The New York herald., 1877-07-24

scneer trains regularly but tho freight was all
shu; or The Jersey Guy abattolr closed as we'll
the freight houses all the lines Toward evening
the crowds increased tie streets ana the railroad
and Wild rumors prevailed that attempt would be
made to burn the Pennsylvania Railroad depot and
reso work at midnight and that gangs Of rioters we're
expected from Now York.
GOVERNOR BKDLE's PROCLAMATION
Governor Bedls did not deem It wise TO disregard
these rumors entirely, and he Issued the following
proclamation -
To PEoPLx THE STATE SEw JERsEY:-
In the present state OF tho public mind warn all
citizens TO keep at their homes and places OF business
avoiding all lasherrgs N me streets so as TO Sve no
snent by their presence EVIL disposed per-
sons Let every good citizen now oy word act anu
sentiment aid the authorities In securing perfect
peace Skariifs and officers OF cities are particularly
requested ali their powers IN caim Judcious
ana ibereny save counties and cities from
any liability under statute for destruction OF property
by mobs The whole power OF tns state WIN DO usea
disposed disturb the TO desst at once, aud
thereby necessity for the use OF the State
Given under my hand the city Of Trenton this 23d
day ofJuy, A. d. 1871
(By the Governor) J. d. BEDIE
JonN A. HALL Private Secretary.
The following is the ACT relating the destruction OF
property referred TO IN the proclamation:
An Act to provide for the compensation Of parties
whose properly may be injured or destroyed IN con-
sEcTIoN /. Wherever any buildings other real or
personal property shall be destroyed injured In
same snail occur, or II a city, then the county
In which such property was situated. shall be liable
action by or behalf Of the party whose property
tanned by reason thereof
NO RAILROAD MEN IN THE CROWDS
That all tho excitement created in Jersey City
the work OF emissaries from without is beyond ques-
ton. Not single railroad man found in conncc-
ton with H. "Go through our men," said Train De-
spachcr Watts, "and lod out for yourself We have
too much confidence boys 10 believe they would
lend themselves to any such movement ''Wc like
superintendent too we'll 4" said Brakeman Hatdeld,
who mas been the road thirteen years 40 go back
on him In that way. He has always stood by his men
and for one will stand by him. II any man interfcros
with me in my duty will lay him out"
Francis Van HorbccG, railroad engineer. residing
At No 1882 Summit avenue, met John Bowers, a
msmbcr OF Company A, Fourth regiment, and dis
cusson the fighting qualities OF the engineers
and the militia Van Horbcck asserted that he could
put the whole regiment 10 flight, any other contain
ing crowd Of such boys. The men ciinched and
both arrested. The engineer was fined S. and
Bowers was allowed to go on bail and join his com.
pany.
On the New Jersey Central everything quiet
'Therc not the slightest indications Of strike and
no man tho road why there ought TO be, :"
the remark Of Conductor John L. Smith, OF La
tayetse last evening The employees are content with
their wages, especially reduction has been made
since the appointment OF u reccl
Company f. Third United States artillery Lieutenant
Colonel Scott commanding arrived at the Pennsylvania
Railroad Depot from Oswsgo at midnight, route Tor
Baltimore. The military and police were kept up all
night, and the Fire Department was held in read.
ness.