The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-07-10

Order, have been issued 10 the Majors General OF
several OF the naarest divisions TO have oil the vol
unteer Companies under their command IN feao'"ess
10 march at a moments notice, and IN pursuance "
this order large force will be mustered 70 ,eP@n
10 the scene of disturbance at any hour winch may
be designated
THE CoMMANDER-IN-C CHIEF ORDERS, \
l. That Major General Patterson detail as large
force as may be necessary TO clear aud occupy an 'e
streets. lanes alleys and places mensced with al
tack and take Immediate charge OF all such places
and protect them from intrusion and assault
q That Major General Patterson so station ana
distribute his forces as TO command all the suees
and other assalable points, 10 dsperse or arrest
may be necessary all those persons who may assem-
bic in considerable bodies for the purpose Of eAci's
TO riot tumull and disorder.
8 That Major General Patterson adopt the most
promp, and efficient steps to disperse rotous assem-
bages as soon as they begin TO FORM and before iley
have time and opportunity TO mature and carry hto
execution their mischievous intentions.
A. That Mai Gen. Patterson treat all persons
found with arms ia their hands, IN possession OIL
caanon or aiding aud abettng those who nave anu
who have not reported themselves for service 70 the
Commander in-Chef, open enemies OF The state
seeking TO destroy the property and lives oil The GU
zens, and To trample on lis laws
| s. The Volunteers from other divisions, as they
reach this place, will report themselves 10 mayor
! General Patterson, and act in obedience to his Of
ders
In obedience TO a spirit Of considerable forbearance,
| the military force has been Withdrawn IRON SAINT
| Philips Church, and relief stationed there OF 'ho
civil posse at the Instance, and under The direction VI
the Magistrates Of the District Tins measure, IL y
presumed, will furnish appeal to the reason ana
patriotism OF the citizens which Will not be IN VAN
but should il unfortunately prove to be unasaiiing
the most decisive steps will be taken Not only the
military force now here, but that ordered TO DC III
readiness, will be called to this place, and so en-
poyed that every person found with arms In theii
hands, their houses, will he pursued 10 the ut-
most, and brought 10 punishment for their lemeri'y
and crimes.
Thas far the conduct of the Citizen Soldery ha,
been distinguished by equal bravery and orbearance
and the Commander-in-Chief has doubt, In any
future emergency, they will continue to be acuaied
by the same determination to do their duty
All well disposed persons are cautioned 10 refrain
from joining countenancing any riotous Assem-
bages in any part Of the city and county oil Philhde
pha, either actors spectators Prompt and ell
fcient measures will be adopted to disperse them
and il is difficult in doing, to distinguish between
the guilty and the innocent
Riot and bloodshed must be terminated at once
the duty of eiecting this rests with the Executive
and those who act under his orders, and whatever
the hazard, this duty shall be faithfully and fearless
ly performed.
Governor of the Com. of Pennsly vania,
and Commander-in-Chief
j ADAM DILLER, Adjt. Gen. p. NJ
! Head Quarters, Philadelphia, July 8, 1874.
Shortly after nightiall two parties Of boys were
approaching st. Paui's Church, at Tenth and
Christian street. apparently with the intention of at
lacking il. They were stopped when at some dis
lance from it b. DR. Sradord and others, and ques
toned to their intentions. Finding that they were
Of hostile character, DR. Straford addressed then
| at some length, and succeeded in getting them tc
dsperse
Another party had in heir possession gun mount
cd upon dray, which they were dragging toward
the church. These also stopped, and prevailed
upon to retire. The citizen force being small il wal
not possible 10 arrest any of them, TO take posses
| sion of the cannon
Beyond this, demonstration of violence wa:
made IN any part Of the District.
AT midnight in the vincnity of st. Philips Church
every thing perfectly q,tiebu few persons wer,
in the streets, and The Citizen Police gathered
in and about the Church to protect il from assault il
any should be made. Every turbulent feeling seemed
subdued, and the fearful riot is apparently al al
end. 1t must be the ferveu hope as It should be tn,
earnest endeavor of every good citizen that il be
,inued so.