The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-12
THE Su.QvEHANNA RAILROAD WAR.


ton of the Govern0r-Pruyn and Ramsey
Nabbed by the sheriG-A Writ of Habeas
Corpus RescUes Them from Ludlow street
Hotel,
ALBANY, August II, 1862
Governor HOFFMAN to-day gave the c0ntending
parties to the Susquenanna Railroad war to under
stand that the ri0tous demonstrations either end
Of the route must and the question of control
be decided by the courts. The parties undertook to
agree to some method Of adjustment, but
failed. His Excellency thereupon said that he
would be compelled to declare the dis.
riot in a state Of insurectiop, take pos.
session OF the road rs a military necessity,
and run 1t as military road II they thought such
course advisable Tor the stockholders and that the
State should be put to the expense of quarter OF
million Of dollars to enforce his proclamation they
might take the responsibility. His course, how.
ever was clear to him, and he should pursue 1t.
ThereupOn the counsel OF the respective parties,
consisting of Messrs David Dudley Field, John
Gauson and Amasa J. Parker, representing the Erie
interest, and Messrs. william +. Allen and Rufus
Peckham, Jr, held consultation In the Executive
Chamber, the result Of which the signing Of the
following communication to the GOVERNOR
To THE GOVERNOR STATE OF NEW YORK;
az
oa he on the Or F he
control Of the person. claiming to BE- rsceivers
demand ths. the road should b run and ana
OF s the 70 appoint
suitable Or act a as int
under your directions and during pleasures until the
said the officers properly thereof 1t is under
oSeqwse you and to TX the
of all persons employed by you. ROBERT Il PRuYN.
JAMES FISK. il.
The Governor Immediately telegraphed Colonel
Robert Lenox Banks, receiver and executive agent
OF the road and General McQuade, OF the Govern.
Or's staf was appointed superintendent and tele-
80 uru e SnV 11e ans
Ramseyites circulated between the hotels and the
defeat OF the Susquehanna road, but no demOnstra-
lions OF physical force were attempted by either
party. Messrs Ramsey Pruyn and Van Vakenberg
were arrested this afternoon upon warrant served
by the Sheriff for contempt OF Judge Barnard, but
writ OF habeas corpus was Immediately obtained
from Judge Cute, returnabe forthwith and the par
es were es pfougn 70 d9aSe ea a once ne
morning at nine O'Clock and were permitted to re-
pair to Their respective residences each In the Gus
night and VIII bring them into court tomorrow
morning.
The trains to-day have been running regularly as
far as Alton At ten O'Clock tonight General
McQuade accompanied by two friends, proceeded
in Especial train to the scene Of operations the
road for the purpose OF putting the line in perfect
order. The treslle work destroyed by the Erie
men between Harpersvile and the tunnel was
embankment, and will be rebuilt tonight It is re-
ported that the Erie men tore up half mile OF the
speedily repaired and 1t L. expected that trains
Will be running regularly to BlnghamIon by to,
MSqnaSe Mr. Van 1akeaburg acting super
tcndent and was at the railroad depot in the GUS
tody OF an officer until midnight attending to the
business OF the road At twelve O'Clock ne went
home Alone the officer accepting his parole OF honor
to appear before Judge Cute Tomorrow morning.
The depot has been crowded by people throughout
the day, and this afternoon the balcony In front OF
the offices gave way, severely nJurfng several indl-
viduals Two officers were kept on guard at the
door, and this evening no one was admitted to the
building, unless having business with the Superln-
tendent. Governor Holman remained at the tele-
graph offce until q late hour communicating Win
General McQuadc, who had gone out on the road,
anu at eleven p NJ. reported all quiet along the line
veaed blissiul state oil repose. dim light was
burning IN the passage, which was under the charge
onical on duty was sleeping as soundy az the
mosquitoes would permit.
F.k and several OF his party left for New York to-
night leaving one Of his counsel, Mr.. Ganson, here
10 watch tire enemy.
Order from Governor Hoffman Appointing
General McQuade Superintendent Of the
Road.
ALBANY, August IL, 1869.
Governor Holman issued the following this after.
noon
Breyet Major General JAMES MoQuADE, Inspector
sr;Lln pursuance OF written stipulation, a copy
OF which y hereto annexed, appoint you, until
othcrwkc ordered superintendent Of the Albany
ana susquehanna Railroad. You will proceed
and make arrangements for the immedi.
ATE running OF regular trains for publ c
accomnouauon. Use your discretion In the employ.
ment oil assistants ana subordlnates and report all
your proceedings Tor approval.
Ginen under my hand aud the privy seal, at the
Capitol, this litn day OF August, 1869.
JOHN 4. HOFFMAN.
EDGAR H. APoAR Acting Private Secretary.
Particulars Of Tuesday Nisht's BattIcs-Ter.
rins Encounter Between Two Locomotives
Both battered-Furious Onalausht Of the
kamseyises-Tbeix Advance and Second Ate
mck-Heroic Stand Of the Fiskites-Nu.
Dsreus Heads sn,ashed-Ths Present sisna.
slen ~ the TuuneI.