New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-12
STREET PREACHING IN BROOKLYN.
THE PREPARATIONS TO PRESERVE PEACE
PREACHIyG BY THE "AyGEL GABRIEL. "
DISTURBANCES AND ARRESTS.

The occurrences of the past Sabbath, in Brooklyn
gave reason to fear that there might be terrible riot and
great loss Of life Yesterday aud much anxiety ha. bsea
cit not only in Brooklyn, New-York and vicinity, bat
throughout the country;hero having been greatly exsy
gersted accounts spread of the destruction of life the
Sunday previous.
PREPARATIONS FOR PRESERVING PEACH
Preparatons were therefore made during the week.
such an extensive scale that it would have been almost
impossible to create anything Ike riot had there been
any disposition manifested
independent of the regular police force upward of two
hundred special policemen were appontei-makng a
force of about three hundred strong addition to about
one hundred sherfs deputies. The deputies were desg-
mated by badges Of pink color and tho specials with white
badees fastened 10 the left lapel of the coat.
The special police divided into four divisions Of 80
men each commanded as follows:
First Division, George Hall Second Division Jesse Scq
lick, Third Division, John f. tamuleyer Fourth DIVISION,
The military force held in readiness comprised the 18Th
and Fourteenth Regiments OF infantry and por''n Oh hs
Seventeen Regiment of cavalry.
Ire Thirteenth Reg ment, Col. Abel G. Smith, was sta
one at the amory during the afternoon IL comprises tho
following companies: Light Guard, Capt tlark' Cly
Guard Can't Everlen. Warrington Light Guard, Capt.
sharp Cay Cadets, Capt. Ejmunds Montgomery Guards'
Capt Morrison; Greenwood Guards, Capt Anesbnry' Je-
ftrsos Guards Capt. hiel, Riies capt H. WINS Od'hy
Troop Capt j. Wills.
The Fourteenth Regiment, Col Jesse L. Smith. quar-
tered in the City Hall the Court Rooms having been con
yeried into barrack The officers are L'eut Col
Mnlard, Msjor Wood Adjt. Conk, Querter.master rad
dock Pay.mastcr Bennett Surgeon Parker Asst surgeon
Rhodes Captain Taylor. The Companies comprised IN
This regiment are designated and mustered as follows
Company A. Capt. burnett % men; Is, Capt. Sprague,
"a mem c, Capt. Mcdonald, Il men, d. Capt. BALDWIN.
40 mem f.. Capt. Schepper, ~ men; h, Capt McCarty
81 men: q. Capt. MART "a men; III, Capt Beadel, %
men: /, Capt. McGroth s men.
The Seventeen Regiment under Lieut. Col. Graham.
were quorered at the County Jail, with the Williams
burgh Artillery, Capt. TAFT, with two Mountains
1be civil force under the direction of Mayor Lambert
was stationed at the Cathcrnes and South Ferries at the
corner Hoy and Aancsts aud at other places where
it was deemed necessary
EFFORTS BY BISHOP LoUGHLIS.
Yesterday Bishop Loughin visited the various Roman
Catholic congregations to them against any demon
:ratisn against the authorities. He il reported to have
said that freedom of speech in accordanc, with tho
institutions of this country and ought to be and would be
sustained by the authorities. lie warned the congrega
tons not TO interfere with any person in the enjoyment OF
that privilege, and notified them OF the great preparatons
made norce order adding that them dsregared
his advice and into the hands Of the law they must ex
pect its seyere punishment for their otiense.
PREACHING THE CANCEL GABRIEL"
About o'clock in the afternoon large crowd began 10
collect in Atlanticst near loyt, where II vacant space
of ground comprising several lots the preachers to
hold forth. pile of rubbish gsred for the PLATFORM
and shortly after oclock procession from New York.
headed by j. s. Orr Tor, he is better known the
Angel Gabriel, appeared upon the ground Orr blew
his trumpet and took his position, when the large multi
tude gathered around him and he proceeded with his
haTangue. which was listened to without disturbance with
the exception Of rush caused by the of two
mem until he concluded. He then left and was followed
on hn way to New-York by those who had accompanied
him. They crossed by the South Ferry.
After his departure the Rev John Booth Of the Bridge
ST. Primitive Methodist Church took the stand, and
preached the people During his discourse the crowd
Neither of the speakers were molested.
AT THE cATHARISE FERRY.
Up to o'clock nothing occurred about the Catharine
Ferry of special interest. Groups Of people, apparently
nearly all Irish collected in Maisst, saying but
little, and watching the arrival Of the Catharne Ferry
boats expecting the dreaded and mysterious Know
"Nsthngs, and occasionally venting wrathfu remark
concerning them From the windows Of nearly all of the
houses in the streets heads proiruded in watchu anxiety
for the opening of the expected fray.
Soon after o'clock posse Of special police, number
ing 10 wearing badges and carrying sh0rtG he avy
marched down Main-st and took up their position in tho
middle of the street the ferry Soon afterward Capt
King, Of the Second District Police the ground
with posse OF and remained for the preservation Of
srder Father CASSIDY the Roman Catholic Priest, at
present officiating in the Jay-s Catholic Church.
the spot with his in hand engaged in clearing the
where parties of Catholics had cOngregated As
fast he cleared and clear Others
those he left Immediately filed up again and required
another clearing or Finally by the efforts of number
Of police officers the street and were kept toerar
bly, free from groups of people.
1t stated that disturbance which occurred Mon
day two weeks ago. had much TO 10 with the ARRAY in
Meins on Sunday week ago. II stated that the
Monday referred 10 party Of persons who live in Brook
Ign, IN the vicinity Of the Catharne Ferry went to tho
fishing banks Of the steamboats, On board OF tbs
boat was party OF Americans who in Brooklyn on
the day previous and recognized these persons a. partc
pants IN the disturbance of Sunday Nothing occurred
during the excursion; but when the IRISH party landed inc
Americans also landed and fight took place on the per-
which the Irish got beaten badly
On the following Sunday II is stated they were 10
great extent instrumental in getting up the more serious
which occurred Some of them being keepers OF pub
JIG houses is stated that they out bad liquor rather
freely Sunday and urged the dssurbers OF the peace
that occasion.
After the religious exercises had terminated the multi
tude dispersed procession Of those from Newfork,
numbering about 800 preceded and followed by strong
force Of Police down Man-st TO the Caharnc Ferry
and crossed. They not disturbed neither dd thcy
disturb any one. A number the sidewalks were ar
rested the procession passed but mostly for not clearing
the way when ordered. Some were taken into custody i
throwing stones
All passed of quietly in the nehborhOod Of that ferry.
and at about - o'clock the special police force Hee was
Withdrawn.
THE SOUTH FERRY.
When the Angel Gabriel had completed his haransue
he was Immediately assisted into buggy to be escorted 10
New York. At this point nfurated Irshman under
took to reach him. but being prevented struck at random
in the crowd Capt lessee Seick arrested him and con-
Quoted him to the cells at the First District Station Tho
buggy containing the Angel and two Of his friends was
conducted throeh Pacific Court ana Auanuc-'ts. 70 '1o
South Ferry. posse OF twelve or fourteen syecn PS
lcemen guarded him an immense crowd accompanied e
large number of disorerly boys ran IN advance o. ma
hootng grooming and cheering, by which mems aue ,s
given to all residents 10 I" turn out ana sce
cayalcade. Upon arriving at the ferry gat, ~ svara
sary to wait moment for the boat Two r.th;a few
discovered with pavng-stones in their hands ,bo
feet of the Angel, just in the act OF thrown" two Of
They arrested after slight disturbance aa -