The Portland daily press., 1880-01-16
by TELEGRAPH.
AT the CAPITAL.
FUS|ON|STS STILL TALKING
DEF|ANTLY
But Apparently Growing Less
War|ikG.
PILLSBURY ORDERED TO
TAKE A BACK SEAT.
Candidates for Councillors and
State Officers.
MR.. IIAMSON SENDS A PRO
TEST TO THE COURT.
MR.. IIAMSON SENDS A PRO
TEST TO THE COURT.
Talk of Electing Smith To-Day.


Especial Despatch to the Press.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 15.-Today the crowd in the
rotunda of the State House showed large
| falling off in numbers as compared with those
present Yesterday. But the most Of those who
were there, however, believed in making
''treason odious." The party of resolute men
who came down from Waterville under Col.
Heath in the night Pullman train, finding
their services not required in tie enforcement
of peace and order in the State House, the
police force being considered amply sufficient,
went back a few hours afterward in the return
Pullman train.
The Fusionists Swear They Will Defy the
Supreme Court.
All eyes are turned toward the Supreme
Court and its decision is awaited with great
anxiety. 1t is expected to be reached tomor-
row. 1t is the principal topic of conversation
among Republicans, who all say that whatever
the decision may be they will cheerfully ac-
quesce in it. The fusion revolutionists de-
clare that if it is adverse to them they will not
submit to it, but will stamp upon it and defy
it. They profess indifference to it and say that
upon them. They have determined upon
policy which they intend to carry out, even if
it results in anarchy and bloodshed. The
Democratic organ here, the Daily Standard,
roundly abuses Gen. Chamberlain this MORN
ing calling him a usurper. In reference to
the expected opinion of the. court it says:
We have no concern about the questions or
the answers. The state authorities are quite
s,,ls4 1,a+l, %1A%%
will have no influence upon the action of the
properly constituted authorities of the state.
Neither The government nor the legislature
will retreat or surrender the fort, until it is
bombarded by more effective missiles than pa
per bullets The Republicans will find out
what it is difficult for them to understand, that
they have got to obey the laws and submit to
the lawfully ordained authorities of this state,
as we'll as other persons, and the sooner that
some of them learn this fact the better it will
be for them.
4 Curious Woman.
A very modest and pretty appearing lady
appeared in the State House this morning
leaning on The protective arm of her chaperon,
probably her husband. The couple were evi
IDENTIFY strangers. We refer to the circum-
stance because it is the first instance where one
of the gentler sex has appeared in the State
House since the commencement of the siege.
The couple received passes and gratified their
Curiosity in sightseeing to their infinite salts
faction.
The Unfounded Story of Lamson's Rec
ognition.
There has been the usual batch of rumors in
circulation today, the most ridiculous being
that Gen. Chamberlain had recognized LAM
son as Governor by complying with his re-
how f III; Jrfr
Of course the story was false. Let us rehearse
the facts Yesterday it was thought best to
temporarily increase the police force to $50
men in view of the threatening aspect of af-
fairs. This was dstasteful to the Fusionists,
and SO this morning they united in request
through R. w. Ellis and John G. Talbot the
presiding officers of the Fusion Senate and
House, and through Mr.. Lamson, the Fusion
Governor, that the force be reduced to Is men
and that 'sthe State House be kept free from
all persons except members of this and former
Legislatures and all claimants to seats in the
present Legislature, members and officers of
the present state government, representatives
of the press and few others. There was
evidently two-fold object in making this re-
quest; one being what the request indicated
and the other to get a recognition from Gen.
Chamberlain of Mr.. Lamson in his role of
Chief Magistrate. But Gen. Chamberlain was
not to be caught by any such dodge He re-
ferred the communication to Mayor Nash, who
made the endorsement given in another col
umn.
Accordingly Mayor Nash will cause to be
published in the papers tomorrow and on hand
bills the following:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
In compliance with general request, admis-
sion to the Capitol building and after Fri
day, Jan. IS, will be confined to members
elect to the Legislature and those claiming
seats therein, and to state officers and en-
ployes, and such other persons as may present
passes from Major General Chamberlain. APP
plications for passes may be made at the last
door of the Capitol. CHAs. E. NASH,
Jan. 10, 1880. Mayor of Augusta.
The Order to Sheriff Libby.
Failing to accomplish their designs, the
next movement of the fusionists this after
noon was through their Governor, who issued
ukase to Sheriff Libby of this county, in
forming him that his services and those of his
deputies were no longer required for the pro-,
lection of property and the preservation of the
peace. Sheriff Libby does not propose to
Icdfe ulS pOot VI uuIy vi HdNo dly VI Ills uopu-
ties leave, refusing, as he does, to recognize |
Lamson as Governor. He claims to be acting !
under orders from Garcelon. Whether he |
will be elected remains to be seen. Tonight |
there are over 100 men on duty at the State |
House.
Fusionists Denouncing Gen. Chamber |
lain.
Three days ago it was undoubtedly the de- |
sign Of the fusionists to seat Joseph l.. SIN 18th |
in the Executive chair. Why they didn't do |
it has been attributed by some to the conserv a.
tive policy pursued by Gen. Chamber lain
This policy had its influence no doubt, but it
is nevertheless true that many Of those fusion
lists who commended it and vaunted their
praises of Gen. Chamberlain have changed |
front and today are demanding his removal
They have now discovered that he is guilty of |
monstrous usurpaton of au thority They !
have also found out that the position of Major
General of the militia is not recognized by the |
law, and that whoever holds the position bis |
subordinate to the Governor, who is COM
This faction among the fus-
ionists do not like it because Lamson declines
to remove Gen. Chamberlain, and SO they
Wtiio iItiuiooi w 81 pfsCh W ehO oOheseO lOe
Joseph l.. Smith take the gubernatorial chair.
They believe that his very first act wonld be to
GUST Gen. Chamberlain, or at least make an
effort in that direction.
Reasons for Not Electing Smith.
The job of making Smith Governor has met
with several bitches. While some of his
staunchest friends want to see him Governor
they cannot conceal their fears that he has not
backbone enough for the emergency, and that
is one reason why his election has been post
poned day after day. Another reason is be-
cause Garcelon has his friends who want to
see him back again in the Executive chamber,