The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-08-01
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The Mississiispl TrSabies-The Fress.
dents iDcterIrisnafiOn din tho Sub.
Jecs- Withdrawal OF Postal-Cars frora,
| the Philadelphia, Wilmington arid
| Baltimore Railroad. Is.
| Especial telegram To the Diypatch.1
WARRINGTON, July 3f.-The Radical agita.
tors in Mississippi have received their
quietus, as far as the General Government is
concerned, and II will be useless for them to
telegraph here again for troops, unless an
actual violation of the public peace occurs
apd in that case the soldiers are only to be
used to prevent rioting, and not to overawe
any political party. The President seems
determined that no action OF the Govern
ment shall give color to any assertion that
may. arise that United States troops have
been ordered to assist any parties in car
rying the election, and announces that this
shall be the absolute rule hereafter. u,
Tomorrow is the day named by President
Hinckley, of the Philadelphia, Wilmington.
and Baltimore railroad, for the withdrawal of
all postal cara from bis line on the ground Of
the inadequacy of the compensation paid BY
the Post-O Office Department. Up to balf-past
O'Clock to-day, the Department was in q
state of uncertainty as to Mr.. Hinckley's in
tentions. His last proposition is to convey
the mails at eight mills per ineal foot of car
space, but this the Department could not
agree to, for the reason that it is now paying
all that the law Of Congress allows. Mr.
Hinckley said that if he kept the cars on he
would expect compensation at the rate
named, unless the Department ordered them
off, which, Of course, it will not do.
TIMoN.
Late Weather Report,
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.1
WASHINGTON, August IL A. M-For the
southern portion of the Middle States, South
Atlantic and Gulf States, generally clear and
warm weather during the day, with south
erly or westerly winds and slight change in
the barometer.
ASSOCIATED Press telegram
WASHINGTON, July 31--7 P. M.-For the
southern portion Of the Middle States and
the South Atlantic and Gulf States, clear
and fair weather, southeast to southwest
winds, and high temperature.
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, partly
cloudy and warm weather, with south or
west winds and falling barometer. followed
by rising barometer and lower temperature.
yicksburS Affairs.
WASHINGTON, July 3l.-Despite the action
of the Governor in refusing to send military
to Vicksburg, the executive powers of the
State still persist in the statement that the
public peace is endangered. Governor
Ames, who has been away from his post,
has returned, and yesterday he telegraphed
TO President Grant. reiterating in the main
the apprehensions set forth in kilograms and
mail advices previously forwarded by Lieu-
tenant Governor Davis. He makes no for
NAL demand for troops, but the tenor of bis
dispatch is such rs to intimate that he de-
sircs Federal troops 10 be called to Nlcks-
burg on election day.
10 the meantime, every mail brings pro-
tests from reputable citizens Of Vicksburg,
denouncing the action of the executive OIL
GERS as unTarrantable and without cause,
other than to intimidate voters. ...
The dispatch received was forwarded to
President Grant, but up to the close OF the
Department yesterday no reply bad been re-
ceiyed. The correspondence and dispatches
on the subject will be made public after the
President has finally decided as to what
course he will pursue in the matter.
Second DiSpatch.]
GOVERNOR AMEs's TELEGRAM.
WASHINGTON, July 31.-The following is
the text of the telegram of Governor Ames.
of Mississippi, to the President, in relation
to the Vicksburg troubles, dated jackson,
July Goth:
"To President U. s. Grant, Washing.
ton 1 regret TO inform you that find upon
returning here that q serious and alarming
condition of affairs exists at Vicksburg. In
fantrv and cavalry organizations exist, and
it is reported that number of pieces of ar
tilery have been sent to the city, and these
bodies, organized and armed without au.
thority and in violation Of law, assume to be
guardians of the peace. This is political
controversy.
zone side, the Democrats, represented by
the whites, claim they fear frauds on the part
of their opponents. The Republicans, con-
sisting mainly of blacks, claim that they fear
frauds and also violence on the part of the
Democrats. At one time collision and
bloodshed was feared by all now by, the,
Republicans but by the Democrats 1t is be-
lieYed only because they have become mas
tiers of the situation. 1t is they also who OPP
pose the presence Of troops at this time. Of
the cause of this lamentable state of affairs 1t
is now useless to speak. only seek peace
and protection for all. Can there be any Sc
rious objection why troops should not be
sent there? No harm can result, for troops
are in many of our cities, and at this moment
in two of the cities Of this State. Their pre-
sence may be of great good. 1t may save
many lives. Even one would more than
compensate for the harm which, if any do
not see. is to result from such presence.
Will It not be the least of evils to have the
troops there for any emergency!
iSignedl ADELBERr AAEs,
"Governor Of Mississippi"
THE PRESIDENT DECLINES.
The following reply was sent to Governor
Ames to-day:
WASHINGTON. D. c., July 31ss, 1874
Hon. a. Ames, jackson, Mississippi: The
contents of your dispatch have been submit
ted to the President. He declines to move
the troops, except under call made strictly
in accordance with the terms of the consti-
tuition.
[Signed] "W. W. BELKNAP,
Secretary of War;"
Washington Items.
WASHINGTON, July 31.--Secretary Robson
has gone.
Sella Martin (coored) has been appointed
Treasury agent and assigned to Mississ ippi.
The estate of the late ChiefJ ustice Chase
nets trifle over 100000.
The Post Office Department has arranged
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