The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-01-26
FROM FRANKFORT.
FRANKFORT, Jan. 10Th.

ended, the vanqulShcd have retired
from the field, and the smoke is now
clearing away, while the victor sup
pose is quietly rcposing beneath his
victorious banner, painting with eX>
haustion from the long conflict.
There may be a charm about polls
ties to those who are eager to mount
the pinacle ofpolitical fame; but, if
such conflicts as the one just ended is
politics, then your humble corrcspon-
dent has but little ambition for its
charms. Excitement has run high,
passions waves have been turbulent,
and men, protesting TO belong to the
same party, have been 50 anxious to
serve their country that they have almost
forgotten propriety. Not the aspiraRts
only, but their friends and adherents
have almost given way TO the excite
ment of the contest, and the bounds of
prudence have been crossed. 1t Is not
well for men and fcllow-citizens TO thus
cripple and bruise each other up. But
it is to be hoped that the Legislature
will now find enough in its legitimate
business to direct its attention from the
late struggle, and occupy its whole at
tentiOn. But it may be few words
in regard to the struggle will be of
some interest to those who were not in
position to witness its progress.
The Senate and House balloted in
joint session last week, as | told you in
my last, without effecting an election.
Monday last, at precisely II o'clock,
the Senate, headed by the Lieutenant
Governor, entered the Hall of Repre-
sentatives and proceeded to a joint bal
lot, in which Beck gained two votes,
Leslie remained as before, whilst Gen.
Williams lost two, Stevenson having
been withdrawn. Major Bolts, of Bar
ren, then withdrew the name of Gov.
Leslie, after paying high tribute to
his character in few brief but appro-
pirate remarks. The joint assembly
by motion and vote then dissolved, and
the Democratic members of the Legis-
lature met at night to decide which Of
the remaining candidates should make
the race for Senator. At ~ o'clock,
p. M, the House was called to order by
theprevioulsy elected Chairman, Hon,
J. w. Hays, of Hardin, and a resolu-
ton was introduced to the effect that
the caucus proceed to nominations and
balloting. At this juncture, Mr..
Bowles, of Pike, arose and announced
that he did not think the caucus was
ready to go into nomination, from
the fact that bribery and corruption
was being attempted to influence
votes in favor of Mr.. Beck,
and that he stood prepared tC
give names and prove the charge
This raised a great excitement, and
speeches were made by Messrs. Hodge
Preston, Taylor, Blackburn and Others,
Mr.. Bowles said that he did not charge
; Mr.. Beck with completely in these
things, bnt he could not and would not
} support him, nor would he give hi;
: support to Gen. Williams. Mr.. Beck
sent word into the Hall that so far al
: he was concerned, he knew nothing,
J and was not connected in any shape Oh
form with such a proceeding, ard as
: applied to himself was UNANIMOUSLY
false. Mr.. Bowles again stated that
he made no charge against Mr.. Beck
for he knew nothing of his completely
Efforts were made then to proceed
= with the business of the caucus, but {
: scene of filabustering and dilatory
{ motions ensued, and continued to late
: hour, which / will not attempt to de
: scribe. The Chairman, Mr.. Hays
) preserved al equilibrium of temper
and clearness of mind in regard to the
motions and questions, rarely equale(
! by any one.
The prominent friends OF Gen
} Williams, after fighting manfuiiy
finally withdrew, after taking his name
from before the convention. After
, some efforts to adjourn, the caucus
; proceeded, and Mr.. Beck received the
t nomination.
Tuesday at IL o'clock, the Senate
/ again repaired to the Hall of Repre-
l sentatives, and on the first ballot fth,
day, but on the eleventh joint ballo
! ofthe session, Mr.. Beck was elected
However violent the contest, all partie
) seem satisfied, and no feeling of bitter
ness seem to exist, either between tn,
friends of the Democratic aspirants, o
between Democrats and Republicans.
|, Well, as the U. s. Senator is made
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