Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-08-13


It's with feelings OF the deepest sor.
row that VIC proceed 10 record occur
rcnccs which took place in this CITY
on Saturday night. On the two pre-
ceeding nights there had been assem-
blagcs in front Of Mr.. Johnson's dwell
ling, Monument Square. which had
resulted in no other injury TO the pro-
perry than the breaking OF some panes
Of glass. The asscmSlage on Friday
night was addressed by the Mayor.
MIR. Preston and Gen. Jones, OF Wash
ington city, the two latter counsel for
the creditors Of the Bank Of Maryland.
We did not hear either Of the address
es. but that delivered by General Jones
was printed by request and circulated
on Saturday evening, and il was hoped
would have had salutary influence in
aliaying public excitement. But rs an
attack was anticipated, a number of
additional police officers were appoint
ed, some Of whom were mounted on
horseback, and all provided with ba-
tons. Early in the evening, these were
stationed at the different avenues lead
ing to, the square. Soon after dusk the
crowd began TO collect in Baltimore
opposite to Calvert street, great num-
bers Of whom were attracted by curiosi-
ty. Some of the mounted men were
here stationed TO keep the street clear.
Here We understand the disturbance
first commenced by the throwing Of
stones, quantities Of which were left on
the spot from late paving and from the
gathered materials for new building
This mode Of warfare continued until
about ten o'clock, when fearing that
the guard would be overcome. they
were supplied with muskctS and am
munltion. The heart sickens at the
scene that ensued. Discharges from
the muskets became frequent, some
tunes over the heads Of the crowd. and
occasionally amongst 1t. We under
stand that the muskets were loaded
with small shot, with the view of A.
voiding the infliction of mortal wounds.
Whilst this scene was passing in front
OF north Calvert street, body of the
assailants passed around i'm north
Charles street, attacked the house of
MIR. Glenn, destroyed the windows.
door. sc. and demolished and threw the
furniture into the streets, but no dispo-
sihon was manifested 10 iniure the
property Of others. The contest at
Calvert street and other points was re-
newed at intervals during the greater
portion Of the night, and the guard re-
NAMED on duty until day light.
Rumours arc various as TO the number
OF killed and wounded-but we have
no positive information of more than
one Of the former. Numbers were in
jured by the stones thrown besides
those wounded with shot.
Humanity shudders at scenes like
these, and we fervently pray God that
thcy may not be renewed.
IL has been announced by two ofthe
trustees Of the Bank that they arc desi-
rous Of transferring the Books TO agents
OF the creditors, as soon as practicable
LET harmony then be restored, and JUS
tice will no doubt be done to all con-
cerned.-[ CAroaicle.
Mr., GLENN, as will be seen fron The fore
going, had likewise become odious to great
number OF the people. owing to his connee ton
with the Bank Of Maryland. His house was
furnished In the most costly style Two splcn-
did pianos, mantel glasses Of the richest kind.
tables, sofas, glassware, and plate, were
utterly Destroyed while the finest OF carpet
ting, mating, beds, &c. &c. were thrown in
The street, and afterwards peddled and sold by
unPrincipled wretches. On Sunday morning
the house presented melancholy spectacle
but II did not end here. The conspirators con-
tinued in broad daylight to demoIlsh the dwell.
ling. The door and window frames were torn
out, the ceilings and partitions destroyed. and
the front wall in great measure, torn down.
And this was done by no, more than 20 or 30
individuals, mosuy young men and boys. The
work Of destruction at Mr.. G.'s house was
continued until late hour in the afternoon.
No measures were taken 10 suppress the
mob. All Sunday the people fockcd 10 crowds,
to see 20 or 30 individuals destroying fine
building, and no one attempted to prevent it,
Up to Sunday evening, il Is likely that not
more than $50 had been engaged IN The mob,
but that evening their numbers were greatly
increased ard there was no resistance 10 them.
Soon after dark they attacked Mr.. Johnson's
house and destroyed 1t BY II o'clock. The
furniture and every thing eombus,ible was
burnt N front Of the house. When the de-
struetion was nearly complete. detachment
marched TO the dwelling Of Mr.. Morris,
and IN the course Of the night 10 Mr.. Ellicoti's;
and al daylight, Monday morning, each Of the
three places presented a scene Of ruin AZ The
building in which Mr.. Ellieott lived was rent
ed, tho mob spared !, in some measure; but
his furniture was consumed
Thus was the property Of four citizens des-
troyed, and three Others, We are told, have
been proscrrbcd by the mob, VIZ. Jesse Hunt
(Mayor) Hugh HeEldsry, and, We ihinz,
DR.. Bond. The Mayor has left the city. and
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