The New York herald., 1877-07-26
MARYLAND.

A STRIKE PREVENTED ON THE NORTHERN GEN.
DENr-A QUIET DAY IN BALTIMoAE--
SCARCITY OF COAL AND FOOD.
lDy TELEGRAPH TO THE nEHALD.1
BALTIMORE, July %, 1877.
The state OF aars at the Northern Central depo,s
and shops remain quiet this evening The wise coun-
sci Of George G. wilkins, superintendent OF tho Bal
,ipore DIVISION, the men Of the lines coming under
his supervision has met with unqual hed approval.
REMARKS sUPERNTESDExr WILKINS.
few minutes beora twelve o'clock to-day Mr..
wilkins started on yard engine for Mount Yer
non shops which situated just north OF Mount
Royal reservoir crowd OF conductor, engineers,
.rakemen and other tram hands, numbering upward
OF 200 werc found assembled in the open air. Mr..
wilkins mounted gondola car ana began his
remarks by saying that he was glad 10 sss
many and such respectable looking body
OF men present. We in tho Of
country's history aud 1t bchooved all exercise
the greatest prudence and judgment and do nothing
hastily rashy that might add fuel to the fires al
ready burning.
GOOD ADVICE EMPLOYEES
Do no let rumors influence you, but reflect upon tho
condition OF AFFAIRS and use your own good judgment
which am sure will direct you IN the right way.
sec good men around me, and feel any OF
| the result.
| am man among the rest Of you and just much
a servant OF the company any OF you. In tho
Northern Central Il ilway Compauy's service there
barrier between tho employees and officers and
all treated With equality. do not ask you to
strike on the compnny's account nor my own but Tor
the sake oil peace OF harmony Of yourselves your
wives and children What would II ucneat your
| Look idle aud engines standing
on the track not through any fault Of ours. however
If the blockade could only be removed beyond and
would il was, our business would at be resumed,
and tines would become better aud then your
may be improved. Looking you all. and rccosniz-
ing many VINO have ny in times past, eau
not but feel satisfied, and feel no fear but hat you
| will pursue the rgnt course, and # you
do you will have the approval of tho country and
the company and your own conscience.
shall feel 1t to be the crownlng glory OF my Official
career If my efforts among you shall prove
iul IN the prevention oil any further stagnation OF
business disorder. thank you AL Tor the cour-
tcsy and attention with which you have received
and hope tnat all will be rish'. (Applsuse)
RECIPROCAL CHEERS
Just as Mr. Wilkins was about to descend from tho
car a stentoran voice in the crowd proposed ihree
cheers the Super ntendont, which were wl,h
u heartness that argued well Tor the effect OF his
remarks. Mr. Wilkins then removed his hat, and
waving It in tho AR, proposed three for the
loyal men OF the company, which was gwen with
will and the dispersed to their homes In appa-
renty the best OF spirits
The wardpg on the threatened strike on the North
Central was the chief topic Of conversation in Tho
hotels bu 'ncss circles today 1t Is safe
say that Mr.. wilkins and the brave men Of the road
have for thcmsc'vcs mn cnviablc reputation
MEETING OF
A secret meeting of a number OF Northern Central
Railway conductors brakemcn and other train hands
held in hall on Preston street this after noon
oi resolutions were adopted asking Mr. wilkins
to run the trains the road on schedule that
would be more advantageous to the men. Mr. wilkins
will respond tomorrow
BUSINESS ROADS.
The Baltimore Potomac Railroad Ia receiving and
iorwardlng freight Of all kinds from Washington. Tho
Northern Central is receiving and forwarding ircignt
from al! points reached by them, and
pcrlshabIc freight from all points this side
oi Harrisburg. Passenger trains arrive and depart
from Camden station the modified sched ulc
without detention or interruption, No freight has,
however, been moved any part Of the Baltimore
and Ohio road.
Az Locust Point everything remains in siatu quo
News from Cumberland and other points on the line of
tho Baltimore and OHIO road represent all quiet.
General Getty maintaining the peace what
course the authorities will, open tho Baltimore
and Ohio to freight traffic Is not yet known
THE NATIONAL FoRcEs
All the troops reported In tho city yesterday still
remain and others expected General Barry, COM
mandng the United States forocs continues his head
quarters at Camden saton where tbs larger body Of
soldiers are 10 garrison
The organization Of volunteer military companies oro.