The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-12-22


joining in laundering cheers
Speech Of Hon. D. F. Davis.
After the reading of the resolutions, in re-
Spouse to loud calls, Hon. Daniel F. Davis
came toward and was received with prolonged
applause which finally subsidized and he spoke
brfy expressing his satisfaction to see the
earnest faces of the people before him VINO
recognized the outrage perpetrated against
them as a blow at the perpetuity of the repub-
lie which we all love-
After brief remark shy Rev. Mr.. Bolton and
C. A. Boutelle, Esq, the meeting adjourned
with cheers for Hon. d. f. Davis.
The feeling of indignation among the people
here is stronger than ever and the character OF
the meetings show that it is strongest among
the best and most influential citizens, men
who coolly weigh matters before tax ing
action. The unstinted and prolonged APP
plause with which they greeted the most radi-
cal uttera noes of the, speakers evidenced the
strong feeling which actuated them.
THE SKoWHEGAN MEETING.
A Shameless Greenbacker Undertakes
to Interrupt the Meeting and Is Prompt
ly Squelched.
SKowHEGAN, Dec. u. A very enthusiastic
indignation meeting was hold in Coburn Hall
last evening Hon. J. B. Dascomb presided,
and remarks were made by leading citizens.
A commi5fee appointed reported a statement OF
the condition of affairs for publication, which
was received and about to be adopted, when
Henry Plummer,a Greenbacker, arose to speak
against them and in support of the action of
Garcelon and his clique. The Fusionists here
held meeting and decided upon the line of
action in case the government was severely de-
nounced, and Plummer had been chosen
spokesman, and in case the Republicans had a
small meeting, they proposed to claim right
to half the time. AS there were nearly one
thousand persons in the hall, most Of whom
were highly indignant, such a proceeding
would have been rather bad for those who
started it. When Plummer arose the chair
ruled him out of order. He appealed to the
house, and the chair was sustained unanimous
~. Then arose a shout of Indignation which
drove the would be apologizer of Pillsbury and
Garcelon from the hall. The remarks were all
well received and the meeting broke up with
three cheers for Gov.elect Davis and Represen-
tative elect Steward. A resolution was received
from Pittsfeld signed by seventy-fve Repub-
leans, expressing sympathy with the objects OF
the meeting and denouncing the counting out.
HALLOWELL
A Large and Enthusiastic Meeting-The
Council Denounced and All Good Citi-
zens Called Upon to Prevent the Con-
summation OF the Conspiracy.
AUGUSTA, Dec. 21.-The indignation meet
ing at Hallowell Saturday evening was large,
and was made up of the most worthy and in
fuential men in the city. The assemblage
was called to order by Hon. j. r. Bodwell who
in his opening remarks declared that they
would not submit to any such infamy as had
been practiced by the Governor and Council.
After feryent and patriotic prayer by Rev.
Chas. White, Hon. Peter f. Sanborn was
called to preside and a large number of vice
presidents were chosen. After the appoint
ment of committee on resolutions earnest re-
marks were made by Rev. A. w. Burr, Prin-
cipal of the Halowell Classical School, Hon.
FL. K. Baker. Rev. A. R. Crane Of Winthrop,
Rev. Fl. V. Emmons, Howard Owen of Au-
gusta, Col. John S. Snow, j. S. Hobbs of Au-
gusta, I. N. Wadsworth Of Manchester, D. X.
Jewell, Geo. f. Bodwell, Alexander Doyle
and Maj E. Rowell. A letter from Gen. Jas.
A. Hall was read.
The following resolutions express the senti-
ment of the meeting:
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas the Governor and Council have set
aside by grossly illegal and unjust the de-
csion of the legal voters of the State at the cleo
ton in September last in regard to the choice of
members of the ffty-ninth legislature, counting out
men who were fairly elected and counting in Others
who VIGOROUSLY rejected at the ballot box do
ing this by usurpation OF functions which belong to
the Supreme Court by despotic and illegal control
of the official returns by refusing Republicans ac-
to the returns until inspection could avail moth
ing; by permitting the altering and correcting Sc
cretly of returns from towns with fusion officers;
by sending out deceptive blanks to entrap otdc rs
of cities into making incorrect returns and by other
unjust and unlawful acts, in fragrant violation OF
their oaths of office and the high trusts reposed IN
them, therefore
Resotued, That we, the people of the City of
Hallowell in public meeting assembled without dis
tnction of party do most earnestly declare our
deep detestaton of the course pursued by the Gov
and Council IN the election count and declare
them guilty OF monstrous crime against the CON
stituton and the law and the sacred rights OF the
people.
ReSoIued, That it is the imperative duty of all
citizens discountenance and disavow the authors
of this wicked conspiracy and aid in overw henlng
them with popular indignation. The danger is as
much common one as that indicated by the firing
upon Sumter and should be resisted by common
effort irrespective of party that we urge all good
citizens of whatever party to join in the movement
TO oppose the common peril that the overthrow OF
the conspirators may be as complete possible, and
the vndication of popular rights free elections and
fair and open count may be so full and emphatic
that no repetition of this crime will be attempted in
this State
ResoJued, That if the men who were rejected at
the polls last September and have been counted in
by the Governor and Council, have any proper re-
good for themselves, for justice and right and the
peace and honor of the State they should refuse to
occupy seats in the Legislature which are offered to
them If they will become partners IL this robbery OF
and treachery to the State. Ihey cannot accept
seats under the selfconsttuted returning board at
the State House without sharing the nfamy that at
taches to the principals in this outrageous con-
spiracy.r
Resoteed, That we pledge ourselves to, and with
all the influence we have and in all such ways
necessary feasible and right, towards installing in
their seats those persons who elected to the Leg
isature by the people but have been counted out by
the arbitrary and unjust acts of the Governor and
Council There must not be submission for one
hour or one instant to the infamous count OF the
Governor and Council.
THE FEELING ELSEWHERE.
Indignation Meetings to be Held in Lew
iston, Damariscotta, Gardiner and
Other Places.
Especial Despatch to the Press.1
LEWISTON, Dec. 29.-Not since the memora-
BILE days of 81 have the honest men regardless
of party in Lewiston and Auburn, been so
ness at Augusta by Eben F. Pillsbury, through
his instruments, Gov. Garcelon and Council.
At first our citizens were not easily convinced
of the treaeherous and deceitful character of
their old fellow toWnsman who has occupied
the Executive chair during the year past.
Many were quite sanguine that law and justice
could be found even in the fusion camp, and
that only few returns at the most would be
rejected, which would not alter the complex
ion of the Legislature; but at this wholesale
slaughter Of truth, virtue, justice, moral and
legal rights the masses of our people are indig-
nant, and at a word from the leaders would re-
sort to extreme measures.
The feeling today cannot be compared with
that yesterday, and l prophesy the feeling
Monday will be much deeper than to-day.
Revolutionary expressions are heard upon
every hand and the general attitude among
Republicans is eve won't submit"
Congressman Frye is expected home Monday
or Tuesday, when an Indignation meeting will
be held.
ITO the Associated Press.l
DAMARIsCoTTA, Dec. 21.-There is intense
feeling here over the action Of the Governor
nd If will nroho bIv find oypraccioD