Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-11-03
BALTIMORE.

Inc new Board sworn In-Actton OF the
City Councils.
There were considerable crowd. on the
streets during yesterday, all apparently eager
to hear the newest phase Of the exciting ques-
ton concerning the police board. There was
no material outward excitement, and the entire
Gay and night police iorce being on duty, all
attempts TO create confusion were promptly
suppressed, and whenever n person who was
drunk or disposed 70 be disorderly appeared IN
the localities where there was a crowd ne was
notified 10 leave, and in seme cases such parties
were arrested and carried to a station house
During the day, by order of the old police
board, Meesrs. Hindes and Wood, their office,
as well as the various station houses, contnu ued
10 be strongly guarded by the regular men and
special force. These steps proved TO have been
unnecessary, as no one seemed disposed to
interfere with the arrangements there for the
time in operation.
Gov. Swami, early yesterday morning, re-
turned to Annapolis from Washington, and
subsequently, accompanied by Gen. J. Sum
merfield Berry, Adjutant General of the State
John NJ. Carter, Esq, Secretary of State, and
other gentlemen, left Annapolis in a special
train, which connected with an express train
from Washington al the Annapolis Junction,
and reached the city at l2k O'Clock. Soon az
ter II transpired that others than the gentle
men named yesterday would be appointed
commissioners OF police. George X. Berry.
Esq, originally appointed, positively declined
on account Of business ENGAGEMENTS, and Gen
John w. Horn, the other appointed, coRsid-
cred himself disqualified consequence of
having lost his residence by a temporary re-
moval from the State, and the police law re-
curing residence of one year previous to ap-
Pointment. In the meantime, however, com
missions had been issued 10 VIM Il. Valiant
and James Young. Esqs, as commissioners of
police, who appeared before Judge Martin, Of
the Superior Court, for the purpose of taking
the oath of office.
Judge Martin said sin allowing these ap-
plicants TO take the oaths req ured bv the LIST
section OF the article OF 1S62. chapter 13l, de-
sire 10 be understood as expressing no opinion
on the question as to the Jurisdiction OF the
Governor of Maryland 70 remove the police
commissioners, who were in the office under
the appointment OF the Legislature, for Official
misconduct, or as TO the validity of the title of
these applicants to the office 10 which they
CLAIM TO be entitled under the appointment of
the Executive In directing 10 be administered
TO these applicants the oath req uired 10 be taken
by them by the act OF Assembly. 1862, CHI I3i
the court performs only a ministerial duty
which may be discharged by the clerk
Messrs. Young and Valiant Thea came for
ward and took the necessary oaths, which had
been prepared by Messrs. Latrobe and Schley
and at once left the court room
Shortly after three O'Clock, Messrs Valiant
And Young, accompanied by Mr.. Garter, Secre-
tary OF State, drove to the office OF the Police
Board, and were met at the gate leading to the
office by Deputy Marshal Manly and several
policemen As the gentlemen were about en-
tering they were stopped by the Deputy Mar
shaI, who informed them that the Board had
adjourned for the day. and that he had received
orders to allow no one 10 enter. They grace.
fully retired and on proceeding TO the Mayor's
ofhce, in the City Hall, were informed that his
Honor had gone to dinner. They then re-
entered their carriage and drove OFF
Messrs. HIndes and Wood, with Mayor
chapman, II Is understood, were in the office
OF the former when Messrs. Valiant, Young
and Garter called and Were refused admit
lance at the gate 1t is proper TO state that on
THURSDAY evening, about 6h O'Clock, the Secre-
Inary ny OF S,ate; John NJ Carter, Esq, served on
Messrs. Hindes and Wood the requisite official
notice Of their dismissal by the Governor
The newly appointed Board issued an order
last night stating that they do not design inter-
fering in any resTect with the police a. now
organized, or 10 Iemove any person connected
with II tor his political opinions, provided be
does not hereafter render himself amenable to
the laws now in force for the government of
the police of Baltimere and in yoking all good
citizens to assist them by their counsel and
exsmple, and that they will use their best en-
deaYors TO prevent any undue excitement,
and that they will also advise all disposed TO
act otherwise 10 quietly and peaceably acqui-
esce In the measures now about being inaugu-
rated by the authority OF the Governor.
1t is understood thai the deposed board of
commissioners have determined to retain their
positions until removed by what they term
the due course Of law. BY special in yitation
a large namber OF prominent conseryatiye
gentlemen last evening met Mayor Chapman
and Thomas ). Alexander, Esq. one of the
counsel for Messrs. Hines and Wood at the
Msysr's oGce. They desired. e1 behalf OF
the old board, to have presented 20 them the
names OF responsible conseI vative in each
precinci, In view OF the appointment as judges
OF the election TO take place on Tuesday next
In all cases the gentlemen declined naming
any one under the existing circumstances.
Mr.: Alexander expressed his desire TO make
good his promise during the Investigation at
Annapolis to give one conservative Judge In
each precinct The gentlemen present sured
both the Mayor and Mr.. Alexander that even
decline TO name parties as judges unless every
other Judge was d man of respectabiiity, and
who had sufhcient property 70 make him anne
nable to the law for direliction OF duty Mr.
Alexander iQum3tP0 nra
that IL was designed TO hold the election on
Tuesday next under the registry OF 1866 and
opportunity to vote. The meeting is repre-
sented TO have been of q courteous character
personally, but as matter of course nothing
was accomplished further than a free inter-
Messrs. Valiant and Young last night made
two attempts to have an intervie " with Mayor
Chapman, but without success.
The first branch OF the City Council last
night adopted the following
Whereas the constitution of the State of
Mary land denies he right TO hold Office or to
vote to all those WHO participated in the late
rebellion. or whoever desired the triumph of
the rebel arms, or who, by word or deed, gave
any aid or counteuance TO the cause thereof:
and whereas the said constitution directed the
passage Of registry law by the Legislature;
and whereas the late Leg stature did pass such
law for the purpose Of preventing the here.
election to be held in this State: and whereas
Thomas Swami, Govern or OF the State, did
refuse TO appoint any but fisloydl and men
OF his own party as registrar and gave direc-
tons TO them to make a liberal Interpretation
OF the SAID registry law in faror of rebels, and
whereas q number Of said registrars did inter-
pret the said law so as TO register many Of the
most violent rebels, encouraging them 20 take the
oath; and whereas the said Swami concealed
the legal opinion Of Mr.. Randall, the Attorney
General of the State, so to give those regis
tered by his registrars in 1866 an opportunity 10
vote at the last election, thereby attempting 10
rample upon the constitution and registry
law; and whereas, having failed In his object
he has now attempted 20 remove the police
commissioners OF the city Of Baltimore without
inst cause, and for political purposes alone
Therefore,
s'Resolred blythe Mayor and City Council of Bal
timore, That the attempted removal of the po-
lice commissioners OF said city by Thomas
Swami, Governor Of this State, is a deliberate
attempt to trample upon the constitution and
registry law OF the State Of Maryland, and TO
place in power those who, during the entire
war, were enemies Of the United States Gov
eminent.
sResolred, That the attempt to remove the
commissioners without just cause, and for
political purposes alone. calls for the con-
demnation Of true Union men throughout the
country. s.l = -
sResolred, That the police commissioner.
owe il 10 the city OF Baltimore and the loyaI
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