Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-23
MAINE NEWS.

ulaI ~ ~ H w ..
The fusionist acting governor, j oseph
l.. Smith, appointed full staff January
H.
The supreme court of Maine returned
answers to the questions submitted by
the republican legislature Jan. 16, sus.
tanning the republican position on every
point.
Joseph l.. Smith was inaugurated gov.
crnor by the lusionist legislature JAM
10. He soon thereafter issued orders to
Gen. Chamberlain revOking the latter's
comm ission as commandments chief, and
directed all militia companies to report
directly to hin (Smith) as governor and
COMMANDMENTS chief.
A REPUBLICAN, caucus OF republicans
claiming to be the legally elected leg
islature of Maine, met in Granite Hall,
Augusta, Jan II, and nominated the fol-
lowing officers: Secretary of state,
Sumner G.. Chadbourne, of Dexmont; for
state treasurer, j. w. Fogler, of Hope
for attorney general, III. b. Cleares, of
| Portland; adiutant general A. Shelter, of
Augusta; counselors-R. s. Bowers, Of
Saco, Louis Barker of Bangor, and John
Z. IIinckley, of Blue Hill
The so called fusion legislature, of
Maine, met, as usual, at 10 a. m, Jan 49,
| The house seated another fusionist in
place of republican, which gave them
seventy.six members. The selection Of
candidates for governor was then pro-
ceeded to, and the names of Joseph L..
Smith and Alonzo Garcelon were chosen
to be sent to the senate, according to the
provisions of the constitution. Upon
receiving report of the action of the
house, the senate unanimously elected
Mr.. Smith governor A full board OF
executive councillors was also chosen.
BoTH houses of the fusion legislature
met Jan. IL. Committees were appoint
ed 10 consider the situation and recon-.
mend II course of action. Lengthy dis
cussions followed, most of the members
advising submission to the supreme
court. The legislature adjourned until
the Monday following. The republicans
declared that Smith would command no
respect for his orders, while many of
the fusionists asserted they would hold
the fort as all hazards. There was no
extra police force on duty, and Gen
Chamberlain still commanded the situa
| ton
GEN. CHAMBERLAIN issued the fol-
loving order Jan II, in response to Act
ing Gov. Smiths order relieving him of
his command:
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION
MAINE militia, AUGUSTA, Jan. H. {
SIR have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceipt Of n notice served upon me, this evening,
by Messrs. Black anu Blood representing them
selves rs members of your personal stan,
4,
| from the Adjntant Gcnerurs 0thce, relieving
| me from command OF the militia OF Name and
rc,oking special order No. ~, which charged me
with the duty of protecting the public property
| ana institutions OF the state until "A governor
should be duly qualified. When matters are now
In issue, involving tho very question whether
| you are governor or not, 1t must be manifest to
YOU should fail In duty were ! to surrender my
| trust, except on nndoubted evidence of your au-
| thorty to demand 1t IL you are the lawful Gcv-
ernor, you can easily relieve all embarrassment
by showing your authority On the decision OF the
| court. To which | am and always have been
| ready to yield prompt obedience. | cannot now
| obey, because courtesy and custom OF service, to
| say nothing of the grave complication OF the
present situation, give me the right to expect You
Will furnish the proper eydt ncc of your authority.
/ ! have the honor, TO he, very respectfully, your
| ohedcnt servant.
lsigned JOSHUA l.. CHAMBERLAIN,
Major General
THE republican legislature of Maine
met ON the afternoon of Jan. II. The
gubernatorial votes were canvasscd with
the following result; Whole number
of votes, 1873 500; necessary to choice,
90 ,I04 Daniel l.. Davis, 6S,967; Joseph
l.. Smith, 1868; Alonzo Garcelon, 81,
SOL; Bion Bradbury, 26l; remainder
scattering for several candidates. No
choice. House then proceeded TO select
two names to be sent 10 the senate. The
roll being called and each member as
his name was called coming forward and
dcpositing his ballot. When A. G.
Sproule. of Neazie, who had deserted
the fusionsts, voted, there was trcmen.
dous applause. He voted for Daniel f.
Davis. The result of balloling, whole
number votes SO; Daniel f. Davis, IS
Bion Bradbury 81 Alon2o Garcelon, /;
the names OF Daniel f. Davis and Bion
Bradbury were sent to the senate. In the
senate Daniel +. Davis received 10 votes
all that were cast Several fusionists
were present but none took part. A Joint
convention was then held for the pur-
pose of choosing seven executive coun
selors. AT Gas p. m, another conven
ton was formed for the purpose of in
augurating Gov. Davis A great crowd
was present Gov Davis was sworn in
and delivered his inaugural address.
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