New-York tribune., 1879-12-25
THE FRAUD IN MAINE.
AN APPEAL TO THE GOVERNOR.

AN APPEAL TO THE GOVERNOR.
EX-SENATOR MORRILL, URGES GOVERNOR GARCELoN-
TO SUBMIT THE LAW POINTS OF THE ELECTION
CASES TO THE SUPREME COURT.
AUGUSTA. Me-, Dec. 24.-Thc following letter was
sent to Governor Garcelon to-day by the Hon. Lot
NJ. Morrill,:
AUGUSTA, Me-, Dec, "a, 1879.
To lis Ereeency ALoNzo GARoELoS. Governor OF Maine;
cannot be mistaken thinking that in common with
oil good czsns your Excelency must depore the exist
ing condition Of public sentiment in this state.
In their ranks the entire population OF the State,
are brought into angry relations producing bitter
violence. What the origin Of this extraordinary con-
don Of affairs. for the first time In Maine II
because unhappily, for the first time I'm Maine, great
political party. and all the members thereof. feel
dissatisfied with the mode IN which the returns rms
decarcd possibly they may be In error but me 5000
ember election do not feel that the actual result Of
election has been proclaimed. Even granting ina, tnSt
n enoy the:s cannot %'n but are see hSt very
serious matter to leave sense OF wrong
have at heart as sincerely Exeellency have,
the peace. good order and happiness OF society Your
nss ths ooSSng onl OF
members Of the Legislature. elected on tho face
excitement and anger. The Republican party clain 10
have elected by the official returns 100 ont OF the Is2
counting OF onehrd OF the entire number that the
0ssys ssy awS 9eHsd M admit II 'A
am uot asserting tDat your Excelcncy may not
have good for following this course, but re-
spectuily submit that do most valuable and
honorable service for tie State nnd for yourself by
adopting that will satisfy exeIy ciizrn OF the
State of the rcasonableness and justice oi
your Excellency's course Your EAceliency Is the
only individual IN the world that, singly and
alone can comna the prompt opinion OF the Supreme
Judicial Court. The Consultation givos you power 10
require that opinion important questions OF law, auu
upon solemn occasions" There are surely important
questions of law nendns and certainly iss Is solemn
ton neeul IL would seem TO be at tls moment
of value lbeg also TO remind your Escelency
that in questions OF Ike import winch nave arisen I'D
times pcrpcX your predecessors IN the Executive
chair the habit uniform and general TO appeal
to the the true Interpretation of the law Al
no tjme believe has 1t ever been charged that on
question of this character the Court has Inh
recent decision of MI Justice Virgin IL fresh ilusta
ton of little the political bearings OF question can
influence the decisions OF Suprene Judcla trou
1t is in the power Of your Excclency TO restore
peace order quiet and good feeling 10 the State and
all ITS inhabitants by asking the opinion OF
the Judges zach law point involved on
the variation Of the count from tue race
ing the summons Senator or Representatiye-elect
where erroneousy issued in the case OF the nVe uis
franchsed cities has vel been sent 10 any
one. Even If there was question as 10 the strlc.
legal right 10 recall certificate OF election II
is not doubted that the decision Of the court wou-at
once-aause the member not entitled To the seat 10 re-
tire and the rghtful member TO DC at once niittcd
The Judgment the would .thus settle by just
umprage It designed 10 SETTLE the embarrassing
and dangerous qnes tions under consideration.
address your Excelency not Simply hs an individual
anxious for the peace and good order OF e state 0u rs
of whom are desirous, above all things 10 avoid
possible disturbance Of the public tranquility and 10
reconcile popular discomfort Very respectfully yours
LOT NJ. MORRILL,, Chairman, etc.