The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-11
Active HostiIities-The COntending Forces Nee
In Tunnel and Battle Ensues.


An Albany DESPATCH last evening, contained
these particulars
The following is a summary of the operations
along the line of the Susquehanna Railroad and
in this city for the day:-Master Mechanic
Blackhall in command OF one hundred and fifty
men, under direction of Superintendent Van
Nalkenburg, of the Ramsey section, at dawn this
morning resumed his forward movement from
cambridge. The enemy becoming alarmed,
had left the line clear to the tunnel, and conse-
quenty the depOsed Ramsey officials were
placed in occupation again. At 10 o'clock this
morning each party stood watching the
other all the time, each fearing to begin
hostile demonstrations, but at the same time evil
IDENTIFY prepared for the worst. At II o'clock to-
day the Erie force Mt the tunnel had been greatly
augmented, occupying the entire ground. Gov
ernor Hoffman is ut West Point Comptroller
Allen tclegraphed to him to-day representing
the necessity for the interference of the strong
arm of the State to repress disorder and prevent
riotous demonstrations The Erie locomotive
Roswell Mcneil, which was captured at Balm
bridge. arrived at the depot at II 20 this morn
The Sheriff of Otsego county came down
to Golfers this morning in pursuance of
the writ of assistance. He, with all the other
sherits along the line of the road, have doubt
less been enjoined to-day. The situation at the
tunnel at o'clock to-day was very interesting.
The hostile forces are on the south side of the
tunnel. The Susquehanna train lays before
the station. The men are all there patiently
have been sent to all the stations between One
onta and the tunnel to yictual the army of occu-
patton. The Erie raiders are encamped
in strip OF woods on the curve below the
station. The men are mainly mechanics. They say
they have no disposition to fight, and prefer
the quietude of the cool retreat they have found.
Admiral Fisk is directing their movements from
this city. The raiders brought a telegraph in
strument with them, but the wires having been
cut on each side of them, communication was
iOtprruptpd The Erip lOpprptiyn uoS
from the track by means of new patent frog.
At the same time, the SusQuehanna train which
was laying off on a side track, ran down behind
the raiders, thus cutting off their return. By
this manguvre not only the locomotive but the
men with it were captured. The prisoners are
at Bainbridge under parole.
Throwing Train on the Track.
The Tribune published the following from
Albany
BlaCkall was in readiness for them ut Balm
bridge. The Erie car came cautiously along the
road, but not with sufficient caution to avoid the
trap which had been set for them. Just as they
were rejoicing at their arrival in the yard at
Bainbridge. they found the front wheels of their
locomotive in the mud The Erie locomotive
was thrown from the track by means of n new
patent frog. At the same time, the Susquehanna
train, which was lying on a side track, ran down
behind the raiders, thus cutting off their retreat.
By this manGuvre, not only the locomotive, but
the men with it, were captured. The prisoners
are at Bainbridge, under parole. The Sheriff at
Broome county was with the party, and was i'm
mediately served with an injunction order.
By this time morning had dawned, and Black
all resumed his forward movement. The enemy
becoming alarmed, had left the line clear to the
tunnel, and consequently the disposed Ramsey
officials were placed in occupation again. At
10 o'clock this morning the hostile parties stood
watching each other at the tEnnel, each fearing
to begin hostile demonstrations, but at the same
time evidently prepared for the worst.
The Ramsey party say they will not precipi-
tate hostihties, but if assaulted they will defend
themselves to the last. Instead of attempting to
drive back the raiders they propose rather to
tear up the track, and prevent any further ad-
vance on their part until such time as the law
shall place them again in possession. The towns
will now see the blunder they have committed
in selling their stock The raiders could not
wait for the determination of the courts in the
matter, but chose to disturb the business OF the
road by violent measures. Their cause is a des-
perate one, and calls for desperate means.