Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-19

oil sherman nadc a speech RECOMMENDING al "fl''
cation to Congress for aid Ill repelling attempts,
under decisions OF the Supreme Court, to drive this
body from the State House.
George F. Hill of CoIinthia said We stand to-
4y in very critical condition. The clergy, the
money power and Courts against us. He be-
leved some measures should be adopted for the sub
mission of further questions to the Courts, giving
fair statement OF the case, and he hoped some mem
Der would suggest means whereby this might be
effected. He noticed that several members who yes
terday expressed their willingness to +hed their last
drop of blood in defending our rights were absent
to-day. Applause and aughter.l But he believed
there were sensible men enough left to treat this
question with the gravity it deserved
Ingalls, Of Wiscasset, offered joint order for the
appointn ent OF a committee of FIVE to be joined by
such as the Senate may fit to take into cousdera
ton the situation OF affairs and report to the House
the best method OF procedure. The Supreme Court
has decided a of questions, submitted by an
other and irregular body that this body not e-
gally constituted He thought statement OF the
case might be submitted. We want peace, but we
want our rights. Let us consult together as men
knowing our rights and determined to maintain
them.
Knowles of Naples said he believed the decision
of the Court partisan one but he did not want
to resist by force There were other and peaceable
of meeting this crisis.
Benner, of Wodero, said his position was the
same as HIS and he heartily Endorsed his remarks
Bradbury, OF Norway said We are here legally
and lawfully, but are in perous times and should
act with caution. 1t was the part OF wise and
brave man to submit to the inevitable. If the Court
has been used instrument to deprive us of our
rights it is crime not for US to stand as honest
men. Revolution has come by the action of the
Court. Against this Court have appeal eX-
cept to the people. Let us go back to them. The
balot-box is still left to us. To that we must APP
peal.
He heartily approved the proposed order, and
hoped it would pass.
Robinson, OF Thomaston, also favored the passage
OF tbe-order.
Cushman, of Sherman, still advocated resort to
Congress.
Perry OF Camden, favored the order in speech
of some length. Perry's speech was greeted with
applause, mingled with Kisses, from the rear Of the
hall.
Bradbury, Of Norway. protested against Kisses as
a breach of decorum, and hoped for the good name
here again.
Ingalls, moved an amendment to the order, limit
ing the committee to members of the House, and
leaving the Senate to take independent action. The
order as amended was passed, and the Speaker ap'
pointed Ingalls, of Wiseasset, Robinson of ThOmaston,
Wilson of Orona, Whitman of Harrison, and Hill of
Exeter members of the commi tee. Notice given
that this committee would meet at the Augusta
Hotel Immediately after the House adjourned Both
houses then met in joint convention, and the oath
of office was administered to Chase Rust Priest and
whidden, Counselers-elect.
REPUBLICAN, NOMINATIONS.
AUGUSTA, January 17th.-At l1:3O the Republicans
in caucus in Granite Hall made the following
nations for State officers Secretary of State, Sum-
her j. Chadbourne State Treasurer, j. W. yogler ;
Attorney General, H B. caves Adjutant-G General,
s. j. Gallagher; Counselors, R. S. Browns, Louis
Barker and John B. Hncbley.
CHAMBERLAIN REPLY TO GOVERNOR SMITH.
Chamberlain has issued the following letter in
response 90 that of Governor Smith:
HEADQUARTERS FIRST DIVISION MAINE
MILITIA, AUGUSTA, January 10th.
Honorable Joseph L. Smith-Dear Sir: have
the honor acknowledge the receipt of the notice
served on me this evening by Messrs Black and
s)nal staff which notice purports to be General Or
der No. > Adjutant- Generals office, relieving
from the command of the militia of Maine, and re-
vsking Special Order No. As, which charged me
with the duty OF protecting the public property and
institutions Of the State until the Governor should
be duly qualified. When the matter in issue
involves the very questio', whether YOU are Gov
ernor or not, 1t must be manifest to you should fail
in duty were TO surren Ter my tust except on I'M
doubted evidence OF your authority to demand it, If
you the Ia Iful Governor, you easily relieve
ali embarrassment by affording authoritative
decision OF the Court, to which l am and always
have been ready to yield prompt obedience. | can
not but add that courtesy and the custom OF the
service, to say nothing of the grave complication of
the present situation, give me the right to expect
that you will furnish proper evidence of your au-
thority. have the honor to be, very respectfully,
your obedent servant,
JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN, Major General.
REPUBLICAN HOUSE.
Boston, January I7th.-A HerGldS Augusta spe-
cial says The Republican House was called to or
der at see by Speaker Weeks, and prayer offered.
Representatives Hall was packed with men, every
inch OF space surrounding the seats being occupied
by standing men, while the galleries were a solid
mass of human beings. The taking up of passes at
the outer doors was abandoned at this time Police
are being removed to the foot OF the saircases and
the doors OF the two houses. Just the prayer
ended Blaine came upon the floor of the House, and
was received with the utmost enthusiasm, men get
ting upsn chairs and desks, aid waving hats and
handkerchiefs, while they rent the air with cheers
and shouts. Business entirely suspended for
few minutes and it was some time before anything
like order could be restored. Lot Morrill, and Eu-
gene Hale followed Blaine and received greeting
scarcely less cordial though not so loud The Re
publican members all present with few
ceptons.
Knowles of Bradford, and Temple of Edingn, to
Fusion members, came in and took the seats they
had occupied in the first House, and were greeted
with applause
The reading of the House journal concluded, on
motion, the Speaker appointed fourteen members,
with such OF the Senate as may join, Committee
on Gubernatorial Votes.
Knowles of Bradford wished to be excused, and
Cutler of Bangor was appointed IN his place.
The rules of last year adopted. Also ordered
that the House hold one session daily beginning at
10 AN
The hotels are crowded with men, mostly Repub-
licans who have come here from Bangor, Water
vile, Bath, and other large cities, ready to take
hand in case of necessity.
FUsIoNIsr CAUSE WRECKED.
Boston, January 1sth.-The Reralds Augusta
special states that the Fusionist Governor Smith
says that some of his party yet disposed to make
trouble but he himself is only DESTROYS of withdraw
ing as gracefully possible under the circum.
stances Leading Fusionsts here say their cause is
wrecked.
FUTURE COURSE OF THE FUsIoN1sTS.
BosroS, January 1sth.-The Herald's Augusta
special says: Hon. John C. Talbot, Speaker OF the
Fusion House. in interview this evening" declared
the unfnching purpose of the Fusionist Legislature
to assemble at the State House at o'clock Monday
afternoon, when the report OF the committee on the
future course of the Legislature will be presented
This committee is not in here, but its mem
bers have gone home, after having each been in
structed to prepare individual statement
of what appears to him to be the proper
policy to pursue. Some Of the committee
men are said by Speaker Talbot to be in
favor of asking recognition by Congress. He says
further that nothing would better suit the Fusion
Legislature than to be refused the OF the legisla
tive hall: that in such event no resistance would
be offered but the Legislature will quietly disperse
and abide by the decision of the Court.
THE OUTLOOK AT THE CAPITAL.
AuausrA January 18th Considerable dissatis-
faction is felt among the Republicans at the