The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1880-01-22


gather in Augusta. Sensational rumors, AMI
threats Of various kinds prevail. A heavy pc
lice force hold possession Of the State House
The supreme court has convened and hav,
under consideration the questions subm:ttet
by the Republican legislature. And the nigh
closed amid uneasiness, apprehension aud un
abated excitement
AUGUSTA, Jan. 15.-Last night so mer
came from Bath under command of Captain
Whitcmore, having become alarmed at the re
port that the safety of the capital was endan
bury, Democratic fusionist, was very violent
to-day, denouncing General Chamberlain al
| an usurper, defyin& the supreme court, saying
neither the (fusion) Governor or legislature
will retreat or surrender the fort till it is BON
barded by more effectual missiles than paper
bullets" A false report was started that Gen
eral Chamberlain had recognized Lamson
the acting fusion Governor. The fusion Sen
aze met at 10 a. IN. and took recess till 8 D
m The House unseated Donnell Republican
and put Stiles, fusion, in his place. The House
took recess till 4;90 p. m. Mcclellan, attor.
ney general, denies that he has prepared 4
warrant for the arrest of General Chamberlain
The fusionists claim that they have neve,
thought OF using force against General Cham.
berlain. The fasionists held secret session
ut night. It is thought they nave resolved to
| proceed to the election of governor
The day closed without disturbance
Or an increase In the excitement.
the questions submitted.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 16.-The fusion House
met at 10 A. NJ. William Murray, fusionist,
was seated in place Of Rev. Dr.. Nathaniel
Butter, republican. The House voted to send
! the names of Joseph L. Smith and Alonzo
Garcelon to the senate to be voted on for
Governor. The number Of votes was 76 The
| senate unanimously elected Smith for Gov
ernor. he receiving Is votes. There were sew
eral Incorporate speeches made. but a con-
servative element was also developed. Vari-
ous sensational rumors were afl0at A joint
convention Of both houses was held. A fu.
sion council elected Mr.. Smith. A telegram
says: Although Jos. L. Smith has been cho-
sen governor he will not issue any orders
that will conflict with the position Of Gen.
Chamberlain. He is not rash man and will
see to It, his position is fully sustained BY the
courts before proceeding to action. He will
await the decision of the courts on the ques-
tions before them, before taking single step
that will interfere with the orders Of Gen.
Chamberlain. Major Smith will not be re-
cognized as Governor by Gen. Chamberlain
After recess joint convention of both houses
was held, and ). L. Smith appeared and took
by acting President of the Senate, Fills. Mr.
Smith then delivered his message. The first
act Of Gov. Smith was that OF rev0king
the order by which Gen. Chamberlain
was assigned to the command Of the militia
and ordering all military commanders
Of the State to report to him (Smith) as com.
mander-in.chief. The order being conveyed
give his answer the next day. A telegram
says it is likely that Smith will neglect no
means to assert his authority. The Republi-
cans will be as little inclined to yield as tkeir
opponents. The position OF General Cham
berlain is most unenviable, but it believed
that the affair will eventuate by noon to;mor
row but in what manner it is impossible to
predict. The Republican Senators and re-
presentatives will meet tomorrow afternoon
at the State house, and sl-ould the opinion of
the court sustain their position, they will con-
tinue the work Of legislation. Many fusion
members will be glad when the matter cul-
inmates and the suspense is broken, and will
participate with the Republicans. Lamson,
president of the Senate, has addressed the fol-
lowing to General Chamberlain:
To Major General Chamberlain: guarrar-
tee that body which assembled inl the House
of representatives Monday last, and adjourned
till two o'clock tomorrow, and the body which
met in the Senate Chamber and adjourned to
the same time tomorrow, can meet ut that
sAAAAS "a uASA ANopN\ViSC AOuoCS "1bAOAb IHJ
interference from any party.
(Signed) Jos. D LAMsoN
Three companies of militia are under
orders from Gen. Chamberlin, but will
not be brought to the city unless needed. The
Capitol guards OF the city are ordered to ap-
pear at their armory at o'clock tomorrow
morning.
The Justices of the Supreme court have
decided all the questions at issue submitted to
them in favor Of the Republican organization
of the Legislature, and by this judicial opinion
the Republicans have the only legal ]egisla-
tive organization. The Republican legisla-
ture is to meet, pursuant to adjournment, on
the afternoon Of Saturday, Jan. II, to take &C.
tion in accordance with the decision of the
judges.
Intense excitement prevailed at the close
OF the day on Friday, Jan. 16, and many en-
tertained the belief that the hour for a peace
full solution OF the controversy had passed.
There was activity in military preparations on
both sides.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 17.-Gen. Chamberlain
paid no attention to the order of Gov. Smith
Qusion) taking away his command. He will
met at 8 A. NJ and after reading the journals,
took recess till P. NJ. After recess the
Houses convened Considerable discussion
cnsued, and sundry resolutions were passed,
and committees were appointed. The militia
OF the State stood bv Chamberlain. The repub-
lican legislature met at $50 P. NJ. A joint
committee was appointed to count the votes
for Governor. At 3 P. NJ the opinion or the
Supreme court was received aud read. The
committee on guber. material votes reported as
follows: The whole number Of votes 236 SO8;
necessary to a choice, SO 404; Daniel F. Davis,
S967: Joseph l. Smith. ~, ,673; Alonzo Gar
celon 2l,SSl: Bion Bradbury, 264; the remain
der scattering for several candidates. No choice
Tho 1oual Id IN <h., o1o
tiOn Of Governor Daniel F. Davis was elected.
A joint convention was then / eld for the elec-
ton of councillors. A Secretary of State was
then chosen. Mr.. Davis appeared and took
the oath of Office and delivered an inaugural
address Both houses adjourned till IL a. m.
Monday. Gov. Davis issued notification to
Gen. Chamberlain that he had been legally
elected Governor, pursuant to the decision Of
the supreme court, and Gen. Chamberlain &C.
knowledged his authority and submitted to
him as scommander-in-chief. Gov. Davis will
continue the care Of public property in the
hands of Gen, Chamberlain. Gov. Davis issued
an order deposing Maj, Folsom from the posi-:
ton Of acting adjutant General and appointed
Maj, Nye. There was much excitement in
Augusta, great rejoicing by the Republicans
and great deal Of bitter feeling manifested,
but no act Of open violence was committed
AUGUSTA, Jan. 19.-All quiet about
viz 0V0tV 4AOA1C tHAo uOAuAuks AUG Uuiluluk
is strictly guarded by acknowledgement Nye.
under Gen. chamberlain. The police force is
apparently increased Both Houses of the
Republican legislature met at 1880 A. NJ and
after routine business elected a state printer
and administered the oath of Office to coun-
cellors elect. The two Houses assembled in
joint convention and elected Henry B. Cleaves
attorney general and George 8. Beals adjutant
general, At 10 o'clock P. NJ both Houses ac-
journed to 10 A. NJ. Jan. 90 The state house
was closed on the afternoon of JAN l9. against
the fusion legislature. No one was allowed
to enter the legislative halls. The Biddeford
light infantry received orders early this NOR
ming to be ready to 90 on to Augusta on a.
moments notice. Fifty men volunteered to
join the company: This order greatly increas-
ed the excitement. Gov. Smith (fusion) tele-
graphed an order this morning to command
ing officers Of companies to report to fusion
headquarters early this morning, and if at
any time the telegraph wires were cut to
start With their companies for Augusna by
rail. The first company to respond was the
Montgomery Guards OF Portland, composed
Of Irish Americans who are Democrats.