The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-01-29
pubIicans, The Republican legislature

pubicans The Republican legislature il
the fusion legislature without authority
and ordered an enquiry as to whether legisla
tion is necessary to punish the al,straction O
the State records and property. -Four fusion
Senators took seats in the Republican Senate
The fusion legislature were preparing ques
tions to submit to the supreme court. Much
opposition was made to referring questions ,C
the coy court or to APPLYING TO- congress: Il was
rights would prevent any interference on Tho
part of the Democratic Congress, 1t was
doubted whether any appeal would be made tC
the supreme court, 1t being argued that
they had already decided the questions. Mr.
Ingalls, said there are but two arbitrers in the
present condition Of affairs, an appeal to arms
or to the supreme court. He was not in fav.
or OF fcivil war. This seemed to he the prevail.
ing sentiment among the fusionists ut the
close Of the day on Tuesday. The Republican
legislature, both branches cOncurring issued
stirring manifesto to the people Of the State
denouncing the fusion legislature for acting
wholly without authority and in violation O1
law.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 21.-The fusion House
met at 10 a. m. In Union Hall. Mr. Swan
moved to reconsider the vote submitting
questions to the supreme court He thought
.uo Avuee n"o onoaGn u Ine opinions OF Tue
supreme court Mr. Plaisted followed in the
same strain. It was evident from the tone OF
the speeches that the fusionists would sub.
init no questions. Benncr and RaHer denied
that they had Joined the Republican legisla.
ture In the Republican legislature business
was transacted, among other things A. Hol-
brook was elected State treasurer. The fusi-
onist State department has establi shed their
quarters In Aliens block. Mr.. Sawyer, the
fusion Secretary of State says the great seal Of
the State Is In possession Of his department.
The fusionists arc yet undecided whether or
not 10 submit series Of Questions to the court
Mr. Blaine addressed a public meeting con-
graduating the people that they once more
meet as peaceful citizens OF Maine nnder toe
protection Of 9 legal State Government with
the legality Of its title patert to the world.
Fusion Gov. Smith denies that he ever issued
an order calling out troops.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 22.-The fusion legisla-
ture met this morning. Standing committees
were announced, and other actions Of legis.
lative character had. A committee was ap-
pointed to enquire if building could be had
in Portland for the legislative and executive
departments; An enquiry was made by tele.
land. The Mayor, himself u Democrat, con.
suited with the council and replied, "No suit.
able Accommodations" In the fusion Senate
Mr. Atwell opposed the order to proceed to
business. saying, 'let us 60 into the State
House legislature. or 90 home" Another
member favored a compromise. He feared
their policy would lead to bloodshed. The fu,
session OF the State House the Republicans
would not get in without blood she'd" The
Republican legislature was in session. The
State house is guarded and local militia
company remains in the armory. In the Re.
publican Senate an amendment to the con-
stitution was presented to elect the Governor
by a plurality vote. The Republican legisla'
batch of fusionist officials arrested
on the charge OF treason. Fusionist represen.
tative Staple has taken a scat in the Republi.
canHousc. The fusionists have been telegraph.
cd from Briddeford inviting them to take up
quarters there 1t is not certain that the fusion
legislature will send set of questions to the
supreme court. The fusion senators who
lature, are reported ON high authority to be on
the verge OF descrting the fusion legislature
AUGUSTA, Jan. 23.-The fusion legis-
lature met in Union hall, neither house Ray-
ing quorum. But little of public interest was
attempted. Both branches adjourned to 2pm.
Mr.. Whitman decided not to serve in the fusion
Senate, and MIR. Wilson went home to attend
q lawsuit. The matter of submitting questions
to the Supreme court was discussed for and
against, and the questions postponed till Mon
tho other body so that his people might be re-
presented in the new valuation. In the Re-
publican House, amendments to the constitu.
ton were considered. The amendment that
the governor be elected by plurality instead
of a majority, passed both Houses, and both
branches adjourned till tomorrow. The whole
gent and sensational than at any time since
the strife commenced. FusiOnists arrive daily
in Augusta, and men are ready to march on
the capitol At any time. Governor Davis
and Gen. Chamberlain have re-.
inforced the capitol guard, military
companies have been placed in the building
and Gatling gun placed there. The fusion:
possession of the State house. The residences
Of several prominent Republicans in Augusta,
are marked for destruction by fire. Men arc
collected in country towns ready for the call
Of lusion Gov. Smith. Mayor Nash of Augusta
addressed note to Gov. Davis detailing the
war!ike movements of the fusionists, stating
his fears that his civil force was inadequate to
protect tn e State house, and says, there are
suspicious circumstances which lead to alarm
viz: Crowds of men collecting at various
points, the continuance Of Organizations
among the fusionists, raising Of money to sus.
tain them in their action, the activity OF
Major J. K. Smith, the holding out of Sawyer
ing Of secret armed men and the incendiary
talk of the Greenbackers, and the Labor Chyoni.
Gle of Auburn, that the State house must be
taken thOug b It costs a thousand lives" Gov.
Davis, and the military have become convinced
of the seriousness OF the situation, and tina,
the position of Mayor Nash was perfectly
sound Hence the movement to protect the
statement is made: Information of the opera.
tions Of the Fusionists come from reliable men
in each county. The design is to take the
State house. The prompt action by Gov
Davis will avert all trouble. Men are known
to be ready at the call of Smith from Lincoln
and Somerset counties, who are to take sleighs
across the country.
The Republicans are determined TO hold the
State house, and if State troops are not ade.
qIate, the President will be called on for aid
This statement is made: Probably the most
aggressive movement Of the State Govern
ment will be to dispersc the fusion legislature
and arrest every Fusionist official who per-
Fusiouist Treasurer White, who refuses to de-
liver the keys of the sub-treasury to the Re-
publican Treasurer, Holbrook, began today
paying small sums to such Of the Fusi0nist
legislators as chose to apply therefor. The
money Is not State funds, but part Of the sub
scription fund. High Republican authority
guarantees the statement that White will be
put out Of the treasury by forcible means next
week, and that If the banks where State mon-
eys are deposited refuse to recognize Treas
urer Holbrook's drafts, legal proceedings will
be begun in order to vindicate Holbrook's title
to the Office. The crisis is at length at hand.
The next news will probably be Of arrests, sur
| render, or bloody conflict. The present con
dition of affairs cannot long remain.
SATURDAY, Jan. "a, was day of grea
| excitement in Augusta, the capital OF til,
State, and also throughout the state. Three
companies OF troops and Calling gun garris
oned the State House. The Dai y Stdndart
fusionist, indulges in iufiamatory ap
pcals. Gov. Smith says the Republicans
may have all the fighting they want. Capt
Black, Of the fusionist Governors staff, say.
all he asks is to be arrested. 1t is reportcl
that he has q case of carbines secreted in hi
Office. The Republicans are alleged to hav,
discovered fusion plot to seize the Stat,
house Saturday night, which accounts for tn,
hurrying to and fro of military commands
The State House is filled with armed men
who stay there, cook their rations there as in
military barracks. The Republican talk is|tha
there is to be no fccling any longer. The fu
sion legislature met this morning with dlmin
ished numbers. Their House speaker, Tai
bot, said his House needed protection, NOR,
than the Republican House. The fusionist
arc alleged to have given unmistakable sign
Of nervousness over the state of affairs. GOV