Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-11-06
VIRGINIA IN A FERMENT.
BLOODY WORK EXPECTED AT
TO-DAY'S ELECTION.

An Almost Unparalleled Sale of Fire
Arms Throughout the State-BIood-
shed Narrowly Averted in FrederIcIzs-
burg-RichmOnd Troops Dispatched to
Danville-Both Sides Determined.
NEW YORK, Nov. "a special dis
patch from Richmond says that the riot
which occurred at Danville Saturday
evening has produced the most intense
feeling all over the State. The white
people in all sections are highly indig-
nant over the outbreak and the influences
that led to it. This morning a disturb
ance took place in the town of Fredericks-
burg, which almost brought about seri-
Gus trouble. Capt. Morris Rowe, a
prominent white citizen of that place.
while discussing the Danville riot, was
overheard by a negro named Street, who
denounced the statement about the riot
as a"Funder'-meaning Democratic lie.
The negro knocked Rowe down,
Rowe succeeding in getting him off and
beat him pretty soundly. The affair at
tracted large crowd of whites and blacks,
and for a time serious trouble was an
ticipated, but it was prevented. There is
feverishness in nearly all the districts in
the State, and fears are entertained that
other riots will occur in several places
tomorrow, if not to-day. More arms
have been sold in the State in the past 10
days than ever before in time of peace,
except probably just after the war.
DANVILLE, VA, Nov. 5.-The city re-
mains under control of the military, and
Town Sergeant. Mayor Johnston this
afternoon issued proclamation in which
he says that all good citizens deprecate
tho 6jCfurhp6 condition of tho
city, and earnestly desire the restoration
Of peace and good order. He has ap-
pointed eleven special cOnstables for
each ward, and called into service the
Danville Grays as the military CO.
adjutors of the special cOnstabu-
larry. He says further: $50 COM
plete and reliable is this arrangement
for the preservation of peace and the pro-
lection of the town that | feel fully
warranted in assuring my fellow citizens
that peace and order will be maintained.
| therefore call upon all good citizens to
resume their usual aVOcatiOnS and cease
appearing upon the streets armed with
shOtguns and other weapons. Thus, by
quiet conduct and conversation about
things which work for peace, you will aid
and assist me IN restoring peace and good
order, as all good citizens should do"
RICHMOND, VA, Nov. 5.-The excite
ment here during the past few days has
been intense, particularly so since the
riot in DaDville Saturday, in which seven
negroes were killed and many others
wounded. While a collision between the
whites and blacks IN Richmond is not
very likely, yet the feeling is such that it
will require but a slight hostile move
ment to precipitate riot in which
much blood would be shed. The whites
are making every preparation. The men,
bers of the First Virginia Regiment are
under orders from Mayor Darlington to
hold themselves in readiness for any
emergency, and $50 special policemen
have been sworn in for duty to-
morrow, in anticipation of further
disturbances at Danville, and upon
representations made to him Governor
Cameron this evening issued orders
for the Richmond Light Infantry Blues,
Capt. Andrew PIzzini, and a sectien of
the Richmond HOwitZers, Capt. BOsher,
to proceed to that city. The Richmond
military VIII leave at IL O'Clock tonight,
under command of Maj. IL. G. Carter, who,
upon his arrival in Danville, will assume
command of all the military there. He
will report to the Mayor and City Ser
geant of Danville.
PETERSBURG. VA, Nov. 5.-Mayor
Jarratt addressed a Readjuster meeting
here tonight. He called upon the blacks
and whites to observe proper order to-
morrow and avoid all difficulties. He
was followed by Attorney General Blair
and other speakers. Among those on
the platform was Senator Malone. The
interest in to-morrOw's election is una
bated. Tonight all barrooms were closed
and an extra police force has been put on
duty. The Readjusters here distributed
this forenoon circulars calling on the ne
grOes to aVenge the death of the negroes
killed at Danville at the bailOt-bOX to-
morrow by voting the Readjuster ticket.
LYNCHBURG, Nov. 5.-An immense
mass meeting held here tonight, passed
resolutions offered by Gen. Jubal \.
Early, expressing sympathy with the peO-
pie Of Danville, declaring for a free and
fair count in tO-mOrrOw's election, and
threatening summary vengeance on any
man or set of men who undertake to per-
petrate fraud.
WASHINGTON, Nov. "a letter re-
ceived at the Bureau of Internal Revenue
to-day from Danville, Va, reports that
further trouble is feared there, and says
that threats have been made against the
revenue officers.