Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-23

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canal. Shortly after this affair white man,
whose name is given as John Calvin,
was noticed going among the new laborers
talking in a suspicious manner. He was
warned to leave, but refused to go, and
became very insolent. Mr.. John NJ.
Harden, enc of the clerks at the wharf,
started to arrest him, when he broke into a
run. He was ordered to halt, but paid no
attention, when Mr.. Harden fred at him,
hitting him in the chin. Three shots were
fired, and it is understood all took effect,
Judging from the traces OF blood left by Cal
vim in his run Colonel Wadley was present
on the wharf, where Calvin was cavOrting
around among the laboreTs, endeaYoring to
foment trouble, and ordered his arrest
When the fellow was seen running, some Of
the negroes, not knowing the cause or re-
cognizing him, threw rocks at him as he
passed In their vicinity.
Colonel Wsdley remained at the wharf
the entire day, and stsid on one Of the
steamers last night. He had made arrange
ments for feeding the new hands at the
wharyes, as it was thought they might be
injured by some Of the strikers should they
get beyond the profession OF the police.
They were put to work without delay.
and although not able to make as rapid
headway in loading and discharging the
ships as the old hands, got along very well.
These we're protected throughout the day
and continued working up to ten G. clock
last night. There will be ORG hundred more
men here ttee-dday, and, although work has
Seen greatly retarded by these troubles, yet
with the force now secured, it will not be
long ere "the blockade Is raised"
There was no other trouble at the wharves.
and towards the afternoon the crowd had
almost e1tirely disappeared, and at dark the
situation st the bridge was perfectly Sc
rene.
During the morning and afternoon circu-
lars Of an incendiary character were dis
tributed about the streets, and some were
posted at the market and other public
Dlaces. They were unsigned, and were
evidently issued by some OF the riDgleadeTs
who are anxious to keep up the troubles.
EFFORTS TO EFFECT AN A5UsTGENT.
The serious aspect of affairs, and the Ger
| tainty that a continuance Of riOtOus demon
| STATIONS could have but one result, induced
| Lieutenant Colonel Woodhouse, Major De
yeaux and Adjutant TOOmer, of the cOlOred
battalion, three well known representative
| colored men, at the suggestion of some citi-
zens, to 90 among the strikers and endeayor
to check the spirit of insubOTdination and
| disorder which was so manifest. They made
| very conservative speeches, and ad-
vised the men, for their own
| sakes, TO refrain from any acts
| of violence, and to take the peaceable
1
their troubles. The men listened with at
tention, and showed disposition to act on
i the advice given, and it was decided to ask
a committee Of citizens to confer with Col.
| Wadlev and ascertain what arrangements
| could be made. Captain John FlSnnerY,
| Colonel j. II Estill and L. H. DeMontmol-
lin, Esq, consented to act as media
tors, and at once proceeded to
the railroad wharf, where they had an in
| teryfew VITA Col. Wadley, who, after hear
/ ing the proposition OF the strikers, replied
that he was perfectly willing for the men to
return to work at once, and then after this
| affair had duieted down, II they had any
/ petition to make he would give it cOnsidera-
/ ton, but under no circumstances would he
make any promises as to his future course.
| Meanwhile a communication had been ad-
dressed by the Chairman of the strikers TO
| a number of prominent Bay street mer-
chants, requesting them to intercede with
the employers with the view OF effecting a
| satisfactory adjustment Of the difficulty,
which thew agreed to do.
In the afternoon at 5 o'clock, an immense
mass meeting Of coIOred men was held at
| the foot Of Bryan street, which wss ad-
/ dressed by the colored officers above men
toned In the same style as in the morning,
! and afterwards by Mr.. DeMOntmOllin, who
stated the result Of the interview with
Colonel Wadley. The men seemed in
clined faVOrably to take the course sug
sested-return 10 work at the old rates,
and petition for an increase In
proper manner, but, after some discussion,
it was decided to wait until u o'clock this
morning 10 ascertain what had been &C
cOmplished by the other committee. The
indications are that the negotiations will be
successful, and that the troubles will be
ended 10 day, as the lsborers will perceive
that the only possible way TO succeed 10
securing an advance in their wages is to
adopt the course referred to, return quietly
to their work and then make respectful
presentation of their claims for an increase.
The more sensible among them are awaken
ing to this fact, and as stated, there is good
reason to anticipate an adjustment to-day.
PEACE MUST BE PRESERVED.
Tie procIamatIons Of the Governor OF the
State and the Mayor Of the city, which will
be found elsewhere, will, ve believe, have
the effect Of preventing any further disoT-
der, and the excitement which mas so seri-
Ously affected business the past three days
will be sllayed. The strong arm Of the law
will be exeTted to preserve the peace and
maintain order, and the turbulentlV ia.
clined will find that they consult their own
interest by realizing this fact.
THE SAVANNAH, FLORIDA AND wEsTERH
RAILWAY.
The following communication in refer
ence 20 the condition OF affairs at the above
named railway, concerning which there
were so many startling rumors, will be read
with satisfaetlOns
SAVANNAH, FLORIDA AND WESTERN RAIL
WAY, OFFICE GENERAL MANAGER, SAvAN-
NAH, September p -EiitOr Morning Ae1Os
Ny attention having been attracted
/ to an article In the Tunes Of this
| evening that the strike had extended
/ 70 the i2bOrers in the cotton yard
/ OF the savananh, Florida and Western
hallway this morning, IN Justice to the
| employees OF our freight department beg
to say that there has not been even
ripple OF excitement among them.
| They are attending to their duties as II
| there were no discordant element in the
CITY. The extent Of our trouble was that
a few hands in the roadway department.
employed at and along the wharves, were
intimfdated from going to work by
the mob, a part OF whom had as
sembIed st the bridge leading to the
compapy's wharf. A little wholesome
advice from Mr.. \. s. Prendergast,
| Assistant Superintendent, and the assurance
that they would be protected had the effect
to put them all at work by 10 o'clock. This
feeling OF security was assured by the pro-
tective presence Of q detachment OF the
Georgia Hussass, to whom the company ex-
tend their thanks. Very respectfully,
w. B. MCKEE,
Chief Clerk.
THE SITUATION
last night was serene, and the city was re-
Il MhrntaI 4nk