American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-06-07
rhursday Morning june .. 1883
A Trne statement OF the Column
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Below we give the most probable state
mento of TIE affair at Colu hs, over which
the Sag Nicht papers are bewailing to such
a wonderful extent. II is from lhe State
Journal, and presents the only view of the
ARRAY that can be entertained by any SEN
sible reader:
There is a large IMAM population in
this city, among them many who unfortu
nately have brought with them from their
Fatherland their religious and political
feuds aud jealousies. The most bitter feel
ing exists between the Catholics and the
Freemen, who. we believe, refuse to ac-
knowledge all restraining laws, and even
doubt the existence OF a Supreme Being
Monday last. appears to have been gener-
al holiday among the Germans, and sever
al parties paraded the streets, previous 4,
going to the country upon picnic excu
sions. Among these parties were two ri
val bands Of Turner's, composed principally
ofFreemen. One band paraded with the
German military company carrying the A
merican flag, and the other band paraded
by themselves, carrying Red flag, with a
black border, inscribed with yellow let
ters.
The rival company Of Turner's who re-
fused TO participate in the festivities of the
day with their countrymen. but who went
with the military, circulated report that
the flag was the Red Republican Flag of
Germany, and that the coors, red black
and yellow, betokened revolution This
report having gained credence in the mind
Ofevery worthy, but misguided man, he
determined that such flag should not be
carried through the streets. On the return
ofthe party carrying the flag, in the even
ing, as they came to the Canal bridge, on
the corporation line, he stepped up to its
bearer, and told that he must lower it, as
no such flag should be carried through the
streets. We believe he endeavored to
seize It and was knocked down in the strug
gle. Seeing the fracas, some four or FIVE
men working near the Canal, at once made
their way to his assistance, and, in the
fight, two of them were badly cut with a
u. s. sword in the hands of one of the
Turner's, and U. S. pistol was knocked
from the hands of another--both of which
weapons were picked up afterwards, ant
known to belong to the State Arsenal.
The attack was not premeditated, excep
on the part perhaps Of the man who dc
manded the flag. There was no party con
cealed, rs stated by the Statesman, anC
that the first stones were thrown by til,
Turner'S. There were but FIVE men en-
gagged in the fight on the bridge, with tn,
Turner's, who numbered some forty or fifty
men.
In the evening after dark, number o
Turner's, smarting under their defeat, cam
out of German grocery on the corner o
High and Mound streets, and commence'
throwing stones at party of boys who wer
sitting peaceably and quietly in front @
the Court House. The boys ran, but in
short time they were reinforced. and
fight with stones commenced with tn
Turner's and the boys, which, as far as W
can learn, resulted in no one being muc
injured. All the humbug of the States
man about men being attacked becaus
they happened to have on white coats; q
bout their being badly beaten; about seve,
al Germans being put in prison; about I'll
man being iugged because he had on
white coat. DC, is simply false, and tc
contemplate TO deserve reply.
Yesterday morning black, yellow an
rod flag was raised from the top Of hou
belonging to German in the midst Of Il
German population, evidently in the spin
OF defiance, and with the intent Of provo
ing an attack. Threats were heard upC
the street thatif this flag was allowed
remain there by the authorities, some meal
would be taken to remove il. The poll,
officers, to prevent difficulty, proceeded
the house upon which the hag was hoiste
and politely informed the owner of d
state Of feeling that existed. and requisite
asa favor, that he would take it down,
The flag was accordingly removed, al
the feeling at once subsided. The polio
as far rs we are informed. did their du
in every respect. and TO their prudence Al
vigilance it may justly be attributed tl
no further scenes Of violence occurred
One of tho Germans was arrested for ri,
Gus conduct. A crowd had collected
front Of Wenger's Hall, and the officers
the performance Of their duty were resist
by this man, and he was very proper
committed.