The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-08

A Conflict of Authorities Feared-G0vernOr
Reed Refuses to Recognize the Legislature
Adjournment Of the Leglslature-The Lieu-
tenant Governor and Secretary Of State
Arrested for Conspiracy.
TALLAHASSEE, Nov. I, 1858.
About nine O'Clock last night citizens TO the num-
Der Of one hundred or more were summoned by the
city and county authorities to hold themselves in
readiness to aid in quelling any riot At eleven
O'Clock there were no indications OF trouble, and the
posse discharged. The cause Of the call the
conflicting orders Of Governor Reed and Lieutenant
Governor Gleason, and fears were entertained
that the colored people would be called on to
support the action OF the Legislature. The citizens
except to aid in preserving tie peace when they
the street to-day that the plantation negroes have
been notified to come In tonight, but the report
may be doubted.
One company OF the Seventh regiment have been
posted here, about thirty strong.
The Legislature adjourned this morning until jan
Impeachment passed several members held seats
and voted whose seats had been declared vacant by
bers accepting and occupying other public ofilces
Governor Reed refuses to recognize the action OF
the Legislature and declares It an illegal body
Lieut.. Governor Gleason this morning demanded
possession OF the executive ONCE, and was refused
by Governor Reed, who has brought suit against
OF State, before the Circuit Judge, for conspring
against the government, and they are now under
general impression
Governor Reed IL In the right
Lieutenant Governor Gleason Prociaims Him
self Goveruor-Counter Proclamation by
Governor Reed-Articles Of impeachment
Against the Governor.
TALLAHASSEE. Nov. Z, 1858.
The following proclamation has been received:-
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, |
TALLAHASSEE, Nov. Z, 1858.
whereas the Assembly OF Florida as a body or
nd IN ~ Of n
proclamation issued by the Governor OF Florida on
the 80 day OF November, A. D. 1885, have impeached
crimes and misdemeanors in ONCE, andl whereas
under the provisions OF the constitution OF the State
Florida is debarred from exercising the functions Of
the Executive oce Of the State and the administra
ito thereof devolves upon the Lieutenant Gov
Now, therefore, l. william H. Gleason, Lieutenant
Governor OF the state OF Florida, do issue my procla
nation taking possession of the Executive Depart
ment Of the government in all its parts, and here
by call upon all citizens OF the State to support the
government, obey the laws Of the State and pre-
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand
and caused the great seal OF the state to be Affixed
WILLIAM II. GLEASON,
Lieutenant Governor and Acting Governor.
GEORGE ALDEN, Secretary Of State.
1t will be seen by the following communication
that Governor Reed Is determined to exercise the
functions OF Governor until the judicial tribunals OF
the state shall decide Otherwise
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, !
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Nov. Z, 1858.
To the SHERIFF OF Lion county, State Of Florida:
SIR am under the constitution and laws OF the
State the rightful Governor thereof, and shall con-
tnue to exercise the power and authority and dis
charge the duties belonging to the ONCE OF the Exc
cutive Department until the judicial tribunals OF the
State shall determine otherwise. To the determine
ton Of the judiciary VIII, IKE every other good
HARRISON REED. Governor.
The following are the articles Of impeachment
brought against Governor Reed
First-He has been guilty OF falsehood and lying
Legislature and other onicers OF The State.
Second-I charge him with incompetency, mas
much as he has filled commissions to officers in
blank and other irresponsible persons having issued
Third-He has issued proclamation declaring
many seats OF the Legislature vacant before the
members were duly elected and returned, had re-
signed or their legal term OF service expired.
FOurth-He has been guilty OF embezzlement,
having taken from the state Treasury securities and
money and sold such securities and then failed to
return portion or oil Of the proceeds OF the sale to
Firh-He has been guilty OF corruption and
bribery, he having bartered and sold prominent
oices in the State to sundry persons for money 10
him In hand paid, and the nomination OF such per-
sons to the Senate for confirmation. For ana In
consideration OF these and many other crimes and
msdemeanors which have come to my knowledge
ask at the hands OF the Assembly the Impeachment
for high crimes and msdemeanors OF Harrison Reed
Governor OF Florida. hORATIO =. jerks.
Governor Reed occupies the Executive rooms in
the Capitol as heretofore. There has been guard
at the Capitol from O'Clock this morning until
half-past seven this evening. Apparently the cti-
Gems fear trouble tonight but one could profit
by It it Is hoped that none viii occur,
The case OF Governor Reed against Lieutenant
Governor Gleason and Secretary Alden, before Judge
Coke, this afternoon, was put over until Friday