Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-13

BosToS, January 12th.-Regarding the rumored
intention OF the Fusonists in the House to arrest
either Hale or Professor Young, the Ad1ertisers
correspondent at Augusta telegraphs: "Should
there be an attempt to arrest Hale or Young and
bring them in, trouble will begin The hundreds of
armed men who have been in the city for week
could longer be held back by the leaders, whose
voice has continually been for peace"
THE GovERNoRsHIP.
AUGUSTA, January 12th.-It having been an
nounced that James D. Lamson, President of the
Senate, would this morning assume the duties OF
Governor, General Chamberlain states that he shall
positively refuse to recognize his claims to that posi-
ton, and Furthermore, viii recognize no one as
Governor who shall be chosen by the Legislature as
at present constituted.
The Committee on Gubenatorial Votes find that
six persons received votes for Governor-Davis
Smith, Garcelon, Bradbury, Chamberlain and Green
leaf. The first four would be the names from which
two would have to be chosen to send to the Senate
Thus if the House should be Republican and the
Senate Fusion, Fusion Governor would be elected.
quorum certifcated would give Republican
majority Of one
THE RETURNED ARMS.
The Republicans feel greatly relieved that the
in the State House are returned to the Arsenal
and consider it great move toward peaceful solu-
ton.
REPUBLICANS VIGILANT.
Boston, January 12th-The Journals Augusta
special OF last night says: Very few Republican
members or claimants left the city to-day. Every
man, except one or two, is on hand.
OvERTUREs FOR A COMPROMISE.
1t is rumored that leading Fusionists to-day made
overtures for compromise, when they were told
that the admission of the members-eect of the dis
franchised towns of Pennington and Skowhegap
would insure the attendance of the Republican,
This would add IA to the 81 members.
BLOODY WORK CONTEMPLATED.
AUGUSTA, January 12th.-It is reported and be.
leved by large number of persons that the reason
the galleries not allowed to be occupied Friday
was because of orders to allow certain armed men con-
ceaed in the State Library in of attempt of
the Republicans to capture the House. as the Flu
sionists feared, to down by the short cut and
enter the south gallery with loaded muskets, and
cover the Representatives in the hall. The finding
OF the muskets loaded and cartridge boxes filled
shows that bloody work WIS contemplated Both
parties keep their movements very cloudy from all
outside members, and especially do they avoid
making any disclosures to newspaper correspondents
PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE.
AUGUSTA, January 12th.-0n the ass embling of
the Senate this morning, President Lamson sent
letter announcing that he assumed the duties of
Governor.
Senator Ellis, of Waldo, was chosen President pro
tenn.
The Committee Gubernatorial Votes reported
the whole number OF votes as 1873 SOY; necessary
for choice, SO 40E. Danel +. Davis had g. no {;
Joseph l.. smith, 47649; AlonzQ Gareelon, q, Si4 ;
Bion Bradbury, 203; Daniel F. David, 202 The re-
mainder were scattering
On the proposition TO hold Joint Convention for
the purpose of qualifying acting Governor, Locke
of Cumberland made long speech, in which he re-
viewed the action of the Governor and Council and
took up the cases OF the counteduut members and
the grounds upon which they were counted out
Locke claimed that the certificates issued by the
Governor and Council to those not chosen were not
legal, and the Acts passed by such body would
not be recognized by the Courts OF obeyed by the
people.
Barker and Strickland, in reply, claimed that to
all iutents and purposes this is legal Legislature
the members holding certificates from the Governor
and Council. They meant, as honorable gentlemen
to do the fair thing when investigation should
take place before proper committee Of the Legis-
lature.
PROCLAIMED ACTING GOVERNOR.
The Joint Convention formed, and in the
presence of the Secretary OF State and several
bers of the Council John d. Lamson took the oath
and was proclaimed acting Governor of the State
But six members were present in the House, and
it adjourned without transacting any business.
FUSIONIST PROGRAMME.
AUGUSTA, January 12tb.-It is announced that the
Fusonists will proceed at once to the election Of
Governor and all the State officers. This is the gen.
eral feeling. II is still claimed that Lamson vii
not be recognized as Governor by Chamberlain
ORDER ISSUED BY GENERAL CHAMBERLAIN.
AUGUSTA, January 18th. eneral Chamberlain
has issued the following order:
HEADQUARTERS 1sT DIv MAINE MILITIA,
AUGUSTA, January 18th.
General Orders No. 3.
First-The attention of all military organizations
now in the service of the State, and all liable
military duty in this State, is directed to the
following orders:
estate OF MAINE, ADJUTAST- GENERALS OFFICE, }
AUGUSTA, January 9TH.
General Order No. u.
"First-Ihe several counties of this State are
constituted into the first division of the militia
of Maine. Second-Major General Jo,hua l..
Chamberlain is assigned tie the command of the
First Division Third-The commanding officers OF
all military organizations accepted into the service
of the State required to report to him. He will
be obeyed and respected accordingly By order OF
the Governor and Commander:in.C Chief.
IS. d. LEAVITT Adjt-General.
estate OF MAINE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OFFICE,
"AUGUsTA January 5th. j
Especial Order No. As:
Major General Joahua L. Chamberlain is hereby
authorized and directed to protect the property and
qualified AL0NZ0 GARCELON, Governor"
Second-I am now dscharging the duties thus de
volved me- in protecting the public property and
institutions OF the State until Governor is legally
elected and duly qualified.
Third-particular attention is called to the law
rendering it unlawful for any body OF men, other
than a regularly organized corps OF militia, without
authority especially given, to associate themselves
together a military company or organization, or
to parade in public with arms
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notice accordingly and all authorized military organ
hations will understand that they to report TO
for orders until they otherwise ordered by
through me.
JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN, Major. General.
Official FRANK E. NYE, Major and A. A. G..
FLANK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IN POS
SESSION OF THE STATE-HoUSE.
AUGUSTA. January 12th.-At twenty minutes to G
o'clock this evening the Republican members OF the
Senate and House Of Representatives proceeded TO
the State honse for the purpose OF organizing the
Legislature. The movement entirely unknown
to the Fusonists and but few of the Republicans
outside Of the Immediate members we're aware of the
position of affairs.
The news that the Republicans had taken pos
session of the State-house spread rapidly and caused
great rejoicing among the Republicans, who have
been impatient to have this result brought about
Mr. Lamson, President of the Senate, when he
saw the people assembling, proceeded to General
ChamberaIn's headquarters and eXcitedly said
protest against these men coming in. The General
informed Mr. Lamson that he should permit the men
to stay as long as they pleased.
There was no forcible resistance whatever. The
halls were lighted the minor officers of the previous
Legislatures familiar with the premises taking hold
and lending their assistance.
IN THE SENATE,
Hon. jeremiah DINGHY, Jr. called the meeting to
order, and Austin Harris was called to the chair
Prayer WIS offered By Rev. DR.. Butler, member Of
the House Charles W. Turner, Assistant Secretary
OF the last Senate, called the roll and eighteen Sen
ators responded to the call. A quorum was an
nounced present, all being Republicans, who pro
ceeded to qualify, the oath being administered by
Hon William NJ. stra,ton. Andrew s. Smith was
declared Senator from Lincoln county on the face OF
the returns Joseph A. Locke was caosen President
receiving all the votes thrown-nneteen. Charlie:
W. Tilden was chosen Secretary, and George E
Bracket, Of belfast, Assistant Secretary.
ORDER PASSED.
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