The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-14

went into the building, and so did Hartman.
AS passed by the Court House White stuck
his head out of the window OF the same corner
room and mOiioned 10 me, and 1 answered
the motion with nod Of my head. then
went to the Granite National bank, taking
the money which White had paid me, and
bought this draft on Boston DO not claim
this money, and ii is subject to the order of
the person who furnished II.
HARRIfAN's STATEMENT.
Mr. swan was followed by Mr.. Hartman,
of Kennebunk. who displayed roll of bills he
received, the House apPiaud1ng
The speaker called for order, declaring that
such shameful story ought not 10 he SO re-
csived.
In an impressive manner Mr.. Hartman
called upon God TO witness the truth of his
statement as to the facts and his intentions
when receiving the money.
AND STILL ANOTHER CASH OF BRIBERY.
MIR. Clark, of Nobieboro, next arose and
made similar statement regarding attempts
Custom House Oitice.
ELAINE IN THY MUss.
RosToN, Jan. s-rhe Heraid's Augusta
special says: It is charged that when White
LETT Hartman in the Court House TO go after
and seen to enter Baine'S house. Upon leav-
ing IL he went directly To the Court House.
The House contil.ued in ses hon all after
noon, waiting for quorum. No business was
transacted. About 40 members were present.
conversing In groups with anxiety depicted
upon their conn tena3ees Mr Talbot, speaker,
den, Mr.. Plaisted and other leaders, had fire.
auent sessions of consultation, and appeared
anxious at the sitnatl.n OF affairs. Fears
aDpre tensions entertained that the Repuhli-
cans were about to swoop down upon
them, and capture the government. A
General Chamberlain in regard to the condi-
ton of affairs. They inquired If he would use
his power to protect the two Houses. The
general Won 4 make no promises, but that he
viii do his duty as acting'gOvernOr and com
mandeT-ln-chief No douOt, the House was
anxious 10 get quorum. The Fuslonists
again sent for Mr.. Noter. OF Harrington, who
has frequently take his certificate. II was re-
ported the session was prolonged In waiting
for Voter, but he failed TO come, and quar-
ter 10 the House adjourned, without trans
acting the least item OF business during the
afternoon. While the Fusonist leads Is are
doing th ir best TO rally their forces Dy
copstant cauchses and personal appeals, II i
the general opinion that their forces are weak
ening, and IL II shall prove to be the plan of
the Republicans 10 tire their opponents out
and make them give up from sheer eZ-
haustioD. the early developments seem 10
argue success.
4 SPECIAL ORDER.
The following special order was issued 10y
Acting Governor Chamberlain this afternoon:
Especial order No. ST.
Lieutenant Colonel John Marshall Brown
will charge himself with the duty of eNamin-
ing the several public rooms with "A view to
their security, ana is authorized 10 make such
arrangements for guaTds he may deem
necessary for the protection Of public prop
erty.
fsIgned0 J. L. CHANBERLAIN.
The administration OF General Chamberlain
is heartily commended.
THE LEGISLATURE HOLDS ANoTHEE SESSION.
Boston, Jan. l0.-An Augusta, Me-, special TO
the Journal says: In the House, when called TO
order, there were bat 81 men in their seats.
were admitted by ticket from General Cham
berlains office. At 800 the House adjourned
until Mondsy at 10 O'clobk. The senate all
journed A. II until Mondsy. A re-
committee on State valuation. Mr..
Locke objected 10 such appointments
said 10 he some l"0 stand OF arms cOnceales. in
the large storage room connected with the
State library, and guard of some six To 10
men, armed with mus ketS, placed over them.
Mayor Nash objects to these men remaining
armed in such manner while his police
force Is on duty. and Is ia consultation with
General Chamberlain IN regard To
their removal. A letter has been received
by FuSionist, from A. p. Gould, the sub
stance Of which is follows: SAY 10 all
thst IN iny opinion. the governor ana council
shouid oe chosen before action i taken on
filling any vacancy. also think the opinion
OF tn judges should he entirely diSregarded.
We mus hold the state soYernment at all
events. II il can possibly he done fairly. Let
not Re publican be seated in either House if
ne ca2 ~ excluded upon 1aIr legal grounds"
g<sE ARMS SENT BACK TO ELNGoR.
AEC.CSrAs Jan. lO.-Xne arms brought To this
city from Bangot ana placed in the state
House were sent back to Bangor this AFTER
noon by Crster of General Cham berlain. The
arms We're contained In six boxes, and were
loaded on the ears in the presence OF a happy
CROWD. They were dispatched in charge of
Captain j. ". Berry, OF Gardiner
When the arms arrived in Bangor this eveD-
ing, large numbers OF citizens gathered on the
Eeneiuskeag bridge and greeted the ordinances
bearing train as itpassed. Much enthusiasm
was manifested, and cheers were given fer
tseneral Chamberiain.
WHAT WHITE HAS TO SAY
PonTLAND, J an ,AO-The Advertisers spectae
says: II IL understood that White, accused of
bribery, will reply tnat he received the re>ig-
aaticns and cer'iftcstes as stated, but did not
hold 1le alleged interviews, anu that the stoxy
OF moDey paymeIsts Is a pure falsehOod.
1~hr ID. Lamson Takes the Oath and is Pre-
clasissed Acting Governor of the state -,r
MsiAe.
AUGUSTA, Me-, tan. la-on the assembling
OF the Senate this morning President
LamsOn sent q letter announcing tha he 3 =
the duties of governor. senator Ellis,
OF Waldo, was chosen president pro tenn. TSle
committee on guoernaiOriSl votes reported
the whole numbe. OF votes at i3- SUI: necessary
der a choice, 99,49t. Daniel r. Davis had ~
20: Joseph L. smith. 4 ,6ig: Alonzo Gsrcelon
y, ,AH Brian Bradbury, 2Hl: Daniel +. DAVIS
z0p:remainder seetteTing The constitutional
candidates are Daniel f. Davis, Joseph l..
Smith, AlOnzo GRFceion and Brian Bfadbury.
On the proposition to hold joint cOnves-
flOE for the purpose or Qualifying the 2cfin@
governor. Mr.. Locke. OF Cumberland, Eosdeas
long speech. In which he reviewed theactlen
of the governor and cOuncil. and took up the
cases of counted. out merRbers, and the
grounds UpOn wlsi.h they we're counted 0Eit
Mr. Locke claimed that the certificates issued
by THE governor aud couneit tothose otclOsen
were not legal, andsacts passed by sEch "A body
would not be recognized by the courts or
sSbeyed by the people.
Messrs. Barker and strickland replied
that 10 allGntentS and purposes fhis
10 a legal Legislature. the members holding
certificates from fke governor and counciL
They mean. as hOuOraOe gentlemen, 10 dc
tbe fair thing whennhe investigation should
take place 0efOre sae proper committee OF
che Legislature
a Joint convention was f0czned I'm the
presence OF the secretary OF state and several
of xhe cOBncil. John ID. Lamson
took the cath, and was proclaineG acting gov
ern0r of the state.
Bat o. members were present in Slle House.
and I; adiourned without transseting any
business.
CHAMBERLAIN AID SOVEENOR GAR
oEI0S ISSUE sI.scIAL ORDERS
General Chamberlain has issued the follow
Ing order.
HEADQ a. ARrERs, FIRsx DIvIsIoN. NJ. NJ.
AUGUSTA. Ian, II.
General Orter No. g.
1. The atteDtionsof All military 0rganiza- |
lions now ia the service Of the state. alid OF
All men liable TO military duty in this state *