The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-29
IIlW HAMPSHIRE POLITICS.
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The Democracy Extricate Them
selves from Bad Snarl
"A Conscientious Legislator and
a Filial Son.,
Effective Way to Secure a Ma
jority in the Senate.
"A STATE SENATOR TO Be IMPEACHED.
Republican Tears and
TribMlatiOnS.
Threats of the Republicans to Break Up
the Legislature.

the Legislature.
CONCORD. June 20, 1871.
Never before in the history OF New Hampshire
politics has such an intense interest been manifested
in the deliberations and acts OF the present ses-
sion of the General Court The excitement which
attended the opening or the session, and which for
time subsidized, has broken out atresh and with re-
newed Vigor The business OF the session was
at first delayed and Obstructed by fillbuster-
ing but the minority finally accepted the situation,
apparently and the coalition party, composed OF
democrats and labor reforners began their labors
with high hopes Of carrying through al! their mea-
sures which embraced some
SWEEPING REFORMS
anc general ousllng Of the present ncumbents of
Office but by some little mistake or misplaced con-
fldence they placed obstacle IN their path which
promises to put an enectual check upon
these proceedings, unless summary disposed
OF. This obstacle 10 the Senafor elect
from District No. TO- which district was
made vacant by the death OF Samuel p.
Thrasher, the labor reform Senator elect, who was
also supported by the democratic party The Senate
upon converting stood five republicans and five
democrats, with two vacancies to be filed, viz,
No. and No. 10. District No. was filed by the
election of Daniel Marcy, OF Portsmouth, demo-
crat 1t was then deemed polite by the sachems
OF The democratic party To Gil the vacancy IN
No. TO- This election involved constitutional
question, but 1t was finally decided to run Alyah
Smith, OF Lempster, the next highest candidate. II
was well understood that Smith had given pledges
to the party that he would support the measures
that should before them. and in fact. decided
to carry out Mir. Thrashef's in every particu-
lar. Mr. Smith was accordingly elected; but imme-
diatey after election 1t whispered that he was
mot
that his
CONSCIENCE WAS TROUBLING HIn,
and he talked largely OF ms 'od free sor' record.
The radicals took charge OF HIM Immediately upon
his arrival here. and he treated TO the tenderest
nursing. A son III Kansas was summoned In hot
haste TO come and assist in the work or redemp-
tion being promised undoubtedly, fat rewards
II he should be successful in the
work. The son came at once and
every day since bis arrival has had him under per-
sona supervision, sitting in the galleries during the
session, and at the close taking the consci-
entious old man under his wing ana conducting him
to his boarding place, which, by the way, Is with
one Of the faithful, who was formerly democrat,
but changed his politics under the greenback ex-
element Smiths ties The Senate,
and consequently renders void all meas
ures passed In the House, II his conscience
should prove troublesome his hope OF reward
which he makes great professions. Thus matters
went on for several days. both parties claiming him.
I'LL at length his vote on several test questions
satisfied both parties and the public that he intends
to support the radicals. This apparent decision Of
Senator Smith complicated matters greatly and
gave the republicans encouragement ana ex-
asperated the democrats. The excitement cul-
minated, IN fact. to-day by the report that the
democrats were to make an
EFFORT TO UNsEAT SMITH
on the grounds OF imbecility and undue outside in
fuence and restraint and political dishonesty.
When this rumor became current the alarm was
sounded among the republicans In both branches Of
the Legislature; and meetings were held in various
places to devise some means for preventing con-
summation ofthe scheme. protest was drawn up
by ex-Congressman Tappan and others, to
be presented Ill case an address Tor the
removal OF Senator smith offered
IN the Senate. 1t was also reported that the pro-
gramme included the closing Of the doors when the
vote was TAKEN thus preventing the going out OF
the members and leaving the House without quo
rum. This news created the utmost CONSERVATION
among the republicans ana for time war seemed
imminent.
seen travelling through the state Honse yard at q
terrific pace, heading band OF special policemen
and warlke republicans, whose faces indicated
determination 10 shed Their blood. II necessary, III
deence OF the sacred rights OF the CONSCIENTIOUS
!, MOST THRILLING CHARACTER.
In his rage he swore loud oath that II II was
attempted to lock the doors he would batter them
down. me lobDies were filed with spectators
anxiously awaiting developments. hut were doomed
10 disappointment, as nothing transpired OF Il san
culinary nature and the anticipated programme was
not carried out
bill for redlstrctng the city or Mar CHESTER thus
establishing new ward boundaries, was discussed
In the Senate, and Mr.. Fling, OF Bristol moveu that
senator Holbrook, republican, from that place, be
eSted party This measure again produced
the Manchester delegation IN the house shocked
beyond measure ut what they considered another
unwarraniable
The republicans claim that there is abundant evil
dence 10 prove that the democrats are determined
means, and that a prominent democrat was over
heard tonight To say that they would have control
Of the Senate and that they would eSpel smith for
political dishonesty ana breach OF faith.o
The republicans held a caucus this evening and,
after mature and anxious deiiberaiOn, unanimously
needed that II the democrats persist III Carrying
out their designs, which are nnwarranted by the
constitution and unsupported by precedent; as they
evidently Intend TO do, they snail resign and thus
LEAVE Tue HOUSE WITHOUT a QUORUM.
such III brief is the political situation here. The
democrats nave summoned to Concord their ablest
9. Sinclair, Edward Burke congressman Zen,
tnn ar s sS 1a Lewis W. caI G
Sturer. TeeRrams for similar purpose are being
sent In various directions by the republicans.
them being Senator Patterson, w. j.. Chand-
Ter, N: @. ordway and ex-Congressman Ste
vens Tomorrow win probably bring Senator
Cragn, General Head, Ex-Governor Smith and
other big lights. Unuer these circumstances
both parties IN the Legislature will have the benent
Of the wlsest counsels and the most discreet sug-
gestions rne result. OF course, cannot be pre-.
nicied. The democrats are generally retcent but
determined They say that the corrupt and
UBIQUITOUS COURSE or THE REPUBLICANS
In New Hampshire has come to an end, and they IN
tend TO thoroughly bury the rotten carcasses before
Rdourning. II told THAT they are pursuing high
handeu course they refer TO the long list Of out
rageJus and Illegal acts perpctrated by the republi-
cans during their sixteen years ruelf not IN Jusii
hcatlon OF their course, at least as reminder OF
past corrupt republican administration
State officers are to be elected tomorrow. The
laDor rcforners are To nave secretary Oh State and
State Treasurer and the democrats are TO have
Railroad Commissioner, State Printer and Commits
sary General. The misunderstanding last week