Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-03-08

Wood, whom they accused Of most
heinous treachery, and after the vote
of that State was counted they made
an earnest effort TO defeat the counting
of Wisconsin-but it was too late
their fate was sealed, and the end was
reached by 4 A. NJ. For this cOnsum-
nation SO devoutly prayed for, We owe
thanks to Speaker Randall, Mr.. Wood,
and score of Southern men who wO'd
not follow the dictates of the conspira
tors to prevent what the law imposed
upon them to do. To Speaker Kendall
particularly are we indebted, for while
ne gave the 'obstructionists' full par
liamentary privileges, yet he planted
himself squarely on his ruling Of last
Seek, that the constitutional provls-
ions which enjnined count OF the
, electoral vote were mandatory ana
| peIemptOry and were therefore high
er law than parliamentary rules; hence
when an opportunity offered for him
/ TO interpOse n block to the madness Oi
the tillibusters, he did not hesitate to
exercise his powers-and as conse-
quence we have to-day duly declared
elected President. The flag which has
been unfurled and floating upon the
Capitol for thirty days past is now
down, and the longest legislative day
in the history OF Congress is ended, and
we are at peace we hope for tie next
four years at least.
The Democratic papers OF the city
are out in mourning, and are full oi
denuuciations of Randall, Mr.. Wood
and others.
THE PRESIDENT-ELECT, GOV. HAYES
arrived here en- the 10 O'Clock train thls
morning, and was met at the de- ot BY
General and Senator Sherman. On his
appearance he was Justify cheered by
the large crowd which had gathered t.
see him. But he made no response ol
acknowledgement beyond touching his
hat and bowing, and at once entered
his carriage with Mrs. Hapes and Sen
ator and Gen. Sherman. He was Ia
ken to the house of the Senator, wher'
he partuok of hearty breakfast which
had been laid for him and his stan
He afterwards entered the parlOr to re
ceive the congratulations of quite
number of ladies and gentlemen WHIT
had called to see him. After this h,
proceeded to the W bite House TO cal
on President Grant, and from ther'
went to the Capitol, where, in the Vic
Presidents room he was called on Q.
nearly all the Senators and members O
Congress. The terrible threat Of Dol
Piatt don't frighten him or his friend
they don't scare worth cent.
i THE INAUGURATION.
There is promise, should the weath
er prove auspicieus, of a display an
parade nearly equal to any Inaugural
tion since the war, Notwithstanding
the limited time given for preparation
No steps could, of course, be taken un
, til to-day, and yet all the troops OF tn
post, the volunteer companies OF thl
city, and several from other cities wi
be in procession, together with severa
!. civil organizations, which have parti
cipated in the past. The citizen gen
orally will of course turn out, for OI
| Inauguration day he here exercises nj
right to be on the street, without re
gard to weather or any other prohib
ton.
GENERAL. GRANT.
President Grant will give farewe
+ banquet tomorrow to the members
his Cabinet and their families, an
f will have Mr.. Hayes present as an In
vited guest. He vacates the w hit
House on Monday, and his successo
/ will at once take charge, remainin
however, uutil that time, as a guest
Senator Sherman aud Justice Swaynt
Senator Sherman becomes cur ne1
Secretary of the Treasury. Good!
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