Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-07-19
THE PHILADELPHIA RIOTS.

THE PHILADELPHIA RIOTS.
The following article on the subjec; Of these
riots is from the Philadelphia Gazette, Of Mon
day evening of last week. The New York
American says, "If there shall be the least hes
itation in awarding to Gen. Cadwaader and
officers, officers and men Of the militia who did
their duty, the most ample praise and protec-
ton, Philadelphia will deserve TO be sacked and
ravaged by mobs at pleasures"
"This is a melancholy period in the history
of Philadelphia Riot and deadly warfare are
in our streets. The civil authorities and the
lawIess mob are in conflict and we are sad and
ashamed to say that il is yet undecided wheth-
er Philadelphia shall be given over 10 the heart
less and desolating fury of mob violence. Ger
tain it is that the authorities were, during
considerable part of yesterday, kept at bay !
II is useless to attempt TO disguise the truth,
that our citizens have considered it very doubt
/ fu whether the mob would not carry the day.
We have no language TO express our horror of
such a state Of things. The man who can re-
member any party division al this crisis, ex-
cept the division that ranges the advocates oil
organized civil government on one side, and
the advocates of headlong anarchy on the 9TH
err, is q citizen whose patriotism is worse than
useless TO his country. The only question now
TO be considered is--have we, or are we 10 have,
q government of lalc? Are we 10 have po-
lice so efficient that it shall not fail US al The
very moment when its protection is most need
ed' We say not a word in reprOach Of any of
our civil officers. We fear that the blame must
rest upon us--the people. We have evidence
| that there is among US a fearful laxDess OF
views respecting the maintenance OF the legal
power. II this is the case, we shall probably
have to learn, by dreadful experience, the ter
rors Of a mob dynasty. If we find men claim
ing TO be of the respectable classes, openly ad-
vocating resistance 10 the military force called
out by The magistrates, and loudly denouncing,
at the corners Of our streets, the brave military
officers, who peril their own lives 10 protect
their fellow citizens, what are we To expect =
We have been shocked by language from the
lips of well dressed men, which we could ex-
pecI only from those who prefer border life
among rulfans. We say, therefore, that in the
defect Of public sentiment lies the melancholy
shall we say the hopeless feature of the
times.
We extract from the General Orders:
Sherif's Office, July 8, 1874.
Major-G General Patterson:
Sra, The Aldermen ofthe District Of South
wark have given me notice that they are a.
bundantly able 10 protect the property and
pence OF the District of Southwark. learn
also that the commissioners Of that district
have officially made similar declaration; and
in view of these facts, would respectfully
suggest that the troops now having charge of
IT. Philips Church, Southwark, should be re-
eved.
You are, therefore, requested TO order them
to such other point as you may deem best suit
ed TO their comfort and repose, holding them
in readiness 10 act, when necessary, at such
places as may be menaced,
Respectfully yours, NJ. McMICHAEL.
Eieren o'clock, p. .M-The following Gen.
eral Order has just been issued by Gov. Porter.
II points out decsively the course 10 be puIsu-
ed by the constituted authorities.
GENERAL ORDERS.
David r. Porter Governor OF the Common
wealth Of Pennsylvania, Commander-in-C Chief,
SC, Orders as follows:-
The Governor and Commander-in-C Chief
deeply regret that the renewal of riot, disorder
aud bloodshed has again compelled him to re-
pair 10 this city for the purpose of aiding 10 the
preservation OF peace and the restoration of or
der. A crisis has arrived of the most appalling |
character, in which every good citizen is called |
upon by the highest Obligations OF duty 10
stand forth in the maintenance of the laws.
The origin Of the existing disturbances sinks |
into utter significance, when compared with |
the disastrous consequences that must ineviia-
bly, result from their continuance. Whatever
opinion any citizen may have entertained at
the outset OF these distuTbances,a as 10 the cause
no man can view, without the most poignant
feeling, the deplorable state of things, already
produced, and certain TO succeed If they are
not Immediately arrested. The question is
now, shall an irresponsible mob, or the regular
constituted authorities be forced TO yiedi
No good citizen who understands the nature,
and desires TO enjoy the blessings ofour free in
will hesitate an instant under which
standard 10 rally. The friends of peace, order,
law and liberty, will put forth their utmost
might in supporting the legal authorities in the
discharge of their duty. Those who are enc
mics to these sacred objects will aid and coun-
tenance the efforts of the insurgents
The Commander-in- Chief feels great salts
faction in announcing his entire appreciation of
all the measures that have been adopted by I
NJ alor-General Patterson, as well as of the
High Sheriff, forquelling and dispensing the ;u-
nultuous assembages Of persons that sought
10 iniimldate and drive from the ground the G
military force, while peaceaby engaged in per- !
orming its duty. The re;ribution has indeed /
been terrible, but it was alike unavoidable and {
ustifable q
II the laws cannot be maintained without the /
Use OF force, then force becomes as much an G
lct of patriotism rs Of duty, and must be ap- a
'lied when the awful necessity arises. This f
emark is made in the hope that no repetition h
will be required of this most painful and terrif-
c remedy. a
Orders have been issued to the Malor-Ce
rails of several of the nearest disvsions, TO il
ave all the volunteer companies under their n
ommand in readiness to march at a moments a
office, and in pursuance of this order large a
,rce will be mustered TO repair to the scene of v
isturbance at any hour which may be desig- +
ated. b
Correspondence Of the N. Y. Cypress. &c