The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-01-07
A Large Meeting Held at Portland
and tbs Governor Sustained.
The Removal Of Arms and Ammunition
From Bangor Without Trouble.
The Governor Prepares His Answer to Lot
II. Morrill's Letter.
IL Is Thought the Legislature VIII Meet
without Any Trouble.
THE MAINE MIDDLE.
a Large Number of Meetings Sustain
Action of the Governor.

a Large Number of Meetings sustain the
Action of the Governor.
PHILLIPS. Me-. Dec. SO,-At large indigna-
denim the course of the governor and council.
The resolutions request the senators and rep
resentatives-elect to recognize no man not
legally elected.
REMOVAL or ARMS AND AMMUNITION FROM THE
ARSENAL AT BANGOR.
BANGOR, Dec. 30.-The arsenal was opened
to-day, under order of Adjutant General leav
lit, who called on NJ ayOr Brown 10 notify him
of orders from the governor for the removal of
arms. The mayor suggested that the removal
be made in the quieTest way, and believed
there would be no interference with those act
ing under proper authority. This afternoon
several teams laden with arms and ammuni-
passed through the streets to the Maine Cen
trail depot without molestation. People We're
standing on the streets in large numbers. The
ammunition VIII go to Augusta by express on
to-nights train.
THE PENNINGTON RETURNS.
PENNINGTON, Me-, Dec. 3O.-In answer to a
statement by Councillor Brown in his
marks, at Fairfield, that Pennington
thrown out because tine returns were not
sealed up in open town-meeting, two select
men of this town, both Greenbackers (the
third has not been seen) Will make an affda-
Wit, in substance, that the returns We're made
and sealed in open town-meeting. and In the
presence of the town clerk and the full board
of selectmen, that each signed his own name
to each return and in the presence OF the rest
made up. That the returns we're then attested
By the town clerk and sealed mp in open town
meeting in the presence OF "A full board, and
that the clerk of the town will make afiidavits
in confirmation ofthe same.
A TALK BETWEEN A COMMITTEE AND THE GOV
EBNOR.
AUGUSTA, Dec. 3O.-The committee on pub
lie safety in this city called upon Governor
Garcelon this forenoon and had lengthy IN
terview. The committee consisted of General
Henry BOynton, Joseph Nye, Ex-Governor
nh OK rfn
and Amos Wilder. They 1nfoLmed the gov
ernor that they represented the people OF the
town, and would cordially join with the may
or in his recommendations and suggestions.
They trusted that no arrangements will be
made to bring mi1tary here, and that the aug
mented police force would be amply able to
Quell all dis VI Dances. The governor replied
that he had already given orders TO General
Old Town, TO take lUO stand of arms and am
munitiOn from the State arsenal a. Bangor
and ship them by express to Augusta. He
did this TO test the sincerity OF the
citizens OF Bangor; as to whether
He had never or Tered any troops 10 Augusta,
and should not unless there was an Outbreak
The various rumOTs and stories which are rife.
urged not TO take arms from Bangor but
steadily asserted that ne would In order TO
committee Suggested that a portion of The
extra police provided by the city could be de-
tailed for duty under the direction
COMPATIBILITY, have force enough
now. He also informed the committee that
they might be aware of the fact that he had
full power to call the Legislature Wherever ne
pleased, and the slightest disturbance he
should take the LEGISLATURE away from Au-
gusta The conversation then turning on the
question of submitting certain questions TO
the supreme court, the governor said he
advice before deciding 10 submit the question.
He left on the p. m. train.
REPUBLICAN ISDIGNATIoS MEETING
NEwPoRT, Me-, Dec. SO.-The Republicans
held large and earnest indignation meeting
last night, which was presided over by Rev.
David Boyd. The speeches and resolutions
severely condemn the action OF the governor
and council.
AN IMMENSE MEETING-THK GOVERNOR sCs-
TAINED.
PORTLAND, Dec. 3O-An immense audience
assembled at the Democratic mass meetingt To
night, the city Hall being PACKED. A number
of ladies were present In the galleries, and
there were many distinguished Democrats on
the platform. sullivan Z. Adams preside d, and
opened the meeting in brief speech, intro
have spoken OF arms. but he woul0
tell them be Is thrice armed who hath his
quarrel just" He said in the late election the
Republican party was beaten, but by corrnp-
ton and fraud they carried certain districts;
but in times past they had made precedents
the Legislature He believed the gov
ernOr and council had counted all
cases right, but If not why this buster? Ire
all its members. Governor GaTcelon IS an
honest man. He has taken an oath 10
Heaven 10 maintain the constitution. de
considered that the supreme court could not
decide this case. IL could only arbitrate.
Congressman Murch was the next speaker.
He said be trusted this meeting was not
composed of Democrats CT Greenbackers
alone, but OF loyal citizens. DESTROYS of carry
ing out the laws. The governor and council
had acted strictly in compliance with the let
ter and spirit of the law: IL is too late 10
arbitrate the matter in the supreme court
The decision has gone forth, and the Legisla-
ture must now decide the question. The citi-
zens OF Portland claim that they have
The governor and council are right.
and Il is the stupidity OF your
load the returns 50 they will scatter, and you
will be ali right Enthusiastic applause.l Ihe
t sT wbo nsve doan Isceved
majority OF the votes, but tn ough laundering
their own officials have been count
same things for years, and never
counted out their own men. The buster don't
and cry has been raised by the papsuckers
ofIhe Republican party. Intelligent Repuo-
He believed that large majority OF the peo-
pie of Maine are in accordance with the coun-
elf In this matter: He believed there would ne
no violation OF the law; that the Legislature
would assemble and every man VINO has re-
ceived a certificate will take his seat peacea-
+. d. NJ. Sweet made a long address, sustain
ing the action OF the governor and council.
and exhorting hearers 70 stand by them and
Maine.
Hon. r. NJ. Fogg, OF the governors council,
was next introduced, in the absence of Gov.
ernor Garcelon. and thanked the people of
Portland on behalf of the council, and said
the council may have made some mistakes,
but IL he was TO vote again he would vote the
same as before, except In two cases be
would throw out a uburn an Augusta For %
years you have not had an honest count.
THE GOVERNOR IN CONSULTATION WITH FRIENDS
AUGUSTA, Me-. Dec. 30.-The governor re-
turned from Portland this evening, sccom-
panied by z o.. A. y. Gould. b. l.. Staples,
clerk of the last House, is here. His duty will
be to call to orc err the next House of Repre-
sentatives. The governor is in consultation
this evening with A. Z. Gould, and II Is re-
ported he Is preparing reply 10 Governor
Morrill's letter. The governor wishes IL 5 iafed
that he has given no authority for the state
ment that he had refused to submit certain
questions TO the supreme judicial courts.
THE GOVERNOR MCsr BE SUSTAINED.
PORTLAND Dec. 30.-The Advertiser says a
conference Of leading Portland Democrats has