Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-01-20
Col. Blood, Victoria WoodhuNs Cas-
of Husband. nosc on Smith's M-
aary StqF. ADVISES Resistance.

itary Stag. Advises Resistance.
In pursuance of his orders to protect
the public property from mob violence,
and to preserve the peace, General Cham
berlain returned the guns and ammuni-
ton which Governor Garcelon had taken
from the Bangor arsenal. This pacific
&C, had strong tendency to allay public
excitement, and to restore confidence. 1t
is significant fact tina, although Cover
nor Garcelon said he removed these guns
simply to test the people of Bangor, some
of them were found loaded and ready for
use. Mayor Nash of Augusta, with his
force of police has taken charge Of the
State House, under General Chamber
lain's orders. This puts the public prop
erty in the hands of legal force, and
relieves that unauthorized band which
had been assembled by the fusion leaders.
Every effort has been made BY the Re
publicans, by Republican leaders and
by the General in command. TO avoid IN
due excitement, but the fusionists have
earned the rcproaches Of all peaceful cit
zens. for pursuing an opposite course.
Since the fusion House declined to give
Republican contestants prompt hearing
and the Senate pursued similarly repre-
hensible course, the Republicans have
declined to take any part in their pro-
ceedings. Monday Jan. ~, the Repub-
lican members elect-those who had been
oerti6cated, and those who were elected,
bu, whose certificates had been fraudu-
len,ly withheld by Governor Garcelon-
obtained permission to hold meeting IN
the State House. The Superintendent OF
Public Buildings, who has frequently
opened, heated and lighted the building
for Greenback political meetings, refused
10 admit these members. When ordered
by General Chamberlain to open the door
he refused, and deied the General. At
Chamberlain request, Mayor Nash open
ed the building, and the Republicans took
possession. This was about SIX o'clock
in the evening, after the fusionists had
adjourned. The legally elected members
then proceeded to organize Legislature.
A House and Senate were organized as
nearly according to Constitutional and
Statute provisions as circumstances would
permit. After organizing, a series OF
questions concerning the legality of this
act was prepared for presentation to the
Supreme Court. Both houses then adj
iourned until Saturday evening. This
action was necessary in order to get the
matter before the Court. The fusionists
had determined to ride rough shod over
the majority, regardless Of law or right
and refused to consult the Court. They
would have succeeded but for the manly
independent and truly courageous position
taken by General Chamberlain. Cover
nor Garceion builded more wisely than he
knew when he ordered Gen. Chamberlain
to protect the public property until his
successor was duly qualified. Gen. C.
does not propose to turn this charge ovel
10 a mob nor to an unauthorized party
He practically SAYS: This property was
entrusted to my care; show me lega
title and will turn it over to you; there
are now two claimants; the question Of
title is a point Of law, which am moi
authorized to settle; / will abide by ths
decision of the proper tribunal-the
Court" His position is impregnable, a.
all fair minded and disinterested parties
will admit.
The fusion House spent most OF thu
week in investigating bribery charges
but toward the latter part Of the week
it spanked up brute courage enough e
proceed with its revolutionary work. The
first Job was to get quorum. Ihis wa.
done by unsesting Dunnell of Westbrool
and Rev. DR.. Butler Of Vassslboro anc
giving their places to fusion contestants
This reckless proceeding was discounte'
nanced BY some of the fusionists, wht
refused TO vote. These conscientious q
,imid men were overridden, as the RePub
lioans had previously been, and the &C
was forced through without quorum
Friday, the House thus frauduleptly or
gained, and still without quorum vot.
ING. proceeded to select candidates fol
Governor. The Speaker ruled that If II
members were present, it made no difier'
ence whether or not the whole humber
voted. Joseph L. Smith and Aionzt
Garceloa were selected as the candidate:
for this questionable honor, and thell
names were sent to the Senate. This
BODY elected Joseph L. Smith Of Oldtown
who went before the fraudulent body and
qualified. Afterwards Mr.. Smith read
message to the two houses. Later, the
Senate and House went through the form
Of electing State officers and Councillors
In this selection, the boy orator, Fogg,
was quietly ignored, though his partner,
the cast-off husband Of Victoria Wood
hull, Col. Blood, was put on Smiths
military staff.
Friday night the fusionists were PIT to
their wits ends by learning that the Court
had unanimously declared their organi-
cation Illegal, and bad given an opinion
favorable to the Republicans. The Re-
pubhcans, being sure of their title. were
willing 10 submit to The Court. the fusion