Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-29

of the Constables very properly attended. We
have been informed that throughout the day the
most evident symptoms of increasing insubordi-
nation and desire for riot was manifested. more
especially when any Of those persons favorable to
Mr.. Bagg presented themselves. Towards even
ing the Constables were beaten from their posts,
and many Of them most scandalously il-treated.
1t was at length found necessary to order out the
Military, who promptly attended, under the COM
mand of Colonel Macintosh.
The Riot Act was then read. =,
On our arrival at the French square, we found
a large number of persons collected, and every
now and then, some person or other assault.
ed and knocked down by the " DULLES" in
attendance. On the Poll closing for the day,
another iudiscrininate attack was made on the
Constables also, as we have been informed,
upon Mr.. Bagg himseIf-who, if we are correct,
was shamefully mis-used, as well as several
Others whom we observed cut and manged very
much. Al length the military were called on to
disperse the mob-who were seen approaching
towards the place were they were held in readi-
ness, shouting and believing in the most infuri.
ated manner On the approach Of the military
the mob flew down ST. James street, the military
taking the same direction, headed by their COM
handing officer, Col. Nj. About this time the
stones began to fly from the mob in the most dan.
serous manner, and as that part Of the town has
recently been Macadamized, the mob had plen-
tifu supply Of stones ready at hand, which, we
lament to say, they used with dreadful dexterity.
Col. NJ. and several of the other officers and
men were struck, the former very severely. Still
the utmost exertions, the most persuading en-
treaties were used both by Col. Macintosh, the
| Itbo, in tn
the misguided & infatuated mob to disperse-but
to no effect. The stones and other missiles con.
tnued to be thrown, and several persons were
knocked down before our eyes.
At length the fatal word was given, FIRE.
and in another moment four persons were lying
dead in the streets. and several wounded,
one of them young man not more than Is years
Of age The mob then fed. The military TAX
ing up position at the head Of st. James street,
adjoining the Hay Market. under most drench-
| inc rain. On our return through ST. James ST.,
we observed the flag ways literally strewed with
stones, which had been thrown by the mob at the
military, as no row had previously taken place
at that quarter. What shall we-or what can
we add to the above. Were we to give an OPT
Mon of our own, we would be charged. perhaps,
as partisans God knows that we have but little
of it in our composition. We dare not give way
to our feelings at this moment-but shall probably
refer to the subject again. The town, at present,
as far as we can learn, is quiet, but the greatest
alarm is prevalent-and we believe that the en-
tire of tine military, including portion OF the
Royal Artillery, are under arms-ready to act
| at moments warning
No blame can possibly attach to the military;
never did men act more calmly. With out.
stretched arms, we observed Col. NJ. and the
magistrates, enreating Of the mob to disperse.-
We would only add our prayer, that this may be
the last blood shed we may witness for many years
to come on any similar occasion-but really when
men of any persuasion will be bIind-led, and al.
low their passions to take possession OF their rea
son-awfuI as may be the example--such exam
pies are sometimes mercies in disguise. The
peace must be preserved-and will be-even at
such lamentalle cost.
We regret to add, that poor old man, seem.
ingIy Canadian, in no wise concerned-fell a
martyr to the impropricties of others. On the
heads of such be the blood Of these men.
One o'clock on Tuesday Morning The
Troops are still under arms, and the Officers
riding along the various streets observing any
movement that takes place. We cannot but re-
joice and be thankful for these precautionary
steps, for had they not been attended to we great
ly fear our account this morning would be far
more Iamentable. The Military have suffered
very severely, from the quantity Of rain which
has fallen the most part Of yesterday, and dur
ing the night.
Seven o'ciock.-One of the persons shot. we
are informed, was an apprentice to the printing
business, in the employ Of Mr.. Tracey!
At the close Of the Poll on Monday, Tracey
had majority of three.
CHARLESTON, May 90.