Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-04-24

Joseph L. Hays, Huntington, Dunsbee,
police officers, and Messrs. Walsh and
Somerindyke. constabies. The officers
succeeded. however. in arresting ten or
twelve OF the rioters, who were cent 10
Bridewell.
The scene wasa very painful one Doc
ems lay bleeding on the ground at a time.
and report soon spread that several had
been KILLED, and that houses had been de
stroyed. In consequence OF this inielli
gence Icing conveyed 10 the lower wards
the inhabitants Of that part Of the city pro
ceeded 10 the scene Of action and its
neighborhood; and Duane. Elm, Pearl,
Cross. Augustus, and Chatham streets, IL
the 4'h ward, as also Broadway. were fl-
led with from Is 10 90, 400 citizens. deter
mined. Unnecessary, to prevent further az
erosion
II was now obvious that a military force
was indispensahly necessary Indeed. the
civil authorities should have procured mil
iiary assistance at an earlier day. but the
Mayor disl,ked To call in the aid Of the
troops while il seemed possible TO avoid
the necessity. Able counsel were now
consulted, and il was decided that the city
was clearly in a state of instruction. The
course TO he pursued was no longer doubt.
fui. A messenger was sent TO The Navy
Yard 10 solicit the presence Of body Of
United States marines for the preservation
OF the peace. On apple siiou to Col Gam
hle. the Commander, he said he would
very readily furnish detachment and
head them himself. were IL not that he had
jnst sent them on board the ships Brandy
wine and Fmeennes, 10 consequence Of
which they we're no longer under his or.
ders. Application was then made 10 Com
n,odorr R'dgely, commander Of the Sta
ton. Who declined interfering. stating that.
whatever his personal feelings might he.
he did not deem himself authorized 10 do
A request was also sent 10 Gore rnor's
Island TO the same effect. Meantime. sew
-rsl hundred patriotic citizens. being an
preh-nsive that the riuters would obtain
possession Of the Arsenal. and employ the
arms againa ;be peace of the city. and
he safety its inhabitants, assumed the
responsibility OF the Arsenal. TO prevent
the ann. being taken by. the nsb. anil 10
project tbes[ froufa.destruction. Hfefi-
o.ers Immediately surrounded the Arsenal
in large nun ttrs hut the Wings kept
poss. ssion until relieved by the Mayor &
his posse
Having ordered ont strong detachment
of our city infantry under The orders Of
Gen. Sanford. with two .quahrous Of cav
airy, counter request was dispatched 10
Governors Island so that no u S troops
we're eventually called in. The military
assembled with considerable alacrity;
there WAS IN, ua,irg 10 hot haste aud
much Of the activity an! hustle incident
TO the unexpected approach Of a foe in
times Of war be orders were immedi
st,lv from GEN Morton. who detached
1900 men for the service; and hy 3o'clock
hey weie ulon duty. a, the ARSENAL But
after these demonstrations. he courage Of
he nnh evidently hogan 10 ooze out aud
order sncn Io.nhod Ter sway
Tn re- w"rr. TO he sure. m+nv threats
az int the r. s q nix AID :, veal ami
Jack>or p,intn g liir.s; and ssu~ II orr
cot rnporsries took tbe pf,csntion TO a,m
With gr,a, ,ific,erry
Tn sight passed away wi:hon, inter
roItion Of the public pcace. Al The eIo-
i"g al the poll. tie tallni bnxrs &c The Git
VIZ wac removed 20 the Git, Han fl
''w' by or 5nCo people. wie'e they
were Lcp, throns.. the night No .fipmp,
was made r. srize ,hem The InIantrv
were chi, Il, qnar'eted for the night at The
ARSENAL repcsirg upon their arms. and
the Csvalt. al the City Han. 4 smali
q tar mcni WAS station ed ir The Merchants
Exchange 20 hc ready 10 act If 'he hank
or p,in'pg lficcs should te assailed. But
happily there has been no further drtr
hence.
ey.Ne have received varInus "details Of