The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-01-14
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Augusta, January 13.-.fhe reported
scheme OF electing the State officers and
Governor has apparently been abandon.
ed, both parties seeming willing to avail,
the decision Of the Supreme Court, before
proceeding further. Lamson, who claims
TO be acting Governor has rs yet perform
ed no official act that ut all interferes with
the prerogatiyes OF General Chamberlin,
The House took u recess until two o'cl 0ck
p. u.
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE.
AUGUSTA, January lS.-The following
orders have been promulgated:
STATE or MAINE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, I
AUGUSTA, January l2, 1880. J
Joshua L. Chamberlain, Maior-General
Commanding.
DEARs Having entered upon the du'
ties OF Governor OF Maine under crit
ical circumstances, it is important for me
to understand whether you are prepared
10 recognize my authority as such.
Respectfully,
JAMES D. LAMsoS, GOenor.
STATE OF MAINE, |
AUGUSTA, January IS, 1880. J
To Hon. James D. Lamsoa:
SlR:-I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt Of your communication inform
ing me that you have entered on the
duties OF Governor, and desiring to know
II am prepared to recognize your au'
thority as such. The gravity OF the situa'
ton and the importance OF my answer to
your question demand that ] should give
10 It the most earnest attention. nm
under the authority devolved on me by
the virtue OF the following order:
STATE OF MAINE, |
AUGUSTA, January 8, 1880. (
Special Order, No. 40.
Major General J. l.. Cnamberlin Is here
by authorized and directed 10 protect
public property aod institutions Of the
State until my successor is duly qualified
[signedl ALoSzo GARCELoN,
GorernOr,
rSipned1 S. D. LEAvITT,
Adjuidm General.
In the attitude which things have now
taken, the responsibility resting on mo un'
der this order involves the liberties OF the
people, their most sacred property and
the stability OF the Constitutional Govern
ment, their highest institution: l am
thankful that you feel and understand
this and realize equally with myself the
importance OF proceeding with caution.
Your inquiry virtually calls on me tc
decide question oi constitutional law
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 the only tribu
nal competent 10 decide them. The Con
stitution declares that the Justices OF tht
Supreme Judicial Court shall be obliged tc
give their opinion upon important ques
lions al law and upon solemn occasions
when required by the civil branches o
the government; but that privilege Is no
accorded to the military department. Sup
ported by the decision OF the Court, !
should obey without moments hest
tation, but solemnly believing that !
at thIs important juncture ! abandon M
trust there will be no barrier against an
archy and bloodshed, ] cannot under th'
present circumstances recognize you
authority as Governor OF Maine. There
are only two ways to settle the question!
now at issue and agitating the public mind
by following strictly the constitution an!
| laws or by revolution and blood: In tnl
alternative, apd standing where must .
Judged By God and man, can only hoI'
last In my place and implore those wh
have power 10 decide these question
Ly appeal TO the peaceful course OF law.
Belieying that this answer must CON
mend itsell to your Judgment as the onl!
one possible for meto give, end with u
highest respect and esteem, l have "
honor 10 be your obedient servant
TSivnetl1 J: l.. CHANDERLIN,
Major General.
BRIBERY INVESTIGATIONS.
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