The New York herald., 1876-12-01


the main aisle TO the stand, when they nanKed on
either side. and sscended and stood behind their
spectivs chefs Al the time several representa-
tves Of both parties followed backed up the Ser
geants-atArms
THREATENING SITUATION
Neither Wallace nor Mackey moved, and then there
was general rush made toward the stand, and The
situation seriously threatening. No troops were
nearer than the lower floor OF the State House Hap
ply collision took place. both parties held lrni
and the sergcants alarms stood glaring at
each other ike two tigers Al this junc,uro
one OF tho democratic members moved thata commit
tee OF six be appointed 10 ADJUST the officially.
Speaker Wallace (dcm.) appointed the proposed six,
calling them by name.
Speaker Mackey called 70 his cohorts 10 take no
motto, OF the democratic Speakers commands, and
ordered Jones tcoored Clerk, to call the roll Of tho
House
CALLING ROLL.
This produced = temporary iuil, but when Jones
proceeded to call the roll the democrats began ad
dressing Wallace Speaker causing great interrup-
,ion ana confusion. when the republican roll was
called Speaker Mackcy said
"A majority OF members being present the proceed.
ings will bo opened with prayer" Sir. Thomas tcol-
orcd,, chairman OF the Committee Privileges and
Elections, then came forward and made prayer
Mr. Gray (dcm.) moved that tho Chair appoint
a committee OF SIX to inform tho proper authorities
thai ,bc Uouse of Rcprcscntat wax disturbed by
band OF insurgents.
Speaker Wallace appointed the committee.
Speaker Mackey (rep) then called upon all
the members who had not been sworn to come for
ward and be sworn.
Speaker Wallace (dcm) made tho same announce
then arose and recognized by Wallace, several
republicans by Mackey and both began to deliver
speeches. each addressing himself TO hts respective
speaker
While this scene OF confusion and disorder going
forward Mackcy had conference with General Denis,
cxrepublican Superintendent Of tho Pcnitenary, who
commanded the troops Tuesday, and Mackey sent
message by him Chamberlain, stating that the House
was disturbed by not members, ana calling
upon him to send troops to ejoct thom. The demo-
Gratis set or smiling, and Mackey said, triumphantly,
'Order will bc restored in very short time, and tho
illegal members will be elected" Singular to say,
however, the so-caled illegal members were not
elected. No soldiers put In appearance, and the
republican negroes became Respondent
Reed (colorcd rep), of Beaufort, made q speech In
which he said no ono desired peace than he did.
and wound up by hoping the democrats would 60 out
be admitted by the certificates Of tho Secretary Of
State recognizing Mackcy as Speaker
Mr. Gray (dem.) got up to speak and called to
order by Mackcy.
Gibson (rep) made speech at the same time and
called to order by Wallace. Neither came to or
der, and when they had finished Shepherd dem.r and
Minort (colored rep) took the floor. Mackey called
to go outside of the railing and stop disturbing
peace of the House.
Wallace called ON the democratic scrgcant-at-Arm
to compel Minort to to order Both officials
failed, the double speaking continuing
'7he attributes Of the Presidential office, its preroga-
tires and possibilities, its increasing po,cer and
spendor, the yearnings Of cultiuated and WeaAhy
society for court honors, and the attractions Of court
life, The desire Of those in office to retdin poUr and
card the question, in fact scAether strong Executive
does not reaken Ae Republic mast become the most
portant in our politics" /"
FLORIDA.
AN EXCITING DAY BEFoRE THE CANvAssING
BoARD-CuARGES OF yRAUD AND PERJURY
TO DE