The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-11-28
KELLOGG'S SEAT.

CONTINUATION OF THE TESTIMONY BEFORE THE
SENATORIAL COMMITTEE.
New ORLEANS. La. Nov. 81. 1879.
George Bird. Of East Baton Rouge, q member Of
tho Packard Legislature testified that he received no
money. promises or anything else for voting for
Kellogg
Richard simms. Of Sc James parish. member OF
the Packard Legislature testified that the statement
made by Murray that witness received money for
voting for Kellogg was untrue; never received
money anything else for his vote; was never
promised anything.
H. G. Clarke. acting private secretary for Senator
Kellogg. testified that the statement made by Ber-
nard Williams. that witness present in Governor
Kellogg's room on tho night that Spofford's wit
nesses arrived In Washington and saw them paid
$500 EACH is false; witnessed or knew Of such
Q transaction.
Cross-examined by Senator Hn-witness knew
nothing as to signatures on electoral certificates;
did not sign any names to them; knew nothing Of
the meaning Of cipher dispatches to Kellogg Clarke
came to New Orleans in response to telegram from
Kellogg; since he has been here he has sent des-
patches for publication in the interest Of Kellogg
simmons, Alexander Derocha, Judge Isaac w. Fall.
Salvador San Francisco Lorenzo D. Parker. Alex
ander Moore and Cicero Bridges testified to the bad
reputation of Thomas Murray in tho community for
truth aud veracity. andfrom what they knew Of him
would not believe him on oath. The witnesses had
known Murray for many years. Murray was . wit.
ness for Spofford before the committee in Washing
ton.
George Drury member Of the Packard Legislature
from Assumption parish, testified that he knew of
money or valuable consideration being given to
any member who voted for Kellogg; there was
common rumor published In the democratic papers
atsthe time that member had been brbed but he
heard no talk of the kind around the State House.
FORGED AFYIDAvIr.
Alfred L. Melon member OF the Packard Legisla-
Der of the Nichols Legislature. testified. DENYING
the testimony of Seymour In reference to witness
making an affidavit against Kellogg. Witness made
such affidavit or statement did not sign IL; the
signature not his. Witness wrote his name, and
the signature. when compared with that on the af-
dit. did not correspond. Witness received money
or other valuable consideration for voting for KEEL
logg: voted for him because he thought him the
most available candidate.
George W. Waters testified Resides in the Seventh
ward; knew Moore Gardier and Blackstone; Moore
told him he had been returned but not fairly
legally elected that he (Blackstone) got money, but
did not say from whom; in 1876 persons were al
lowed to vote against witnesses protest. two republi
can commissioners deciding against him.
FAHkK REGISTRATION.
Octave Wallet testifed-Knew Blackstone. Moore
and Gardier. Of the Seventh ward Moore told him
he had entered into q satisfactory compromise with
Nichols Legislature. by which democrats claiming
seats from his ward would be admitted; in the pri-
mary election Moore offered to let the faction he
witness was working for have 800 false registration
in the general election in 1876. Witness testified ro-
garding ensures from the registration books in the
Custom House, and In regard to the notorious sew
irg machine circular scheme.
MONEY PAID KELLOGG.
James Barrett, Sergeantat.Arms Of the Packard
Legislature, testified that he knew mt time dur
ing the day OF the Senatorial election that there
not quorum present. Witness went in search Of
Senator Breaux. but failed to ind him. Witness
testified at considerable length regarding the bribery
of members; Jones told him he did not in
tend to be left out; that all the other men,
bers had been paid afterward told him thst
he had received money from Kellogg. During q
conversation Senator Twitchell also referred to the
fact that Kellogg had paid out great deal OF money
to secure his election. Witness told that KEEL
loRg made speech to the caucus threatening that
II he was not elected he would turn the state gov
ernment to the Nichols party. Tho negroes
bell eyed he would do Il.
Adjourned until tomorrow.