The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-09
The Legislature Going Smoothly
on with Business with
out Interruption.
The Republicans Take Their Seats
in the Legislature, but the
Acting Governor Refuses
to Qualify Them
Just Yet.
Possibility Of the Republicans Getting Con.
trol Of the Lower House The Pro-
oeedings in tho Legisla-
turs Wednesday.

AUGUSTA. ian. 7.-The principal nterest at
the State Honse to-day was oentered In the
popular branch, proceedings In the Senate
barely reaching ripple OF excitement. The
Fusion Senators made marked concessions
and voted IL 10 Ia 10 refer tho matter Of the
counted out members 10 "a special committee,
to act ut once. The committee will probably
be named tomorrow.
There were scenes In the House never be-
fore witnessed In New England.
The supreme moment came when the as-
sistant clerk refused TO put the motion to ad-
iourn. ard Mr.. Hale. standing upon q desk,
put the question himself. which was followed
by deafenlng applause and the immediate
withdrawal Or Republican members. The
whole audience then rose There followed q
tremendous storm of applause, the audience
seemed 10 be largely on ths side OF the Ra-
publcans. The result OF the dav was n tri-
umph for thn Fusloniats, but tho X republicans
aay 1t will be ephemerai How, amid 40 much
egoitament and iutause feeling order could
be preserved was marvel
The Republicans held q secret caucus to-
night to decide on future action, at which
there was full and free intetchange uf
opinion. 1t Il thought that the II 'publicsus
will all qualify Tomorrow and participate In
Legislative action.
The story is started that the FusionistH will
tomorrow deprive Eugene Hala OF his seat.
but on what ground IL not known.
Gov. Gareeons term of office expires to-
Mig ht mt ~ o'clock James - Lansop, Prssi-
dent Of the Senate. will temporarily ill the
place Gov. Garoeon is spoken of Bs II can
didato for reelection. but the friends Of Smith
Insist that their man should receive the
Office.
The FuEionists held secret meeting TO-
night. and determined to stand To the posi-
tinn gained.
Adjutant Gen. Leavtt has resigned his 20
sitlou and will leave for Washington to-
morrow. His place will be- temporarily filled
by Major Folsom.
The good order which prevailed Mt the
State House to-day was largely duo 70 the
force provided by Sheriff Llbbey and Mayor
Nash
At the request of Major Gen. Chamberlain
Gov. aarceion this morning sent for Mayor
Nash to consult with him on matters Of pubs
Ito safety, and mt the Governors request,
with the 9 t-operation OF Major Folsom, tho
police force was placed under his command.
10 avoid any conflict OF authority the
badges OF the State-IIouse police were taken
from them, and all needed duty was per-
formed by the local police aided by Sheriff
Libbeys force.
THE BRIBERY AFTTDAvITs DtsGREDfrED.
BosToN, Jan. s-Dispatches received here
last night from Augusta relating to the aifi-
davits published. declaring that bribes were
ture to prevent quorum from appearing,
assert that the afIi iiavtts thus far are entirely
unsupported by evidences, and the Republicans
challenge the opposition TO produce names.
THE PROCEEDINGS YESTERDAY.
AUGUSTA, Jan. s.-Both branches OF the
Legislature assembled quietly mt 10 n. IN. In
tho presence of n much smaller number of
spectators than yesterday.
In the Senate. Senator Hohsun offered
resolution for the appointment of u Joint COM
mittee OF both houses to investigate the
charges Of tho attempted bribery OF members
OF the Legislature since the receipt by them
Of their certificates. Tho resolution was OPP
posed by Republican Senators on the ground
that no bribery OF Senators had been charged.
III members of the House had been hribed,
investigation should begin there. The resoiu-
tion was. however. adopted.
No other business OF Importance was trans
acted
In the House tho records of yesterday were
read and revealed the fact that none of the
officers voted for had more than T2 votes
Mr.. Hale announced the presence of sixty
Republicans with certificates who were ready
to he qualified.
Acting Governor Lamson refused to qualify
them Ill present as he did not know tho ex-
tent of his power In that direction, but said
he would inform himself. The House then
quietly adjourned.
The Republican members will probably be
qualified tomorrow.
Mr.. Sproui, OF Veazie. who Ia among the
number. will act with the Republicans, thus
branch, should the members from the five
cities be admitted.
WESuyyGraN