The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-08
VIRGINIA.
The Trouble at DanVille- Ex-
eitement Throughout the State
The Malone Gang Mt the Bottom Of

| cItemenJ Throughout the state
The Malone Gang Mt the Bottom OF
it.
DANvILLE, Nov. 5.-The city re-
mains under the control of the mil
itary directed by the town sergeant.
Mayor Johnston issued a proclama-
ton in which he says: "All good cit
liens deprecate the present disturbed
condition of the city, and l earnestly
desire the restoration of peace and
good order" Hehas appointed eleven
special constables for each ward and
called into service the Danville Grays
as Il military coadjutor to special cor
stabulaTy. He says further: $50
complete and reliable is this arrange
ment for the preservation of peace
and protection of the town that | feel
fully warranted in assuring my fell
low citizens that peace and good or
der will be maintained. | therefore
call upon all good citizens to resume
their usual avocations and cease APP
pearing upon the streets armed with
shot guns and other weapons, and
thus by quiet conduct and conversa-
tion-things which make peace-aid
and assist me and other authorities of
the town in rs storing peace and good
order, as all good citizens should do"
NEW DIRK, Nov. IA special to
the Telegram from Danville, Va,
says: Senteries from local military
continue to guard the streets and citi-
ZenS as special constables with shot
guns patrol the town. The fatigue
of guard duty is eXhausting many
who have been so engaged since
Saturday evening. The town is quiet
but latent feeling intense. There are
number of persons on the streets
this morning, both whites and col
ored, but few ladies. Business is al
most suspended. Mayor Johnston
this morning issued proclamation
announcing the appointment of
special constabulry of picked men
for each ward, aided by the
Danville Grays, called into service
Tor military assistance should
1t be needed. The negroes seem quiet
and undemonstrative. At Richmond
resolutions were adopted at mass
meeting of citizens yesterday, setting
forth that the conflict here between
the races was the result of conspiracy
of the leaders of the coalition move
ment to force a race issue upon the
whites. 1t was bulletined here this
and has an encouraging eff
feet.
A special to the Post from Rich
moud says: This morning a disturb
ance took place in Fredericksburg,
which almost brought about serious
trouble. Capt. Morris Rowe, a prom
inent white citizen, while discussing
the Danville riot was overheard
by negro named Street, who
denounced the statement about the
riot as "funder" (meaning a Demo-
cratic) lie. The negro knocked Rowe
Town, he succeeded in getting up and
beat the negro soundly. The affair
attracted large crowd of both whites
and blacks, and for a time serious
trouble was anticipated.
There is feverishness in nearly all
,he districts of the state, and appre-
tensions are entertained that other
lots will occur tomorrow. More arms
nave been sold in the state in the past
zen days than ever before in time of
peace, except probably just after the
war
PETERSBURG, Va, Nov. 5.-The in
terest in the election tomorrow is
throughout the state.
Both parties are determined to bring
out their full voting strength. A
of leading merchants here
have notified the public through the
papers that they will close their places
of business tomorrow to give their
an opportunity to vote and
remain at the polls during the day.
The chairman of the Republican state
committee claims the coalitionists will
carry Virginia on popular vote of
1900 majority.
RICHMOND, Nov. 5.-The excite
ment here for the past few days is inc
tense, particularly since the Danville
riot. While collision between tht
whites and blacks in Richmond is no.
very likely, yet the feeling is such
that it will require but slight hostile
to precip itate riot. The
whites are making every preparation
necessary. The members of the First
Virginia regiment are under orders
from Mayor Darlington to hold them
selves in readiness for any emergency,
and $50 special police are sworn in for
duty tomorrow, in anticipation
of further disturbances in Danville,
and upon representations made to
him, Gov. Cameron this evening
issued orders for the Richmond Light
Infantry Blues, Capt. Andrew Pizzini,
and a section of the Richmond
HowitZers, Capt. E. j. Bosher, to pro-
coed to that city. The Richmond mill
itary left at 10 p. m. under command
of Col. HI. G. Carter, who on arrival at
DanVille will assume command of all
military there. He will report to the
mayor and city sergeant at Danville.
LYNCHBURG, Va, Nov. 5.-An i'm.
mense meeting tonight passed reso-
buttons, offered by Gen. Jubel A. Early,
expressing sympathy for the people OF
Danville declaring for free ballot
and a fair count in to-morrow's cleo
ton and threatening summary ven
geance on any man or set of men who
undertake to perpetrade fraud.
PETERSBURG, Va, Nov. 5.-Mayor
Jarrett addressed the Readjuster
meeting tonight, and called upon the
blacks and whites to observe proper
order tomorrow and avoid all difficult
ties. He was followed by Attorney
General Blair and other speakers, and
among those seen on the platform
was Senator Malone. The in
tereSt about the election tomorrow
is undated. Tonight all the
bar-rooms closed and extra police are
on duty. The Readjusters distributed
this morning circulars calling on the
negroes to .avenge the death Of six
negroes killed at Danville, at the bal
lot tomorrow by voting the Readjus-
| ter tickets.