The Portland daily press., 1878-08-17
THE INVESTIGATION.

Anew 4Ohh, aug. 1O.-1u0 IOCI6r com init
tee met again this morning. A despatch was
received from Major Barke of New Orleans
that he would arrive tomorrow afternoon.
John A. Leete again took the stand. He
produced letter from Kellogg, dated VIII
lard's Hotel, April LIST. which said
WILLARDs HOTEL, April ], 1877.
My Dear Sir-I received your letter. Lewis must
be mistaken for did not Morton in his presence
except as introduced Morton and Lewis. There
was not word said beyond the compliments of the
day. Morton never said such thing in my pres
ence and don't believe he ever said it to any one
If the Nichols Legislature were to elect Republic
can Senator upon compromise. whoever he might
be, depending upon Nichols certificate alone, he
would not be admitted. A Democrat would stand
ators would not vote to admit, but would probably
vote to let it lay over until two years. when, they
will in any contingency have the Senate, they can
his head Is level this time. hope all our friends
will preserve their consistency so tar possible 1t
is the safest course If they want to give away the
being, let the tail 60 with the hide" and let them
have the benefit oil Democratic Senators as they de.
they can do it. It would probably help me and our
friends if they elect nl Democrat t
Another letter was read from Packard to
George Jones of the New York Times, dated
July LIST, 1872, and recommending Leete as a
reliable correspondent. Several. letters from
Senator West were then read. letter dated
United States Senate, said, "Let the hypocrites
howl. The Packard policy you will find to be
non-committal," and mentioned some other
matters of small importance. The following
was read:
WIZARDS HOTEL, February %, 1877.
Dear Leete-I received your letter. 1t looks
now as If the count would progress, aud Hayes
be elected President before the 4th of March.
This is, and has been, a great struggle. 1
noticed what you wrote about that Times
special. 1 Immediately telegraphed denial to
the Times. Packard will be recognized no
doubt by Hayes, if not by Grant before he
goes out of Office. Don't see how it can bs
otherwise, and all the leading Republicans
here are Of that opinion. And the Louisiana
vote was counted, and she did become the cor.
ner stone SO to speak. Such wonder could
only occur in so wonderful country as this,
and only once in 100 years. Al's well that
heap of history, such as it is. When you 90
into another state convention, vote right
w. P. KELLOGG
The following sra some of the letters read
today:
WASHINGTON, Nov. 80, '76.
Affections Yarmouth topped II into sOu the o HSerai
party in April, 1872, much to the dismay OF all his
friends He went there as he went into the Demo-
and exultng ly; Extensively 50 because they thought
it was the coming power. Either of them in my
opinion would turn Turk if brought them place
1t has become necessity to him. Ambition wrecked
upon revenge is terrible sight. The fact Of his
attributing his downfall to would be regarded by
those who know the facts evidence of his relapse
OF intelligence uniting him for the renewal of
sHccess-such enemies are pestiferous simply, not
harmful. After all though the policy will name two
senators it is always we'll for each of to have our
friends and to exert ourselves IfyOu will reflect
moment you will that my support of the Packard
government here between now and the 4th of March
Is all important. The course In state rests upon
my shoulders here. will do my part-probably the
permit petty games by Yarmouth or anyone else for
personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Yours,
(Signed) J.R. WEST.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
18th of April, 1874.
My Dear Sr:-It is said here that Kellogg has
gone over to the Chamber of Commerce. If SO we
unreliable as he is is not to be trusted at all. His
promises to any of us who are here working for him
and not present to urge him all the time, are Of no
account as he breaks them continually. am
thoroughly disgusted West is feeling very sore, and
it seems to me with just reasons. Aside from the
the general of the administration especially
on aance, has scared the Republicans here awfuly,
and they us as we assure them at least
opposition if not Democratic House next fall. Go
to work and strengthen our party, etc., etc.
Truly yours,
To j. E. Leet, Esq,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Dec. IL, 1876. !
My Dear Friend.-Yours of the 18th inst has been
received, and in reply thereto have to say Eyes,
asret9rned elected, but how" Joe Fmks is no
did fool one will lind it out before long, Hayes
is our next President, let come what will That is
the talk up here, and j. R. West is next Sena-
or anybodys being glad at my reelection it is ali the
came to me. What am going to do will do in
spite Of hell itself: know one thing and that is that
of course my dear friend Riard will have to 20 as
Darrall does. If not then Darral will call for his
head and as Tor my post am not ready yet Oh
enough for the present.
(Siened) G. E. NASH.
j. E. Leet, Esq.
HOUSE oFEREPREsENTATIvEs,(
June II, 1874.
My Dear Leet Il am much amused at your COM
pairing me to a highwayman and asserting that
only support Kellogg beause Of his promises. The
facts as you well know entirely different, except
of course, as to the resemblance to highwayman. L
me let him sail in any time We will see how it will
end He and Packard arrived here today. The
committee report to impeach DuIell; think we can
one or two million for the Levees if them id fools
coming up here don't spoil it, Will be home as soon
as we adjourn. Yours,
[Signed) C. B. DARRALL,
To j. E. Leet, Esq.
The other letters read were unimportant.
Leete continuing, said the $500 600 relief bill
PASSED in 1874 was for Overflow and also to
take care of the negroes and see that they
voted straight. Here another letter was read
abiding to the witness, who said, THAT ap-
plies to me. That was the time was detailed
to watch you, Potter, when you were on that
when you got away with Phelps
and Foster"
Mr.. Potter-I never met two more honorable
men in my life. Your statements are q mis-
take.
Leete-Well we thought they were very soft,
and was detailed to see after you and find out
how you got around them.
Here the witHess produced an election ticket
of 1876, got out by the Republicans. 1t bore
the names of the Democratic candidates all
through, with the exception of Darrell, Re-
publican, for Congress. Another letter was
read from Wetmore to Leete. 1t stated he
was getting disgusted with Wells, and that be
was nearly starving. Leete, continuing, said,
"You see Wetmore was james Madison Wells
editor of his organ. Wells lived at the Rapids
parish and regarded the place as his private
kingdom. 1t would take long time to ex-
plain the meaning of the letter."
AT this stage, owing to the absence of Gen.
eral Butler and some witnesses, the committee
adjourned until Monday.