The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-12-02
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morrow. The Democrats arc cheerful aud
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Columbia, December 1.-Generdl w. T..
Sherman, or the Secretary of Wdr, Wash
ington, d. c.. j have carefully abstained
from interference with the organization OF
the House from the first. On the applica-
ton of the Governor, and my own belief
for the necessity therefor for the prescrra-
ton of the peace, I placed troops in the
State-Housc, but not in the rooms OF the
Assembly or either OF the Houses.
On the day OF the meeting, ii came
about that for a time soldiers were
placed on either side OF the door of
the entrance to the hall OF Representatives
under the following circumstances A per-
son ut the door OF the House, and who
claimed authority to examine certificates Of
those claiming to be members prior to their
admission to the hall, but who, think, had
no legal authority for SO doing, applied to
theebfficer in command Of the troops placed
in the corridor for the preservation OF
peace, for assistance, on the ground that he
was being pressed upon and could not
perform his duty. The soldiers were
placed as stated. As soon rs I was fully
informed Of the circumstances I ordered
the soldiers to be withdrawn, rs had pre-
yieusly Informed Governor Chamberlain
that should confne my action to the pre-
seryation Of peace, and should do nothing
with reference to keeping the doors OF the
rooms OF meeting OF the Houses, or the
rooms themselves, unless it became ncces-
sary because Of breach OF the peace which
the civil authorities OF the Houses should
be unable to restore. No act was done by
the soldiers except that OF being present as
stated; but whilst they were so present
persons claiming the right OF entrance
under the certificates OF the clerk OF the
Supreme Court were refused admission.
TSignedl THOMAS ii. RUGER.
\ proposition was signed by both Speak
ers to adjourn to II O'Clock tomorrow and
meet with the status unchanged, provided
General Kruger would agree.
General Kruger refused on the ground
that he must obey orders from Washington.
The Houses are therefore not likely to adj
iourn.
Hamilton, colorcd Republican member
from Beaufort, made Il strong speech. he
said he was Il Republican; had voted for
Chamberlain, Hayes and Wheeler, but he
could not stand and sec all law stricken
down in the effort to preserve the party.
Every member knew that this body, to
which he belonged, was not legal, and had
no quorum when organized; that laws
made by it would be void. There would
be no protection to property or life il the
law is overridden. eve must bow to the
Judgment OF the Supreme Court"
Several Republicans have signified their
intention to abandon the Mackey organiza-
ton. -s
LOUISIANA.
TILpEN'S MAJORITY IN FAST BATON ROUGE
= PARISH.
In the Returning Board to-day there was
the usual attendance. Two ballot-boXes OF
East Baton Rouge parish were opened
showing that the Tilden electors had 43I
votes, and Hayes 10. But little was done
and the Board adjourned to tomorrow.