Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-07-12

Excitement at the National Guard
@ ArmOries.
CANNON TO BE PLANTED ALONG
THE LINE OF PROCESSION.
Appeal OF the Fenian brotherhood "a
Irishmen to Cease Their Sense.
less Quarrels~


Appeal Of the Fenian brotherhood to
Irishmen to Cease Their Sense.
less Quarrels~
New YORK, July 12.-The authorities late
last night consulted with Major Gen. Mcdowell,
commanding the Department of the East, and
he is understood to have promised the co-opera-
ton Of the troops under his command stationed
at Governors Island, Forts Hamilton and
Schuyler, and other forts in this vicinity. A
leading police official has obtained a copy of a
printed circular distributed to the commanders
of divisions and companies of the Catholic at
lacking force. The numbers from to 80 repre-
sent the various divisions, and the names win
egar HILL" "Croppies, lie down." etc, are sup
posed to indicate points where the Orange pro-
cession was to have been attacked by the di-
visions designated The following is said to be
in circulation for signatures
In view OF recent and probable future events
the immediate organization of society to be
known as the Protestant League of America,
with headquarters in New York, with affiliated
societies throughout the United States is recon-
mended For this purpose, and properly to con-
slider the immediate event that gives rise to this
suggestion, let public meetings be called at once
IN this city and elsewhere. The claims of Roman
religious liberty"
Governor action and a copy Of his proclamation
shown them, they refused to state whether il
altered their plans any or not; but is probable
the route OF the procession will not be changed.
Early yesterday notices were sent 70 many of the
surviving members of the old Know Nothing
lodges, asking them to meet at specified times
and places for a revival of the organization. 1t
is understood over 6,000 names were enrolled for
these organizations yesterday. Great excitement
prevailed at the National Guard armories last
evening At each place prePar ations were being
made for the anticipated trouble to-day. Am
munition was received ia large quantities. and
arranged for distribution. Early this morning
each soldier furnished with forty bali
cartridges and one days rations, with KNAPP
sack.
at different places along there OF the process
sion, and will be guarded by heavy detachments
| OF aruller. One battery win be stationed cor
ner OF eth avenue and sd street, and Is not to be
used except i'm the emergency of an attack on the
Orangemen. The police will be almost exclu-
siYely used in protecting individuals and pre-
serving order on the streets before and after the
parade. The police force numbers 50 CAPTAINS
&c sergeants, the same number OF roundsmen
and between 400 and 1,500 patrolmen. The
force is formed into battalions of ten companies
each. The battalions are commanded by Inspec-
tors D1lks, Walling and Jameson. Supreme
command is vested In Superintendent Kelso.
positively asserted at police headquarters that
the Orangemen had finally relinquished the idea
OF parading to-day in the streets of New York
owing to the opposition displayed by the city
authorities, but as their rules require them 10
celebrate the day they will have celebration
The manner of the celebration will not be
diyplged, but . street parade will not form part
of the celebration. This determination was ar
rived at by the Grand Lodge of this district and
| mandate to that effect promulgated by the
| masters Of the various lodges comprised within
their jurisdiction. The Council OF the Fenian
Brotherhood has issued an appeal to the brethren
upon the wisdom and Patriotism of exercising
influence among misguided and mistaken Irish
men who keep up and foster the evil spirit of
/ faction which has been ever the curse OF our
race and the greatest obstacle to the aehiev:-
ment OF our national Independence. Give no
countenance ID any Irishman who would dis
grace the name of our country by reviving the
senseless quarrels OF the dead past, and would
bring into this land OF liberty the animosities
begottsn of the foies and religious rancOr of our
forefathers."
More Of the New York Excitement.
NEW YORK, July 12.-ln the vicinity of the
police headquarters this morning all Is hustle
and excitement. About six O'Clock the police,
under command of the various captains, began
| a Sembling, and in short time afterwards there
were upwards of 1,500 men collected in that
place. After making their report, 800 were or
dered - the twenty-ninth precinct under COM
mand OF Inspector Malnng; 100 were sent to the
net, and co were sent to the fourth for the pur-
pose of guarding Harper's building. Among the
personages who visited the central Office were
Gov. Holman, Mayor Hail, Sheriff Brennon,
Assistant District Attorney Fellows, and several
other leading politicians. Superintendent Kelso
appears to feel more in his element to-day than
| yesterday, and expresses the opinion that there
win be no disturbance. Mounted police were
Kept busy all the morning carrying orders from
d
kept in readiness Z, convey the police TO any
point soon as possible. The building is nearly
filed with reporters.
In the vicinity of Hibernian Hall very few
persons made their appearance this morning
In front of No. IA Spring street the effigy of
man trimmed with Orange colors, suspended to
telegraph pole, was cut down by order Of Cap
| tain Wash, Of the 18th precinct.
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The Irish Catholic laborers on the boulevards
have suspended work, and are marching down
town in body. inspector Jame-on, with $50
police, has been sent to I'D street and sth ave-
ont IN full force each regiment is at its respec-
Gye armory, ready for the emergency.
NEW YORK, July 2-The streets in the up
Groups of loungers are to be seen on nearly
every corner; and gangs Of men, ave and six IN
number, may be NOTICED going In the direction
fairs look very th threatening. The mem IN the
marble and stone yards along the East river
have nearly all lett work, il Is supposed for the
PURPOSE OF opposing the Orange parade. I'm
upper part Of 9th.
Riot Expected I'm Jersey City.
NEW YORK, July 12--The streets OF Jersey
City presents this morning an aspect ominous Of
coming trouble. Thus far no disturbance has
occurred, but the indications are that this even-
ing will witness scenes OF aiot and bloodshed.
At every street crossing, and oongregated around
every liquor store, are group Of Hibernians, who
lingering about Washington HIN, their head
quarters: The police display great energy in
their efforts to preserve order. A number of
persons armed With pistols, knives and hatchets,
freely. AT the Orange headquarters eyerythinss
Is quiet. Alpresent are employed In the preuae
ration for the procession, which win moved at
ESQ p. m. tH tss
New YoRK, July i2-12:45 p. x.-Ymmenss
crowds have assembled in Avenues A and ri
where the Irish Catholic element is the strongest