Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-09

AUGUSTA, January Sth.- Both branches OF the
Leg stature assembled quietly at 10 o'clock. There
was no comparison between the crowd and that of
yesterday. Sentinels were stationed at the doors,
the police force continuing under control of the
Sheriff and Mayor.
THE CORRUPTION CHARGES.
Immediately upon the opening Of the Senate,
Senator H0bson, OF Lincoln, offered the following
Ordered that joint select committee Of three on
the part OF the Senate with such as the House may
appoint, be appointed by the Chair to investigate
the charges of bribery and intimidation alleged to
have been attempted on the members OF the l. gis-
ature since they received their certificates with
power to send for persons and papers, and that the
committee be instructed to commence their investi-
Cation to-day on the adjournment OF this session,
and report soon may be.
This order was opposed by Senators Locke,
Harris, Berry and other Republicans, on
the ground that there only street
rumor for the charge of bribary the part of
the Senate. II members of the House had been
briDed or intmdated then the investigation should
begin there.
The order passed.
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
On opening the House, the Speaker invoked good
order and intimated that the scenes enacted yes
terday by outsiders would not be repeated. He had
scarcely finished speaking when the doors were
opened and the WINDOWS thrown up, ana the llipa-
tient crowd rushed in. After the p Ople had en-
tered quiet again restored, but at one time
trouble was imminent.
The record of yesterday read, and showed
that not more than seyenty-two votes were thrown
for any candidate voted for.
Hale announced the presence of sixty certificate
members being Republicans who withdrew yester-
dav who were ready to be qualified.
They were conducted 10 the Council Chamber,
but acting Governor Lamson declined to qualify
them at present. as he did not exactly know the ex-
tent Of his powers in that direction but should in
form himself.
The House then quietly adjourned
The members will undoubtedly be qualified to-
morrow Mr. Sproul of Veazie among the number,
who will act with the Republicans, giving the Re,
publicans majority in the popular branch should
the members from the five cities be admitted.
RESUME OF THE SITUATION.
CHICAGO, January sth.-The Inter Oceans Au-
glIsta special, which is understood to be inspired by
the most pro onnent Republican politician in Maine
says: At midnight, although many rumors are
rife nothing be stated positively as to what will
take place tomorrow. 1t is said that the Fusion
caucus voted tonight to seat the members from the
five unrepresented Cities but opinion is divided
to whether such action will be taken.
1t is also reported that the first action will be to
elect a Governor, and after that is done to seat
these members.
1t is stated as a fact that an injunction will be
put on the State Treasurer against the payment of
any moneys, on the ground of Illegal organiza-
ton OF the Legislature, quorum having acted in
its organization.
Midnight havilg arrived, Governor Garcelon and
the Council have ceased to fill their executive posi-
tions and the State is thus relieved Of the most
corrupt, vianious and disgraceful head which ever
dsgraced any State inthe Union.
JoURNALIsTIC VIEWS.
The Times publishes two columns of fine print of
editorial extracts from sixteen papers, representing
-
situation in Maine. Only three-the Cincinnati En-
quireT st. Louis Republican aud Boston Globe
(Butler's orgau)-approve of Garcelons course. All
the sthers denounce it in more or stawart terms
The Times itself has been throughout consistently
and bitterly hostile to the whole proceeding.
AN APPOINTMENT BY GARCAoN.
PORTLAND, January sth.-Repubcan County At.
torney-elect Coombes was yesterday appointed to
that position by Governor Garcelon and confirmed
by the Council He viii probably decline the ap
pointment and demand his certificate
CALL FOR RETBAcTIoN.
AseUsrA January Sth.-A few days since the
Portland rguS stated that S Soule, Deputy Sheriff
of Kennebec county, approached J. S. Mendell,
Representative from Hartford, with an offer OF
money for the purpose Of influencing his legislative
action. Souie has given the Argus forty eight
hours to retract, or the proprietors win be called
to answer in the Courts.
REPUBLICANS HAPPY.
The Republicans are happy tonight, and report
their secret caucus this afternoon as very satsfac
torv 1t was a meeting for conference, to settle
clearly the various points hitherto partially obscure
They VII act together as one man.
ANOTHER COMPLICATION.
Members OF the Council are of the opinion
that their term of office has expired, though this
affairs 10 he