The New York herald., 1844-07-12
FURTHER PARTICULARS
FROM PHILADELPHIA.
IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE.
WHAT WILL BE DONE.

We have received some important information
from Philadelphia relative to the recent riots. Il
appears by private letters that Governor Porter in.
tends to keep what military force he has already
concentrated in Philadelphia, and order several
more country corps into the city. When this force
is sufficiently large, he then contemplates taking
possession Of the whole of Southwark, seize every
cannon in the hands of the mob, and to arrest the
ring leaders. He is now determined to strike
decisive blow and put stop to all future riolng.
This information is not only mentioned in private
letters, but is foreshadowed in the Philadelphia
newspapers Of yesterday, extracts from which we
annex. We may, therefore, expect warm work
before peace is fully restored the city of brother
ly love.
From Philadelphia Inquirer, July Ill
We elearn that an important demonstration IS about
- be made by our CT izens without regard to party
and the authorities An able declaration has been
drawn up by one of pures and most distinguish
ed citizens, in which are embodied views, feelings
and pies suited to the c'iss THIS has already
it is probable that in the course of the day thou
sands Of additional signatures will be added A
demonstration OF this kind cannot but be produc-
tive of the best results 1t the duty of every good
citizen rally TO the support of the laws, and TO
the maintenance OF public order. Let the moral
feeling-the manly patriotism of the community
be manifested In the most unequlvocal manner in
aid OF the authorities, and all will soon be we'll
The eagerness with which this movement has al
ready been responded to speaks well for the correct
feelings OF the citizens. The supremacy OF the
laws must be malntained-the constituted authOri-
ties must be supported.
La case OF riot, ought not some course to be adopt
ed by which The military shall be protected from
an Indian wartarea. Why station naked soldiery
in the streets 10 be fired at, by the hour, from
dows and alleys? Could not possession be taken al
once Of all the houses in the rotous vicinity? We
pat these questions without protesting military
knowledge. But we are confident in saying that II
is TOO much to ask of our brave military men thai
they shall stand unprotected, and receive skulkme
shots which they cannot return.
[From Philadelphia Chronicle July Ill
We understand, upon what we know to be com
city is amply adequate 10 any emergency that can,
under any possible state OF circumstances, arise
The country troops are among the finest specimens
Of citizen soldlsry that have ever been witnessed in
this city, or perhaps In the country. IL is striking
tact, that almost every company musters larger
number than at its most successful parade ior drill
and all are full Of ardor. We have reason 10 know
that the present large force will be increased, and
that they will remain under arms so long as the
slightest necessity continues II isunderstood thai
the Governor istends, before leaving the city, tC
ascertain, r,et arms, whether or not the Natives
have cannon secreted in the lower sections OF
Southwark, and to arrest all and carry off such
arms, should any be found. s5 s8 tits. .astst
HEAD QuARTEns, First DIVISION, P.M1
PHILADELPHIA, 10th july, 1874 4
ORDKR No. 39The troops stationed at Fifth and Green
Streets under Gen. Roumort at the Arsenal under Mai
Kem the Cavalry, at their Quarters and the troops
Head Quarters will be put upon drill at least four times
Hereafter morning reports of tho strength and condi.
ton Of each corps viii be made at or before nine O'clock
The Major General returns his cordial thanks to the
volun GERS Of Montgomery and Berks countless and to
Capt Archambaus troops from Bucks county, tor the
generous and soldier spirit which induced them 10
respond so promptly to his call for aid.
discussion of political, religious other subjects cacu
lated to produce irritation There mus. be discussion
party being his duty simply assist in main
tanning the laws and supporting the Government.
By command of Major General Patterson.
j. MILES, A. d. C.
| This order alone indicates the determination of
the authorities in the matter.
a IFrom the Philadelphia Papers, July III
The Rioters boasting, it seems, Of theirforce
and immense preparations 10 destroy the Military
| should they dare to venture into the District VI
| Southwark. II is said that they have 22 field pie
! ces buried, ready to be taken up and used, ano
| nave sloop loads OF ammunition in the Delaware
waiting their call II is also said that, having tri
| umphed so far, over the laws and the civil govern
ment, they. are anxious for another opportunity to
exhibit their prowess and contemplate some act Of
violence shortly, in order to draw the troops with
in the line of their field of preparations. This IL
really too daring, and our citizens are ashamed Of
this bullying OF the authorities The wish is uni
versally expressed that Gov. Porter will send tn.
whole military force into the distracted district ar
rest every person found in arms against the author
ltics, seize all the ammunition and cannon pre-
pared by the rioters, and put in this way an effect.
ual end to the rebellion. Until this be done no
The MAYOR, the Select and Common Councils,
| and other city officers, Yesterday waited upon Go
vernon Porter in body. and His Honor the May OF
made very handsome speech, highly compliment
| tary to the Governor--thanklng him in the nam,
OF the city, for his promptness and energy in re-
pairing to Philadelphia TO aid in putting down the
ruthless insurgents who have broken down all laws
The Governor replied, briefly thanking the Mayor,
tor the compliment paid. and assured them no act
OF wanting, at any time to preserve the
laws unbroken the Const utlon nvlolate. The May
and Councils did but express the feeling Of every
good .tizen in the community. Weknow that Phil
adelphlans will ever stand up for the laws, and that
they will preserve them if it costs streams Of blood
| to accomplish it. We know that there are bad men
in all communities, and that we have them here
We know, too, that many of the principal actors
in the bloody scenes of Southwark are not citizens
properly, ofether Philadelphia, or any other place
| men who have nothing at stake, and who would
punder bank or dwelling as soon as burn
church. The wicked spirits who stimulate these
| men to riot and bloc she'd are more censurabIe il
that can be, than the lawless perpetrators Of the
acts themselves.
Justice and lmpartaiy we have called the persons
who were engaged in the rebellious war on the c-
vii authorities in Southwark, the Rioters. The
Sun" (Natye) calls them the People! The "Na-
Chronicle (Native) calls them the Natives! The
Ledger (Native) calls them "persons opposed to
the Native Americans" in order to deceive distant
| readers into the belief that they were Catholics
We make no comment.
The Southwark riot differed from that OF Ken.
| slngton in most important feature. For the for
mer there was-not exactly an excuse, for no ex
cuse can Justify party or faction in taking the
Ifa N IN anla nd NY utuUc
geance upon supposed offenders, their friends o,
relatlves-but there was tangible pretext for viz
lent offence. In the latter there was nothing bu
the base spirit OF sef-wled, unreasonable religious
prescription. There was nothing but tell deter
mination to exhibit the authority Of the mob when
sustained by misguided public opinion, in tramp
ling upon every right of those who from their weak
ness have been selected for persecution.