New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-06-17

the 9TH Regiment National Guard were on then way
down Broadway to the steamboat for Boston. Gen
Sanford intercepted them, and ordered Col Dwyea to
halt, and form in front of the City Hall.
When it became known that the military were COM
ing the turbulent mob around the City Hall were soon
huhed and their threats suddenly turned TO different
tune The regiment marched into the Park. dislods-
g the crowd and forming into hollow square 10 i.on'
Of the Hail. Gen. Hall soon after passed between tue
rank the soliers cheering him as he went. Ihey
bad been al great expense in fitting out ior
their visit to Boston, and were disappointed
at the detention and possibly somewhat annoyed but
they were assured that all would be served alike, and
as room as other regiments coud be got under arms,
they would be released from duty Gen. Sanford and
Col Duryes then passed along in front Of the ranks
and che cred by the men We informed that re-
QUESTIONS subsequently served upon Gen. Sanford
by the Recorder the Sheriff the Coroner, the Chief OF
Police, ard lastly by the Mayor after his arrest, al
replesenrg the necessity for calling out the militia to
preserve peace.
Sheriff Willet asked Gen. Sanford whose authority
lie recognized, and whom he intended TO obey.
Cen Sanford replied, Sir, shall obey myself;
have troops enough out, and shall keep the peace OF
the city at oil hazards
Orders were given to the Seventh Regiment to stack
arms and loose krapsacks, which they did-the crowd
looking on, but keeping at a respectful distance.
To return TO the Recorders Office, Coroter Perry,
Captain Wallng and Captain Speght, having failed
TO the warrant upon the Mayor for obstructiag
the Coroner in the service Of civil process Captain
Speight again dispatched with it, and ordered by
the Recorder to call upon General Sanford for what
ever assistance necessary to enable him to take
the Mayor prisoner. In few minutes, General Hal
returned with the Captain aud said:
Your Honor have seen Gen. SANFORD, and lie has
seen tie Sheriff who says he has arrested the Mayor,
who gave the So COO bail required. The Mayor says
lie has no intention Of leaving the city, and will obey
all proper authority. So we Think as there is now
large crowd in the Park, and presently this Walker
meeting will draw together a larger one, 1t may be
well to defer this arrest until tomorrow. We have
ordered nine regiments to be under arms. and shall
keep the city quiet. II FIVE make this arrest tomorrow
do OF think there will be any boodshed.
Recorder-You will give us a Regiment in the morn
ing, General, to see this process served.
Gen. Hal--Cer;anly, your Honor; as large force
as you may require.
Reoorder--I think that will be the better course;
there is now considerable excitement, and they may
core to their in the morning 1t is desirable to
save bloodshed, if possible.
Gen. Hal!-The men are now at their armories; we
shall have the military where it can be called at any
moment.
Gen. Hall then retied and dismissed the gallant
Seventh much to their qualification and they at once
marched to the Plymouth Rock on which they en-
baked for Storington. Several companies OF the
Eighth Regiment were detained at the Battery, and
prevented from leaving although they had expended
a very large sum in preparing for the journey 1t is
needess 10 observe that the members Of the Seventh
coudoled with their companions in in their msfor
fortune at losing their aunt. The men certainly de-
serve credit for the ortude which they displayed
the occasion.
Major General Sanford Oh the receipt OF the relui-
siiions from the Police Commissioners and Recorder,
ordered the following regiments under arms:
Fourth Regiment, Col. Hnckcn.
Fifth Regiment, Coz. Schwartzwaelder.
Sixth Regiment, Col. Pinckney.
Eighth Regiment, Col. Lyons.
Ninth Regiment, Col. i1tkn.
Eleventh Regiment, Col. Van Buren,.
Twelfth Regiment, Col Cocks
Finy.ffth Regiment, Col. Legal
Seventy -frst Regiment. Col. NUsOurgb.
Gen. Sanford was Oh his way TO Boston, together
with bis staff, but receiving this order they had
II cir baggage set ashore az also did Commssary Gen
Ward. Unwilling to alarm the citizens unduly, Gen
Sanford RETAINED from calling the military together
in the usual way 10y twelve strokes upon the fire
alarm bells; bu, privately dispatched couriers to the
officers of the regiments, who got their men under
AIMS with all possible dispatch. Commissary General
Ward and Major Anthem went to the Arsenal, and
brought down 100 rounds Of grape shot and 5000
rounds Of ball cartridge.
The eighth and ninth regiments were stationed at
the Arsenal and the others were distributed to their
various armories the White stree. armory and the
Centre Market drill rooms. large police force l.
held in reserve ct the White street station, and over
goo citizens offered themselves yesterday to the
Commissioners as special policemen. This morning
the Mayor will be arrested and taken before the Re-
ccrder without fail for which purpose and to preserve
tie peace the seventy-frst regiments will parade
in the Park at o'clock this morning.
THE WHITE-STREET STATION-HOUSE.
There was great crowd and much excitement at
the White street Station House after the occurrence OF
the fight. Citizens gathered around, anxlousy seek
ing information. AppreheDsons being felt that an
attack would he made, many came and offered their
services but Deputy Superintendent Carpenter as
sured them that there DO necessity OF Their
remaining. lie said he did no. fear any attempt upon
the Stationouse and if one were made, the military
were within call in sufficient number to dispense any
mob that would gather. At o'clock he gave orders
that the passages and steps should be cleared, the
lights e as usual and every disposition for the night
n ade in the ordinary manner. lie SAID ne did not
believe in presenting TO the enemy any appearances
Of alarm or excitement, but appearance OF CONT
dence and reliance.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Al sorts of rumors are shoat among the people VINO
have heard that something terrible has occurred but
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