Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1880-01-23


situation and Importance of my answer to your
question, demand that l should give to it the
most earnest attention. am acting under au-
thority devolved on me by virtue of the follow
ing order:
STATE or MAINE.
AUGUSTA, Jan. 5, 1880.
General Order No. 49,.
Major General j. l.. Chamberlain is hereby au-
thOrlzed and directed to protect the public prop
erty and institutions of the State until my sue
cessor is duly qualified.
lSignedl ALoNzo GARcELoN Governor.
s. ID. LEAvITr, Adjutant General.
In the attitude which things have now taken
the responsibility resting on me under this order
involves the liberties of the people their most
sacred property; and the stability of the consti-
tutional Government, their highest institution.
am thankful that you feel and understand
this, and realize equally with myself the inn
portance of our proceeding with caution.
Your inquiry virtually calls upon me to decide
question of constitutional laws, which is a
matter falling not at all within the province of
my department In my military capacity have
not the privilege OF submitting questions to any
tribunal competent to decide them. The Con-
stitution declares that the Justices of the Su-
preme Court shall be obliged to give their opin-
ion upon important questions of law and upon
solemn occasion when required by the civil
branches of the Government, but that privilege
is not accorded to the Military Department.
Supported by the decision of the court, should
obey without moments hesitation but solemn
ly believing that if at this juncture l abandon
my trust there will be no barrier against anarchy
and bloodshed, cannot under the present Cir
cumstances recognize your authority as Cover
nor of Maine.
There are only two ways 10 settle the ques-
tions now at issue and agitating the public mind
by following strictly the Constitution and
laws, or by revolution and blood. In this alter
native, and standing where must be Judged by
God and man, can only hold fast in my place
and implore those who have power TO decide
these questions by appeal to the peaceful course
of law.
Believing that this answer must commend it.
self to your judgment as the only one possible
for me to give. and with the highest respect and
servant, j. l.. CHAMBERLAIN.
Maior-General.
The statement that Lamson objected TO the
Republicans coming into the state House
should have read 'Mr. Lancaster, Superin-
tendert Of Public Buildings." General Cham
berlain regrets that the erroneous report was
eirc ulated. When the arms were removed to
Bangor, Lamson gave has full consent
At ;45 O'Clock a committee of the Repub.
licsn House to report the questions TO be sub
mitted to the Supreme Court, submitted a
series which 1t was voted 10 submit TO the
Court. The questions are long. Both
branches adjourned at 2;l5 until Saturday,
Jan. IL, at two p. m.
BANGOR, Jan. II.
A statement OF facts and questions were
submitted today 10 the Supreme Court of
Maine by the Republican LEGISLATURE for de-
cision- The Associate Justices will arrive
this evening and court eonvenes tomorrow.
AUGUSTA. Jan. IA.
The Fusion House met this afternoon. A
report was submitted In favor OF unseating
Dunnell, Republican member from Westbrook,
aud seating Merritt w Styles, Democrat,