The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1872-02-22
THE DEMOCRATIC TERRITORIAL CENTRAL
COMMITTEE

Row IN NEBRAsKA.-The State Of Nebras
la appears to be peculiarly unfortunate in the
selections made by the people of State officials
and more particularly so in the selection o
members of the Legislature. Governor But
Ter had robbed the State 50 often that, becom
ing little too bold in his Radical peculations
the Legislature impeached and removed him
from office, and he was succeeded by the pres
emit Governor, James. Butler, though dead
officially, has proven himself rather lively
corpse in political circles and in organizing
legislative rings to further rob and eat out the
substance of the people. A swindling scheme
was concocted short time time ago for the
purpose of substituting salt company, and the
Senate was equally divided upon the question.
After quarrelng and wrangling for days, both
Houses of the Legislature were hastily ad.
journed by their respective presiding officers
to prevent being prorogued by the Acting Gov
ernor, James. The hope of accomplishing
their object has led the salt subsidy schemers
to begin new complications, and it is now an.
nounced that during the temporary absence of
Governor James at Washington, the President
of the State Senate, |. s. Hascal has usurped
the functions of Governor and issued procla-
nation converting the Legislature in extra ses
sion. Upon being notified of Hascals proceed
ings, Gov. James telegraphed from Washing
ton that he would return to Nebraska at once
revoke Hascal's proclamation, and call out the
State militia, if necessary, TO sustain him in
preventing a meeting of the Legislature. This
is quite lively little family row among the
Nebraska Radicals, and may assume more
serious aspect if Hascal attempts to hold on
to the Executive Office, or the Legislature
should assemble in obedience to his proclama-
ton. James would probably be impeached aud
removed from Office, and Hascal then, as Act
ing Governor, would be enabled to carry out
the plundering schemes of the salt land ring.
We are Informed that the man Hascal, who is
the moving spirit in the present troubles in Ne
braska, is the same man of that name who
once practiced law in Idaho CITY, and was
partner of Judge Sreliing, in 1864 or '65 II
he is the same man, and we are satisfied that
ne is, change has come over the spirit of his
dreams. When he was in Idaho he was not
only a red-hot Democrat but an avowed Seces.
sionist, and left here with the avowed purpose
of joining the Confederate Army; but locating
in Omaha, he changed his politics. became
loyal cuss" and was elected to the State
Senate by the Radicals of that section While
it is evident that he has no political opinions,
being in every sense a time-server, still he is
industrious, possesses much energy and vim,
and will accomplish his objects if within the
range of possibility, no matter how much of
rumpus or row he kicks up, or who it hurts.
Not finding an opportunity Of distinguishing
himself by following the bent of his inclina-
tons, while claiming to be Democrat, he
sought new field, enlisted under the Radical
banner, where he evidently belonged, judging
from his present course, aud will raise the dew.
il in Nebraska, if necessary to carry out his
schemes.