The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-05


American freemen are not yet all dead, desire
to enter my solemn protest against this outrage"
He was then marched out by hts captors amid the
profound silence Of the late 30 noisy Assembly.
Almost entirely similar scenes were enacted in
the case OF Jeneys Luckett and Stafford, Of Rap
severaIy entered their protests and were
marched out amid the indignant hisses OF all
assembled. After their ejectment General Camp
bell approached General De Trobriand and asked
him 70 request Speaker WITT to allow vigers to
take his seat Upon the request being made the
Speaker refused TO recognize vigers In any c.
pacity. and stated that Campbell, not being .
member OF the House, had no right TO speak upon
Its door. Campbell expostulated and explained,
whereupon De Trobriand interceded and In.
formed Mr.. Wiltz that be must obey orders.
WILT STILL DECLINING TO SURRENDER,
he ordered up the troops rom the rear and the
work was accomplished. v,gers dashed into his
seat, and Speaker wntz. gazing upon the scene in
silent indignation. stepped slowly down from his
desk In most Impressive manner. and with q
voice broken with emotion delivered the follow
ing remarks:-
wurz's LAST PROTEST.
"In the name of the people Of the United States,
and In the name OF my bleeding State. and in the
name OF the God OF Justice, again enter my SOL
emn protest against this interference. Gentlemen
of the House OF Representatives, your Legislature
has been invaded ana taken possession Of by the
military forces Of the United States. Under these
circumstances do not consider 1t my duty to
longer remain" he then stepped down amid en-
thusiastic applause. He then slowly left the hail.
the progress OF the concluding events. Mr.. Lowell,
one OF the radical candidates for Speaker, pro-
nounced his protest against the employment Of
United States troops and said he had been elected
by civil authority and did not wish to be seated
by military authority.
THE INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE.
An invitation was presented to the Congress.
sonal committee to attend the organization Of the
Legislature. Mr.. Phelps moved its acceptance.
Mr.. Potter objected. He said that during the
morning he had tried to pass the State House ana
had been repused by the police, supported BY the
United States military in the surrounding streets
In force. Every citizen had as. much right to be
present as q committee OF Congress- which body
had absolutely no authority whatever over the Or
Ranzation or action OF any State Legislature; and
he thought therefore, the committee should not
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however, decided to co. and with them went the
Clerk and Sergeantat-Arms. They were stopped as
they approached the State House, and only allowed
to pass after obtaining permission from the ofcer
in command.
THE FRAUD coNsUAHATED.
After entering the House Of Representatives
they were admitted to the noor, except Mr.. Pot
ter who declined to enter, and remained without
the bar and shortly alter left the building. After
the conservatives withdrew the House organic ed
and elected Hahn permanent Speaker and vigers
Clerk. Upon motion OF Lowen q committee wss
appointed to wait on Governor Kellogg and no.
tiry hum that the House was organized and ready
TO proceed to business. The Governor then,
through his private secretary, transmitted his
annual Message and returned twenty-eight bills
without his signature. Upon motion Of
De wees Tyler, Johnson and Ward, OF Red
River were sworn in. and the speaker
appointed committee OF seven on credentials.
At six O'Clock they adjourned until tomorrow at
noon. At four O'Clock the State House was en-
tered and occupied by United States troops. and
is now strongly guarded outside. About half the
force remain on guard during the night, and the
rest were sent back to the barracks about ten
O'Clock.
NO APPREHENsIONs
Of any attack are entertained. The excitement
increases in the city, but is not Of an aggressive
nature The hotels and public resorts are crowded
with people discussing the eventful affairs of the
day.
QUIET AT THE STATE HOUSE.
Your correspondent visited the State House to-
night and found it very quiet. All the members
are sleeping in The building. Governor Kellogg
was alone with few friends in his private once,
made substantially the following statement
GOVERNOR kELLoaG's STATEMENT.
1 was anxious for o quiet and peaceful organi-
cation OF the General Assembly. did not attempt,
during the session OF the Returning Board,
TO influence In any manner Its proceed
ings. When 1t made Its returns, leaving
the House close, the Senate having two
thirds republican members. I hoped for
an amicable settlement OF all dissensions.
asked the Cong essional Committee to investigate
the election Of 1872, and was willing to abide by
their decision. Last evening a committee W aited
upon me and requested that the democratic men,
bers returned elected, as well as their contest
ants, be allowed 20 come into the State House at
nine O'Clock A. NJ. and hold a caucus In one OF the
rooms. l consented cheerfully to this arrange