Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-11-07
BEFORE THE BATTLE.
y. 9. Troops On the "sacrea SOIL

U. .. Troops On the "Sacrea SOIL"
"A dispatch from this city 70 the Bslti more
american says: "The detachment Of the
United States army stationed At PETERSBURG,
10 which Gov. Kemper, of Virginia, refers In
Bis proclamation, consists OF one lieutenant
didate for Congress has been threatened in
that district, and serious disturbances have
recently occurred. The United States mar
election day, and has simply taken reason
able precautions. The United States fur
tbermore, In time of peace, has An entire
right to locate detachment Of its army, or
Its whole army, in the state OF Virginia II 1t
chooses"
An Associated Press dispatch from Rich
mond says: Considerable excitement has
been Occasioned here by the sending OF Fed
eral troops 10 Petersburg. Rumors have pre-
vailed since yesterday that troops were ex-
pected la this city, but as yet none have
arrived. The following order has been re-
ceived by District Attorney Lewis:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON. ID. C. November 4, 1861
To L. l.. LelCiS, u s. District Attorney for the
Eastern District Of TtTgtnid:
Sir: Whereas have reason to believe that
offenses are likely TO be committed within
the above named judicial district against
the provisions of chapter I, title "Crime," of
The Revised Statutes OF the United States,
directed to attend at Petersburg Va, on
the 9th, 9TH, 8tb, 9th and 10th days OF Novem-
Der current, for the purpose mentioned in
secn aS,a 1,sSS OF said Revised States { an
Judge Hughes, of the United states Dis
trfct Court, has also received q copy OF the
same order In relation to the Petersburg
The people OF Petersburg are quiet, and
the United States soldiers have met with q
kind reception.
The chapter of the Revised Statutes above
referred to contains the provisions concern
Ing Grimes against the elective franchise
and civil rights Of citizens"
Section / 1888 of the Revised Statutes pro-
vides that Whenever the President has rea-
son to believe that offences have been or are
likely to be committed against the provi-
In any judicial circuit, 1t shall be lawful for
him, In his discretion, to direct the Judge,
marshal and district attorney OF such dis
trict, and for such time rs he may designate,
for the purpose OF the more speedy arrest and
trial OF persons SO charged; and 1t shall be
when any such fequisition is received by
him, to attend at the place and for the time
tn rein designated"
Trouble In Louisiana.
A special to the New Orleans Republican
from Monroe, La, says: "Colored people
coming here to vote are stopped by armed
men and registration papers taken from
has been he ss@ on
j. Edwards Leonard, republican candidate
for Congress In the 5th district, has been ap-
pointed by Governor kellogg associate jus.
tee OF the supreme court Of the state, vice
Taliaferro, deceased.
New Orleans was unusually quiet last
night. A special to the Picdytme from Vicks-
cite yesterday to arrest negro for shooting
another was fired into by negroes from
ambush and two Of the posse mortally
wounded. The sherifY's posse were uuarmed.
A detachment OF troops was sent from this
city to Delta, La.
A special to the New Orleans Democrat
West, democratic candidate for sheriff, who
was ambushed and shot yesterday, died this
morning.
Dispatches from Monroe, La, say q large
body Of armed negroes entered that city
Sunday night, secreted their arms and re-
manned there yesterday. The mayor issued
proclamation commanding them to take
their arms and return to their homes. They
were about TO comply when Hamlet, the
negro sheriff, collected about three hundred
negroes in the city limits and advised them
negroes took the sherifT's advice and con-
cluded to remain.
Mayor End0m and Colonel Hale, United
IN sSs mouse Of NONE :o
ored.
Distribution Of Troops In south Care
says: The distribution OF United States
troops for tO-morrow's election was COM
pleted last night Colonel Hunt, OF the stu
boa I'd section, with headquarters at Charles
ton. Notwithstanding the deep feeling preva-
lent, 1t Is believed the election will be peace
full. Up to this hour (mi mighty kilograms
nom all sections Of the state report every
thing quiet.
A Fair Election In New York.
A conference was held In New YORK on
United sates sos In rsaiiaP a tSs
manner OF enforcing the United States cleo
ton laws In that city at the election to day.
The result OF the conference was an agree
ment on the part OF the city authorities to
act In accordance with the United States
law. The importance OF this agreement lies
In the fact that It VIII prevent any conflict
shals and city police. u. 8. Commissioner
Davenport, who was present, denied the re-
port that 20 900 warrants had been issued, to
legally entitled to vote from doing 90. BE
asserted that he was perfectly willing to
have the name Of every man covered by the
York newspapers. It was not the intention
TO spring trap upon the democrats. The
SUPERVISION sole purpose was TO secure fair
The n. Y. Sun Of yesterday says: Five
thousand warrants were issued by Little
Johnny Davenport on Saturday and yester-
and Ta
registration. Tho warrants are to be placed
In the hands Of United States marshals OF
An extra force OF officers was appointed for
the work on Saturday evening. They have
been instructed by Davenport to arrest all
NOtcIs VINO Sttcupt I'd vOt0 Win cltiZensnsp
papers issued in 1868, and also natu.
rallzed Americans who have had tnemsel YES
registered "a native born. United States
Marshal Ftske has been requested by Custom
House leaders TO invoke the Interference OF
Federal troops on election day.
Political RufliaDlsm.
ATTACK on A REPUBLICAN PROCESSION
IN CUMBERLAND.
In Cumberland, Nd, last night, mob as
saulted republican procession and beat Q
republican policeman. The mayor sent word
to a large republican meeting at the Acad-
envy Of Music, which waa being addressed by
r StOckett Matthews, that the people 60
straight home, as the streets we're diled win
drunken rowdies.
A DEMOCRATIC PROCESSION ATTACKED IN
RALKIGH.
In Raleigh, y. O., last night, as q demo-
cratic procession was passing down Fayette-
Vile street, tt<Was attacked by q negro mob.
The police fnterfered, and were attacked by
the negroes with pistols, knives, clubs and
stones. Two policemen were badly injured,
and several other white persons hurt. Order
has since been restored.
A TORCH-BEARER KILLED IN UTICA.
At the conclusion OF the democratic pro-
cess1on in Utica, N. Y, ON Friday night,
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