New-York daily tribune., 1863-07-17
,nd helpless children in search Of some place o

aud helpless children in search Of some place oi
refuge, followed by crowds OF idle men md boy
fnere we're reports yesterday that attacks were
pect1d upon tue coored citizens Of Wellsvile, 2
village near the boundaries Of the Ninth Wari The
residents Of that neighb1rhoOd AZ once took preca-
tonary measures by procuring arms and organizing
so as to be prepared for events.
The authorities Of the city are now amply prepare.
for eme rgeucics The reserved military are 10 con-
slant readiness to act with the police force while THU
arm upon which the citizens now mainly depend fo'
protection, has been greatly strengthened by the az
pointment of Specials and Sherfs Deputies, who
we're last night provided with formidable clubs.
In view of passing events the Mayor has i'sued
the following proclamation:
MAYORS OFrrcH,
CITY HALL BRooKLYS, July IS. 1859 )
To THE CITEEys OF BKooKLrs: Icongstuists yon upon
tho fact that city, thus far has been free from tho RIO
proossdngi which have disturbed the peace Of New
desire you THAI provision has been made Toy Al
armed force to be in readiness at moments noics tnc
onty powerful to check and at once all attempts At
rotous demonstrations among us But the ncendiGy nre
the Atlantic Docks last evening sdponi,hes us that there
danger guard sssnst which especial measures should
To secure against the acts Of tho incendsry the ser
vices of concentrated armed force will not suffice and
thorough watch and guard throughout the city necea
thsefos recommend the citizens that they
organize Wards foroe to act during the
present DISTURBED state OF the public mnd ss night watch
and patrol Snch voluntary force composed OF the citizens
in each OF the Wards would n my opinion suce eHecu
ally restrain sill attempts a. incendssn and also to main
tao peace and good order throughout the city can ssu.
my fellow ctrens that they determine to act on these
geions they may command my hearty and earnest CO.
operation. MAXIM kALbFLEisCh' Mayor
TIE CONDITION OF BROOKLYN, u. ID.
Notwithstanding the fact that very palpable de-.
monstrations have been made by any evidisposed
persons in Brooklyn, (E. d. it is very manifest to
all observers, that feverish feeling is prevailing
which may at any time take form, and cause great
loss Of life and property. In Wow Of this contIn-
gency the right minded Of the population Of that
city are making thorough and vigorous prepsra-
ton. At the Odeon, tho present armory Of the Eth
Regiment. about 500 men, are drilling nightly uuder
competent officers and all are supplied with arms
and sufiiciency Of ball cartridge The German
population Of the Sixteenth Ward are also making
timely preparation for selfprotectOn when the
dreaded hour shall arrive. Over 900 men are be.
lieved TO be connected with the organization, now
drilling at Turner's Hall.
The locality Of the disafected 10 stated to be the
Fourteenth and Seventeenth Wards bat beyond
some murmuring and Que or two outdoor demon
s,rations, nothing has transpired. Meanwhile
guards, several hundred strong are on the alert
night and day.
THE RIOT AT JAMAICA.
The rotous demonstration at Jamaica, l.. l., wns
not 40 serious as reported. The rioters did not
oeed fifty. They burned but two or three boxes Of
the Government clothing. No stores wererobbed or
r,sidences attacked. All has been quiet since
Tuesday night.
THE EXCrTFME EST IN JERSEY CITY.
Between and 10 o'clock on Wednesday night
mob formed in the upper part Of Jer-ey City, and
marched down the avenue in body. Arriving in
front Of tie Ciiy-Hall, they were addressed by
Mayor Roman, X. ID. Mcclellan, and the Rev.
Falher Kelly, all of whom advised them TO 20
home and refrain from any acts Of violence. The
greater portion Of the Assembage then dispersed.
Nearly all of the coored people left the city during
the day.
Yesterday everything was as quiet as usual. but
rumors we're afoat tnat a movement might take
place in the evening. Two COT pauies of soldiers
were quartercd in the city IL night, and other
measures were taken for the public safety
AIprcheprions have been felt that demons,ra.
ton would be made upon the Montor-i ard, and
gun-boat With howtzers and large force Of ma
rines has been stationed there for ito protection.
About II o'clock on "Wednesday night mob OF
sbouI dozen persons made an attack with stones
aud hre-arms uron the dwelling Of n respectable
aged German, named John Ensler, residing a, No.
ia Steuben street, jersey City. fhs windows
were broken and four pstol.bas entered the house,
one Of them lodging in the wall just over where
son Of Mr. +. Wac sleeping. Tie old gentleman
went out to expOs!ulate when he was set upon,
knocked down and kicked until he severely
injured, when the mob finally desisiei. The cause
OF the attack is unknown.