Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-30
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The Railroad Troubles Y Erie.-BuFrALo,
Dec % .-1'be riot al Harboytreek yesterday was
more serious than reported, and causes great ex-
citement here Il appesfs that several officers of
The Central Railroad company went up the line
TO Harbor Creek TO spperintend the repairs OF the
track injured by the mob on The previous even
ing When they r1oed sne M Mer Go @e' " an
ductor on the Buffalo and State Line Road, was
attacked as soonas recognized, by party armed
with clubs pieces of rails and picks; he drew a
revolver and shipped two capswithout effect. but
third shot wounded one OF the rngieaders OF the
mob in the head. The railroad men were then
ordered by q c. Dennis, the superintendent of
the line. 10 ietreat to the cars Some of them,
however. we're intercepted by the rioters and
shamefully maltreated. One, NAMED Jones, was
nearly killed, and another knocked down and bad
ly beaten A man was IN thf act o. striking
ground. when Conductor HOPPER rushed forward,
and struck the assailant down with pick wound
ing him severely in the mech The mob then
made an attack upon the cars with The intent OF
obtaining possession of MIR. penns, whom they
swore they would hang on the trst telegraph pole.
Mr.. Dennis wished 10 go out o. the ears, but his
friends restrained him, feelinb certain that the
brutal threats of the excited mob would be car
ried into effect
The rioters then entered thu cars and some Of
them seized Mr.. Dennis; whfn MIR. kasson, who
u,
and started 1.-THE mob jumptd of, and the train
was not stopped until il reached The State Of
New York
A passenger who expressed his Indignation at
the infamous conduct OF the noters was knocked
down in Erie Yesterday, and h,fofhs hair literally
torn from his head The mlb at Harbor Creek
was swelled by ruffanly mob from Erie.
The railroad company nov refuses TO run be-
yond the State line, believing the lives of their
employees in danger
The excitement here is Intense, and unless i'm
mediate steps are taken for the protection OF the
public by the general government there is serions
danger of movement of the people OF this part OF
the State, which may entail terrible disasters on
the whole country.
Important from Russia.-NEw YORK, Dec 90
Private advices received here fiom Russia state
that the emperor will never submit to the dcta-
tons Of England and France.
The wealthest merchants at Moscow offer the
government millions Of rubies, IL wanted TO pros
ecute the war. If affairs are not settled during
the winter, Paskiewitch, with an army OF 3O0,09O
men, is to advance on Constantnope. Extensive
preparations were making on the borders, and the
first hostile act would probably beto blockade the
Baltic.
Russia, or the emperor it was said, expected
that the American would be the only neutral flag
before the affair is brought TO final settlement.
27.--The house Of representatives of Texas has
passed the Senate bill for constructing section Of
the Pacific railroad through that State The bill
appropriates twenty sections q land to every
mile
The company agreeing to build the road, will be
required 10 guarantee the performance ofthe con-
tract, by deposting in the State treasury three
hundred thousand dollars.
Loss Of the Winfield Scott.-NEw ORLEANS.
Dec. 2S.-The steamship Winfield Scott, an ac-
count of the wreck Of which sent you yesterday.
struck on Anachu island at midnight, on the I'd
inst. The passengers were very little alarmed, and
all were safely removed, suffering but triaing
losses. Two steamers were Immediately dis
patched to her relief, but she was fast going to
pieces.
Great Fire iii MOntreal.-MoNTREAL; Dec
GA fire broke out in Notre Dame street yester-
day morning, and destroyed the dry goods store of
Mr.. Lewis, the fur establishment Of Mr.. Solomons,
Mr.. Sharpley's store, and one other An immense
amount Of property was burnt. Mr.. Lewis was
insured for fl5,000, Mr.. Sharpley for $4,000, and
Mr.. Solomon for f4500.