Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1877-04-25
md then am prepared to follow an,

and then l am preparedto follow any
man OF honesty and ability"
Henry Blair, colorcd, Of More
house, said he stood by the republic
can ship as long as che was in sight,
but as it had entirely disappeared
from sight, he wished to tender his
resignation. He hoped when he re-
turned home, his constituents, would
rejoice he had not done any more
harm than he had done. He had be-
lieved he was right, and that he was
constitutionally elected, but finding
himself in the wrong he came for
ward to resign his claims.
Holt, of DeSoto, also withdrew his
claim to a seat.
THE TIMES ON THE ORDER OF REMOVAL.
Commenting on the order for the
removal of troops the Times says Mr..
Hayes has carried out his policy to a
fuller extent than conld have been ex.
pected, and with this elimination of
it, has secured formal and public
pledge of support from tho legisla-
ture. Nothing now remains but to
clear away the debris and lay the
foundation Of q new structure. This
seems to be very appropriate place
to say "Let,s have peace
WAITING FOR THE END.
Governor Packard is still in the St.
Louis hotel with his police force, ten
or dozen members Of the legislature
and his personal staff, who remain
with him to see the end, which is evil
IDENTIFY near. Itseems to be generally
understood that the state house will
be surrendered to the Nichols au-
thorities.
THE REPUBLIeAN ON THE SITUATION.
This evenings Republican says that
notwithstanding the adverse decision
of the president in regard to the
claims Of the Louisiana republicans,
Gov. Packard and the brave and
faithful men who surround and sup
port him, have earned the admira-
ton and respect Of all who can appre-
ciate true heroism. Chosen governor
by the votes of a majority OF his fell
low citizens, his claim to that high
Office resting upon the same basis
which seated the president, Cover
nor Packard resisted alike the en-.
Elements of personal advancement
and threats of personal danger and
stands firm to his post, he and his sup.
porters, the last representatives oil
the republican party in the south. un.
willing to believe that desertior
would come from that quarter which
properly owed support. Governor
Packard has patiently waited day by
day for that aid which, according Il
his understanding of the constitution
of the United States, was unquestion
ably due. Failing to receive this aii
his choice now rests between submis
sion to force and to civil strife. Ii
such dilemma there is but on,
course for patriotic citizens, and a
such Governor Packard has Away
shown himself.
DEPARTURE OF THE COMMISSION.
4 The commission closed their labor
to-day and left for Washington cit
\ Mobile. The results achieved b,
them are more complete than coult
have been anticipated. The genera
feeling, even among intelligent repub
licans is that these results will be O.
immense advantage to the state. TIL,
commission have been more than or
| dinarily circumspect and have dcvot
ed themselves in q most laboriou
manner to their work. In their innu
merable interviews with delegation
and committees, and individuals, O
both parties, they have been courteous
and patient. 1t is understood tina
an ovation was rendered them by th,
people of this city, but was declined
with thanks.
/ Louisiana News.
1 New ORLEANS, April 23.-The fol
lowing Republican members present
ed themselves at the bar of the Hous,
and were sworn in: Heating an{
Brown, of Caddo; Dinkgrave, o
Madison; Hill, of Ascension Gray
| of st. Marys; Brown, of Jefferson
Thomas, of Boosters, and Gracicn, O
Algiers. Mr.. Dinkgrave, speaking
for a number of his associates ano
himself, said they considered it theil
duty to follow the lead of the major
| ity of their colleagues, but not sur
render their principles. They yield
ed to force of circumstances, and
would cooperate in any measure fol
the good of the state. A letter o.
resignation from Lucius Early, who
was returned from West Feliciana by
the Board, was read and received
There arc now absent from the House
but four Republican members and
from the Senate three. Packard re.
mains in the State House.
Judge III. NJ. Spofford was nomi.
mated to-day by the democratic eau
Gus for United States Senator. In an
Interview yesterday Judge spoford
said that the policy of President
Hayes since he was declared Presi-
dent by Constitutional authority, has
met my hearty appreciation and so
long as he stands squarely up to that
policy he will have my humble sup
port.