New-York tribune., 1875-01-27
publican party Of the nation, which had met with

Zandt. who stated his preference for Gov. Howard.
his grief at the withdrawal of Mr.. Dxons name, and
closed by saying that, considering the election oil
rebel generals TO Congress, it became incumbent
upon him as q member of the great Republican party
to cast his vote for Rhode Islands forem ,st soldier
Ambrose L. Burnside. Aud thus the 2Sth ballot was
taken with suDdTy speeches in favor OF Gen. Burn
slde
Whole number of votes lo4 wm P. shefeld..."....
Necessary Tor choice. SO Ghas .r' .;.'...''.'.
A. e. Burnside. 6! Henry Howard. ..........
Amos c. BarsOw........ 16 HOrare Babcock.-...-..
Geo. H. Browne IL z. q. VLu Z'ndt........
The Van Za1dt ballot was east by Mr. Dixon.
There were four absentees in the House, The
Chair announced the result. and formally declared
Ambrose T.. Burnside elected United States Senator
in place Of the Hon. WIN. Sprague for term OF SIX
years from the 4th Of March next. The announce
ment was received with applause from the crowded
lobby; and, while the announcement was being
made o Major-Generaps salute was fired in the
State House yard, which was followed by National
salute by detachment OF the Marine Artillery
Much amusement was occasoned by the appoint
ment of Mr. Dixon on the Committee to wait
upon Gen. Burnside and escort him into
the presence of the Grand Committee. The General
was received with cheers to which he replied with
short address, in which ne said he was now placed
under new obligation TO Rhode Island and her
people. lie uOpeu ne bnOulu 80 couuucb ulnScl ehao
the members would not be sorry that this event
had occurred, as when he could not fairly and con-
scentousy represent the best interests Of his
stitneuts. and when that thing was demonstrated
to him. he should return his commission. After say
ing that be was not surprised at the result, and
repeatedly thanking everybody the General con-
cluded as foilows l will say, in conclusion, that
am aware of the fact that the day is somew hat ad
vanced, but from o'clock till tomorrow shall
be at my residence, No. 3l2 Beueftst., where shall
be glad to zee all the members and officers OF the
General Assembly the officers Of the courts. and such
other gentlemen as shall invite to meet me there"
The following resolution was adopted. and the
Grand Committee adjourned:
Resored. That the Republican party Of Rhode Island
nauimOis conduct Hon. Nathan f. Dixon tbis day
IN rbgrdug the interests OF tAe STATE and the country
rather than Of himself.
THE sERENADE.
This evening large procession, headed by the
American Band, proceeded to the residence OF Gen.
Burnside on Beneftst. In response to the serenade,
the General appeared and delivered short address,
thanking his fliends for the compliment paid him
by their presence, and regretted that bis house did
not afford sufficient room for them all to come in.
voice in the crowd responded It's all right, Gen.
eral; your hearts big enough" Gen. Burnside then
said that his election had not been brought about
by any promises from him. He had promised moth
ing, not even that be would not run for second
tenn. The visit was brought to q close with three
cheers for Gen. Burnside ater which the procession
reformed and proceeded to serenade Gen. Horatio
Rogers and others, who have labored zealously for
Gen. Burnsde's election. There is a general ex-
preston Of satisfaction that the contest is at an end
COMPLICATIONS In WEST VIRGINIA.
LEGISLATURE AND TO INSURE AN APPOINTMENT
DY THE GOVERNOR.
CHARLESTON, West Va, Jan. 26.-The Sena-
toria con;e.t here s likely to be prolonged The
vote in each branch OF tho Legislature to- day differed
itile tho vote IN caucus, j. N. Camden and H. o.
Walker leading. 1t is now rumored that combination
has been formed to prevent election by this Leg1sa
ture whose expires by constitutional Limitation on
the 9th OF February. The Governor would then sp-
point to fill the part OF the programme s,
in the event OF election. for Gov Jacobs to resign,
when d. ID. Johnson. President OF the Senate would
become Governor, and appoint Jacobs TO NIL the
vacancy The OF the Legislature are biennial
aud Jacobs w0ul then have nearly two years 10 the
Senate before the Legislature could elect This propo-
ston has anly been discussed auong the prominent
opponents OF Camden and Walker aud will DO carried
out II tho combination oln be made strong enough.
There "a Intense excitement, and some think the ex
posure Of this programme may precpitate election
The Democrats held n caucus again this evening COM
pleting tie nineteenth ballot:
WlI.er......,,.....A Brannon.. ............l3
Camden ............l9 CapertOn. ...........
Price ................0 scattering.-.......6
They will caucus gain tomorrow night. There IA in
tense excitement and serensde Is now In progress st
the Hale House. Walker and others addressing
Q large crowd. E2xk
THE RESULT IN WISCONSIN UNCERTAIN.
A BALLOT YESTERDAY BY SEPARATE HoUsEs-cAR-
pENTER LACKS EIGHT VOTES OF MAJORITY
EIGHTEEN REPUBLICAN MEMBERS PLEDGED NOT
TO VOTE FOR HIM.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Jan. 26.-In the State