The New York herald., 1870-03-20
VIRGINIA.
Inc Troubles in Richmond -Chahoon Fortined
In His Last Ditch = General Candy in
Communication with Him--The Ne
groes Supporting Chahoon.

RICHMOND. March 10. 1870
Notwithstanding the aid ana assistance rendered
Mayor Chahoon by General Candy In raising the
siege yesterday, the city Ia in the hands OF Mayor
Ellyson who, with strong force Of special police Is
now carrying on the government. After the seizure
OF the second station house by Eyson's force Cha
hoon, with the remainder OF his garrison, retreated
to the upper or third station house. which he at
once proceeded TO fortify. The United States nag
was unfured from the roof for effect with the ne
groes and TWO sentinels were placed there on the
lookout. The upper portion OF the building Is
pierced for muskets and the windows are barri.
caded a. for immediate action. The
lower story OF the building. which was
an engine house, is filed with negroes
armed with muskets, ana the fire apparatus Is
turned out IN the street. Chaho0n'S whole force
consists OF about seventy five men, over iftv OF
wh0m are negroes ana his ammunition consists OF
I'VE bags 20 OF shot and ball and Two kegs OF powder.
presses the determination hold this position at all
hazards People living In the vicinity have been
Ing party he Will turn his whole force on their
IN the vicinity to reinforce Cnah00n IN OF attack
what creates the greatest surprise is that General
for what purpose cannot be imagined, except to
encourage nun IN resisting the authorities. Can
6ys AID TINS evening, IN the presence Of
visitor at Chah0On's, rendered him the compliments
OF the General and STAFF There is evidently de.
sire on the part OF Chan0on and friends to provoke
riot. In order 70 afford Candy an excuse for taking
possession OF the city property with his troops
and reinstatlng ChahOOn Mayor. ElysOn has no
idea Of attacking him whatever
Governor Walker to-day addressed q letter to
General Candy After stating the fact that the mill
tary force had nterered to prevent the MavOr OF
performing the duties OF the office, IN the seeming
intention OF enabling mere pretender 10 that Oice
70 discharge ts duties ne asserts that this action
was taken without any request by the Legislature
or other civil authority OF tine State and asks by
law or authority General Candy does this. General
Candy replies that his interference was MOTTO ala
either contestant but only to prevent breach Of the
peace, and his authority for such action Is from the
President aud the Secretary OF War and precedents
which, he says, he mas cited the Governor before
HIS duty, he thinks Is, until these matters ad-
justed by law. TO interfere to preserve the public
peace.
Ellyson's Men Soixing Chahoon's Patrols
Surrender Of a station Houss-The Rival
Mayors Both Holding Court-An Injunction
Served ON Mayer Ellys0n.
RICHMOND, March 10, 1870.
At daylight this morning, when Mayor Chahoon's
police were being stationed, Mayor Ellysons police
went around and arrested them all. They stripped
them OF their badges and disarmed them. Three of
the Chahoon force, who were not caught, took
refuge in the station mousse At noon the Second
police station surrendered to EIlyson's police
Early this morning the United States Mar
snal served notice on Mayor Eilys0n, the
would move before Judge Underwood, OF the United
States Court, on Wednesday next for an Injunction
ans snem r@ rro% acting Mayor CnahGSn held
There has been no disturbance TO-DAY. ChahOOn's
force, reduced TO about thirty men, shut up in the
$50, has possession OF the city. There were two
meettnQs or citizens tonight, at which 1t was re-
solved to support Ellyson.
Judge UnderwOOd's Writ-Gcneral Candy to
Keep the Peace.