The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-17
Terrible Riot in Brooklyn, n. Y.,-2o Lives Los, |.

NEw-YoRK, May 5th, 9PM.
"A terrible scene was enacted in Main street.
Brooklyn, between Water st. and Catherine st.
ferry last evening about dusk. a number were
shot and stoned. The cause of all this was the
appearance of a procession of Ncw-Y ork Native
Americans, against whom the Irish located in
the immediate neighborhood had q grudge in
consequence Of the previous Sundays proceed
ings.
The procession from New ork arrived some
time before the sermon commenced they num-
bered about 100 or more, and countermarched
up and down, attentively waiting the arrival
of the procession, where they came up and stood
until the sermon was over when they proceeded
down Smith ST. towards Catharine ferry. in the
same order that they came. From noon the
crowd began to assemble; at 5. p. NJ, it num-
bercd 5000. The Mayor, Chief of Police, and
the whole dispOsable force under their COM
mand was present during the afternoon. There
was slight disturbance on the corner of Smith
and Atlantic streets, in which number of white
hats were knocked off. The offenders were
promptly arrested.
The New-fork procession, while proceeding
down to the Ferry. was followed by large
crowd, and walked in an orderly and pcaccabic
manner. Occasionally cheer aud boot greet
ed them. That was all until they reached Main
and Water SITS. In the streets leading thereto
an unusual number cOngregated, and about half
of the procession had passed Water street when
Il general cry from the Irish - Hip! hip! now
go it come on, boys! and with that. showers
OF stones and brickbats were levelled at the
New Workers. A grand rush was now made,
but the line of the procession remained uubrok-
en- they marched to the Ferry House gate and
entered with military precision. As they were
assaulted they fired pistols at those who assault
ed them. 1t is probable that about 30 shots
were fired. Several were killed one boy
who had part of his face taken off, and man
fell upon the pavement apparently dead : five
or six men shot great many more had their
heads, arms and legs broken by clubs, pistols,
and missiles, fired from house tops and stores,
fell like hail in every direction.
The New Workers were within the gates and
being peltcd, when they fired number of shots
One OF the ferry boats took off load of the
New-l Orkers, but the pilots of the remaining
boats seeing what was going on, would not en-
ter the docks. They finally entered the slip,
and all those not arrested were permitted to
take their departure. Tie police had hard work,
for when one would attempt to take man into
custody, he was sure to he beaten with clubs
Several badly hurt. Their clubs were used
freely, and Knocked down all who resisted them.
The military came upon the ground after the
disturbance.
The Mayor came down Main Street reading
the riot act. The sheriff was also on the ground
and the military were stationed so as prevent
any further outbreak The regiment on duty
was the l4th, and comprises five companies,
and company of horse guards. In the con-
fusion that prevailed it was impossible to as
certain how many were killed and woundcd-
The Sun says there were 20 Americans killed.
Several disturbances occurred in New-York
yesterday. near Wall Street,-one man shot
BROOKLYN, June S.
The city is now quiet. Seventy additional
warrants were issued this morning for the ar
rest of those engaged in the riot
Mayor Lambart, Justice Blakely and Alder
man Burnard arc heavy complainanis against
the prisoners admitting those to bail who can
procure it, aud committing those who cannot
The neighborhood of the City Hall is crowd
ed with those having friends implicated in the
riot.