Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-25

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that he believed he never was elected 70 by
the people. Whatever may be the opinion OF
men in regard to my motives, / give them
faets and leave my motives to a higher tri-
bunal SAMUEL Il. MCLIN.
The above was signed and sworn to before
the clerk of Thomas county, Ga.
What Captain Dennis Knows About
Democratic Frauds I'm Florida.
NEW YORK, April 25.-The Times Jackson
vile correspondent has had an interview with
"; U: Dennis. In reply to question as TO
what he knew or had stated in regard to any
sleeton shet 10 frauds in Aachua county, he said
Irauds committed in that county in the inter-
est OF the democratic party, which were espe-
claiy apparent IN the precinct OF Archer,
pOled more than 4i votes. I'm the campaign
of 1876" said Capt. Dennis, "they claimed 10
have have polled 256 votes, 200 of which believed
then, and now believe, were frauduently cas-
in the interest of the democratic party. I nm
derstand dispatches have been sent to New
t nork stating that have made confession TO
the erect that Mr.. Hayes was not legally
elected. In answer to that / can say was
not an officer of the election, and handled no
ballots, made no returns, and in no way con.
my own individual vote, and therefore have
nothing to confess. There is foundation
for the rumors now i'm circulation, but they
have been grossly misrepresented. They were
based upon conversations held with gentle
men in Washington, and understood TO be
strictly confidential. The result of these in
terylews was TO the effect that certain things
were done by republicans in the state to offset
the frauds committed by democrats. The
names OF those parties have never divulged.
believe, as matter of abstract justice, that
| believe it can be proved that the
face OF the returns shows that the state belongs
TO MI. Tilden. In regard to rumOrS that
the late Secretary of State McLin and the late
Controller Cowgirl, have made confessions or
statements concerning the action of the re-
turning board. The fact is, that Mr. McLin
has made no statement that tends in any way
to impeach the action of that board, aud Dr..
Cowgirl has made no statement at all except
that his action, and so far as he knows, the ac-
ION OF all the members of the board was
their view of the law and of the evidence be-
fore Them" Capt. Dennis asserts that he has
made no statement rejecting upon the action
Oh the returning board, and has no; asserted
nor does he believe that the members of that
board ever suspected the existence of any
frauds on TIE part of the republicans. Capt
Dennis further stated that he had no personal
grievance against President HAYES, who had
always treated him with kindness
What Friend of Tilden Says.
A gentleman who is working i'm the interest
OF Mr. Illden, said to be an agent sent here
Tor that purpose, says he has evidence enough
In his possession to give Florida to Tilden by
600 majority, and that his evidence is based on
the concessions OF those directly concerned in
the frauds.
THE CLAIM OF 600 MAJORITY FOR TILDEN.
The correspondent saws: LAS near as can be
ascertained Mr. Dennis has some very serious
knowledge against the administration, but he
is very reticent as to the facts. People here
are considerably stirred up in regard TO the
matter, and it is rumored tonight that Lieut..
Gov BloXham and others are on their way to
washington with affidavitS from individuals
h9re n which 20 to prove that Mr.. Tilden had
eco majority in this state.
Another TnferNiew with nannfs-
Some Very Interesting Disclosures.
The HerGLd'S Jacksonville correspondent
also had an Interview with Dennis, in which
Dennis said:-'I don't mind saying that / am
certain the state of Florida went for Tilden on
the face OF the returns, and that he should
nave had 1t. 1 Will go further and say there
has ma not been time in the past three months
proof OF the fact that Tilden carried the state
would turn Hayes out and give Tilden his
rights, would not have gladly furnished such
proof; i knew that II my proof went before
keep Hayes in his seat. Itold Gen. Butler what
could do, and while he thinks Hayes should
be turned out, he thought it best to wait till
some action had been taken by Congress i'm
about it also"
Did the President know that you had these
facts in reServe?'
~ OF course he did all the time. Moves and
the rest OF them told him. l met him frequent
", and he always treated me very kindly. say
Hdu DteH uOlU ABOUT me. He gave me
notes to the department asking that be given
aplace. wanted to be an auditor, and / de-
cllned three places, holding one only a few
weeks"
Why then, do you oppose Hayes?''
because he is traitor to the party that
put him in and treated my friends badly As
COnkling says, if the country only knew HAYES
as well as Congress does, he would be despiSed
on all sides. NOyeS knew of every movement
that was made in Florida, and Hayes knew it
through him. l know this to pe true and can
show it when the time comes.n
Concerning the rumOrS that he had gone to
Sargent with written confession and had
threatened its publication if he was not pro.
vlded for, he denied this, and said Sargent
simply went as his friend to the adminiStra.
ton and stated that it was under obligations
to him lMr. Dennis) and. suggested the policy
OF meeting the obligations promptly. He said
Sargent did not think the President could be
turned out, but would favor it if it could be
done.
Dennis refuses to furnish any written state
ment for publication. He says he can satisfy
the most incredulouS when the time comes
but will wait until everything is ready He is
very positive in stating an oustry movement is
on foot.
McLfn's Sad State.
The correspondent says: McLin is very
gloomy and deSpondent, and believes he is
dying.