The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-06-08

On motion of Mr.. Potter q subpoena
duces tecnrn, was ordered to be issued tc
the Appointment Clerk OF the Treas
ury Department for all rec
concentrations on file In thai
department for the appointment of An
derson's brother to position in Baiti'
more, and the Secretary Of State was re.
quested TO furnish the Committee with
all the original communications written
printed or telegrsphed on file In his
office, or that may be under his control,
purporting to come from one or all OF
the members of the Harlan-McV esgh
Commission, sent by the President to
New Orleans, In April 1877, together
with the certified copies OF all the COM
municatlons written, printed or tele-
grsphed, and delivered to such commits
sion or any member thereof from the
Stale department or from the President,
and tina. passed through the State de-
partment.
The Chairman then presented COM
munlCation and documents received from
President Hayes in response TO the reso
luton adopted by the committee request
ing the President to furnish all the origi-
nal letters, or certified copies thereof, re-
commencing Anderson for appointment
to some position. In complying with the
request of the Committee, the President
says: l have the honor to say that have
no recollection of receiving any such let
tiers from Senator Matthews, rs the one
described in the resolution and thst |
find no such letter among my papers.
The only letter relating to the subject
within the period are on file in the De-
psrtment OF the State. Copies ofthe same
and OF all others communications on the
subject which are in my possession or con-
trol, are herewith transmitted.
The first document was q letter 10 the
President from the Louisiana delegation
in Congress recommending the appoint
ment of Anderson to u ConsulshIp, with
the folhng endorsements:
For important reasons l specially re-
quest that this request be complied with.
rSIgned7 STANLEY MATTHEW'S
"Respectfullv referred TO the Secretary
of State by direction OF the President,
April IA, 1877.
[Signedl "W. h. ROGERS,
Secretary"
CINCINNATI, May IA, 1877.
My DEAR SIR:-The bearer, Mr..
James f. Anderson, of New Orleans, is
the gentleman in reference to whom,
when last in Washington, l had a pri-
vste conversation with you, urging his
appointment TO q Consu ship. Mr.. An
derson has had until now subordinate
clerkship in the custom house at New
Orleans, which has been always unsatis-
factory TO him, and now his residence
there mss become so unpleasant that be
mas abandoned it and his Clerkshlp.
The circumstances in which Mr. Ander-
son has been placed and in which he
has been compelled TO act very difficult
part are such ss TO give him very s:rong
claims upon the administration in public
interests and do most earnestly urge
that some satisfactory public employ
ment NAV be found for him At once.
Very truly,
STANLEY MATTHEWS.
4 IIJt. w Nt. 4sCuIt Co. fcSui " '''NSc'
How They Wanted 10 get Rid OF
Him.
WEST FELICANA, May II, 1877,
Hon Vim. NJ EUartS, Secretary Of State,
Washington, d. c.:
Notwithstanding that Mr.. James
+. Anderson carpet t-bsgger), Of New
ORLEANS, is an applicant for consuIship,
and that he would like letters from those
who know him, | take the liberty to en-
close this to you. l am the person who
attempted TO rid the State Of him last
fall See his testimsmony before the
Congressional Committee in New Or
leans Being unfortunately unsuccessful
IN my attempt, the people OF this State
look to you for relief, and with one voice
| implore you il you have any vacant
counseiship at any earthquake shaken
point, any cholera in ected city, any
yellow fever point, or any small pox rid
den community, or any vacant commIs-
slOnship TO the iiercest Of our Indian
tribes, TO send him to one Of these places
at once, because we consider the said
Anders On y person who has Just sufficient
character to serve the party that pays
the most money, and Of 3 class OF patriots
Who can best serve their country by
dying for it. Hopeful OF an affirmative
response, | subscribe myself,
JOIN w. BULLDoZER.
During the reading of this letter and
its endorsement the Republican members
Of the committee INDUCED in a laugh OF
satisfaction, and the chairman and other
Democratic members smiled ss If IN
sympaty with the sentiments.
Executive MANSION,
WAsHINGroN, May 26, 1877. !
DEAR Mr.. SECRETARY:-lf the com
mission which the President signed on
the 24th instant for James +. Anderson
as consul OF the United States at Furchal
has not been delivered to the appointee
the President will be pleased TO have
YOU retain possession of it until further
INQUIRIES as TO Mr.. Anderson's character
are instituted. Very truly yours,
w. X. ROGERS,
Prirats Secretary.
To the Secretary OF State.
Conn's Recommendation.
STEUBENyILLE, o, March 6, 1877.
I'll, H. Er.cIye,r, T. Y HJlysS.