The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-21
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I eSLerQay3 Proceedings
Nevada Reached and a Re-
cess Taken.
CONSPIRATORS at THE ARLINGTON HOTEL.
A Democratic Rupture Elk
pected To-Day.
SEVEN STATES TO BE OBJECTED TO
FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.

WAsHIN0TONs Fep. ~, 1877.
The democrats Of the extreme sort attempted m.
other blunder to-day and got beaten Alter Louisiana
the count proceeded to Michigan where elector
charged with inelgibility On this tho two houses
separated for the two hours debate under the Elec-
toral law, ana Mr.. Southard moved that the House
tako recess until ten O'Clock tomorrow.
After discussion the vote was taken and
only htty.seven we're found to vote for rocess On
this followed a formal debate. IN which Mr. Charles
Foster, Of Ohio. made the only noteworthy remarks
Mr. Foster represents the district In which Governor
Hayes lives, and supposed to know him better than
any other member Of Congress- What Mr. Foster said
to-day, therefore, about Governor Hayes attracted
attention as being perhaps semi-ofical declaration
In regard to Mr. Hayes Southern policy This Is what
he real from q man uscript:-
This Is not time for nero party exultation The
EMULATION Of the patriot over our escape from the
dangers that threatened the peace, prosperity and
happiness OF the people Of this great country pg
and proper. In she triumph OF peace over disorder
and possible civil war both The successful defeated
parties can unite In exutat0n While do rejoice
simply IN party sense, do rejoice that ono OF tho
purest, most patriotic Of our fellow citizens
10 70 guide the affairs of the people for four
years to come. Representing, I do, the
district in winch Governor Hayes resides ana being
HE long acquaintance OF his, but speak the opinion
mlnstration will be wise, patriotic and just; mat
Ter what may be said to the contrary hero or else.
where, the people OF all sections OF tho country may
confidently expect from hun not only fair but generous
expression at's. Of . %an Of the Sroadss. and
sustained by his acts when l say that his
highest anbilion will be mister the governments
necessity excuse Tor the formation OF parties ON
sectional basis and all traces Of party color lines, that
South or a united North The fag shall noat ovor
Ststos, not provinces; freemen and subjects
when Governor Hayes appealed to tho people Of tho
South. in his letter OF acceptance he addressed ihcm
" my countrymen," and why mott Is the
South an integral part OF the nation !? Are not
southern States the equal OF those tho North,
East or West II has said sneeringly, and for
The purpose of stirring tho wild passions here
Actions "that tho South, under Governor Hayes
submit to IN unconstitutional surrender to the
publican party" No, SRI no SUCH demand Will be
made All that will be expected Is the patriotic CO.
operation OF Southern patriots III tho great work OF
restoration through the Union, the constitution ana
oe s sop IN y great work tbs
tinguished themselves patriotism and sta tesnan
ship during the pending Of tho present crisis
history.
There is little doubt that Mr.. Foster spoke within
the mark In oil he said Governor Hayes behalf
After hours debate over the Michigan electors
Mr.. jerks moved resolution that the facts did not
warrant his exclusion, which was passed with but
three four opposing votes, and the Senate, which
had already voted unanimously to tho same effect
came TO resume the count. which stopped again
At Nevada Mr. Springer. OF Illinois, Directing thero to
an clector The Senate again retired and unanimously
declared tho Nevada man eligible: and the House. by
general consent OF both parties, took recess until
tomorrow ut ton O'Clock.
This evening the people at Mr. Tildens headquarters
at the Arlington engaged in the still other
Ineligible electors, and there Is an evident intention
there to delay the count much as possible As the
moderate democrats refused to-day agree needless
reccsses the extreme men now It seems, mean 70
attack as many electoral votes possible and It Is
said their list comprises, besides the Oregon case two
electors in Pennsylvania, and QUO In each Of
the following States:-New Hampshire Rhode Island,
South Carolina, Vermont and Wisconsin with rumor
OF ono In ohio. II is simply waste OF time to call
halt each Of these cases. and the movement for doing
this has not the sympathy OF the larger SON.
sibls part OF the democrats. These are aversc to
breaking openly with tho extremists but they will DO
driven If tneso pcrsis. in thor object 10 delay
tho count. The vote taking q recess to-day shows
what con DO done