The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-05-22
THE NOSES HUMBERT EMBRoanIo.
The Charleston Ne,1s furnishes the

The Charleston Ne,os furnishes the
following details:
Moses was not arrested lastSnieht, as
wasisuppossd. Coroner Coleman, was
sent for, ye,terday afternoon, to re-
oeive his submission, and was taken to
the Executive mansion in Moses car.
ringe. But, while expressing his
doubts as to his authority to arrest
Moses, despatch was received from
lawyers in Orangebnrg, advising Moses
not to allow bimself to be taken, and
not to give bail. This statement will
explain how tho impression got out
that Hoses had accepted service of the
writ, and why the negro militia con-
tinued on guard at the Executive man
sion during the night. Coroner Cole
man. this morning, issued warrsot
for the arrest Of the Sheriff Of Orange
burg County, on the charge of attempt
ing to make an illegal arrest of the
Governor. Tho Sheriff, however.
could not DO found, aud the officer
arrested his deputy.
ORANGEDURG, May 20.
The Sheriff has returned from CO.
lumbia. and this morning made the
following return on his warrant Of mr.
rest:
The STATE OF SOUTH CAnoL1NA,
OnANaERuRG COUNTY, May 20, 1874.
In obedience to the within order,
proceeded to Columbia. and on the
10th instant called at the residence of
f. j. Moses, Jr., the defendant, aud
made an effort to execute this warrant,
at which place was informed by John
B. Dennis that said Moses refused to
be arrested under any circumstances.
also learned that Moses called out the
militia to resist the execution of this
warrant. E. I. GAIN, Sheriff.
Upon the reading of the return, So
lioitor Buttz asked the court what
steps would he taken 10 force an arrest
OF Moses. The court remarked that
for the present it did not see It's way
to q successful fight with the State
militia, and further action would be
held under advisement.
Tho iFFepressibis Tim. Hurley thus
describes the situation:
SEAT OF WAR. PRESTON MANSION.
COLUMBIA, MIDNIGHT. May IS, 1874.
The situation remains unchanged.
Moses is still inside, holding q council
of war. aided by Hoge, Neagle, Nash,
Gardner, Lee, Rivers, Smalls, aud
many others Of his staff. They have
agreed to declare martial law, and
blockade the County of Richl,nd,
sending forces to the Orangeburg line.
Moses has issued to the troops an nd-
dress. (as original since discovered to
have been delivered by Gen. Washing
ton. OF Cambridge, Massachusetts, on
taking command Of tho Continental
troops. The roads leading to the city
are filled with volunteers, who are
cheering the Penitentiary as they so
by. The people are leaving the city,
one desiring 10 remain during the
siege. Moses has had horse taken to
the top of the Preston mansion, aud
will issue his orders from that point,
it being safer. A flag has been raised
by pledging his honor, and it will be
flung to the breezo tomorrow. Pay
ment Of the troops has b N guarnn,
teed by Con. Nengle, who pledges his
Blue Ridge scrip freely. and has tec-
graphed Patterson to do likewise. The
Supreme Court has declared that it is
legal tender for that purpose. Gen.
Gardner has ordered 200 umbulances
and called for 1.OO0 nurses. DR.. Fox's
residence has been rendered as hos.
pital to the Governor, in consideration
of his appointment on the Governors
staff as chaplain. The Supreme
Judges and Circuit Judge Mackey will
go as commissioners to the banks to-
morrow to assure them of the Go
vernor's protection. A copy Of the
Preston mortgage is to be printed, and
tho staff commission made out on it.
The Republican Printing Company
will move to the front, 80 as to inspire
confidence in the line officers. Wood.
ruff is in uniform and commands in
person. He carries a pay certificate.
Hardy Solomon is issuing three pounds
of hay to each man on the promise
that he will bo cared for nczt winter.
The Citizens Savings Bank is endors-
ing Payma.ter-G General Dennis drafts
for supplies. The Governor insists
that Neagle shall burn his bridge in
consideration Of his appointment as
County Treasurer. No..gle claims that
it is too soon after collecting taxes.
LArEE. The troops are very hun
cry. The Governor gives military
ball tomorrow night. Citizens from
Charleston are here rendering troops,
but the Governor declines them, on
the ground that they were boilers. A
contingent cemetery has been selected,
and will be dedicated Thursday by