINGS

rosebud IN his buttonhole and cigar between his teeth
then came Messrs Hseock and Potter. aDd halfhour
later, when the examination was well under way M
stenger arrived. Mr.. Hiscock looked If thoroughly
bored spending most Of the time in reading the morning
newspapers but when the cross-examinaton began 1t
became evident that had been inattenve to the
testimony already given few simple questions reduced
the superstructure which General Butler had aborousy
reared TO very small dimensions compelling him 10 e-
claim TO the witness Why. thought you had taken
everything back" The room filed with speeta-
tors during the proceedings Of the most interested
OF whom was james Z. Anderson who listened inien'y
to all that was said by the witness and members Of the
Committee.
william H. Roberts was the only witness examined
and his testimony not completed at the close OF Inc
session. He said that he resident of Sew-oreans
where had spent all his life when not out OF che coun-
try He was Editor OF The Nec Orleans Times
the leading Democratic newspaper in the cotton States
during the Presidential campaign OF 1876, and adY0
Gated the election of the Democratic candidates for Doth
National and State Offices. he well acquainted with
the condition and feeling Of the Democratic party IN
Louisiana.
General Buter-I suppose, in common with other
members Of the Democratic party in Louisiana, you
believed that Mr. Tden had carried the State. AIN
doubtedlY.
Q-Had the politicians of Louisiana known anything
personally Of Mr.. Hayes before he run for Pres
dentl Ayes in 1865 or 1868 Mr.. Hayes was mem
Der Of subcommittee that down 20 investigate
the He good shot and went hunting and In
that way made good many friends.
Q-Frends of the Democracy Q Ayes, sir. re-
member that certain Republicans thought that General
Hayes was leaning little far to the other side in his
endeavors 10 be fair.
Odd YOU know anything personally Of Charles
Foster of omoi Al know Mr.. Foster very wen. He
was a member Of the subcommittee Of, believe the
XLIIId Congress. Of which, believe, the chairman Of
this committee was member. Mr. Foster was the only
his party who dared 20 tell the truth he had his
own opinion and dared TO state Il.
Q-Do you know whether in making up his report. he
was In consultation with leading DemOcratsl A.-rhat
can't say; know he Democratic friends. but as to
his consulting with them, can't say.
Q.-Prcyious to making tue repOrti Ayes, sir, he
saw n great many friends.
Q-NOw SIR were you there when the so-caled VISIT
ing statesmen camel Ayes, sir
ODD you see themi Ayes sir.
Q-Before the committee ler did you take letters Of
introduction from any OF them to anybody in Ohio
Ayes
Q-From whomi Att was of great consequence
that the friends OF Governor Nichols should know
aclly what Mr.. Hayes would do in he made
President. We could not stand the condition OF things
there any longer. and IL thought OF great conse
quonce that somebody should find out what he would do
Q.-Do about whati A.-AbOut the State Govern
ment Of louisiana
"
gested that as | was a newspaper and knew Mr.
Halstead. thai should go.
ON consequence Of that arrangement, did you get
the lettersl Al had some letters to Mr. Hayes.
Q.-From whomi Al had letter from Mr. steven
sou. had letter from Mr. Hastead. fancy that be-
fore went. Mr. Hayes informed that che Louisiana
people would like TO know something OF his intended
policy iu case he should become President
Odd you 20 10 OHIO under such credentalsi A
did.
Q.-Where did you go arsti A-To Cincinnati.
Q.-Whom did you meet therei Al saw MT. Hal
stead.
Own you state the substance OF your conversation
with Dir. Halsteadi
DIRECTING TO ANY THROWING OF MUD.
Mr. Hseock objected TO the question and said that he
supposed It would not be claimed that the Republican
members OF the Louisiana Returning Board were nhu-
enced in their action by any promises which Mr. Hayes
might nave made favor of their bitter enemies. The
line OF examination useless. unless 1t the sole
object Of the committee to create prejudice againsto
throw mud upon the President, unless this committee
was created the purpose of giving opportunity to
m the Republican party or who were lately In the
Republican party throw mud on the Republican PresI
dent
General Butler said he unable TO how any one
could throw mud on our heightened President by caus-
ing to DO made public conversations which he actually
had"
Mr.. Hlscock replied that they who committed the
crime OF forgery-if the crime eommlted-for the
sake counting in Hayes, did not do in the interest
OF the Democrats OF louisiana and that he Will
ing to submit issue his Democratic colleagues
the committee. He would have objection the ques
ton II it submitted under proper resolutions with
n view 10 the impeachment Of the President. He had
supposed the Democrats united TO the wisdom Of
the Presidents Southern policy, while the Republicans
were not united He added; am not particular to
whether the evidence be received that
be distinctly understood upon which only il
can be receIvedwhether the original object OF the COM
mittee the Impeachment OF the President member OF
the Cabinet and the Minister 20 Francei has been
abandoned
After long statement by General Butler as to what
he expected TO show, the question put IN different
form.
Hastead result your seeing Mr.. Hayesi Al saw
Mr.. Hayes.
OIL want that interview between you and Mr.. Hal
stead A-Wel OF course had good deal OF general
talk He asked, What viii the Returning Board dog"
said that they would do what they had always done
He replied Il see you are anxious to save the State
Government" said yes, and that II We had to throw
aay of the cargo overheard would let 20 that which
was OF the value. He asked If had talked with
Judge Matthews. said yes and explained ~ him that
we should get very wen with Matthews. He said he
thought wrong about Mr. Hayes. said Mr. Hal
stead did not know had any letter OF introductory
" He good fellow, and means 20 do right with the
South, but that Is what want to find out" He asked
why. said, Because there men in Louisiana who,
II they knew that ho would deal fairly with them would
not have strong personal feeling against him."
He said Roberts, think yOu had better 20 and see
Hayes" Then told him had letter OF introduction
to Mr. Hayes, and had thought Of going him. He then
said he would help me, and wrote letter to Governor
Hayes. don't know What the letter but fancy It
Vaa of Introduction, arrived Columbus
Friday and saw Mr.. Comfy.
estate what you said TO Mr.. Comlyi Al said l
wanted to know what Mr.. Hayes would do ia case he
were elected President lie then asked to go TO his