The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-01-18
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state house, he promptly notified
Nichols he could not allow that, ANA
Nichols replied that it was without his
knowledge or orders, and had the pa
ice instructed TO allow any one to en-
ter.
NooD-Therc IS no change in the sit
ua.iOH, nor any trouble anticipated.
The Nichols party a>Scr, tha, they are
satisfied with the situation, and will
Eak kc no further aggressive advances.
1880 ?. y The Republican LeGjs-
h;Crc HOW has quorum and is in ses-
sion.
\ crowd OF several hundred persons
are coUgregatud IN the streets around
the Star" Hnu,e bu, are very quiet.
TUc Democratic Legislature Is also
In session ~ Odd Fellows hail.
l 40 z. NJ - The Republican Lagjs-
ia,uEc, in i'm session, has just elcc-
'cd eN Governor Kellogg rs Unite /
States Senator for the long term. The
indications are that Lieutenant Gov.
crnor Antoine viii be elected for the
short term.
=. M.-A P.cIyH.6 extra says tina.
Alfred B1urgcS, the newly appointed
sheriff of the Supreme Court, made Il
demand for the cour. room this morn.
ing and was refused. II is expected
that squad of police will be sent
there To take il.
The Republican Senators of the SEN
tie investigating committee have been
III conference with the Republican
chiefs at the State House this morning.
1t is rumorcd that the conference had
reference to the existing state of affairs
and that they will j lin IN telegram
to Grant for recognition.
New ORLEANS, January lit is
reported tha, Capt. McGIoin's com
pany of Nichols militia has taken pos
session of the offices of recorder of
mortgages and register of conveyanccs,
on Charters street.
AntolnG'S fr:eads assert that Pinch
back spirited away the four absent Re.
publican Senators, who are on Lake
POnchartrail fishing, and that they
will not return except tn secure Pinch
| backs election to the United States
| Senate. 1t Is doubtful whether an
election for Senator will take place to.
day, even if quorum Of the joint as,
semblirs can be had, which Is exceed
| Ingly doubtful, as it is understood t.
| be the policy of some of the members
To prevent an election until ;he solu.
tion of the pres 1t diff, u ties in regard
TO the Stte government is reached.
1t is generally concluded that the ques-
ZION forms, at present, on which OF the
Supreme Courts is the legal ono, and
| on this subject the authorities at
Washington are being fully informed
hy both sides of the legal issues in
volved. Both governors are being be-
legged by applicants for Office and
heir political friends, rendering access
to them {, ce ilrgly difficult. Crowds
of some 2UU, nearly all colorcd, are
around the State House. The streets
present no unusual appearance.
>. p. M.-Two members Of the Re
publican House, Barrett, Of RApides,
and Kennedy, of Saint Charles, are
reported rs having withdrawn from
that body, and giving their reasons
| therefor IN speeches.
12:45.-Tne Republican Legis' a ure
Senator this afternoon, resulting in
liuchbacll, 30; Antoine, 21; Lewis,
10; Beattic, -; Anderson, 4 ; scatter.
my, 6. The Republican Senate is still
without a quorum. Ohc member OF
he House arrived to-day. and that
body sIl. has no quorum. Pinchback's
| friends claim that he IS master of the
s:ua ion. No disturbances reported
20 day.
New ORLEANS, January 12-10 \. NJ
There is 10 change i'll the situation
since yesterday, AS far as known.
The weather is wet and exceedingly
disagreeable.
Both parties are awaiting adviccs
from Washington before taking any
action.
II N. The Republican Senate is
| still without a quorum. -Four Scna,
tors, who have been absent, at an early
hour tins morning asked for and were
granted an interview with Governor
Packard, the result Of winch is uA-
known.
The State House police are on the
qli giCe, armed with rifles, and the
outlook there betokens some new
movement.
Governor Packard received num-
Der of kilograms from Washington last
night, but beyond the statement that
they are encouraging. he declined Civ.
ing their lu-poit. He is evidently
more hopeful than yesterday of recog
n!tion by the national authorities.
The House committee Will conclude
its labors next Tucsday or Wednes
day.
1850 p. NJ. One more member oi
the Republican House, Es'opirol of S.,
Bernard parish, has just been sworn il
as Il member Of the democratic House
The Democratic Legislature had an
other ballot for United States Senator
but without choice