Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-04-04
'MADIsoy. March %, 1856.

kQUSt 0l6lOuS GEUMtA
held. The silence of the grave was there, and
With GREATNESS anxiety they awaited the final
decision ofthe Court.
The Chief Justice gave the opinion of the
Gourtzin clear and distinct Voice, (which nell
Their exhibited excitement nor fear in relation
to its soundncss or validity. lttook about halt
an hour IN its delivery.
Immediately after the rendition Of the decis-
ion by the Court, Governor Bashford walked
over to the consultation room OF the Court and
again took the oath Of Office under the constl-
tuition.
About II o'clock this evening Governor Bash
ford, accompanied by his private secretary, Mr..
B. Z. Hopkins, repaired to the Capltol. ana on
arriving in the vestibule was greeted with three
long, loud, and hearty cheers of welcome By the
crowd of spectators who had gathered round IN
anticipation of his coming.
He then proceeded Immediately to the door of
the executive apartment and found 1t locked
Knockine. however, the late private secretary of
Mr.. Barstow, Mr.. Hunter, came to the door and
threw it open. The Governor. accompanied by
a few friends, then entered and was cordially
greeted by Mr.. Macarthur, who invited him to be
seated, together with those who entered with MN
Mr.. Ryan then approached Mr.. Macarthur and
handed him copy of the judgment rendered by
tho Supreme Court. ssT ~ :,
Mr.. Macarthur; having read the document
said: / have read this paper, Nj. Ryan. Rave
YOU any. thing further to oiferT
Mr.. Ryan. Nothing further, sir, unless Gov
ernor Bashfor(l wishes TO speak.
The Governor Well, Macarthur, taking off
his oyercoat and hanging it over chair have
como to take poss0ssion OF these executive apart
ments, aud demand of you the papers belonging
thereto the keys Of the safes, desks, &c, togeth-
er with all which pertains to the executive cham
Mr. Macarthur, (aiter pauseE Well, Mr.. Bash
ford. or Governor, (smiling aud bowling TO Mr..
Bashford, Il have to say simply this: That
hold the Office of Governor of the State, under
the constitution, and denying, as do, the con-
stitntional right of the Supreme Court to exer-
else Jurisdiction over the case which they have
just decided in favor of yourself must decline
to vacatc these rooms.
Mr.. RYAN asked Mr.. Macarthur If he wished
to be understood that he refused to leave, and
then went on to explain to what extent the stat
ute authorized Gov. Bashford to go.
intend, Mr.. Bashford, to put me out by force if
refuse to leave? Let us understand each other
Alright.
Mr.. Macarthur, but
Mr.. McArlhur, Gnterrupting.) We are now
occupying antagonistic relation, simply upon
political question, and shall not treat it as a
personal affront. sir for you to answer ME in the
affirmative, if such is your determination. lit
is your intention to use force in cccting me, and
will so say, will consider it constructive force
and yield
Mr.. Hunter Cprivate secretary Come, Mr..
Bashford, out with it, say what you mean; act
The Governor. Then, Mr.. Macarthur, will
say that, should you refuse to give up posses
sion of these rooms pcaceably, shall feel it my
duty to use what force would be necessary to
eject you.
Mr.. McArthur That Insufficient, sir. Icon
slider this constructive ejectmcnt. Will now
yield to you the possession of these apartments
Mr.. Macarthur toen rose and grasPed Gov.
Bashford cordially by the hand, and after few
minutes conversation quietly withdrew, having
acted the gentleman throughout He was no
doubt constrained to take the course he did by
his partisan friends, and against his own convic-
tons. Gov. BashfOrd; Immediately alter taxing
possession, scntup the following message to the
Senate, which body received 1t with resolution
of general rejoicing:
EXECUTIVE DEPARrNEST,
MADISON, MARCH 25, 1855.
To tie Senate and Assembty
Ithas become my duty TO inform you that
have, in obedience to the will OF the people, as
suned the duties and responsibilities OF the office
of Governor of this State.
Chosen to that Office by amajority of the pop
ular vote at the general election of November
last, nevertheless found it preoccupied by the
late incumbent, who refused to surrender 1t or
recognise my right to it.
Believing that / had been duly elected, that a
proper investigation would show that was en-
titled to enter upon the discharge of the duties
of the office, and not wishing to resort to force
in order to obtain possession thereof, l ap-
pealed to the law to protect my rights as well as
the rights of the electors who had conferred this
trust upon me.
Tie Judgment of the highest tribunal of the
State the highest evidence OF title known 10
the law-has now asccrtaincd my title and re-
stored me the Office from which have been cx-
cluded wrongfully.
Recognising in the peaceful issue OF the. re-
cent contest a most gratifying testimony to the
supremacy Of the law over preferences and pre-
iudiccs Of political nature, cannot forbear to
congratulate the representatives Of the people,
whose sovereign will has been finally rindicatcd
in the form of their own appointment upon the
result; and i am happy to know that many
among the best citizens Of the State, politically
opposed to my election, did nevertheless most
promptly recognise the fact of my election, aud
have in faithful adherence to the right, insisted
upon its recognition.
Your session is already so far advanced, and
| am SO little informed respecting the state OF
the business before you, that will only recon-
mend q thorough examination OF the alleged
frauds at the late election, in order to determine,
as far as possible, in what manner andby whom
those frauds were committed, to the end that pro-
per safeguards may be provided against similar
occurrences in future.
twill benny aim to administer the Executive
Department for the popular good alone, guided
by the constitution and laws, and shall betound
at all times and in all constitutional ways ready
herewith transmit an authenticated copy of
the judgment of the Supreme Court of this State
determining my right to said office.
/ send this Communication to you by b. F.
Hopkins, Esq, whom have appointed my pTl-
vate secretary. ..,,roon
Hox. Mss MuRRAY.-Wc recently gave sew
eral extracts from this lady's new work, which
is just now, from her position and her prcjudi-
ccs. attracting considerable attention. The Lon
don Athenteum says that the public have been