The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-07-23
Second Edition.

In the history OF this nation never was
there such widespread disturbance, law
lessness, b!oodshed, and destruction OF
property as has marked the doings OF the
rebellion against law that is nowin progress.
The large bodies Of men who, under the
name Of strikers, have raised this rebellion,
have interrupted the movements OF trains,
driven of bands, have taken possession OF
trains and depots, destroyed a vast deal OF
property, and caused the shedding OF much
blood. They have thus far successfully re-
sisted the volunteer forces, and hold posi-
sitions from which soldiers have been.
driven.
I'VE have gathered the latest details by
telegraph and this morning issue them in
an extra. The reader will find that the
strike which began Thursday in Martins
burg has swelled to gigantic combination,
involving in its actions every sort OF law
lessness and invading several large cities.
Baltimore, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and (last
night Philadelphia have successfully been
the theatre Of these desperate actions.
The temper OF the community OF railroad
operators and laborers seems to be aroused
over a vast portion OF the country. The
purpose originally seemed to be to compel
the railroad corporations withdraw
orders TO curtal compensation OF railroad
cmployes. The strike was the first step.
That was followed by the lawiess interfer-
ence of arresting railway trains and pre-
venting men from working. This brought
on the collision between the so-called
"strikers" " and the military, attended with
bloodshed. AS was inevitable, after this
began the wholesale destruction OF property
and the: sacking OF railroad trains. The
reader will find the shocking details OF
these outrages and startling events in our
extra OF this morning.
The anarchy and outlawry has become SO
extensive that it will be necessary now to
enlarge the plan Of operations for the sup
preston of the rebellion. The United
States troops now in the Atlantic States are
few in number, and although, if judiciously
disposed and handled, they might restrain
the spreading OF the outlawry, it may be
necessary to raise considerable volunteer
force TO meet the exigency. There is
turbulent spirit diffused, and the Unions OF
other pursuits than those relating to rail-
roads are in sympathy with the strikers,
and the outlawry may 20 on extending still
further. r@ - i
We hope that little time may cause the
outlaws to be alarmed at their own outrages,
and diminish the recklessness and lessen the
frenzy OF their conduct. For the sake Of
the public peace and the safety OF property
and life it is desiQerdtum that the most:
prompt and efficient measures should be
used to put an end to this great rebellion
against law. General Hancock is in COM
mand, and we are sure that If possible he
will make aquick conclusion to this strikers
war. '-..' ..-.... '.''.'' '.,
It has been noticed that the volunteers
have on several occasions shown decided
disinclination to fire upon the mob, and in
some cases sided with it. i But the bodies OF
men co,lntenancing the outlaws were too
large to treat with such forbearance. They
were so massive that they gave increased
courage to the outlaws and stimulated the
attacks on the soldiers. More rigid mea-
sures were demanded. But as what was
done did not arrest the outbreak. the a,l-
thorities now see what has to be done, and
the imminenee OF the public eXigency de-
mands the most decided measures. IL we
are to have such rebellions as this we must
learn now to put them down. sr -