The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-12-15

ter an oath. The law requires the chief
justice to perform the duty.
The Democratic House is in session at
Carolina Hall. After swearing in the sixty
third member, who deserted Mackey, giving
the-u constitutional quorum, appointed
committee on privileges and elections, to
which was referred the legality OF the cleo
ton in the counties of Edgefeld and Lau-
rens. Adjourned.
CoLUMsIA, Dec. Gov. Chamberlain to-
day took the oath of office as governor, IN
the state house, before Probate Judge
Boone, joint resolution repeating the law
that the oath should be taken before the
chief Justice or associate justice, having
been passed previously. The Inauguration
was over before it was known in the city,
and only parties admitted by the authori-
ties witnessed the ceremony. A company
of troops were stationed in the lower cor
ridor and the constabulary guarded the en-
trance.
Florida.
TALAHAssE, Dec. THE Republican cleo
tors met in the executive chambers and or
ganized by electing F. @. HUMPHREYS presi-
dent and A. w. Leonard secretary. They
cast their vote for Hayes and Wheeler, and
C. Fl. Pearce, colored, one of the electors,
was selected as a messenger to convey the
returns to Washington.
Attorney General w. A. Coke, a member
of the canvassing board, protested against
the action of the board in giving certificates
to the Hayes electors. He also gave certi6-
Gates to the Tilden electors. The democratic
electors, Wilk Call, Robert Bullock, Robert
B. Hilton, and James Young, met at the
capital in the Office of the attorney general
and cast the vote of the state according to
law. They also signed a petition to the
senate and house of representatives of the
United States, stating their legal election
and praying that they might be recognized
as the electors of the state.
Oregon.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5.-Portland Press
dispatch says argument in the Watts case
opened at Salem this morning, before Gov.
Grover, upon protest against the issuance
of a certificate to the alleged disqualified
elector. Senator Kelly argued the issue at
length. taking the ground that Watts was
ineligible at the time of election, and the
person receiving the next highest number
of votes was entitled to a certificate. He
cited various cases in support of his posi-
ton. Several prominent Democrat lawyers
followed him. Appearances indicate the
argument will not be closed in time for
decision of the question before casting cleo
toral vote tomorrow. 1t is generally con-
coded by Republicans that the Governor
will not issue certificates to either Watts er
Cornin. Intense interest is conferred on the
action of the Governor.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. GA Post special
from Salem says at noon to-day Secretary of
State delivered to E. A. Cronin, Democratic
candidate for elector contrasting the seat of
j. w. Watts, postmaster, certificate of ap-
pOintment of electors, which is evidence
that Gov. Grover has ousted Watts. The
six electoral candidates then assembled in
committee room of the Senate Chamber.
After half an hour one of
the Republican electors, w. Fl. Odell,
came out and went to the Office of the Sec.
Rotary of State to demand certified copy of
the certificate, for it seems that the certii
cate included the nam of e. A.
Cronin, Democrat, and w. H Odell,
and J. G. Cartwright. Republicans,
and as the latter demanded to see the csrti-
fcate and Cronin refused to let them have
it, nothing could be done. About this time
Cronin left the room where the electors
were assembled and took stroll around
town.
The story further goes that when the
electors were met. Ordell and Cartwright re-
fused to act with Cronip, whereupon Cronin
declared vacancy and elected ]. N. Miller
and the vote being taken, Craven voted for
Tilden and Hendricks, and the two others
for Hayes and Wheeler.
Cartwright and Odell first accepted the
resignation of Elector Watts, and then
elected him to fill the vacancy and cast the
vote of the State for Hayes and Wheeler.
Great excitement prevails. Republicans
are indignant at the Governors action.
Later advices from Oregon state that Odell
has been chosen messenger by the Republi
can electors. Cornin will act for the Demo
Gratis. It is said that Growers house is
under guard.