The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-01-05

leave. He must maintain the dignity of
the state. General De Trobriand again
asked Vigors to read the list of representa-
tives returned by the board. The speaker
protested against Vigors having anything
to do with this body, being no longer
clerk.
De Trobriand said this would be of no
avail. At the request of the speaker all
Conservative members rose and protested
against this action. Vigors then called the
roll and no Conservatives answered, Lowell,
late speaker, wanted to know what the
proceedings amounted to. The Republi-
can members had entered in body and
taken seats or stood near the PLATFORM
Vigors having finished the roll call it was
announced that ffty-four names answered,
two Democrats answered by mistake It
was then moved that the house proceed to
business, Vigors wanted to take his seat.
Witt said he could not and that there we're
not men enough in the house to put him in
it. Here fifteen well armed soldiers enter
ed and formed around the bar. Hugh J.
Campbell pointed out the members not re-
turned as elected. Before this the report
of the committee on credential was adopt
ed, seating several new members. Mr..
Campbell asked to have Vigors cali the
roll and ascertain the members returned.
but the General said he only desired to
know those not returned. Six members
pointed out by Campbell and others were
led out OF the bar as not being duly return
ed by the returning board. They each
protested against the action as an outrage,
some calling on the nation for support in
their resistance. Vigors was requested to
call the roll again, but could not get into
his seat to comply. He said the house
did not recognize the election of Wilt as
speaker. Wiltz protested against Vigors,
saying he would not recognize him. Wig.
ors proceeded to read, when, upon the
order OF Wiltz, Sergeant at Arms Floyd at
tempted to remove him. Vigors refused
to so, and called upon Gen. De Trobriand
to protect him. Campbell said Vigors
must be protected. This was not an
organized house and Wiltz was not
speaker. Wilt ordered him re-
moved. Two soldiers advanced under the
orders Of DeTrobriand and placed Vigors
in his seat. Mayor Wiltz then made a re-
view of the protests made by the Conserv-
atives and added his own, tLat force of
United States soldiers had invaded the
sanctity of the state legislature, torn away
a portion OF its members and taken the of.
hcers OF the House prisoner. He therefore
declared that Louisiana had ceased 70 be
a s0vereig ign state, and Republican gov
ernment no longer existed, and called on
the Representatives to retire before this
show OF arms, whereupon the Democratic
members withdrew to the number of sew
enty-one to st. Louis street, where Wiltz
was called ont by the large crowd and
made speech. Others also spoke when
Witz adjourned the members till : O clock
this morning.
The senate was called to order by Lieut.
Gov. Antoine, the holding over members
and the newly elected Republican mem
bers were seated Nothing of interest
TRANSFERRED Nine members we're not pre-
sent
The United States troops were on duty
about 800 strong, including infantry, ar
| tillery, ard cavalry, under the immediate
command of Gen. DeTrobrland. At mid
night they had all gone to their quarters,
except one or two companies of infantry
now occupying the state house. The cou-
gresSional committee are still in session
examining witnesses as to the organization
of the legislature.
After the Conservatives withdrew Wig
ors called the roll. Fifty three answered.
Fifty-four is necessary for a quorum
Vigors declared 81 present. Michael
Hahn was elected Speaker. The United
States troops left, on a motion requesting
them to withdraw. Two Republicans
from the contested parish of De Soto anG
one from Grant parish were admitted
The Governors message was received
read and referred. The House adjourned
noon to morrow.
Lieut. Gen. Sheridan. in a general orde
issued at 9 o clock this evening, announce.
that under instructions from the Presiden
he assumes control of the department q
the gulf, which includes the states of Ar
kansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
General Sheridan has notified Secre
tary Belknap that spirit of defiance t.
the lawful authority exists in Louisiana
anu that the lives of citizens are not safe
: : and unless something is done to give tn
,. people protection, the law will be over
: ruled. The ciyil government seems unf
! ! to resist or punish, and that he has as
= : sumed control of the department of tn
gulf
!, The Conservative caucus to- night rt
. solved to organize the legislature to-mo
- row.
There has been no personal violence Il
night. Citizens remain quiet.