Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1849-05-10

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An immense mob assembled last night
in front Of the premises Of Mr. La Fontain,
and after much disturbance and violence,
applied the torch TO his house, which, to-
gether with the stables contiguous, were
L totally destroyed.
The exasperated populace next assem-
bled in front Of the dwelling Of DR. Nelson
Kinks. and they threw stones at his win
dows until nearly all in the house were
demolished. The windows and doors Of
the other buildings adjoining were also pei
ted with stones and other missiles. Nu-
.merous acts Of violence were perpetrated.
An immense mass meeting was held at
the Champ de Mars, al IL o'clock, to-day,
and series Of resolutions were passed,
praying for the recall Of Elgin. Numer-
Gus speakers addressed the assemblage,
and exhorted the people TO forbearance
and peace. These had considerable effect,
and the mob, after some time, quietly dis
persed.
The Parliament assembled to-day in the
Market House, and after preliminary con-
sultation, finally adjourned without transac-
ting any business Of moment. Much ex-
element prevails.
SECOND DISPATCH.
MONTREAL, April 27-6l o'clock.
The excitement amongst the populace
Is increasing every moment.
Five ee.e.ing conservatives were arrested on
q Charge Of arson, and after undergoing a
short examination before the police mag
istrates, were rcmanded to jailtill to-mor-
row.
Their names are Montgomery. McHe-
ward, and Ferris.
A multitude numbering about 1900,
accompanied them to prison, amidst con-
tinued and deafening cheers.
They were escorted BY . guard Of 100
men Of the 10Th Regiment.
| The whole garrison are under arms.
A memorial TO His Excellency, Sir Ben
jamin Dunbar, praying him to order the
troops to remain in quarters and leave the
! people to settle their own affairs, is in
course Of signature, and will be sent down
with deputy TO Sorrell, tonight.
A mass meeting takes place in the
Champ de Mars at o'clock tomorrow.
The Hon. Geo. Moffat is to be the
| chairman. A
| The French are enrolling themselves
a. a bodyguard 10 protect Lord Elgin.
| II is rumored that the Jail will be burn
ed tonight Dispatches have been sent
by telegraph to the upper provinces.
The government attempted 10 gain pos
session ofthe Canadian telegraph wires for
the day, Tut were promptly denied them.
Important from Canada.
Serious Rios Parliament Building Bur
ned-.Arrest for high treason.
The Philadelphia North American Of
the 18th has the following more detailed
account Of the great riot al Montreal,
briefly noticed under our telegrphic head
Of recent date.
MONTREAL, April %.
The Governor came down TO the Leg
lative Chamber yesterday, and gave the
royal assent to the rebellion. On leaving
the Parliament House he was pelted by
!, mob-mostly Oranoemen-and forced to
retire TO his residence in the country.
Last night while the assembly was en-
gagged on the judiciary bill, loud shouts
gave evidence that riot was fomenting
outside, and before a moment elapsed,
number of stones were thrown through
the windows. The members rushed be-
hind the speakers chair, while stones
| continued TO be thrown necessarily.
The benches were promptly deserted,
as well as the strangers galleries, and
members were seen flying up stairs to the
library. The only member visible was
Mr. Stevenson, who had placed himself on
one Of the benches between the windows,
and eyed the havoc with the spirit Of one
| determined not to finch. The stones for
some time were thrown only from the front
part Of the building, but in few minutes
they were thrown from the rear, and in
about FIVE minutes there was not left an
unbroken light in the whole range.
A slight cessation occurring, several
members entered the house from the lob
BY; but the rioters recommended the at
tack from all sides, the house was again
cleared--not one solitary member left
missiles still continuing to enter through
the shattered widows.
At last cry was raised from the libra
ny end Of the building, ''they come
Those who had taken refuge there then
rushed aleng the centre Of the hall, and
disappeared behind the speakers chair.
the lobby at that end being crowded with
members and clerks. Immediately after,
about dozen persons entered the assem-
\ bly, hall, armed with sticks. One walked
up to Mr. Stevens, and seated himself in
the speakers chair.
Another looked around the hall. and
muttered something about dissolving Par
lament. Others commenced destroying
all before them, including chandeliers sus-
pending from the ceiling, glass globes and
other lights. One Of them visited the
front row of members benches on both
sides Of the House, striking all papers to
the floor with sticks.
| After him, another, more determined
on destruction, tore the benches up,
throwing some into the centre Of the floor
and jumping upon or breaking them.
The splendid mace Of the assembly caught
the eye Of one, who speedily marched off
| with il over his shoulder.