Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1854-01-17
TIE ERIE RIOTS.

We copy the following from the Cleveland Pam
dealer, of the 18th:
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR Intelligence from the
seat of war continues to be OF a startling charac-
ter.
We learn that last night mob Of about one hun
dred Algerines assembled at the Six-mle creek
bridge, below Erie, and having ssturat ID some of
It's timbers with turpentine applied the torch OF the
incendary.
Before the flames had, however, got beyond con-
troll, posse Of railroad men arrived, drove the
cals off, and succeeded, with much difficulty in put
ting the fire out thus saving from destruction
CT the finest bridges on the road
On Monday night when the mob attacked the
Depot, Messrs. Tracy, Lee, McSpauen and Hart,
as we stated in last eyenins Plaiadealer driv
en- out OF the building and chased. We are since
informed that these gentlemen Were followed by
the lnfuriate rascas as far as Browns Hotel Here
they entered flung open the doors, and stood ready
to receive their pursuers. Mr.. III. L. Brown of the
hotel also stood ready to assist in their defence
Sheriff Vincent, (who Mr.. Thayer informs US has
acted the man during the past 48 hours in the
time was on hand and did all in his power to pacify
the mob, and made several arrests. The prisoners,
however, were rescued. Sheriff Vincent then swore
in several deputies, among whom was Mr.. Brown.
One of the rioters entered the hotel. Mr.. B. i'm
mediately took off his coat aud vest laid aside his
watch and fob-chain, courageously seized the riot
er and succeeded in taking him Jail where he was
soon under lock and key.
Last night, the most outrageous threats were
made against Mr.. Tracy, in case he began relaying
the track this morning. Tracy Immediately went to
Browns Hotel where he remained until o'clock
last night and then went home accompanied only
by three other persons, He was not touched nor
any attempt made to inure him.
This morning between 8 and o'clock, John F.
Tracy, with his laborers, all under the supervision
of U. s. MARSHAL Frost, went to work at the track.
They began at the depot working east. The mob
assembled and sent word to Tracy that he might
lay the track as far as French street. if lie would
agree to stop there, and leave the balance in its
present condition until the decision of the court in
May. Mr.. Tracy replied that he had no authority
to enter into any such arrangement and proceeded
with the work.
This took place at 104 o'clock this morning and
the reply caused the most intense excite cent among
the rioters
Three O'Clock, p I've learn by private dis
patch that the excitement continues. A large meet
ing is being held at the courthouse this afternoon
the speakers are discussing compromise. Impos-
sble to tell yet how it will turn out.
We learn from the Plaindealer, of the 18th that
Messrs. KIRKPATRICK, FITZPATRICK, John JACK, and
DR.. SHERMAN, the very leaders of the Harbor Creek
rioters, were arrested on the day previous, and
were taken to Pttsburg for trial. Gov BIGLER, on
the llth issued the following proclamation, which
was blow from an unexpected quarter, and crea-
ted immense excitement among the rioters:
GOvERNORS PROCLAMATION
To T. B. Vincent, Sheriff Of Erie county, and A.
Ring Mayor Of the City:
l. WILLIAM BIGLER the Governor of the Chm
monwealth of Pennsylvania, for the purpose of en-
forcing obedience to the laws, and in order to see
them faithfully administered, do hereby authorize
and require you to call upon all good citizens, and
if necessary the military, to aid you in suppressng
riot if any should occur, and to preserve the pub
lie peace, and rlso to secure obedience to the laws
order and DEGREES of the Supreme Court of Penn
syvania against the destruction of the property of
the Franklin Canal Company; and further that you
advise obedience to the orders and DEGREES of the
United States Court. You will also give publicity
to this communication. WILLIAM BIGLER