Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-22
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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 j. L. Smith appeared and took
the oath of office as Governor, administered
by acting President of the Senate, Fills MIR.
Smith then delivered his message The first
act of Gov. Smith was that of revoking
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
to General Chamberlain, he said he would
give his answer the next day. A telegram
says it is likely that Smith will neglect no
means to assert his authority. The Repubi-
cans will be as little inclined to yield as their
opponents. The position of General Cham
berlain is most unenviable, but 1t is believed
that the affair will eventuate by noon to-mor-
row but in what manner ii is impossible to
predict The Republican Senators and re-
representatives. will meet tomorrow afternoon
at the State house, and Should 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: guarran-
tee that body which assembled in1 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 at that
time in their respective houses without any
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 legisla.
tive organization. The Republican legisla,
ture is to meet, pursuant to adjournment, on
the afternoon of Saturday, Jan. II, to take &C.
ton in accordance with the decision of the
judges.
Intense excitement prevailed at the close
OF the day on Friday, Jan. Is, and many en-.
tertained the belief that the hour for peace
full solution of the controversy had passed
There was activity in military preparations or
both sides.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 17.-Gen. Chamberlain
paid no attention to the order of Gov. Smith
CUSTOM taking away his command. He will
remain in his position. Both fusion Houses
met at A. NJ. and after reading the journals
took a recess till P M. After recess the
Houses convened. Considerable discussion
ensued, and sundry resolutions were passed
and committees were appointed. The militia
of the State stoodbv Chamberlain. The repub
lican legislature met at $50 P. NJ. A join
committee was appointed to count the votes
for Governor. At 8 p. M the opinion or thu
Supreme court was received and read. Tht
committee on guber- material votes reported al
follows: The whole number of votes 236, S08
necessary to a choice, SO, 404; Daniel F. Davis
68967: Joseph l. Smith. 47,673; AlonZo Gar
celon 2I,SS1: Bion Bradbury, 264; the remain
der scattering for several candidates. No choice
The legislature then proceeded to the cleo
ton of Governor Daniel F. Davis was elected
A joint convention was then | cid for the cleo
ton of councillors. A Secretary of State wa
then chosen. Mr. Davis appeared and tool
the oath Of office and delivered an Inaugural
address, Both houses adjourned till II a. m
Monday. Gov. Davis issued q notification Il
Gen. Chamberlain that he had been legal,
elected Governor, pursuant to the decision O
| the supreme court, and Gen. Chamberlain &C
knowledged his authority and submitted t.
| him as commander-in-chief. Gov Davis will
continue the care of public property in tn
hands of Gen, Chamberlain. Gov. Davis ISSUED
an order deposipg Maj, Folsom from the posi-
| ton of acting adjutant General and appointed
| Maj, Nye. There was much excitement il
| Augusta, great rejoicing by the Republicans
| and great deal of bitter feeling manifested
| but no act Of open violence was committed