The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1880-01-22
THE MAINE MUDDEE.

THE MAINE MIDDLE.
Z The Fusionist Legislature had brief SEES
sion on the 18th, but made no attemptto trans
act business. The Republican members were
not in session, having adjourned at an early
hour IN the morning, after an all-Mght session,
until the 17th The Fusionist committee APP
pointed to investigate the bribery charges met
and took considerable testimony. A cousin of
William r. White swore that an effort was made |
by the latter to bride him. and that he himself |
told White that Swarm could be bought White |
refused to obey summons to appear before
the investigating committee, alleging that it
not legally organized, and had no author
1ty to administer oaths or compel the
attendance of witnesses Maj Gen. Chamber
lain was formally called on to recognize the
authority of Acting Gov Lamson but refused,
basing his action on the order of Garcelon
directing him to take charge of the institutions
and property of the State. 0. D. Baker, coun-
sci for the Republican Advisory Committee,
delivered an opinion to the effect that there
was no Acting Governor, as Lamson, the claim
ant, was not President of a constitutional Sen
ate .i.t}H
The situation at Augusta was virtually I'M
changed on the 18th. The Legislature met at
the usual hour, the Republicans remaining
but transacted little business. The
Election Committee reported III favor
of unseating Dunnell, Republican member
from Westbrook, and the seating of Stiles, Dem
ocrat, on the ground that Dunnell had but TIVE
majority, and three men at least voted for him
who had no right to do so. Action on the re- i
port was postponed. r
Everything was quiet at Augusta On the 18TH
To- L
ported, giving the seat of Donnells, of West
brooke, Republican, to Merritt W. Stiles, DEM
ocrat. The report was carried without oppo-
sition, and Stiles qualified and took his seat
Acting Governor Lamson issued an or
der to the Sheriff of Kennebec
county, informing him that his
deputies were no longer required to pro-
tect the public buildings, and directing him to
dismiss them. The Sheriff refused to obey
the order. The House Bribery Committee
continued it's Investigations, but elected
nothing of importance
The Name Supreme Court, on the 10th inst,
answered all the interrogations submitted to it
by the Legislature. The decision was in favor
of the Republicans and adverse to the Fusion
lists upon every point The Legislature went
into the election OF Governor, the choice fall
GERS were also chosen. In the House, the re-
port of the Election Committee declar-
ing William Murray, Fusionist. of VAS
salboro, elected to a seat instead
Of Rev. DR.. Nathaniel Butler Republican, was
adopted, thus bringing the members of the
House to r. Gov. Smith delivered brief in
augural address, and also issued an order re-
hevlng Gen, Chamberlain from the command
of the State militia. The Bribery Committee
continued it's investigation. Thomas B.
Swami repeated in greater detail the state
ments previously made by him in regard
to the methods adopted by Wallace R. White to
induce him to stay away from the House or re-
sign his seat Scion Chase corroborated Swann's
testimony in certain particulars James o.
White, member of the Legislature and cousin
Of Wallace R. White, testified that the latter
offered him 81, 900 to stay away from the Legis-
lature. Wentworth and Cushman, members of
the House, swore that efforts were made to
bride them to absent themselves from the
State House.
Saturday, the 18th of January, was lively
day at the Maine State capital The Fusion
Legislature met in the forenoon, and, after the
appointment of committees by both the Senate
and House to take into consideration the situa-
ton Of affairs and report upon the best mode
OF procedure adjourned until Monday, the
18th. Immediately after the Fusionists dis
persed the Republican members Of the
Legislature took possession of the State House
and elected Daniel f. Davis Governor, S. j. 4
Claiborne Secretary of State, J. W. Fogler
Treasurer, Eel. B. Cleaves Attorney General and
S. j. Gallaghan Adjutant General Davis was
sworn n as Governor and delivered an inaug-
ural address, After the transaction of some
routine business both houses quietly adjourned.
During the session Blaine came upon the floor i
of the House and was received with the widest
demonstrations of applause.
The Republican Assembly held q brief SEES
sion at Augusta on the 10Th inst, but did Moth
ing of Importance. After the adjournment
Gov. Davis gave orders to exclude the Fusion
lists from the State House. In the afternoon
the latter, headed by Gov. Smith, pre-
sented themselves at the gateway of
the Capitol, but admission was denied
them, and they proceeded to organize and
transact their business on the sidewalk. After
very short session, at which itwa determined
sions from day to day, they adjourned. The
Secretary of State and Governor secured |
rooms in the same building Money enough. |
1t ls said, has been guaranteed TO run !
their Legislature all winter, and pay |
every man his salary. They say they intend |
10 appeal TO Congress, and will soon have
committee there to investigate matters. The |
Fusionists were very indignant at their exclu-
sion from the Capitol. They say Gov. Smith
could have had 10000 men in readiness at
moments notice, but his counsel has been
for peace, and has prevailed. The State Treas
urer issued an order instructing the subordi-
mates of his office not to honor any demand for
the payment of money from the treasury en-
anatlng from. Or issued by, the authority Of
either of the Legislatures until further advised /
by him. .. y. ,.,
The Exodus Investigation.
The committee of the United States Senate,
of Messrs. Voorhees,, Vance, Pen