The New York herald., 1879-12-31


and other speakers made use of language which
was clearly sedtious. strict inquiry is progress
ing ana If the evidence shows that the parties
haoie they will undoubtedly be held to answer. The
same plan viii be adopted elsewhere. and If any
serious trouble arises would not be surprised to
senator Blaine himself arrested. l say this the
authority OF gentleman who is high in the conf
dence and councils of the fusion leaders. "If the
incendiary talk which has been going ON for a week
continues much longer" he said. ''the instigators
may be called to account for treason"
SENTIMENTS or IRISH BRIGADE.
The militia is being quietly put on war footing.
or at least reports of their condition have been re-
quested at headquarters. Captain Lynch. OF the
Montgomery Guard, Portland. one of the best drilled
regiments in the state. has been interviewed as to
the position he would take or may have taken. He
said he had not received any orders yet. .'rhe
only communication have received from military
officer" he said. 'is letter Of inquiry
from Lieutenant Colonel White asking for
Information concerning the condition OF the
company. This has also been received by the
other companies" "Do you expect to be ordered to
Augustay' II cannot positively answer that ques
tlon. Ii things remain just as at present do not
th.as tea Governor will send for the militia. If.
ho~ssrr there should be considerable talk of vio-
lence do not think the Governor will hesitate to
call out the various companies at his command"
care all the men in your company ready to obey
orders?" Il think Most Of the men belonging
to the Guards are, as Is we'll known Irish. They
are the most loyal citizens that be
found. They are. moreover. nearly all DEM
ocrats. Now, / wish 1t distinctly understood that
We are not going to be used political organiza-
tion to help or injure party. All intend to
do is our simple duty OF protecting the executive in
carryiug a 7 hav taka Am AT fo nm
hold the laws Of the State and mean to do it. If
get orders from my superior to 20 to Augusta
shall obey those orders implicitly" Have you had
hint from any one that you would be nssded in
AugustaT" II am ignorant any man
In Portland of the plans of the Governor.
have not had tho slightest hint that the GUARDS
would be ordered to 90 to Augusta" "Your COM
pany met at their armory for drill last night Why
was thatY "Last night regular drill prac-
tice. There is nothing unusual in that. We met
just as we should have done If there politi-
cal trouble in the State" "what do the members
OF your company say reference to the situation Y
"They all express their Willingness to obey orders
in any case; that is all"
POINTS FOR THE SUPREME COURT.
The Governor left town this afternoon with the
intention Of going to Portland to attend public
meeting where he expected to mako q speech
the capital tonight He devoted himself during the
to framing proper answer. He has decided to
submit certain questions to the Supreme Court for its
judgment but he. will not submit all that Mr..
Morrill, suggested These were mixed up to be
wholly unfit to present to judicial body. Questions
of fact and questions Of law were tangled up hope
lessy and out of the the Governor proposes to
select the points Of law upon which he needs advice
They will be ready tomorrow.
DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING AT PORTLAND
SPEECHES By MEssRs. LADD, MuRcH, SWEAT
AND oTHERs-unoINa MODERATION AND
TALKING FIGHT.
Icy TELEGEApH TO THE HERALD
PORTLAND. Me-. Dec. 80, 1879.
City Hal. in this city. packed In every nook
and corner tonight. Ameeting of citizens held
there express their indignation at tho action Of
the republicans in stirring strife and discord in
the State. There must have been four thousand
people crowded into the hall, and tho applause
with which tho remarks Of tho principal speakers
received showed that the feelings OF tho audi
ence were in full accord with tES speakers. Con-
gressmen Ladd and Murch spoke. but unfortunately
Governor Garceon called to Bath tat least it
was said) important professional
cOnsultatlOns onQ was OpuRcu TO l6aVe the
train at Brunswick on his way up. Coun-
cillors Fogg and Chase represented him.
and the former made some brief remarks. Every
allusion Of the speaker to Governor 0zrcelon
was greeted with cheers. and when tho names
Of Blaine and Ha1nlin were mentioned they
were received with derison. One speaker
called Hamlin . moral leper. and the audi
ence was pleased. Of course. The speakers all
counselled moderation and deprecated the incen-
diary language which tho republicans loudly
proclaining. but all Expressed . determination to
stand firmly with tho Governor and Council let,what
would result.
THE PROCEEDINGS.
Sullivan G. Andrews presided and opened the
meeting with brief speech. introducing Congress-
man Ladd. who expressed his Joy at seeing such
an immense meeting to examine the momcntous
affairs now agitating this state. Men have
spoken of arms. but he would remind them
that he is thrice armed who hath his quarrel just
He said that in the late election tho republcanpsr
were beaten, but by corruption and fraud they car
red certain districts. but in times past they had
made precodents by which thoy now lose control
of tho Legislature. He believed the Governor and
Council had counted oil the cases right, but il not.
why this blustcr? The Legislature correct all
the mistakes and seat ali its members Have: not
bowed down 70 these men and suffered
them to rule. They called upon President
Is OF putty. He is ''only warming
pan for ono oise." We glory in being Anglo
Saxons We say that our Govern nor-cnd Council ar o
honest, and know they will count the votes cor
rectly. We came from a part OF tho state where
much excitement exists. Bangor has the only
arsenal III the State. Governor Garcelon
scnt for arms to protect your State archives.
Mr.. Boutelle and his coadjutors were all
day getting up mob to stop The teams which were
peacefully taking them to the depot. He present
and the fusion party sot an exampeof peace
which should 60 throueh the land. (Applause). Tho
n IN IN nf Rav
or auding to mis- conduct the time of thedmpcach-
inent trial of Andrew Johnson, when at . meeting
to censure Senator Fesscnden he rose and defended
him. (Applause He (Fostor) then crittsized Sen
ator Hamlin severely. saying ''he was all things
to all men," Hsmlin then denounced Foster
knave; but what In Hamlin to man ike Foster?
The difference Is wide az between heaven
and hell. lie would not go into the question reg ard
ing the count, but Governor Garceion IN an honest
man. lie has taken an oath to heaven to maintain
tho constitution. lie considered that the Supreme
Court could not decide this 1t could only arbi
trate.
CONGRESSMAN MURcH AGAIN.
Congressman Murch was tho next speaker, and