Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-03-05


crime and fraud have received judicial sanction.
and that republican institutions are imperiled.
The caucus took no action ON any other subject.
1t was of short duration aud was not very numer-
ously attended.
Nomination.
The president sent the following nominations to
the senate this evening: Culver c. Sniffen of n.
with the rank Of Major; Msjors Franklin Z. Hunt
and Henry Prince, paymasters to be Lieut.. Col.
and Deputy Paymaster General.
Cabinet Meeting.
The president and members of the cabinet came
to the capitol about 1890 this evening, and arc
now occupying the presidents room, engaged in
the examination of bills submitted for approval.
Crowds About the Capitol.
The galleries Of both houses of congress are
completely filed, and the corridors are thronged
with sight-seers and persons interested in the
pending legislation.
Quarrel.
Quitessan excitement was produced though OF
short duraton,tth afternoon, owing to difficulty
between representative Glover and q newspaper
correspondent named Myers, growing out of an
imputed publication in q Baltimore paper. Glow
err struck the correspondent in the face, in the
room of the sergesnt-at-arms. Myers then went
into the hall of the house in search of Brooke
Maskall, who is serving the real estate pool com
mitee, in the capacity of deputy sergesnt-a at arms
and who had given Glover the information con-
corning Myers. collision took place and blows
were exchanged, when the parties were separated.
A large crowd soon gathered at the door, near
which the disturbance took place, but the excite
ment soon subsidized.
The Inaugural.
The inaugural procession on Monday, will be
composed of four divisions, and will move at ten
A. NJ, in the following order;
Chief Marshal, Cen VIM. ID. Whipple, and
aides to chief marshal.
First Division Capt. Rsmsey's light battery.
four guns and four casson, and twelve companies
Of artillery acting as infantry under Gen. W. IL.
French.
Second Dvsion-U. s. marine corps, eight
companies under Col. Haywood.
Third Dvision-Col. Robert j. Fleming. COM
mandipg and adss-W ashington light infantry
corps and state artillery, and weccsroe legion Of
Philadelphia, Washington light guard, Washing
ton artillery, first battalion District militia, (col-
ored) three companies, and the Columbus cadets
Of Ohio.
Following these will come the president and
vice president elect, commissioners Of the district
and other distinguished persons.
citizens mounted guard, organized IS an es-
cort to the president elect, will follow.
The fourth division will consist of several civic
organizations, the Duqueene greys, and Nth and
18th regiments of Pa.
The National Guard were expected, but they
were unable to make arrangements for their trans
portation.
State Dinner.
The President and Mrs. Grant gave state din =
ner this evening, in honor of President elect
Hayes and Mrs. Hayes.
More Trouble.
An alteration occurred between Lamar of Miss.
and Douglass of Virginia. in the hall of the house
just after the adjournment Of the democratic eau
Gus this evening, which caused considerable ex-
element. 1t had its origin in the intoxcation of
Douglass, which had caused Lamar, chairman of
the caucus, to rule him out Of order. This exas-
perated Douglass, who, at the termination of the
caucus lost control of himself, and assaulted
Lamar with such vtuperation that but for the in
tervention of friends Lamar would undou btedly
have shot him.
Taken the Oath.
WASHINGTON, March 4. President Hayes took
his oath of office Is President of the U. S. last
night at the executive mansion. 1t was admins
tered in the "red paror," at about seven o'clock
in the evening, BY the chief justice of United
the time excepting Chief Justice Waite and Pres
ident Hayes.
The Louisiana Case.
Public comment, growing out of the latest Off
cial action by the government here upon the af-
fairs of the contending state governments in Lou
isana, received y new phase to-day, because of
reports that differences of opinion had originated
between the General of the Army and Secretary
of War, upon grounds taken by the general gov
eminent in q telegram sent March "a, by direc-
ton of the President, to Gen. Augur, as a nom
recognition Of either of the political parties in
Louisiana.
Gen. Sherman to-day telegraphed to General
Augur in connection with the subject, and re-
peated requests were made At the Headquarters
of the Army for q copy of the official despatch,
but Gen. Sherman has declined to give it for pub
LEGATION, mainly on account that it was more of q
personal communication from himself to Augur
than an official. The General however does not
hesitate to say that under existing circumstances
he conceives it to be in every respect proper that
Gen. Anger, in whose caution and judgment he
has every confidence should remain on the
ground for the purpose of preventing any hostile
overtures that might be made by either party at
New Orleans, and furthermore Gen. Sherman
deprecates any action that might be taken which
would be construed into forestalling official acts
that may emanate from President Hayes after he
has had an opportunity to officially consider the
condition of affairs in Louisiana, and to discuss
with his friends and cabinet advisers on the topic.
Gen. Sherman has also suggested that Anger
shall advise Gov. Nichols to consider the mpor-
lance of cautious action under the circumstances.
10 p. M-The city is quiet. There Is no ap-
parant change in the condition of affairs. Mich
oils is improving; his physicians consider him out
Of danger.
The Union League.
n meeting VI tue natlonhl executive cOmm
of the Uuion League of America was held to-day
at which it is said important business was trans
acted. They called on Hayes and were cordially
received.
The Presidents Salary.
The Senate agreed to insist upon its amend
ment to the legislative appropriation bill, main
tanning the Presidents salary At $4,000, and
asked for 3 new joint conference upon the sub
ject.
LOUISIANA.
The Condition of Things.
New ORLEANS, March 8. The city remains
quiet. 1t is understood that the military author
tiles have asked for further instructions to make