, 1876-11-19
PRECAUTIONARY.

| HINT III WOULD-BE REVOLUTION19TS.
| specfx 1sspasca to 7ae Tribune.
! WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 1S.-The fact hal
| been published in Eastern cities that the Prcsi
| dent has taken precautions to provide for tht
! peaceful Inauguration Of whoever may be dc
| clared President By placing some troops in ths
vicinity Of Washington. The statement Is con
irmcd by dispatches from tue Vest to-day
which show that three companies have left Fort
Riley and Fort Leaycnworth for. Washington.
It is well enough, therefore, that the public
should know that there is no danger Of forcible
opposition to the Inauguration OF anybody, and
that no Baltimore mob will be allowed to over
awe Congress pending the count OF the Electoral
vote. The
TnRETs OF REVOLUTION
in the event that the three doubtful States shall
decide the Presidential election in favor Of GOV.
Hayes, which have been matte il so many
prominent quarters by the Dc..,A>rats, have not
been without their effect in Washington. Tho
most noteworthy result Of these inccndiary at
tcmpts to foment civil strife is the action all
ready taken and contemplated by the President
to preserve national good order and to secure
the peaceful Inauguration of the person who
shall be declared to have received the greatest
number Of votes in the Electoral College. The
letter and spirit Of the Presidents order to
Gen. Sherman are to be executed. Gen. Grant
has been too long soldier not to understand
the advantage to peace and good order OF au
early preparation for emergency. He has &C
cordingly taken such steps as will
INSURE THE MOST EFFICIENT PREPARATION POS
BIBLE
against the violent threats Of the enemies Of
constitutional liberty and Of their country. 1t
is fact preparations have been made to gar
rison the forts IN the vicinity Of Washington
with a considerable force, Orders have been
already sent to distant points in the
West, directing the commanders OF
troops stationed there to make ready to
move for Washington This is rendered more
possible for the reason that the Indian
campaign is considered practically at an
end. More orders Of similar character may
follow if there should be any serious apprehen-
sion OF disturbances. II necessary, there can
be no doubt that the forts Immediately contigu-
ous to WashinSton-Fort Footc, Fort Washing
ton, and Fort Whipple-WiIl be garrfsoned BY
at least 12,0o0 picked troops of the regular
1rmy.
THE NAVAL FORCE
now in commission, within telegraphic reach of |
Washington, stationed between Portland, Nc,
Ind New Orleans, is now larger, stronger, and |
more efficient than the fleet at the command Of |
he United States at any one time during the
ate Rebellion. The rccentvisi here Of Admiral !
Crencla1l, in command OF the North Atlantic
quadron, which comprises three vessels, was
lot without Significance. He was specially
rdered here by the Navy Department, and
'hile nothing officially can be stated, it is un-
erstood that the purpose OF his visit was to
onfer as to the present efficiency OF his force,
nd as to the facility with which It could be
tationed at different points.
There is no disposition on the
art OF the President to exaggeratc
le situation or to do ANYTHING
hich could intensity the public excitement,
Ut the peace-loving men Of the country can be :
srtain that Gen. Grant has taken and will take !
lawful measures within his power to preserve
le national peace, and to sec to it that the laws
; faithfully executed.