New-York tribune., 1880-01-18

Daniel i. Davis UlepJ received. Os96l 15'iWV
Joseph l. smith tGok) received. 5ICaI 5i'sJI
Alnnzo GarcelOn - M received. Zl'sDt 90
Bon Bradbury (Dcm) received 26l 90
The scattering vote is not given IN detail There
was no election of Governor by the people Al'cr
the rcport of the committee was read, the House
proceeded to select two to be sent to the sen
ate When the name Of Mr. Sproul, OF Vcazie, who
had left the Fusioniss was called, he went forward
and voted for Nh Davis. lie was loudly applauded.
When the ballots were counted. the result was
fonnd to be as follows Mr.. Davis received ~
votes. Mr. Bradbury 81, and Ex-Governor Gareeloh
| vote The names of Daniel i. DAVIS and Bon
Bradbury were then sent to the Senate.
The Senate Chamber crowded as 1t has not
been yet during the present controversy when the
report from the House was received. When thevote
was taken for Governor 10 votes were thrown al
Of them for Mr.. Davis, who was declared by the
President to bc the legally chosen Governor OF Tie
State. The announcement was received with ap-
plause. Several Fusion members were present, but
none Of them TOOK part IN the proceedings.
ioint convention Of the two houses was then
held. and Executive Councillors were elected as
follows, by a vote Of lO2
lat Dlstrlct-RossJe l. Bowers.
lid Distrct-Ffederck Robc.
IITd District-JOsoph i. lilnAiey.
IVth District-WIliam Wilson,
Win District-James g. PcndictoD.
With Dlsttict-James Barker
The Hon. Samuel j. Chadbournc was chosen Sec
retary of State, receIying 1O5 votes After ard
Mr, Chadbonrnc together with Barker. 65wcis,
Pendleton and Wilson, Of the Council, were quail
ned.
AT G:45 d. IN. another convention was formed, tins
time for the most interesting event of tins season Of
intense excitement. committee representing
both branches of the Legislature waited upon
Governor-elcct Davis. and soon reported that he
would forthwith attend the convention to take the
oath of Office As he entered the hall. attended by
the Council and several distinguished gentlemen,
he was greeted with dcafcning applause. Every
man in the audience rose to his feet. Men Jumped
upon the seats and upon each others shoulders,
pounded with canes. and manifested their JOY in ali
manner of ways. As Governor Davis faced the
diencc. the applause broke out again, and three
cheers were given for Davis. Blame. Boutelle.
Chamberlain, Nash and Sproul.
After quiet had been restored Governor Davis, in
an impressive manner, took the oath of Office. and
then delivered the following address:
GESTIEMEN OF THE SLNAIE AND HousE OF RIrEE-
sENIATyEs: For nearly slxty years you ana yoiy
fathers assembled 10 deliberate upon W" wants "I
the Commonwealth and enact IT. laws. In al these
years the safeguards thrown around representative gov
orument have proved strong enough ip carry our Foou
State safely through every DANCER Annually thc per
elected by the people nave been sumn3ned py te
proper authorities to meet anu organize he LegIslau'
and those defeated by The people nave quietly suDmleu
TO the viii Oi the majority
has In part been reversed; hence the unparal-
leed excitement and popular indignation. The
organization OF the Legislature has Tor that
reason been delayed. Under such circumstanc
YOU have shown great forhcannce. You have kept
strictly within law. Coming from lhw-ab,ing com
mupitics you have waited until you could obtain the
opinion Of the Court That opinion has been rendered
md to-day Won complete tn organization of the Fny
ninth LEGISLATURE. Believing tis solution Of the diff
cult problem is u striking illustration Of the strength of
rcpublican government. where only the majority can
rule aud that all good cZ'ns viii iOytnliy nail ~ as
such, Will only add that shall take IN early oppor-
tuuity TO express you my ycvs upon state ailrf.
The cheering following tae address did not su5side
until the Governor left the hail. The Governor
took possession of the Executive Chamber without
any interference. The only obstacle placed in the
way by the Fusonists during the day the re-
fnsa Of the Deputy Secretary of state 10 give up
the GubeTnatoria returns but certified copies OF
the clerks returns were substituted
At 745 p. VI. both branches of the Legislature all
iourned until Monday at ] o'clock a. m.