The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-01-25
ANOTHER TERRIBLE RIOT IN CINCINNATI.
correspondence of The New-York Tribune.
CINCINNATI Tuesday Jan II 1910

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CINCINNATI, Tuesday, Jan. IL, 1912
Our city Is at this moment in state of tremen-
dous excitement. Yesterday, after Banking hours,
it was reported that the Miami Expo, ting Co.
Bank and the Bank Of Cincinnati, both old concerns
had stopped payment. This morning, at about 9
O'Clock, crowd in consequence stood before the
door of tho latter Bank and notice was soon hung
out upon the door that they had suspended for
twenty days. When the doors were opened to
hang out this notice, rush was made for the in
side, and all its contents, consisting of desks coun
ers and vaults were broken and thrown into the
street. Money to the amount of 1924 900 was ta-
ken from tho vault.
The mob then went TO the Miami Bank, which
they broke open and destroyed its contents The
Exchange Bank, adjoining the Miami, of which
John Bates the well-known West Union fnancier,
was officer next assailed. A run was made
upon him, and he continued to redeem all his is.
sues, until the mob broke in and destroyed every
thing Thence they crossed over to Lounge q
office, who was godfather to the Savings Bank at
Louisville. This was likewise destroyed and the
crowd gathered 10 the corner Of Third and Main
streets. strong disposition on the part of the
mob manifested to destroy the Traders and
Mechanics Bank; but they continued to redeem
Gates of deposte with promises to pay in current
Bank notes, and thus escaped. How this most dis
graceful riot will end time only can show. A few
of the military have been called out but have effec
ted little They marched through the crowd with
fixed bayones, but soon attacked and com
PEELED TO retreat AS they retired they were order
ed to fire upon the mob which they did Their
guns were loaded with bunk cartridges, however,
la, ,br sI;n
cinnati is disgraced forever in the eyes of those
who love o,der and respect the laws. There is a.
mong people sympathy, TO be sure, for
those persons who concerned in ting
these concerns, but every is indignant at
the method OF evncing resentment.
The authorities seem 10 be lamenably inactive
Many people think that they could have effected
nothing if they had tried; but others allege that,
had they been, promptly on the spot, they could
easily have prevented the disgrace. The scene of
the operations of the mob is not twice a stones
throw from the Mayors Office The indignation
of the citizens greatly aroused some two or
three weeks since by the explosion Of tho Lebanon
nj ami Bank, some thirty miles from the city. This
is probably of the outbreak; yet those
who have taken the most active part in it are
those who have nothing to lose. AT present the
arm OF the law is paIsied and tho honor of the
Queen City is furnished for years.
Fine O'ciock.-The crowd is still great, bu: the
mob have ceased active operations. Several of
them have been arrested, and are now in Jail. a
bout 1924 900 found about their PERSONS
There will be strong guard out Tonight to pro-
tect the Banks that are in good reputc. Threats
were thrown out against the Life Insurance aud
Trust Company; but they continue TO pay specie
for their notes, and will probably escape.
Sir o'etoeh-Ail is quiet, and if it continue thus
all will be well. A strong guard has been ordered
out to prevent farther dcpred atons.
TUESDAY, Jan. I2.
All is quiet this morning The issuers of shin.
pIasters look blue they the fragments of
their fGinS scattered IN the street.
CRUELTY TO A Loco FoCo. a well known in.
dividual, now resident in Kentucky,l who once
abroad TO dispose Of the State Stocks of nli-
nois, and managedby means best known him
self, to make 100000 out OF the transaction, was
exhibiting fine blooded horse, not long since, near
the city. Come gentlemen said he 'i gave
$780, 900 for this horse in Europe. l should like
to know your opinion of him" ssWell," said
tall Kentuckian, "my OPT nion is, that he looks as
if he had too much Illinois stock IN him." Louis.
yiUe Journal.
Mr.. Duncan X. McRae, of Fayetteville, N. c,
is said to have been appointed the bearer of dos
patches to the American Minister at Mexico, in
relation to the American prisoners taken by the
exMicans at Santa Fe.
Two of the negroes concerned in the murder of
MIR. Cunningham, Of Jefferson County, Ga men.
toned about ten days since, were hung the 9TH