Sacramento daily record-union., 1883-11-06
ANOTHER DISTURBANCE.
The Race DlflicuIty iu yire,n,a,


WASHINGTON November 5th.-Commissione Ey-
ans to-day received an official letter from Danvie
Va, stating that further trouble is feared there
Threats have been made against the revenue officer
ANOTHER DISTURBANCE.
RICHMOND November Eth.-This morning a dis
turbance took place in Fredericksburg, which al
most brought about serious trouble. Captain Nor
ris Rowe n prominent white citizen, " hle discuss
ing the Danyille riot, was overheard by negro
named Street, who denounced the statement about
the riot as funder, meaning Democratic lie The
negro knocked Rowe down, but Rowe succeeded in
getting him off, and beat him very soundy. The
affair attracted qnite large crowd OF whites and
blacks and for time serious trouble was antici-
pated, but prevented. There is feverishness in
nearly all the districts in the State and fears are
entertained that other rots Will occur tomorrow, if
rot to-day. More arms have been sold in the State
in the past ten days than were ever before in time
of peace except probably just after the war.
AFFAIBs At DASvILLE.
NEW YORK, November 5th.--A special to the Tele.
qranl from Danville, Va, says that sentries from
the local military continue to guard the Streets and
citizens special Constabies, armed with shotguns
are also patrolling the town. The fatigue of guard
duty is exhaustiDg many OF the citizens who have
been So engaged since Saturday evening. The tow /
is quiet but the latent feeling is intense. number
of persons were on the streets this morning, both
whites and colored, but very few ladies. Business
is almost entirely suspended. Mayor Johnston this
morning issued proc amation, announcing the ap-
pointment of special constabuary of picked men
for each ward, aided by the Danville Grays, called
into service for military assistance, should it te
needed. The negroes seem quiet and undemonstfa-
tive.
THE RESULT OF A CONSPIRACY.
RICHMOND, November 5th.-A resolution adopted
at mess MEETING of citizens yesterday, setting
forth that the conflict here between the WIS
the result OF conspiracy Of leaders of the coalition
movement to force race issue upon the whites,
was buetlned here this morning and had an en-
coursging effect.
ACTION OF THE MAYOR.
DAxvILIE November 5th.-The city remains un-
der the control of the military. Mayor Johnston
has issued proclamation. He says that all good
citizens depreeate the present disturbed condition
of the city, and earnestly desire the restoration Of
peace and good order. He has appointed eleven
special Constabes for each ward, and called into
service the Danville Grays the military ceadju-
tors of this special constabulary. He Gays further :
So complete and reliable is this arrangement for the
preservation of peace and protection Of the town,
that | feel fully warranted in assuring my fellow
citizens that peace and good order will be main
tanned. therefore call upon all good citizens to
resume their usual ayOcations and ces-e appearing
upon the streets armed with shotguns and other
weapons, and thus, by quiet conduct and conversa-
ton things which make for peace, aid and aIslst
and the other authorities of the town In restoring
peace and good order, as all good citizens should do
NOT a PEACEFUL OUTLOOK.
RICHMOND, November 9Th. - The riot at Danville
Saturday has produced the most intense feeling all
over the State. The whites in all sections highly
indignant over the outbreak and the influences that
led to it. This mornin2 disturbance took place in
Fredericksburg, which almost brought about seri-
ous trouble. Captain Morris Rowe, prominent
white citizen, while discussing the Danville riot,
was knocked down by negro named Street, who
overheard his strong language but Rowe able
To give his assailant sound beating. There fe-
verishness in nerly all districts in the State and
fears entertained that other riots may occur in
overall places to-morrow-not to-day More arms
have been sold in the State in the past ten days
than ever before in time Of peace.
THE SITUATION IN RICHMOND.
RICHMOND, November 5th.-The excitement here
the past few days has been intense, particularly
since the rot in Danville. While collision be
tween the whites and blacks in Richmond is not
very likely, yet the feeling is such that it will
quire but slight hossIle movement to preciPta-e
riot. The whites are making every preparation.
The members Of the First Virginia Regiment are
under orders from Mayor Darlington to hold them
selves in readiness for emergency, and $50 special
police have been sworn in for duty tomorrow In
anticipation Of further disturbance in Danvlle and
upon representations made, Governor Cameron this
evening issued orders for the Richmond Light
Infantry Blues Csptsin Andrew PIzzini, aud sec
tion of the Richmond Howitzers, Captain E. j.
BoshSr, to proceed to that city. TIE Richmond
military leave at II o'clock tonight, under com
mand Of Major C. Carter, who, upon arrival in
DsnviIle, will assume command Of all the military
there He will report to the Mayor and City Ser
geant at Danyllle.