The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-05-20

there was no disposition 10 listen 10 pacific SUCCESS
tons
Resolutions were passed declaring their right TO
meet and penccuby discuss matters pertaining to the
good Of the country, and also declaring that they
would resist unto death every nuction of this right
The meeting, not less than three or four thousand
strong, then resolved unanimously proceed to the
place Of Mondays riot, which they at once put in
execution.
Bearing the mutilated Aug and banner above mem
toned, the multitude proceeded up Fifth street to
Second and Master, where the riot ensucd.
The procession from Independence Square arrived
at the Market house, and was proceeding to organize
when musket was fired from the house at the inter-
section of Master and Cadwander Streets or from the
Hibernia Hose House. which is next TO the corner
There was man in tho procession, who had joined
it on the way, carrying muslct. Many Of the Ma
tives at the first shot dispersed, bu; this man immo-
diateIy levelled his piece at a window in the drcc-
ton from which the first discharge was made, and it
is said shot down person. He declared that he
would stand by tho stripes and stars. lie fired
second time, aud was then shot down. Thus, we
are assured by eye witness, the battle commenced
Other reports say that stones thrown first the
house by some boys in company with the Americans
This, however, does not agree with direct inlorma
ton. The Americans had few arms in the beginning
of the fight They rallied, however, and the contest
maintained with desperate perseverance.
from the Ledger of May sth
Continuation o. The Riois-.Vore Bloc 3slcL-
The of the riots of Monday afternoon, in Ken
singou, WINS quiet during yesterday morning, and
many families removing to their dwellings. In
the early part Of the afternoon large numbers Of peo-
pie gathered in various quarters but were peace
able and orderly. Between 1 and o'clock the
crowds Of individuals became great until they num-
hercd in the aggregate at different points between two
and three thousand. The greater part orthem were,
however, considerably below the scence of the riot
AG-r tho adjournment ofthe Native American meet.
ing, which held in the State House Yard n large
body went into Kensngton in procession with a ban
ner and flag They Immediately repaired to the
Market House, when great excitement crsucd, and
the riotins renewed. Shots were fred from sew
craI of tho houses opposite, and one young man was
killed and several wounded. The houses from which
the shots were di charged were assailed
The conflict commenced about O'Clock and con-
timed with great fury. At about O'Clock the Ma.
tive Americans set fire to the house at the corner Of
CadwalOder and Master streets, from which it is sup
posed the gun was fired that killed Rhinedoar. The
fire spread with great rapidly to the Ibernia Hose
house adjoining, and in a short time the whole row
of buildings was in flames.
The lrishmon still continued firing at intervals
from their houses, even after they were set fire,
and as fast as they driven out Of one house by
the heat Of the flames and the falling ralters, they
took refuge in another. They fought with dosper.
alton becoming madmon.
The Carroll Hose carriage was taken from the
house in Fourth street above Maser,an dragged up
side down through the District; the hose injured and
he carriage made a wreck Of The house of the
libernia Hose Company also attacked and a bor-
owed carriage taken out but not injured. The fir
NC during this continued from the houses and
number were wounded while standing near and in
he market house. Down to six o'clock the follow
ng were the killed and wounded as far as could be
lscertained.
J. w. Rhinedoliar, who was standing near the mar
iet, shot dead
George Young, u resident of Southwark, received
ball in his breast, which passed ont of his back |
lear the shoulder blade.
Augustus Peale, n resident Of the city, received Il |
,al in his left arm, which shattered severely.
Lewis CREDIBLE resident of Southwark, was shot |
Trough the head, and died instantly.
Wright Ards shot in the hip, said to be dan !
,erous wound.
William +, Ilillman, resident of Kensington, re-
eiyed shot IN his right shoulder, thought to be
ious.
james Whitaker wOs shot in the right thigh, and
zone splincred.
John Lusher, resident Of KcnSington, shot in tho
,reast taken home and not expected 10 survive.
boy, name not known, shot in the abdomen !
nd killed.
Another hoy was shot in the gron-supposed to
re MORALLY.
Early in the fight, Peter Albright ex-Constable of
he Northern Liberties, wounded in the hand.
IL left the spot, holding up his bleeding hand, and,
alling on his friends 10 rally with him, returned to
he ground with twenty or thirty, armed with mus
cts and rifles These he organized and posted near
he Market, where they fought wihthc most deter
mined bravery for more than an hour, until allcr
clocl.
During the conflict, Charles Stvel, rope-malcr,
esidng in Carpenter above Fifth street, % years
i'd was shot in tho neck, and through the lungs and
cart. ....
A boy was sho, in the cg-another through the
high.
Willis H. BIaney, late High Constable, was shot
q the heel badly wounded
merchant, store in Second near Pine, name not
nown, was shot in the leg ,.
A large man. name not ascertained, shot and car
led off supposed to be dead $3.50" - .., -sa