The New York herald., 1877-07-23
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south as Lee street, and from there TO the Spring
Gardens stationed policemen picket duty. Along
the line Of the railroad Tor the distance OF a mile
south Of Camden Station, constant string Of persons
are moving to and fro but no dsaIected railroad
ployes are to be ut point Passenger trains
are gong out aud coming IN at regular
intervals the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, unac-
companied by escort, and liberal number Of passep-
gers are on each train. Brigader General Abbott
arrived in this city yesterday morning with three
companies OF the United States Engineer corps from
the fort at Willis Point N. Y. The force comprised
100 men. in Companies A, Captain J. S. Han5ury; b,
Captain n. Miller; G, Captain W. s. Livermore. The
detachment came by way OF the Philadelphia, VII
mington and Baltimore road and arrived at the Prest
lent Street Depot about haii-past eleven O'Clock.
ASSAULT UNITED TROOPS.
When leaving the at the depot the SOL
diers we're met by . mob OF about five hun
dred men and youths, who showed thoir
disapproval OF their presence by making
perfect Dedlam Of hsscs boots and groans. These
demonstrations soon assumed more violent shape
and when marching up President street the men
assaulted with showers of missiles A heavy piece Of
rock thrown from second story window
struck private Michael Corcoran Of company A. the
back OF the head and inflicted very painful though
not dangerous wound. During the whole attack the
regulars had not deviated from The calm delibcr-
ation OF their march and paid little heed to
tho mob But at this juncluro the command
10 halt given Perccving this movement
the rioters took fright and most Of them od precip
lately in all directions. The soldiers then pursued
their march with only o few slight Interruptions 10
the armory OF the Sixth regiment, corner OF Front
and Fayette streets, where they will re-
main as reserve force, subject 10 the orders
of Governor Carroll Each is with a
Springfield breech-loading re Of the most improved
patent, and sixty rounds OF ammunition. The
rifles all equipped with the trowel bayonet u ter
rbls looking weapon which may be used either to
stab q regular bayonet or 70 cut % q sabre with
deadly effect.
ARMED AND EQUIPPED.
Besides the rounds OF ammunition which each soldier
carries nearly forty thousand rounds were brough; In
boxes the train with them. These were conveyed
In wagons the armory and placed In the arsenal
der guard. Tho sudden appearance Of the regulars
was a surprise in tho city, aud their pres
ence at tho armory produced deep impression
lmong the groups OF spectators who congregated
IN its vicinity Since Friday evening many recruits
have been received to the Sixth regiment and CON-
aumbers considerably more than two hundred men,
ono of the officers of the United States troops
IN conversation with the reporter, expressed his
regret tor the necessity OF their presence hero
but said he hoped the rioters would understand they
had sentiment whatever in the matter, they simply
came to preserve order but attacked and ordered
repel the attack would do 50 without hesitancy and
that too in such way would gvo their assalIants
cause to fear them.
INCRKAsISG THE FORCES
General Hancock commanding the district Of tho
Atlantic, also arrived, and makes Baltimore his head.
quarters He at once conferred with Governor Car
roll Mayor Latrobe and other officials. II WIS
decided to I'LL up the ranks OF the Filth
and Sixth regiments to 1000 mon each. new
regiment and as many more necessary will be
raised at once OF 1000 men and placed duty The
enIistng and command OF this regiment will be
entrusted TO Generals Stewart and Howard.
The State has at its disposal pro-
cured within the past lew days, large number
Of arms and ammunition of the very best quality.
Besides these forces the Adiutant General has te!e
graphed to the local authorities az Annapolis and
other towns in the State to add many recruits as
possible to the volunteer organizations their COM
mand and hold them in readiness for immediate
orders Captain Wilnam g. Purncl with over sixty
members OF the Groome Guard, at Elktou is actively
engaged in enlstng recruits, and ready como TO
this city at moments notice Strong measures will
be adopted at once to prevent the assembling Of
crowds or any movement which may tend to produce
disturbance OF tho peace of the State.
MORE TROOPS ARRIVING
With other arrivals and the special police force
thero are now abou. three thousend men under arms
the city, This will be by about SIX hun
dred regulars who will arrive at dayb-eak on the
United States men-of-war Powhattan ard Swatara
which have been ordered to Baltimore at quarter to
O'Clock p NJ.
The first through train since Friday for New York
from Washington reached Camdon station, not having
been moested, and proceeded direct to President
street depot At eleven O'Clock tonight the city Is
tranquil.
THE SITUATION AT MIDNIGHT.
At midnight the city is quieer than 1t has been
since the beginning OF the strike, and the authorities
lpprehend trouble tonight During tho day three
Trains left Camden Station for Washington aud
1t halfpast four P. M the regular through
train for the West departed The Western trains Will
run as usual tomorrow and communication between
here snd Washington will be kept open.
" MARK DoDD.
Mark J. Dodd, one ol the victims shot on FRIDAY
night in the firing by the Sixth regiment died TO. ay
Hewas shot in the head and fingered until to-day
At the Washington University Hospital Hc was an
employ6 OF the Adams Express Company, and was
shot while in front Of their Office Baltimore street
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