The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-01-10

and the matter was referred to tho Commit
tee on Elections, when such committee is
appointed.
The Pennington and other cases were also
referred,
Mr. Dickey reports that the Supreme
Court has nothing to do with the action Of
the Legislature, which drew forth a plea
from Mr.. Hale, defending the Court and
asking that constitutional barriers be not
swept away. lie said that the election Of
officials under the laws passed by this body
as now constituted would NOT be legal.
At three o'clock p. m. the house ad-
journed.
DIsGRAoEFuL scENEs.
BosroS, Jan. IA special dispatch to the
Herald from Augusta, Me-, says; "The
scene in the House of Representatives this
forenoon was simply disgraceful, Mr.. Hale
was gentl tleman, and acted like one, and he
must haye been ashamed of his friends. The
repetition Of the oath after the Governor was
Crowned by the hlsses and groans of the
mob. The Fusionists put things through
regardless of parliamentary law. The scene
was without precedent in New England.
The Fusionists must now stick, and the
Republicans go TO the Supreme Court. 1t
was impossible to preserve order in the
House, and row would have resulted if an
attempt to expel the disorderly persons had
been made.
AUGUSTA, Me-, jar. 7.-The principal in
terest at the State House to-day was cen
tered in the popular branch, the proceed
ings in the Senate barely reaching a ripple
of excitement The Fusion Senators made
a marked concession in voting Is to IL to
refer the matter of the counted out members
to a special committee to act at once. The
committee will probably be named to-mor-
row.
There were scenes in the House never be-
fore witnessed in New England The su-
preme moment came when the Assistant
clerk refused to put motion to adjourn,
and Mr.. Hale, standing upon desk,put the
motion himself; which was followed by
deafenng applause, and the immediate
withdrawal of the Republican members
The whole audience then rose, and there
followed tremendous storm of applause
The audience seemed to be largely on the
side of the Republicans.
The result of the day was nearly tri
umph for the Fusionist5j but the Repubh
cans say it will be ephemeral. How, annie
so much excitement and intense feeling
good order could be preserved, was a mar
vel.
The Republicans held secret caucus to
night to determine en- future action, a
which there was full and free interchang
of opinion.
II is thought that the Republicans will al
r qualify Tomorrow and participate in legis
lative action.
The story is started that the Fusionist
will tomorrow deprive Eugene Hale of hi
seat, but on what ground is not known.
Governor Garcelon's term of office expire
tonight at IL o'clock. James D. Lamsor
President OF the Senate, will temporarl
fill the place. Governor Garcelon is spoke
OF as a candidate for reelection, but tn
friends ofSmith insist that their man shoul
receive the office.
The Fusionists held secret meeting t
night and determined to stand to the pos
c tion gained.
Adjutant- General Leavitt has resigned h
position, and will leave for Washington t.
/ morrow. His place will be temporari
J, filled by Major Folsom.
G The good order which prevailed at Il
i State House to day was largely due to IL
& force provided by Sheriff Libbey and Nay
ia Nash. At the request of Majof-Gcner
Chamberlain, Gov. Gorcelon this mornil
e sent for Mayor Nash to consult with him {
q matters of public safety, and, at the Cove
g nor's request, with the cooperation of M
/. Folsom, the police force was placed und
,f his command.
To avoid any conflict of authority, Il
badges of the State House police were tax,
from them, and all needed duty was pc
formed by the local police, aided by Sher
>, Libbey's force.
THOSE AFFIDAv1Ts.