The New York herald., 1877-07-23
unusual soicude that should bc rendered safe and
thu. In hslias,ad u have heen affeciad.


this Is believed to have been effected.
sovEasMxSr EMPLOYEES IN BALTIMORE Armed
Small arms aud ammunition were quietly shipped
over from here to Baltimore last night for the purpose
of arming the government employees in defence OF
all the federal public buildings and property.
1t is not thought that any necessity exists for
the calling out by the President oil volunteer force
was at first thought might be found requisite The CO.
operaton OF naval vessels and with the United
States troops in the large cities and here at Washing
ton will render the resources for defence adequate
any emergency.
THE DEFENCE OF THE
Besides this, SO lar Washington is concerned,
several regiments OF experienced and trained
soldiers could bo organized in hour from
the clerical force Of tho Treasury and other
departments. Tne Veteran Association OF exsoidicrs
could place two full regiments in limo inside Of few
hours, and hence mob large enough cope with
what troops he organized here could be success
fully gotten under way in Washington could It
come from Baltimore without being intercepted II Is
believed in administration quarters that The fury of
the mob ut Pttsburg has already exhausted itself and
viii! bc brought under complete control
VIEWS.
Members Of tho Cabinet think that thesc public
disturbances will compel tho President to postpone for
the present his intended visit to Richmond and other
Southern cities. 1t Is not thought that he will 60
until tho mob is thoroughly subdued. The gravity Of
the situation 10 absorbing the serious consideration Of
the President and his Cabinet.
THE GRAxGERs ACCUSED
In some official quarters The prime moving cause of
the railroad disturbances is attributed TO the granger
organization In continued and persistent oppos
tion to tho railroads, whereby they have been
obliged reduce their tolls and freight rates. which,
It said has necesstated their reduction OF the
wages paid their employees, In order to make both
ends meet Rumors current tonight that with
the mob suppressed and quiet restored compro-
will be entered into by the railroad companies
with the strikers in order to avoid further loss and
damage.
CABINET coNsULTATIoXa
In response to numerous kilograms from the dis
turbed districts In Pennsylvania aud from various
officials thoro informal consultation at the Ex-
ecutve Mansion this morning and another at the resi-
dence of Secretary Evarts this evening. 1t de-
cidsd to place troops at once Philadelphia, which
will be under the command of General Hancock, to
protect government property and preserve the peace
Mayor Stokey teegraphed TO that effect. and also
that, when the proper call Is mado by Governor
Hartranf proclamation will be issued In the case
OF West Virginia and Maryland.
TROUBLE IN CUMBERLAND
Tho following Is special despatch from Cumber.
land:- movement of four batteries OF regulars
from Marnsburs TO points West on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad took place tonight. General French
and Colonel Delapainc, Governor Matthew'S AID were
aboard tho train Their destination, while secret, Is
professedly Wheeling, but is supposed to be
Pittsburg. General French and Master of Trans
portation Sharpe had a personal controversy here
tonight during which harsh language was used on
both sides snd General French threatened to put
Sharpe under arrest for reDelng against the authority
Of the President The contention was about the
movement of troops from here. General French re-
ccived orders this morning to mako Cumberland his
and subsequently, received orders from
tho War Department. to 60 elsewhere. Sharpe in
sisted upon the troops moved from MartInsburg stay
ing over night at this point to protect Railroad
Hotel ana other property.
A QUESTION AUTHORITY.
General French stnted to tho HERALD representative
i'm before leaving that it was simply quos-
ton OF authority between tho President OF the United
States and tho President of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company; that he know his duty and pro-
posed to perform IL regardless Of Sharpe anybody
else.
A considerable number Of coal mnere ana boatmen
have arrived here last nigh which. In conuec-
ton with private reports OF railroad mon from Keyser
and Piedmont accounts for the anxiety Of Mr.. Sharp
and other railroad officials at this point. 1t is said
that attempts to movo trains will bo made hers to-
morrow.
SHERIDAN TO THE FRoXr-ARMY AND NAVY PREcAu.
TONS
The troops for Pttsburg have been ordered from
Columbus, Ohio, and those for indianapolis from
ST. Louis. 1t is reported In army circles that
General Sheridan has been ordered to PItsburg,
taking with him troops to operate In that city and
vicinity Cabinet consultation OF two hours
duration was held at the Office Of the Secretary
of state this afternoon
The Secretary OF the Navy has gvcn orders assign
ing the available force Of sailors aud marines
under his control to the arsenals and other
public buildings In various sections Tor the protection
of public property, and they are being moved as rap
idly as possible from points wherc they can be
spared Major James Mcmillan to-day ordered TO
tako command OF tho WASH ngton Arsenal In place OF
General French, who is absent from the city
mand 6t troops at Martinsburg, W. Va