Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-01-20
Cheers for Blaine brown Out
the Fusion OratOry.
WHAT WILL they DO ABOUT IT?


The opening of the week at the State House
was very quiet. Policemen stood at the door
to see that only those permitted to enter by
the regulations gained admission, but there
was not a crowd, and the faces of those pres
cnt beamed with good nature and apparent
satisfaction. In the rotunda there ample
space unoccupied and no jam anywhere in
the building. The rubicund face of DR.. Lam
caster appeared in The gathering,
ing, however. a frown instead of the sclf-sat-
isficd air peculiar TO it, while Blacks Raga-
mullins held the fort. His successor in the
Office Of Superintendent of public buildings,
General Harris, was present pleasantly chat
ting and seemingly well pleased with the sit
uaton. Secretary of State Chadbourne, with
Deputy Secretary Smith, occupied his depart
ment, though they find many places where
papers and records are kept, locked and the
KEYS missing; also the seal Of the State is
missing. There were currents of people set
ting to and from the headquarters of General
Chamberlain, but all orderly and pleasa ant
In the senate
things begin to run with the regularity of
clock work. President Locke bids fair to
make accomplished officer. He has fine
presence, good voice, and appears ready in
parliamentary matters. The absence of $.
". Lane rs Secretary, is rather agreeable
than otherwise. especially As the place is
filled by capable Secretary as Mr.. Tilden.
and witha so gentlrmanlv and reliable. Mr.
Bracket, as Assistant Clerk. promises to he a
good officer. The Senate Isl fine looking
body of men Business transacted yesterday
was not specially important
In the House.
Previous to the session of the House,
caucus was held in the Representatives Hall.
and the nomination of Mayor Gallagher for
Adjutant General was reconsidcred and Gen
eral Beal of Norway was nominated instead.
After the caucus the session Immediately
opened. Mr.. Weeks is going to be a popular
and capable Speaker. He fills the office well
in all respects.
He is approachable and alfable and emf
ncntly fair minded man. with large share
of shrewfncss and tact and considerable ex-
pcricncc as a presiding officer. The Clerk,
Oramandal Smith, is n splendid .oliiccr. 1t
was evident Yesterday that business will move
with accuracy and despatch III the House.
this winter Not much was done except the
election of Gen. Bcal for Adiutant General
and Mr. Cleaves for Attorney General and
the qualification of some of the Councillors.
No blood and thunder speeches were made.
nor was there anything apparent but the most
perfect calm on the floor, in the galleries and
ante-rooms.
In the Council Chamber.
Governor Davis and his Council occupied
the Council Chamber yesterday. The CON
trast between the occupants of this Chamber
and those who have recently vacated is very
marked Governor Davis is young and
hands ONE, fine speaker, easy in his man
ncrs, genial, man whom everybody
likes, and withal man of solid principles
and pure life. His Council are all men of
sterling character. wise. sound and safe as
advisers in matters of State administration.
II the Council which has recently departed
in shame and disgrace had been composed of
such men as these the Fraudulent Count
wonld never have been lisped in their pres
ence. II this chamber could reveal what
trnnspired within its walls in relation to tn
count what startling revelations would be
made to the public. The first thought upon
entering and the last upon leaving it is that
here was the Great Fraud matured which so
nearly precipitated the State into bloody
contest.
Afternoon Proceedings.
The forenoon passed of quietly, but 1t was
anticipated the afternoon could hardly go by
without some fun" Many came in from the
surrounding cities and towns, and the stable
keepers did good business in taking care ct
the many teams which drove in. Ii was re-
ported that several hundred roughs were
coming from Lewiston and Portlasd. to take
the State House, and the large numbers VINO
went to the depot to see them were happily or
unhappily. disappointed. AT four O'Clock
The Fusionists
were to meet at the State House, and alone
or in groups they wcnded their way IN that
direction as the hour approached. The crowd
continued to increase till it became ere long
one of large dimensions. The republicans
were on hand in respectable proportions,
ready to see the sport 81 on. and to enjoy the
demonstration of the fusionists. some ofwhom
clustered about and made considerable talk.
Mayor Nash, accompanied By City Mar
shall White and officer Joseph Miller stood in
the State street gateway leading to the Capt.
toll; gentleman with roll of papers under
his right arm, stepped forward from the crowd
81 as if topass through the gateway. He stopped
4 and said. Il would like to go into the State
House; l am Senator from Aroostook; my
name is Strickland" Mayor Nash replied
The State House is not open to the public;
there is no public business to-day in any OF
the departments, and it has been ordered b.
Governor Davis to be closed to all persons
except to heads and officers Of departments.