National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-01-21
STATE LEGISLATURES.
Three States BaIloting for United
States Senator.
Maine Legislature Getting Quietly to Work
Evidence of Fusion Dcsporatlon--Thoir
Legislature" Hold a Session In
Union Hall -Garcelon's Irreg-
ular Drafts on the Treas
ury-Arms Secreted.
Returns stolen by the FusIonists.

AUGUSTA, ME, Jan. 20.-Tbe safe in the
Office of the Secretary of State was opened to-
day, when IL was discovered that the official
election returns and tho State seal had been
purloincd.
ACTION OF THE LEGISLATURE.
In the House Of Representatives commu.
nication was received from Wallace II. White,
oe Winthrop, demanding an investigation of
the charges of bribery made by the Fusionists
The following passed both branches:
WHEREAS, The Fifty-nin,h legislature ofthe State
Of Maine, as elected by the people Of the State at It's
lnst election, has met and legally organized with
q full quorum In each House under tho opinion of
the justices OF the Supreme Judicial court, and has
duly and legally proceeded to the election of a
Governor, Executive Council and other State off,
GERS, all Of whom have been duly qualified and
have entered upon their respective duties In the
customary places in the stae,house, where the
business Of the State Ia transacted therefore, DO II
Resolved on NE Senate and House Of Representatives.
Qfhc State Of Maine i legisdtife dssenbcd That the
of Maine will forthwith proceed 10 the legislative
business of Nlaine their finances, their courts. their
10 the new constitutional amendment, the fixing of
Just and fair basis for the coming valuation Of all
the property Of the State 30 that taxation may fall
Subjects as may naturally and fttingly come be.
foro the Legislature. And we desire hereby to give
notice 10 all people of the State that any bodies
collection of men outside of the legislature duly
and legally assembled and organized, as before
mentioned, who may meet at any place. claiming
u,
wholly without right Of authority TO act and are
proceeding in violation OF the constitution and laws
OF The State.
It has been found on q casual investigation
that during the last week Of Governor Garce-
Ions administration he drew warrants on the
treasury without filing voucher
Mossrs Hill and Moulton, Fusion members,
appeared and took their seats in the House.
Messrs Rafter and Benncr, also Fusionists,
had already taken their seats, refusing to act
with the Fusion House.
THE FUsIoNIsTs HIRE HALL.
The Fusionists met as legislative bodies in
Union Hall. There were a number of speeches
made. The speakers used their best efforts
to keep up the spirits OF their followers and
assurances were given that il the Treasurer
refused to draw fluids for mileage and pay of
members II would be provided for otherwise,
aud intimatiOns were given that 1t would come
nom outside the State. Both branches ad.
journed to p. IN. without transactng any
business.
FusIoNIsTs FALL BACK ON THE COURT.
AUGUSTA Jan. e0.-Jn the Fusion House
this afternoon the committee reported In favor
of submitting another series OF questions to
the Supreme court. A general discussion of
the situation followed, several members ex-
pressing their intention of abiding by the de-
cision Of the court, and adjournment was
taken without action.
Orders have been sent to commanders OF
military companies to dismiss the companies
ut the armores, but to keep them within easy
calling distance
FUSION ARSENAL.
Seventeen Springfield rifles were found con.
cealed this evening ut the State house, whore
they had been hidden by the Fusionists Gov
erbor Davis will not consent for q moment ia
allow the hall Of the House to be used by the
FusiOnis;s.