The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1880-01-22
THE TROUBLES IN MAINE.

ana amellOrlZlnS Jne cOnultlOn OF the ma
tives.
THE TROUBLES IN MAINE.
President Lamson of the Senate having
assumed the duties of Governor and been
formally sworn in, on the 18th, Senator Ellis
was chosen President pro tenn. 1t appeared
from the report of the Committee on Guber-
material votes that the four persons receiv-
ing the highest number of votes and there
fore eligible to the Executive office were
Daniel F. Davis, Joseph L. Smith, Alonzo
Garcelon and Bion Bradbury. But 60 men,
bers of the House were present and it adj
journed without transacting any bust
ness.-About O'Clock on the evening
of the 18th the Republican Sena-
tors and Representatives quietly pro-
ceeded to the State house and
took possession of the same without opposi-
ton. Upon learning that the movement was
in progress, Acting Governor Lamson pro-
ceeded to Gen. Chamberlain's headquarters
and protested against his permitting them
to come in. Gen. Chamberlain is reported
to have said in reply :" that he should permit
them TO come in and to stay as long as they
pleased" The Senate was then organized
by the election Of Joseph A. Locke, Presi-
dent, and a full set Of officers, all Republic
cans. A quorum Of Is Senators was declared
present, one of whom, however, Andrew r.
Smith of Lincoln County, did not hold any
certificate of election, but was declared
elected "on the face of the returns" The
House was called to order by Eugene Hale.
Eighty five members answered to their
names on roll call and were qualified, and
six more alleged counted-out members were
subsequently admitted by resolution. Geo.
E. Weeks of Augusta was chosen Speaker,
A committee was appointed, to cooperate
with similar committee Of the Senate, to
ascertain the opinion Of the Supreme Ju-
dcial Court as to the legality Of the organ
ization Of the Legislature.
The Fusion Legislature quietly assembled
in the State-house on the morning of the
18th, and as quietly adjourned without doing
any business.-The Republican Legislature
occupied the Legislative Chambers in the af-
ternoon and adopted series of questions to
submit to the Supreme Court, after which
they adjourned to Saturday, the 17th.-Jas.
d. Lamson addressed a communication to
Gen. Chamberlain, Commander in Chief,
stating that he had entered upon the duties
of Governor under critical circumstances
and asking the latter if he was prepared to
recognize his authority. Gen. Chamberlain
replied that in the present attitude of at
fairs he could not recognize Lamson as Gov
ernor, but would hold fast to his place as a
barrier against anarchy and bloodshed, and
urge both parties to submit their claims to
the highest legal tribunal.
The Fusion Senate met on the 18th and af-
ter brief session adjourned.-The House
appointed Committee on Elections which
subsequently reported that rs members GER
titled by the Governor and Council had APP
peared and were qualified. The Committee
also reported in favor of unseating Dunnell
(Rep.) of Westbrook ON account of illegal
votes, and seating Merritt w. Styles (Dem.)
h his place. A number Of members OPP
posed unseating Dunnell without further
investigation Of the merits of the case, aud
the report was recommitted by a vote of
more than two to one. The House then
adjourned.
The only business done in the Fusion Leg
islature on the 18th was the adoption by the
House of the report of the Committee on
Elections, unseating Donnell, Republican,
in favor of Styles, Democrat.-The Bribery
Committee of the House took some addi-
tional testimony contirmatory of that of
Swan and Hartman On the previous
night about so Republicans from Bangor,
under command of Capt. Whitmore, came
into Augusta, under the impression that
conflict was imminent.-At the request of
Acting Governor Lamson, Gen. Chamberlain
reduced the police force at the State-house.-
Gen. Chamberlain issued an address to the
people Of the State, advising all to keep pa
tient until the pending political and legal
questions could be calmly considered, and
giving assurance that in his belief calm coun-
sells would ultimately prevail. He says in
conclusion: my attitude towards Hon.
Mr.. Lamson, as matter of duty,
has been made known in my
reply to his inquiry addressed me
on the 18th day of January. At the
same time regard him as in position to
contribute in high degree to the efforts to
save us from anarchy and ruin, and justice
requires me to say he has by all means in his
power aided in keeping the field clear for
the lawful and peaceful solution of
matters in issue. "-Acting Governor
Lamson addressed communication to the
Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, set
ting forth briefly the facts upon which the
Fusion Government based its claims, and de-
nouncing the Republican Legislature as IAN
illegal and revolutionary assembly of per-
sons.n
Both Houses of the Fusion Legislature met
on the 18th. The House adopted the report
of the Committee on Elections, declaring
Murray, Fusionist, of Vassalboro, entitled TO
a seat instead of the Rev. Nathaniel Butler
and Murray was sworn in, thus
bringing the number of members of the
House up to 70. The House then proceeded
to select two candidates for Governor,
and sent to the Senate the names
of Joseph l.. Smith and Alonzo Garcelon.
The Senate unanimously elected Smith Gov
ernor, is votes being cast. Members of the
Executive Council and minor State officers
were then chosen, as follows: p. A. Sawyer,
Secretary OF State; Chas. A. White, Treas
urer: w. III. Mcclellan, Attorney General;
NJ. NJ. Folsom, Adjutant- General. Execu-
tive Couneilors-First District, Edwin c