Year: 1877

cept during reading and correction of the journal,
ETC.; but these cases said TO be governed by Rule
90, having been referred to n committee.


The Senate Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tions response to its invitation to the South Caro-
lima contestants 10 present arguments, has been in
formed by Mr.. Corbin that Governor Chamberlain
and Mr. Stone of New York, will appear in support
of his claim


PATTERsoN's TRIAL.


Another night session Of the District Court was
held by Justice Humphreys yesterday, for the ac-
commodation of the counsel III the case of Senator
Patterson.


Mr. Charles Pilham made his argument
in behalf of the writ of habeas corpus.
lie mentioned the fact that South Car
ona is the only State which docs not inquire
into the soundness of the indictment in cases Of
requIsition, and claimed that the Senator was not
fleeing from justice, as is alleged, proceedings
having been begun while he was in the State He
drew attention to the careful manner in which At
torney-General Conner avoids swearing that Scna-
tor Patterson a fugitive from justice, in the af
fdavit on which the requisition was based.


Colonel w. A. Cook next made his argument, in
which he said that this requsition was apparently
purely a political move TO substitute Demo-
crat for Senator Patterson in the United
States Senate He made bitter attack
Oh Governor Hampton. In closing he said
that the act of Chief Justice Cartier in grant
ing the warrant. did not rise to the dignity OF
corrt record and should not be allowed such.
Colonel Cook finished his argument at midnight,
after having spoken for four hours Senator Pat
terson was in the court the early part Of the
evening with NJ. c. Butler but they both left soon
after Colonel Cook began his speech.


Argument was concluded in the case during the
night. Judge Humphreys would have delivered his
opinion if the Senator had been present, but he was
detained AT home by sudden attack OF sclatica


II is stated tonight in Democratic circles that the
Republicans in the Senate have abandoned all hope
of being able to prevent the seating of Messrs.
Eustis and Butler prior to the admission of Kellogg,
and that they entertain such apprehensions with
reference to the latter that they will offer
tomorrow as n compromise a resolution declaring
Kellogg Eusts and Butler entitled to their seats.
They hope it is said. thereby to get Pattersons and
Conover's votes for Kellogg


The Democratic Senators held caucus yesterday,
in which the pending question III the Senate was
fully discussed with a view to giving instructions
To those managing the campaign of the party. 1t
was decided tc press the Butler case If possible and
follow il up with that OF Eustis, if circumstances
Justified.


There is no truth in the charge that the President
is responsible for the actions Of Patterson and Con-
over The Presidents intimate personal friends say
that he has never by word or act sought oiniuence
the action of any Scnatoror Member in favor or any
measure policy.


The coming struggle in the snate is the only topic
OF conversation III the hotels and on the streets to-
night. and there is considerable excitement in con-
sequence. Both parties claim to be fully prepared
for the coming struggle and both parties claim the
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