Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-07-23
THE GREAT STRIKE.
Great Excitement Throughout
the West,
RIOT AND BLOOD
SHED.
Several Killed and UOund-
Ell of Both Parties.
UNITED STATES TROOPS
ARRIVE.
Destruction Ct Railroad
AOPOA w.
The Rioters Burn Shops and
Round House at Piltsburg.
70 ENGINES And 1000 LOADED
CARS DESTROYED.
Loss Estimated Over
$4,000 900,
THE BRAVE BALTIMORE POLICE!
70 Engines And 1000 LOADED
CARS DESTROYED.
Loss Estimated Over
$4,000, 900,
THE BRAVE BALTIMORE POLICE
200 RIOTERS ARRESTED.

BALTIMORE, July 81. Early this morning tel
egram was received through the signal office by
Gov. Carroll, from the Sec'y of War, in answer to
his application 10 the President for troops to the
following effect
Washington, July q.
To Gen. Barry. commanding Fort McIIenry -
The Secy of War directs you to report to the
Governor Of Maryland with guns and all your
men, to act according to his orders
A message was sent to Fort McIIenry by a
mounted orderly, as soon as received, returning
with word that the troops would be in readiness
at moments notice.
Midnight. Large crowd on the streets cheering
and firing off pistols, and acting in very disor-
dery manner. They have been tearing up the
pavement to arm themselves, but were scattered
by the police and about go arrested
July %. A train of 35 or 40 cars loaded with
crude petroleum, at Viaduct station, a short dis
lance from the city limits, was fred this morning,
the fire spre aiding rapidly Some of the cars were
saved. About 5000 barrels of oil were entirely
consumed.
Another despatch from Baltimore says matters
are gu ct. The police throughout last night acted
in most gallant manner, and but for their nerve
and pluck the city this morning might be at the
mercy of the mob.
Noep. Notwithstanding the apparent quiet
prevailing at this hour, the most exciting feeling
prevails. -Four hundred regular troops arrived
this morning and are under immediate command
Of Gen. Hancock. Two hundred rioters were ar.
rested last night
Things look serious at Port Jervis, Ny. All
is quiet at Cumberland, Md. At noon there seems
to be general better feeling prevailing there.
WASHINGTON, July 81. The following despatch
was received here at 10 this morning
Camden Station, Baltimore, July q.
To G.. S. Koontz:
Train No. 2, which carries L. S. mail from Bal.
timore to Washington aud the West is now block
AIDED in the yard at this station and it is impOssi-
Bile to send through, because the track is in pos
session Of the rioters
(signed) JOHN KING, JR.,
Nice-Pres.
The Sec'y Of the Navy to-day ordered the
steamers Powhattan and Swatara to take on board
the sailors and marines at Norfolk, and on the
vessels in that vicinity, for transportation to this
city, the force numbering in the aggregate about
800 men, will arrive tomorrow morning, equ pped
for active service.
Maj. Gen. Hancock has been ordered to take
command at Baltimore. The police and military
here are Oh the alert.
Ma RrINsBURG, July q, l.4j p. NJ. No train
reached this place from Baltimore TODAY, and the
greatest anxiety is manifested to know how mat
tiers stand. Some freight trains are moving east
but no more will be started west until there is
some certainty of their passage.
The news here from points between Kcyser and
Grafton is that the men will not 90 to work, and
those who express Willingness to do so are de-
tered by their wives and daughters. Careful en-
quiry discovers the fact that few, comparatively
not any of the train men have taken any part IN
the offensive demonstrations.
$50 P. NJ. Gen. French has Just sent off two
companies OF troops TO Cumbeila land, who will open
the line at that point Trouble is appre hended at
Piedmont, which will be provided for il necessa-
ry.
CLEVELAND. July 81. 1t is reported that the
train men on the Cleveland x Plttsburg Railroad
struck this morning at Wellsville. Ohio.
The fifteenth regiment Ohio National Guards
has been ordered to report for duty at Newark,
Ohio, Immediately.
COLUMBUS, o., July q. An attempt to move
freight train at Newark, was contemplated under
the guard of the military, but after a consultation
with the strikers the movement was abandoned.
CUMBERLAND, July 81, $3.50 P. NJ. Everything
was remarkably quiet here to-day Net freight
train moved wheel. All the passenger trains
were on time.
ST. LOUIS, July 81. There is no doubt but that
a strike will be insuguratcd all the roads cen
tsring here by Monday.
HARRISBURG, July %. crowd stoned spc
cial train containing Phsdelph a troops, tonight
enroute to PIttsburg. No strike has occurred mere
yet but it is feared one will take place soon.
BosToN July o. Adyces from Pittsburg to
midnight say that citizens went to the PhlAdel-
pha soldiers intrenched in the Pennsylvania
round house tonight, and begged them to leave
the city, as general massacre is feared They
were unable to do so on account of the surround
ing mob. Three of the soldiers who attempted to
slip out singly, we're shot and instantly killed.
Two citizens shot down on the street. AT
midnight Sheriff Flies dead body had just been
brought into Pittsburg from the outer depot. Maj
Gen. Pearson is badly wounded.
July %. The fremen and brskcmen of the
Lake Shore Railroad struck at 2 p. NJ, at Cleve-
land.
COLUMBIA, Pa. July %. The Pennsylvania
Railroad men struck this afternoon. The round
house was quietly closed and no engines allowed
to leave. No disorder yet.
The Pennsy lvania Railroad men struck at IIar-
risburg about IL A. NJ. Passenger trains not con-
tanning troops are permitted to pass.
PITTsBuRG, July 81, P. NJ. There was a
dreadful riot at the outer depot of the Pittsburg
Railroad about an hour ago. A number of men
and several women aud children were killed and
wounded. Seven dead were taken from the scene
and ii is not known how many men will vet be
gathered up. The firing was done by the Phila-
delphia militia. One of their own men and one of
the Pittsburg soldiers were killed. The bvstand
ers all say the firing was unprovoked. The eX-
element was tremendous.
A large body of men left for Allegheney Arse
nal few moments ago, with the ayowed purpose
Of Selling the arms.
P. NJ. The military fred a volley on the
crowd, who returned the fire from revolyers Four
persons were killed and several were wounded.
$50. The r. r. crossing is in possession of the
military. Intense excitement exists throughout
the city.
Another despatch says the city is virtually in
the hands Of an armed mob, composed of laborers,
iron workers, coal miners, stevedores and others.
They have completely Quilted the gun shops and
factories. They number 5000.
1t is reported that the Allegheny Arsenal is in
the hands of tho rioters.