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letter from T. M. Tolbert, of Abbeville, with.
drawing his contest against the Democratic
candidate for Senator from that county. A
similar letter was then handed to the chair
from Lawrence Cain, of Edge6eld, withdraw
ing all opposition to the seating of Gen. NJ.
w. Gary, and stating that the ordering of a
new election in Edgefeld County would be
disastrous to the interests of the constituency
whom he claimed to represent.
Lieutenant Governor Simpson then said: II
do not propose to override all preceedents and
parliamentary law, but am here to preside
over the Senate, and have come to the con-
clusion that it is my duty to administer the
oath to the claimants here before me. If I
am in error, the Senate is not without its
remedy. The Senate is the judge Of the elec-
ton and qualification of its own members.
After these members have taken their seats,
any course that the Senate may see proper
may be taken in regard to them. Mr.. Will
liams of Barnwell died, and issued writs of
election, and the return has been made to
the President of the Senate. find that
these parties have at least a prina tac;e right
to their seats.''
Swails: II have no objection so the seat
ing of those claimants, the protests and con.
tests against whom have been withdrawn but
with reference to, the other two would refer
you, Mr.. President, to the law which provides
that the Senate shall be the judge Of the cleo
ton and qualification Of its own members.
Simpson: "The Senate has the right to
Judge Of the election and qualification Of its
members, and as soon as these gentlemen are
sworn in, they will be members, and the Sem
ate can then judge Of their election and quail
ifcation." $780,.
Taft protested, and raising the point Of or
der, appealed from the ruling Of the chair,
but the chair refused TO entertain his appeal,
on the ground that it was not point Of order
but question Of organization, which must
necessarily be disposed of before any point of
order could be made, and he then proceeded
to swear in the four Democratic Senators,
which was done without further opposition.
On motion, the Senate then adjourned until
II o'clock, Wednesday, 25th. - f lll'asS.
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sar An old negro woman gives her views
on raising cotton thusly: "De way de use to
make cotton in my day was wild plenty of
hick'ry. Dey didn't need no juanner den.
An if you'll glib me a few niggers and good
hick'ry now, I kin make any OBJ dis land
about heah fotch good cotton, dat will beat
any OBJ yer juannerl" .ar
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gentlemen have the right to be sworn in, and
it is proper for me, as the presiding officer of
the Senate, to administer the oaths. The chair
holds this position on the ground that every
claimant who presents credentials for seat
has the prima tacie right to that seat. If that
were not so, simple quorum, after being
sworn in, in alphabetical order, might, by
combining together, exclude forever every
other member who appeared after them. An
alphabetical precedence certainly gives no
such ground of preference. The Senate is not
left without its remedy, and I shall proceed
to perform my duty. aa.
Swails here jumped up and said: 81 would
like to ask whether, by an arbitrary power
which the presiding officer may claim, be in
tends to override all rules, all law and all pre-
cedents heretofore established in the Senate
ofSouth Carolina. In regard to three of these
gentlemen who stand before the desk, the
question of their rig hts are now before the
committee on privileges and elections. In
reference to the other gentleman who claims
to represent Barnwell County, I would say
that last December, I remember that the Hon.
Jones NJ. Williams represented Barnwell
county Ill tulS OeudLos IL LOO uCoA AoAhoASoj
and have no doubt it is true, that be is dead,
but the Senate does not know that writ was
issued for new election, nor have those pa
pers gone to the proper committee. All that
we ask is that these matters be referred to the
proper committees, who, if there is contest,
will examine into the rig hts of the respective
candidates, and report who isproperly return
ed. Without any captious spirit, if you think
we, as representatives, intend to take any high
handed measures against the gentlemen under
contest, you are certainly mistaken, for we do
not intend to pursue any such course. I do,
however, solemnly protest against this action,
which is, as 1 consider, against the letter and
spirit of law, and against all precedents es-
tablished here" ..... .....
At this stage of the proceedings Mr.. Coch'
ran, of Anderson, handed communication to
the chair, which was read, and proved to be
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be Withdrawn.
Mr.. Jeter said that he would like to hear
the reasons of the Senator from Richland in
offering his amendment
Nash (Rep. replied that he recollected that
at the last session, the Senator from Union, in
Offering objections to the seating of ex-Lieu
tenant Governor Gleaves, submitted an ordi
nance passed by the Constitutional Conven'
ton, and held the position that the President
of the Senate must take an oath administered
by either the Chief Justice or one Of the Asso.
ciate Justices of the Supreme Court. That
was the position taken by the Senator from
Union at the last session, and only follow
in his footsteps.
At the instance of Swails, the reading clerk
here read the ordinance referred to by Nash
Mr.. Crittenden said : II hope that the
Senator from Richland will withdraw his
amendment, for I am sure he will see the in
consistency of his course with that which be
pursued last session. He must be aware Of
the fact that the presiding officer of the Sen
ate, the late Lieutenant Governor, was moi
sworn in by the Chief Justice or either of the
Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, but
by another and an inferior officer. Notwith
standing this fact, the Senator from Richland
and in fact the entire Senate, recognized him
as the President of the Senate, without the
requisiton that he now attempts to put upon
the present Lieutenant Governor of the State
1 hope, therefore, that he will withdraw hit
amendment If not, I move that it be indef
nitely postponed"
Mr.. Jeter rose to explain that the statement
made by the Senator from Richland was in
correct Il was not" he said, "present wher
the ex. x.Lieutenant.G Governor went through the
farce of an inauguration, and raised no such
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and peaceful settlement than l am. hope
that we will arrive at some conclusion, if not
to-day, at some early period, for this now is
the only bone of contention
Witherspoon: The statement of the Presi-
dent pro tem., that the agreement arrived at
in the consultation was not binding upon the
members of the Senate, is correct but he can
not deny that an adjournment was had from
yesterday to this morning to settle that very
matter, and to consult our respective friends"
Nash said that he was not aware that any
such arrangement had been made. If the
Senator from York speaks correctly, and / do
not doubt that he does, if such is the arrange.
ment, / consider myself bound by it, and if
1 had been aware of it, I should have been
the last man to have made such motion as
did. I am not disposed to break faith with
any one. .,....
Whittemore: II have not been aware of
any arrangement being perfected by any one
No such thing was ever presented as this that
we are now at variance upon, that this Lieu
tenant. Governor Simpson should take posses
sion without being sworn in. l understand
from the x-Lieutenant. Governor that no un'
derstanding of this kind existed between these
parties yesterday, or at any other time. l
understand from him that the matter was
spoken of, but neither of the parties could
pledge the action of their respective friends.
recognize that Mr.. Simpson must be the
Lieutenant. Governor of the State, and that as
such we are to obey his orders but while the
gentleman has said there is no power upon
earth that can make him take the oath Sec
ond time, it appears to me that while he asks
courtesy from us, there is some courtesy due
to US from him. When we ask that he shall
take the oath. we ask no more than We would
ask from Republican officer. 1t is true that
the Senate was invited to witness his induc'
ton into Office, but the majority which COM
prises the active energy of the Senate was not
there" ...- a.
! Maxwell, who generally runs on the out.
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HERALD FRIDAY SEPTEMBER % 1s77-RIpLE SHEET

feet :-"L-t these Custom House officers attend To
their business and will be all the better and more
convenient Tor the mercantile interests Of New York.
Now that they have rend tho proceedings OF tho
Rochester Convention, and see therein effort 20
rcbukc the policy OF the President In connning federal
omre.hodors 10 their legitimate functions they arc
disg listed with the course OF Mr.. ConkIiug, who
the head anu front, tho he all anu end all OF the
Rochester Convention. Not alone this. but the mer
chants named, aud many moro not quite so promi-
neni, arc delighted beyond measure with the Presi-
dents policy toward the South, which has already
gwen AN impetus 10 business which Il has not felt
since tho hacyon days before tho panic OF '57. Ex-
OF the few republican politicians left IN town after tho
exodus 10 Rochester, said 10 the HERALD reporter that
lie wus satisfied the mass OF the republican party OF
the state OF New York stood by President Hayes and
would stand by him so long his efforts were directed
10 better ana hrmcr restoration o tho Union than
have yet had since tho close OF tho lie had been
around among the merchants, ana he had hoard
President Hayes. which was fas, removing tho
last traces of bitterness between the sections and
bringing the country the ttcd for achiev
Ing great and lasting prosperity.
Alderman Hess spoke To the saqlc effect. and other
republicans, who did not care 10 have their names
mentioned, said unrcscrvcdly that the Convention at
Rochester WAS Il ainonIabie lusco and that sen
ator Conklng had made the great mistake OF his life.
Unqucstionabiy the Hayes policy has overwhelm-
Ing support among the republicans OF this city. Tor
stroll through tho Fifth and other uptown ho-
tcio last evening and listening 20 tho variety Of
cussion that prevailed in regard TO Conkng and the
Convention would convince anybody that no greater
mistake was ever made by any political gathering
than that which assembled at Rochester aud cvadcd
the great issue Of acknowledging the policy tho
administration IN regard to civil service aud tho pac
ncation OF the South
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A WORKINGMEN'S MEETING.

meeting OF workingmon was held last evening at
Cosmopolitan Hall, corner or East Broadway and
Catbarine street. Mr. rhomus Dunnigan, upon tnkip
the chair said tho meeting had been convened for the
purpose OF ratifying the nomination Of Mr. James A.
Rlordan, the workiDgmens candidate Tor member Of
Assembly from the Second district. Mr. Riordan. tho
speaker said, had pledged himself to advocate the
cause OF tho workingtnen. Their candidate "a
OF toll himself, thoroughly convcrsant with tho wants
and wishes OF workngmcn, and therefore moro lifted
TO represent that district which largely composed
OF aborcrs and mechanics than democratic dandy
which rammaLy might present to thcm. The honest
working people were sick and tired OF parties and
would no longer be controlled by bosses ami
Mr.. O'Doherty sad that before twelve months the
cry all over tho land will no "BIoou or brcaJp uplc
tho grievances OF the workngman redrcsscd A
Mr.. Abbott sad that for The lew weeks previous to
election tho worklngman was pcttcd and patron,z,d
by the professional politician; but that after election
he was disrcgardcd and dcspiscd. AS soon as tho
ofce-seckcr accom- pIshcd what he wanted he Dccan
n lord and master ana madc a white serf of the
dustrious toicr who had earnestly striven TO elect
him.
Ono OF the resolutions submitted TO tho meeting
and which was adopted, was the foilowing:--
Resolved That solemniy pledge ourselves ns indie
pendent workingmen to support candidate for public
Office but who Is pied god who will
use ali the power and influence OF his Official position to
cure MI equitable rot urn irom capital for labor
Tho meeting then adjourned.
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The FIGHTING FIRST.

ACTION OF THE MULLER FACTION LAST NIGHT
CLAIM TO BE THE ONLY REGULAR COMMITTEE
meeting OF the Nicholas Muller faction composing
a majority Of the Tammany Hall General Committee
OF the First Assembly district held last night at
No. II Park row, in order discuss take action
upon the late decision Of the Tammany Committee on
Organization, whereby Il sought to heal the dif.
fcrences existing tho district by the admission the
fourteen contesting committeeman to rcprcsen
on the district general committee Tho meeting was
organized by tho election OF Henry Campbell Chair
man and Hugh Dalton as Secretary. Both these gen.
tlcmen stated that they, with othcrs had accepted
recent decision Of Tammuny Hall In good faith, but
thcy considered that Judge Duffy. who claimed tho
committee had entirely ignored the decision Of Tam
many Hail. SO far that he had refused to act with tho
majority, which. II is maintained is IN favor OF Mr..
Muller. Several other gentlemen followed in tho
same stra3. when a resolution was adopted ordering
that tho following letter be addressed to Mr.. Muller,
and that II be signed by those members OF the present
general committee who arc in favor OF organizing tho
committee Tor the year. Iu response this call,
thirty.two "a majority signed tho address, Is
hero givcn:-
To Hon NICHOLAS MULLER:
Tnmmany lsI GENERAL OF the First Assembly
district Tor the purpose II organizing Tor the 1877
On motion the meeting then adjourned and joined
with the District Committee OF tho First Assembly dts
trict. John T. Ryan was elected chairman, and
Charles Puckhavcr as secrctcry. The chair explained
that the meeting held for the purpose of arrang-
ing for tho election OF delegates district conven
TO BIO held TO nominate delegates to tho State Con-
ton ut Albany.
held this evening IN every election district the As
scmbly district TO elect delegates 10 the Assembly
District Convention. 10 be held on Saturday night,
when delegates to the Convention will be chosen.
Among those present at botn OF the above meetings
were Mr.. Nicholas Mullcr John H. Bcrrigan DR.. Al
droh, John T. Ryan, Hugh Dalton, Hcnry Campbell
aud John Eagan.
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MINNESOTA REPUBLICANS.

THE PRESIDENTS POLICY APPROVED = STATE
OFFICERS NoMINATED-AN Ex-oFFIcE-HoLD-
hrs RING IN OPPOSITION.
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
ST. PAUL. MINI, Sept ;7,.ls77.
Tho Republican State Convention to-day, with few
negative votes, adopted resolutions fully approving
The Presidents Southern and civil service policies
Tho platform also avors early resumption of specie
payments, but with silver remonotizcd.
On local questions submission TO popular vote is
pledged Of every proposition entertained Tor pay
mcnt OF the State railroad bonds
CANDIDATES NOMINATED.
Governor Pillsbury, In speech accepting tho nom-
nation, unresesvcdly approved Hayes policy All tho
rest OF tho State officers were rcnominatcd only
Attorney General Wilson, who nominated for
,hlrd term, and lailroad Commissioner MarshaI
meeting with opposition. Tho Convention included u
large pro- ortion vi the most prominent mon Of the
state, with no federal ollcc holders
inside aud outside The Convention large number
gnzed as the cx oicc- oldcrs' Ring worked zeal
ousIy against an Endorsement OF the President soma
tor WINDOW, aDd Representatives DunGcl and STRAIT
reported to have been represented by THIS RING
mud ex-senator Ramsey was reported also agreeing
with tho late oicc-nodcrs 10 their dissatisfaction with
Hayes IL the present Office holders interested
they made no sign. The Convention speaks the voice
OF tho people Of Minnesota
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DEMOCRATIC DELEGATES.

sing SING, n. Y, Sept q, 1917
Al tho District Convention held to-day at Pines
Britgc Casper G. Chids Jr, James II. Robertson ana
William J. Ackerley elected delegates TO tho
Democratic State Convention aud William s. Temp
kins, Peter j. Keenan, and Jackson Alien alternatcs
lsaac Tcrwilligcr. Joseph q. Miller. William II.
Wright, Charles Hall and George Ii. Sutton wcro
chosen as senatorial delegates.
SYRACUSE Y. Y, Sept. 81, 1871.
At the democratic primaries held in this city and
county to-day large majority OF the delegates elected
favor q new democratic State ticket.
Mourn KisKo, n. Y, Sept. 81. 1877.
Az the Third Assembly District Convention, held
hero to-day, delegates were elected in the interest Of
Samuel u. johnson Tor state Senator. CASPER G.
Chds W. j. Ackercy and james Robertson
oloctcd delegates 10 the Democratic State Convention.
BUFFALO, n. r., Sept ~, 1917
Tho following the names OF tho del, gates chosen
thus iar to the Democratic state Conventions
First Dslric,-ratrick sullivan, Henry Quinn and
Patrick Gordon.
Second Dislrict--W. S. Bisscll, H. S. Cutting. Tho
third delegate from tins district will DO chosen to.
morrow
Third Dstrict-Jamss N. Humphrey, Peter G.
Doyle and james Mooney.
Fourth District-DcIegates for this district will be
chosen on Monday and Tor tho Fifth district Satur-
day
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THE NEW JERSEY CAMPAIGN.
Mr.. SEwELL's APPEAL TO THE coroRED BRETI-
ZEN TO ASSIST THE PARTY THAT GAVE THEM
THEIR MOSES.

Mr.. SEwELLS APPEAL TO THE CoIoRED BRErE-
rem TO ASSIST THE PARTY THAT GAVE THEM
THEIR MOSES
ALLENTOWN, Sept 81, 1875.
AZ tho screnado given by the colored band col.
ored people OF Monmouth county TO Ex-Governor
Newell at hts residence here the following speech
delivered by the candidate OF the republicans OF New
jersey Tor subernatoral honors Referring TO a
speech made by him the House OF Repro
sentatives In 1867, no na-"SuiIrage a
dcusion and snare II cannot DO extended to every
man created in the image and likeness Of hts Maker.
Then Is our whole system OF government error OF
such gganti; proportions to involve country
IN ruin and destruction. For good or evil we are
committed to the rights OF all men for good evil
VIC arc bound follow this principle its legitimate
conclusion. Where II may load US no human
ego may be able to sec, but where tho
opposite prin plc would ultimately leave u.s. stranded
and helpless upon the OF time any ordi-
nary mind forcscc. We know that while follow
Ing tho lead OF universal suffrage carrying out
the principles OF justice aud humanity, which tho
eternal veritIcs of God himself aud whcro these pout
II certainly is safe to presume is tho path
likely to conduct us to unity, peace and prosperity.
80, my friends. have been your practical friend
from the beginning and call upon you and upon all
your friends " this State TO remember your trend at
the coming election. have stood by you when II
tray your manhood and prove that my estimate Of
you WINS not we'll founded wh,n | sought
the first and only New Jorscy--to vindi
highest privilege OF ctzenship 6cspisc aud turn
away from the influences which would have you bar
tor your independence for temporary gain, but rather
show TO the world IN this election that appreciate
those who having bravcd opposition but nrm to prn
cpe havo endcavorcd to lead you along TO the paths
OF intelligence and high cizeuship.''
Alter cheers TOR 1.-The colorcd mans iricndr tho
meeting was adjourned
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DELEGATES FROM NEW YORK CITY.
Tho following delegates to the Albany Convention
were elected last evening in this city:


TAMMANY.
First Distr'ct-(Duny iacont-Patrck G. DUFFY,
Edward Burke, Dennis Quinn. Aiternates-Denn IS
k,cruan, Patrick Kcrrin, james r. Vclsor.
Eleventh DstricL-Augustus Schcll. Benjamin
Wood James 5. Thaysr. Alternatcs-Willinm Saucr,
Peter Trainor Gilbert NJ. Spicr, Jr.
Twelfth Dslrio-henry ii. woltman, T. Keenan,
and Morris H. Hoilahan. Alternates- -Joscph A.
Lyons, Joseph +. Newbngcr and Patrick O'Connor.
Eighteenth Dstrct-John Kelly, Edward Kearncy
and Henry L. Clinton. Aucrnates-Rutus Dodge.
John Dilgcr and Albert NJ White.
ANTi-TAMMANY.
Second Distrct.--John ). Roche, Dennis Burns,
SolomOn Bcrlincr Aternates-Wiiiiam Ward,
Thomas Farrell. Martin Gllilgan.
Fifteenth District-RoDcrt Power, William T..
Healer, NJ. d., and Potter Radlcy. Atcrnatcs-J amcs
Mcconnell Dennis Dcary aud Thomas Downey.
Fourteenth Dtstrict-PatrcK J. Carly, NJ. Z. Davon-
baum and John +. Quinn. Atcrnatcs-Henry Weller,
George kalic and William NugcGt
Sixteonth Dstrct-lra ScnaHcr, George Y. Whit.
son and Henry II. Marks. misunderstanding her
HIGGINS, Timothy q. Moore and Isaac e. Williams
Eleventh Dstrct.-Andrew II. Grcen, rhomls j.
Barr and Nelson j. Waterbury, Altcrnates-Thonas
Lynch, Bernard Casserly ana Micnacl Rely
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GENERAL MCCLELLAN AND EX-GOVERNOR
NEWELL AT FAIR.

PENNINGTON, Sept 81, 1877.
Tho Hunterdon County far was held here to day
under tho brightest auspices, and great SUCCESS.
The day particularly fine and tho oting excel
lent wnc the attendance very large. The feature
Of the day, however the presence OF tho
rival candidates for the Governorship OF Now Jersey
General George g. Mcclellan -(iovcrnor William
A. Newell, OF Monmouth county. Incy INTRO
duccd the afternoon and hosts people shook them
by tho hand Tho best OF humor prevailed and tho ap-
plause was nearly ms possible equally divided. Tho
ladies' showed as great enthusiasm in their greet
ings as the gentlemen. Speeches delivered by
Mr. Robert j. Kiyuur and Others.
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KINGS COUNTY SUPERVISORS.

PROPOSITION TO PAY TIE pENITENTIARY
CHAPLiINS.
AT meeting Of the Kings county Board OF Super
visors yesterday a report was read from the Pcni.
Tertiary Committee favor OF paying salaries to Rev.
Job Bass and Rev. Father Hickey Tor thor services
choplans OF the institution named The amount TO
be paid zach Is $500 per year The report was re-
icrred 10 the Law Committee A bill was received
from the Coroncrs for holding tho Inquest the VIC
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iirs OF the BROOKLYN Theatre fire. the amount being
81, 500 The bill referred TO the Finance Com
mitcc To the same committee WIS alao referred tho
bill Of shore Inspector Ferguesson for ss5 tor the
trip down the bay the garbage expedition OF this
amount SO Tor refreshments. no Auditing
COMMITTEES returned the bill OF the Charity Commits
sioners for s2iI for mosquito netting, on the ground
thni II was piece OF extravaganza The bill wns M
Cured under the act permitting the Commissioners to
spend $3.50 for material without advertising Tor pro-
posalS
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GERMANS ABANDONING TAMMANY.

The Indepe ndcnt Germans OF the Eleventh Assembly
district met Hast evening at Germana Hail. Twenty
sixth street. and Seventh avenue, and separated thom
selves from Tammany Hall. temporary organiza-
ton was effected by the election OF chairman. Tho
officers will be elected at an early day.
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FEELING IN THE CITY GENERAL DIssATIsFAC-
TON WITH coNKLING AMONG REPUBLICANS.
Tho universal feeling, with hero and there an ex
ccpon among republicans In this city yesterday, was
one OF unqualified dissatisfaction with tho speech OF
Senator Con9ing ana the general action Of tho Con.
vention at Rochester Merchants like IA. b. Claim,
Pcake, Updykc Il Co., Fred ButtordcId Il Co. and
morous Others expressed themselves as being
completely taken aback at tho course Of the
Convention In regard TO tho administration. Those
merchants felt glad at heart whom President Hayes
issued his famous order iorbdd,ng federal officials
from mingliDg actively In politics. They said in OF.