Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-16

pOucemen, we would challenge them 4
state one instance where these men have vic
lated any of the rules of common courtes,
in the performance of their duties. The,
have been brought in contact with thousand
of the citizens of this State, and it has beer
universally remarked on their gentleman,
conduct and the good order which they main
tain throughout the building. Mr.. Charlie:
White, their Chief. has done splendid work
since the Legislature met.
The Second Canard
was flung at the weak fusionists just before
it was expected the impartial Dickey would
make a second report to unseat two more re-
publicans. 1t was then circulated that the
Judges had refused to entertain the qnes-
tons submitted to them. The effec, of this
said prudential reasons Obliged the COM
mittee to defer their report until tomorrow.
Probably BY that time the fertile brains of
some of these heroes will have invented
some other lie TO strengthen their weakness.
Mr.. Lamson.
in order to test his power with the other men
stationed in the State House, issued this let
ter to Sheriff Libby, early last evening"
AUGUSTA. Jan. Is. lssO.
VIM. ii. Libby, Sheriff of kcnnebec CO.
Dear Sir-The services of yourself and
deputies are required no longer to protect
the Public Buildings. You will please dis
miss them at once. Respectfully.
JAMES ID. LAMsoS,
Acting Governor.
Mr. Libby received his orders from Gov
ernor Garcelon, and until he is satisfied that
a successor has been duly elected the will
continue with force to guard the capitol. sub
ject only to his superior's commands. No fair
minded citizen would do otherwise then COM
mend this course which Mr.. Libby has taken.
There can be no harm at least in his staying
there. for if his men are not needed, so much
the better; if they are, why, the public know
that they can depend upon them. In the at
ternoon Yesterday, the investigation of the
bribery charges continued and in answer to
the question of
DIR. Lancaster
porters didn't give some notice to this trial,
we would say on our part that the examlna-
ton on the face of it is a fraud. Here is
legislature whom majority of the people
of this State do not recognize. They are all
opponents to the man whom they wish to
convict Some of this same committee have
given their opinion that Mr.. White is guilty
before they have heard TIE testimony even.
ticatc From such a source You would ex-
pect only disgusting partizan examination,
and you would not raise your expectations
TOO high. Besides the committee, who have
already pref edged this matter. there are sitting
near such fuglemen as Greeley, Talbot
speaker pro ten, and Pa!ten, suggesting
questions to this unbrazen jury to ask the
witnesses; and if this is not sufficient, even
the witness himself. if he is good natured, will
that he could answer such and such
Il question. Why not give long notice to
this farce? 1t is to be hoped that the repub-
lican reporters have some knowledge of the
forms of right at least. When any body is
the acknow lodged legislature of Maine and
they wish to examine fairly these charges of
fraud, then, and not till then, will these
''snobs of republican reporters give notice of
the examination" 1t is not because they
wish to suppress any report. Wait until the
Supreme Court decides who has the right to
examine these charges, and then our reports
W ill be full, no matter who is hit by the evil
dence.
Mayor Nash pays the following compliment
to Gen Chamberlain and his conduct here:
81 believe that the irmness and wisdom
Gen. Chamberlain has displayed during these
last ten days has saved the State, not only
from anarchy, but bloodshed, and that he will
finally deliver up the State to the legally
elected successor of GarcelOn, with the re-
spect and confidence of all the citizens
Vigilance Necessary.
1t is evident that great vigilance as well as
GOODNESS is vet needed at the State House.
There are uneasy and turbulent spirits among
the fusionists who would delight to see strife
stirred up at the capitol. 1t was thought at
one time yesterday that the force could be re-
duced in the building. but towards night it
was found that moresforce was needed instead
of less, and some addition was made. Gen
eral Chamberlain, as we have before said
desires peace, but he is TOO old a soldier to
he caught sleeping upon his post. and will
take care above all things that the enemies
of public order do not steal march upon
him.
Another Effort
will be made to-day to seat more fusionist>,
and elect a mock Governor.
The Opinion of the Court
is awaited with a good deal of nervousness
bv the fusion leaders, although they pretend
thew care nothing about it.
More Inttm Id alton. Munitions Of War
Rapidly Accommodating at the Capitol.
The officers of General Chamberlain's staff,
being unable from press of business on many
days to leave headquarters to ga to the hotel
for tn. ir meals, have been in the habit OF
lunching upon crackers and cold meats, which