Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-06-29

to say that mortal man ever told me. or in=
timated to me while in Florida, that there was
ANYTHING fraudulent about that return, except
and was made public. / mean l had no pri-
vate information derived from
any source whatever. honestly
and conscientiously believe that
the return made and argued by me was right,
and I can say that we made case which would
satisfy any appropriated court in Christen-
dom. wanted Dennis to be witness as he
has sworn because from the very beginning ne
had insisted on truthfulness of that return, and
had undertaken to PROVE and had proven 1T to
my satisfaction, and because he was SO thor
oughly acquainted with the country and knew
the people who lived there, and could testify
as to persons " hose names appeared the list.
I desired, for that reason, that he should appear
as witness.
Perhaps asked him several times to be a
witness. He says be never made any reply to
it but once, and then in some form of words
which he does not undertake to give, tried to
give me the impression that if l put him on
the stand he would injure my case. do not
doubt his words when he says he meant to con-
vey that impression to me. What he said was
in the presence of Gen. Wallace who is now in
the room and he will testify on that point. I
had already learned that Dennis life had been
threatened, and that he considered himself in
very great danger. He had related to
me on one occasion That when
his lie was threatened he had called
together in church somewhere all the colored
people in the vicinity and he had made them
kneel down and swear that if he was killed,
they would lay waste and revenge his death.
Remembering what he had said l received the
impression on, this occasion that the he
those people any more, especially he was
himself candidate for the Senate and his own
election was at stake. That was the impression
got from him.
said to Cowgirl and McLin that all I wanted
of them was to do their duty honestly and fair
ly, and said to them if the State had honestly
cast its vote for Tilden it was their duty SO to
declare; but if it had gone for Hayes we wanted
it, but we expected nothing Of them except
Of them a promise, nor intimated a promise,
nor held out any inducement to have them de-
clare that the State had gone for Gov. Hayes
rather than Gov. Tilden.
Before the final decision had been rendered
after the vote on Florida had been
ly depressed and said he did not know
what would become Of him; that he had so
excited the hostility of the Democrats that he
could no longer live in Florida in peace; that
he was poor and sick and almost in despair.
said to him, Mr.. McLin, you have done your
duty honestly and fairly, as I think and
shall take great pleasure in saying so to Gov.
Hayes. If he shall be declared President of
the United States, will take pleasure also in
recommending you for some position, where
you can take care of yourself and family.
About the time was going away also said to
DIR. Cowgirl, another member of the board, that
had been greatly impressed with his honesty
IF and or1x boari tho
vass, and if could ever be Of any use to him
he could command me freely. I will add that
l did more than some politicians did. | kept
my +, WORD and l. DID did; recommend both these
that they were not appointed to good places.
If l had influence enough with the administra-
ton they certainly would have been appointed.
never saw McLin one minute alone to talk
with him on any subject until the final vote Of
Florida had been cast. / never represented
myself to either Of these gentlemen as special
friend of President Hayes, nor seemed to con-
vey the impression that they would be ia ken
care of in case Hayes was elected previous to
MINIS LETTER.
The following is one of the letters alluded to:
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Jan. rs, 1877.
To Hon. E. T. Noyes Cinclnnati:
DEAR SIR:-Lamentable changes have taken
place since we parted on the 9Th Of December
last. Then we were hopeful and happy in the
as our next President. Now we
are Inundated with the near approach Of de
feat-not an honest defeat but defeat which
will be brought about by cravenly
and sheer cowardice. AS
to Florida, recent developments show
that Democratic frauds and villainies were
even greater than we had any idea Of at that
state of the canvass. The Senate committee
held session at Gainesville and succeeded in
proving up all the Democratic voters, while Mr..
Fleming, smart witness, could not testify a.
to twenty Democrats who voted at Archer pre-
clint No. 2. The Republicans who were proven
to be dead, were produced in the flesh, and
testified that they voted at said precint, but,
my dear governor what does all this amount
our leaders, when Senators cravenly quake in
their boots, when they hear the rebel yell. If
Tilden is inaugurated, it will be through the
sheer cowardlce and treachery of men we were
pleased to look upon great and good men.
At the present writing there does not seem to
be CLEAN Of hope. -Four years will quickly
pass away with the Republicans Of the North
but with us of the South, they will roll with
the weight of centuries. I fear, indeed, that
the black cloud Of Democracy will
never be removed. I feel sick at heart
for the loyal men, black and white
and l feel sick, for myself. If my breath
would permit, l would gladly seek more con-
pest of prescription and meet the fate that is
in store for me. Some of my friends have
united in recommending me to the President
for appointment to the office of United States
district judge for this State. The State execu-
tive committee, members of the old cabinet,
and other old friends have joined in the re-
good word to the President in my behalf.
However, I pray you do not think l
prefer any claim on account of the
Presidential canvass. 1 only performed
my duty conscientiously, and if it proves una
vaiing, will never cease to regret it as long as
live. My reasons for seeking the appoint
ment are urgent. My contest for a livelihood
with prospective Democracy will be very
equal .ne, and my health will not permit me
to live in a colder climate. You can thorough
~ appreciate my situation and the magnitude
OF triumph, should l be honored with the APP
pointment. The office will probably be filled
at an early date, and am necessitated to ap-
ply at once. IF fail in this there is nothing
left. kind word spoken by you to the Presi-
Of light may break through the thick fold Of
the surrounding darkness, and that Governor
Hayes may be inaugurated ii accordance with
the will of the people, I remain yours very
truly. (Signed) SAM B. McL1N.
Witness here read another letter from Nc
Lin.
TALLAHASSEE, March 3d. 1877.
Hon. E. f. Noyes, Washington:
DEAR SIR: Surprising that you are in Wash
ington rejoicing with the nation over the in
auguration of Governor Hayes, embrace the
opportunity Of thanking you for your kind re-
Spouse to my letter and at the same time ex-
pressing to you my soulfelt qualification over
the ultimate triumph of Governor Hayes. The
party may expect much in the way of purifca-
ton and elevation from our noble President,
and the nation will experience four years Of
unexampled prosperity. Naughter.) Let joy
reign supreme at the Inauguration. very