Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-10-24
The Maryland Imbroglio.
Proclamation Of cevsrnor s~a.n.


Our dispatches of yesterday gave infor-
nation Of the interview Of General SWAMI
with the Police Commissioners, and their
Intellectual efforts TO adjust their differences.
The following is later:
The case of the Police Commissioners has
been postponed till Friday.
General CAEBY, commander Of the de-
partment, came here from Washington to-
day, and had an interview with the Mayor
and the Police Commissioners. Its under
stood that the object of the visit was to in
form himself as TO the condition Of ahslirs in
this city.
CONSIDERABLE EXCITEMENT.
There has been considerable excitement
in the city to-day in reference to the case of
the Police Commissioners. Upon the an
nouncement Of the fact that the Governor
maintained his jurisdiction in the case, and
his determination 10 investigate and try the
charges of official misconduct, some slight
manifestations Of excited feeling took place.
One person was knocked down near the
headquarters Of the unconditional Union
party. Nothing more serious than this
slight affair had occurred, however, and
there is at present no reason to expect that
the public peace viii be disturbed further.
CONTINUED EXCITEMENT
BALTIMORE, Oct. 22.-Great excitement
still prevails, which is not lessened By Gen.
CANBYs visit TO the city to-day. There are
rumors tonight that the Plug Ugiies of Old
Town are organizing for an attack on the
Radical headquarters in West Baltimore
street. The Radicals have made every pre-
paration for vigorous defense. They have
stored an armory Of revolvers and rifles in
the building, and very strong body of po-
lice and two or three hundred armed ''boys
in blue" remain within ear-shot.
PENNSYLVANIA TO ASSIST THE RADICALS.
There is a belief among the supporters Of
the Police Commissioners that the Radicals
of Pennsylvania are ready to march to their
assistance. FoRNEY's visit to the city yes
terday has much 10 do with the impression.
This is the threatened invasion to which
Gov. SWAMI alluded in his. remarks at An
naPolis this morning.
STREET FIGHT
occurred in West Baltimore on the announce
ment of the Governors Intentions to go on
with the case. Oneman who cheered for Ohm
SON was knocked down. Five others Joined
in the melee, and some of them were severe
ly handled. The timely arrest of all the
parties prevented the fracas from spreading
into riot. In some of the wards the old
row1y organizations which existed before
the war are being revived, and calls are
published in the papers for every Democrat
to prepare for action.
At midnight everything is quiet, and the
excitement is calming down.
A PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR.
The following proclamation has tonight
been issued by Gov. SWAMI:
STATE OF MARYLAND, EXECUTIVE DEPT.
WHEREAS, 1t has came to the knowledge
of the Executive that military and other
are now forming in the city of
Baltimore for the purpose of obstrncting and
the execution of the laws of this
State; and whereas there is reason to be-
lieve that similar combinations are attempt
ed to be organized in other States with the
intention of invading the soil of the State Of
Maryland to deprive her citizens of their
just rights, under the laws, and to control
the people of the State by violence and in
LlfnluatlOns
Now, therefore, 1, THOMAS SWAMI, Gov
ernor of the State of Maryland, do, by this
my proelamation, solemnly swear that the
leaders of all such illegal and revolutionary
combinations against the peace and dignity
of the State, that in the event of riot and
bloodshed growing out of these revolutionary
proceedings, they will be held to the strictest
account, and the power of the State will be
exhausted to bring them to prompt and mer-
tied punishment
Given under my hand and the great seal
of the State Of Delaware, at the city of An
napolis, the 22d of October, A. D. 1866.
THos. SWAMI.
BY the Governor:
JNo. NJ. CARTER, Secretary of State.
BALTIMORE, Oct. Ex-Governor SWAMI
returned last night from his visit TO Presi-
dent JOHNSON. 1t is understood that COM
promise has been proposed by parties repre-
senting the Governor, that the commission
ers should appoint one of the three judges
in each ward, and one clerk of elections,
from the Conservative party. This PROPOSE
ton is now under consideration by the Police
Commissioners.
The Commissioners have been in consul
tation with their counsel and prominent
citizens. 1t is understood that the Comnis-
sioners will not appear in person before the
Governor tomorrow, but will, through their
counsel, file response denying the power
of the Governor to try the charges, but at
the same time declaring their readiness to
meet the accusations before any court of
jurisdiction.
The Commissioners have not entertained
any proposition looking to any compromise,
but declare their determination Of resisting
any encroachment upon their functions.
BALTIMORE Oct. 22.-Three thousand
boys in blue and eigh. hundred policemen
have reported to the Mayor, armed and
ready for duty, but it is now thought that
there will be no trQlble. 1t is reported that
all the members Of Gov. SwANN's staff have |
resigned and sided with the Radicals.