Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-01-09
The "Anti-Rentv Troubles.

The troubles in the counties of Albany, Columbia,
&C., New York, originating some years since, in the
ground rents claimed on the estates of the PATRONS
Rensselaer,, have at length reached a fearful and
bloody crisis, several persons having been murdered.
We give below the latest intelligence received:
Extract of a letter to the N. Y. Morning News,
dated
HUDsoS, December %, 1874
1t would be impossible for me to give you any thing
like a description Of the warlike appearance of our
city. You have, of course, heard of the great and
successful effort of our Sheriff, in arresting the Big
Thunder " Little Thunder" (the first and second
chiefs of the Calico Indians) and others of the law
less Banditti who have resolved to tar and feather the
lSheritis, when executing the duties of their Offices
Threats have been made that the prisoners should be
rescued from prison, and yesterday they were cOngre-
gated in and about the Court House. They were not
disguised, but were known to belong TO the " down
with the rent" party. The excitement was so
great the court had to adjourn. The Sheriff ordered
the Court House to be closed, and called for the aid Of
the city. In ten minutes almost every man capable
of bearifg arms was on the march to the Court
House, where government arms were provided. All
were eager for the fight, and the fellows perceiving
the determination Of te citizens, and that their guns
were charged with ball, were glad to dispense. The
threats and excitement are so general, that none of
our citizens decline serving en- guard. A few names
will give an idea of the feeling; Capt. Paddock,
Capt. Jenkins, and Capt. Macy, all over seventy, are
doing soldiers duty but to-day the Sheriff has COIN
menced enlistng men for thirty days, intending to
protect the jail at all hazards, and at any expense.
For years have these lawless derilS been prowling
round Albany and Rensselaer, counties, defying the
law, but in less than sixty days after their ommence-
ment IN our county, their leaders are In custody-in
less than thirty more the rest will be in the custody
of the Sheriff. They must be taken or shot.
MOVEMENTS IN COLUMBIA CoUNTY-The Mayor CT
Hudson, Cyrus Curtiss, Esq, issued a proclamation
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ful and criminal dolngS in that vicinity which have
recently engrossed public attention, and energetically
summoned them to their duty in the premises.
After mentioning the arrest of the four men now in
prison, the Mayor says
Information, which can be more implicitly relied on
has been received, that their aiders and abettors in
this and others counties have threatened TO rescue
these prisoners at any and all hazards; and if ~necessa-
ny to accomplish that purpose, to fire thiS city ! An
express sent by the Sheriff of this county, to the At
torney General of this state, at Albany, was inter-
cepted and for a time detained in the county of Rem
sellaer. A contemplated rescue of these prisoners
was discovered on Sunday last, and prevented only
by a prompt and general rally of the friends of law
and order under arms at the Court House. The de-
sign of efecting a rescue, we are informed, is not
yet abandoned.
The proclamation then makes a strong appeal to the
well disposed, sets forth the arrangements and prepa-
rations that have been made, and adds
By the hand of the Governors private secretary, l
have received official information from the commander
in chief, through the adjutant general of the State,
that a large body of troops, consisting of mounted ar
tillery, cavalry and infantry, will hold themselves in
actual readiness for service, and will be ordered to this
place if required.
1t is desirable for the citizens of Hudson to organ
ise an armed force of 500 minute men. Such an or
ganization has already been commenced, under charge
of a proper committee. Our Oldest and most respect
able citizens have already joined 1t, and when COM
nlntpd this corno fOrafhpr with fln Hudcon I 1Uht
Guard, will be under the command of Col. Charles
Darling; aud in case of alarm, will rendezvous at
at Davis's City Hall.
Arrangements have been made by which the approach
of a hostile force will be known and reported long be-
fore its arrival, and notice given to the citizens by
ringing the bell of the Presbyterian Church. An eff
cient city patrol is also constantly kept UP. Andnow,
citizens, let us do our duty prompt action now may,
and no doubt Will, eventually save much treasure and
many lives.
Giren under my hand and seal of the City Of Hud-
son, this 26h day Of December, 1874.
CYRUS CURTISS, Mayor.