Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-14
nAISE,s TWO LEGIsLATUREs.

1
The Republicans EeEislEture Ad-
J0urn Uaiil sa,uFday-The En-
sian body; Chamberlain Wtii mot
TseeOg ntze I.nHssOn as Governor
Rurnors and Counter RumOrs.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. l3.--At a quar-
ter OF two o'clock this morning, the
committee nf the Republican House to
report questions to submit TO the Su-
preme Court, submitted series, which
1t was voted to submit TO the Court.
Both branches then adjourned at 2.l5
until Saturday, January l7th, at p.
m.
Forty Republicans came to the city
last night by the Pullman train.
Both branches of the Fusion Legisla-
ture quietly assembled to day, without
distur bance, the Republicans abssnting
themselves. The night at tho Capitol
passed very quietly, there being no
disturbances. A full guard was on
duty. The only thing irregular which
occurred this morning was when q. W.
Martin attempted to pass the guard, in
defiance Of the police regulations, and
was summarily handled by the police.
The FnsioniSts are very reticant abont
expressing their opinion OF the events
Of last night. They seemed surprised,
and are entirely unwilling TO converse
upon the subject.
Wallace X. White, whose card of de-
nial of bribery has been published, aud
has been summoned before the bribery
committee, has refused to appear.
Ths House transacts no business
whatever. The reported scheme of
electing O Governor and State officers
has been abandoned-both parties
seeming willing to await the decision of
the Supreme Court before proceeding
further. Mr.. Lamson who claims to be
the acting Governor, has as yet perform
ed no official act that at all interferes
with the prerogatives Of General Cham
berlain. The House has taken recess
until 2 p. m
LAMsoS TO CHAMBERLAIN.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 13.-The following
orders have just been received:
STATE OF MAINE, Executive DEPART
MsNr, AUGUSTA, Jan. IL. lSS0.-Joshua
l.. Chamberlain, Major General Com
mauding-Dear Sir: Having entered
on the duties Of Governor Of Maine un-
der critical circumstances it is import
ant for me to understand whether you
are prepared to recognize my authority
as such. Respectfully,
JAMES D. LAMsoN,
Governor Of the State ofMaipe.
| CHAMBERLAIN TO LAMsoN.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. l3, 18S0--To the
Hon. James d. Lambson :-Sir-I have
the honor to acknowledge the receipt of
your communication, informing me that
you have entered upon the duties of
Governor, and desiring to know if am
prepared to recognize your authority as
such.
The gravity OF the situation, and the
importance of my answer to your ques-
tion, demand that should give to it
the most earnest attention. | am act
ing under authority devolved on me by
virtue of the following order:
STATE OF MAINE, AUGUSTA, Jan. 5,
lsS0.-Special Order, No. As 5:--Major
General J. l.. Chamberlain is hereby
authorized and directed to protect the
public property and institutions of the
State until my successor is duly quail
fed. (Signed) ALoNzo GARcELeE,
Governor.
s. D. Leawitt, Adjutant General.
In the attitude which things have
cow taken, the responsibility resting
on me under this order involves the
liberties of the people, their most sa-
cred property, and the stability Of con-
stitutional government-their highest
institution. am thankful that you
feel and understand this, and realize
equally with myself the importance of
your proceeding with caution. Your
inquiry virtually calls upon me to de.
eide question OF constitutional law,
which is a matter not at all within the
province Of my department. In my
military capacity have not the privi-
lege Of submitting such questions to
the only tribunal competent to decide
them.
The Constitution declares that JUS
tices of the Supreme Judicial Court
shall be obliged to give their opinion
upon important questions of law, and
npon solemn occasions when required
by the civil branch of the Government,
but that privilege is not accorded to
the Military Department. Supported
hxy Iani1,pt, nff cha I oh
obey without moments hesitation, but
soletnnly believing that II at this juno.
ture abandon my trust there will be- no
barrier against anarchy and bloodshed,
| cannot, under the present circum-
stances, recognize your authority as
Governor of Maine.
There are only two ways to settle the
question now at issue and agitating the
public mind. BY following strictly the
Constitution and the laws, or by revo.
luton and bloodshed. In this alterna-
tive and standing where must be
judged by my God and man, | can only
hold fast in my place and implore those
who have power to decide these ques-
tions by appeal to the peaceful course
OF law.
Believing that this answer must COM
mend itself to your judgment as the
only one possible for me to give, and
with the highest respect and esteem,
have the honor to be your obedient SER
want, (Signed) AL. CHAMBERLAIN,
Major General.
PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. 13.-Resister of
Probate Caleb A. Chaplin, who was
counted in, and who took his seat on
Jan. lst, resigned to-day. This leaves
only one counted in county officer who