Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-10-25
The Baltimore TrOubles-Procla-
nation OF Gov. swami.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 81.

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utive Chamber at Annapolis, Cover |
nor Swami said before taking up the |
cases he desired TO correct state |
ment that he had seen published TO the |
effect that he had proposed compro-
mise. When he found it necessary in
examining into the Conduct OF State Of
fcers, he would do it in the shape of In.
structions commanding them to obey
the laws. He could make no compro-
mise of the laws of the State The Gov
ernor said he repudiated the charge that
had been made that he, the Governor of
the State, was associated with rebels
and rebel sympathizers. He was in IA
vor of the prompt reconstruction of the
States upon basis of loyalty. He
could not recognize that any State was
out OF the Union, and he was opposed
to enforcing negro suffrage and negro
equality upon an unwilling people in
any State without their consent. For
this difference OF opinion, he said, he was
denounced as a rebel sympsthizer and q
traitor. He would also notice another
fact. Befote this investigation had
been entered upon, or before any intima-
ton had been given as to what his
judgment might be, military organiza-
lions were being inaugurated in Balti-
more in opposition to his anticipated &C
ton, and threats were held out of the
invasion of the State by parties living
beyond it's limits. He warned all en-
gagged in such enterprises that the laws
of the State would be enforced. He
would now take up the case with entire
freedom from all partisan bias.
Mr. Sterling of the counsel for the
Commissioners, then proceeded to read
the reply of the Commissioners in which
they take the ground that the power of
removal conferred upon the Governor
gives him no power to try them for Of
fetal misconduct, and that he can only
do so after such charges have been
proven by court OF competent jurisdic-
ton. The reply goes on to deny the
truth OF the charges preferred against
them, and In conclusion says: "Your
Excellency, it is because we have upheld
the law that we are now assailed, not
because we have broken it. 1t is for
oftcial fidelity during three years of war
in which we have held office that thi.
political attack by those who, in the
very Executive Chamber, proudly pro-
claim they are Southern sympathizers.
We believe that you had abundant OPP
portunity to know that this board has
done its duty. From respect to your
officlaliposition and from decent regard
for the opinions of mankind, we make
this distinct and detailed denial Of
charges. We cannot recognize your right
to try us. We cannot give up authority
snd duty vested in US and imposed on
us unless upon the judgement OF judi
cial tribunal Of the State we are REQUEST
ed to do So" The reply concluded by
expressing hope that the Governor
will relieve the apprehension of the citi-
zens of Baltimore by refusing to enter
tain this novel jurisdiction, and declin
ing to advance the objects Of those who
have appeard before him and who they
say would rejoice to all the conflict yos
produce in Baltimore.
Messrs. Schley and Latrobe, for petit
TONERS, maintained the jurisdiction o
the Governor, and evinced their readi
ness to argue the question. Governo
Swami said that after mature reflection
he was satisfied that the law gave hin
the power and made 1t his duty to in
vestigate and pass upon the charges G
official misconduct against officers an
therefore he maintained that he ha
jurisdiction in this case.
The counsel for the Commissioners
then announced that their mission Wa
at an end, and withdrew. After COZ
sultation with the counsel for the pet
TONERS, the Governor appointed Wedne
day next to try the case, when witness
will be summoned to appear.
ANNAPOLIS, Oct. %.
AhS SosC VI tue fOllCe OOUulssioLc
was taken up by the Governor this NOR
ing. The complainants were represen
ed by Messrs. Schley snd Latrobe, al
the Commissioners by Messrs. Stoc
bridge, Alexander, and Sterling. T
latter read reply denying the jurisdi
ton of the Governor, but averring
readiness to answer before a court
competent jurisdiction. The Govern
decided that he had Jurisdiction. 7
counsel of the Commissioners tn
withdrew, saying that their mission "
ended.