Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-04-03
The Disputed Wisconsin Goveinorship.

THE INAUGURATION OF GOVERNOR BAsHFoRD
Funny ScENE-We have already briefly noted
the fact that the Supreme Court of Wisconsin
has ousted Mr.. Barstow from the position of
Governor of Wisconsin, in favor of Mr.. Coles
Bashford, and that Lieutenant Governor McAr-
thur, Upon Mr. Barstow's yacating the office, at
tempted to assume the position against tho right
of Mr. Bashford The Milwaukee American mar
rates the scene as follows
About / O'clock, A. NJ, Gov. Bashford, nc
companied by his private secretary. Mr. +. Hop
kins, of Madison, repaired to the capitol, and ar
irving in the ves'ibule. proceeded Immediately
10 the door of the executive apartment and found
it locked. Knocking, how the late private
secretary of Mr.. Barstow, Mr.. Hunter, came to
the door and threw it open. The Governor, ac-
Sompanied by II few friends, then ed and
was cordially greeted by Mr.. McArthur. who in
vited him to be seated, together with those who
entered with him. MIR. Ryan then approached
Mr.. Macarthur aud handed him II copy of the
ia 'gnent rendered by the Supreme Court.
Mr. Macarthur having road the document. then
I said: Il have read this paper. Mr. Ryan; have
ynu anything further to offer p
Mr. Ryan Nothing further, sir, unless Gov
Ba-hf,rd wishes to speak.
The Govrrnor.-WelI, Mr.. McArthur (taking
oil his nvercnnt md hanging it over chair,) |
have eb'ne to take possession of these executive
apartments. and demand of you thu papers be
l.nging thereto. the keys of the safes, DESKS
Ne. together with all which pertains to the ex-
rcuiise chamber.
Mr.. McA --lafter a pausel We'll, Mr. Bash
ittd. or Goeernor, (sming and bowling to Bash
ford.) have Ia say simply this: that hold the
uhicn at Governor of the State under the e"nsii
tetion, aud drnying rs | do the constitutional
right of the Supr' me Court 10 exercise jurisdc-
tldn over the case which they have ust decided
IN favor Of yourself, | must decline TO vacate
these rooms.
Mr.. Ryan asked Mr.. Macarthur If he wished 10
be understood that he refused TO leave, and then
went on to explnin TO what extent the statute au-
thonzrd GOV. BaShford to 90.
Mr.. McAftlnr. DO you intend, Mr.. Bash
ford, to put ine ont by force If refuse TO leave
Lri Us understand each othor Alright.
The Gov i do not wish to sag much, Mr..
Nee rtlur, but
heA. Gutrrrapting We are now occupying
anag"nistic relations, simply upon political
question, and sla not treat it as u personal af-
front, sir, ion You to answer in the affirmative
II such il your determination. If it is your in
teni'au 10 n-e f rec in cjectng me, and will so
nv. will consider it constructive force and
yr!d.
Mt. Hunter private Secretary Come Mr..
BAshford, out with it. say what you mean act
Ikea mnn.
The Gov.-1hen Mr.. Macarthur. ,cW say.
that should you refuse TO give up possession of
these rooms. peac ably, shall feel it my duty
10 use what force would be necessary to eject
you.
Macarthur THAT is sufficient sir. consider
this constructive ejeetnent. | will now yield
to you the possessions of these apartments.
Mr.. Macarthur then and grasped GOV.
Bashforl cordially by the hand, and after few
minutes conversation, quietly withdrew, having
acted the gentleman throughout. Coy. Bashford.
Immediately after taking possession, sent up his
message to the Senate.