The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1879-09-06
slow much will remain unpaidy"

The balance OF the judgment unpaid VIII be
81, $50, besides the costs of court and the Sher-
iff's costs, which will amount TO perhaps 81, 900
moren
"who do you expect 10 pay for all thiss'
Il can't tell but according 10 the arrangement
made with Mr. Cullum, who received the 81, 750,
am expected TO give security for its payment
when get home"
sYou seem to have been badly treated"
"Yes, sir Il have been. have suffered both
socially and materially. For my services in
1872 received State warrants, which neRo-
tiated alta heavy discount In 1876 Ireceivtd
no compensation whatever but was dragged
from my home and business 10 Wash
ington and confined thirty-three days in the
Capitol, az L have before stated, and az
forwards inoarcerated in the parish prison
IN New Orleans, aud when was discharged
here, in company with others Of the board,
went to the Sergeant at Arms, John g. Thomp-
eon, to inquire what provision had been made
fordefraying our expenses. and 10 ascertain
how we were to get home, aud we were politely
informed by that dignitary that we might walk
home. My present visit lie au additional OK
pense. Ihave already been here three weeks
is now possible, l do not know what the whoeof
my outlay will be. Heretofore my standing and
credit have been good, as any honorable man in
New Orleans who knows me will cheerfully tes-
tifv My business was prosperous and rohtable,
but since my connection with Wells and An
i
been prescribed in various ways"
Have you never received anything in the
way Of compensation for your services or ex-
penses from the Administrations
mo; nothing whatever. Yes-I mistake.
did receive something On the 81 of March,
1876, when the Returning Board members were
act at liberty from their imprisonment in the
Capitol, we called on Mr.. Hayes, who was stop
ping at Mr.. Sherman's, on X street He re-
ceiyed us with gush, and invited us to take
petite sandwich and cup OF coffee. This is
the extent of his favors to me. My relations to
this administration have been like the tailor of
Campello, who worked for nothing and found
thread.
aMr Casanave, when do you expect to return
to your home in louisiana"
81 hope to shake the dust Of Washington
from my feet within the next twenty -four hours
and not to return until this administration,
which betrayed the Republican party OF my
State, shall have terminated its Infamous ex
istence.
cAsANAvE TO THE PRESIDENT
The following is Oasanaves letter to the
President, written on the 9TH of this month, in
which he enumerates his troubles. 1t Ia not
reasonable to suppose that Casanave would
make the demands aud statements OF the last
few days II he did not have an unusual claim
upon the administration. Friends Of the Sher-
man boom ought to be the ones to explain the
nature of this claim
Mr.. PRESIDENT: have the honor 10 invite your
attention TO the following facts. upon which re-
specfuly solicit such relief as you may be able to
Offer me. 10 1872 was elected by the State Senate
of Louisiana ne nber of the X turning Board OF
that State. | did not desire solicit the Office
an accepted IT with great reluctance. In 1875
the grave aud responsible duty of determining the
result of the election for President Of tue United
States deyolved upon that board Its do iberia
iious were watched with profound solicitude by
the whole eoun ry, while the leaders of two great
nOyered
result fs deliberations with that intense anxiety
only known {, expectants of the spois Of public of
Ace, The board found for the Republicans, and the
Democrats, disappointed and cbagrined at once
commenced criminal proceedings against its mem
bers. Counsel were employed TO defend us at .
stipulated fee of &5 600. which Mr.. Il. @. Anderson
insured mo would be paid out of funds to be sent
from Washington. Al the conclusion OF the prose
cution, counsel demanded their fec. which, not
being paid they instituted suit, aud after hearing
in court obtained judgment against Gil the mem
bers Il the board writ of TERI Jdctds copy
herewith inrlosed) was issued directing the Sheriff
to seize and sell sufficient property Of the defend
ants TO Hatisfy the Judgment OF @5000 less 81 80.
The Sheriff finding property belonging 10 An
derson, Wells and Kenner, seized my property, and
holds the same subject to sale under his writ.
II my property Ia sacrificed under that execution
IT will render bankrupt. am q poor man,
aud unable to sustain such loss.
have always assumed full share of the
responsibility attaching TO the official acts
of the Returning Board, although l have never
enjoyed of the fruits resulting from It's findings,
and in this connection would respectfully remind
you that hold no Office under your administration,
and have derived no peouniary benefits whatso.
ever therefrom; but on the contrary, have sus-
tanned considerable loss In my business on account
of my identity with the board. Messrs. Anderson,
Wells and Kenner, the other three members, and
their numerous family connections, are enjoying
lucrative positions in the employ of the Govern.
ment. protest against being mulcted for the cost
of the criminal proceedings against the Returning
Board while Others enjoy the honor and
emoluments resulting from the decision. II is
neither Just nor honorable TO impose this heavy
burden upon me. 1t would be more becoming the
benefciaries of our acts to discharge this debt.
Upon my arrival in Washington tv weeks ago
was assured upon the promise of Assistant Secre-
tary Hawley that the amount required to satisfy
the Judgment would be raised the Sec
rotary returned. called upon Mr.. Sherman yes
terday and he proffered me a contribution of 800
as the only relief he could offer me, which was
compelled to decline out of respect for the great
Finance Minister Of Government. Iexpect
TO take my departure for Louisiana in few
days and Il any arrangement can be made of this
matter to offer me the relief to which, under these
circumstances, believe am justly and honorably
entitled, ] will be under obligation TO those
through whose influence II may be accomplished.
/ am, very respectfully, q. CAsANAvE.
HON. JOHN SHERMAN, Secretary of the Treasury
DEAR Sir: 1 hereby inclose you a copy of an I'M
official letter addressed TO the President. Very re-
specially, q. CAsASAyE.
WASHINGTON, d. O., Aug. Z, 1879.