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of experience in politics would make him a

: nifty of character, integrity and an able OF,
Jackson Union Democrat, who left his nativ
countcy to join the United States forces II
conquer rebellion. A moderate and consisten
Democrat who has won the confidence of tn
present administration by his fairness want O.
prejudice and patriotism. 1t is believed b,
would also be an able and judicious counsellor
, and satisfactory to old line wings and Republi
cans.
Next Col. r. T. vanHorns, Of Kansas CITY
} Missouri, representative man Of the Southern
union soldier from the great growing ano
splendidly developing Southwest. A thorough
Republican, with experience as editor and
legislator, with an extensive personal acquaint-
ance throughout the South with the people
and their wants. He is of that temperament
and disposition that makes him truly of the
people and from the people. His patriotism
and honesty are undoubted. His appointment
would be universally satisfactory.
Next it is thought by many Of our new and
in political policy for Gov. Hayes to call to his
cabinet council Gen. Joseph E. Johnston who
was an old-line whig. reluctantly engaged in
the Southern rebellion, always the opponent of
Jeff Davis and neglected by him. He has a
nephew, moderate Democrat in the United
ators from the South, of his personal friends
who would be proud of his recognition. Also
many relatives and friends in the House of
Representatives, with the 100000 ex-Confed-
crate soldiers he commanded in the South, pos
sibly would make great instrument in the ex-
ecutive policy of Gov. Hayes.
Next we find neither Gov. Alcorn, nor sena-
tor Hamilton, of Texas, have any friends on
either side who are inclined to push their claims
on the ground Of political policy. In other
words, they have been unsatisfactory to both
parties, and are incapable Of generating
strength in and of themselves.
Next, Senator Key of Tennessee, an old
Union Democrat, is discussed favorably by
many, and perhaps would aid counsellor in
shaping wise policy for that policy for that
section. In conclusion, as the main great
effort of the incoming administration, is to
truly in heart harmonic the South take away
sectlonalism and bitter contest of races, and
| build up dominant conservative party; it is
suggested that three cabinet officers from the
\South and Southwest be selected, such as ex-
Senator Poole Of North Carolina, John Hancock
| of Texas, or General Joseph f. Johnston of
Virginia, and Colonel R. T. Van Horne of Mis-
! souri,, to see Governor Hayes and submit the
above, and answer by this line.
! BouLDs BAKER, Secretary.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 26, lS77.--To Boulds
Your lengthy telegram just received on my re-
turn here. Gov. Hayes absent at present, but
will return tonight, and your telegram will be
submitted to him signed Thomas L. Young.
Mr.. Cox-On what theory is it supposed that
this is competent testimony? 1t may be inter-
|
not see how it can become testimony.
Butler-You certainly do not want Inc to
| furnish that information now2
Cox-I am in condition of ardent curiosity
about it at this moment.
Butler-And must leave you in that con-
ditiOn until can prove who Boulds Baker is.
Mr.. Key, of the men suggested, was ap-
pointed by Mr.. Hayes, and one of the first acts
! of bis administration was to appoint Mr..
Boulds Baker to the best Office in his gift.
Cox-I do not see how that has any connec-
ton with the subject matter of this investiga-
| ton. 49,.
Butler-I will supply the connection before
I get through.
| THOMAS ROACH,
clerk in the appointment office of the post
Office department. was called, in order to give
information a. to the appointment and pay Of
Boulds Baker, special agent, but it seensed
that witness had not charge Of the necessary
books and papers, and that he did not know
anything at all about Baker.
! Cox suggested that even if witness had
charge of these books and papers, he should
not have been required to bring them.
| Butler-Why?
Cox-Having been the head of department
myself. should have regarded it as q very
great breach Of duty if any subordinate took
own ORDERS and should justify the head Of
that department in refusing to clio SO.
| Butler-So should I, but should also JUS
tify person subpenaed to produce them in
going to the head of that department and say
ing, II am summoned to produce such books
if the head of the department said no, then 1
| should expect witness to come here and say,
II have not brought the books because the
head Of the department. told me that should
not, - and the moment the head OF the depart
ment said that there would be two courses open
/ k<% L~, %lo,% 10, f~- Al1 l1ol
of the department OF to bring him before the
House for interfering with witness.
| Iwant the gentleman to understand that there
| is God in Israel.
| Cox-That is true, and am sincere wor-
shipper of divine power as the gentleman.
l should regret it, however, exceedingly i'm
proper for this committee to send for a clerk
in one of the departments and ask him to pro-
duce a portion Of the pu bile records. The
proper way is that which is usual with the
! House of Representatives and any Of its COM
mittees, to communicate with the head of the
department. and have not the slightest doubt
| that it will give great pleasure to the head of
| any department to furnish us with the fullest
! information needed. I should be exceeding
ly sorry to see this committee commit itself to
the idea that clerk in a department can be
| summoned to take from it any of its archives.
Mr.. Butler-I have tried great many cases
before United States courts in New York and
| massachusetts, and have rarely tried one
where department clerk has not appeared
with portion of the department records
Mr.. Cox-lt is mere question Of form, and
| / regard it as quite unnecessary to appeal to
the God of Israel any other supernatural
power when there ia SO plain and orderly
d method of communicating with the depart
ment
The chairman to Cox-Your motion is that
a note should be addressed to the head Of the
department asking for any books and papers ?
Cox-That is my idea, and I have no doubt
that anything in the records can be obtained
in that way.
Another witness from the postofice depart
ment, Fred B. Lilly, came forward and two
heavy books like ledgers were carried in and
laid on the floor at his feet. These books, how
ever, proved to be only accounts of the clerical
force of the department and did not contain
accounts of special agents after which Mr..
Butler was seeking in connection with Boulds
Baker. Witness, however, stated that he knew
Boulds Baker as a special agent and first
knew him in that capacity in the spring OF
1877. He had never seen him about the depart
ment before that time. and Baker went out OF
Office about the LIST of August, 1877. The two
witnesses were directed to appear tomorrow
with records of accounts, appointment, and re-
agent, and with like information as to George
A. Howard, formerly one of the assistant sec
retaries to the electoral commission. Adjourned
The Florida Frauds.
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 10.-The inves
tigation committee resumed work this morn
ing, and will close its labors tonight, leaving
; for Washington tomorrow. The testimony o.
McLin continued. Witness detailed hi
appointment as associate justice of the SUI
preme court, New Mexico, the Office for which
his letter to Governor Hayes put in evidenc
on Saturday, had been written. Previous t.
his appointment he had been informed at th