The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-13
THE GAVAZZI RIOTS In CANADA.
Cur Montreal Correspondence.

Cur Montreal Correspondence.
MONTREAL, June 10, 1853.
The Riots at Quebec and Montrea-Caing out of the Mil
taay-Lises Lost at Montreal-Contemplasd Public
Mteting
Last night there quite exciting time here, ori-
gnatng in lecture delivered by Father Gavazz at
Of the Presby churches of this city, of which sent
you brief account by telegraph.
arrived here yesterday morning and feeling satisfied
from information was enabled to collect, that riot
would be attempted, made up my mind to see it out
Accordingly, at half past six O'Clock yesterday evening"
wepded my way to the place Of meeting, which found
by no means as full as expected numbers, no owever
subsequently arrived, among whom were several ladies'
who, with two exceptions took their seats the
galleries. The window next the street well protected
by inside shutters and an ample supply Of firearms
provided and all being prepared, Father GavAzzi I'D
dressed the audience at considerable length, defined his
position, alluded to riot which took place when he
at Quebec last week, and about concluding when it
became evident that mob, which had collected outside
were endeavorpg to obtain admittance into the building
omitted to mention that my arrival at the church.
found about fifty policemen drawn up in two divisions
in front Of the church; who understand under the d.
rection of the May or behaved well in subsequently deal
ing with the mob outside.
There was good deal of cheering inside of the build
ing, particularly when Father Gavazzi alluded to the
attack made on him in Quebec by the Irish Roman Ca
tholicshe French Canadians having nothing to do with
the assault The cheering outside, and tho aemp. ON
the part Of the to gain admitance, interrupted the
lecture, and every body was on the Qu upe for some
time
There several gentlemen seated on the platform
with he lecturer-some Of them believe, minis
terwho behaved remarkably well, and who repeatedly
called lon those who we're present , to Ss seated and
vantage which never would be regained
The excitement still continued however until II
at length announced that the troops had arrived which
had more Ell. in quietng the mesting than all the
peals which had been made AT this uncture,
the platform requested those who friendly to the
object of the meeting to take their Seats which ip
meoiaely Piled with, and Father GAvaZz concluded
his ADDRESS before about as orderly an audience as
assembled after which they separated being
vouy declared that another meeting should take place
the EVENT. ensuing to hear subsequent lscture
late in getting out. On reaching the street, all
seemed quiet those who preceded me were moving of
among whom several fem es and about fifty yards
from the church were drawn up across the street two
detschments of the Twenty sixth regiment, which has
Just arrived facing outwards
had walked down the side walk, probably thirty
yards, when attempted 10 cresa the street at this
ment musket discharged in the rear of the troops
which answered by another Iesr the church. In
s,anty the officer in commander the military gave the
word to shoulder, present, ard fire by this time had
arrived about two Thirds the street. and not
little gratfed at noticing that usual the soldiers
fred pretty much in elevated direction being under
the impression that they we're firing blank cart
/ was mistaken, as one or two at least were
struck by balls, who we're near the church am still
under the impression that the troops we're not
all loaded with ball cartridge, or could not possibly
have escaped being shot and am satisfied the command
ing officer did wrong in ordering bis TO fire, when
number Of persons in front OF his troops
who we're evidently peaceably inclined.
IL Is. f .Sa sv"Io ne as sad;nr = ,se ~ me-
despatch. just as CROSSED McGl street. another
ket was fred, and the windows, as understood Of
Pfesby terian clergyman house ia the vicinity wee do
molished.
After sending my second telegraphic despstch | at.
tempted to proceed up Great ST. James strses bat found
division Of the Twenty sixth drawn across ths street.
and had to return and make another circuit before
reached the Montreal Hotel, near the river.
understood previous to leaving Great St James street,
that the troops returning to the barracks, where
they peied and accordingly halted and remained
there for time; but ultimately the royal artillery
returned to their barracks Imet gentleman who had
been shot in the breast and another who while walking
quietly along the street. had been seriously injured by
stone 1t is stated that three persons been killed.
but believe this ia exaggeraton or coarse shall
know better this morning, and viii telegraph accord
ipgy.
this city to-day and am much mistaken IL measures
will be adopted OF most stringent chars cter by
approve Of the description Of lectures that
have created much ILL feeling but nothing can justify
sued, both at Quebec and in this city.
strong detachment of the Twenty sixth remained at
the St lawrence Hall and in its vicinity until late hour
last night. will send you further particulars by tele
graph, as soon as the Office shall be opened. W.
MONTREAI Jure ~, 1000
Rio, at Montreol--Faher Gdpazzi-Loss Of Lie-Seerdl
Persons Wounded-Pabkc Meeting Another Riot Anti-
ci7ated.
forwarded by passenger who left this mornings
boat New York. hurried account Of the
proceedings Of last evening" and may not reach you,
deem 1t proper to send you by this afternoons mail
brief recaptuaton Of the that took place
reached the church just Sgnor Gavazzi commenced
his lectue There much excitement manifested by
the audience particularly during his auson to the riot
at Quebec which took place his second appearance in
that city cheers were repeatedly given; and he had
nearly concluded, when . mob outside endeavored to
force their way into the church. which successfully
resisted having been provided for that purpose
Ultimately order restored and the troops having
rived further interruption took place omitted to
state that about fifty policemen drawn in front
Of the church, In two divisions-a force by means
sufficient to preserve order.
Previous to the meeting breaking up, resolution wAs
adopted that sgnor Gavaxz should lecture this evenpx
There several ladies present, who among the
last who quilted the church. which the case with
my self, having taken seat the pulpit.
When came out everything appeared quiet and two
divisions Of the Tv eny sixth regiment drp wn nm
short distance from the church, the Arst cp toward
It. and the other in opposite direction whs re the mob
wss In considerable force. As approach, this bojv
In the act Of crossing the street p,eol vas
Artd from among the mob which any errd ~ ooe or
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