Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-26
News by Telegraph
 FROM ALL QUARTERS. FUSIONISTS YIELDING. Easing Their Hopes on the Su-
 preme Court. QUESTIONS FOR ITS DECISION. No Business While Awaiting the
 Response. THE CAPITOL UNDER GUARD. A Strong Military Force Quartered There.
 NEW ENGLAND.
NEW ENGLAND.
Maine.

| at tho CapitOl-A Strong gMfIftaryFOrca l Meeting Of'BOth LegislatureS-AB Bill
 to Punish Pretending Officials-The l Fusienists to Submit Questions to tho | Supreme Court-AII Business to be | Deferred Until am Answer is Had-A Quiet Day Yesterday.
 AUGUSTA, Jan. 25.-The troops summoned | to Augusta by order of Governor Davis are still on guard at the State House, and they will not be sent home until there is absolute assurance that their services will not be actu ally needed. The fusionists are considerably
 exercised over this matter, but their loud talk
 makes little impression on the Republican authorities. Governor Davis says that when all the evidence in his possession of con- spiracy to capture the Capitol are made pub | lie, the wisdom of calling out the troops will l be generally acknowledged. He claims to | have dispatches which have been intercepted I showing that the fusionists would have poured into the city from all directions last night and made break for the State House had no precautionary measures been taken. The fusionists say there is no doubt that the Republicans intercepted the dispatches as claimed, for such dispatches have been sent to Major Reynolds and others for the expr ess purpose of frightening Davis. One of these, received from Portland last night stated that men with two hundred stand of arms were assembled at Monmouth and would march across the country. There was no truth in this statement, and the same is probably the case with the other dispatches that have been intercepted. It is possible that some Green back clubs may have been drilling in the manual of arms. Reports from Republican sources state that this has been discovered to be going on at Biddeford, Belfast, Portland and other points, but they are believed to have no foundation and are regarded simply in the light of huge hoax. What will be done with the troops now that they are here, and how long will they be kept under arms, are the questions which one hears on every side. It is certain they could not bs relied upon in fglt for Davis if they were at- tackled. Eighteen of the Capital Guards are known to be fusionists and about the same proportion of the other companies would re- use to fire on the fusionists in case of fight. l.. Arnold, clerk of the Capital Guards, and other members refused to do duty at all and | were put under arrest, but discharged without court martial. The orders for the Biddeford, Belfast and Oldtown companies to report in Augusta last night were conditional They were to start if any bodies of men left those places for the capital, and special trains were in readiness to bring them at a moments notice. They have not started yet.
 The scene presented at the State House is unparalleled in the history of Maine. Sentinels pace to and fro both outside and inside and policemen lou around watching the maneu- vers of the boys in blue. Strong new bolts have been placed on all the doors and they are kept constantly locked. A Gatling gun first meets the eye on entering the rounds, and then attention is attracted by stacks of arms with glittering bayonets that are arranged on either side of ths fountain staring at the sol diers, who, with muskets over their shoulders, pace every corridor. The usual routine of camp duty is observed, the programme for each day being as follows Reveille at z a. m., breakfast at 7:30 &. m., guard mount at 8. m., dress parade at D. m., supper at p. m., tattoo at p. m., taps at 9:30. At four p. m. to day religious services were held for the benefit of the militia at the State House, Rev. H. W. Tilden, 8 Baptist minister, preaching. Nearly all the boys were given short leave of absence during the day and wandered around town to see the sights. Some have amused themselves pouring over old agricultural reports and similar documents. They sleep in the library tonight. The officers catch an occasional nap in Adjutant General Beale's office. The cooking is done in the basement, stoves having been put in for this purpose.
 Governor Davis left the executive chamber for his hotel at 10 o'clock. Your correspond ent asked if he had any fears of an outbreak ko ,iohk Ho fENo. ko be every prospect of quiet night" Being asked if he wished to make statement con- corning evidences that the fusionists were pre- pairing for an uprising, he said the facts would all come out in the investigation by the Legislature Referring to the newspaper criticism of his course, said he expected it in times like these. Good many people have visit ed the State House during the day, but few gained admission. It has been the quietest Sunday, however, since the reassembling of the Legislature. Many members, however, are home. Events cannot be predicted with adjourn from day to day until they hear the re- suit of their application to the court. Cover nor Davis will try to prevent them from meet ing unless he changes his mind. The arrest of Smith or Sawyer, or both, is considered likely. Treasurer-elect Holbrook will make 8 formal demand for the Treasury on the fusion Treasurer White in a day or two. White will refuse, and writ of mandamus will be taken out against b i'm in all probability.
 Governor Smith is indignant at the impu- tation that he has advised enlisting armed men to uphold his cause and does not believe anything of the kind has been attempted by his friends. He does not fear arrest, but would offer no resistance further. He says perhaps this course would furnish the speed lest solution to the existing difficulty.
 The legislative proceedings yesterday were distinguished by nothing out Of the usual or
 d., I.-k1, bodies meeting and holding short sessions. The Republican Senate met and adjourned un- til four o'clock Monday, and without transac- ting any business. In the House the Commit tee on the Judiciary was ordered to inquire what action, if any, is necessary to prevent any person or persons from falsely pretending to assume the functions and duties of any of the State officers An act in relation to the State seal, records and documents, and to cer- tain public officers and their duties came up on it's passage to be engrossed. Mir. Strout, of Portland, made an argument in support of the bill, claiming that this is legal Legisla- ture, and so recognized by the courts and peo- pie and even by the fusionists The bill was then passed. MT. Hutchinson presented the following:
 Whereas, information has been received that certain person has been engaged in en- rolling and enlisting men in manner and for purposes unauthorized by the laws of this State; and whereas, such enlistment and or panizatious tend to 8 disturbance of the public peace, and to disorder and revolution there- fore,
 Resolved, That joint committee of seven on the part of the House, with such as the Senate may join, be appointed for the purpose of investigating the truth of such reports and to ascertain what action, if any, should be taken, and make report of their doings to the House, Said committee to have power to send for persons and papers.
 In presenting the resolution MT. Hutchinson briefly advocated it, after which it passed, and the committee was appointed. The House then adjourned until II o'clock Monday morn- ing.
 The fusionists again. met in Union Hall. Their ranks were thin, and many had gone to their homes. MT. Dickey offered the follow ing order, which was passed: