The New York herald., 1879-12-27


[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
PORTLAND Dec. 20. 1879
There is much speculation as to the amount Of de-
pendence which can be put upon the militia of the
State in the event Of their services being needed
The force is not large 1t is commanded to be
sure. by major general-ex-Governor Chamberlain
or Brunswick. now president OF Bowdoin Col
lege. He has q brilliant military record
and Is very conservative republican. The
lieutenant colonel left in command IS General
Daniel White. OF Bangor. bravo and popular vet
He is moderate democrat but the major. NJ
NJ. Folsom, is an ardent greenbacker and the right
hand man of Mr.. Smith, the greenback candidate for
Governor. In fact Major Folsom is regarded gener
ally as the discoverer. perhaps inventor of csn
didate Smith. 1t will probably be found. II the mat
ter is investigated that very large majority of the
members Of the companies republicans. and they
generally young men. only q few of them having
service during the rebellion. The companies
generally organized for show purposes. and with
no idea of active service. Colonel Mattocks, who
has just retired he should have considered 1t
his duty to obey the orders Of his commander-in-
chief regardless of politics personal feeling. and
30 do Colonel White and Major Folsom, and
majority Of the line officers. It is doubtful If
much dependence could be put ON the men
for real effective service. The men mean
Weu put tn0 Stas0 autnorltles Will naroly
put much reliance upon them for good work. The
Portland Montgomery Guards. Captain John J.
Lynch. is composed of active young Irishmen,
chiefly democrats and the best drilled company in
the State, and their captain k loud in his praise Of
their loyalty and reliability. The composition of
the Light Battery at Lewiston is about the same
the Montgomery Guards, and the fusionists think
this. too could be depended But in
Portland. it should be borne in mind.
there is nothing like the excitement and
hostility toward the State administration which
exists further east that the old companies here.
the Light Infantry and Mechanics Blues. which
have honorable records in the past. will doubtless
obey the orders Of their superiors. Information
to the exact feeling in tho other companies is
limited.
m. MoRRrLL's ACTION COMMENDED.
There is quite strong feeling here that ex-Secre-
tary Lot NJ. Morrill, did very wise and honorable
thing when he appealed to the Governor to ask the
opinion Of the Supreme Court. as the constitution
gives him right to do. upon the questions
now disturbing the State. II is . significant fact
that some of the most influential democrats in
Bangor. including such men as ex-Mayor Laughton;
John Varney, who was prominent candidate for
Attorney General last winter; William T. Pearson.
the lumberman, and others. have united in an ap
peal to the Governor to comply with Mr. Morrill's
request and be governed by the decision Of the
They evidently agree with the ex-senator that the
Court never has been partisan in its action, and
IL not likely. Judging from tho recent opinion of
Judge Virgin In the mandamus case. to be 30 now.
It is not very probable that Governor Garcelon will
comply with the request He will plant himself on
his dignity say he has done his duty and does not
propose to ask the Supreme Court any other
body to back him up and that II the republicans
want decision against him they may work
his letter receives q favorable or an un-
favorable answer. or is wholly ignored. Mr..
Morrill, is credited with having done wise thing.
While Senator Hamlin is breathing fire and slaugh-
ter. and Senator Blaine Is shut up quietly pulling
wires and refusing to encourage violence. losing
golden opportunity for usefulness. exSecretary Nor
rill. with honorable and dignifed name either
Of them, has made really practical suggestion,
which the Governor might comply with IL he chose
without loss OF dignity This is what many demo-
Gratis and republicans are saying tonight.
STARTLING RUMoRs AT RANaoR-wILL THE
ARMS BE SEIZED AT THE STATE AR
sENAL?
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BANGOR, Dec. &c. 1879.
Yesterdays mob has been the general subject Of
discussion to-day Exaggerated reports created very
wild excitement in the country towns. where the
public sentiment is strongly opposed to any riotous
proceedings. Many wild rumors are ahoat and hnd
ready believers. However. stronger feeling of safety
exists among citizens than during last night. but
there is still great anxiety regards the future.
The republicans Of Old Town this morning found
that the arms of the Hersey Light Infantry not
in the armory. Old Town is the homo of Major
Smith, the green hacker, who hopes to be the next
Governor OF Maine. Il is believed that the missing
guns were carried home by the various members OF
the company. It Is currently stated that this mill
tary company can be depended upon by Governor
Garcelon in case of trouble The report has been
started this evening that . party of republi-
cans will surround the State Arsenal to-
night and attempt to seize its contents. This
only arsenal OF any account in the State. It
does not, however, contain very large quantity Of
arms and ammunition. 1t Is not known how much
truth there may bo in this startling rumor Adiu-
tant General Leavitt expected here tonight. but
he missed the train and cannot roach Bangor before
tomorrow evening.
Tho Wing and Courier says:-The arms Of the Her
sey Light Infantry taken possession OF by the
fusionists last night between eleven and twelve
O'Clock and removed from the company's armory to
tho residence of Lieutenant G. f. Mills. commander
of the company. The company has sixty Spring
field brcechloading rihos.
ANOTHER INDIGNATION MEETING AT DAMARIs-
corrA-THREATENINa FORCE WHILE INs1N-
UATING PEACE.
DAMARIscoTrA. Dec. 20. 1872
An indignation meeting was held at Lincoln Hall
this afternoon. large audience was present every
town in the county being represented. some coming
fifteen to twenty miles Notwithstanding the ex-
tremey cold weather. Thore were but few minors
or Indies present, but quito q sprinklng Of fusion
lists. Ex-Congressman Frye. of Newcastle called tho
meeting to order and spoke earnestly and conserva
lively at considerable length. He named the follow
ing organization benjamin T. Metcalf. Of
Damariscotta prosidsnt; thirteen vice presidents;
r. M. Dunbar of Damariscotta. and d. G. Wilson, OF
Damariscotta Mills secretaries. Rev. @. " Houson.
sBaptist clergyman of Damariscotta offered prayer.
On taking the chair Mr.. Metcalf discussed the