The New York herald., 1879-12-25

HERALD. THURSDAY, DE
teen of the opposition hold certificates which, the
republicans claim. we're frauduently issued. Under
the terms of the proposition the republicans would
organize the House and elect Speaker. The Presi-
dent of the Senate would by a constitutional pro-
vision be acting Governor and the business OF
settling disputes and filling vacancies would go on
from day to day. resulting finally in leaving hecom-
plex;on of the two branches unchanged. The re-
publicans would undoubtedly declare enough mem
bers of their party elected to give them
majority on joint ballot and the fusionists would
secure working majority in the Senate. The House
would send up two names. from which the Senate
would be obliged to choose Governor. That body
would take the democrat greenbacker whose
name appeared the record. and the two houses in
joint ballot would then elect republican Council.
Secretary Of State. Adjutant General Treasurer apd
Attorney General. This is too much evidently for
tho coalition party to concede. and have it from
man well informed ON that question that the offer
will be refused.
SMALL HOPES FOR THE FUsIoNIsTs
But at best the chances of success on the fusion
side hang by very slender thread. As before stated
the House consists OF Isl members. 1t takes seven
ty-sx to constitute quorum. The Governor and
Council have given certificates seventy eight men,
bers Of the coalition. This leaves just majority of
two and there eighteen the legitimacy of whose
election is impugned. The republicans are trying
to induce some Of their men to decline the honor
conferred on them and already one has succumbed.
This is Mr.. sproul. OF veazie. who has published
card denouncIng the action Of the Governor and
Council but he has not said that he would not take
his seat. Should he do and two more follow
his example. there would be quorum. supposing
the republican members should refuse to take any
part in the proceedings. This it Is understood Is
to be their policy. so that deadlock will immedi-
ately ensue. Meanwhile the Senate would organize
and elect president who would be the Governor Of
the State. the Council holding till their
sors should be elected; but there would be
ury. and soon matters would come to standstnl.
The fusion leaders working hard to keep
their men from weakening selling out. Men,
bers of the State Committee have been instructed
to personally look after the weak-kneed brethren.
Ihave talked with Mr.. E. F. Pillsbury this even-
ing and he said that he had apprehensions of
detection in the ranks. He expected every man who
received certificate to take his seat and assist in the
organization Of the two houses and the election Of
state officers When asked his opinion about the pos
sibty Of trouble at the opening OF the Legislature
he said that there was no need OF waverinR These
men don't mean to fight" he said. 1T is . little
game Of bluff think" he added, '.that they have
made serious mistake. They have put themselves
in o position where they on the defensive by
their incendiary talk, and they going to suffer
by it."
GREENBAcK MANIFESTO.
The Greenbsck State Committee at its session here
this afternoon issued the following appeal addressed
to their brethren in the State and all lovers Of law
and order:-
The real object Of the republicans engaged in
getting up indignation meetings and flooding the
ment. intimidate their opponents and then bribe
enough members-elect to unite with them or pre-
vent Quorum from assembling. the party oriDed to
perfdy. They are afraid OF investigation aud ex-
posure Of past rottenness-afraid that laws will
be enacted to prevent bribery. bull-dozing and
frauds in the elections. and will not hesitate
to expend an immense amount Of money to accom-
plish their ends. Without quorum no laws can be
enacted taxes levied. no appropriations made and
no officers elected. II they succeed in their pur
poses state Of virtual anarchy will result No Sec
Ond Legislature be organized with any show Of
legality Whatever.
Then follow extracts from the Revised Statutes
already quoted by the Governor in his interview.
The address then concludes as follows:-
EXPLOITATION TO VIGILANCE.
If the republicans should attempt dual Legisls-
ture they can have certified roll from the Secre-
tary OF State. Clerk OF the House Secretary OF
the Senate to call to order. and returns be sub
mitted to either branch The Secretary the Senate
of 1879 and Clerk Of the House Of Representatives of
this are true mem law abiding and 5ssos &
called csne It that $40 docs not appear on tho he
side s Of these provisions and in opposition to
constitutional Legislature would be little less than
laughing stock. 1t il anarchy that they sock and
nothing less. fearful responsibility will upon
any man or men who consent to become . party to
sue Gs to her o % s
respective Houses authorized by the constitution to
determine all such questions. Men holding
parties to such conspiracy One OF
the organized method Of influencing those who hold
certificates is to food them with letters urging them
to refuse to take their seats The friends Of law
order should be vigiant in counteractinR all such
devices for o6structing ana the consti
we live. The cause Of order and good government
Is committed to those receiving the Executive sum-
them. Every interest begotten Of honor and pat
riotism demands that they perform their duties
noble action Of our chief Executive and Council
merit. +. II. COVE,
Chairman Greenback State Committee.
APPEALING yoR JUDICIAL ARBITRATION
Ex-senator Lot N. Morrill,. chairman OF the Re
publican State Committee sent the following letter
to Governor Garcelon to-day
AUGUSTA. Me-. Dec. u. 1879.
To His Excellency ALOSzo GARcELoN. Governor of
cannot be mistaken In thinking that in common
with all good citizens. Your Exceency must deplore
the existing condition Of public sentiment in this
state to-day. Two great political parties embracing
In their ranks the entire population OF the State.
are brought into angry relations producing bitter
personal animosties and possibly leading to scenes
OF violence. What Is the origin Of this extraordinary
condition on affairs. seen for the hrst time IN
Mainef It Is because. unhappily, for tho
first time In Maine great political party
aud all the members thereof feel dissatisfied with
tho mode In which the returns Of the recent cleo
have been counted and declared. Possibly they
may be in error. but the GS000 citizens who voted
against Your Exceliency at the September election
do not fee the actual result Of that election
been proclaimed Even granting that all these men
In Your Excellency cannot but see that it
is . very serious matter to leave . sense
of wrong ranking In the minds Of SO
many good citizens who have at heart,
as sincerely your Excellency have the peace.
good order and happiness OF society. Your Excel
lency cannot fail to perceive. moreover. that the
countine out Of thirty. republican members Of
the Legislature elected the face of the returns Is
event to provoke irritation. excitement and