The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1878-02-06
THE RETURNING BOARD CASE.
Speculations as to the Possible Where
abouts of J. Madison
Wells
CAssANAvE, KENNER AND TOM AMBER
SON INTERVIEWED IN THEIR
NEW QUARTERS - HoCs-
TON OFF AFTER
WELLS.


were the principal topics of CONVEX
sation on the streets, in the bar
rooms and the hotels. Considerable
difference of opinion was expressed
about the disappearance of J. Madi
son Wells. Some of the knowing
ones were confident that he was i,
hiding within the city limits; others
equally confident, were satisfied thai
he had made good his escape, anG
was now safely and speedily making
his way to the City of Washington
Suggestions of all kinds were moi
wanting. He has gone to his plan
.ation, remarked one party, while
others had heard confidentially that
Bay St. Louis had been mapped on,
by j. Madison as an excellent resort
for the political refugee. Be he
where he may, the time is not very
long distant between freedom and
capture.
EVERY PROBATION
has been taken by Sheriff Houston to
ferret out the national forger. Ear
ly Sunday morning thorough search
was made by large number of depu-
ty sheriffs for Wells within the cor
porate limits. All his known resorts
were visited, houses of his friends in
Vestigated and no nook and corner of
the Custom House left unr oticed and
unexamined.
LATER IN THE DAY,
however, our reporter met the sheriff
and inquired of him if he had any
clue. He said that be had, but could
not speak openly on the subject or
give any points to the press at pres
ent. At o'clock Mr.. Houston, &C.
companied by several deputies, took
the Mobile train for Grand Plains
and the Rigolets, reliable informa.
ton having been received that Wells
could be found at or near these
points.
During the afternoon, and prior to
the departure of the sheriff from the
city, our reporter paid visit to the
PARISH PRISON,
with the intention of interviewing, if
possible, Anderson, Casenave and
Kenner. Around the portals of the
main entrance, and in the corridor
leading to the massive iron gate,
stood a number of deputies, whose
Watchful gaze betokened the respon-
sibility of their official position. To
the right Of the entrance, in the re-
ception room of Captain Gains Ho-
tel, number of men were congrega-
ted, among whom our reporter recog-
nlzed several politicians of the old
Republican regime. On a bench.
which was placed near the window,
sat
cASENAvE,
conversing with friend. Our re-
porter Immediately approached him,
and the following conversation took
place:
Reporter-Mr. Caseuave, the Dem
ocrat would like to have your views
relative to your case; but first let
me inquire how you are treated here?
Casenave-I have nothing to com
plain of, having received only kind
ness at the hands of the officials.
Reporter-Do you believe that Mr..
Wells will be in court in the morn.
ing2
Casenave-I cannot say, knowing
nothing of his movements.
Reporter-What induced you, Mr..
Casenave, to evade the writs of the
law by taking refuge in the Custom
House2
Casensve--I did not 60 the Custom
House for protection; l went there
only to sign some papers, but while
there very foolishly remained at the
request Of friends.
Reporter-While there did you an
"clpate or know that your lawyers
were endeaVoring to obtain writ of
certiorari?
misunderstanding of the sort
was mentioned, but I really cannot
say positively what / anticipated.
heporter-Have you any expecta,
ZION OF some action being taken by
'uage Bradley or Judge Woods?
ga enave--I have not considered
that side of the question.
hep--ln the event of your case be-
ing tried in the Superior Criminal
oours, what do you expect the result .
to be?
casenave-If there is any justice
IN the land I will be acquitted. I {