Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-19
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MAINE.
The Republicans Elect and Inaugurate
Governor.
DISPATCHES OF SATURDAY.

of seats therein, VINO organized on monOay
last and adjourned until to-day, resassembled
accordingly. Senators were tardy in coming
together, but at half-past two they were
called to order by President Locke of Port
land.
Senator Atwell, of Penobscot, and one or
two other Fusionists, occupied seats in the
rear of the chamber, but not the desks to
which they are entitled.
Halt dozen spectators in the gallery pre-
sented q striking contrast to the crowd in the
House. Rounds of cheering from the House
occasionally reached the Senate chamber. and
disturbed its stiffness.
was read.
A committee of seven on Senatorial votes
was appointed, on motion of Halves of Cum
berland, and a committee Of FIVE on Guberna-
torial votes.
The answers of the Supreme Court to the
questions of the Republican Legislature were
read.
The names of Daniel F. Davis and Bion
Bradbury were received from the House, as
the gentlemen selected for Governor.
When the vote was taken for Governor 10
votes were thrown, and all for Davis, who
was declared by the President legally chosen
Governor of the State.
Several Fusion members were present, but
none participated. The announcement was
followed by applause.
THE REPUBLICAN HOUSE.
AUGUSTA January 17th-At 3 o'clock. in
the House, the answer of the Supreme Court
to the questions propounded by the Legisla-
ture were received, and read by the Assistant
Clerk.
The Committee on Gubernatorial Votes re-
ported as follows Whole number of votes,
13S, SOC necessary to choice, 50, 404 Daniel
F. Davis. 6S, 967 Joseph l.. Smith, A, 673; ;
Alonzo Garcelon, 2l,S5l; Bion Bradbury,
264 remainder scattering for several candi-
dates. No choice.
The House then proceeded to the selection
of two names to be sent to the Senate-the
whole roll being called, and each member, as
his name was called, coming forward and de-
posting his ballot.
As Sproule, of Veazie, who had deserted
the Fusionist came forward there was ire
mendous applause. He voted tor Daniel +.
Davis.
The result of the balloting was: Daniel F.
Davis, So: Bion Bradbury, 81 Alonzo Gar.
celon, 1.
ADJOURNMENT.
At 7:45 both branches of the Republican
Legislature adjourned until Monday at II
A. NJ.
JOINT CONVENTION - DAVIS ELECTED GOV
hANOh.
A Joint Convention was then held for the
election of seven Executive Councillors, re-
sulting in the choice of the following gentle
men by 102 votes First District, Roscoe L.
Bowers; Second, Frederick Robe; Third,
Joseph T. Huxley; Fourth, William Will
son; Fifth, James G. Pendleton Sixth,
Lewis Barker; Seventh, Samuel N. Camp
bell.
Samuel J. Chadbourne was chosen Secre-
tary of State, receiving I05 votes. Afterward
ChadbOurne and Barker, Bowers, PendletOn
and Wilson of the Council, were qualified.
At 6:45 P. NJ. another Convention was
formed. The people had waited for this, not
a man moving from the densely-packed hall.
DAVIS SWORN. IN.
A committee representing both branches
waited upon Governor-elect Davis and soon
reported he would attend upon the Conven-
ton to take the oath of Office. He entered
the hall attended by the Council amid great
applause. After quiet had been restored,
Governor Devils in an impressive manner took
the oath of office, and delivered an address,
as follows:
Gentlemen of the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatives: For nearly sixty years you and your
fathers have assembled to deliberate upon the wants
OF the commonwealth and enact its laws. In all
these years the safeguards thrown around repre-
sentative Government have proved strong enough
10 carry our good State in safety through every
danger. Annually the persons elected by the peo-
pie have been summoned by the proper authorities
to meet and organize the Legislature, d those de-
feated by the people have quietly submitted TO the
will OF the majority. For the first time in our
history this rule in the past has been reversed.
Hence the unparalleled excitement and popular IN
diguation. The organization of the Legislature
has for that reason been delayed Under such cir
cumstances you have shown great forbearance. You
have kept strictly within the law. Coming from
law abiding communities, you have waited until you
could obtain the opinion of the Supreme Court.
That opinion has been rendered. and to day you have
completed the organization of the Fftyninth Leg
islature Believing this solution of the difficult
problem is striking illustration of the strength OF
the Republican government, where only the ma
jority rule, and that all good citizens Will Joy
fully hail Il as SUCH will only add that shall take
an early opportunity to express to you my views
upon the state of affairs.
Cheering followed the address, which did
not suhside until the gubernatorisl party took
tleir departure.
DAVIS TO CHAMBERLAIN.
AUGUSTA, January 17th.-The following
orders were promulgated this evening:
To Major General J. L. Cnamberlain-Sr: have
the honor to inform you that have this day been
legally elected to the office Of Governor and CON-
mander-in-Chief, and have been duly qualified to
perform the duties of that office. In common with
all citizens of this State, have watched with great
anxiety the events OF the past few days, and rejoice
with them in the good resu Is OF the wise and eff
Gent measures adopted by you for the preserYa-
ton Of peice and the protection Of property
and institutions Of the State and more espe
cisly that those results havs been accom-
plished without resorting TO military force or per-
hitting violence to be used. Fully recognizing the
proprety of the demand made by you upon others
who have claimed the right to exercise the office OF
Governor, that they should furnish you with the
authoritative decision of the Supreme Court anu
believing you will require the same of me, hand
YOU herewith a copy of the opinion OF the Justices
OF the supreme Judicial Court, addressed TO Joseph
T. Locke President of the Senate, and G. E Weeks,
Sneaker OF the House. sustaining the legality Of the
Legislature by which have been elected, aud quail
flied in the office | have named. have the honor
10 be your obedient servant,
CHAMBERLAIN TO DAVIS.
General Chamberlain, in acknowledging
the receipt of this communication, says:
As is manifest that this opinion establishes the
legality Of your election, and that you are duly
eleted Governor, have the honor to report TO you
that consider my trust under special order No. AZ
as at end.
JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN, Msior-General
General Chamberlain has issued general
orders announcing that Mr.. Davis has been
qualified as Governor, and that his duties are
at an end Also stating that all military au'
thority now emanates from Governor DAVIS,
He also gives honorable mention to his subOr'
d1nates, TO Mayor Nash, to Sheriff Libby
and others who materially aided in maintain
ing peace and quiet during the recent excite
ment, as well as to the people of Maine al
large.
DAVIS IN THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
AUGUSTA. January 11th.-Ths Governor
took possession of the Executive Chamber
without any interference.
The only obstacle placed in the way by
Fusionists during the day was the refusal OF
the Deputy of State to give. up the Guber
Material returns, but certified copies OF the
Clerks returns were substituted.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Secretary of State Chadbourne took pos
session of his office tonight, and appointed a
his deputy James A. Smith. of Skowhesan
BosroS, January 17th.-The Reralds Au
gusta special says: When Secretary OF State
Chadbourne arrived at the State House tc
take possession of his office, he found thi
doors of the Secretsry's department locked
and the Fusion Secretary. on being applied
to. declined to deliver up the keys. Admit
lance was gained, however, by other keys,
and it was soon discovered that the great sea-
of the State had been removed from its &C.
customed place. Diligent search was made
for it, but at a late hour it had not been
found The safe could not be opened, and il
is thought the seal may be in it.
OPPOSED.