Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-26

great anxiety and intense excitement
among the white people. An outbreak
on the part OF the negroes has been mo-
mentarily expected since the killing by
John Delagel. a negro, Of Joseph Town
send. n prominent citizen and Deputy
Sheriff Of this county. last night.
To-day Sheriff Blount sent the follow
ing to Governor Gambler:
please order Liberty Independent
Troop to report to me, mounted, at once
Situation critical; one deputy killed, an
other wounded.
(sgned "r, b. BLOUNT,
Sheriff"
RIFLES AND AMMUNITION.
Colonel A. r. Lawton, late commander
Of the Second Georgia Regiment. United
States Volunteers, also wired the Cover
nor to send quantity Of carbines and a
supply of ammunition for the soldiers.
Colonel Lawton was here this morning
to investigate the situation. After a con-
ference with the officials he returned TO
Savannah. When the Governor received
the message from Sheriff Blount he or
deraI Colonel Iawton TO return. if neces-
sary. and take command Of the military.
He Is now here in that capacity. and has
enough men. it is believed, to easily ham
die tho situation.
MANY ARRESTS.
The Sheriff and his deputies continue
to make arrests Of the rlotng negroes,
and the jail has a large number in IT,
Notwithstanding the fact that the tow
boat Iris left here this morning for Sa-
vannah. with twenty-five rioters who
had been arrested. This was u precau-
tionary measure, to prevent an attack on
the Jail by the negro friends of those i'm
prisOned, and 10 make room for those
who have been arrested since the re-
mOval
The situation is regarded as critical, al
though with the military i'm control, it
IS thought further trouble can be pre-
vented. The negroes apparently have no
leader upon whom they can rely. II is
estimated that the negroes outnumbar the
white people I'm this part of Georgia Ave
to one, and the whites are consequently
apprehensiye.
ATTACK ON THE DEPUTIES.
John Delagel, the negro who killed
Deputy-Sherin Joseph Townsend and
wounded Deputy Hopkins last night. can
not be found. He is the son Of Henry
DelageL whose arrest for assault started
the race war. The two deputies went last
night to the house of Henry Delagel 20
arrest his two sons. Townsend entered
the house and the negro made demonstra-
tons but showed his willingness 10 ac-
company the deputy. Hopkins, who was
I'm the moonlight outside, was joined by
Townsend. and the two waited for the
negro to come out. He came to the door,
and negro woman handing him gun.
he fired on the officers. Townsend died
in a few minutes. and was brought 10
this place by Hopkins. who Is badly
wounded The white people thought this
would be a signal for attack, and many
slept on their arms all night, as they will
do tonight The negroes have remained
sullenly silent up to this time gathering
i'm crowds and looking dOggedly at the
military and the officers Of the law
The county officials have offered 500 re-
ward for the capture of John Delagel'
and Governor Gambler will be asked to in
crease this amount.
TROOPS PATROL THE TOWN.
The seventy-fve members of the First
Georgia Regiment who were left mere
two days ago. when Oldham Delagel was
taken 10 Savannah. are patrolling the
town tonight All saloons are closed and
the strictest order is maintained.
Nearly every negro left town this eve
ming. and tonight word comes that they
are massed I'm Deiagels swamp, twelve
miles from town. They are known 10 be
armed. and a posse of citizens left on a
special train for the place at o'clock.
They will maintain a guard over the ne
groes. and keep them from doing any
damage during the night.
AID ASKED OF WHITES.
A telegram was sent 10 Brunswick,
urging all white citizens 10 come 10
Darien. 4 boat was dispatched TO bring
them TO this city. and a special train Will
be ready i'm case more want 10 come. The
presence Of the whites is wanted TO over
awe the negroes who are We'll aware OF
their superiority I'm numbers
one hundred men OF the First Georgia
Regiment are under orders i'm Savannah
TO be I'm readiness 10 move. and If more
militia is wanted the Liberty Troop Will
bee brought The ordering out Of these
troops IS within the discretion Of Colonel
Lawton.
To MOVE on THE NEGROES.
4 conference was held at II o'clock to-
night between Sheriff BlOunt, the Mill
tary officials. and a citizens committee,
and It was decided TO take decisive ac-
ton at daylight against the negroes, who
are massed and armed In Delagels
swamp, twelve miles from this city. The
Sheriff wired Colonel Lawton, who IS in
Savannah tonight to send the militia at
once. and has received reply TO the effect
Ia md nn
Liberty county troops will start from
Hinesvllle for Darien At o'clock. The
Mcintosh Dragons are AT their armory,
with horses ready.
The citizens move from Darien on a
special train for the swamp at O'Clock
and the militia. about $50 In number, one
hour later The negroes are armed IN
defiance Of the law. and the purpose OF
the militia Il 10 surround the swamp ana
relieve the blacks Of their firearms ana
arrest them. The two special trains are
being prepared. Governor Gambler gave
Colonel Lawton plenary power In the
matter. and it was not found necessary
10 call upon the Chief Executive or the
State for the militia.
LAYTON PLACED IN CHARGE.
ATLANTA, GA. August 25.--Upon re-
ceipt Of the alarming kilograms from
Sheriff Blount. of Mcintosh county, this
State. and Colonel Lawton. at )arien.
Governor Gambler took immediate steps
To render every assistance In quelling the
negro outbreak. The Governor sent the
following telegram TO Colonel Lawton:
John II. Lawton. Savannah. Ga:
''Bount, Sheriff. wires for Liberty
Troop. doubt propriety OF sending them,
and leave it TO your discretion Have