Holly Springs gazette., 1844-07-27
THE PHILADELPHIA RIOTS.


of the S.h On the evening of the tith the
military withdrew and tie armed mob, with
several pieces of cannon, ruled the bloody
roast. On the morning of the 10th Gov
Potter arrived and issued a threatening
proclamation calling out the militia of the
state. aud several thousand troops were un
der arms There was danger of further
bloodshtd - Eagle.
On the morning of The 9th, when Gen
Cadwalladers troops arrived a; the church
TO secure order. Capt. II. *. Scott ofthe Cad
wal!ader Greys, and Capt. Hill OF the CITY
Guards were posted across the street al
Third and Qutnn, Second aud Quenn. and
around the Commissioners Hall. In seek
ing TO urge back the mob. Capt Hill was
struck to the earth, and an attempt was made
tn stab him with his own sword, when one
of his Lieule nants gave the order to fire.
Some men we've said 10 be shot by the
fist volley of musqnetry. The streets were
crowded
One man was taken up with nearly two
thirds of his face blown away another had
his abdomen ripped open, and the entralls
protruded in most shocking manner.
The scalp of third was sent from his
head. and fourth, who bore the letters E
right arm, was instantly KILLED. This vol
lev caused The dispersion of the crowd, but
increased the evaporation A mob gather
ed in the rear of Commissioners Hall,
where two or three of the bodies were car
ried, and broke into the Hall and took
number of muskels. Two cannon were al
so procured. thus aimed they returned
under cover "f da kness. placed the cannon
aln a ctr ardS
Second, a, which latter street body of mil
itary and SIX FOUNDER were placed.
The battle raged-raking two slreets-at
intervals from to 10 o'clock. when the
rioters were reinforced by shot, slugs. &c
forclbly taken from Merrick s. Iowne's
Foundry Many were killed and wounded
on both sides. Col. Peasanton is siig ally
wounded in the groin. some silver in his
pocke: saving his life; r. * Scott danger
ously in The spine, and also Capt Murphy
oithe AIliIery Many were dvlng IN the
sire.is-though two dwellings, had been con-
verted into hospitals
The reports of the guns shook the hous
es in the vIcinity-shalter. windo ys. and
ddu,aging furniture. Balls passed into ma
ny OF them. and the inmates were compelled
TO retire precipitately by the back ways
leaving all their property behind them
An aged lady was obliged TO be llfted over
fence, and while this was being done, a
ball cut off the braneh of tree near by
About | o'cloch a German battalion and
two Troops OF Cavalry were detailed by
Gen. Patterson to seize and spike the can
non. and drive the mob at all hazards
which was accomplished
AT o'clock this morning all was quiet,
but another mob onset Was feared
KILLED AND WOUNDED.
John Cook. oysterman, killed
Elijah JustuS. shot through The heart
VIM. CreeZ:er. his face half shot off with
load of slues.-died Immediately
Capt Neal. ball entered the neck. a ball
in The stomach.
Jos sph Nc Daniel, shot through the heart
Theodore Slach, wounded IN the leg.
DR. Appleton. wounded in the leg & arm.
Thomas Street, wounded inthe knees.
A young lady, Is years of age. shot thro'
the thigh
Mr. Ba ,es, wounded in the leg.
Henry Slack, wounded with sug.
Henry Jones, wounded in the right shoul
der.
Two horses of the military shot dead
One OF the Troops fell from his horse,
shot.
Capt Scott. shot MORALLY.
Col. Pleasanton. slightly wounded.
Thos Faulkner, not seriously wounded.