Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-12-08
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San Francisco, Dec. $50 far as cer
be ascertained at present, the leading
Republicans here are disposed to ettact
but little consequence to the recent
| action Of Governor Grover and Secretary
of State Ched&ick Of Oregon. believing
| that it will be overturned by the proper
legal authority. and the entire vote Of
! the State be cast for the Hayes electors.
Nothing has been received yet as to the
Intentions Of the Oregon Republicans in
the matter. eithe, through the press OF
private dispatches; but it is reported tina,
Governor Growers house is under q
guard, aid that only the urgent appeals
Of prominent Republicans prevented
him from being burned in efigy. SC
great il the indignation against him.
The more moderate Democrats are re-
ported as chagrined at tho action 0!
their party leaders az questionable in
policy and likely to be unfortunate in
effect.
Salem. Oregon, Dec. c.-The greatest
excitement. prevails here tonight. An
immense indignation meeting is now
being held at the Opera House, and the
theatcr IS crowded to ovelhowing with 3
dense mass OF Indignant citizens. Con-
gresham elect Williams. Cogh!an Of
California. Judge Dolph. DR.. Watts,
Gen. Odell. and Others have addressed
tbs meeting. Resolutions have just
been passed denounciug the Governor
aud calling upon tho Senate to prevent
him from taking his seat on the ground
tina. he to-day wiiiuily violated his
oath. Prominent Republicans advise 6
calm expression Of pnblic opinion. and
i: is now thought tbs, no outbreak will
occur.
Chicago, Dec. THE Posts Wssb-
ing,on special says Senator Mitchell las
prepared resolution which he will offer
at the first opportunity. instructing the
Committee on Privileges and Elections
to investigate the frauds in Oregon,
whereby it was sought to defeat the vii!
OF the people in that State in the late
election. Mitchell! says he thinks it we'll
to investigate the facts, particularly as
Grover expects to take his seat in tho
Senate mex. March. The investigation
may deprive him OF his Senatorial priv
ileses.
Washington, Dec. 7.-Sesre:ary Chan
Ter has ordered that ls5 guns be fred i'll
honor Of Hayes election.
Tallahassee, Dec. Two warrants
were served on the Hayes Electors yes
terday before their votes were cast; al
Injunction was also obtained On behalf
Of Gov. Drew against the Canvassirs
Board. aud an order restraining them
from completing tho canvass. Attorney
General W. A. Coke, q member of the
Board. protested against the
Boards certifying to majority Of the
votes in favor of the Hayes Electors, de-
the same as q criminal and
gross fabrication Of the returns filed in
the Secretary of States Office. He also
gave certificates 70 tbs Tiideu Electors,
stating therein shat the filed returns cen
ssssed by the Board showed clear nls-
ority for the Tilden Electors. The Dem
,cratic Electors met in the Attorney Cen
,rsrs Office and cast the vote Of the State |
according to law. They also signed
petition to the Senate and House OF Rep
stating their legal election
md praying to be recognized as Electors
Il the Stale.
The Republican electors met in the
Executive Chamber and organized by
lecting Humphreys as President and A.
v. Leonard Secretary; they cast the vote
or Hayes and Wheeler. and selected c.
I. Pearca tcolored) as its messenger to
onvey the returns to Washington.