Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-01
appointment from Coy. Nichols, who assumed,

appointment from Gov. Nichols, who assumed,
IN making the appointments. that the term OF
the old court had expired. The supreme court
recognized Niehol]a, as did the sheriff, who en- |
forced the authority Of that court.
Witness here read a narrative Of the forma-
ton of the Nichols legislature, giving the
membership of that body, showing only %
legal members in the House, and II in the
Senate; that by the canvass OF the vote by
that legislature, only using the returns OF the
Democratic committee, instead of the lawful
returns, if they had lawful returns, there was
not quorum of legally elected persons pres,
ent in either house and Gov. Nichols could
not receive therefrom q title. The Kellogg
legislature on the lst CT January called on tne
President by letter. Also on April 9th. he
this nor to the second letter, which sent Aprll
10th. This last was sent a few days before
nv abdication. At that time was under the
impression that the Harlan McVeagh commis-
sion was advising my supporters TO JOIN tne
Nichclls legislature. l had no means OF IN
| formation of the methods used by the com.
mission in regard to the new membership OF
the legislature, save by general runors had
| the impression the com mission had come here
to break up the Packard legislature. The
effect Of their presence Is plain to be seen. l
have no impression that Mr.. Hayes sent the
commission here for the purpose above named
/ cannot judge the Presidents intentions OF
wishes, and cannot express al opinion.
The commission wanted one legislai ure, and
Think they would have broken up the Nlchoii e
legislature if they could have done SO. The
commission would have as gladly recognized
me as Gov. Nichols if they could by such means
have got the whole body Of the legislature tf
meet in the State House. Know OF no threats
or intimidation on the part of the commission
to obtain the objects of their visit. Have NJ
recollection of having been approached by an.
member of the commission requesting that
Withdraw from my Office. l do not thlnl
nv members deserted me because of an.
! belief of defect in my title, but
l have no means OF knowing the actual cause O.
:, the desertion. Ireceived a dispatch from Bee
retary c. @. Sniffer dated March LIST, concern
8 ing the resolution of President Grant, that d
q could not longer allow US troops to support car
;. didates for State offices. Received letter fror
Hon. Stanley Matthew'S repeating the same III
d sertion, dated March 18th. l believe IT ha
: been allowed troops l. could have malntalne
. my position. Had the President acknowledge
nv position l have no doubt the opposition I
me would have ceased. HAD u
decision of the returning board bee
:, recognized by the President l could ha,
! maintained my government irrespective OF u
y troops. | made a proposition to senator ne 1e
,f loyg that if the State were Supplied with 2,5l
- stand of arms, With ammunition, ETC., cou
[, maintain my power. l had only $50 muske
and was in no condition to do battle with tt
a armed troops of my opposers.
. Gov. Packard in the witness char tar
S hours or more. At 4:30 the ccr,nlissson a
ne iourned till 10 A. NJ. Mcnoay.
>. Gov. Packard was examined to-day becau
a' he expected to sail for Liverpool Sunday, b
t. the steamer will not be ready to sail un
at Tuesday.