The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-06


There arc now doing duty IN the State one
thousand United States troops. which force, II Is
militia shall be discharged. The Governors train to
Ptsburg had for Its escort Heath's Zouaves of Ale-
gheny county Tho freight attached 10 Il con-
tanned large amount OF ammunition and commissary
stores
Governor Hartrant retired to his berth TO- night on
tho special Cur which ho has made his headquarters,
very much udisposed, he having suffered from pros.
Isatng illness the pest few daya
QUIET DAY AT SCRANTON-THE CLERGY ON
THE RECENT INSTRUMENTATION CON-
CERNINa THE ACTION OF COAL COMPANY.
lEY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
SCRANTON Pa August s. 1877.
Scranton has passed peaceful Sabbath, the move
ments of General Huidekoper's command OF National
Guards being the only thing which has disturbed
ordinary quiet which pervades the city Sunday.
Sermons ON the sad affairs Of Wednesday last.have
been preached at all the churches prayers for the
preservation Of peace have been offered In some
sKRMoS RIOT.
DR.. S. G. Logan, pastor Of the First Presbyterian
Churcn, preached strong from the text "The
wicked Gee whom NO man pursueth, but tho righteous
are bold lion'' He held that The hour had come
whom those who valued the benefits Of citizenship
aud Christianity should hold themselves In readiness
10 make any sacrifice In their behalf; that this was
time Tor hesitation considerations Of expectancy !;
no time to redress possible grievances but time to
act like men, as our foretathers acted tor protee-
ton OF regulated liberty from license and law
)essncss. He held that the mob was animated by
tho spirit of the Commune, and that tho Comm une
born Of hell His aIlusions 10 the tragic riot of
Wednesday last were clustered no charm,ny smiie in
which tho rioters were represented as GOah and the
posse Gho fred upon them rs David
RuxORs AMONG THE MINERS.
There is rumor adoat among the miners that the
Delaware and Wyoming company Will ray on all their
20 work.
The Lehish and Susqucnanna road, which has been
bockaded for moro than week, will resume work to-
morrow.
FEDERAL TROOPS At wILKRsBARRE-THE STATE
FORCES TO BE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF
THE STRIKERS.
By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
WILKRsBARRE, August 8, 1877.
The event Of the day has been the arrival at seven
O'Clock this morning Of several of United
States troops. They assigned quarters 10 the
market house, a building occupying nearly entire
square, and which for many months past has been
closed. Recently 1t has boon used for the Murphy
meetings. but the military will occupy IL until further
notice. There twelve companies OF regulars alto
gether. Some Of them have come from Florida and
Alabama, and others from Montana and the Black
Hills country. They badly OF for clothes. but
their this respect will be supplied The
officers are all quartered at the Valley House. lcadug
hotel here, located the hanks OF the Susq johanna
rHE STATE FORCES.
Governor Hartranft and staff did not leave Kingston
until noon to-day. General Pearson with the majority
pi his command, Is now ~ Kingston. He from
Plymouth late last night. General Hurdenkofer, with
bis division, went TO Scranton yesterday The TWEEN
tich veteran militia, under Colonel Bonnafer,
campcd In this city. IS understood all tho State
troops will be sent homo In day or two, leaving tho
regular troops In full charge Of matters In this locality
FEELIyG OF THE PEOPLE.
Thousands Of people have visited the market house
To-Day taking look a. the regulars The troops have
pvcr -Four more companies will arrive tomorrow.
The strikers are denouncing the military IN I'M
measured terms, and violent threats have made
by some OF them on the streets to-day.
NO STRIKE CONTEMPLATED BY THE BROTHER
HOOD OF MISUNDERSTANDING AGAINST AN
INcENDIARY MoyRMENT-THE MINING PROS
Poets.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
PrrTsroN August g. 1877
Employers and employees now discussing the pos
abilities OF strike Of the Brotherhood Of Engineers.
HERALD correspondent sought out to- day represen-
tatve member OF this Order, officer in whom
reposed the grievances Of the II any exist Stating
his business and the particular line Of ntcrrogaoTcs
the correspondent proposed propounding the gentle
man responded rs foiows guardedly. but with air
OF sincerity which melted belief In his statements
FEELixG AMONG ruE BROTHERHOOD.
Excepting with individual members there has been
no discussion among tho brotherhood the practical
biity OF strike on the Lenieh Valley road Tor TWO
months past Al about the time OF tho reduction Of
,cn per cent on the wages Of our engineers com
Lehigh Valley Railroad, at Bethlehem Our
reception was cordial and the subject pro
lud con, Was fairly and friendly gone over The
result has been US YOU Know strike was not ordered
condition oil trade and the receipts OF the company
you'd justify tho management IN restoring the 'reduc
SION the rcquest would be promptly acceded to. TO-
heve all recognize the potent TACT that there
nsurpus OF labor, skilled and otherwise now begging
for work any price. Wo do not want 10 bring
upon the well earned good OF the association the
odiun OF the pubnc by hasty action.
IL s true that our men have been threatened with
the vengeance or the mobs, and with death II they
consented " their traius and under these crcum
stances they declined 20 run the open door OF
eternity, but The brotherhood have not contcmplatcd
any united action against the companys Interest
RuMoxKD IsckxDIARr MOVEMENT
Last night ruuiors current that Simultaneous
lncendiary move would be made by tue strikers against
rho railroad and coal property ~ this county along TIC
rairoads OF the valley Al about nine O'Clock dctac
mcnts were despatched 70 threateucd quarters, 900
DUNG picket duty this city. Thoy Left again this
morning III Daylight for Wkesbarrc.
Prospects FOR COAL MIS!SG.
The impression entertained here by the supcrn-
eendcns Of tho various companies that sevora days
valley The operators 10 have generally agrecd
shat u u the oeter part Of discretion 20 postpone
nct:vo operations unt,! :as present difficulties arc
t"Ireiy seiued In the meantime The Schuyik,ii and
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eETuES OF THE FIRST DIVISION, NATIONAL
GUARD, FROM scns xroN--yArAL END To
onILD's sreH rsEETHo.
PrLI DrtYTnA, August 8. 1871
TIE First division Of ne Penn sylvuns National
Dnxrd xtruck serts nsar Qcr~o,on an antardav on.