Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1878-10-31

Select good man to send down if REQUIRED
as that is the only way. Am watched, and
if as we'll, think better turn over matter
here to Governor Randolph"
The answer this time was prompt and posi-
tive, for Gramercy Park, too, was becoming
uneasy:
'NEw YORK, November 14.-Telegran
here.' You can 90 to fifty, if necessary. Per
haps use future prospects for some part, bu
you must see that trading is not done.
doubt whether you can trust to the person
you name.''
Pelton's principal now urged Weed to try
one portion payable after the votes were cast,
and another portion after the final result
''NEw YORK, Nov. .16, 1878.
''SnaiM Weed, Columbia:
Last telegram here. There is undoubtedly
good ground, upon which favorable decision
could be had, but to be consistent and sus.
tainable it would and should involve electine
Hampton, or else it would be involved in
Inconsistencies impossible to sustain You
must be satisfied that the action upon which
the papers issue is justified by facts, and all
trading is prevented Try and make one por-
tion payable after votes are cast, and another
portion after the final result. Doubtless good
faith is intended, but there should be some
sufficient guarantee accepted. Both the. con-
ditions are very important. Telegraph re-
suits and what you want done"
On the night of the 18th, Weed succeeded
in obtaining from certain members of the
Canvassing Board a definite proposition,
though the terms were higher than be had
been led to expect. t -1 -@H..
''CoLUMB1A, Nov. 1e.-Telegram received
too late to answer last night. Don't quite un-
derstand. Do you want me to 60 to the home
of Sterns (Florida)? The board, late last
night, demanded $75, 900 for giving US two
or three electors. The interceder will want
something beside. Think ten thousand. What
shall do? Get no aid from the Hampton
party, who, to say the least, are Indifferent. "
Pelton's answer is as follows:
''SnaiM Weed, Columbia
'Your telegram here. Should be willing to
accept if Chamberlain and board unite to
prevent trading, and expense was made de.
pendent on final success of Tilden in March,. -
The first agreement was for two or three
electoral votes, to be obtained, we presume,
by the process of trading districts, hinted at
in dispatch No. IL. Further negotiation was
necessary in consequence of Pelton's insist
ing that the obligation should be made ''con-
tingent on the result in March," To this the
board officers would not consent.
''CoLuMB1A, Nov. 18.-Am anxiously wait
ing your telegram; until its receipt am pow
erless. Time very important. Expect deci-
<o 1ou ho~ o:o<~-
elsewhere, let this 60, and I will 60 to Flor
ida. Answer immediately,
''CoLUMBIA, Nov. 18.-Telegram received.
Looks now as though the thing would work
at SIS. 900 for all seven votes. Have safe
man to bring stuff on, receiving telegram in
the morning. Think now I will meet him
with party at Baltimore. Could not make it
depend on March, but would on regular GER
exact status is that two of the board have
agreed and are consulting with the third,
which is majority, and will report tonight.
They set the stakes and assented, but can
withdraw. Portugal telegraphed me to-day
to spare no expense"
Now comes the long delayed announcement
of success:
sfCoLUMB1A, Nov. 18.-A majority of the
board have been secured. The cost is $780,
600, to be sent as follows: One parcel of
$65, 900, one of $40, 1000, and one of 5000,
all to be in $500 or 81 1000 bills, the notes to
be deposited as the parties accept, and given
up upon the vote of the land of Hampton Ii.
e., State of South Carolina) being given to
Tilden's friends. The three packages should
be sent without inscription, and tonight, un-
less you receive telegram from me counter
shall try to secure everything by
the plan of deposit. The friends of Hampton
and Bavaria(O are bere in force, and fear
their money and careful watching and intim-
dation of the board. For Gods sake let it |
90 if you can. Be safe in Florida or Africa(?)
Do this ut once, and have the cash ready to |
reach Baltimore Sunday night. Telegraph |
decidedly whether it will be done:'
The answer seems to have been somewhat |
ardy, but Weed made his preparations to
tart, and in the meantime he telegraphed |
Igain:
"CoLuMB1A. Nov. 18.-Shall leave tonight
:or B. Meet me yourself if prudent. The
Returning Board say they will do it sure, and
t is worth trying, but the result is doubtful to
ny mind. Must get definite answer before 8
,'clock." ~
Weed did 60 to Baltimore. The further
'rogress of the negotiations is traced by in
lumerable kilograms, but Tilden's procrasti-
lation again prevented the closing of the bar
;ain until too late and the result was announ-
ed. A subsequent scheme was put on foot
0 capture the Legislature The following
elegrams were exchanged: ..-,..-.
" COLUMBIA, Dec. 8.
Colonel Pelton, Neso York - '@ '.l1
1.-THE County Canvassers return give the
republican electors a majority. These are
elieved incorrect, and the regular precinct
eturns will elect several Democratic electors
t is expected that the Senate may unite with
be Republican House and inaugurate Cover
or MnrrQW. Nav cause mischief which the