The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-01-16
Maine.
rus rusloYIsrs READY FOR A Fight.

IuE flSioNISTS READY FOR FIGHT.
B0sToN, January 15.-A Lewiston ME
| special says: "Thc excitement here last
night was intense. The Fusionlsts openly
| boast that they have six hundred me1 in
Lewiston ready to obey the orders OF Mr.
Lamson. over sixty Fusionists, every one
OF whom was heavily armed, left for Au-
custa yesterday b. a circuitous route. The
Lewiston Light Infantry, one OF the two
Irish companies here. 1t is reported, will
obey Lamson's orders"
FIFTY MEN PROM BATH.
Augusta, Nj. January 15-some Gfly
men came from Bath last night under COM
mand Of Captain Whittcmore, having be-
come alarmed by the report tbat the safety
OF the capital was endangered. There is
good order this morning in every depart
ment.
GENERAL CHAMBERLAIN A "USCRPER."
The Democratic organ here, The Daily
Standard, abuses General Chamberlain this
morning, calling him a ''usurper." In
reference TO the expected opinion Of the
Court it SAYS: - We have no concern about
the questions or answers; the State au-
thorities arc quite indifferent 10 both. Sure
we are they VIII have no influence upon the
action OF the propcrly-con>tltuted authorl-
ties OF the State. Neither the Governor
nor the Legislature will retract or surren.
der the fort until it is bombarded 10y more
etectual missiles than paper bullets. The
Republicans will find ont what il is difficult
for them TO understand, that they have got
TO obey the laws. and submit to the lawful
ly-ordained authorities Of this State as well
as other persons: and the sooner some OF
them learn this fact the better it will be
for them"
AN UNFOUNDED IUMOR.
AUGUSTA. Me-, January IA rHmor
was rife in the State-liouse this morning
that General Chamberlain had recognized
Mr.. Lamson as Governor. A call at head
quarters showed the rumor to be inbound
ed. The police force at the State-Ilouse is
10 be somewhat reduced on the order OF
General Chamberlain.
THE LEGISLATURE TO-DAY.
The Senate met at 10 O'Clock and took
recess until 3 O'Clock this afternoon with
out transacting any business. In the House
the Committee on Elections reported the
giving OF the seat of DOnnell>, of West
brooke (Republican), to Merritt w. styles
(DcmocraD; carried without opposition,
and Style, was qualified and took his seat.
a recess was Their taken until half-pa,t
this afternoon. Notice was gwen OF a Fu-
sion caucus to be held this evening. Attor-
ney-Gencrd Mcclellan denies the report
that he has been preparing warrant for
the arrest Of Chamberlain.
GENERAL CHAMBERLAIN DECLINES TO REDUCE
THE POLICE FORCE.
Augusta. January 1j.-General Chamber
lain refuses to comply with the request Of
President LamSOn 10 diminish the number
of police at the State House. II any change
is made, it viii be TO strengthen the force.
ANOTHER DISOBEDIENT OFFICIAL.
AUGUSTA, January 1j.-The following
order was issued tai. afternoon:
AuguStG, January lj.-Mr. William 4.
Libby. Sheriff Of Kenncbec county: Dear
Sir,-The services Of yourself and deputies
are required no longer to protect the pub
he buildings. You will please dismiss them
at once. Respectfully,
JAMES NJ. LAMSON, Acting Governor.
Sheriff Libby does not recognize Mr..
Lamson as Governor, and declines to obey
the order. He las ordered his deputies on
duty tonight.
TIE MAYOR OF AUGUSTA REGULATING POLICE
MATTERS.
AUGUSTA, January 15.-MayOr Nash has
addressed letter to General Chamberlain
stating that he Will keep at the Capitol only
such police force as may seem necessary 10
preserve the peace; that the officers shall
not annoy any one or interfere with any
ones privileges; and that hereafter admS-
sion 10 the public buildings will be given
ONLY TO membcrs-e elect and members claim
ing seats in the legislature, with such other
persons as General Chamberlain may direct.
GENERAL CHAMBERLAIN ISSUES AN ADDRESS.
AUGUSTA, January I5.-This evening Gen
eral Chamberlain issued the following adj
dress to the people Of the State:
1pgUStd. January 15.-1O the People Of
Maine Believing that l ought to do every
thing TO allay agitation in The minds OF the
citizens Of The State, ! hereby give assur-
ancc that UP 10 this moment calm
counsels have prevailed, aud | see no
present occasion for public alarm. ! re-
gret that messages should be sent from
any quarter which bring crowds Of men
of both political parties into this city. This
is Il Ieat embarrassment in preserving the
peace and in reaching proper solution OF
the difficulties before us. Whatever threats
are made | have no fears for my personal
safety. ii our people would fee! confident
that the disposition made for their protec-
ton is sufficient, although not obtruded on
public sight, and would all keep and coun-
sci patience, 20 that the political and legal
questions could be calmly considered, our
trouble would soon he In way for settle
ment. My attitude towards the Hon.
Mr.. LamsOn, as a matter OF duty, has
been made known in my reply to bis inQu-
nv addressed 10 me on January 18th. At the
same time regard him as in position to
contribute in u high degree to the efforts to
save us from anarchy and ruin, and justice
requires me to say that he has by all the
means in his power aided in keeping the
field clear for lawful and peaceful solution
of the matters at issue.
[oignedl JOHN l.. CHAMBERLAIN.