The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1856-04-03
VOL. X.

again took the oath of Office under the Con.
stitution.
About ii o'clock this evening, Governor
Bashford, accompanied by his private secretary.
Mr.. B. +. Hopkins, repaired to the Capitol,
and on arriving in the vestibue was greeted
with three long, loud, and hearty cheers of vel.
come, by the crowd of spectators who had
gathered round, in anticipation of his coming.
He then proceeded Immediately to the door
otthe Executive apartment, and found it locked
Knocking, however, the late private secretary
OF Mr. Barstow, Mr. Hunter, came to the door
and threw it open. The Governor, accom-
panied by few friends, then entered, and was
cordially greeted by Mr.. Macarthur, who invited
him to be seated, together with those who en-.
tered with him.
Mr.. Ryan then approached Mr.. Macarthur
and handed him copy of the Judgment rem.
dered by the Supreme Court
Mr.. Macarthur, having read the documert
said: have read this paper, Mr. Ryan. Have
you any thing further to offer?
Mr.. Ryan. Nothing further, sir, unless Gov.
ernor Bashford wishes to speak.
The Governor. Well, Mr. Macarthur. (takipr
off his overcoat, and hanging it over chair !
have come to take possession Of these Execut;va
apartments, and demand of you the papers ba.
longing thereto, the keys ofthe safes, desks &c.
together with all which pertains to the Eyecnt;ya
| chamber.
Mr.. Macarthur, latter pause.) Well NJ,
Bashford, or Governor, (smiling and Lowinr
! to Mr.. Bashford,) have to say simnlv tb;s
That hold the Office of Governor of the STAFF
under the Constitution, and DENYING. as do
the constitutional right of the Supreme Court
( to exercice jurisdiction over the case which
they have just decided in favor of yourself
must decline to vacate 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 tba
| statute authorized Governor Bashford to 90.
Mr.. McArthur, Ito Gov. Bashford) Do Won
intend, MIR. Bashford, to put me out by force Il
| refuse to leave? Let US understand each
other Alright
The Governor. do not wish to saw 8,
much, Mr.. Macarthur, but
Mr.. Macarthur, (interrrupting) We are now
occupying antagonistic relations, simply upops
political question, and | shall not treat il aa.
personal affront, sir, for you to answer me IN
the affirmative, if such is your determinatio,
If 1t is your intention to use force in eiectny
me, and will so say, | will consider Il constrs,
tive force and yield.
Mr.. Hunter, (private secretary Come, Mr.
| DaSnioru, out WIN IL, say what you mean act
like man.
The Governor. Then, Mr.. Macarthur, | viii
say that, should you refuse to give up possession
OF these rooms peaceaby, | shall feel it nv
duty to use what force would be necessary 10
| eject you.
MIR. Macarthur. That is sufficient, sir.
| consider this constructive ejectment. | will
now yield to you the possession of these apart.
ments.
Mr.. Macarthur then rose and grasped Gov
Bashford cordially by the hand, and after a few
minutes conversation quietly withdrew, havir,
acted the gentleman throughout. He was no
doubt constrained 10 take the course he did by
his partisan friends, and against his own con.
victions. Gov. Bashford, Immediately after
taking possession, sent up message to the
Senate, which body received it with resoQ.
ton of general rejoicing.