The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-13

THE CITY UNDER MARTIAL RULE.

The storm yesterday undoubtedly put dampsr on
outdoor pety and accordingly contrary expectation
there was no street preaching In the Fourteenth ward
During yesterday afternoon, within compass Of ave
six blocks from the Of Second End North Sixth
streets where the riot occurred squads Of persons were
gathered but everything quiet In Fifth street. In
the vicinity of the Odeon large number Of per-
were congregated many Of them having assembled
to attend the funeral OF Mr. John H Smith, who we are
happy to say alive last evening" and apparently I'm
proving although little hopes are entertained Of his re-
covery by the attending physician.
About three O'Clock yesterday afternoon two young
men attacked by party Of Lishmen In North
Second street, and badly beaten OnHcers wore dos
patched to ferret out the assailants but were
cessfui.
The military, under Col. Abel Smith, acting Brigadier
General during yesterday held themselves in readiness
at their quarters, in case Of emergency.
Last evening the following companies were stationed
at the Odeon in Fifth street-Light Guard, Capt. Clark
Continental Guard, Capt Sharp Brooklyn Cadets, Capt
Edmonds; Greenwood Guards, Capt. Amesbury-an Of
Brooklyn A detachment Of four companies Of the
Fourteenth regiment also held in readiness at the
Armory In Brooklyn.
From neutrality-suspicious. Blues, Captain Kiehl
Washington Rides, Capt. Wills City Rifles, Capt Beton
Washington Troop Capt. John Wills
About six O'Clock last evening drenching rain set in
and up to late hour there indications Of riot
APPEARANCE OF THE CITY YESTERDAY.
The most intense excitement prevailed in Williamsburg
yesterday in consequence Of the many absurd rumors
that were aaoat Every precauton that it possible
to make was taken by the city authorities The military
were ordered to hold themselves readiness, and the
police the alert during the day. To add to the
excitement it announced that of the most
anmaory of the street preachers to hold forth on
the corner of Second and North nA streets. Although
the day was wet-indeed it Was raining more or less
during the entire day, and tovsas evening poured
perfect torentthe principal streets crowded with
groups Of men and boys, who the lookout for
the fun, if any should occur Up to late in the
ing, however, there was appearance of riot to the
great dismay of sundry Unlocking young gentlemen, who
had evidently calculated on having " good time"
The street preaching, owing, doubtless, to the rain
storm, did not come off, and the crowds who had
bed to hear Parsons &c. seemed somewhat puzzled to
know how to pass their time They accordingly cluster
ed in groups in front Of the 0deon and all along Grand
and Fifth Streets where they might be heard discussing
the probable chances Of Clark and Seymourhe weather
whether there would be row. and other interesting
profitable and amusing questions II hard to tell who
the adherents of the two factions; indeed, all
seemed very shy Of expressing their opinions for fear
they might be speaking to the wrong persons The only
symptom of in the neighborhood Of the sta
ton house, where two gentlemen of argumentative
turn of mind during the of thoir conversation
arguers wont to do became highly excited much
that every around expected that it would end in
trough and tumble" However, it all ended Ham,
"words words, words"
barrooms could be found OPEN and the old song
has it,
They kept their spirts up,
BY pouring spirits down.