Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1871-07-15
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expectedly, causing considerable excite
mcnt among the officials. 1t is believed
his visit is caused by new differences be.
tween Boutwell, and Pleasanton.
Private dispatches assert that reports
received at the Agricultural Department
show decreased productive capacity in
half acres, aud a falling off % per cent.
New YORK, July S.-About eight
o'clock this morning collision occurred
between the New York and Newark trains.
while dashing along at full speed. The
accident was the result of carelessness on
the part Of the switch tender The cars
were thrown from the track and immedi.
ately envclopcd in flames, when the great.
est excitement ensued.
July 9.-There were five persons killed
and fifteen wounded by the Newark and
New York railroad disaster yesterday The
Railroad Company loses $780, by the
accident.
SYRACUSE, July 9-The most violent
storm ever known passed over this place
at 2 o'clock this afternoon. 1t was fol-
lowed in short time by another, the
wind blowing down trees from one to two
feet in diameter Eugene Harris was
killed today by lightning. During the
storm, hail as large as walnuts fell, doing
great damage to crops
New YORK, July 10.-Rumors arc rife
of an impending riot between Orangenen
and Fcnians ON Wednesday. A delega.
ton of the Hbernia Society left last night
to see the President, and ask the interpo-
sition of tho Federal authorities to prevent
an outbreak. Mayor Hall this morning
asserted that there would be no riot, and
the Orangemen should be protected in
case they paradcd.
Archbishop McCloskey in sermon al
luded to the threatened demonstrations
against Orangcmen on Wednesday, aud
expressed the hope that the procession
would not be allowed by the authorities,
but earnestly entreating and exhorting
Catholics to beware of even going near it.
TRENTON, N. j. July lin reference
to the Orangcmen's procession, Theodore
Randolph, Governor of New Jersey, to day
issued proclamation announcing the
rights and privileges Of the people to as.
scmble together, and warning all persons
from other States who interrupted tho
peaceful assembling of the inhabitants Of
this State, and that such offences against
the peace and order of our Commonwealth
will be vigorously and zealously punished
by the authorities.
New YORK, July 12.-Tndications Of
riot, in case of the arrangements parade,
grow more and more threatening. Tho
Mayor has finally determined to prohibit
the parade.
The excitement in Jersey City is intense.
There is no doubt the Orangemen Of
Jersey City arc determined to parade, and
the greatest alarm exists in consequence
among the citizens, who are apprehensive
for tho safety of persons and property.
The llibernians make no secret OF their
intention to attack the Orangcmen in case
the latter should parade. Their prepare.
tions for the expected fray are said to be
very complete.
WAsHINGToN, July 1l.-Postmaster
General Creswcll has, in accordance with
the Telegraph Act of 1866, fixed tho rates
of Geographic communication between the
several Departments at one cent per word
for each circuit of fifty miles or less.
NEW YORK, July IA Washington
special says reports assert that Secretary
Boutwell,, before leaving for home, gave
some instructions to Deputy Commissioner
Douglass which indicated that he ex-
pectcd that gentleman to be acting Com
missioner before his return.
New YORK, July l2.-About half.past
two o'clock the Oransemen formed on 10Th
street, below Eighth Avenue. At the
same time the 22d regiment, under Col.
Porter, marched past and formed line on
Eighth Avenue where they loaded with ball
and cartridge. The 9th regiment took
up a position north of Twenty second
street The police were on the east side
Of the street, the militia on the west; the
apparent intention being to have the
Orangemen march between the two files.
They presented small appearance, about
200 persons in all. They had two banners.
One tie Stars aud Stripes, and the othera
banner bearing the picture of William Of
Orange, both borne on horse back, and
small one with an inscription of American
freedom.
The police on the other side of the street
made rush on the mob. 1t was feared o
general row would take place, but it was
quoted, and at 3 o'clock the signal for
starting was given. The procession start
ed and twice was attacked by rioters, who
were quickly put to fight by the police:
A large number of rioters were dubbed
and taken prisoners. At Twenty. sixth
street the 9th regiment charged the mob
with fixed bayonets. Several persons were
killed and wounded, among them one wo.
man. Col. James Fiske was at the head
of his regiment. and had an ankle broken
with club early in the ARRAY. Captain
Spencer, of the 9th, was killed by his own
men, while firing into the rioters. Lieut..
Page, of the 9th regiment, advertising
agent for the Grand Opera House, was
MORALLY wounded.