The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-14
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THE DEhGtRATIc Hous.s 70 COUNT The VoIl
roR GOVERNOR TODAY no FOR uEITEf
STATES sENAT0R--REPUBLIcAn sE si4es''
ELECTED. -
CoLUMBfA, December 10. THE Democratic
House to-day passed resolution to count
the votes for Governor and Lieutenant.
Governor tomorrow ut p. ID. The reso-
luton was communicated to the Senate.
Another ballot for United States senator
was had by the Democrats to-day, but there
was no choice.
The Senate and Republican House, In
Joint session, declared the election OF D. T..
Corbin as United States senator. ~
LOUISIANA.
WELLS, OF THE RETURNING BOARD, DECLINES
ANSWERING QUESTIONS OF THE CONGRESS
SIGNAL CoMMITTEE-THE EXAMINATION PRO
CROSSING SLOWLY.
new ORLEANS, December 13.-Wens, OF
the Returning Board, was before the con-
gressionali committee to-day. He declined
answering any questions, denying the au-
thority Of the committee to interrogate him
as to Returning Board matters.
Mr.. Morrison said they would not press
questions.
Mr.. Wells stated IL the committee would
employ eight clerks in addition to the cler1-
cal force Of the Board all the papers could
soon be copied, and with them the commit
tee would have all the information as to the
votes cast in the State and the evidence
which prompted the action Of the Board.
. The other members Of the Returning
Board were notified that they would be ex-
amined hereafter. Other witnesses were
examined as to the late elections, but no
thing new or startling was developed.
FLORIDA.
DECISION IN THE 4ANDAMus CASE THIS WEEK.
TALLAHASSEE, December 13.-The con-
gTessional committee has been divided into
against q division.
The argument in the mandamus case will
be heard tomorrow, and decision reached
this week.
INDIANA.
TBE DEMOCRATS AoEING-C0NGREssMA JU-
LIAM GIVES HIS VIEWS CONCERNING THE
ELECTION IN LOUISTANA-TILDES'S INAUGU.
RATION DEMANDED-A STATE CONVENTION
TO BE HELD ON THE STH OF JANUARY.
IsDIANAPoLIs, December 13.-The Demo-
cratic State Central Committee met pur-
suant to request of the Democratic cleo
tors to consider the political situation. A
number OF prominent politicians, including
Governor Hendricks and State officers,
were present, in addition to the representa-
tiNps from each congressional district.
EX-Congressman Julian, who had been to
Louisiana, being called upon, gave his
opinion that the election In that State had
been as quiet and peaceble as in Indiana,
and Tilden had carried the State over
whelmingly. He hoped the Democracy
would have pluck enough to stand up for
their rights, and meet the crisis now. He
was satisfied we shall have no war.
Governor Hendricks was called on for his
views, but the chairman reminded the meet
ing OF the improperly OF one so personally
interestedrspeaking at this time. Reports
| from all the congressional districts were
read by representatives present, stating that
the Democrats OF the districts were con-
WINGED that Tilden had been legally elected,
and demanded his inauguration.
4 resolution was adopted calling con-
vention Of the people, regardless OF past po-
litical opinions, at each county-seat, on De.
eember 23d, to select and instruct delegates
to assemble in State convention, at In
dianapolis, on January 9Th, to consider pub
( lie affairs and take such action as will secure
a full execution Of the Constitution and laws
| A committee was appointed to prepare ar
address to the people.
PRESIDENT OF THE SWISS CONFEDERATION.
| WASHINGTON. December 13.-Bernc NJ