The New York herald., 1877-02-17
HERALD SATURDAY FEBRUARY H. ls77-rRPLE SHEET

sci bcfore the commission, by the developments
In the investigating committees and by general public
opinion that Louisiana not justly theirs. They
struggled for nevertheless. but that the commis
sion has decided for them they are liitlc sick a,
heart good many OF them openly express the hope
that the democrats will do something scandaous,
and thus alarm and cover up this Louisiana
matter.
|. THE OREGON CASE
Among the democrats there are various shades OF
feeling, ranging from deep disgust and anger be-
lief that the Oregon now stronger than ever
and cannot be decided for Hayes without such
pets reversal OF the grounds Of the two de-
cisons made, hardly be expected
Of lawyers and Supreme judgea The party
leaders quiet and self possessed and will prevent
any foolish action II any should be attempted unless
1t be the Adjournment tomorrow, which appears be
generally determined on. and which they TO JUS
tify by speedy action Monday. Notices were sent
around night asking Of tho leading democratic
Senators and Representatives to attend mecting for
consultation tomorrow.
There will, very likely, DO strong language used
In the democratic caucus which Is called 10 meet
half.past nine O'Clock tomorrow, but tho
solid members Southern as well as North
ern, are prepared to resist and put down all
VIVID proposals. Some jealous republicans arc
making themselves ridiculous tonight by proposing
TO act body guard for Mcssrs. Garfield and Hour,
pretending TO fear that these gentlemen may be
moIostcd on the streets, but they generally
laughed at
DEMOCRATIC IRRITATION.
The irritation does extend to persons In this
way II Is felt by democrats that tho epublican party
Is responsible for what they consider unjust and
unjustihablc course IN regard to Ioaisianu,
and that can and will bo held responsi-
bio before tho people at iuluro eiections
There q few democrats who hold that
what has passed leaves their party in better condi
on before the country than II justice had been done
them. Tho Southern members arc generally the most
quiet and conservative They believe that IL Mr.
Hayes should become President he will
turn his back on the carpet baggers
and allow Iouislana and South Carolina self
government. There is very general and confident
feeling this subject that they not inclined
mako trouble or 10 allow any else to do So and 1t
is believed that they have such the
ject make thcm confident OF good local government
whoever becomes President, and that Is what they
most for in tho cotton and sugar States
Some Of the democratic lawyers believe tonight that
the course Of the commission strengthens the demo-
cratic in Oregon. They say that evidence is
to bo admitted and II cases are 10 be decided the
strictest legal techncaies they make good dc.
fence OF the Oregon transaction Al any rate, every
effort will be made in this case.
SENATOR MORTON ELArED
Senator Morton was tho last to leave tho Su-
premc Court room this evening. He was greatly
slated, and said 10 friend, with exutaton,
Eight to seven ali the way through, and
Governor Hayes Is tho next President OF
tho United States" A telegram in these words was
sent his BEHALF It is said, TO Governor Hayes and
thaoA rsto nj tno .lT,h "A
cdes the issuo In Oregon and South Carolina"
SINGULAR FACT
The injunction Of secrecy being removed from the
proceedings the joint committee which framed tho
Electoral law singular fact appears Among the va
rious propositions submitted and considered in
the committee one by Messrs. Hoar and McCrary
which shows that they at that time certainly expected
and wished to give the commission power to investi-
gate to the fullest extent. Part Of section OF the
bill proposed ny them Is In these words:-
In addition to the papers and proofs which may
% oesn referred 10 sa,d tribunal as aforesaid they
send for persons and papers and 10 compel the attend
Of Witnesses also to cause testimony to be taken
before one or more Commissioners 10 be appointed bv
them for that purpose
The same words appear In tho second draft Of tho
Same bill lis clear therefore, that the opinion that
tho commission cannot under tho constitution hear
evidence at least afterthought with MIR. Hoar,
tine author Of the resolution to-day by which
the commission refused to receive testimony offered to
show that such gross frauds and violations OF law had
been committed on Louisiana made 1t proper 70
throw out the vote Of the State.
There is, however, reason to believe that the part.
san spirit in the commission has not been all ono
side There is but little doubt that Judge Field has
beon uncompromisingly democratic Judge Miller
has republican, and that perhaps each has added
fuel to the flame the opposite SIDE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMISSION.
wAsHISGroy, Feb. 1G 1877.
From twelve until nve O'Clock this afternoon therc
largo crowd in front Of the Supreme Court
doors the number gradually increasing TO moro than
500. Members Of Congress occasionally mixed with
the throng, awaiting impatently the opening of tho
court room, which did take place until an hour
later that heretofore announced. During all tho
afternoon prevailed about the Capitol us TO
the decision OF the commission and tho state
OF the vote. These reports SO contradictory
as 10 be confusing, and therefore did not gain
deucc. There was much consequent excitement.
Everybody supposed TO have opportunities for acqur
Ing information as to the proceedings surrounded
directly be appeared in view, and nterrosated by
eral persons at tho same time. moro inquistive
crowd never before, perhaps, the Capitol.
Al five O'Clock counsel werc sent for. They had been
waiting for the summons in private of tho Su-
preine Court, and when ADVISED that the commission
were prepared to them they entered the court
room in a body. Some time elapsed before the doors
were opened to members Of Congress and those who
had tickets of admission, and when they were opened
q frantic rush made for the Interior, which was
soon uncomiortably filled.
TIE RESOLUTIONS ACTED uPox
Tho following the resolutions acted upon by the
commission in their session and afterward re-
ported to counsel
Mr. Hoar submitted the foowng:--
Ordered, That the evidence be not received.
Mr. Abbott offered the following rs substitute:--
Resolved That evidence be received TO show that 20
of the Of Louisiana establishing the Returning
tor that state and the
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