The New York herald., 1877-07-27
was discussed and the Of the last tnseue eagerly
caught up and disseminated.

caught up and disseminated.
PEorkcrIoN AGAINST LOCAL DISORDER.
TO convince one that reaction had occurred at the
headquarters of the local authorities which
centrated on Wednesday night In view OF the antci
pacd turbulent gathering at Tompkns Square, II was
only necessary to visit them yesterday and contrast
The scene with the activity oil the previous day and
night AT the time the latent power existed, al
though IL was apparent to the observer and
the same strength municipal military authority
was not al alienated set aside because the uni
forms OF the police were not so conspicuous at certain
From inquiry at the Mayors Office yesterday IL
ascertapcd that three or four regiments OF military
were held In readiness on Wednesday evening to APP
pear at few minutes warning on the OF action
rhe scventh was the more immedatey al hand and
would have been hrst called on had there been any
necessity the authorities to fall back upon the mill
tary. The other regiments were in their various
armories within timely distance although there
no expectation that the military force would be
quired at ALI II was thought so ,averrcd competent
found from reports made by those who visited the
leaders that there would be any attempt TO
create disorder. The only danger to be APP
pretended, according TO the authority, WAS
IRON accident, such AS tumnlts that might
be enced among intoxicated or ev-m inded per-
sons, those who usually mingic among crowds tor tho
purpose Of making mischief The authorities havo
force but an act Of precaution they have asked the
Governor to leave as large force hero possible IA
order all contingencies II should be stated
that the authorities deem the present police force
sufficient copo with any probable riotous demou-
straon that eau be started IN the city Had tho
police force In 1868 been what 1t Is at present. said
Mayor Ely 'rhe riots OF that year would have bcen
quelled in few hours" General Smith, President Of
the Board OF Police Commissioners. told the Mayor
yesterday that he should continue the same efficient
police arrangements until the disorders throughout the
country ceased n regard TO reports to the contrary
Il has been sscertaned the Mayor The differ
ent departments Of the city government arc acting
harmoniousy ana IN conoer. me PUBIC may res, as
public order without creating agitation or Rrous
Ing unnecessary excitement There is no danger OF
trouble anticipated here unless the condition OF affairs
In the Interior becomes moro threatening.
II was ascertained at Police Headquarters that tho
atn al netn npnw
Unity TO Tompkins square, as on Wednesday, night. 1t
had been remanded to the various station houses to
scene OF tumult Tue police authorities, however,
aver, that they do not apprehend any dtsturoance.
prepared to meet any contingency mcnacing good
order In the city
SICKNESS AT THE ARNORIEs
The long con Hnement members oi the National
Guard the heat OF tho weather, and their forced alb
seuce from their homes, have combined TO render
their physical condition anything but satisfactory.
II is notew orhy that the Fifth and the Eleventh
regiments both principally German, have suffered
conslderaDly moro than the other regiments. CHOLERA
morbus and sunstroke are tho prevailing complaints
The Sxty-ninth regiment, Colonel Cavanagn com
street, by spinning old army yarns when engaged
in routine drill The Surgeon reports The men are IN
splendid physical condition. and the sickness
have been too few ana unimportant among such
large body OF men need particular mention.
The Twenty second regiment, Colonel Josiah Porter
held a rcgiinentnl drill at Union square IN the morn
ing winch was followed by dress parade IN the alter
noon, Gllmore's band being IN attendance The regi
aud through the several manmuvrcs with marked
military precision Regimenta surgeons Burchard
and Clark report the men In fair condition. num-
ber Of them, however, were Frustrated by the neat
but receiving prompt medical attendance they quickly
The Fifth regiment. Colonel Spencer command
have suffered cons iderabe from the heat Several OF
cholera morbus, but aided by tho skill and energy OF
Dr. N. J. Messcmer none Of the cases proved fatal.
The Surgeon stated that ho had under
stroke yesterday and that at least eighty
more are suffering and are uuat for duty. Tho Sur
geon attributes OF their illness TO their close
confinement and the drinking Of ice water and iced
tea. But he complains stll more OF the sapltary
condition OF tho armory, which is so bad that
Health without however, receiving an answer
I% m nco,ea na' vsry stab the odo from VIII ,he au.
geon proclams 70 be very unhealthy. AS .preven-
tive against these impure odors the surgeon had tho
floor OF the large hall of the armory sprinkled with
carboc acid diluted in water aud the adjacent closets
properly dsiniected Surgeon Messmer is alarmed for
dress parade yesterday afternoon ihcy fell in alarming
numbers, Frustrated aud unconscious by the heat.
He that not quickly allowed 10 return 10 their
homes the consequence will be serious to ma
jority OF the men.
All the Seventies quarters at Tompkins Mar.
ket tho were reported in good condition.
But very little sickness prevailed In the
afternoon remarkable game OF polo was =,
several ol the volunteered their services
anu diu gallant service on all tours, their fearless
riders performing daring ieats OF horsemansnp.
Al the armory of the Eleventh regiment there was
much suffering among the men. Three hundred and
III, y.two answered roll CALI General Vilmar and
stan visited the rcgimenta armory and inspected
men, found to be well discl-
pinned and ready active sduiy a
moments notice Surgeon John G. Ngiutsch in
dcatgabe his efforts to minister 10 the wants OF the
several patents under his care He reported that the
principal OF the complaints with which the men
afflicted arose from CASTRO enteribs which mas
been cessiuy treated by hypodermic injections OF
morphine. The men were also afflicted with cerebral
congestop and fotyseven cases 10 all were under tho
charge oi the surgeon
tinued Their usual routine drli at intervals at their
armory, Broadway and Fortyhfth street, and
of sickness were reported.
The seventy first regiment had company drills in
the forenoon and dress parade at seven O'Clock 7.
NJ. The men are reported as In good condition. but
lew being on the SICK list.
The Third cavalry, Colonel Budke commanding, are
confined to their armory. at Elm and White streets,
aud the surgeon reports that the dong WELL
The State Arsenal rs guarded by the Washington
Grays. comprising Ioryhve men, and contingent Of
sixty-dve from Battery X.
THANKS NATIONAL GUARDS
The Board OF Police Com mmissioners met yesterday
afternoon aud passed the following resolution
municate tho thanks OF the Board OF Police to tho
Seventh Twsh Twsn'ysec?na ma, and Sev'nty,ars, St
the disposal of the Police Department July 25 that
be requested TO direct the regiments named 10 re-
OF he Board OF Police until furtherinotce unless they
mould be relieved from duty by order Of the Governor
OF the Stale.
The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
seems TO have suffered severely IN business from the
strikers operations, and reporter OF the HERALD
called on Mr. Samuel Soan tho President, Tor the pur-
pose Of cleaning fresh news IN regard 10 the
uons OF the rioters Mr.. Sloan said that all
working smoothly on their Eastern division and
no soppages OF trains had embarrassed tho company,
but In their mines and IN the neghborhood OF the
mining region they were having much trouble; Il
rumor town that tnc awless men had Hooded
some of the companies mipes but no inlorna-
ton TO that effect had yet been received 1t
the onco A mail train had arrived from
Easton during the morning, aud everything was
NJ IN l.a N nlN1 AIil al
gineers II true, have struck in sympathy with the
hremon and many green men have 10 be employed,
but everything is orderly and tue strikers are od
natur,d
The Erie company has taken lrm stand against the
strikers and when 1t was ANNOUNCED yesterday that
freight and passenger trans had resumed running
the the officers were congratulated. Mr.. Hugh j.
Jewc the receiver told the reporter tha. the strikers
had virtually accepted the situation and the reduction
OF ten per cent. About litecn thousand men there
ioro wont work. which places the company in posi-
tion to serve the pubic.