New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-28


issue may be settled. Governor Garcelon says
he is proud of his action.
THE PEOPLE STILL UNEASY.
A FEELING THAT HE GOVERNOR WILL AVOID JU-
DIcIAL sErILEMENr-TuE rXc.rEMfNr IN THE
COUNTRY TOWNS GROWING CALLS FOR PoLIIr-
CAL MEETINGS.
BosIoN. Dec. pa special dispatch from An
gusta. Me- TO The Herald saws:
The hitter eeng ana ehan dm,o nj TIE Cow
ernor's letter TO ex-senator morrill, does noe
TO- lie expressed Willingness to refer the points that
have already been adiudicaed upon; bat u u I'M
few and that he has decision OF tie Court 10 back
nearly every This leaves the hope FOR peaceful
one Thongh The attempt was creditabe It looks now
nothing prevent trouble on the assenhlng or
OF the Fusionsts and how much chance there
il ~ this, one man can tadge a. Wei az
openly do hesitate that they fear and expect
It, Consr.sinan fryes speech iast n,ght was nor rea
before The trouble The excitement I'm COUNTY,
towns and villages grows more rapidly than M
Is understood that there il an excellenS
prospect OF mob violence tonight but 1t may be pre-
vented The meetings of both parties tonight Will DO
numerous, aud few Of the speeches conducive 10 peace
arc decidedly hot, considering that the mercury ~
below
Your correspondent met last evening, one OF
the Republican Congressman from this etate,
and had some conversation with him he
declared himself unable to foretell buc salh he
should be gTgtled not 10 say surprised II setlement
reached without bi5odshed. which he evidently
very much feared.
Last evening the Bangor Citizens Executive
Committee adopted AZ address, declaring that tho
people will not resist the proper authorities in re-
moving arms from the Arsenal.
Lieutenant-C Colonel Daniel White, commanding
the State Militia, has issued circular to the differ
ent companies expressing the hope that all the
present troubles will be peaceably settled and ask
ing for reports OF membership, arms, etc.
GOVERNOR GARCELON NOT ASHAMED.
he MAKES A SPEECH AT LEWISTON, AND SAYS HE
IL PROUD OF HIS WORK IN COUNTING HE
ELECTION Returns.
LEWISTON, Me-, Dee 27.-The Fusionists had
large meeting i'll the City Hall tonight. to ratify
the action of the Governor aud Council, 5000 pee
pie being present. The crowd was very attentive
and enthusiastic. During the meeting Governor
Garcelon came to the hall. and was received with
cheers, the audience rising. He said:
Imost heartily thank you for this expression OF your
conidence long life OF seventy years has been spent
IN t,s coTfm% mns in no any Wsy treSsonaSc
or in violation OF law and order, l IN.
has been done 10 the way counting the made
by the municipal officers The records speak for them
was limited that there would be unfair means
used in counting the .Ss 1 aud shat nat an ina s%s
ron returns were placed In the hands Of tho
Committee on Elections In October last. Until
had access TO them. Prior November Il had hardly
seen a newspaper for fortnight rs was busy remoy-
ing my residence aud Office. That day went 10 Angus
70, and went directly TO my chamber in the ospl,ol
mittee of Republicans, who densndcd 10
see the election returns Tue conference That followed
recty. The very fact Of these Republicans pre-
son;ing themselves served TO make me mote cautious
in counting the returns lawful and constitutional
manner. II there has been any act OF my lie OF
whIch I am proud. IL Is OF the performance
OF my duty IN tabulating and counting those
returns We have simply followed the consti-
preme Court time and time again
The tabulations made the basis of the Const
II there any act Of life la which am conscious
OF having performed my duty without fer or favor,
1t Is in tho performance OF TINS duty
. .Sas haVa p01 snrrounGed me- have been unayor
able | have in reality had TO face frownnS world On
OF the foul lies OF the Associated Pr"s and inc
nuarter Of u century.
Every method that could nc devised has been brought
duet only by usual forms OF sour faces and yiln-
cation but also by threats 0f assassination.
received letter last night. warning me 10 be careiu
on, hat Trip s to ASS ou Sae THIS is
one at many similar letters from various
parts OF the State. I have faced more terrible
bullets whstled through the trees. and am
not to be frightened by these desDicable threats
II am 10 be assassinated IOI oDeNns
the the State. life could be offered ON no bet
ter alter; IL would more respect for the consu-
ton than ever before
The Governors remarks were loudly cheered.
speech was also made by Scion Chase, and rcS0iu-
ticns were read and adOpted pTaisng Governor Gar
celon as a citiZen and official, and dcn0uacing tho
attacks upon his character.