The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-11

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Armies Concentrating and Ramsey In
Command Of Ten Th0usand Mcn-A Rein.
forcing Column Of tho Krio Men Captured
Locomotive Thrown From the Track-Trcs-
ties Destroy ed-Thc Commanders-in-Chie
Quietly Reposins NJ Albany.
ALBANY, August 10, 1850.
The following is summary OF the operations
along the line OF the Susquehanna Railroad and in
this city for the day. Master Mechanic Blackhall,
in command OF $50 men, under direction OF Superin'
tendent Van valkenburg, OF the Ramsey section, at
dawn this morning resumed his forward move
ment from cambridge. The enemy, becoming
alarmed, had left the line clear to the tun.
mel. and consequently the deposed Ramsey officials
were placed In occupation again. At ten O'Clock
this morning each party stood watching the other
at the tunnel, each fearing 10 begin hostile demon
STATIONS, but at the same time, evidently prepared
force at the tunnel had been greatly augmented &C.
cupying the entire ground. Governor Holman is
at West Point Comptroller Allen telegraphed to
him to-day, representing the necessity for
the interference OF the strong arm OF the
state TO repress disorder and prevent notous
Mcneil" which was captured at cambridge,
arrived at the depot AT twenty minutes past eleven
applause. The Sheriff Of otsego county came down
10 Golfers this mornlng, in pursuance OF the writ OF
assistance. He, with all the other Sherifs along the
day. The situation at the tunnel at two O'Clock
to-day was very interesting The hostile forces are
train lays before the station The men are ali there
patiently waiting for the next move. Dispatches
have been sent 10 all the stations between Oneonta
and the tunnel TO vlctual the army OF occupation.
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 light and prefer the quietude of the
cool retreat they have found. Admiral Fisk is d.
n hul
wires having been cut on each side OF them, cOmmu-
nication was interrupted The'Eric locomotive was
frog, At the same time the Susquehanna train,
which was laying OF on a side track, ran down be-
this man0uvre, not only the locomotive but the men
with 1t were captured. The prisoners are at Bain-
bridge under parole. The Sheriff Of Broome county
was with the party ana was Immediately served
with an Injunction order
When the raiders reached Alton on their first trip
up superintendent Van valkenburg telegraphed
them that If they advanced it would be Of their
peril. 1t was this that caused their retreat. They
afterwards advanced, however, being reinforced
A construction corps has been sent out with orders
70 take up the track and tear down the tresties
wherever necessary. The trestles on this side Of the
tunnel have been removed They can be replaced in
a few hours.
public meeting win be held tonight in mont Of
the Exchange Building to give expression to the
views and sympathles OF our citizens
Surrogate Lawton Taking Testinnony-Mr.
Fisk Arrested and Bailed on a Charge Of
Conspirncy-The Ramsey Clan Gather and
Hold IN Indignation Meeting.
ALBANY, August 10, 1862
Surrogate LawtOn commenced taking testimony in
the case Of recevership this afternoon. The only
fact established was that the papers making Pruyn
receiver were fled Saturday morning about half
past eight O'Clock. Fisk arrested this afternoon
on charge OF conspiracy against the interests Of the
road. lie gave bail To appear at the next term OF
the Court OF Sessions.
terest, was held this evening IN front OF the Ex-
change and was attended by about 800 people.
OF vice presidents. Mr.. Ramsey was the hrst SPEAK
and spoke at some length, detailing The proceed
ings already published and denounclng the mach
nations or the Erie party. he was followed BY
others in similar strain.
Movements Of the Erie Forccs-Reinforce-
menfs Sent Down the Road-Reported Cap.
tire of Train-The Rumsey Troops
Preparing to Move Upon Binghnmpton.
BINGHAMTON, August 10, 1869.
The managers Of the Erie Railroad were busy this
morning preparing to prosecute the Albany and
susquehanna Railroad. Very little trustworthy In
formation concerning the position Of the case be
ascertained, but, as ID usual In such
affairs, the streets are full Of rumors.
II Is known that two special trains
filled with workmen, or "guerillas"-
tins city this morning before nine O'CLOCK. the
Albany and susquehanna road, in Erie Railroad
cars. The first train took about 200 and the second
tram $50 men. They were under the charge of l..
D. Tucke., general superintendent Of the Erie Rail.
way, and II. d. V. Pratt division agent. They took
a good supply OF hour and beef with them, and ap-
peared more like men on military expedition than
q civil mission. Most of the men heretofore en-
pioyed on this end Of the Albany and Susquchanna
trains have arrived from Albany since yesterday
morning. II Is reported that the train which left
rce Of men the RAMSEY nee sna
intention Is to retake Binghant0n II they find they
are strong enough.
The Legal Side Of the observation-disclosures Of
the Train Confirmed--1,2O0 Rainseyites
stationed mt Affcn--700 Fis'.ites In Posi-
ton at the Tunnel-200 Men sent TO Rein.
force Them--CondifiOn Of the Erie Fighting
CGrps-When Fislkite Meets Ramseyite Look
Ont.
BINoHAMToN, N Y, August 10, 1859.
The absorbing subject OF interest IN this city is the
Erie-Susquehanna Railroad war. IL is in the mind
OF everybody and little else Is talked OF or thought
OF, and the general anxiety has been intensified by
the fact that all the operations here are conducted
with great privacy and that nothing is permitted to
be known that the railroad officials and employees
can withhold. We learn from Albany that the report
sent hither to the effect that Judge Peckham
had decided that Pruyn was legally appointed re-
ceiver OF the SusQuehanna road was incorrect.
The question has been referred Surrogate Law
ton, who Will take testimony in The matter and re.
port on Thursday. Judge Pecknams order requir-
ing Mr.. Fisk to show cause on August 10 why he
should not bc enJoined and restrained fr01 taxing
any further steps In acting or attempting to act as
receiver also directs That the snerIns and other
oiicers along the line shall, under circum-
stances, enforce the order Of Judge Barnard, IN
tended to give risk possession Of the The order
was yesterday morning put on board the morning
express train TO De delivered here ut
three O'Clock in the afternoon; but infor-
nation being conveyed to the conductor
before his arrival here, at Harpersvie that the Erie
company had seized the offices, engines, &C., at
Bnghamton, the train return I'd and the order was
not delivered. telegram reached tins CITY, how
ever announcing that the order had been issued;
but that mad no legal force and could not success
iuly be opposed TO the writ which Judge Barnard
mao issued Ihere Is report, upon the authority
wncn gives II some plausbllity, that the Pennsyi-
wanna halfoad Company has telegraphed to Ramsey,
giving MN 70 understand thai he can rely upon
Tvs VS. supper. In his present attitude he