The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-08-14

Total Split of the scaIawag an,
Carpet-Bag Party.
=, MONTGOMERY, ALA, August Ill
!, 1utter was caused in the Legislature to
l DAY. Governor Smith sent to the Sen
ate, where it originated, veto of the
r Dill authorizing the Legislature to cast
the electoral vote of the State. Gov.
ernor Smith says:
Alter the most mature reflection,
am forced to the conclusion that the bill
Is wrong in principle, and that it would
be dangerous precedent in Republi-
can government. As my Judgment does
not approve the bill, it is my constitu,
tional duty to return it to the Senate
with my objections. 1t cannot but be re-
gdrded as remarkable that the first
Republican Legislature coapened in
alabama shall, in the face of the
principles Of its organisation, Which
erery Republican processes to hold dear,
deny not only to the colored, but the white
man, the right, by his rote, 10 indicate his
choice for President and Gice. President of
the United States, and take the matter in
its orrn hands. What excuse can there
be for it Is it mere party expediency
Ii so, then it is an abandonment of
principles, or an acknowledgment that
the material out of which the Republi-
can party is composed cannot be trusted.
ln ether words it is to say that the col
ored mea will not do to be trusted.
This action Of the General Assembly
will be regarded as still moro remarka-
BILE when considered in connection with
what seems to have been the almsst
unanimous opinion of the leading men,
bers of the Republican party of Ala
bama. 1t was believed by most of
them, and so represented at Washing
ton, that large majority of the voting
population of the State were in favor
OF the new constitution. This was as
much as to say that the Republican |
party was in large majority in the |
State, for it is we'll known that none
but Republicans favored the constitu-
tion, and even some OF these opposed it.
~ the party is as strong as has been sup
posed, then the necessity cfparg erpedience
does not erist. But even if it did exist,
would we be justifiable in resorting to
i'll AS much as desire the election of
Grant and Colfax, 1 am unwilling to
become party, in behalf of that de-
slrabie result, to a schism which prac-
teal " denies the very principles for
which these standard bearers stand
pledged before the country"
The message gave rise to a warm dis
cussion and caused much bitterness.
Siblcy, Coon, and other extreme Radi-
Gals were violent in their expressions
about the Governor.
Mr.. Coon strongly urged the defeat of
the veto, and said the object of the ,
men who were sustaining the Governor :
IN this matter TdS TO get up War. III ,
the war must come, let IL come. He was ,
ready for 1t, and ninety thousand freemeR +
y alabama 'coaH gire the opposition a
'etty Jul Of War before ii trds Orer. He :
rould stand By the Republican party Of i
IN the War, and cictOry Wouid +
'erch on its banners. =
MIR. Jones replied to Mr.. Coon, and !
old him his remarks were revolution
lry, but that if he wanted war he could
lave war, and the war would last
until none of his sort desecrated the
oil of Alabama. He said that he ras C
Rep"Jicdn, BUT WHEN WAR G
Ans AKE'IU DE- EonNC~,f.t LuAaI :,
IE WOULD BE FOUND ON THE
SIDE OF HIS OWN PEOPLE, those, in
his bright and sunny, but oppressed t
and, to whom this country and the gov Il
,rnment of it justly belong. He said t
,e could raise a squadron Of torn boys, and q
chip out anything the gentleman from lord S
,0uid bring against him. He could mar t
hal 10000 colortd men to .folior his ban T
,er in defence Of alabama and 1ld6am- t
ans. The colOred men Of intelligence kne'c a
hat carpet-baggerS rere not their friends,
md that a SqHdtter wOuld desert them IN f
he hour Of peril and need. t
The debate was conducted altogether '
oy the Republicans, there being but one |
Democrat in the Senate. c
Without action, the Senate adjourned q
to p. NJ.
1t is not likely that the bill can be- {
come a law over the Governors veto. '
The Legislature will probably ad-
Iouru tomorrow.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, August 1.-The I
of the message of the
Governor, vetoiug the bill which al S
lowed the Legislature to cast the cleo
toral vote of Alabama was postponed ;
until | o'clock tomorrow. A great I
many members have already left tho
city.
The following card from Mr.. Jones
(Republican) will appear in the MORN
ing papers: (Mr. Jones and Mr.. Coon
are both Republican Senators.)
"SENATE CHAMBER, August III.
"Having been denied the privilege OF
cpeating in the Senate Mr.. Coon's in
cendiary remarks in the Governors
office, on the morning of llth efAugust,
hereby publish said remarks. To the
best of my recollection he said to the
Governor that he rould not ledre here
until some measure was adopted for the
protection of those whom he calls loyal
men; THAT IF ANY UNION BLOOD
WAS SPILLED IN DALLAS COUNTY,
HE WOULD LAY THE HOUSES OF
DALLAS COUNTY AND THE CITY
OF SELMA IN ASHES.
"(Signed), W. b. JONES"
From the Lyons (N. " Republican