The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-10

sides when engaged in proceeding, right, ana 10
every sense both moral and legsa-. ihey f nad
found the law and its ministers unapie 10 ueieno
them, and they took the defence OF ,hef PERSONS
into their own hands Under the hish excitemeh,
OF the moment, with the groans Oh 'ne ueau anu
the diving vet ringing in their ears, we can scarcely
wonder that they destroyed the houses from which
the fatal missiles were sent. In the eyes OF many,
very many, this will paaue much that occurred on
Tuesday, but the ourages OF yesterday no one can
tor moment regard but as calling for the most
condlgn punishment.
The participators in them were of different class
from those by which the frs meetings were held.
No political feeling entered into them, but the dia
bolical passions OF malignant and lawless mob
were let loose. Ii was impossible, without fear
full eifuslon of blood, 10 have last night queled
them, but in the outset at the beginning we have
no question, but few determined men, acting un-
der the authority OF the law, could have queed the
whole thing. A fearful responsibility lies some
where, and when the excitement, now so high,
shall nave subsidized, we shall not hesitate to say our
say about it.
Several gentlemen connected with the American
republican, or as 1t Is more usually known, the
Naive American party, have called upon US, de-
nounclng IN the most emphatic manner, the ontra-
ges OF last night They say they have no language
strong enough to express their adherence OF the
outrages by which sanctuarles # God have been
destroyed and private property sacrihced. Their
objects peaceable and Iawfui-they wish to ac-
complish them by lawful means-they deprecate
all resort to force unless in self defence, and they
denounce the conductors OF these last rash and
OF which they are prominent and active members.
Latest InteIligence-By Last Nights Mall
THURSDAY MORNING, 10 o'cLocK-At day-break
this morning the military were Withdrawn from the
several Catholic churches few were lett to
| guard the U 5. Arsenal. The military have orders
10 reassemble this afternoon and evening The city
| is all Tranquil. So is Kensington Nothing rema ms
of 81. Augustlne's church but the bare and black
| ened walls. The house of DIR. Moriarty in the rear
on Crown street is in the same dilapdated coDdi-
|
act very great. ST. Georges Church opposite Is
somewh't scorched and blazed, and number OF
private dwellings exhibit marks of their proximity
10 the fire. The two houses adjoining st. Angus
tines on the south side partially destroyed, the
one on the north side escaped With less injury Dr.
Norarty is absent from the city. Most of the
but much of his furniture was destroyed, and the
whole OF his old, classic, and costly library, COM
prlslng over 1000 splendid volumes, become a prey
to the flames. Some OF the books were carried OFT
by the rioters, while vast number were piled Hp
IN the street, and converted into bonfire.
The Mayor, is issuing civil powers to citizens, to
torn themselves into companies OF safety and de-
fence, for the protection of the Catholic churches
and other property; and Gen Cadwallader is giving
them orders for stands { arms
person has been committed by the Mayor this
morning, who was arrested with books IN his pos
session, the property of the St Augustine Church.
TWELVE ocLocK.-Al is quiet to-day in the Vi
cny of the scene of the recent disturbances in
Kenslngton. Some few people scattered about
put our reporter states that none OF that excitement
which yesterday prevailed, was visible. About one
hundred buildings OF all kinds have been destroyed
We understand that the Native American party
Of Southwark have issued proclamation, re-
questlng their friends to meet in the several wards
MS afternoon for the purpose OF arnlng lhemse Ives
10 protect the Catholic church of ST Philip against
any attempt that may be made to destroy it. The
whole of the southern section of the city and coun.
~ Is free from any symptoms of commotion, and
but very little excitement is observable among the
people. In South Sixth street and other small
streets IN that vicinity, the Irish population are
uietly removing their furniture and other effects
from their dwellings, fearing they may be attacked.
o. At o'clock last evening, the time that the
cars left Philadelphia for this city, every thing like
| riot or tumu't had subsidized. The city continued
under martial law, and the authorities, assisted by
the orderly portion of the citizens, were prepared
| and determined to check any further outbreak of
the rioters, should any occur during the night