, 1877-04-22


6ummated. q number OF the Packard members
Of the Senate and House had taken their seats
in the Nichols Legislature. subsequently
concurrent resolution was pissed in the Nichols
who were not elected, but returned by the Re-
contestants.
t., :. 4 NOTABLE FEATURE = +:;-.~
Of the proceedings upon the floor of the Mich
oils House was the withdrawal Of seven Demo-
cratic members who had been seated subject to
contest, and who gracefully yielded their seats,
introducing the co!ored Republican members
who claimed seats on the face of the returns.
Before the House assembled this morning
Kcnochan, Democrat, Of Plaqucmine, who was
unseated BY the arrangement admitting the
Republicans, called the House to order 1n-
formally, whereupon Mr.. Kidd, Democrat. IN 3
headed se esne annses to '1Saso Wa@ Rgs%sy
member from Concordia, who bad been unscat.
ed upon contest, but who was one OF the irst
to reinQuish llis claims to colored contestant
: III the interest of adjustment
At2 o'clock great excitement prevailed: Inc
Republican members dropped IN cue Of Que
during the morning, and at 2:30 p NJ 1oua
cries IRON without indicated something unusual,
and there was great commotlon all over tne
House. A deafening shout arose as the tall
form of ex-Goy. Warmoth moved up the cen
trail aisle. When silence was restored, War
moth said: : ~. ;,'....,
L
Of mr. colleagues for the purpose OF taking our
seats in the House In a CAUCUS Of Our Sens
tors and. Representatives ;: resolution |
was adopted that it was useless e1 to
no apologies to make. We have been whipped.
in the battle, but have at least preserved our
self-respect in an honorable contest, and are
prepared now to offer allegiance to the only
existing Government, and to fairly s, cooperate
H. BREWSTER.
of Ouachita, returned, by the Board, rcsigning
his claims to the seat said that there is not one
principle that he had advocated in ten years
declarations made By the Democratic party,
md he hoped that + if this was
sincere, the scenes of 0uachita last autumn
will neycr be re enacted. The Republican party
has elected tue President, and had compelled
dples. He thought this was glory enough.
JOHNSON, OF DE SOTO
a Returning Board member, in short speech,
said: "Al1 say is, just give johnson his mlle-
Don't elect man who will trade off the Demo-
cratic party like the Republican party was
traded OIL. j want what was due me, and then
am prepared to follow any man Of honesty and
: ability"
(colored), Of Morehouse, said he stood by the
Republican ship as long as it. was In sight, but
as it had entirely disappeared from sight, he
wished to tender his resignation. Lie hoped
when he returned home his constituents would
rejoice he had not done any more harm than ne
mad done. He had believed he was right, and
that be was constitutionallY elected, but finding
hlmself in the wrong, he came forward to resign
his claims.
seat,
PRESS COMMENTS.
Commenting on the order for the removal OF
the troops, the Times says: Mr.. Hayes has
carried out his policy to fuller extent than
could have been expected, and with thls cu!-
pledge Of support from the Legislature Moth
ing more remains but to clear away the debris,
aud lay the foundations OF new structure.
THIS seems to be q very appropriate place to ssyi
Let us have peace"
is still in the st. Louis Hotel with luis police
force, ten or dozen members OF the Legisla-
lature, and his personal staff, Who remain with
him to see the end, whchls evidently near. IL
seems to be generally understood that the state
House will be surrendered to the Nichols au-
thoritics on Monday or Tuesday.
This afternoons ReptUican says: "NotWlth-
standing the adverse decision of the Pfes'ucnt
III regard to the claims of the Louisiana Kepqo,,
licans, Cor. Packard and the brave and faithful!
men who surround and support him have earned
the admiration and respect Of all who can appre-
ciate true heroisln. Chosen Governor o; by
tbe votes Of mh9rty 9hp3 h;gb o,{;re e. reet ns
ing on the SAME basis which seated the Prcsi-
dent, Gov. Packard resisted alike the enttce-
ments of personal ADVANCEMENT, threats OF
personal danger, and stands firm to his POSI-
he aud his supporters, the last representatives
of the Republican party in the South we're un-
willing to believe that uesertion would come
from that quarter which properly owed support
Gov. Packard has patiently waited Gay pJ Gay
for that aid which according to h19
was unquestionably due. Failing to receive
this aid, his choice now: rests between
submission to force and resorting to civil STRIFE
In such dilemma there is but one course 1or
the patriotic citizen. and such GoV- Hachafu nas
always shown himself
STARTED FOR WASHINGTON.
The Commissioners closed their labors to-day
and left for Washington via Mobile Ihe re-
suits achieved by them are more complete than
could have been anticipated. The general feel
ing even among intelligent Republicans Is, that
these results will be of immense advantage to
the State The Commission have been more
than ordinarily dreumspeet, and da;e have devoted
numerable interviews with delegations and
Committees and individuals of both parties they
have been courteous and patient. It Is nooer, lei.
stood that m ovation was rendered them by tne
people Of this city, but this was declined Win
nEmBERsHlP OF THE NICHOLS HOUSE.
Mr.. P. J. Tesevant, Clerk Of the Nichols
House, furnished the Commission the following
statement of its membership, which was lncluo-
ed in thcir telegram to the President this after
noon: Total number Of Constitutional aouse'
1oO; number returned by the Returning Board,
Ii; numer thrown out by the Returning
Board, 8. Total, 120.
Number Of Returning. Board members now
answering roll-calI, 81; Returning boaro mem,
bers dead, l; number Of members elected anu
not returned by the Board but whose opponents % en-
have withdrawn aud acknowledged thelr Claims,
a1n n5 nd mn
seats. Sc but not returned By the Board, 9; mem
bers elected and returned WIG navc ;o1 not a.
Number answering roll-ca1 to-day: Repub-
1tcans, 43; Democrats, g.; total, 1o6. .
Senate -total number 3s; present rs ts9-aay
SO: absent, -Messrs. Harper, Wakefield, anc
Senate stands, Republicans, IS present
Democrats, 20 present.
IN WASHINGTON.
TIE PRESIDENT SATISFIED.
Ssecaai Dispatch to The Ir1onaA