Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-20

issued Dy authority OF eitner OF the bodies claiming
to be the Legislature of the State until further ad
ysed by him.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF THE SCENE IN FRONT
OF THE CAPITOL.
| BosToS, January l9th.-The Heralds Augusta
special says: At $40 Wilson, of Orono, member
| OF the Fusonist House, arrived at the gate, and
simultaneously Mayor Nash came down from the
| State House.
| Wilson demanded admission, and was refused.
! "By whose order?" he asked.
"BY order of Governor Davis" said the Mayor
Governor Davis ordered the State House cleared
because no business is being transacted in any OF
the Departments neither the Treasury Secretary of
States Office, either house of the Legislature
But" expostulated Wilson, 9" have some valu-
able papers my desk, which must have"
Mayor Nash-I am sorry, sir, but am only obey
ing the Governors orders in keeping you out
The Fusonist Senator Strickland then came UP.
" Can go in ?" he asked.
"No, sir" was the Mayors reply
"I ask admission member of the Senate of
the State of Maine. My name is Strickland and l
can show YOU my credentials"
al ordered not to admit any one" was Mayor
Nashs reply.
"By whose orders?" asked Senator Strickland
Governor Davis" was the response. elf you
have any communication to make in writing, l will
forward it to the Governor
"No, sir" said the Senator, al have no commu-
nicaton to make. am satisfied"
AT 3:45 Mr.. Limson, President of the Fusion Sen
ate, and Mr.. Talbot, Speaker OF the Fusion House,
appeared with the Secretary and Clerk of these
bodies, and demanded admission
Being refused by the Mayor, they asked entrance
as members OF the Legislature only to have it again
denied them. They put the same questions as Sen
ator Strickland did, and received similar answers
A few minutes later Governor Smith came up and
attempted to pass without asking any questions
lie was stopped by an officers arm, when he said :
81 demand admission as Governor"
His authority was not recognized, and he was
turned back.
At this time at least 1000 persons had gathered
at the gate, and the thrOng swayed to and fro en-
deavorinG to hear what was going on.
Representative supposed to be Knowles OF
Bradford, who has sat but not acted with the Repub-
lean House, began Speech in which he denounced
the authorities for refusing him admission IN the
strongest terms.
Presently new diversion occurred, and a cheer
drew everybody attention to where the tall form of
Talbot, Speaker of the Fusionist House. was posted
on the fence OF the State House yard. Clerk Gibbs
stood at his feet with the record book and sundry
papers.
Mr. Talbot said in substance: Since we are
not permitted to enter the legislative hall by a
usurping and illegal Governor, it becomes my duty
to call the House of Representatives to order here
on the nearest possible spot. Gentlemen, to
order"
The reading of the journal was dispensed with
and an order was offered by Plasted of Lincoln,
that the House adjourn to meet tomorrow at Union
Hall, Augusta.
In reading this order, Talbot began: estate OF
Maine, House of Representatives, as near as posi-.
ble," which created a laugh in the crowd He de.
clared the order adopted, and the House adjourned
accordingly.
Lamson, President of the Fusionist Senate, who
had also climbed upor the fence took off his ha and
said, Gentlemen of the Senate will please come to
order"
Plasteds order was then taken up and declared
adopted in concurrence, and the Lamson Senate ad.
| journed.
The members of the Fusionist Legislature then
started down State street, followed by the crowd
An indignation meeting was organized in front OF
| the Augusta House, and speeches were made by
leading Fusonists. Great excitement prevails.
BosToN, January 19th.-A Herald Augusta special
says All is quiet about the State House this morn
ing. The duty of guarding the building is in the
hands OF Major F. E. Nye, Acting Assistant Adiu-
tant-General, and late of General Chamberlain
staff The General left for Brunswick on the first
train this morning The force of police is apparently
| largely decreased, and guards placed outside the
outer doors. The pasfes issued last week are not
acknowledged to-day, but persons authorized are
granted new ones by Major Nye and others of the
staff. Every precaution is taken against the in
terru, ton of business The prospec: is good for
the afternoon will bring forth is a problem. The
Fusonist Governor Smith, is expected hourly to de
maDd admission to the Executive Chamber.
CAUCUS OF REPUBLICANS = THE ADJUTANT-
GENERALsHIP.
Boston, January 19th.-The HeraLds Augusta
special says: caucus of Republicans was held in
the House this morning to if a change could be
made in the nomination for Adjutant- General Ma
jor ]. Gallagher, nominated Saturday, had for his
opponent i'll the caucus then held General George A.
Beales, Persion Agent at Portland for some years,
and defeated him. Now it is believed by some lead
ing Republicans that Gallagher, who is young
man. and has not had Beales' experience, is not so
well fitted to fulfill the important duties of the Office
as Beses Therefore a committee was this morning
appointed to confer with Gallagher, and get him to
resign the nomination, but he would not yield. The
committee reported this morning to the caucus and
a reconsideration orthe vote of Saturday nominating
him was carried, on motion of Eugene Hale, and a
ballot for another candidate taken, which resulted
in the election of Beales by vote of % to for
Gallagher
THE REPUBLICAN LEGISLATURE.
Both houses of the Republican Legislature assem-
bled at 1870, and after the routine business ap
pointed Sprague as State Printer.
The oath OF Office was administered to Councillors
elect Robbie, Campbell and Hinckley in joint Con-
venton.
THE FUsIoNIsTs.
The Fusionists will meet at the Coney House this
afternoon in caucus, to see if quorum cannot be
obtained previous to going to the State House.
JOINT CONVENTION.
The Republican Legislature, in joint convention,
unanimously elected Henry B. Cleaves, OF Portland,
Attorney General the total vote being 1O5 General
George S. Beaes, OF Portland twas elected Adjutant
General, he receiving IS to for Gallagher.
The Republican Legislature adjourned at
o'clock to 10 tomorrow morning.
ORDERED TO BE READY AT A MOMENTS NOTICE.
The Heralds Biddeford special says: The Bidde-
ford Light Infantry received orders this morning to
be in readiness to go to Augusta at moments no
tce Fifty men volunteered to join the company il
allowed This order greatly augmented the interest
and excitement here.
FEELINGS TEsIED-THE FIRST RESPONSE.
Bosros, January l9th.-The Journals Augusta
specials say Governor Smith telegraphed to all the
military companies this morning, to test their feel
| ings The purport of the order was that command
! ing officers OF companies should report to head