The daily union., 1856-11-05
Prom the Baltimors Sun Or y,,,.,,.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE GOVERNOR or !,
RFhkSD TO the MAYOR OF BALTIMORE "A

Prom the Baltimore sun Of ycs,s,s
COMMUNICATIOS FROM THE GOVERNOR OF I,
'aa-- RFhASD TO the MAYOR OF BALTIMORE @N'
We received At d tate hour last night the foIlo,t
eopyo of communication addressed by Gov Lgon II n
Kinks the mayor Of the city the original having been -
short time previous despatched 10 the residence Of
Kinks 1t viii be seen from its contents that in vim
the prevailing anxiety respecting the peace Of tn, M
there being no telegrapho communication with Anpan
Gov Ligou at the instance Of official duty has detern
be personally present In the city to-day that be M
be able promptly to cooperate with the mayor in aDv
igency that may arise. .......s .s ..
AS about to go to press, learn that verb.
reply was received from the mayor to the effect b,, n
would confer with the governor early hour in IN.
morning:
BALrmoHE, Nov. g. 1856
Hon Samuel Kinks, Mayor Of Baltinors:
SIN The correspondence which has recently taken p,
between yourself and Major General George H. Ssn,s
copies of which have been communicated to me relative
apprehended riots in the city tomorrow the day
presidential election in addition 10 abundant and rea
information from other sources touching same sub
has impressed me with the belief that very serious s
OF the public peace may occur that occasion AM
the laws set defiance unless the most prompt and
ergetc taken by the constituted auIhoe
provide for such a contingency.
There being telegraphc communication between B,
tmore and Annapolis, have come to this city al m.
urgent request of many highly respectable citizens to n
present the post of duty and prepared should the
gency Of the occasion require IT 10 discharge whaer
duty may be devolyed upon by the constitution AMI
he laws of this State TO preserve the peace aud good o
# society, and TO maintain unmpaired the AUTHORITY
law. "
Being here it will afford great pleasure to co-ope
with the city authorities in the adoption Of any mea
that is likely TO prove eifectua in accomplishing the u
poses above indicated should the emergency arise a
for that purpose viii be most happy to confer with y
in reference official duties at any hour To- night
tomorrow that may suit your convenience.
No citizen OF the State would regret more than mys
he necessity Of calng upon the military TO aid The t
authority in maintaining order and preserving the put
peace; but, the executive of the State am clothed viii
responsibilities from which | dare not shrink The laTl
must be faithfully executed !" every citizen without \
gard his political religious opinions be proe
ed in the peaceful exercise of all the and privilege
guaranteed TO him by the constitution " the State AMI
the supremacy of the law and the legay-constuted al
thorties maintained at all hazards.
To effect these objects shall feel it my imperative dutr
if the emergency shall demand IL promptly 10 exercise
the constitutional authority with which the executive
invested and shall confidently rely upon the prompt a
sstauce and cooperation of the corporate authorities
this city, and of all citizens who are friends of ord
and who duly appreciate the blessings of constitution
government
Believing, sir that you equally desirous with mys
10 meet promptly all your official responsibilities ars
hoping sincerely that occasion may arise demap
ing the exercise of any unusual and authority
preserve the peace Of the city and the security of our
low-ctzens in the exercise OF their civil rights
am, very respectfully, yonr obedient servant
I. WATKINS LIGON