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to the scene which was presented; the rage

to the scene which was presented; the rage
depicted on the countenances Of the bafled
conspirators. among whom Messrs. Client
worth and Acker figured conspiciously. In
the riot the package was regained by some
person unknown. and the Recorder, his hon
or the Mayor. and Mr.. Justice Matsell, were
each Of them knocked down on the floor, but
speedily regained their position, by the assis-
lance of the officers. The majority of the
assembly were taking part in the airay.
while others e~ndeavored TO guard the officers
from the attack Of Glentworth and his coad-
tutor. Acker. who were rendered desperate
by the loss of the papers. We must not for
get TO state that from the opening of the in
vcstigation up to the request of Glentworth,
Mr.. Sheriff Acker was standing behind his
compeer in crime. and made no mention
whatever Of any process in his possession;
nor until GIentworth had the papers in his
possession did he attempt to act. At the
suggestion of the District Attorney the May
or commended the Sheriff to keep order,
which he did by approaching the table. rap
ping on it with his hand and saying. "gentle-
men. | command order" The Recorder
then stated that he adjourned the investiga-
ton over to the next day, (this morning.)-
At this moment the notorious NATHANIEL
BOWDlTCH BLUNT advanced towards
the table and said, | appear here as the coun-
sci the legal adviser of the Sheriff. | say
gross attempt has been made by the
Mayor. the Recorder. and the District At
torney. Ia resist 4 process oflaw. The learn
Ell ~ gentleman then entered into a DISGUISE.
ton upon the statute. but was promptly an
severed by the District Attorney. who rebuk-
ed the insoience Of Blunt in n very gentle
manly manner. The District Attorney then
addressed the Recorder as 10 the course
proper to he pursued on the occasion. and
complained of the attempt, as he thought
Illegally. of the sheriff. to regain the package
in Il surrertItiOus manner. He also charged
the assault and the resistance on the sheriff
and his allies. Blunt requested to know
whether he alluded TO him. The Dristrict
Attorney said. YES. sir. you are one of
those who pushed upagainst Inc while ! was
attempting 10 keep the others of. Blunt re-
p!ied. was at ,ne o;Ier end of the room;
tha; is 4 flIsehooi. SIR" Mr.. Whiting treat.
cd his i~nsulier with the utmost contempt
deiEHmg 10 reply 10 his scurrility and
abuse. Order became now partially reStor-
ed, and the Recorder stated that II he was in
the custody of the sheriff he was ready To
give bliI; and added that as the sheriff had
Inn with Il process. he then replied.
IN answer Ia II. that he had not got them in
hI< possession: tha; they had been taken BY
G~.cHtNnrth: and in the scuille which had en-
sued. hld passed into the custody of some
unknown person: but he had no doubt that
he should regain them. and having ascertain
Ell that the process WAS issued from the SUI
prcmc Court. he stated that he would obey
the mandate on this CTUcsdayl morning.
The Recorder suggested that the name of
every person in tie room should be taken
down. which was done. and after considcra-
conversation. the sheriff amrccd to allow
the persons present 20 depart. and our Re
porter. with others. WAS requested 10 with.
leaving the Recorder. the Mayor. Mr..
Justice Mat>c.i. and the District Attorney
t. the further consideration of the sub
icct. In the ~scufllr. observed conspicuouslv
the persons of Blunt. CriSi. and Benedict.
the lawyers of GlentworlI. and John Nc
l.eal. Alexander Hamilton. and Gerard
all British Whigs--who by this
icSparate attempt 10 regain the proofs Of
and guilt nave stamped their own con-
lcmna;ion. Mr.. Justice MatseIl had his
:oat torn fromlis back. and sundry blows
we're dealt about pretty generally.
These are the impartial particulars Of this
li-hhanded outrage. Never before in the
annals OF our country has a cang of Organi-
:cd ]ruflians marched into a court "fiustice. at
personally its prcsidinC office. and al
emp;cd to bear down by brute force the
Of the law. If any other proof was
of the guilt of the actors in this in
lmouS conspiracy. it is now furnished.