Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-02

ken the oath required; also, that be had been ,
member of Missouri legislature prior to that time
and as such had taken an oath to support the con
stituton of the United States also, that he wa
an officer of the Confederate army. The commit
tee further find that these facts rendered him in
eligible to be an elector under the third section
| OF The 18th amendment to the constitution.
The committee also find that Frost received 9
pardon from the President Of the United States on
the 2Sth of October, 1865.
The committee also find as a conclusion Of the
law that this pardon did not affect or remove the
disability as imposed by the lith amendment.
The report holding that the disability could only
be removed by a two-thirds vote Of both House,
OF Congress.
They also find as a matter Of fact that Frost
did not attend the meeting of the Missouri electo-
raj college, and that the alleged vacancy was
filled or attempted to be filed by the electors
present.
The committee find as the conclusion Of the
law, that under the statute of the state of Mis-.
souri,, the electors present had no power whatever
to I'LL the vacancy occasioped by the absence of
Frost, and that their action in attc7-'i - do
so was void. The commit .u.... .. .. IA
as Frost was ineligible to be an ii. ctVl nc vas al
so ineligible to be appointed.
In the case of Halliday of Va, the committee
ind that he was Centennial Commissioner at the
time Of the election; that such office j. one OF
trust under the constitution, and he therefore was
Ineligible TO be an elector Halliday did not at
those present filled the vacancy, which the con-
mittee find they could legally do.
The committee further find that should the doe
thine assumed by Gov Grover of Oregon be con-
ceded, which the committe report as indispensable
in either law or morals then Mr.. Stifel repub'i-
can candidate in opposition to Mr.. Frost in Mis-
sonri and the republican candidate in oppos ;tion
to Mr.. Halliday, were each entitled TO receive a
certificate of the governor, and each were entitled
to act as presidential electors.
The report does not cover the OREGON case a.
an investigation of that case is under special
resolution of the senate. The report in that case
will be made in few days
The Presidential Question.
Speaker Randall and President pro TEN Ferry
had conference this afternoon in regard to the
endorsements likely to result from the provision
OF the electoral act, which prohibits dissolution
of the joint meeting Of the two houses until the
count of the electoral votes shall be completed
and the result declared
This provision of the act is closely followed bv
others which authorize the house to take a recess
from the afternoon Of one day until an houI not
later than ten clock next morning, an the event
OF questions having arisen in regard to the count
OF any ELECTORAL votes, and also to proceed with
its ordinary business while any question is being
considered by the commission.
The effect OF the first described provision will
be however 10 keep both houses technically in
continuous session, so that all proceedings in eth
tIcI OuS Va uhNi tiS Vi tue count
must bear the date of to-day. This will greatly
impede legislative business, as under the rules a
s;ag,s objection is saeiejsa: IL f:asB7 ea-es 10 re.
vent the consideration Of u certain class of bust.
ness until the next legislative day after il is pre-
scented. Difficulties might also rise concerning
bills sent to the president for his approval pending
the completion of the count, as they would all
bear the legislative date OF the day.
The Crowds at the Capitol.
Great crowds gathered around the Capitol as
esrly as o'clock this morning, but all the ave-
nues and steps leading TO the House of Represen-
tatves were strictly guarded by the police. who
intlexibly refused admission to all but ticket hold
ers.
From half past twelve till nearly one oclo OK
there was much confusion in the House in autici-
patton of the coming of the Senate.
At minutes of one o'clock the Speakers gavel
sounded, and the members were requl sted to take
their usual seats and retain them.
On the floor Of the House were large numbers
of distinguished gentlemen. Secy's Chandler and
Cameron occupied seats In front of the front row
of seats on the right Of the presiding officer. VIII
liam NJ. Evarts also occupied seat next to Chan
der. Associate Justices of the Supreme Court
Miller and Field, occupied seats on the left of the
presiding officer and in front of the seats of the
members.
The ladies' gallery was occupied mainly by la
dies, unsccompaned by gentlemen, and there sew
eral ladies in the gentlemen's gallery
Edward Thorntorn British Minister occupied a
seat in the diplomatic gallery, which was comfort
ably filled