Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-16
THE INVESTIGATING COMMIT
TEE 4 FRAUD.
Continued Vigilance.

ncrs, acoves and corridors of both the Au-
gusta House and the Capitol, small parties Of
the putters had tnei. heads together. 1t
seemed 10 be hard work for Plllsbury to keep
his men i'll line, and in order to do SO they
rcsorted to the last move of circulating false
rumors. Indeed, in the place of truths they
fed the multitude on false reports. and
this was hat all received, of course this is
the most they can impart.
The First Canard
started was just before the vote was taken on
unseating the republican representative from
Westbrook. Then, running among the
members. the fuglemen told them that Gen.
Chamberlain had repented and intending
to recognize Lamson acting Governor. \
smile of hope lit up the face of many a
'solid" fusionist. The story was not denied
before Dickcv reported that the committee to
whom the Westbrook case Was referred had
come As near II unanimous decision as was
possible since all voted to seat Stiles. except
ing Young, who was absent. The few in the
House who might have opposed this move
mcnt had fallen into the trap. and thinking.
of course if Gen. Chamberlain recognized
Lamson as Governor they must be right, they
voted to accept the committees report.
Below the Legislative Halls
the report caused many of Capt Black's
body guard to crowd in the corridors leading
to the Adjutant Generals room, as if by a
preconccrtcd plan. What they intended to
do is unknown, but the bare fact that they
! were there and ready to act shows the wis
dom of Mayor Nash's orders to-day. That
| they are anxious and willing to preciptate
] some disturbance is too well known to wink
at They are men with nothing to lose. hav-
/ ing neither property. prospects or character,
and in civil discord they think only of the
plumber.
No one who knows Gen. Chamberlain
placed confidence in the report, for they
recognize Garcelons successor only in the
man legally qualified according to the opinion
of the Supreme court. he was man to stand
l,y that position.
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dation. grew out OF this: Messrs. hanson,
Ellis and Talbot made request, under date
of Jan. 18th. that the police be reduced and
that the State House be kept free from all
persons excepting those belonging to this and
former legislatures. and all claimants for
seats in the present legislature. and officers
of the State, reporters of the press. and such
persons as are entitled to passes. 1t was fur
Their asked that the police force be reduced to
FIFTEEN. The communication which was sen,
to Gen Chamberlain. was referred to Mayor
! Nash. The reasonableness of the first par
of the request called the following announce
E,ent from the Mayor
NOTICE To THE PU BLIC.
In compliance with a general desire. al
mission to the Capitol Building, on and afte
Friday. Jan. 10th, 1880. will be confined Il
Members elect TO the Legislature and thos'
claiming seats therein, and TO state OMcer
and Emplovees and such other persons rs
may present passes issued by order OF MaJo'
Gen. Chamberlain.
Application for passes may be be maze
the east door of the Capi'ol.
CHAS. f. NASH.
Mayor of Augusta
Augusta. January 10, 1850.
Maxor Nash also sent the following com
munication TO General Chamberlain
To Major General Chamberlain = >,
SIR-I have the honor to state that VII
keep at the Capitol only such police force a
in my judgment the events from gay 70 VA,
seem to render necessary for the preservatlo
of the peace and the protection of the publ'
nronerty. In no case is such force to ammo
any nerson or interfere with any of his right
and privileges. After this day. admission
the public building will be confined to mem
bers-elect to the legislature and those claim
inc seats therein, and to State ofhcers an
EMPLOYEES. and such other persons as 20
NAV direct. Very respectfully
Your obi. Servant,
CHAS. E. NASH,
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