The Princeton union., 1880-01-21

eral Incorporate speeches made, but con-
servative element was also developed. Vari-
GUS sensational rumors were aaoat. A Joint
convention of both houses was held A fll..
sion council elected Mr.. Smith A telegram.
says: Although JOS l.. Smith has been cho-
sen governor he will not issue any orders
that will conflict with the position of Gen.
Chamberlain. He is not rash man and will
see to it, his position is fully sustained by the
courts before proceeding to action. He will
await the decision of the courts on the ques-
tions before them, before taking a single step
that will interfere with the orders Of Gen.
Chambe lain. Major Smith will not be re-
cogniz {; rs Governor by Gen. Chamberlain.
After cess a joint convention of both houses
was he.u, and j. L. Smith appeared and took
the oath of office as Governor, administered
by acting President of the Senate, Fills. Mr..
Smith then delivered his message The first
act of Gov. Smith was that of revoking
the order by which Gen. Chamberlain
was assigned to the command of the militia
and ordering all military commanders
of the State to report to him (Smith) as COM
mander-in-chief. The order being conveyed
give his nswer the next day. A telegram
says it is likely that Smith will neglect no
means TO assert his authority. The Repubi.
cans will be as little inclined to yield as tkeir
opponents The position of General Cham
berlain is most unenviable, but tits believed
row but in what manner it is impossible to
n.edict. The Republican Senators and re-
oresentatives will meet tomorrow afternoon
at the State house, and sLou'd the opinion OF
the court sustain their position, they will con-
tinue the work Of legislation. Many fusion
members will be glad when the matter cul-
inmates I'D the suspense is broken, and will
par ,c;p 9 with the Republicans. Lamson,
pre-, 'dent of the Senate, has addressed the fol-
lowing to General Chamberlain:
To Major General Chamberlain guarran-
tee that body which assembled in the House
OF representatives Monday last, and adjourned
till two o'clock to- orrow, and the body which
met in the Senate Chamber and adjourned to
the same time tomorrow, can meet at that
time in their respective houses without any
(signed) JOS D LAMsos.
Three companies of militia are under
orders from Gen. Chamberlin, but will
not be brought to the city unless needed. The
Capitol guards of the city are ordered to ap-
morning.
The justices of the Supreme court have
decided all the questions at issue submitted to
them in favor of the Republican organization
of the Legislature, and by this judicial opinion
the Republicans have the only legal legisla-
tive organization. The Republican leg gisla-
ture is to meet, pursuant to adjournment, on
the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. II, to take ac-
ton in accordance with the decision of the
judges.
Intense excitement prevailed at the close
of the day on Friday, Jan. is, and many en-
tertained the belief that the hour for peace
ful solution OF the controversy had passed
There was activity in military preparations on
both sides.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 17.-Gen. Chamberlain
paid no attention to the order of Gov. Smith
Qusion) taking away his command. He will
remain in his position. Both fusion Houses
met at 9 A. M. and after reading the journals,
took recess till P. NJ. After recess the
Houses convened. Considerable discussion
and committees were appointed. The militia
of the State stood bv Chamberlain. The repub-
lican legislature met at 2:3O P. NJ. A Joint
committee was appointed to count the votes
for Governor. At 3 P. NJ the opinion or the
Supreme court was received and read. The
committee on guber- material votes reported as
follows: The whole number of votes 1861 SO8;
necessary to choice, 69404; Daniel F. Davis,
6S,967: Joseph L. Smith. A, ,673; Aonzo Gar
celon 2lSS1: Bion Bradbury, 1854; the remain
der scattering for several candidates. No choice
The Legislature then proceeded to the cleo
ton of Governor Daniel F. Davis was elected.
A joint convention was then | eld for the cleo
then chosen. Mr.. Davis appeared and took
the oath Of Office and delivered an inaugural
address Both houses adjourned till II a. M
Monday. Gov Davis issued notifications to
Gen. Chamberlain that he had been legally
elected Governor, pursuant to the decision Of
the supreme court, and Gen. Chamberlain ac-
knowledged his authority and submitted to
him as commander-in-chi Gov Davis will
continue the care of public property in the
hands of Gen, Chamberlain. Gov. Davis issued
an order deposing Maj, Folsom from the posi-
ton OF acting adjutant General and appointed
Mai. Nye. There was much excitement in
Agusta, great rejoicing by the Republicans,
and great deal of bitter feeling manifested,
but no act of open violence was committed