Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-10-22
THE EXCITEMENT IN BALTIMORE.
Police Beard and Gov. Swami.

The Baltimore AEssrtcas of this morning
says-The Board of Police Commissioners
were In consultation during the merning (yes-
terdayl with their special counsel, Messrs.
Thomas :. Alexander, Archibald Stirling, Jr,
and Henry Stoekoridge, Esqrs. 1t is rumored
that communication was made 10 them by
Gen Columbus UDonnen and BENZ. Deford,
Esq IN which there was an intimation that the
matter might be settled BY a com promise, based
on conversation they had with the Governor
on Saturday evening. This not coming direct
from the Governor, was, Of course, not CON.
sidered, the only question for their cousidera-
ton being the summons of the commissioners
TO appear before the Governor this morning
O'Clock.
We have no oficial information as 10 the
course 10 be pursued by the board, but IL was
rumored last night that they had resolved not
toappear In person in answer to the summons
or the Governor, but that their counsel will
proceed to Annapolis this morning and en- ter a
formal protect in writing against the Jurisdic-
ton OF the Governor in the matter. That tney
will deny his right to remove them on the
charges made. or to in vestigate those charges
with the view TO their removal, further than
to base proceedings before a competent legal
tribunal for their trial Tor any alleged misde-
meanor that may be brought against them
The committee who presented the memorial
for the removal Of the board, headed by Geo.
w. Herring, II is announced, are also sum.
moned TO appear before the Governor at the
Executive Chamber this morning.
1t Is understood that about one hundred and
twenty affidavlts have been laid before his Ex-
cellency, probably D halt dozen of which con-
tain vague charges Of rather a personal char
acter against the Police Commissioner
Gov. Swami left Annapolis on SATURDAY.
morning tor Washington, W here he Is reported
as having had an interview with President
Johnson relative to affairs in this CITY. What
the result of the interview was is unknown
Gov. Swami lett Washing gton on Saturday ,f-
ternoop, and spent yesterday in Baltimore
Ex-Goy. Pratt yesterday visited Mr.. Swami
an q mad an Interview with him.
The .'Boys in Blue and the members of the
several Union Leagues were busily engaged
in canvassing the city on Saturday. and en-
rolling the names of such citizens as pledge
themselves TO support the city authorizes in
resisting Mr.. Swann's interference.
On Saturday evening an enthusiastic meet
ing OF the committee appointed on Friday eve-
ming assembled at the rooms OF the Uncondi-
uonal Union Central Committee TO report the
result of their days work. Gen. wooiley pre-
sided, with Col. Smith as secretary. Over ii We
thousand men were reported as ready and
willing TO sustain the Commissioners In the
discharge of their duties.
1t Is said that jor General John X. Kenly,
Najer General Denison and Brigadier General
Woolley have all visited the Mayor and Com
missioners and rendered their services in any
capacity.
Gov Swami remained in the city all day
Yesterday, and will 60 to Annapolis this morn
ing. He was in consultation yesterday with
Ex-Goy. Pratt, OuterbrIdge Horsy and i
Dixon Roman.