The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-07-03

the Potter Resolution. -~.J asnes r.. An.
Ii tiersom ana Secretary sherman ON ths
stand. .ft3 # 55 Iii Isl III #lsS5
4 MoNDAY, June al. The Potter committee
resumed its investigation. Mrs. jerks on the
witness stand, "A long examination ensued
in which lively scenes ensued. Some ques.
tions the witness answered, some she refused
to answer. In referring TO the so-called
who wrote at her dictationn she said; 81 refuse
to tell you.o The result of the examination
was, that Sherman never saw the letter; that
it was gotten up to quiet Sherman and Weber
In the afternoon Gen. HI. ". Boynton special
Washington correspondent OF the Cincinnati.
was examined as to his interviews with the
President touching the appointment Of An
derson to Office; as to whether the President
gave as q reason for such appointment, that
Anderson had important secrets that it would
be damaging to make known, and he must be
controlled The witness denied that the
President ever gave such reasons. Some an
cry words passed between the witness and
Gen, Butler, and witness said If the committee
did not protect him, he would protect himself
He denounced Butler as q rowdy. The com
mittee went into secret session, and shortly
afterwards adjourned until Tuesday.
TUESDAY, June rs. The Potter COM
mittee resumed its investigation. Mrs. jerks
and Mr. Bpynton were recalled and briefly ex-
vas put on the stand. His testimony was
largely in reference to tile transactions Of An
lerson, his protest, &C., and pointedly con
tradicted his statements Witness had never
seen the so-called Sherman letter Had an
interview with Judge I.evisee, and was cog.
infant Of the offer to him Of 100000, and ad-
yised to seem to listen to the overture, to en-
deavor to find out who was to furnish. Albert
G. Haley was next called. He testified to an
interview with Mrs. jerks in Washington last
winter, and conyersed with her about the
Sherman letter Being asked what she said
about it, Mr. Hiscock objected as,there was no
legal evidence that Sherman wrote the letter.
Mcmahon stated that he believed lie did write
the letter from evidence already given. Gen.
Butler did not think there was the slightest
inference that could be legally or ultimately
drawn that Sherman wrote the so-calIed
Sherman letter. After some further discus
sion the wuitness was excused, and the com
mittee adjourned till Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY, June 90 Mrs, links was
again before the Potter committee. She said
she dictated the Sherman letter to another
party but declined to tell who that other
party was, butlt was person prominent in
louisiana politics. A. G. Haley was recalled.
Had a conversation with Mrs. Jinks in
February last about the Sherman letter She
IT,
ness told her twas worth S.. 600 to her. Judge
Hugh J. Campbell OF Dakota territory, former
~ OF New Orleans, was examined. He testi-
fed touching Andcrson's protest. Witness
had an indistinct impression that there were
rumors that Anderson was in negotiation
with, or M had been tempered with BY Demo,
| Gratis. Witness thought, Packard was legally
elected Governor of Louisiana and that the
same vote that elected Packard elected the
! Presidential electors that voted for HAYES.
Witness did not believe Packard could have
been sustained as Governor without the inter.
! tervention of Federal troops. He believed
! that but for the mob spirit which was prevail.
ent in Louisiana, and which is prevalent there
today, Pacard would now be presiding as
Governor Senator Kellogg was called, but
before entering on his examination the com.
mittee adjourned. # l55g
THURSDAY, June q. The Potter com
mittee had ex-Marshal Pitlin, OF Louisiana,
before them. He believed in the legality q
the Packard legislature, and believed the
Packard government would have sustainst
4 itself in three weeks after recognition by The
administration without the aid Of Fedora
troops. The examination was continued al
/ length len upon the acts Of the McVeagh commit
l e. ana ven. Butler requested q Packard
Y. Glasscock was called to contradict some 8
the statements Of Mrs jerks William Il
Chandler was called to testify about Flo.ids
matters, and Gov. Noyes connection Herewith
L. u. Dennis testified at considerable length
IN regard to the situation in Florida at tht
tlme the Northern politicians were there.
FRIDAY, June 2S.--The Potter com
| mlttee again in session. A SUBJ committee il
New Orleans. The ex-nom1nation of L. e
Dennis was resumed in regard to the Florids
| election returns, Gov. Moves W as put upor
the stand. He testified that he did not 90 t.
Florida, at the request, Or with the knowledge
OF Mr.. Hayes, and did not receive kilograms
or any communication from him. He said tt
! Cowgirl and McLin that all he wanted Of then
was to do their duty honestly and fairly, ant
/ said to them if the State of Florida had hon
estly cast it's vote for Tilden, it was their duty
/ so to declare it. He never made one Of then
! q promise, or heed outinducementf for them K
/ declare the State for Hayes. Gov. Noyes. read
| several letters written to him BIZ elm
i which caused much merriment in the com
j mlttee room. Gen. Lew. Wallace and Others
/ were examined without particular results
/ The subcommittee, Stenger, Reed and Black
! burn are in New Orleans, and will commence
to take testimony on M onday, July LIST. s
SATURDAY, June Goth The Potter
committee received a telegram from Gov
| Packard, stating that he was cited to appear
before the subcommittee at New Orleans
Mrs. jerks was again called and produced
| her correspondence with James E. Anderson
but Gen. BUTLER being absent it was not read
| Mrs. jerks was examined at some len 9Th, anl
1 bore herself in her characteristic manner
! William Chandler was examined He main
4 tanned that in his opinion there never was q
1 fairer result maintained by fairer means thar
! the result of the Florida election He related
| the early disclosure by Stanily Matthews 81
| the purpose to displace the Packard govern.
ment, at which witness felt both surprise and
indignation. He testified to various inter
! views with prominent men in regard to dis
| placing Packard and recognizing Nichols,
He showed that Stanlly Mathews Wss a large
factor IN the arrangement to establish the
Wade Hampton and Nichols governments,
| Ex-eoV. Packard was examined on SATURDAY.
by the sub committee in New Orleans. Was
not present at any OF the sessions Of the re.
turning board. " Had no conversation with
them. Had no knowledge Of their lahors ex-
cept what was published. The returning
board gave the State to Hayes and myself. /
was inaugr ated Governor j an. 9Th, In nv
opinion my little to the Governorship of
Louisiana is as good as Mr.. Hayes's title to$the
Presidency. consider them both good, and
one is good as the other. SS / received the
declaration Of my election from the same
legislature, from which Mr. Hayes enjoys his
title. I am aware 4 am not acting as Governor
Of the State. II am entitled to BE- AS Mr..
Hayes title rests on the vote of louisiana. I
am entitled TO be Governor. The same legisia.
ture that declared my election elected Mr..
Kellogg q. IS. Senator, and the II. 8. Senate
recognizes that as q lawful Legislature. n Gov.
Packard was in the witness chair mora II, ~,