Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-01-10
THE nArnE CRISIS.
General ChambsElsin Assames the
Direction Of A AfEaIrs-The sIOnse Of
Representatives Wiahsnf n auo.
rum--The Bribery Cnses-Eep pnD.
ltcans Untted,

rum--The Bribery Cnses-KeE EnD.
Itcans United.
Early yesterday morning Major-Gen-
eral Chamberlain issued general or
der, saying. that in view Of the extra
Ordinary situation now presented at the
seat Of government, he would assume
command and protect public property
and the institutions of the State in
trust for the people until ths Cover
nor's successor has been legally elected
and duly qualified. BY this order Gen.
Chamberlain assumes, temporarily, the
Office of Governor and Commander-in-
Chief. The entire police force at the
State House was changed this morning,
those indicated by General Chamber
lain taking the place Of those who have
been drilling there for several weeks.
The change was quietly made.
At the opening Of the Legislative ses-
sion but one Republican appeared and
took his ssat-Senator Locke, of Cum
berland. The vote on the bribery order
was reconsidered. aud the order laid ON
the table. t...
The Committee appointed on the Gu
bernatorial votes is composed of Messrs.
Atwell, Thompson of knox,, Barrett,
Locke, Dingley and Flint.
A large number of remonstrances
were presented by persons claiming
seats in the House. D. L. Murch, of
Ellsworth, claims the seat of Eugene
Hale. A committee Of five were appoint
ed to investigate the attempted bribery
Of men. bers.
In the Senate, an order was passed
asking the Treasurer for the rames OF
Senators, since 1879, who have returned
illegal mileage to the Treasury. The
President stated that it had been init
mated that after the adjournment the
Senate Chamber would be taken pos
session Of and that the necessary pre-
cautions would be taken against it.
A committee of fifteen was appointed
in the House on the gubernatorial
votes. There was less than quorum
In the House at any time and the ses-
sion dragged along, several Of the mem
bers sending out for lunch.
The House continued in session all
the afternoon, waiting for q quorum.
No business was transacted. About 40
members were present, conversing in
groups, with anxiety depicted on their
countenances. Mr.. Talbot, the speaker,
Col. VIM. Dickey, Mr.. Plaisted, Mr..
Perry, of Camden, and other leaders,
had frequent consultation and appeared
extremely anxious at the situation OF
affairs. Fears seemed to be expressed
and grave apprehsnsions entertained
that the Republicans were about to
swoop down upon them and capture
the Government.
A committee was appointed to wait
on Gen. Chamberlain in regard to the
condition Of affairs. They inquired II
he weuld use his power to protect the
two Houses. The General would make
no promise, but that ihe wonld do his
duty as acting Governor and Comman-
der-in-Chief no one one doubts. The
House was evidently anxious to get a
quorum. The Fusionists again sent
for Mr.. Voter, of Pennington, who had
frequently refused to take his certifl.
cate. 1t was reported that the session
was prolonged in waiting for Mr.. Vo-
ter, but he failed to appear, and, at a
quarter to six O'Clock, the House ad-
jUurned without transacting any busi-
ness whatever.
While the Fusionists leaders are do
ing their best to rally their forces by
constant caucuses and personal appeals
1t is the general opinion that their for
ces are weakening, and, If it shall
prove to be the plan Of the Republicans
to tire their opponents out and make
them give up from sheer exhaustion,
the early developments seem to argue
success.
The following special order was is
sued by Acting Governor Ch amberlain
this afternoon: Lieutenant Colonel
John Marshall Brown will charge him
self with the duty OF examining the
several public rooms, with view to
heir security, and is authorized to
make such arrangements for guards as
10 may deem necessary for the protec
ion of pubic property.
The administration Of General Cham !,
,ellain Is heartily recommended. =
There was much talk last night of a =
suggested by the Fusion
SITS, but IL meets with no favor from !
he Republicans, who are more COM Il
'actly united than ever. Their con- v
erence meeting this afternoon show =, -
d them to be unit, with a determine "
ion 10 stand together and not suffer ~
he least break in their lines. The :,
'olicy they have adopted Is perfect y
y peaceful one, although the more i'm q
ulsive ones are in favor of at once
aking possession of the State. House by
orce of arms. This project does not t.
leet with any favor from the leaders, n
Tho counsel patience and coolness. h
During the days session Thomas B. h
wann, OF Minot, rose and read state n,
lent that $1,000 had been paid him not e.
, appear at the organization of the o.,
legislature. He stated that the money r.
ad bsen paid him by Wallace R. W
White, Of Winthrop, and that he to
5wann) should not claim it. Mr.. Har- nj
man, of Kennebunk, testified that the 4
Ime offer had been made to him by Mr.. bo
1hite. N
AUGUSTA, January ga special dis. W, W.
itch to the Boston Herald" in rela-
on to the Swami and Hartman stat e. A
snts, adds:
at is charged that when White left en-
arriman in the Court House to go af- in
r the money he was followed down tn
ate street and seen to enter Mr.. dis
aine's house. Upon leaving 1t he wa
,nt directly to the Court House." br,
New YORK, Jan. 9.-The agents at sto
lgusta, Maine, of the Associated Press To