The Mountain Sentinel

From the Greensburg Republican, May 31.

Riots on the Railroad.—The Military Called Out.

On Monday last oath was made before Judge Knox, Presiding Judge of our Court, to the effect that the hands now on a strike, in Derry and Fairfield townships had committed outrages and destroyed private property, &c., belonging to contractors and others. A warrant was immediately issued to the Sheriff.

Sheriff Hugus promptly made arrangements to meet the emergency, in which he was aided by our citizens. That evening he called upon the Youngstown Artillery and Ligonier Blues, who obeyed the summons with the most praise-worthy alacrity, and marched with upwards of 70 men to the scene of the Riots on Tuesday. In the meantime, active preparations were made to bring, if necessary, force enough to quell anything like resistance. But happily the force under command of Col. Coulter was found sufficient to suppress, and it is hoped, abundantly able to arrest the ringleaders of the rioters.

A large posse of men from this place and vicinity had been notified to hold themselves in readiness to start for the scene of the disturbances on Thursday morning. Arms, ammunition, &c., were prepared. An express arrived here on Wednesday evening, stating that the force already on the ground was sufficient, and as a matter of course, those summoned to the expedition were notified that their services were not required, to the very evident chagrin of many who appeared anxious to go.

The Sheriff on Monday evening sent an express to Pittsburgh, and procured from the U. S. Arsenal 6,000 rounds of Buck-shot and Ball cartridge, which safely arrived here on Wednesday.

Several Volunteer companies from the north of the county were ordered to hold themselves in readiness to march on Thursday morning—their orders were countermanded on Wednesday evening.

We understand that a great deal of alacrity was displayed by these companies, and if their services were needed, would have turned out in considerable force.

Several volunteer companies, not called on by the Sheriff, offered their services.

The last news from the scene of disturbances state that the Volunteers had possession of Martin's Shanties, and on Wednesday afternoon would proceed to make arrests of those implicated in the riots.

The promptness and determination evinced on this occasion will, we hope, have a salutary effect on those engaged in these lawless proceedings and learn them that they cannot, with impunity, violate the laws of the country.