The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-01-28

present condition of affairs, an appeal to arms
or to the supreme court. He was not in fay-
or of civil war. This seemed to be the prevail.
lng sentiment among the fusionists at the
close OF the day on Tuesday. The Republican
legislature :,s both branches concurring issued
stirring manifesto to the people Of the State
denouncing the fusion legislature for acting
wholly without authority and in violation OF
law
AUGUSTA, Jan. 21.-The fusion House
met at 10 a. m. in Union Hall. Mr. Swan
moved to reconsider the vote submitting
questions to the supreme court He thought
tne house had enough of the opinions of the
supreme court. Mr.. Plaisted followed in the
s. same strain It was evident from the tone OF
tne speeches that the fusionists would sub.
NIT no questions. Benner and Raf1er denied
that they had Joined the Republican legisla.
lure. In the Republican legislature business
was transacted, among other things A. Hol-
brook was elected State treasurer. The fusi-
onlst state department. has establi shed their
quarters in Aliens block. Mr.. Sawyer, the
fusion Secretary of State says the great seal Of
the state Is In possession of his department
The fusionists are yet undecided whether or
not 10 submit series of questions to the court.
Mr.. Blaine addressed public meeting con
graduating the people that they once more
meet as peaceful citizens of Maine nnder the
protection OF a legal State Government with
the legality OF its title patel t to the world.
Fusion Gov. Smith denies that be ever issued
an order calling out troops. ...,00.
AUGUSTA. Jan. 22-The fusion legisla-
ture met this morning. Standing committees
were announced, and other actions of legis-
lative character had. A committee was ap-
pointed to enquire if building could be had
in Portland for the Legislative and executive
departments. An enquiry was made by tele
tO ha Of Dpr ~
land. The Mayor, himself Democrat, con-
suited with the council and replied, "No suit
able Accommodations" In the fusion Senate
MIR. Atweil opposed the order to proceed to
business. saying, "let us 80 into the State
House legislature. or go home" Another
their policy would lead to bloodshed The fu-
sion Governor Smith said, eff we had pos
session OF the State House the Republicans
would not get in without blood she'd" The
Republican legislature was in session. The
State house is guarded and a local militia
company remains in the armory. In the Re
publican Senate an amendment to the con-
stitution was presented to elect the Governor
by plurality vote. The Republican legisIa-
ture are talking seriously Of having the whole
batch of fusionist officials arrested
on the charge of treason. Fusionist represen-
tatiye Staple has taken seat in the Republi.
can House. The fusionists have been telegraph.
ed from Briddeford inviting them to take up
quarters there. 1t is not certain that the fusion
legislature will send set of questions TO the
supreme court. The fusion senators who
are entitled to seats in the Republican legis-
lature, are reported on high authority to be on
the verge of deserving the fusion legislature
AUGUSTA, Jan. 23.-The fusion legis-
lature met in Union hail. neither house hay
ing quorum. But little of public interest was
attempted. Both branches adjourned to 2p.m
Mr.. Whitman decided not to serve in the fusion
Senate, and Mr.. Wilson went home to attend
lawsuit. The matter Of submitting questions
to the Supreme court was discussed for and
against, and the questions postponed till Mon
day. MIR Hill said he had resolved to 20 into
the other body so that his people might be re-.
presented in the new valuation. In The Re
publican House, amendments to the cOnstitu.
ton were considered. The amendment that
the governor be elected by plurality instead
OF majority, passed both Houses, and both
branches adjourned till tomorrow. The whole
situation Is changed and has become more ur.
gent and sensational than at any time since
the strife commenced. Fusonists arrive daily
IN Augusta, and men are ready 10 march on
the capitol at any time. Governor Davis
and Gen. Chamberlain have re-
lnforced the capitol guard, military
companies have been placed in the building
and Gatling gun placed there. The fusion
ISIS give out that they are determined to take
possession of the State house. The residences
of several prominent Republicans in Augusta,
are marked for destruction by fire. Men are
collected in country towns ready for the call
OF fusion Gov. Smith. Mayor Nash of Augusta,
addressed note to Gov. Davis detailing the
. warlike movements of the fusionists stating
his fears that his civil force was inadequate to
protect tn G Stale house, and says, "there are
suspicious circumstances which lead to alarm,
VIZ: Crowds OF men collecting at various
points, the continuance of ORGANIZATIONS
M In ats of
tain them in their action, the ACTIVITY of
Major j. K. Smith, the holding out of SAWYER,
who claims to be secretary of state, the drill
ing OF secret armed men and the incendiary
talk OF the Greenbackers, and the Labor Ch,,oni-
Gle of Auburn, that the State house must be
taken though it costs thousand lives" Gov.
Davis, and the military have become convinced
CT the seriousness OF the situation, and that
the position of Mayor Nash was perfectly
sound. Hence the movement to protect the
State house by military force. The following
statement is made: Information of the opera
tons OF the FusiOnists come from reliable men
in each county. The design is to take the
State house. The prompt action by Gov.
Davis will avert all trouble Men are known
to be ready at the call of Smith from Lincoln
and Somerset counties, who are to take sleighs
across the country.
State house. and if State troops are not ado
quate, the President will be called on for aid
THIS statement is made: Probably the most
aggressive movement of the State Govern
1nent will be to disperse the fusion legislature
and arrest every FusiOpist official who per-
sists IN playing the role Of q state Government
Fusonist Treasurer White, who refuses to de-
liver the keys OF the sub.treasury to the Re-
publican Treasurer, Holbrook, began TO-DAY
paying small sums to such of the Fusionist
legislators as chose to apply therefor. The
money Is not State funds, but part of the sub
scripton fund. High Republican authority
guarantees the statement that White will BE-
put OUT OF the treasury by forcible means next
week. and tnat If the banks where State mon.
eys are deposited refuse to recognize Treas
urer Holbrook's drafts, legal proceedings viii!
be begun in order to vindicate Holbrook's title
to the Office. The crisis is at length ut hand
The next news will probably be OF arrests sur
render, or a bloody conflict. The present con-
dition of affairs cannot long remain.
SATURDAY, Jan. "a, was day of great
excitement in Augusta, the capital OF the
State, and also throughout the state. Three
companies Of troops and Calling gun garris-
oned the State House. The Dai y Standard
fusionist, indulges in infiamatory ap-
peals. Gov Smith says the Republicans
may have all the fighting they want Capt
Black, of the fusionst Governors staff, says
all he asks is to be arrested. It is reported
that he has q case Of carbines seereted in his
office. The Republicans are alleged to have
discovered fusion plot to seize 1.-THE State
house Saturday night, which accounts for the
hurrying to and fro of military commands.
The State House is filled with armad man