The New York herald., 1879-12-30
concern the citizens of Bangor dontyou think soi"

concern the citizens of Bangor. dontyou think sof"
"Yes. that is true"
"what is the duty of the Governor, now that the
matter stands as it does?'
81 do not know that he gave orders to Mr.. French
to remove the property
."Supposng that he did. what thenf"
s.Then he ought 10 remove them; would" said
the General. with smile. "of course. do not
know. but presume that helhad good and sufficient
for transferring this property from Banaor
to Augusta. and under these circumstances he ought
to carry out his purpose; and all good citizens ought
to. and think they would. aid him. do not see
what need there for at Augusta. for there is
across tho river United States arsenal which could
doubtless be drawn on in case of any serious out
break. ....a s.ls e>a
NEVER DKEN APPOINTED TO ''coMMAND.
"You may think it strange" said the General
''that don't possess all the facts relating to the
Bangor matter. being rs am Major General OF ths
State militia, elected BY last years Legisia-
ture. but. owing to my opposition to the present
militia laws and other causes. never accepted
although might and can qualify at any time. ! did
not wish to throw the honor back on tho Legis-
lature. but was equally sverse to taking com-
mapd of q body OF men with such lamentable lack
Of proper organization. so have never been as
signed to command.'
..Whe we are on this branch of the subject let me
ask you if the Governor would be justified in calling
OH the militia to preserve order and assist In carry
ing out the results of his aud the Councils actonr
..Undoubtedy he would havo tho power and the
right it, but he ought not to do it, In my opin-
ion. unless he had the very best assurances that
there to be riot which the municipal authori-
ties could suppress. am in favor Of exhausting
all other methods before resorting to the military
arm but if other rs open. If the municipal
is not only the right but the duty Of the Executive
to call all available assistance. The organization
Of the two branches OF the Legislature is set down
by the constitution for January z. and he must not
let any outside influence interfere interrupt 1t.
All good citizens and all mitiamen will answer his
call when made for the suppression of mob violence.
and even. think for the seating of the Legislature
which will by virtue Of questionable certi-
Gates.
II will now ask question personal to yourself
II the Governor called on you to qualify and take
command of the militia called outwould you obeyT'
81 would answer that the volunteer militia of the
State as now constituted is not proper command
for major general 1t is oAacered now quito sum
GENTLY"
HOW HE NIGHT ACT.
'Supposing It were what you wanted. and you
were in command, would You rcspond?"
II am inclined to think would. I have enough
respect for law and order to make me obey the COM
mands of my superior officer"
'.Do you think the volunteer militia will be
prompt to turn out II called onr'
Eyes. they must do SO; they have no discretion
in the mattor.'
'what is tho penalty for disobedence Of ordersy
II do not just now remember. but the law pro-
vides condign punishment for any such offence"
When asked his opinion about the removal in
tended removal Of arms by companies OF volunteer
militia. General Chamberlain said there nothing
to prevent such removal by the order OF the cap
tain. but the Governor could put stop to It by
simply calling them in. General Chamberlain. in clos
ing the versation said that he believed in the good
OF tho people Of Maine. and confident that
wise counscls would prevail He regarded the prop
oson refer to the courts all disputed Low points
rs emincntly judcious. If the controversy were
not settled by that means he for would rather
lie under the perpetration Of wrong and appeal to
the ballot box next year than cast . stain on the
honor and fame Of his native State by naugurating
revolution. "Just think Of Maine being classed
with Louisiana he said. The picture too
dark to bear much examination. and the HERALD
correspondent said g9odby.
THE MAYOR OF AUGUSTA PROMISES TO MAIN
TAIN oRDER-DEcIDED OPPOSITION TO HAv-
ING THE MILITIA AT THE STATE HOUSE.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
AUGUSTA Dec, %, 1879.
Everything hss been quiet here to-day in official
circles. Governor Garcelon up from Lewiston
at noon and only stopped few hours. He then
went to Belfast. where he made speech. During
his stay In town he had . conference with Mayor
Nash. who asked him to leave the care OF tho State
perfect order aud quiet during tho organization OF
the Legislature
CRY or Augusta. NAYoR's OFFICE. Doc. %. 1879.
To, His Excsllsncy ALoszo GARcxLoS, Governor Of
sIR-Tho excited condition of ths public mind concern
ns s % sas pas
The people Of Augusta loyal TO the legally
every awful Net and dSty ard would feel great pain
on ss part Of an in
with tho ors.nis..isn the Lssislaiare. and
drod. cf sworn posemon should force nnn.ppy, 1s
Where IN tho esy Our city has It's police
dssn. Dosss nsi':: and 'hs::
states disposal 70 carry out any tcassss which
touching the main,enance Of order and the complete
ss viii
and :, 1s % :as S
ost troops to perform .h. same d1y Your M
State House BY tho placing Of storia
VII .na TO q s ri that %nd na.
IN that BUILDING e IN as many % and
of troops cncanped BY has required the services
of u single policeman to preserve order in Its halls Its
doors have Always open TO tho ngrcss and ourcss OF
all we'll behaved citizens and trust that Your Exccency
will that e character OF the building In that regard
issacredy maintained Tbs great aversion Of the people
in Bangor to tho movement of war material
supposed be destined for the State House That Incl
connection with the suggestions In the pub
lie pnts has induced mo to address this letter to Your
Excollency.
Your Excelcncy viii perceive that II party
troversy shall the other will do the and with
both parties armed conflict might ensne which all would
depiore feel confident that troops are called
the state authorities bodies of armed will
tho Capitol on tho assembling OF tho Legislature
civil police of the city will bv conpetent to
deal with ali of individual riot disorder that may
arise With great respect, your obcdient servsnt.
CIAkLES Il. NASH Mayor
have good reasons to believe. however. that His
Exccilency will bc guided entirely by circumstances,
and that If he feels tho need Of the miltia he will
call out few companies four having already tell
dercd their serviccs-namely, the Auburn Light In
fantry the Lewiston artillery. tho Oldtown COM