The New York herald., 1844-07-13

3Y TAG SOUTHERN MAIL.

Correspondence Of The Herald ]


PHILADELPHIA, July IL, IS44.
have been among the troops, and conversing
with those vino know the particulars Of the late
contest in South hs ark, and havs become satisfied
that the whole force the grouud on Sunday
night, did not exceed one huncred and fifty men,
They had four field pieces, one or two Of which
were orked but by two men, for a great part of
the time The insurgents numbered abou, 800, and
with the exception that they had but two pieces OF
cannon, rather ndiferently mounted, all the ad-
vantage has on their side. Their very want OF dis
cipllne was favorable circumstance TO them, for
in skukng fight, around the corners of streets
and alleys, and from house tops, in dark night
discipline would only render them more liab, 10
destruction. And yet, with all this odds against
them, did that noble band of citizen soldiers under
General Cadwaliader, stand for one whole night,
exposed to murd rous fire from all sorts OF am
buscade, and gallanty defend the supremacy of
the laws One one occasion, Capt Mallory, OF
the Germantown Washington Artillery. and Ed.
ward wells Ash, Of the same corps, and OF
General Michael w. Ash, load piece, and fire by
4 themselves six times in succession
A. one time the captain had lie, his port fire cool,
and ne could not discharge his piece, when young
Ash pulled hard alta segar he had in his mouth so
rs 10 make coal on the end, and standing upon
the tlmbers, put the fire to the touch hole in such
manner as 10 avoid burning his fingers and fired
the gun The reco hurled the young man 10 the
ground; but he soon recovered himself, and shout
ing IN triumph, proceeded 10 load again.
Judge Jones to-day sat as committing magis-
trate and examined number Of the public officers
and most respecta BILE citizens Of Southwark touch
ing the origin and progress OF the rebellion. War
rants have been issued Tor the arrest Of Samuel
Paynter, Jr., son OF the Colonel; Tor Andrew
McClean and Daniel Kelley, on charge OF being an
gagged in the attack the military. MCLEAN
| has fled, and don't know whether the others have
district OF Southwark, but the feeling against the
military is strong, owing as much TO the IA lse
statements afoat as to the danger the inhabitants
were IN during that terrible night.
| Burton has opened the Arch again and Marshall
still drags on al the Walnut. Considerable talent
IS engaged at both houses, but they snly at
tended. The soldiers In town attract all attention.
Third street, IN front OF Glrard Bank is crowded
nightly, and the troops moving about changing
quarters, and officers carrying dispatches are in
constant motion The. principal points occupied
| are The Girard Bank, which IS the MAJOR Generals
Head Quarters, the Arsenal at juniper above Ches-
nu street, and General houmfort's Brigade in the
Northern Liberties.
The Councils last night passed a law appropriat-
ing $4,000 10 the support Of the military when in
actual service In defence of the city's peace, and
providing Tor the aiming and equIppng of regi-
ment OF infantry, battalion OF artillery, and a
squadron OF horse, under the command Of the Ge-
neral of the I'd brigade, for the purpose OF enforc-
ing the laws and suppresslng popular outbreaks.
There Is nothing further Of importance transpiY-
ing. The following are the sales OF stocks TO day !:
SALks OF STocKs-FIRsr Board SAT shares Grard Bk,
Manuf and Mech Blk 24a do Germantown Bk, a !;
$1,000 Comfy es $500 loi3 $1,000 State os' c&p IA
SECOND BoAsp 100 sba1es Girard Bank sds III; 90
U Bank 8 si40O City Fives 1881
PHILADELPHIA, July IL, 1874.
tphy did the Soldiers fire upon the Mob '-Rea.oms
Given.
In order that yourself well as our New York
friends may understand why the "citzen soders'
fired upon the mob, and, also, whether they fired
too soon, or did not give proper notice, will state
the facts.
When the troops arrived in Queen street, a dense
crowd assembled, and orders were given to
charge. This was DONE and the crowd driven at
the point of the bayonet to sufficient distance,
where halt was ordered. No one was hurt up to
this time Almost mme diately on halting, and,
in fact, before the troops were abused and iRsu IL
ed by the rabble scoundres in all sorts of ways
and dared to fire repeatedly, and soon after halt
ing. and while pressing on the very bayonets, q
.oIley Of stones came, knocked down two privates
and Capt. Hill AT the same time the rascas rushed
upon Hill and endeavored to wrest his sword from
him with the .avowed intention of running it
through him. IL was at this time, and not until
this time that our noble General Cadwellader gave
the orders TO fire, and II is my humble opinion the
orders did not come any too soon. Every insult
was heaped upon the troops, and never did set OF
men stand and fight against more fearful odds, and
against more vIllanous, sneaking and cowardIy
foe. They stood their ground, received shot after
shot from the villains under cover, and still stood
their ground returning the fire we'll they could
against unseen enemy, and the men being shot
down. murdered, butchered in cold blood by these
miscreants, while III the performance of a duty a.
citizens IN support of the laws and under the proper
authorities.
Such, assure you, is plain statement Of fac r
which occurred nj one point and the others were
attacked and defended with equal bravery.
Never did any set OF men stand TO their WORK
better fight better, and did any OF mer
under the canopy OF heaven ever have better
officer to command them than General George
Cadwallader He was severely wounded in the
side, and his dress and cap rlddled with bullets.
The blood ran down him almost 10 his very boots,
and yet he kept cool and gave his orders a.
clear and distinct, and with as much good udg-
ment mortal man did
He has been charged with heDg drunk, running
away, and the Lord only knows what. They are
all Infamous, rank lies, from beginning to end
| could say much more, but these are absolute
facts, and If you do not say the troops acted nobIy,
and fired only when driven to extremes and attack
ed, then will say have mistaken your judgment.
Philadelphia Affairs.
From Philadelphia Gazette, July u
VERY IMPORTANT lNvEsTIGATIoN.-The Coun O
Quarter Sessions have commenced this morn
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