Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1880-01-15
tionsl candidates are D. F. Davis, j. L..
Smith. A. Garcelon and B. Bradbury.

tional candidates are ~. r. LAWS, y. L.
Smith, A. Garcelon and B. Bradbury.
On the proposition Of the Senate to hold a
convention for the purpose of qualifying the
acting Governor, there was some debate. Mr.
Locke, of Cumberland, made long speech IN
which he claimed that certificates issued by
the Governor and council, to those not chosen,
were not legal, and acts passed oy such
BODY would not be recognized by the courts
or obeyed by the people. ;.
Messrs. Baker and Strickland replied, de-
Tending the legality of the Legislature and
declaring they meant, as honorable gentle
men, to do the fair thing when the investiga-
ton should take place before proper COM
mittee of the Legislature.
A Joint convention was formed, and IN the
presence of the Secretary Of State and sew
eral members of the council, j. d. Lamson
took the oath and was proclaimed acting
Governor of the State.
Only sixty members were present IN the
House, and that body adjourned without the
transaction of any business.
After the adjournment at 20 minutes to 3
o'clock, P. M, on Monday, the Republican
members of the Senate and House proceeded
to the State House for the purpose OF organ
izing the Legislature. The movement was
entirely unknown to the Fusionists, and but
few of the Republicans, outside OF the imme,
diate 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
Republicans, who have been impatient to
have this result brought about. Mr.. Lam
son, President of the Senate, when he saw the
people assembling, proceeded to Gen. Cham,
beriain's headquarters and exctedly said IL
protest against these men coming in." The
General Informed Mr.. Lamson that he should
permit the men to come and stay as long as
they pleased. There was no forcible resist
ance whatever. The halls were lighted, the
minor officers of previous Legislatures, ia,
miliar with the premises, taking hold and
lending them assistance.
In the Senate, Hon. Jeremiah Dlngley, Jr.,
called the meeting to order, and Austin mar.
ris was called to the chair. Prayer was Of
fered by Rev. DR.. Butler, 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 announcer present, all being Re-
publicans, who proceeded to quanfy.=@I! @I!hs e
oath was administered by Hon.. William NJ.
Stratton. Andrew R. S. Smith was declared
Senator from Lincoln county on the face OF
the returns. Joseph A. Locke was chosen
President, receiving all the votes thrown-l9.
Charles w. Tilden was chosen Secretary and
George E. Bracket, of Belfast, Assistant
Secretary.
The following order was passed:
"Ordered, That committee, consisting of
three members of the Senate, be appointed by
the President, to report to the Senate for its
action, whether the Senate shall call upon the
Justices of the Supreme Court for their opin-
ion touching the legal organization of the
Senate for the 59th Legislature, and report
for the action of the Senate such questions as
the law and the facts require in the premises.
1t is announced that the Republicans will
proceed at once to the election of Governor
and all the staff officers. 1t is still claimed
that Lamson will not be recognized as Gov
ernor by Gen. Chamberlain.