Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-21

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heartiest notes Of rejoicing. The speaker,
include hose NEST widely knew. in the M.
ton and State. There will b present Hon.
Arson p. Morrill,, Senator Blaise, Hon.
Eugene Hale, Hon. Lewis Barker, Capt.
Cha.. A. Boutelle. Mayor Nash, Orville D.
Baker, and Others.
Alter the meeting 1t the hall. the citizens.
e.cortci BY the Augusta Band. will tender to
Governor Davis q serenade.
II Cetera.
The Augusta Band will furnish music At
the Republican JoIliHcation Meeting to-mor-
| row night.
Our fu.ionist friends held another Of their
! secret caucuses hast evening. Mr.. A. p.
Gould Of Thomaston, who was modestly de-
scribed At the bogus Legislature in the after
noon as 1.-The ablest lawyer in The State" Vas
expected to be present and take part At the
deliberations.
The Capital Guards improved the day
BY Juggling cord Of wood up the two flights
of stairs which lead to their armory.
On Monday morning the republicans o
Wayne threw to the breeze their Davis cam
pain dag and saluted it with one hundred
guns. The people in the country towns are
thoroughly informed upon the political situ-
alton and have been more impetuous than
those At the trout. The peaceful solution Of
the serious problem causes unanimous and
spontaneous rejoicings among all who wish
that 1.-The government Of the people, by the
people and for the people" may not perish
from the earth.
We understand that bill has been present.
ed to the members Of the fusion Legislature
by the proprietor of Union HALL, for the use
of the same. That explains the earnestness
with which they agitated the question Of ask
ing to be allowed to meet few moments At
the State House every day to adjourn over
until the following day, until the Supreme
Court should render its decision.
The excitement in Biddeford yesterday was
very great. There were rumers that the
militia was to proceep to Augusta. Large
crowds were present on the streets, and in
front of the armOry. Some wild spirits re-
ported that mob was ready to attack the
militia 10 the streets. and prevent their pro-
eeeding to this city.
In mentioning the officers Of the Senate
and House, yesterday, one Of the most re-
liable and genial officers was Internationally
passed BY, Mr.. Burleish. the As'istant Clerk
of the House, who for several years has
served that branch 90 faithfully in the same
capacity.
James r. Talbot of Machias, one of the
counted-in members, packed up his valise,
paid his board bill, and started for his east
ern home Tuesday morning.
Last evening the city resumed its usual
quiet The driving snow kept the people in
doors. There was but small gathering in
the halls of the Augusta House. A few sto-
ries were told, and politics was discussed in
quiet way.
Ex-Governor Garcelon is registered at the
Augusta House.
1t was reported on the street that Ben But
Ter was in tie city and would take part in the
committee having in charge the framing of
the questions to he submitted to the Supreme
Court: but dilisent inquiry proved that the
report was only another canard.
frsm s.ov. Leng 81 Msssaehasetts.
Governor Davis yesterday received the
following cordial letter Of congratulation
from Governor Long Of Massachusetts:
COMMONWEALTH OF MAssACHUsErrs,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
January Is, 1880.
Ny Dear Gorernor:
hasten to send you my congratulations.
The peaceful settlement Of what threatened
such destructive and chaotic results is .
fresh tribute to the solidty Of popular gov
erment With the most cordial good wishes.
lam sincerely yours,
Joxx d. LONG.
Hon. Daniel F. Davis.
Another 81 the Same Hind.
Secretary Of State, Chsdbourne has re-
ceivsd the following from sister STATE:
Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, !
SECRErARY's OFFICE,
BosroN, Jan. 10, 1880.
NY DEAR SIR: You appear to be duly quail
ifed, having been legally elected; permit me
to extend my most sincere and hearty con-
graduation. Sorry that you are out of .
seal temporarily; suppose one Of ours would
hardly answer the motto would do /;
| .'Su5 Libertate" trust that the
danger il averted and that the good peo-
pie Of your State will see to it at the polls
that another such opportunity never occurs.
There 10 cause for Thanksgiving that the re-
suit 10 reached without bloodshed. With
| sincere respect,
Yours truly,
HENRY r. PIERCE.
| Hox. S. J. CHADBoURNE.
More 81 the villainy-FartAsr Discovery
Last evening, while Adjutant General Beal
was pursuing his Investigations of the hidden
hooks and crannies of the State House, he
discovered in an out of the way cuddy hole
twelve more Of the Cadet rifles, which we're q
part of the Of the arms brought from Ban.
gor, which had been concealed BY some
one to be used BY the piratical crew to
shoot down the citizens Of Maine, who had
assembled At the capitol to inaugurate the
legislature chosen by the people Of the State
Every day adds TO the infamy of the scoun
drels who undertook to steal the State.