The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1880-01-13
REDEEMED.
THIS NAME nupDLE SETTLED
BY the Organization of Both Houses
-Lamson Proclaimed Acting
Governor by the Flu
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governor. Senator Ellis, of Waldo,
was chosen president pro TEN. The
committee on the gubernatorial vote
reported the whole number of votes to
be 1885, ,807; necessary for choice Co.
4O4 Daniel F. Davis had 6S, TO. JOS
eph l.. Smith At $40, Alonzo Garcelon
21,S44, Bion Bradbury 1853, Daniel +.
David 300, remainder are scattering.
The constitutional candidates are Dam
iel F. Davis, Joseph L. Smith, Alonzo
Garcelon and Bion Bradbury.
On the proposition to hold joint
convention for the purpose of qualify
ing, acting governor Locke of Cum
berland, made long speech in which
he reviewed the action of the governor
and council, and took up the cases of
the counted out members and the
grounds upon which they We're counted
out. Locke claimed that the certifi-
Gates issued by the governor and coun-
ell to those not chosen were not legal
and the acts passed by such body should
not be recognized by the courts or
obeyed by the people.
Barker and Strickland replied, claim
ing, that to all intents and purposes,
this to be legal legislature, the men,
bers holding certificates from the gov
ernor and council. They meant as
honorable gentlemen to do the fair
thing when the investigation should
take place before a proper committee
of the legislature.
A joint committee was formed, and
in the prerence of the secretary of
state and several members of the coun-
Gil, John d. Lampson took the oath,
and was proclaimed acting governor of
the state.
But sixty members were present in
the house, and it adjourned without
transacting any business.
Augusta, Jan. 12.-At twenty min
utes to six this evening the republican
members of the senate and house of
representatives proceeded to the state
house for the purpose of organizing
the legislature. The movement was
entirely unknown to the fpsionists and
b,t fa,, or +,,a ron,,,l;o.ns o,+s;,,o of
the immediate members were aware of
the position of affairs. The news that
the republicans had taken possession of
the state house spread rapidly, and
caused great rejoicing among the re-
publicans. who have been impatient
to have this result brought about.
Mr.. Lamson, the president of the
senate, when he saw the people assem-
bling, proceeded to Gen. Chamberlain's
headqearUers and excitedly said, al
protest against these men coming in. -
The general informed Lamson that he
should permit the men to come in and
stay as long as they pleased. There
was no forcible resistance whatever.
The halls were lighted, minor officers
of previous legislatures, familiar with
the premises, taking hold and lending
their assistance. In the senate Hon.
jeremiah Dingley, jr., called the meet
ing to order and Austin Harris was
called to the chair. Prayer was offered
by the Rev. DIR. Butler, a member of
the house.
Charles W. Turner, assistant secre-
tary of the last senate, called the roll
and eighteen senators responded to the
call. A quorum was announced, all
present being republicans, who pro-
ceeded to quality, the oath being ad-
ministered by Hon. VIM. NJ. Stratton.
Andrew r. S. Smith was declared
the senator from Lincoln county on the
face of the returns.
Joseph. A. Locke was chosen presi-
dent, receiving all the votes thrown
nineteen; Charles w. Tilden was cho-
sen secretary, and Geo. E. Bracket, of
Belfast. assistant secretary.
The members of the house were called
together by Hale.
Wentworth, OF Kittery, was made
temporary chairman, and Smith, the
clerk, called the roll of the members
elect. All republicans responded, but
members of the house responded to the
call, and were qualified by VIM. Strait
TO-, a1a..l.