To T. A. SCOTT, _Philadelphia_:
The local military and organized citizens, animated by a
determination to quell mobs, are quite sufficient to preserve the
peace and property of this city. Everything is quiet. Our impending
danger is the suspension of general labor and thronging our streets
with idle men. Local traffic for coal and provisions is first
demanded.
Neither you nor labor will surrender, because it involves
humiliation, but you can suggest or agree to a board of arbitration
to present a compromise, which will relieve you and labor without
disturbing the rights or grievances of either. Compromise governs
the daily business of the world. You have it in your power to
restore peace and preserve society. The discontent of many years
against the extravagance of railway management has culminated, and
forms the subject of complaint, as well as the reduction of wages.
I implore you not to assume the ground that military can settle
anything but defiance of law. Have this compromise effected at
once, and the country will owe you a debt of gratitude.