The Sun.
London, England, 1838-12-28 00:00:00

resolution passed yesterday, the Democrats were to meet
again to-day at half-past two o'clock, p.m. From intima-
tions thrown out during the day, it was known that per-
sonal violence, even to death, was threatened to Mr.
Speaker Cunningham, should he attempt to take the chair.
The Sergeant-at-Arms, it appears, had instructions to admit
none of the Democratic Members from the county of Phi-
ladelphia within the bar, and to enforce this order it ap-
pears be was to be assisted by that excellent body of police
from " the county" now on duty here. Under these cir-
.cumstanccs it was deemed advisable for the Democrats
not to assemble, but to adjourn until to-morrow. The
Speaker deputed Mr. Spackman to act as Speaker
pro tem. ; he went to the capitol, entered the hall,
and was about advancing to the Speaker's chair, when
he was met on the steps by Mr. M'Elwee, who declared
if he persisted in taking the chair it should be at the
peril of his life 1 A person from the county of Philadel-
phia was near Mr. M'Elwee and joined in these threats.
Some one of the democratic members present called out
that he should adjourn the House from the place he then
stood in, which he did, until ten o'clock to-morrow morning.
At the instant he was declaring the House to be adjourned,
some of the "gentlemen" who appear to be legislating here,
called out " Now boys," and at once the whole body rushed
on Mr. Spackman, and dragged him to the door of the
hall ; but by the interference of Charles Brown the mob
was prevented from doing him any further violence. When
the rush was made, many of the democratic members leaped
out of the windows at the hazard of breaking a limb.
In the evening the rioters had, as usual, a meeting in the
Court-house, to further inflame those upon whom they de-
pend for action.
So far, the democrats Lave abstained from the least dis-
position to retaliate by violent measures. In this crisis
they have conducted themselves in a manner, more cool,
calm, and collected than men ever did, menaced as they
are. Nothing but an ardent desire to preserve, as far-as
in them lies, the honour and integrity of the Commonwealth
could have induced them to endure all this.

WEDNESDAY EVENING, DEC. s.—This morning the
Locofocos commenced operations by a meeting in the
Court-house, at which sundry threats were made that the
arms in the State Arsenal should be taken by force, to drive
the " tyrants" (as they styled the Governor, Senate, and
Cabinet) " from power."
The Governor, we understand, has issued a Proclama-
tion, calling the citizens from abroad. to hold themselves in
readiness to aid in preserving civil government, in case the
rioters persisted in their revolutionary measures.
We observe that the Keystone is qpt to-day, sanctioning
the riotous proceedings of the Locofocos, and urging them
on to further deeds of violence.

It declares all civil government at an end, and calls upon
:s followers to proceed accordingly.

AWFUL STATE OF AFFAIRS.

The mob have actual possession of the Capitol of Pen-

sylvania, and it is impossible for the Legislature to meet,
or the business in the departments of Government to proceed.
The mob have now possession of the the town, and mob
law reigns supreme. The officers of the law make no at-
tempt to put down this disgraceful scene. No life is safe ;
but the state authorities, we understand, have taken all the
measures possible under the circumstances for the preserva-
tion of life and property.

GENERAL ORDER.

Head quarters, 11 th Division, Pensylvania Militia.
Carlisle, Dec. 5.

The Governor of Pennsylvania has issued an order to the
militia to hold themselves in readiness at a moment's
warning, to assist the civil authorities in suppressing in-
surrection, and in executing the laws. As there is
strong reason to apprehend a necessity for the
use of the militia force for such a purpose, I do hereby
order the first battalion of Cumberland County Volunteers
to hold themselves in readiness to assemble, in parade or-
der, at one hour's notice, with arms and accoutrements in
good order, and each man provided with a knap-
sack, blanket, &c., ready to march to-morrow morning, if
required. As public opinion is excited, and the feelings of
men are much roused, I deem it right to urge most
earnestly upon officers and men the propriety and necessity
of refraining from expressing any political feel ng, or any
preference or dislike for parties or party men, and that they
should come forward with a firm determination to maintain
the character of good soldiers, and to preserve the honour,
integrity, and dignity of the State and of the laws.
SAMUEL ALEXANDER,
Major-General 11th Division, Pennsylvania Militia.

Correspondence of the Courier and Inquirer.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 7, 1835, 5 o'clock rat.
Our city is in a state of excitement to-day, which has
not been felt for a long time. I have no news from Harris-
burg beyond what you wia find in the Morning Papers.
The Major-General of the Division (Robert Patterson,
Esq.), has, at the request of the Governor, ordered out
the Volunteer Companies, who will meet to-morrow, at
seven o'clock, in Broad-street, and, unless countermanded,
will proceed immediately to Harrisburg, armed and pro-
vided with the nzunilions de guerre. It is understood here
that the Loco-Feces in Philadelphia voted a new supply of
money last evening to their rowdies in Harrisburg.
(From the Philadelphia Gazette.)
Head-quarters, First Division, P.M.,
Philadelphia, Dec. 7, 1838.
" The Governor of the Commonwealth, in his character
of Commander-in-Chief, having issued his order, according
to the Constitution and laws, requiring me forthwith to
call out from my command, and immediately march to the
seat of Government, a force sufficient to quell an insur-
rection which he has been informed has been raised by a
body of men, who invaded the Senate Chamber on the 4th
inst., during the Session of that body, and by lawless vio-
lence and threats of personal injury to the Members, and
bloodshed, disturbed the Senate and prevented it from
proceeding with its deliberations, and compelled the Mem-
bers to disperse : and further, that the same body of men
have organised themselves and resolved to compel the Senate
to adopt their will as their rule of action.'

" Now, in compliance with the said requisition, the
Volunteers of the first division will assemble in winter
uniform, with knapsacks provided with thirteen rounds of
buckshot cartridge, and seven rounds of ball cartridge, in
Broad-street, south of Market-street, to-morrow (Satur-
day), at seven o'clock A.M.. precisely.
" The Major-General need make no other appeal to the
patriotism of the volunteers of the division, than to remind
them, that it is the highest privilege, as it one of the most
important duties, of the citizen sodiers to sustain the civil
authority whenever the emergency occurs which renders
necessary a resort to armed force.
" The spirit of order and a sacred regard for the re-
gular action of the laws, under which alone can our
liberties be preserved, demand that the spirit of misrule
must be instantly, energetically, and effectually suppressed.
" Brigadier-Generals Godwin and Provost will take im-
mediate measures, within their respective brigades, to carry
this order into full effect.
" The officers of the railroad hare been required to aid
with the means of transportation.
" By command of Major-General R. Patterson.
" JOHN MILLS, Aidc-de. Canap."

REVOLUTION IN PENNSYLVANIA AND LATEST
AND IMPORTANT FROM HARRISBURG.

We have just received an extra of the Harrisburg Tele-
graph, 'dated December 6, p.m. It contains an Address
from a majority of the senators, detailing the outrageous
conduct of the Tory mob in driving the people's Represen-
tatives from the Capitol. In allusion to the speech of a Mr.
Brown, of Philadelphia, not a member of the Senate, and
whom the mob insisted should address that body, the Sena-
tors say that this proposition for the sake of peace was agreed
to. They then add—
" Mr. Brown having pledged his honour to Messrs. Miller
and Fraley, senators from Philadelphia, not to use any inflam-
matory remarks, made a speech which he professed to be in-
tended to subdue the excitement in the galleries, and to in-
duce the mob to disperse, but the warmth of his feelings car-
ried him into great impropriety of speech, declaring that we
were in the midst of a revolution, and that there was an end
of the constitutional government ; occasionally invoking
them in a supplicating manner to be quiet, and asking
whether they were prepared to trample the constitution and
laws under foot, and shed the best blood of the common-
wealth to attain their ends. To these questions the mob
responded Yes, yes ;we will, we 'will ;' and accompanied
their assent wilh horrible cries of Give us blood if we can-
not have our rights.'"

The address of the Senators to their fellow-citizens con-
cludes thus :

The unlawful and riotous assemblages of the misguided
and dangerous men have been continued several times at
the State Capitol and Court-house of the ccunty of Dau-
phin, and the Senate is now unable to proceed with their
legitimate functions, and they accordingly announce to the
people of
the State, that their representatives cannot with
•
safety attend the Halls of Legislation until the insurrec-
tionary and riotous assemblages by which they are now
threatened with violence are quelled by the arm of the con-
stitutional power of the State, or a return to reason and
duty shall induce them to disperse.
" CIIARLES B. PENROSE, " JOSEPH M. SrERRITT.
Speaker of the Senate. " ALEXANDER IRNIN.
"THOMAS WILLIAMS.
" ABRAHAM MILLER.
" JAMES PAUL. " ELIHU CASE.
" FRELERICK FRALEY. " JOHN H. EWING.
" WILLAM WAGNER. " WILLIAM PURVIANCE.
" JOHN KILLINOER. " JAIVIES HANNA.
" JOHN STROIIM.
" JAMES M'CONKEY.
" SAMUEL M. BARCLAY. "P. S. MICHIER.
" JACOB CASSAT.
" JOHN J. PEARSON."
The Extra also contains an address to the people of
Pennsylvania, signed by T. S. Cunningham, Speaker of
the House of Representatives, giving a detail of the out-