The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-21

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200 persons had gathered At tire gate, and the
throng swayed To and fro endeaVorlng to hear
what was going on. \ reprcsentstlVe, sup.
posed 10 beEnOwles, of Bradford, who has sat
bat not acted with the Republi San House,
began a sreech, in which he denounced the
Authorities for refusing nim admission in the
Strongest terms. Presently a new diversioss
occurred, and cheer drew everybody atten-
zion TO where the tall form of Talbctt speaker
fence OF the state House yard. Clerk tSfobs
stood at his feet with the record book and
M. Talbot said in SUBSTANCE; "since we are
not permitted TO enter the legislative hall, by
q uSurping and Illegal governor, II becomes
my duty 10 call the Rouse OF Representatives
to order mere on the nearest possible spot
Gentlemen OF the House OF Representatives,
you will please come 10 oTder.' The reading
OF the journal was dispensed with, and an
crder was offered by Mr.. Plaisted, of Lincoln,
chat the House adjourn to meet 10 morrow at
Union Hall, Augnsta. In reading this order,
Representatives as near SIS possible, which
created a laugh an the crowd. He declared the
order adopted, and the House adjourned sc-
cordIngly-
TfIE SENATE ~ SESSION.
Mr.. l.smson, president of the Senate, who
had AIS climbed upon the fence, took OF his
hat and said. "Gentlemen OF he Senate VIII
pleas come 10 order" Me. PiaistedS order
was then taken up and adopted in concur
renee, and Lamson declared the Senate ad-
jOurned-
Tne members OF the Fusionist Legislature
started down state street, followed by the
crowd. An indignation meeting was organ
lied in mont OF the Augusta House and
speeches made by leading Fusionists. Great
excitement prevails.
THE FUSION INDIGNATION MEETISG.
AUGUSTA, Me-. Jan. l9.-At the Fusion meet
ing In front OF the Augusta House. held after
mcnt, James ID. Lamson made brief address,
relating his grievance; that n was una5le 10
gain admission TO the State House, though he
h ID as much right there as any other citizen.
He was glad 10 see the crowd so civil and cir
cumspect. John c. Talbot, the speaker Of the
House, made brief speech in the same vein.
Darius Alden, of Augusta, also made few re-
marRs While there were quite a number OF
ugly talking Fuslonists I'm the crowd, most OF
thea were goOd-nat1red and ioked about the
position of affairs. NO threats Were made,
but the Republicans were given TO understand
IN IN man WAYS that t ~, tis w99,a
The crowd then quietly dispersed Governor
Davis, by whose Oruer the state House was
closed against the Fusion Legislature, says he
was unwilling that the farce should go on
lOUeer. Had they applied SIS citizens, aud not
as a legislative body, admission would have
been granted. He should be ashamed TO Occu-
py position as chief executive and allow
wAat had justly been termed n fiat legislature
TO meet II we have Legislature backed up
by the courts, the people and the military, it
was about time that the humbug part was
done away with. He had no doubt that the
rank and file of the FusiOnists are all right,
and have an honest purpose and If let alone
bg the INSCRIPTIONS leaders, woUld take their
places in the Legislature.
THEFCsroNIsTs As FRM A. ROCK.
AUGu ia, Jan. I9-Failing TO gain admission
TO the state House to day has seemed 10 ce-
ment the Fusiontsts together, and they stand
Qulte compactly at the present time. Iney say
Governor Smith could nave had 1900 men
in readiness at a moments notice, but his
counsel has been for peace and has prevail ed
The meeting tonight Of the FuSiOnistS SEEM
ed harmonious. Tney have secured Union
| legislative assemblies, beginning TO, morrow.
The secretary OF state and governor secured
rooms in the same building. Money enough
has been guaranteed To run their Legislature
all winter, and pay every man his salary.
They say they intend to appeal To Congress,
and will soon have q committee here 10
port to morrow, unanimously declaring their
body TO be legal, but have not vet determined
the Republicans say such a
| Legislature can not hold together
| the FUsiOnists, il is impossible 20 predict It's
| length. IL is thought that had they taken
/ possession OF the State House to-day
| expelled. This afternoon $50 pounds
OF ammunition were found in the Of
fce ofthe superintendent buildings, which
had been a sort of headquarters for the Fa-
sionlsts, besides loaded revolvers. IL Was
| deemed prudent 10 take charge
aouss has Been rsr1 tns ste
l General Beal ha been duty installed in the
adjutant generals Office. All is quiet tonight,
I though the usiOnists are very indignant.
| Governor Davis was at his post of duty all day.
A meeting for rejoicing, by The Repubii-
/ cans, will come of az Granite Hall
on Wednesday evening, and viii be .addre ed
] by Governor Dayis, Senator Blaine, Hon. Eu-
gene Hale, and Others: Ex-Governor A. p.
vestigate promptly and thoroughly the frauds
| which have been discovered, and alleged
/ bribery cases A large number of men, VINO
/ return home by to-night's traiEs.
WHAT eOvERSoR SMITH SAYS.
The Fusion govern0r, smith, said
TINS evening that there was a
T1ZSpb Wouid bs recognized ms Sy tongTeas %Tgr9ea as
the only lawful authority in Maine. The in
| tention OF himself and other Fusion leaders
| sion for hasty action. In few days he should
( issue a proclamation giving true version of
/ the political situation.
A Governor kliooied and Many Other Things
| Done.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan l6.--Aeting Governor
Lamson, to-day, appointed a stan, which in
eludes Major NJ. Al Folsom, adjutsnI general
| Of Bethel, inspector general; DR.. Piper, of
1 rhomastOn, surgeon general. Major j. W.
Channing, OF Fairfield; Dr. Horace Davis, OF
| and Colonei J. w. Back, of Auburn, aids.
/ Major j. W. French. OF Ea ,tport, military sec
| rotaTy. Ill NJ. Pialsted, OF Bangor, was offered
the position OF Judge advocate general, but
at ! this morning Richards ht.Infantry,
4 OF Garuner, had orders 10 appear ut their
| arsnOry at9 this morning Men were gathering
there early this Taorning. There was DIS
1 turbance at the state House last n ghL. No
I one was admitted without pass TO day.
| JOSEPH L. SMITH ELECTED GOVERNOR.
| AUGUSTA, Jan. I6.-At II 80 the House sent a
| mes sage 10 the senate informing IL that JO-
| sepn l.. smith and Alonzo Ga celon mad been
| selected. IL was moved 70 receive the messa &c
| and proceed to vote. Senator strickland re-
| marking this was legally constituted pody,
| in lfs belief, but should the proposed action
be proved Illegal, he wished IL Understood Il
| would bind no ne. He was In favor Of q
peaceful solution OF the diftcnlty, and not in