Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-04-24

or give any impetus or color to the Blair
movement. No credence would or could
hardly be given paper procured in the man.
ner In which this was evidently obtained.

or give any impetus or color to the Blair
movement. No credenee would or could
hafdly De gwen paper procured in the man.
her IN "hlch this was evidently obtained.
What Florida Senators Say.
There was great deal of talk among Sena-
tors this morning on the subject of the confes-
sions of McLin and Dennis, of their share in
the frauds in Florida by which Hayes was
SENATOR coNovER
said to STAR reporter that nearly two weeks
ago he received letter from friend in Lake
City, asking him if he had heard about the Me-
had written to ascertain the particulars, when
the news appeared in print. Mr.. COnOver was
not prepared to express an opinion as to the
tbt tfath or faslty OF the confessions but he said
much effect as the last confession of Elizabeth
Ilton. Senator COnOver said that McLin had
oeen zen rewarded by the nomination to be justice
OF the supreme court of New Mexico. The
Senate rejected McLin for that position and
the PRESIDENT did not appoint him for any
other oillce. Dennis was made internal reye
nue. agent for the Alachua county district,
Notwithstanding the fact of a number of in
dlctmentS pending against him in connection
%n tne frauds OF Archer and elsewhere The
to satisfy Dennis for the work that he had
done.
SENATOR JONES, OF FLORIDA,
said that he had heard that McLin and Dennis
were to make confession of the frauds they
perpetrated to give the electoral vote of Flor
T.
SlOnS are true.
McLin's Record.
McLin's record at the White House is that
he came on to Washington last summer in
quest OF place under the government, He
was backed in this desire by the very strong
est endorsements The President nominated
nj him at the extra session for the iudgeship. of
the territory OF New Mexico. His nomination
not eing acted on at that session. it was sent
In again at the beginning of the regular ses-
do nothing for him. To send in his name for
only te inviting defeat. Both the Senators
Lin's nomination bitterly while it was before
the Senate. The charges against him were
drunkenness and a remarkable facility for
of personal ends.
PROMINENT YOUNG DEMOCRAT OF FLORIDA
who arrived in Washington yesterday said to
few democrats in our state for a couple of
weeks past that McLin and Dennis were en-
gagged in preparing confession of their share
in the fraud by which the electoral vote of the
state was, given to Hayes Some portions of
the confession, 1 know of my own
personal knowledge, to be, true. Den
the Archer district OF Alachua county.
We believe that both men are telling true
stories There was no inducement on the
of us believe that Tilden can ever get the
Presidency, and we have control of the state
government, consequently nothing could be
OF irauds M G1s IN connection with the electoral
1t is said that the confessions have not been
received in Washington yet.
THE EVIDENCE
which Finley, democrat, has filed in his con-
test to the seat Of Bsbie, the sitting repub-
can member, with the elections committee, in
which the counties OF Archer and Baker are
located. covers substantially the disclosures
set forth in the confession. Hence, but few
members of Congress doubt the authenticity
jacksonville
1T WAS STATED ON THE STREETS
fhls afternoon that the great confession left
One story has it that the document is con
signed to Montgomery Blair, and another that
It VIII be received by one OF the Florida Sena-
tors. 1t is definitely known outside of news
paper dispatches that the confession has been
forwarded.
REPEAL OF THE BANKRUPT LAw.-The
Huse judiciary committee reconsidered its
former action instructing Representative Nc
Mah0n, one Of its members, to move, when
the Senate Dill repeating the bankrupt law
shall be reached on the Speakers table, that
vote Instructed him to report a substitute for
me blil repeating the involuntary proceedings
Immediately, and repeating voluntary pro
ceedlngs after January l, 1879.
HON. CHAs. B. ROBERTS, OF MARYLAND.
Much of the credit of the river and harbor ap
preparation item to Baltimore and the favor
able action of the House was due to the intel
hgent energy and personal high standing in
Congress Of Representative Roberts. He la
Dored lnSsessantX s sS tX on Monday to secure the
VICE PRESIDENT WHEELER has arrived at his
home in Malone, N.Y., where he will remain
for few days.
How THE DEMOCRATS HOPE TO CARRY
Iains the following editorial: I'VE have from
the best authority, undoubted information
that tn Samuel J. Randall, Speaker Of the House
Ohio democrats that it is of the utmost impOro
tance to the democratic party that the Ohio
legislature should redistrict the state Mr.
Randall gives as reason that the indications
point to republican success in carrying the
next House, unless some effort of this kind is
made by democrats where they have power.
Our information comes by way of Columbus
but has not been given there outside the demo-
cratic managers who are to push the scheme
through, if possible; MI: Randall was urged
and one other democratic member from Ohio,
whose name we are not at liberty to gve.''
A BANK CASHIER GONE WITH s45.O0-A
dispatch from Cleveland, Ohio, states that O.
Z. Zeller, cashier OF the National Exchange
a bank nj at at ~ mJiffin, Ohio absconded last Saturday
will be confined exclusively to the stock.
holders. The business of the bank will not be
Interrupted. A reward of 5000 is offered for
the arrest Of Zeler and S., 600 for the return of
the money.
GREAT STORMS IN THE SOUTH AND WEST.
During Monday night and yesterday forenoon
aterrifc rain and thunder storm prevailed at
at I'd street, costing $4,000, was swept away.
It is feared the planting interests in that sec.
ton have suffered severely from the unprece-
dented rams of the past week: ST.. Louis was
also visited by one Of the heaviest storms