The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-11
Incidents, Part ic ulars, &c.
IErom the PLiladelphia Lapers. May 10

Our city, yesterday, was 1ull Oh TulnOIb anu It.
ports. Al one time, one church was said 10 be on
fire; at another moment, another. II was stated
with great confidence, once, that the rioters had
taken possession of the United States Arsenal near
frankie d, but this was not true AT shutdown, all
was quiet in the city A few demonstrations had
been made in front OF one or two churchts, but the
positive assurances OF the military officers, that
they would shoot dowp any man who should al
tempt to renew The crimes Of The evening previous,
served to keep order. We trust that tranquility Is
restored-f so, we doubt not that 1t will be perma-
nent. When we feel that such is the case, indeed,
we shall endeavor to look back upon the events Of
the week ; and by showing some oil the causes thai
operated produce the deplorable state which dis
sraced our city and county, we shall aid to erect .
beacon along dangerous channel, that may serve
TO prevent future shipwreck OF public and private
investment, and Of municipal character. Mean
time we will not allow Il day To pass, until qucl
,hall have been established, ithout a renewal OF
expressions VI abhorr. nee at the muiderous at
lacks on the public meeting on M, nday and Tues
DAY, and the abominable vioences and outrage
that follow those wrongs, and the m cans employed
TO increase the public calamity, by extending the
ravages OF the lawless mob.
In Kenslpgton, the excitement was by no means
so high. few flags were seen flying, and pacards
were posted upon a number OF doors, in order TO
designate the names and character OF the inmates
We have heard OF a number OF sad cases OF dis
tress and panic among poor Irish families. They
have been compelled to fly from their places of
abode; and in many cases without knowing
where TO obtain shelter and safety The reports
We saw gentleman yesterday, who came down
f.om Norrlstown, who stated that much alarm was
felt by the Irish at various points along the road
lest they should be attacked, by being coniounded
with those who committed the first assault upon the
Native Americans. The women especially were
terrified. No discharges OF muskets during the day.
Several persons were looking tor money among the
RUNS OF the houses and those OF ST. Michacfs
Church Only few dollars were found
The reported list of dead and wounded, as FAR as
we have been able to learn, embraces killed H.
wounded go The dead are Wesley Rhinedollar
jr., Lewis Greble, John Shreeves, Matthew Ham
- Johnson, UrisIi,) Joseph Rice, do, W.
Hillman, - Lee, youth, Alexander Ramsay,
a boy, name unknown, George Shliiler. II is pos
sible, and we hope that some of the above have nor
died az reported, while II is certain that several OF
the wounded not enumerated in the foregoing, will
yet die OF the injuries received. The list is indeed
fearful one, and speaks trumpet-tongued as to the
perils Of popular violence. man supposed to be
the individual who shot young Wright, was arrest
ed Yesterday, taken before Alderman Redman, and
committed. One OF his thumbs was shot of, as II
by an explosion.
Judge Jones, of the Common Pleas, sat until
nghtfa, yesterday evening, as a committing ma
gstrate. The following arrested persons were ia
ken before him Martin Lingentelter and Michael
Hurley were arrested in front OF st; Johns Church,
Thirteenth street, charged with riotous conduct,
refusing to leave the ground and resisting the 'fl-
GERS in the discharge of their duty. They Were
committed in default of $1,000 bail each Henry
Ritter was arrested for making use of threatening
language in the rear of Saint Mary's Church. He
bound IN the sum OF SIOOO 10 Keep the peace
for three months.
Not one of the wounded, though some are, and
have been, suffering exceedingly, is yet dead -
Slight hopes entertained, however, of the reco-
very of those most seriously injured.
Tagert-thc Irshman who was hanged, dragged
on the street. and left Tor dead ut the Northern Ii
berry lookup bouse--ls mendlng slowly, having,
strange to say no bones broken, and will nndoubi
.ll.s.
day to procure his release but Il was resisted, OF
course, by the good sense OF the Inspectors
George Schiller was buried yesterday, at 10
o'clock; William Wright, at o'clock; Louis
the same hour. Each body was attended to the
grave not only by long tram OF followers, but by
great crowds OF spectators No outbreaks, how
ever, as had been anticipated succeeded to the So
lemn occasions and dIsplay
A gentleman from Pottsvllc yesterday, has in.
formed that all was quiet ~ that place. and that
the Irish were greatly alarmed and panic stricken.
During the burning OF ST. Augustlne's Church, on
Wednesday night, the roofs Of one or two houses
in Dilwyn street took fire, aud II was with great
that the flames were extinguished
At Paramount, all the Irish residents Of the neigh
borhood, were leaving their homes to seek shelter
elsewhere.
PROPERTY DgsrRoYEp,&c. IN KyNsIvGroS One
of the late Assessors Of Kensngton, has furnished
us with the follow Ing estimate Of properly burnt in
the disturbed district. A few minor buildings nrc
not included;-
John Laverrey's brick house and kitchen on Mas
ter street, burnt, value. ........ $500 |
John Carroll, frame houses, corner OF Csdwalla'
der and Master. ........ ................ 700
James Ilovd ono frame house on Master street 200
william Btoyynng frame houses. ........... 90
Michael Keenan,, frame buildings on Cadwaader
street
Patrick Murray house and store, goods destroyed.
Patrick Fisher, frame houses burnt on Cadwalla
der street. JSO
Bernard sherrey, 3brck houses on Csdwallader st.
burnt ..............,,...,.. 1900
Themes sheridine, two frame buildings on Cad.
walader st
Three frame houses In Harmony Court, formerly
Charles Flliotts, burnt. o.. .,.,..,.,...,, TOO