Litchfield enquirer., 1844-07-18
Correspondent Of the N: Y. Tribune.
THE STATE OF AFFAIRS IN SOUTHWARK

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PHILADELPHIA, July o, p. M.
AT this moment every thing connected in the
slightest manner with the lamentable condition of
affairs in the district of Southwark is seized with
avdty by an insulted and indignant people who have
borne wrong and outrage with a forbearance almost
unparalleled.
During the whole Of Tuesday evening every
thing remained perfectly quiet, the Church being
protected by the civil power Of the District, who
are every way competent to prevent any farther
breach OF the public peace.
Governor Porter, it is feared, viii yet order the
troops into the district in which case fearful work
will ensue, as the entire population are prepared
to give them warm reception. At the present
moment there is scarcely house in the immediate
vicinity of the battle ground by Native citizens but
is well prepared for defence, and from which de-
struction would be poured into the ranks of the mi
Htary. There is no mistaking the feelings of the
populace-they are maddened to an extent you can
hardly imagine. The Natives, it is now currently
reported, have not less than 1000 stand Of arms at
their service, besides 30 pieces Of cannon and an
abundance Of ammunition. Even the women are
armed, urging bitter retaliation against the military
for the wanton and unnecessary destruction of life
A number of narrow escapes have fallen under
my notice, one Of which l will only relate A
married lady. the sister-n-law of MIR. Middleton,
plumber, (residing in Shipper street, near 9th.)
having left two small children lying in bed, went
into the room, fearing danger, and removed them.
Inc next minute ball entered the bed.chamber
and tore the pillows to atoms This occurred in
Queen street near Second.
HaD past IL 0'el0ck.-There are not fifty per.
sons collected together in the vicinity of the church
Those who are collected in Queen St are drawn
together out Of mere curiosity, looking at the sad
havoc made by the weapons Of death in trees doors,
windows, SC. The only place where mob is now
congregated is third street, from Walnut to Chest
nut, the vicinity ofthe Girard Bank, the headquar
tiers Of the military.
HaV-Past Ocioek.-The military are still re-
naming at their quarters. Southwark is as s'caim
as summers morning." No disposition to create
any disturbance is manifested by any one.
There are now several military companies in
town from Montgomery county alone, viz two of
cavalry three OF artillery, and two of infantry, and
more are hourly expected.
James Linsberger one of the wounded. died this
morning at the hospital
recover. The ball is not yet. however, extracted
from hisbac
Half past O'elock.-All is still quiet. and |
doubt not all further attempt at violence is now AZ
an end for the present. Rumor upon rumor is. as |
matter of course, flying about, relative to the |
Of the military. none of which, how |
ever, can be relied upon. l cannot believe Gov. |
Porter will send the troops into the District unless
actual necessity demand It.
PsILADELPHIA, July Id P. M.
Ine Excitement. regret to sayall excitement
$ not allayed BY any means. The arrests Of YES
Issuing ofnumerous warrants-and the
continued presence Of the military have each ten
led, more or less, to excite and infame the public
mind while the thousand offlse reports constant