The Van Buren press., 1879-02-01
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State Of Arkansas.
Joint decentralization OF Senator,

der; the senate was received at ii :59 and
at II IN. the president announced the
seventh ballot for United States Sena,
tor in order. The vote resulted as fol-
lows;
johnson; Senator's Carlton. Ferguson.
CAN'T, Hampton, Harris, Kerr, Mitchell,
Mulky, Terry, Thornton, White, Mr.
President. Messrs. Archer, Barnett,
Blackwood, Brewer, Brinkley, Britt,
Burns, Carter. Conway, Davidson Of
Sharp, Dickinson, Fishback, Gillian,
Greening, Hanly, Hare, Hobson, Holder,
Hudson, Kemp, Lee of Howard, Lee of
Newton, Mcconnell, McMurtrev of Clark,
Miller Of Conway, Minor, Murphy, Owen,
Richardson, Sinnot, Thomas, Weir,
Wright. Mr.. Speaker--47
Walker~-Senators Armistead, Chism,
Crowley, Duncan, Gatewood, Hanna, Hill,
Judkins, Reid, Rutherford, Upton, Wat
son, Wilmington, Williams, Wilson.
Messrs, Askew, Barry, Barker, Black Of
Randolph, Bobo, Braley, Brown Of Lee,
Brown of White, Bumpass, Burke, CIuck,
Coody, Cunningham, Davidson of lizard,
Dawson, Feltnor, Flippin, Fraser, Fur
bush, Harrison, Holifeld, Holmes, Jane
son, Jordan, Joyner, Keith, King, Low.
dermilk, Lowe, Mack. Mainard. Martin,
McCracken, Moore, Morris of Carroll,
Morris OF Stone. Pindall, Priddy, Quarles,
Riddick, Roden, Stanley, Stubbs, Tate,
Taylor, Turner, Tyson, Walker Of Col
umbia, Walker of Washington, Warner,
Wllliams-6S. ,a...
Rice: Senators Boyd and Stan
ford. Messrs, Creekmore and pemby
II,
Rector Mr.. Payne--l,
Senator White rose to o question of
privilege He stated, on Tuesday last he
nominated Col. N. l., Bell, and now with
drew his name Col, Bell withdrew to
create harmony.
Mr.. Barry nominated cx-Gov II. NJ.
Rector. He had no eulogy to make of
the gentleman. His history is known to
every man in Arkansas.
Senator Carleton. said in casting his
vote, he had always had the highest re-
gard for the opponents of bis candidate
He voted for positive man-a man with
the people-Hon. r. W. johnson. Ap-
plause.
Senator Judking changed from Gov.
Baxter to Mr.. Walker. Applause,
Senator Reid had voted for Hon.
G. p. Smoote, and changed to Mr.. Wal.
ker.
Senator Thornton changed to Mr.
johnson.
Senator White changed from Mr.. Bell
to Mr.. johnson.
Mr.. Askew changed from Mr., Smootc
to Mr.. Walker.
Mr.. Burns changed to Mr. John
son
Mr.. Davidson of Sharp--Before Civ.
ing my vote, as certain matters have
come to my ears, as have been promis-
ed an explanation, understand the gen.
tleman from Clay county (Mr. Holifield)
will explain, and submit his proof.
Mr. Holifeld-I have my explana.
ton written. He read note that his
vote was not worth $500, and was Of.
fered that amountto change to Mr.. John
son.
Mr.. Barnett am authorized to state
that that statement is maliciously
false.
Senator MITCHELL demand the name
of the man who offered to hribe him.
am above such work We want to know
the man.
Mr.. Fshback---I rise to aquestion a of
privilege; question of honor; if this
be true, why were these facts sprung
here2 why did he not rise and explain
this morning.? There is but one line Of
duty and that is to dissolve and investi-
gate. He moved to dissolve.
The President-The motion cannot be
entertained.
Mr.. Barnett-It occurs that We could
take recess.
The President-No. sir.
Mr.. Furbush-The statutes require one
ballot each day. We cannot suspend.
He suggested that members scatter their
vote and elect no one at this ballot
Senator Reid thought he saw way
out Of the difficulty, to vote for people
not candidates. He nominated Geo. p
Smoote.
Senator Thornton--I cannot change
my vote when sprung here ut SO late a
time.
The roll call was proceeded with.
Mr. Dawson changed from Mr.. Bell to
Mr.. Walker, explaining his vote at con-
siderable length. He referred to an al
legged remark that Mr.. Walker asserted
he did not want to go to the senate by the
votes of Radicals and negroes. He did
not believe the assertion, and voted for
Mr.. Walker.
Mr.. Furbush explained his vote. Yes
terday he voted for Mr. johnson, and re-
ferred in very complimentary manner
to Hon. Elisha Baxter, and said the un-
grateful people had sent him to the rear.
The people Of Lee county own me, and
l am bound to obey them and vote for
Col. Walker
Mr.. Holliield-I have been offered
$500 to vote for Mr.. Johnson, and didn',
expect to expose Mr.. johnson and his
friends. The attempted bribo slipped
out,
Mr. Joyner Changed from Mr.. Baxter
to Mr.. Walker. He believed be was do
ing what was right.
Mr.. Lowe changed to Mr.. Walk
or. ..
Mr.. Mack had been voting for Hon
Elisha Baxter; felt sad when he was with.
drawn; knew that nine tenths Of the peo'
pie of Lawrence county wanted Hon
Elisha Baxter sent to the United States