Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1834-07-17

The Mayor, Justice LOwHdes and the mu-
nicipal authorities concerted together 20 de-
feat the m0hocratic designs that had been
formed, aud determined by coup de main 20
prevent the recurrence Of scenes go disgrace
ful to our city. For this pHrpOse, the several
captains of the citv watch were ordered to no
tifv their men tO attend at the watch-hOuse ut
O'cIock in the evening, all the police officers,
civil ,marshals and cOnstables with their slaves
were orClered to he in attendance at the PO-
lice Office. 10 form united mass, with which
to act pnergetically for the suppression Of dis
order and the preservation of the peace.
In addition 10 this display Of civil force, a
company Of military was ordered out, and
company Of u. S. trOOPs from Governors ISL
and were also put in requisitioD, and with the
city troops were stationed in the Arsenal yard
to be ready to nc: at a moments warning
As early as 70'cl0ck in the evening, several
hundred persons had assembled around the
house Of Lewis Tappan. in Rose street, but
from the early demonstrations Of force, by the
CITY authorities, no act Of violence was com
mitted.
The angry passions Of another portion of
the tioters was soon after directed to the
church Of DR.. Cox, corner Of Laight and Va
rick sts., some of the windows Of which were
broken in by stones thrown by the mob, Zone
of whom was arrested,) and who, by the time
ly arrival Of the officers, and the watch, were
prevented from further acts Of violence. The
mob, disappointed in this act OF sacrilege, pro-
ceeded 10 the house OF the Rev. DR.. Cox,
(whose family had previously left itl and there
commenced throwing stones and other mis-
sies, in order 10 injnre it. Little damage was
however done, except the breaking of win
dows, inasmtich as the Police authorities and
watch were soOn present, To prevent the fur
Their progress Of mischief.
The mob in each place was soon scattered
ny the officers and watch, and being defeated
In their purpose retired. A crowd then as
sembled around the Bowery Theatre. hut the
official procession arriving there with High
Constable Hays, at their head, quickly dis
pursed them. A detachment OF the civil
corps was stationed at each Of the prescribed
houses and stores, to prevent any violence
during the night. Upto the hour of moth
ing serious had occurred, and the powerful
array Of force called into action by the city
authorities, and headed by Justice Lowndes,
had the effect to curb the neck Of riot, and to
stay the hands uplifted for destructiOn.-Ib.
From The Boston Daily Advertiser.
Whig Celebration Of the Fourth Of July
Probably no celebration has ever taken place
10 this city. more gratifying in every respect
to those particularly interested in it. or TO the
citizens generally, than the Wing festival Of
Friday last. In point Of order and arrange
ment, 10 fact in its miOutest details, Il was
admirably conducted; and the spirit mani(es-
ted on the occasion WAS such, AS the friends
of their country could not fail to approve and
to share.
The arrangements for this festival were
made by Committee, consisting Of seventy
six persons, appointed at meeting held less
than three weeks ago The time allowed
them was brief, but the manner in which their
lahOrs were performed leaves nothing to re-.
greet. 1t being impossible 10 fnd any building
large enough to accommodate the number of
who, It was thought. would he soli-
citous 10 partake Of the dinner, it was thought
expe dent u erect pavilion ~ THE Common
for the purpose, which was constructed accor-
ding ID plan prepared BY Ashur Benjamin,
Esq. The paraIlelogram. occupied by this
structure, was 2S5 feet long and 40 broad.
Its canopy descended from central pillar to
The sides, where twas supported at height
Of about ten feet from the ground, and the in-
te, yening space was filed by evergreen trees,
which answered the double purposes Of screen
and ornament. The whole was surm0unted
by the American flag. From every point Of
view. the appearance of the pavilion was very
striking. Nothing could surpass 10 excellence
the arrangement of the interior. The tables
were placed in semicircmlar ranges. so that
the faces of the guests were turned towards
the elevated central ones, which were Occur
pied by the president Of the day, the invited
guests, aud portion Of the Committee Of
These tables were sufficient
ly capacious amply to accommodate two
thousand two hundred persons, about the
number actually present. The decorations
Of the interior were also in fne taste, and adj
ded very much to the general effect. Around
the central pillar, was erected an ornarDented
stage. which was occupied by the Boston
Band. Flags were suspended in every direc-
tipn, and the vast masses Of eyergreens and
flowers, were beautifully disposed. In fact. a
more imposing spectacle than was presented
by the interior Of this magnificent structure.
is rarely To be Witnessed. 1t attracted the un-
qualified admiration Of all who visited it,
when it was thrown open to the public ON the
Of the fourth.
The Young Men.-It is grateful TO the pat
riot, 10 Surveying the widespread corruptions
Of the present Administration, to find the
young men. in all parts Of the country, rally
Ing 10 support Of the Constitution and laws,
aud in opposition TO the lawless conduct OF
the Government. There Is an absence OF VI
cious tendency 10 the young they ara not,
like the hackneyed 10 politics and crime, pre-
pared to see their country disgraced. and its
property destroyed, and all this TO minister