The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-11

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ment passed. several members held seats and voted
whose seats had been declared vacant by proclama-
ton OF the Governor, by reason OF members accept
ing and occupying other Offices. Governor Reed re-
fuses to recognise the action OF that body and declares
it Illegal. Lieutenant Governor Gleason this morn
ing, demanded possession of the Executive Office, and
vas refused by Governor Reed who says he has brought
suit against Gleason and Alden, Secretary or State by
Circuit Judge for conspirng against the Government
and they are now under arrest. This case will be
sent up to the Supreme Court. The general impress
sion seems to be that Reed is in the right.
E. TALLAHAssEE, Fla, Nov.7.-Tbe case of Gov. Reed
against lieutenant. Governor Gleason and Secretary
Alden, before Coke this P. NJ put over till Friday next
The following proclamation has been issued:
~ EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
Tallahassee Fla, Nov. 6, 1868 {
Whereas, the Assembly of Florida, as a duty,
organised extraordinary session, held by virtue OF
proclamation issued by the Governor of Florida on
the Sd day of November A. D., 1863 have impeached
Harrison Reed Governor of Florida for high crimes
and misdemeanors in office; and whereas, under the
provisions OF the constitution of the State OF Florida,
the said Harrison Reed, Governor of florida, is de-
barred from exercising the functions Of the Executive
office of the State and the administration thereof de-
wolves upon the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Now, therefore, /, VILLAIN H. Gleason, Lieutenant
Governor of the State of Florida do issue my procla-
nation taking possession of the executive department
Of the Government in all its parts, and hereby call
upon all citizens of the State support the Govern
men obey the laws Of the State, aud preserve peace
aud quiet
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set my hand
and caused the great seal of the State to be affixed,
this 9Th Nov A. D., 1868.
(signed) W. Fl. GLEASON,
Lieut.. and Acting Governor
By the Lieutenant and Acting Governor:
GEO. a. ALDEN,
Secretary of State
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Tallahassee, Florida Nov 7, 1868.
To the Sheriff Of Leon county:
Sri am under the constitution and laws of the
State the rightful Governor thereof and shall continue
to exercise the power and authorities, and discharge
all the duties, belonging to the Office of the Executive
Department until the Judicial tribunals of the State
shall determine otherwise. To this determination Of
the Judiciary WILL like any other good citizen, yield
peaceful and immediate obedience.
(signed) HARRISON REED,
Governor.
The following are the articles of impeachment: l..
He has been guilty Of flsehood and lying, while trans
acting business with members of the Legislature and
other officers of the State g. charge him with in
competency, inasmuch as he has filed commissions to
officers in blank and other irresponsible persons hay
ing issued them. 8. He has issued proclamation,
declaring many seats Of the Legislature vacant before
the members duly elected and returned had resigned,
or their legal term of service had expired f. lie has
been guilty of ENLIGHTENMENT, having taken from the
State treasury securities and money, and sold such
securities and then falling to return portion or all
of the proceeds of the sale to the treasury 5. He
has been guilty Of corruption and bribery; he having
bartered and sold prominent offices in the State to
sundry persons for money to him in hand paid, and
sent the nomination of such persons to the Senate for
confirmation. zsg-=.--a..- .zz...a 4 .-..0-<z
For and in consideration Of these and many other
crimes and misdemeanors, which have come to my
knowledge I ask at the hands of the Assembly the
impeachment for high crimes and misdemeanors of
Harrison Reed, Governor of Florida.
(Seued) HoRAT1o JENKINS, Jr.
Gov Reed occupies the Executive rooms in the Cap
itol as heretofore. No guard at the Capitol at one
o'clock this morning at half past seven last night.
Apparently citizens fear trouble tonight but as no one
could profit by it, it is hoped none will occur.
WILMISGroa, N. G., Nov. 7.-Returns sufficient to
show the State has gone for Grant by considerable
majority though the Conservatives make large gains
It is believed The estimate of the Morning Star given
"Wednesday approximate correctness. That gave the
State to Grant by 5000. Returns received from the
Moutain districts tonight show election of Plato and
Durham, Conservative. Congressional delegation
stands five Republicans to two Conservatives, Demo
cratic gain Of one --..-
sAvassAH, Ga, Nov ALI quiet to-day
HAVANA, Nov. S.-Lersund determines to shoot
rebel leaders hailing from San Domingo, Spanish
main.
elected to Congress from the second district; third
doubtful. Martial law will be extended Little
Rock aud Pulaski county.
OTTAWA, CANADA, Nov. S.--Lord Monck sails for
Europe Monday. Gen. Windham will administer the
government until Sir John Young arrives
LOUISVILLE, Nov. S.-The Courier and JournalhaVe
consolidated and appear to morrow the Louisville
Courier and Journal.
New YoRK, Nov S.-The Gen. Meade, hence for
New Orleans, struck the Marnion, from Savannah
near Scotland lghtship amidships, cutting her down
below the water line. The Meade took off part of the
crew and passengers, but returning, run on DER
scy flats to prevent sinking Steamer Lackawanna
has gone to the Marmion's assistance.
The elegant country residence of Alex. j. Bergen,
at Islp, Long Island, burned from defective Hue.
Loss $4,000. Insurance $4,000.