The New York herald., 1877-07-25

leg was broken. They Will reach this poiut some time
during the night special train has been ordered
and will await them aud carry them by extra schedule
to Jencrsonvile ind The troops stationed here did
not await them but left lightning express this
evening for Jefersonvie There are no troops hero
now. Everything Is quiet on all railroads n his sec
tion, though decided sympathy has been dcvsopcd
Tor the strikers among mechanics here
AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
ATTITUDE OF THE COMMUNICATIONS OF
THE ADOPTION OF FIGHTING PLAN DE-
MED.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE EER lLD
WASHINGTON, July "a, 1871
rumor was In circulation tonight that the Cabinet
had agreed upon a policy Of action tor the So
luton OF the present trouble This was to CO.
operate with the Baltimore and Ohio Company
IN the dcspatching OF trial through freight train
from Baltimore TO IT'S destination at wheeling or
Chicago The tran was 10 be mado up as usual and
manned and sent from Baltimore II stopped At any
point the persons interfering with It's progress were
70 be duly warned OF their unlawful conduct II they
persisted In obstructing the train the military were
then 10 be brought upon The scene and the cars
driven through tho blockade at the point OF
the oayonet or under cover Of musketry nre This
T. be repeated at every point of obstruction until
the train was escorted to its destination and the tr
umph OF the law secured.
Unfortunately ior the rumor. this plan for solution
OF the existing difficulty has NOT been discussed IN
Cabinet The Secretary OF the Navy, when ques
toned about IL SAID there was no truth 10 the
report and that the Cabinet stood just where
they did Gu Monday last Mr. Evsrts, the only other
member OF the Cabinet in town tonight likewise said
there nothing 1t. The administration had dis
cussed such question. He pronounced II theory
have 1t He added that tho latest accounts werc
very rcassuring and that the government would first
exhaust all its own means The issues OF the strike
and its present condition we're merely aquestion be-
tween employer and employe II had national
bearing which the administration called
consider.
MEETING THE CABINET.
The Cabinet session to-day until after two
o'clock and most OF the time occnped In discuss
Ing the prevailing troubles throughout the country
Numerous kilograms were read from the military
commanders showing the condition OF affairs In their
respective districts. the most important being
from General schoaed, who is In Philadelphia, with
General Hancock. The substance OF his despatch
that quiet prevailed in Philadelphia
and that he has doubt that General
Hancock who Is in command fully able to suppress
any disorder there. kilograms from Chicago and
other points she West also read, showing tho
state OF affairs there, and the Secretary OF War
planned al length the movements OF troops recently
ordered, many having been distributed at various
points the West regimont Of infantry Will be
dered TO the West from the Department OF the South
to strengthen the federal forces in that section
CONFIDENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT
The President and members OF his Cabinet feel con-
adent that the government is iully abo suppress
tho disorder with the force now available, and the
prompt action Of the Secretaries Of War the Navy
In dsposing the United States forces quietly
aid the civil authorities mot tho approval oi all The
several military commanders now have ample forces
at their dipostion aud other troops within roach
to reinforce them without delay in OF necessity.
MOVEMENT TROOPS
Information has been received at tho War Depart.
mont to the that six companies Of the Twenty
third infantry, under command OF General Jcr G.
DAVIS arrived at ST. LOUIS last night from Fort Leav-
enworth. Olhor troops will follow them Immediately
should there be any outbreak that city, there
portions OF various regiments within hours of
the city
General Hancock IN command at Philadelphia poii-
Ges the Secretary OF War that his troops have all
rived there and comfortably quartered. He has
quito largo forco his disposal including several
batteries OF artillery.
Advices having been received at the War Department
to tho effect that uneasy feeling prevails Chicago
ana that trouble anticipated In that city to-day
ordereu strong force Of infiDryto proceed to Rock
Island Ill., and there await further orders. Eight ad.
dtiona companies Of infantry have also been ordered
to ST. Louis await further orders Six companies OF
the Twenty second infantry which have been duty
In the Sioux country for some time past are now
their rourn to the Department OF the Lakes
been ordered stop at Chicago. They IN the
immediate neighborhood oil that city
A despatch from Columbia s. c., says:-Companics
and O. Eighteenth United States infantry, left hero
to-day Tor Evansville, Ind. Companies d, II and G,
same regiment, numbering about one hundred men,
unier comm nd OF Lieutenant Colonel Black,
night for Wash. ngton detachment will be loft TO
protect government property.
A savannah despatch says:-Company l. Of the
Fifth artillery, Major Rswles commanding leave here
IN the morning Tor Baltimore ihey have been
toned at Oglcthorpc Barracks IN this city.
ACTIVITY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS.
The government has made complete arrangements
for having immediate telcs raphic communication with
every pont where strikers carrying their opera
tons Every sgnal officer has been ordered to inform
the War Uepar mcnt OF OF affairs in the
vicinity of his station Tho AdJuant Geperal is con-
scqucBty kept almost constantly busy receiving and
sending dispatches Adjutant General Townsend. with
a force OF clerks from his Office, Is on duty every
night and Assistant Adjatant General Vincent, with
smaller forco, Is at his desk during the day.
MONITOR READY.
The commandant OF the Washington Navy Yard re-
celved orders yesterday TO ut out immediately Tor
the iight draft monitor wyandotte which has been
lying IN the eastern branch OF The Potomac for the
past two months. She was hauled In from her
position In the stream and was moored at
the wharf IN an hour after the receipt Of the order.
The work OF coalins her was promptly begun. AT the
same time ship carpenters, plumbers and machnisIs
began TO make the necessary repairs, and in short
space OF time the ship alive with mon. Tho
plumbers anu machnsts worked all night and an ad-
d,tlonal forge VIII continue the work to.
night and tomorrow, by which tmc the re-
pairs will be completed. Commander James ID. Graham
has been ordered to command this vessel. Her watch
and engineer officers were detailed to-day. IL Is not
known 10 what point she will DO ordered when ready
for active SERVICE for the present snc Will be