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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-14

The conspiracy in Maine has not vet ac-
rompli>hcd T. purpose. Not vote has
been taken with the quorum which the
supreme Court. in lis latest decision. de
cilred Ia he requisite. Nevertheless the
tuSionistS propose to 90 on with the clcc-
ton of state officers the admission or ex-
clu~ion of members. and the passage of
laws. as if the validity of their so-called
legislature were undoubtcd Surely such
\ course was never pursued before in any
civilized community II must be known
by every member who acts with the con-
spirators that nothing can be done by such
Legislature rs this which the Courts will
hold valid Lacking legal quorum this
body simply insults the people of Maine
nv pretending to have legal existence.
and authority to act in their name Dis
order. disturbance and in;ermnablc lti-
cation will grow ont OF any attempt by
such body to exercise legislative powers.
aud 10 man can estimate the injury 10 the
rights and interests of the people OF Maine
which bogus legislature max do in sin
gle week.
The wrong is not without q remedy
The pretended legislature NAV be sure
that every step or art, which any body may
care to resist, will he declared invalid hy
he Courts. The case of Bashford "
iarstow. memorable in the history OF
Wisconsin. illustrates remedy to which
.cpub,ican> of Maine may resort. Barstow
had been declared elected. and had entered
upon the dates Of the office OF Governor.
hu, upon appeal to the Courts he was
.tirned ont, and his opponent was declared
-lev;ed, and proceeded to administer the
tlico. Against any fraudulent choice OF
Governor. by the fraudulent legislature
low sitting at Augusta. an appeal can be
AIKEN with great confidence. since the high
81 Judicial tribunal in Maine ha. Just de
clared that seventy->ix members are nee
es>ary to constitute a legal House of Rep
reseniatives. The withdrawal or refusal
To vote. oi single member of those uual-
fled, will leave the House absolutely in
competent 10 take any action whatever.
and it has been shown that several Of the
members qualified refuse to take anv part
in the proceedings. In the absence of a
legal quorum no act can be passed which
any good citizen viii be bound to respect
nor can such a body choose any official
whose authority any person will be under |
obligation to recognize.
Indeed. the remedy would doubtless re- |
main the same even though the quorum re-
qnired by law should be temporarily Sc
cured. That quorum cen be secured. il is
plain. only by the exclusion of persons who
are plainly entitled 10 seats. ant, by the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-14

admission OF persons who. urder the IT,
cent decision of the Supreme Court nave
M right to exercise any of the functions OF
LEGISLATORS. Seventy-six lawfully elected
members are needed TO form a quorum
Fifev-six lawfully elected members. ana
twenty usurpers. whotake seats IN denaiiee
oflsw. cannot exercise any power "h''-
oyer In reality. they have no more All
thority as legislators than any uhautno'-
ind n,ol on A street corner. Their pro-
eeaainos can have no more validity than
~. action os seyeHy-siN convictS VINO
MIGHT meet in State prison and organize
, mocs Legislature In some form the
,,l;dirv of the action of such a body Will
undoubtedly be tested at once, ana before
the very Court which has so empaaucalll
denounced As unlawful the dolngs oil the
c:over,,or and TIE Council. Nor can there
h.. any doubt that the Court Will hold thal
4 body composed of fifty-six members
who we're legally elected. and twenty per
49,, ,-bo y,.re never elected al all, is not
in any sense House of Representatives.
and cannot form part of :. Legislature
Tb.. conspirators seemed to have over
looked one phase of the matter "ui4'.
intention has ripened into criminal acts
Bv suffering them TO organize House
and then 10 exclude members VIII" were
clearly elected. the republicans have per-
p,i.ted the fn,iouist, to commit overt acts
which may cost them more than they no"
suppose. Evidently the leader OF the re-
publicans could have preventedtAe organ
ization Of the House. even TOR a temporary
purpose. if he had seen ut I" refuse u"
quality a. A member. Had there been no
Good reason for testing the purpose OF
those red in the conspiracy. MI Haze
would hardly have enabled the iusloni-t>
To make even the pretence OF an orSahiza-
ton. Perhaps it may occur to them thai
they have been given power en.ugh 10
put themselves within reach OF the law.
but not enough to do any mischief, They
are engaged in an unlawful and vlllalnous
conspiracy, which il is quite possible that
the law may vet punish. individuals and
communities have been robbed of their le-
cal rights. not by error in constituting the
law. but by deliberate and high-handcd
defiance. of the law as construed by the
hirhc-t Court in the State. From the
highest to the lowest. from Governor Gar
cclon to the cheapest member who has
voted to con,umnate this great crime.
every participant in this transaction has
made himself liable to proceedings the
nature and effect of which it would de
we'll for him carefully to consider.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-14
The Plain Duty of the senate.

Onr of the first d ties of a legal Senate
wuuii have been to take up the ci>.s of the
counted uut senators and determine them
in accordance with the Will of The VOTERS
in their respective districts The state
constitution SAYS. The senate shall. on
I'll sail first ~ iac,daY il. JaHaar4, an
-nually, DETERMINE WHO arc eitct.d
by \ MAJORITY OF VOTES 10 b. sen
'-ators in each district, &c" This duty
should have been performed on Wednes-
lly last had the pretended Senate observed
the constitution The Supreme Court. in
IN opinion rendered ut the organization OF
the legislature in 1871, said The con,ti-
tuition requires the senate to determine
who are elected senators by majority of
"thc qualified voters in each district. 1t
'contcmpetes it rs m net 10 BE- performed
"oi NE d,y appo1isd far ne FIRST meeting
"of the members Of the legislature after
they have been elected
II the fusion Seaate hal obcycd the
constitution in this regard the righfu
members would have obtained their seats
the first day. and that would have made
m eud of the fusion majority. The same
is true of the House.
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decide these questions by appeal 70 the
peaceful course Of law
Believing that this answer must COM
mend Itself to your Judgment as rhe only
one possible for me to give, and with the
highest respect and esteem
have the honor 10 be
Your obedient servant
(Signed) j. l.. CHAMBERLAIS,
Major General
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Can't Find a Recruit for the
Rump House.

A large committee of fusionists have pee"
AT work for the past three days, trying o!
every means-'air aud fnul-io induce f'
publican representative TO join their huInp
House and give them the re>pectabliitE oi 1"
quorum But they can't find one lhere i
no man in the republican House who Is a
cheap candidate for undying in;amy. FUSION
lists need not apply Let them save their
breath to curse their own fate with.
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HOUSE.
tuesday, Jan.

TUESDAY, Jan. 10.
The Fusionists claiming 10 be the legal
House of Representatives. met according to
adjournment.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. WALES of Biddeford.
On motion of Mr.. CLARK of Nobcboro g.
the House at / o'clock, 7. NJ, took Il recess
until o'clock
Two o'clock having arrived, the members
were called to order by the Speaker.
On motion of Mr.. INGALLS, of Wiscasset,
Adjourned.
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For the kcnnebec journal,
Victory.

Sing your loude>t songs Of praise
In these fierce unfrien,ily days.
We nav gate he ship!
Let no word of folly slip,
Through the clouds thai gather dark,
di-cern old Freedoms ark,
Borne aio:t by men Of Maine.
Leading OF her mi ghty train.
Ring the bells in tones of glory.
Uallclujahs tell the story.
Counted out'-but not to STAY;
Put the damnIng shame away
From the regions bri yht >uprrnal
From the soul of the Eternal,
Vengeance flame OF holy fire
Satisfies our strong desire.
Ne shall triumph! Angels listen,
See, the skies above Us glisten;
Pealing wild. and clear and free,
The anthem OF dear Liberty.
Maine will swell the lnudest chorus,
While the starry flag floats DER us.
The muse still chants the gentle psalm,
Men OF East be firm, be calm;
BE patient, meek, vour spirit pray,
Father. avert thy Judgment day
We're counted OUT! Who did il then?
Eight fellow bcings-erring men,
Who mean the constitution shall
BE hence unconstitutional.
Dc!raud the peoples government
Pervert the laws from pure intent;
Indignant people loudly shout
You've blown the lights Of Freedom out
From tall katahdin's glory height
Frownng and stormng through the night
Down old Penobscot's fla .iing tide
They're blazing mad and wild aud wide:
Piscataquis Is swearing wrath;
Aroostonk scorns this aftermath;
Brave Kenuebec is all a1ame,
And Eastern shore forbid> the shame.
The moping owls on Franklin's trees
Are hoUtiDg not las Won damn please
In every mouth Of Somerset.
\ tongue, with breath of tire is whet
The thunder roll of Freedoms car
Resounds from kitterv affair.
warning voice mounts up from York.
Beware who touch the lightning's fork
The giant arm Of Cumberland
Lifts to Eternal God its hand
And leaping pulse of Sagsdahoc
Reveals her strength when tyrants mock.
Old Oxford rcd,lens in the face,
To wipe away the deep disgrace.
Sick AndroscOggin, full of ills,
Spurns from the sight her doctors pillsi
Knox, Lincoln, Waldo, Hancock, all
Decree the villainy must fall.
On every hill, through every vale
The zephyrs mild. the raging gale
Rear on their wings prophetic rry
Conspiracy usurps to die.
THEOPHULrs
Ranger Ian 6 1ssN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-14

"l.ife. Growth. Beauty

what we all admire and how to secure
it. A fine head of Hair in its natural color
is such an adjunct to beauty that no one who
prizes good looks should neglect to use "LoS-
DON HAIR Color REsroRER." the most clean
ly and delightful article ever introduced to
the American people. 1t is totally different
from all others. not sticky and gummy, and
free from all impure ingredients that render
many other preparations obnoxious 1t thick
ems thin hair. restores gray hair. gives it new
life keeps the scalp clean and healthy caus-
ing the hair TO grow where it has fallen of or
become thin, does not soil or stain ANYTHING.
and is so perfectly and elegantly prepared AS
to make it lasting hair dressing and toiIe,
luxury. oCtl++eodSwtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-14

JAMES ID. LAWSON.
SIR i have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of vour communication inform
ing me- that Won have entered upon the du
ties of Governor, and desiring to know if
| am prepared To recognize your authori-
~ as such
The gravity Of the situation and the i'm
portancc Of my answer to your question
demand that | should give tn it the most
earnest attention
am acting under authority devolvcd on
me by virtue Of thc.following order:
STATE or MAINE
Augusta. January =. lsSu. \
SrrCIAL ORDERS No. ~
Major General j. l.. Chamberlain i
hereby authorized and directed to protcc,
the public property and institutions of the
State. until my successor is duly qualified.
(Signed) MoNXn GARCELoN.
Governor.
(Signcd( :. u. LrAvirr.
Adiutant General.
In the attitude which things have now
taken. the responsibility resting on nv
under this order involves the liberties oi
h., h,t
aud the stability Of constitutional govern
meut.-ther highest institution am
thankful tina, YOU feel and understand this
and realize equally with myself. the i'm
poriauce Of our proceeding with caution
Your inquiry virtually calls upon
mo TO decide question OF constitutional
law which is a matter falling not ut al
within the province OF my department H.
my military capacity | have no; the priv
lege Of submitting such questions 10 the
only tribunal competent to dccide them
The constitution declares that the Jus
,ices OF the Supreme Judicial Court shall
~ obliged to give their opinion upon i'm.
por,snt questions Of law. and upon solemn
occasions, when required by the civil
branches of the government; but thai
privilege is not accorded 10 the militar,
department,
Supported by the decision Of the Court
should obey without moments h,,Sj,a
tiou. Bu; solemuly believing that if a,
this iunc,ure abandon my trust there will
b. no barrier against anarchy and blood
shed. csnno; under present circum-
stances recognize Your authority as Gov
ernor Of Maine.
There arr ouly two WAYS to settle the
Z questions new al i>Sie and ayi,stinr the
public mind: by following strictly the
constitution and the Jaws. or by revolution /
and blood. In this alternative. and stand /
ing where must be judged BIZ Cod and
by man. can only hold f,s, in my place.
and implore those who have the power to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-14

CoNGREss WATER Its superiority as a
cathartic Alternative consists in its entire free
dom from everything bitter. acid or crude
that produces headache, internal soreness.
and tends to destroy the mucous membrane,
All mineral waters that are dangerous irri,an,s
may be known by an acid sfter-tas,e.
Decl0r3m
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~I'ItASstI. ~ son.
Augusta. No. 10Th. is7o.
IMPORTANT GORRESPOND-
ENCE.
Recognize the Authority of
james -. IamsOn as Governor

AUGUSTA. Jan. i2th, 1880
JosHUA l.. tHAMEFRLAIN.
Major General Commanding.
DEAR SIR:
Having entered on the duties OF Govern
or Of Maine, under critical circumstance,
it IL important for me 30 understand whfth-
or you are prepared Ia recognize my au-
thority ~ such.
Respectfully.
(Slgned) JAMES u. LAWSON,
Governor.
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'rce Fusion DiliilOzcrs.

The fusion bulidozers who nave inc ii'-
,udence 10 visit republican representative
With base propositions will b eSposeo al"
,unisled before they know il They are NJ
% smart and score, as they fancy they are
md their mean proposals ard meaner threa'
viii both be brought TO light in due time
There is one particular gentleman to ~ho'
MS warning is specially directed we vi
rot now give his name or his profession, ou
sc gently warn him ,ha, he will be walking
m the ragged edge Of peril If he taxes an
other unlawful step. He has already taAe'
one more than is safe or healthy for him. III
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l;rea. Joy over the :act ma! YOUR cough can DC
thorough, cared by Dr. A. j. tiass> 'o"sh anu
Lung syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-14

:, That Hectic Flush denotes Danger. Re
fiags's Cough and Lung syrup
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-14
Few Of the Ills OF Life"
Sprrial Notirrs.
a CARD.

a CARD.
To all who suffering frCm the errors and indis
cretions of youth, nervous weakness. early dcca,
loss of manhood, SC, win send recipe that will
cure YOU, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remed,
was discovered by II missionary in South America
Send self-addressei envelope TO the REV. JOSEPH
T. ISMAN, Station y, Nesc York city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-14

Last winter while in Trenton. y. j.. Ipro-
cured six bottles ''London Hair Color Re-
s'orer, which like very much, in fact bet
ter than anything | have used for the last
nine years. If You please. send me one doz
en- bottles. c. .. d.. care of W. =. Folrcr
Co. Druggists, No. 723 fremont St. Bos
ton
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Browns Household Panaeea

Is the most effective Pain DESTROYER in the
world VIII most surely quicken the blood
whether taken internally or applied exter
naiiv and thereby more certainly RELIEVE
PAIN, whether chronic or acute. than any
o'her pam alleviator. and it j, warranted
double the strength of any similar prepare
ton
1t cures pain in the Side, Back or Bowels
sore Throat. rheumatism, Toothachc and
ALL ACHES
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Respectfully yours. ADA BAKER.

No. % Rutland Square
London Hair Color Restorer is sold bv all
irngCistsat - cents a bottle or six bo,,les
t,r 81 Geo. c. Goodwin & Co., Boston.
Wholesale agents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-14

:BROWN'S HOUSEHOLD PANACEA. =
should be IN every family. teaspoonfnl Of
the fanacea in tumbler of hot water
lsweeiened. If preferredl. taken at bedtime.
VIII BREAk Up A COLD. % cts. a bottle.
Much Sickness,
| undoubtedly with children. attributed to 9th.
er causes. Is occasioned bv Worms
BROWNS VERMIFTGE COMFITS. or
worm Lozenges. although efsec,ual in de-
stroying worms. can do no possible injury to
the most delicate child. This valuable com.
bination has been successfully used by pby-
sic'ans. and found to be absolutely sure in
graduating worms. so hurtful TO children
twenty-five cents box.
ttu.th&freow &veow.
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STATE oF MAINE.

Augusta. January -. 1890.
70 he H0nornbif.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-07
STEAMBOATS, GHo Railroads..
A-FALL RIVER LINE
nod posroN INo THE FAST.

FOR BOSTON AND THE EAST. 100000
81 OOFACH WAY BETWEEN NEW YORK ANDBObIO
CORRESPONDING IeauctIOu an other points East . -,
Boafun tickets good only for continuous passage Oh
efPamrrB connecting tram as specied thereon DpovT
TIN, rr1mmOih BRlSIOL anu on
pFNCE having been placed the ue !or the season 1 49,
leave York DAILY SUNDAY Us INCLCDT-D' '''N
P1Pr % n H. foot OF Murray o.. ~ . 2. M -. Arnev
Leave BROOKLYN IJ0 D. IN, Jer,ry CIV ~ y w P az l
etc, can be OBJ aned III
2l III 4aI 81 9Il ana 957 Broadway and ~ ail piiht
botcs iran Nor and i,ckct Offices, the OFFICE or u
LINE oN THE ri H. and on hoard steamers Nns' in
R0sion AZ no 3 O!d state House and at ud oinhF Dse
- BOltDEN y lONl.Ll. = ~ ~" '
ALBANY BOATS-PEOPLE'S LINE, DhEN
~ and DEAy RCIGNoND eaye Pier 80 i S@rn a. 5i'' a.
foot II C0idlS, ey nv week conncc'lng ~
banv tSuuL,y MOI y ~ e1cept with trans Ndrth "es'
and East StaterOunS waTuIc' b. aIclin. - ~,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-07
CHoICE COUNTRY SEAT FOR SALE.
CITY AND coURTRY COMBINED.

opportunity 70 rent o. peFshase the beautiful and
valuable asta0 known Meadow Wood Of The finest
country homes tn IocaO health and and attractive
rouudli "a IN M vicinity city the popular
Jersey Central kaoAd peag anned 40 nngtes fro The
eh1rches &c Tbs embraces everything required for CON-
frt pleasure highly ned fsnf alawn,
fut and ghrub large garden pauLed IcehOnSe Aled
mental spEBg wsteF lace boat n:h Bel furnished hrongn
0u inelding hogas and wants the place II
required eomplete and really for mmedlate occupancy
viii be bargain desirable party II not
soid. address DUXBURY q CO.. llB Frankiin-sL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-07
Corporation Ao!iteo.
of EDUCATION

BOARD of EDUCATION.
~lAl ID PROPOSALS win be received by tho SchoDl
rc, rrs OF the Nineteenth ward At ia Han 81 ,lu BOdr ~
Euucltiuu cnrnrr Grand aud Elm ss untll hoh me
itI ay Oh MAY ISNU aud unt OClOcE NJ on said hay,
tr The rrciio 0f %ChuOl House The south Slr ol
Ea,t sixty ihirt7I' t"o Hunu''" IA" '"'''' 49, ~ -
~ % amt ,uec catlOns NAV bc seem and blanks Tor pro
~ binnrl Ualcc ~ the sup rntcndcht OF school
,tri,,l.Ir so liG Grand 81, tIird II ar.
t,u, is tH b. received only iOr thr tn,lre worA hl
ma fa> taulTtd the erection OF the building ana must
IT, ,J Proposal. III" Erection Of - loJl i"uSc
r,, FIST ky thlrst the Nineteenth Nardi all tue
,y,rL 1. Ia III fDriIcd under one C,'ntla4G $500,
Ia. work ~ competed By the lst day or APRIL ISL
MINER iUsit. OF hundred collars per uay Tor ch anu
X y that the remains uuhhialcu aIIcr Ihc BLU ISL
The reserve the right TO reject any or al Of the pro
EuAaS Hhbnl.tod q,
IN, parry submitting proposal and the parties proposing
io heroine .urrtes much tAc write ms name ana pAco Vi
rcsdrnc, - I prop ,SII ---,,... 49,. nj.
NO RESPONSIBLE aud approved surces residents Ol lllS
c.ty are required IN all eA-es. . -, -, ~, ,.,r
bTir,u Will BE- C0IsdtrNlrlm PERSONS WHu'u
ami ngs with the Board oi Education render
the responsibility dOu ,lful .....- Ill, j.. ,,.r
the aCtcpted contractor wiz oo per
tnittud ObtamnR, IN wr'lhG ljllhl7soI l'Oh
~, Committee Buildings VI the Board Ol FluciiOn.
NJ. TnALMES~I GER,
JOHN &. Do NELLY,
lICIIAk KELLY,
CHARLES /. HOLE
Board Of School Trustees, Nineteenth ward.
Dated EewYOrk. April ~ 1850 ---------
NOTICE.-PROPOSAL will be received at
~ The Office Of tho DepaI mcnt Of Public Charities AMI Cor
ton 40 &c Sdaye until May IA 1850 Ter groceTea'
aud dry goods For foil Information see CITY lec-
ODD, for sale nj no ZC.tv HALL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-07
baltimore AND OHIO RAILROAD.
I'D Lave NtN.Ynrk from foot nrsbrnAae9 ana IOrIanu

,,-,..-,,.. ,t,,i,a,t,
Indianapolis. Chicag9 and the West Rirhm0na Chars.
SoHth. Pullman from HalGnloe u Nc""iA'
Ohio, Pitt-burg end Chicago. . ,.au,
y. Washington and me west Iul man CAts lIUi
New Yok 10 baltimore and Wellington making Goao con,
nernns for Pi;tsburg CiuCinnar, indianapolis LOUISVILLE
and 81 TOns Through Pullman cars. Baltimore u Cncu'
matt and ~. Louis - .-., , H., p,l,-
I0Gn M daily Washin gtOn the south md Wes' thL-
man serrrrs from New FORK to Baltimore AMI Wlsllgtn
Eng close connections Tor Chicago nlmt, uIhnlp
Oils IOusve. LOUIS COLUMBUS Pittsburg the Sou.n '
Sonthwest Through Pullman cars fUm Batnmre 10 Cll-
cnnat Washington with trains for Lynch1nr
Florida New. Orleans and the SOuih IN. o., >
EcT tnrough tirkefg ueasr call COmpany's ONCE 3to
BiOalway. YORK; and al ticKe oces loot OF Coru'S
and DpElIrnssea stS and Depot Jersey CIV. =, n
EOUND TRIP TICKETS TO kANSAS, NEbhASh Il AM