The following are the proclamations and orders referred to by the witness:
PROCLAMATION.
Sheriff's Office, Harrisburg, Pa.
Whereas, For the past two days the peace and good order of the county have been disturbed and grave apprehensions exist lest injury be done;
And whereas, The duty rests upon me to preserve the peace and promote tranquillity;
Now, therefore, I, William W. Jennings, high sheriff of the county of Dauphin, do hereby enjoin all persons to remain quietly at their homes or places of business, to avoid gathering upon the streets and highways, thus by their presence keeping alive the excitement which pervades the community, and to further the restoration of good order, I charge upon parents to prevent the half grown lads over whom they have control from frequenting the streets.
And I hereby announce my resolute determination, with the aid of special deputies whom I have appointed, and the posse which I have summoned to preserve the peace and protect the person and property of the people within my bailiwick, and I hereby call upon all good and law abiding citizens to assist me and those acting with me to enforce the law and maintain good order.
Given under my hand this 23d day of July, A.D. 1877.
Wm. W. Jennings,
Sheriff.
Notice to Law and Order Posse.