New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-10-31
THE BALTIMORE QUARREL.

The Baltimore papers are occupied with the discus-
sion evoked by Gov. Lyons proclamation, and tho
CORES Dor dence between him. and the Mayor, which
we published yesterday The Sun says;
"No one imaeiues for a moment that the measures
proposed contemplate the slightest wrong sgalnst the
hun blest citizen of tie land. On the contrary they
are directed simply agsinst that possible and probabs
disorder ard lawle ssness impending the approaching
cav Of election and menaciI the suffrage OF the pso'
pie. Unfortunately, the ques;o Of essity aud pro-
priey involved in the action OF tue Governor is so 10
separately identified with psrty in the view OF almost
the whole Of our citizens that il Is vain to expect and
next tc impossible 10 exert dispsssonate reason and
impartial jud ment in the mater. Ii is only oy bring
ing current fact home TO personal experience that there
ia likely 10 be just spprec stion OF light or wrong
No man who has been deprived OF his political IRAN
chic who has been oyerawed by the display OF force
and weapons who hes been driven from the polls, or who
hss felt that he could only exercise his right at the
peril Of life limb will interpose objection TO the OK.
ercise Of any power adequate 10 the correction OF
abuses such these that the same power. at the
sane lime restores the equality of rights to each ci
zen alike In the midst OF intense excitement all around
us whatever othera msy do, our DUTY to this comnu.
MY reaues that should examine and discuss this
sitter upon its actual merits, aside from party, AUD
learly upon lega and constitutional grounds. We
have done So and shall continue the same course
,L,cush any public viossitudes that may ensue.
Tie sans paper publishes a notice from the Sheriff
Of tie County announcing " his purpose to spare
go proper measure for the execution OF the
"sws, the raiuteI srce OF the peace and tie secu'
"iy of tie rights q the citizen. lie has secured The
servce Of from thirty 10 fifty Of the most respects-
"be citizens of the several districts adjacent to the
city irrespective Of the party, who will a'teud at
1.-The polls for the preservation Of orcer on the day of
"elettion; ether districts, where trouble is appre.
"heIGed, will be also sustained by extra force
The american on the other hard says:
ave believe that tue action lof the Governor 10 be
uuwsrrantable End unjust, having the technical Ian
gusge Of the Constitution its authority; but essen
italy repugnant to the republican spirit aud intent OF
bs. instrument. Apart from all questions OF Legality
It's inexpedency is demonsfrable and the resort to
me ure 20 extreme and usthble Is the more TO be
regretted because il has occurred at time when well
directed Efforts were being made IN gotd fath, aoo
With promise Of entire success, 10 insure Tor us
on Wednesday next a fair and peaceabie election.
The effect which the publication OF the Pfoclsmar0n
proC upon the public mind yesterday csnnot but
have impressed the Governor with the serious nature OF
ibe step be has skeD The community was startled to an
extent that we have never seen eqGale1 Inc move
ment was ewed with general regret by the c0nserva
tive portion Of the public while others were violent
in ther deuuncAtOn and rash IA Their purposes OF 10
sistance With these acts before him, ana with clearer
views than he could previously nave POSSESSED o. me
inpossbity Of it tending in any way to iurtner the
urposes which he proposes venture the nope ths.
the Proclamation will be Withdrawn and the preserya
op Ct The peace Of the city ana the protection OF the
rights of III citizens committed 10 queter and more
efectusl guardianship.
"Maycr Swami in tse letter closing the correspond
erce with Gov Lyon while declining to di,c1ss The
relative powers Of his office az Mayer WIZ t9o'e
cairrtd by the Governor declares that IN the excl
cise Of bis functions, be will be governed ~ tue
authority Of the law We learn that the Mayor hss
consulted several emirent ulktsI whose opinions upon
The subject will be gwen 10 the puolo ct ar early ds
tcp ether with the st.uctiOns TO the ponce regulating
,heir action OF Wednesday next. These ILstIueuons
are designed to euforce upon the police 'ae stfies 'nd
;mpsltsl discharge Of their duties, and OF preserving
'he peace Of the city.
The Chpper holds forth as foIow':
This :birg Is wrcpg, gro.s!y, fearfuily wrong.
1L;s "a a free city. We 90 live Under guarantee
tight. 9. to our municipal government which no Gov
erncr osres to infringe. We aye a6ie through Our
a, other local authorities to strengthen the civil
n. when IL needs 10 be done, by the SHERIFF. posse
81 the utsry force but our OWE coostltused auhor-
dies must co i. We do no: desire 70 say aiegIs
wnts with boiling blood, but we use ten
ptrate language. The pssple Of this CT
will rot quietly submit to this threatened
6espotism, and Wills they are 80 fully "reso-
lutte" az the Governor processes TO be-. to 90
their duty they feel that the grosset possible nsu
70 fiee people bas been put upon them blythe course
If the Governor He las yet time for second
thought. BY the terrible responsibility he is blpdly
essumirg-by The character and general spread Oh
the excitement he has c-esied-by the sure con;e-
qusnees of persistence in error aid 6y the ngI,s
VIC stes and the peace be irifes with we cell upon
him 10 be wise before il IL too late Ana We u.zo
nc ;. earnestly upon every Indignant citizen, sno esp
cislly upon every member OF the American pr h.
,rkose 61isfehce rhfs 6tOc ~ 6e'toerG'ty Al
auiet cool AID deliberate 8. possible In langusee S'
cor Duct
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