The New York herald., 1879-12-28
Governor Garcslon Defines His Po-
sition to the Herald.
NO BACKING DOWN.
The Bangor Arms To Be Removed
at All Hazards.
REACTION OF SENTIMENT.
Fusionist Meetings at Fair
field and Lewiston.
SPEECH BY THE EXECUTIVE
Verbosity Taking the Place Of
Party Passion.

VSrOOSlLy taxing InS f1dCS Ol
Party Passion.
fla CBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
AUGUSTA. Me-. Dec. ~. 1879.
Governor Garcelon gave tonight the following
card for publication in the NEW YoRk HERALD in
answer to request for an explanation:-
AUGUSTA. Me-. Dec. 27. 1879.
sTo J. G. BENNETT. Editor Of the HERA1D:-
'The dihculty grows out Of tho fact that the Gov
srnor and Council connne themselves to constitu-
honal and legal provisions in tabulating and count
ing the votes returned by municipal officers. The
constitution makes certain things to be done by
them imperative; the law supplements others. and
our Supreme Court have given official opin-
ions as to what is to be done under certain
circumstances. Every year there have been
defective returns rejected-that is. not counted-for
noncompliance with constitutional or legal pro-
Visions But this year. in addition to the usual
occurrences in this direction. sort Of mildew or
epidemic to infected several Of larger
cities. These returns fatally defective not only
~ would appear to ordinary mind. but decided
by the rules laid down by highest Judicial tribu
nal. It is alleged. however, that by law passed in
1877 the Governor and Council hayo authority to
make alterations amendments Of the re-
turns. but unfortunately for their claim that
law. even constitutional as applicable to
Senators and representatives, confines any cor.
rection Of the returns to the record made in
open town meeting. and in the whore an at
tempt has been made for correction the record, IL
any existed. was found to agree with the returns.
The simple and only question therefore is. Shall
the Governor and Council follow the mandates Of
the constitution. the law and judicial decisions
explanatory thereof. or in obedience to popular
elaaor violate their oaths Office trample the con-
stitution under their feet aud forfeit not only all
self respect but that which they have right to olai
both from friends and foes long they adhere to
tho line Of duty2 Very truly yours.
"ALoNZO GARcELON."
PEACE NOT YET ASSURED.
The letter addressed by Governor Garcelon to Lot
N. Morrill, in reply to tho latters proposition for
an application to the Supreme Court has had the
effect to allsy public excitement somewhat at least
in this vicinity. Still, the feeling runs high Oh both
sides. and the reports from other sections Of the
State have decidedly warlike tone. The speech de
livered in Lewiston by Congressman Frye has sur
prscd everybody here by its extreme bitterness
Mr. Frye was expected to take q moro moderate DO
sition and to counsel peaceable measures. Instead
he succeeded in inhaming the minds OF his hearers
and in stirring up their worst passions In Damars
Gotta General James A. Hail. himself an old artillery
in the of the rebellion. made speech at an
Indignation meeting in which he declared himself
In favor of peaceful measures but il peecefu meas
ures would not suffice he disposed to resort
to the only remedy left to freemen to insure
their rights-forco. He said he not in favor of
bloodshed, ''but il it must come" he said 81 am
not the to shrink from tho issue lot the re-
sponsibility rest where it beongs.". A republican
member of Congress said to your correspondent last
night in answer to question to what the future
might bring FORTH that he had not tho slightest idea
shut. said he. II would be gratned not to say sur
prsed. If settlement of tho present difficulties can
be reached without bloodshed. 1 do not disguise
my feelings in the least. and FREQ to say fear
bloody revolution After discussion OF the
whole situation. and review of the events which
have transprcd since the declaration on the official
count he sad that no did think 'the incendiary
talk Of public speakers tended promote or incite
rebellion
Gall that is needed" he said, ito onraae anv
honest upright citizen is q reading Of the account
Of tho dongs Of the Governor and Council. That
will make any mans blood boil. fully indorse the
statement made by one Of my republican colleagues
shat eight such men cannot bc found outside the
States Prison those who have perpetrated this
outrage" This IL very strong language very plain
talk and It shows how strong the popular resent.
ment is against tho Governor and Council. "No ex-
simplest and most inexperienced young lawyers
who practised before court would bo as hanod
to have been guilty of trying to justify such in
fanny a. tho counting out of skowhegan or Cherry.
field. Of the sullivan or Goldsboro
case. or the Durham. Cushman case in
Aroostook. For such there mover
was parallel or precedent To read
OF them in all that IL needed to excite an honest
mans indignation. and speeches and editorials can
only CONFIRM and deepen the feeling which tho con-
temptation OF tho facts inevitably Creates" The
HERALD correspondent called the Congressman's
attention to the fact that member Of the Cover
nor's Council intended to speak In the town In
which ho lives tonight In defence Of tho action OF
the Executive Department. Ho said. ''what do tho
people intend to do with the fellow? Hang him. do
you thinkr NO." said your correspondent, 'they
will listen to his explanation" 'well. hopo they
WILL no replied. and the interview closed.
BLAINE FAvons RIGHT py MIGHT
had also long conversation this afternoon with
arepublcan who is in the party secrets and who
prctcnds to know whereof ho speaks. He said that
n fusion Legislature would never DO seated with.
out bloodshcd "The people," no continued,
'are very much excited. They believe that
great wrong has bcen &,erpetratod They believe
that Governor Garccon has been tho dupe OF little
ring of conspirators who have their own ends TO
snbscrvo. They believe that IL the courts had been
appealed TO and decision obtained thero would DO
no reason and no cause for all this commotion.''
"what do you think."I said ''is the sentiment
Of the leaders IN the present cmorgcncyr'
"rhc leaders," hc replied, "are somewhat divided,
but the major portion believe that stop should
DO madc that the pcopo should stand up and assert
tbsr rights even ct the expense OF life and property