The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-09-16

The ChrSssians murdeTs-
In addition 10 the elegaphic statements in another col
| umn, we learn from the Philadelphia Statesman that
on Saturday morning the United States marshal, Mr.
Roberts, accompanied by Mr.. Commissioner lngraham,
John W. Asbmead, esq, United States district attorney,
Recorder Lee, and several other gentlemen lel The city
for the scene OF the outrage at Chrsana Lancaster coun-
w. with view Of fully enforcing the laws OF the Uni.
ted States relative TO the rescue OF several fugitive
slaves the murder Of the elder Mr.. Gorsuch, and the
wounding OF his and nephew. The officers were
accompanied by iorty-hve United States marines,
under command of Leutenants Watson and Jones with
civil posse OF some fifty men, Marshal Roberts having
made a requisiiion TO that effect.
The party upon reaching Chrisana, Immediately pro.
ceeded 10 discharge their duty by securing the woods
and surrounding villages for miles They labored nces
sanity the greater portion Of the day and night. and sue
ceeded in making twenty four arrests in all The parties
arrested were all negroes.
In their possession or rather upon the premises from
which some of the parties taken, several guns,
dirks and huge clubs were found. Some OF the guns
were heavily charged, and are in the hands of the
proper officers.
There was but one disposition manifested on the part
OF the authorities from the city, which were promptly
seconded by the prosecuting attorney from Lancaster,
Mr. Thompson, and portion Of the police from that city,
Who we learn, made eleven arrests on Friday,
veyng their prisoners to Lancaster jail
The excitement about Chrisliana and neighborhood
was intense, and hundreds Of people in attendance
during the examination Of the prisoners Saturday af-
ternoon and evening. 1t after nine o'clock before
the officers of the United States concluded their arduous
dulies-the heat beng intense, and almost sudocatng
throughout.
There is doubt but several OF the prominent actors
in this lamen,abe affair have been secured.
The Pennsylvania states that the following paper had
been circulated and promptly signed by citizens of both
parties
appeal to Gou. Johnston.
To THE GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA: The under
signed, citizens OF Pennsy yana, respectfully represent
That citizens OF neghborng State have been cruelty
assassnated by band of armed outlaws at place not
than three hours journey distant from the OF
government and from the commercial metropolis of The
State
That this nsurreconary movement in one of the most
popuous parts Of the Stale has been far successful
to the local ministers of justice and parayze
the powers OF the law.
Tha, your memorslists are not aware that any mill
ary force has been semi to the seat OF the nsurec
ton or that the civil authority has been strengthened
by the adoption OF any measures suited TO the momen-
tous Crisis
They therefore respectfully request the executive mags
rate of Pennsylvania TO take into consideration the
the gnty OF the Commonwealth this important and
melancholy occasion.
Jno. CadwalaIer, r. Simpson,
Jno. Swift, J. W. Forney,
VIM. Deal, e. n Martin,
James Page, Il. M'GIath,
Charles lngersol, s. Hays,
l.. Roumfor s. X Carnahan,
Harry Connolly. +. McAdams
Isaac Leech, ir.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 10, 1851
In addition to the above find also in the Pennsyl.
vanian the following Proclamation from Gov. Johnston
The PENNSYLVANIA remarks {" that though the Governor
was on the spot shortly after the commission OF the
crme-aIthough the whole community has been greatly
excited from that time to the present-t was not until
the appeal, which we publish in another column,
presented to him. signed by number of respectable citi-
zens that he mustered up courage to issue procama
ceived until after midnight"
PROCLAMATION.
In and by the authority Of the Commonwealth OF Penn
sylyanla, l. WILLIAM f. JOHNSTON, Governor OF
said Common weallh. do hereby issue this Proclamation
Whereas it has been represented TO me that hagran
violation OF the public peace has occurred IN Lancaster
county, involving the murder oil Edward Gorsuch, aud
seriously endangerng the lives OF other persons and
whereas it has also been represented 10 me that ~me OF
the partcipaiors in this outrage are Yet al large: now
therefore, by virtue OF the authority N me vested by the
constitution and laws, l. William +. Johnston, Governor
of Pennsylvania. do hereby offer reward OF ONE
THOUSAND DOLLARS for the arrest and conviction
of the person persons guilty OF the murder and viola
lion Of The public peace aforesaid.
In testimony Whereof have heTeuno SET my hand, and
aft xed the great seal OF the State, this fifteenth day OF
September in the year Of Lord one thousand eight
hundred and hfty.one.
Attest; A. l.. RUSSELL,
Secretary OF the Commonwealth.