The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-11-09
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cltement in that City-The New
Rebel Commissioners sent to Jail.
BALTIMORE, Nov. A.-There are large crowds
Of persons on the streets and In ,he thorough
fares In 'front.' Of the newspaper oflceS, dis
cussing the state Of Affairs.
The New Police Commissioners bare been
sent 20 Jail, a. also Sheriff Thompson, they
all refusing 70 awe the required security de-
manaed by Judge Bond, Of S26, 900. They
slledge that the Court has no Jurisdiction
over them. The new Commissioner have
established their ONCE In the Jail, and have
been busy all day appointing their new po-
lice and other ofieerG. They have also ap-
pointed a full list Of Judges for the election
on Tuesday, together with their clerks. "A
strong guard Is In front Of the jail, and no
one is admitted except on necessary business.
A writ Of habeas corpus has been Issued
by Judge Bartol, Of the Court Of Appeals, TO
bring the new Commissioner and Sheriff
Thompson before him at nine o'clock to.
morrow, and il 10 believed that be will re-
lease them all. II, however, they undertake
to act again, az on Saturday, Judge Bond 10
determined 10 pursue the sAme course, and
have them rearrested. This will cause addi-
tionAl excitement. II 10 generally understood
that General Grant and General Candy will
not interfere with the troops, except TO pre-
vent an actual riot. They will take 70 part
10 the politieA. phase Of the question, leAV-
ing i. for che ultimate decision Of the Courts.
This 10 reliable and positive.
Il Ia true, however, that q considerable
number Of United Statss troops arrived htEe
on Saturday, to be Ia readiness.
n.am9,A. Gawaua swnpN 20 WanhkmnnHm At
seven O'Clock last evening, and has been In
secret counsel With President Johnson ever
since. Hs Is expected bona tonight. His
object 10 10 secure military Blrength and in.
terference at once. This will not meet Gen.
Grants yiew. There was . slight dsatur-
bance in Front street, caused BY one OF the
new Commissioners policemen attempting TO
arrest Q man, who was, however, rescued.
Two or three shots we're cred, but nobody
was hurt. The disturbance was soon quelled
by the old police. Governor Swami returned
from Washington, bat effected nothing spec
iAl. AnimmsnSe crowd are now on the streets,
but al. peaceabie. The Indications now are
that Tomorrow will be an intensely sEciting
day. II IL believed that an attempt win be
hAde TO hold two separate elections under the
new sRd old police. An good eitiEvns are
anxious for the preservation Of order
BALTIMORE, Nov. 4-9 o'clock, p. NAH 10
quist. The people have mostly retired from
the streets. Gen. Grant arrived here at eight
o'clock this evening, from Washington, with
Governor Swami. and - stopping At the Eu-
taw House, u is still fuliy understood tina,
the military will not interfere unless q riot
occurs, which the civil authorizes cannot
qpsli, and then only 70 protect the e%iiisensr
without intsrnsddliag with political matters
or the pending dispute regarding the Com
m.ssiOaers. According 20 the law regulating
our city jail, Sheriff Thompson has 40 eoatrol
Of n.
TO-morr0R IL looked 20 With istsnss inter-
est and anxiety. The new Police Commits
sionerI and Sheriff Thompson are still In Jail
1870 p. Ms-The Police CommlsSioueFs ara
noW having an interview With Gen. Grant.