New-York tribune., 1870-01-14
POLITICAL.
GEORGIA.


RECESS OF THE LEGISLATURE ORDERED
ATLANTA, Jan. 13.-The Senate met and ad-
journed usual The House convened at 70 o'clock and
shortly before an order read from Gov Bullock,
that an investigation may be made the right of
tain persons to hold seats under the act
ana was ordered that the Clerk pro em the
calling OF the roll completed should declare q
until II o'clock on Monday. This was accompanied By
the Endorsement Of Gen. Terry approving the order
that the qualifications OF certain persons who had taken
the oath and who alleged to be ineligible, might
be inquired into. The order received with delight
by the Republicans who were strongly tempted break
into applause but 1t bombshe TO the Democratic
side. The whole House buzzing men gathered
In groups, some surprised and others delighted. and
others again exasperated. The administration OF oath
continued though little attention paid by the mem
bers The end OF the roll was reached shortly after
O'Clock whom Dunlop Scott Democrat. asked If the
bers whose had not been responded when called
could take the OATH The chair ruled that the mat
ter would have to 90 over until after the recess.
Gen. Terry to-day issued general order in pursuance
Of instructions received from Headquarters appointing
board Of officers TO inquire into the eligibility Of W. T.
VIM, Cobb County, John ]. Collier. Dolby County; A.
w. Holcomb, Milton and W. j. Anderson, Houston Coun-
ty; g. s. Horton. Marion County, and C. j. Wilbourn.
Union County, seats in the Legislature Of Georgia,
organize at once ana Will have power 10 administer
oaths and send for persons and papers IL will permit
them either in person by attorney and Will also per-
init the appearance before them OF persons VIII
deny the eligibility Of said persons. The Board will
keep and accurate record OF the proceedings
and all testimony which be given before them. and
VIII transmit the 10 headquarters, with s report.
The detail for The Board follows Brevet MajOrGen.
j. H. Rugen, Brevet Brighten. j. j. Hines, aud Major
lily. GOOdfellOw, Judge Advocate. The members men
toned in this order members Of the Senate Tue House
list will comprise abOut sixteen members. The iuyesti
cation will proceed at Senator Collier,
Democrat who had taken the OATH srce the orders
issued 10 investigate has asked leave to withdraw his
Odth the grounds Of having taken 10 under misappe
hensOn. The Governor allowed him % withdraw It. IL
is reported. good authority that Bryant and others
had arranged as the last name the roll was
called 10 nominate "A speaker pro tenn, rush matters
through. and IN case Harris opposed, TO place
him under arrest. This nice little arrangement
was quite upset by the decisive action Of the
authorities. An Indignation meeting was held at
the City Hall this afternoon and about 200 per
sons were present consisting principally OF Democratic
members of the Legislature and lew dsaiecied he
pubCaus and citizens. Capt Bryant, VINO led oil
the disturbance Of the first days session, was called 10
the chair lie made speech OF some length, aud made
fresh charges against Gov. Bullock, and declared war
against hun committee Of eight appointed tO re-
port AT Il future meeting. The demonstration was not
regarded OF much consequence. There Is great Sats
faction among the Republicans 10 the result ot the day
Some Democrats also pleased at the action oi Gov
oIHmcut and Gen. Terry.