The Daily Phoenix

Two Governors.

From our exchanges, we learn of a most extraordinary gubernatorial muddle in Mississippi. The people of that State recently adopted a constitution, which, among other things, provided for the election of a Governor. As soon as the convention adjourned, an election was ordered by the Provisional Governor, and a Constitutional Governor was elected, General Humphreys proving the successful candidate. His ineligibility was at once removed by a pardon from Washington, and he entered some weeks ago upon the duties of his office. The Legislature of Mississippi, in the meantime, elected the late Provisional Governor to the Senate of the United States, and Judge Sharkey retired temporarily to private life.

Suddenly, however, Mr. Seward orders Judge Sharkey to continue to perform his duties as Provisional Governor, but there is no declaration of the intention of the government to displace Constitutional General Humphreys. Mississippi is, therefore, with two governors of the most friendly character, they will, in the discharge of their duties, probably 'ride and tire.' Humphreys taking the reins one day and Sharkey the next. The Roman Triumvirate tried that plan, but it worked badly.