Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-08-18
VOLUME XXXuH.--NO. go.

tie city, us citzens and their property, and to assert ana
maintain the supremacy of the laws; these measures
we say had the desired effect The moment the citizens
marched from the Exchange under the Gen.
Sn'.i and the American standard waving in
the air, riot and rebellion ceased
No signs OF a tumultuous assemblage of any sort
were visible throughout last night The highest praise
is certainly due 10 the citizens for the prompt manner in
winch thcy, even at so late PERIOD rallied the
avages of the rioters and to protect our citv and be
lives and property Of our citizens Nothing, throughout
TINS series of outrlges has been wanting but dispose
lion ON the part Of the great body of citizens dis
counensnce the lawless proceedings, and vigorous
uon, and to carry such disposition into effect Had the
same measures which adopted yesterday and sue.
cesuy carried into effect been taken on Saturday no
houses would have been plundered-no blood would
have been she'd But from some cause or other tbcre
seemed TO be manifested strange-an unaccountable
apathy, kind of panic the part of large proportion
OF our citizens, while the work of desolalon was go.
ingon.
The civil authority Sunday appeared TO be extinct
1t was no where 10 be or felt Had showed IL
se and called upon the citizens present TO assist in
bold and manly tones we confidently believe thousands
womb nave hew to the rescue, and the rioters would
nave either been captured or dispersed.
me scenes OF last Sabbath can be erased from
the memories OF those who Witnessed thcm--Thou-
sands of citizens be in Charles St through
out the day witnessing the work of demolition carried
on oy some nifty persons, almost all apparently under
T w years Oh age-somc not over tweve-and seve-
raj OF them quite intoxicated with the wine they had
FOUND upon the premses--Somc of them were cutting
up Inc interior OF the house with attempt
ing TO cut up the roof-some cursng and swearing
some hinFraing-and many Juggling OFF the bottles of
All This was done, and more much more, in the pre-
scncc OF thousandsand a hand was raised against
te proceedings In the night when the destruction of
Mr. Johnsons house took place ne became more
appalling. And yet the deeds of band of perhaps one
or two hundred and boys were witnessed in the
most profound silence by, it is supposed, fifteen
ty thousand people.
The destruction of the Mayors furniture, Mr. Nor
rs also and the attacks made upon the property of other
citizens whose only fault consisted their having taken
an active part against the destruction private property
by The rioters, had the effect last citizens
to sense OF their duty They took their stand yester
dy ana dd what we doubt not, they all wish had been
u'ne tlIee gays before. we hope and believe the city
Is now SAFE and that end has been efecualy put to
otngs and disorder. One thing is certain the present
organization will be kept long there remains the
least shadow ola disposition to disturb the tranquility OF
the city.
We observe that the reports abroad in the newspapers
relative to the number killed and wounded is Greatly cr
aggerGted We nave heard up this time but OF four
deaths, and OF about twenty wounded-the latter NAV
turn out to be somewhat larger, but think not, and
several of these received their injuries from missiles
tarown ut them.-Balt. Patriot, August H.
ihe several fire companies held meetings yesterday,
and made arrangements cooperate i'm case of fires
occurring.
We learn and state with pleasure that of our numerous
irsh population very few, any, have been engaged
In TIC recent iamentabc occurrences.
IL oeloek-Ihe city effectuay guarded and all Quiet
-BdH. Chronicle, august 4.
We have been able TO ascertain The number NJ nor
sons killed and wounded in the contest of Saturday night
Common report fixes The number of the former (nclu
ding those who have died of their wonnd
at six to eight, which presume to be nearly correct
vi the cavalry several severely wounded by the
thrown by the assaants, and Of the in
hDtry guard were hurt in like manner.
as friends 10 public order deeply regret the occur
renee of the scenes through which city has Just
passed They have, we fear, inflicted deep wound ON
the character of our city abroad, which only can be
healed by future adherence 10 good order No condi-
ton oil things justify violence whilst we
profess to be governed by laws. To them should
always oe had and they should afford all the protection
which good citizen require
In compliance with the acquisitions the Major Gem
era large force Supposed to be about 1000 nen)
carly duty last night.
At the time OF putting paper to press all tran
approximations ntp ed
H. .lugHst IL.
| ArTLMfTED ESCAPE FROM THE PENITEYrIARY-Du-
ring tae heavy ram which fell yesterday morning about
cioe, some Of the convlcs attempted TO escape from
the FenS9eniiary They planted ladder (Which was be-
ing nsed6y The brcklayers engaged the erection
OF new workshops, and who had retired under cover
during the rain against the East WALL between the sem
try boxes. Three of them succeeded in escaping over
the wall fourth was shot by MIR Baker one Of Tho
wall guards, while mounting the ladder which arrested
further attempts. Pursuit was Immediately Instituted
Tor inc iustves Mr. James Lerew, living in the neigh
horood overlook of them just North of the prison
in an open field. The prisoner whose name is Rumlv
drew knife, and threatened MIR Lerews life The lat
Ter, unlrmed knocked him down with his fist and wres
ing The knife from him. held him down until assistance
arrived. lie returned to the prison second wo,
discovered by boy about Id years old in neehboring
PFivy "ilhout creating alarm, the boy informed MIR.
Lerew who, getting gun, went and secured him like
%ise His name is German. The third (whosc name is
Doyu was FOUND lodged in the chimney of house oc
cuped by one Of the Deputy Keepers OF prison The
keepers name is John Brown, who after searching for
the prisoner IN the neghboring fields until drcnched
with rain, went to his dwelling about half a mile from
the prison, TO change his dress While doing So some
SCOT to fall by his daughter Mr. Brown direct
cd his daughter TO watch the top of the Gimme from
the yard-ln few moments the prisoner was seen TO
emerge from 1T and escaping into the yard instantly
challenged by Mr.. Brown, who presenting his musket
ordered him to stand-The prisoner surrendered HIM
self and econducted the point of the bayonet 10
the prison Much credit is due those concerned in re-
storing the despcradocs, and also the officers of the
Institution generally for the jucous precautions pre-.
vousy taken to prevent increase of our present ca.
ames by the escape of prisoners who always in
"ugated to attempt instruction at such times.-B
GESERAL SAaUEL SNTH-It will be seen by the
communication which follows, that proposed to make
this gentleman Mayor of the city. IL is certain that we
city, to the energetic and manly stand taken by this We
erabie patriot at the Exchange Monday in the fret
instance, and subsequently in the Park. He boldly re-.
commended actOn the only remedy cxistinp abuses
and bis advice having been enthusiastically adopted and
carried into effect peace has been restored and good or
der prevails 1t will be rccollected that General Smith
Is now ~ years OF age and yet with the spirit that ami
mated his youth, he marched at the head Of the voun-
tcer citizens, with the flag of the Union floating over his
head, gathering strength he progressed through the
Streets until more citizens had rendered their services
than required for duty For this vigorous and
cessful effort TO the property of our citizens from
further destruction, and to continue public TRANQUILITY il
isptoposed to offer him the Mayoraliy.-B
HEARTLESS ABDUCTION
This appears to be the age Of crme-and crime Of the
most horrible dye. Mobs, murders and conspracies of
the most lawless bloody and traorous character over
spread the country from North 20 Souih-from East To
West. Human nature appears yerging towards state
Of dcprayity which calls loudly for chastening arm;
and such an act as the following the details Of which
we copy from the Mobile Register cannot be reached by
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