The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-19
The Canadian RiOts-A Clergyman ImpIi-
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[From the Hamilton tCs) Spectator, July al
IL Is with no ordinary feelings Of regret that
called upon to the fact that
OF the battle Of Boyne was celebrated in this city
tween 100 and 1850 persons-many of whom were armed
with muskets, pistols and swords The sight was sick
enng IN the extreme and we can use no language too
strong to express dsapproval and detetstion Of
proceed ipgs which disgraceful to civilized country
The procession passed through some Of the principal
streets between twelve aud two o'clock, and although
Their appearance great offence TO the Roman Ca
thoc portion of the population, glad to learn
that collision place This calamity was
prevented simply by the noble conduct the Mesrs
Evans hardware merchants. These gentlemen had on
show usual in front of their estab shment large
quantity OF pitchforks perha tho for
midabe weapons with which men, acting from impulse
could arm themselves Just as the procession turned
the corner Of John street one two sent
over from large party coDgregated the street aud
sidewalk. for powder which refused Scarcely
minute had elapsed this party lie rush for
the pitchforks; but providentiay, the owners were
standing in the door aud suspectpg the object, the
weapons dragged inside the leaders had reach
ed the store One man asked for pitchforks which he
wished either to borrow buy; and being refused an
attempt was made to seize them, bat the essrs Evans
grasping the coveted implements kept their Infatuated
ssailants at bay until friends to their
sistance when finding all efforts and threats in the
party retreated To this proydential circumstance
acrbe the peace of the city Had the pit beer OBJ
tanned an attack would unquestionaby have bsen made
the aud is re that at least
two thirds Of the in the ranks were fully armed
strife, boodshed and death must have ensued GER
tanty The procession proceeded to its destination
unmoested; and we learn that y large number diaed
together subsequently without moestation During the
evening few individuals severely beaten by 9TH
ers the look out for them and greatly fear that
the bitter feeling aroused will not be aayed
This Is the first Orange procession which has taken
place in Hamilton What special could have in
dueed it? Every Protestant rishmau in Hamilton felt
ashamed OF the procession of Thursday and it is with
feelings Of deep modification that record the fact
I here was q time when Orangemen boosted Of their
intelligence and respect for the law surely not
to be Informed that they are now actuated by different
feelings Most sincerely do trust that shall
again have occasion to plain the conduct
OF the Orange of Hamilton.
On the Grand River the day was celebrated by an
immense concourse of people who had ass. m bIed az
ork from various parts OF the surrounding country
No less than seven lodges we're in and the
party marched from lork to Caledonia, distance of
IL miles and back without the sghtes molestation
Subsequently, a dinner was given at York, which
In st Catharines we deeply regret to learn that a
collision took place in which three men kiiid
rel ched us; but understand that the Orangemeu
attacked ut their rendezvous and that they fred
Oh the assasnts, with the deplorabio result snnoun
ced above
riot is reported at Cobourg, of which we have as
yet no partic uars II is sold that has been
killed and many wounded.
In Toronto the party met with opposition the OK
tent of the procession doubtless ensurng the safety Of
At Montreal serious riot took place or course We
without particulars. The following il the tele
graphic report Of the CooniA rene ontre took place
this evening, between the Orange party and their os
ponents, In Notre Dame street. We learn some heavy
blows we're exchanged by the belligerents meeting
Hall. The excitement co ntinues undated aud some
farther disturbances night are apprehended.
After prepared for press. met gentle
from St Catharipes. who kindly favored Us with
the particulars Of the dreadful OF Thursday
The most implicit reliance eau be placed upon his
statement
1t appears that a large number Of Roman Catholics
met In the morning In their chspe-a rather unusual
for the 18th Of Juy-snd that after listen
ing to lecture from the celebrated moral agent"
the Rev. MIR. McDonough, the party formed in
the street, opposite the chapel and then marched
two miles TO I" Shutdown" where an Orange
Lodge supposed to be located. Upon
irving opposite tho house, where, believe .
number Of Orangemen were at dinner. three cheers
given for the Pope, and many for Father
McDonough Two three madmen in the ranks
then deliberately fred At the house. wounding OF
the party inside upon which they to the window
and fired voley at their assailants The result was
that killed the spot, two died yester
day morning, six mortally wounded and q number
slightly. The crowd dispersed threatening vengeance
coroners inquest sitting at the time inforrs
ant left We learn that the stacking party
lively engaged during the whole OF yesterday, in
ing and beating up recruits, aud the Orang had
baricaded the building and determined to stand
out to the last. fearful massacre expected last
night.
IL Is but proper to state that the Orapgemen had
procession whatever and that not the slightest provo
cation given for the attack The conduct OF the
attacking party, who marched two miles to assan
number Of unonending individuals, cannot be- too
strongly reprobsed; and greatly fear that Father
McDonough will not escape scstheless when inves
tgstion into this deporabs occurrence takes place.