The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-10-25

Western Railway Company, that has been at
issue for six years, has been closed by direct
negotiations satisfactory to both parties.
The centenary of Methodsm in America
was celebrated here and throughout Canada
Sestei day.
Washington, Oct. 23.--Gov. Swami, of
Maryland, had long interview with the
President this morning, continuing up to the
moment of the meeting Of the Cabinet. He
then Withdrew until the Cabinet had adjourn
ed at which time the interview was renewed.
The subject of the protracted interview was
the threatening state of affairs in Maryland.
The subject was also discussed in the Cabinet,
and there is the best authorit, for saying that
the Cabinet unanimously agree as to the
course of the Government Under the deci-
sion in the Dorr case, it is acknowledged that
the General Government is bound to protect
the constituted author tiles of any and all the
States against domestic instruction, or any
other form of resistance to their authority. IL
is further argued, that, as the State of Mary
land has never been other than member Of
the Union, and her Government is beyond i'm
putation of any form of irregularity or illegal
ity, its laws must therefore be enforced at all
hazards. understand that the form of in
reference by the Gener Government, should
any be required, was agreed upon at the Cab
met meeting to-day. The proclamation of
Gov. Swami is fully approved by the Presi-
dent aud his requi> ition for aid in support OF
his authority, should any become necessary,
will be promptly met
Cabinet Meeting.
The Washington Republican Of Wednesday
morning says:
We learn that the Maryland case was fin
ally discussed in Cabinet meeting yesterday,
all the facts having been laid before the Gov
eminent.
Washington, Oct. 23.-An additional ar
tillery company has been ordered to Fort
McHenry to preserve the peace Of the city.
1t is not believed that any outbreak will
occur, but all parties will be taught that the
| laws. will be strictly enforced and the au-
thorty of the Governor will be fully sustain
ed.
Especial to the New York POST
Washington, October 22-Brsvet Briga-
,ier General Brook, commanding the 4th
Artillery regiment, has been ordered to Fort
| McHenry, Baltimore, with an additional COM
pany OF troops
The Philadelphia I4edgers Washington
correspondent ~fites
! General Candy has sent word that he does
not anticipate any out break. Governor
/ Swami had an interview with the President
! to-day, and received assurance that if he
should call for the assistance of the military
| it would be granted. General Grant, who
| had an interview with the President, and
! was consulted on the subject, said that he
knew nothing Of the merits of the case, and
should of course obey orders. The impress
| ion prevails that Governor Swan will not find
the Commissioners guilty # misconduct.
The Inquirer's correspondent says:
Gov Swan, of Maryland, washere to-day
and had protraeted interview with the Presi-
dent, at which tn. threatening .aspcctof af-
/ fairs in that State was fully discusted 1t is
also understood that the subject was before
the Cabinet at its meeting to day
The President declines to interfere between
the parties In Maryland in any way. but il
officially called upon by the Governor for
military assistance to suppress riot and dis
order, uncomfortable by the State forces, it
will be rendered, as it has been decided by
the Supreme Court in the Dorr case he is
bound to do, upon the requisition of any de
facto Governor.
The proclamation OF Governor Swami ID
fully approved of by the President.