The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-07-25

LACKAWASNA AND; WESTERN ROAD -;
TIE NEW YORK CENTRAL AND THE MIS-
SoURI KANSAS. AND TEXAS LINE
FREIGHT TRAINS ON THE PENNsYLyA.
MA RoADwERE RESUMED YESTERDAY
THE, NEWS FROM NEW YORK. INDIANAP.
OILS, COLUMBUS, PHlLADELPHIA,s CRAS.
TON, ST. LOUIS, CICINNATI, BUFFALO,
RoNDoUT. AND OTHER POINTS. ~ i. -. =
Effect Of the Strike l..as
PRUDENT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES WAITING EOR
PETR0LEUI--THE COAL TRADE. y s s. -
IL EBai.imore American. ycsterday!J ~.
That the state OF alarm in which the city
has been kept for the past four days has not
entirely died away is shown by the move
ments Of the lumber-dealers, owners OF plan
ing-milIs, and others who have charge Of or
are the possesSors of peculiarly infiamnable
property that might invite the attention Of
an incendiaryby placing extra watcbmen at
all OF their yards to avert any such calamity.
On Sunday evening every lumber-yard
in the city was guarded by at least three men,
and in some cases where the property was
extensive, covering considerable ground
and open TO approach, as many rs six men
were engaged to watch. When the men
who guarded Price d Heald's lumber-yard,
at fhe corner of Pratt and Exeter streets,
came on duty on Sunday night they found
the locks OF the gates all broken. Their
fears suggested at once that it was mott uic
likely some person was Ind in the yard VINO
during the night would make an effort to-
fire the premises. Accordingly, a search
was instituted; and, though no person was,
found, two bottles OF turpentine were dis
covered concealed in pile OF lumber at an
accessible point. This was significant
discovery, and all night long the men kept
close watch, and, possibly; by their, atten-
tion to duty. prevented another contiagra.
ton. AS 1t was, number OF residents
whose homes are in close proximity to the
yard took the alarm, and ut once set to work
to pack up their goods and chattels;; and,
having done that, also kept watch over them
all night. Yesterday several families moved
away from what they regard as certain to be
hot locality in q few days. %r.s'-a" ,
SMALL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS.
In the business part OF the city the mer-
chants are conducting transactions upon q
very conservative basis and acting cau4
tiously. In fact, there is no trade being
done at oil beyond what is absolutely .neces-
sary. Amongst the Misunderstanding Corn
and Flour Exchange much apprehension
strike. Sellers for future delivery Of grain
that have made extensive sales now nearly
due for delivery are very anxious, and
naturally are exercised as to the means by
which they shall receive their grain, II, in
deed, they receive it at all. The tone of
the market, however, remains firm, but
transactions are limited. Doubtless many
dealers will be severely pinched. !. 1t is i'm
possible to take up any branch Of trade that
is not keenly feeling the influence of the
strike. The oiI-men in particular are AZ
fected. Mr., Pool, OF the Camden Consoli-
dated Company, reports that they have SUI
fered to q large extent, which loss in money
he can't estimate with any degree OF GER
tainty at present. One hundred and fifteen
cars OF refined oil destined for Baltimore
have been destroyed, and twelve vessels
chartered to load by this company are wait
ing for theirscargoes, with good prospect
OF having to wait yet longer. On Saturday
the last gallon OF oil ready for shipment was
put on board OF vessels, and thequestion OF
demurrage is one that will now. come up
with serious results to nearly every shipper
and shipbroker in the city. lt':.ii- - s. -
The coal trade, is suffering terribly. Late
" the coastwise. export trade in this COM
modify has been quite large, and fully forty
schoonsrs under charter to-dOad TOR down.
east ports We're in the harbor awaiting car
goes. These charters are all made with pro-
visions Tint after a certain number OF days
the vessels shall have so much allowance
from the broker. Sometimes this amount
is as high as $50 per day, and III the case OF
vessels to load for foreign ports frequently
much higher. Notice has been served in
many cases upon the brokers that the CLAY
days" have been exhausted. The shipbro-
kers, recognizing the Justice OF those de-
mands, naturally want TO: know TO whom TO
look for Naturalization. SteambSat com
panies that run lines down the Bay and ssn
only obtain coal in Baltimore are being
pressed for that necessary adjunct 10 smoyT
consideration the Immediate prospect for!
trade in nearly every branch is far from'be-
ing bright one. -
~ - =: u T. WHO WILL SUFFER-.
The steamship lines are not much embarI
rassed, and unless the freight traffic from
the South should be embargoed they will
get of nicely and without any serious diff
Guilty, as they are carrying tobacco and cot
ton as the principal part OF their cargoes at
present, grain not being lucrative freight
for steamers at present, and the other arti-
Giles come In for the most part from the
South. They will, however, run short OF
their usual quantity Of lard, tallow, butter,
&c. Taken all in all, the strike has proved
disastrous in a greater or less degree to
every branch Of trade. I Receivers are not
able to receive, nor are. shippers able to
ship. Supplies Of various commodities for
consumption are running short, banks are
embarrassed by the delay, OF the mails, and
the merchants are suffering from the same
cause. Demurrage on vessels Will be an ex-
pensive charge that will be heavily felt and
the railroads that are running trains out OF
the city are loosing money by the absence OF
traffic, both freight and passenger. steam,
boat lines that run to points where there
are railroad connections are helped out
little by their Increased passenger traffic,
but not enough to counter balance their
losses In the way OF freight. The Ericsson
steamer William sWhiIdIn, that LETT Light
Street wharf al. 5 o'clock for Philadelphia,
carried as many passengers as she could
comfortably accommodate, something ul.,
usual 2iordhis season of the year. The pas
sengers that went by her were for the most
part those who expressed thamseiyes "a
afraid TO trayelb by the RAILROAD. s. There is,
however, no need Tor apprehension for safe
fy on the PHILADELPHIA. Wiin,Inrton and
Baltimore line, and on officer f tie road i'm
formed an american represents Ne yestar-1
day that there was no fear, OF the employees
Of the company striking. +. $50 &c IS
Tlas Lesson Of PfttshuPEA.
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