The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-26
IN THE WATCH HOUSE.

NrNE O'CLOCK Peter Martin, the man who shot
Hunt not yet dead but it ia impossible
he was running and passing through his body lies under
the east side of Clark street. in order to reach the
churches; but is allowed to stand within the
guarded district The streets thropged with people
of oil classes.
ELEVEN O'CIocK.-An alarm Of FIRE is sounded in the
South division The FIRE is in some small wooden build
is suodued without difficulty and with little damsge.
ONE O'CLOCK P. M.-Various accounts are brought in
number Of Germans are assembled near washington
square, some having guns but it no. certain that any
attack Of the military is intended
day in addition to those whose names are given above,
viz
Ss,i..s.Ss;y ks.,s S:ssSs.s Hs.a.s
Mayor Boone has called out the Montgomery Guards.
They VIII come out soon as thsy can be mustered.
HALF FOUR OCLocK.-Engine Company No. 2,
Louis Gerber foreman Is coming down Clark street.
turning from the ERE. The company is composed alost
entirely Of Germans Their house is at the Of
route to 1t Is to turn into Washington other
street south OF the court They continue to run
past the .as with
the district occupied and defended BY the Light Guards
On the arrival OF the company at the corner OF Ran
Guards form into line the street and present
The company halt. The officer in command informs
BALI cock their mussss they SaE: Tag again The ocsr
repeats the order that they cannot pass The foreman
lis @ with ans replies
ments take the bell off the engine and leaving the
chime in the street, pass in body down Clark street
hooting and yelling over the bridge into the North d.
vision.
The police take possession of the engine, and draw It
into the public square Immense crowds begin to col
ect about the corners but the police compel them to
FIVE OCLocK.-The Montgomery Guards have arrived
at the public square, and relieved the Light Guards who
have retired having constantly duty since seven
o'clock this morning. The National Guards will come
out again at seven O'Clock this evening" and with the
montgomery Guards perform night duty. The number
Of special policemen Is hundred and fifty Ave
NINE 0'CLocK.-The Mayor has issued another procia.
in their houses, or at their usual occupations.
The military occupy much the same position last
are resting in thur the
chamber, reserve. An Independent volunteer con-
psny being organized at the armory, and additional
TEN O'CIoCK,-Policeman Hunt continues to improve
and It is now confidently thought he will survive.
aamm alton setting in this afternoon, his life il now de-
SPARED Of The other policemen that were injured
Peter Martin, the Rotor, is attn alive. He Is able to
talk but cannot rise He expresses no regret for his
murderous attempt does not possible that he
The Mayor has issued order that all boys found In
the street be taken In case becomes necessary to
This viii signal for all citizens to leave the streets
at once, to escape danger from the shot.
STATE OF THE WOUNDED.
Just before going press we learn the following items
in regard to the wounded
oHcer Hunt is doing WE'LL and will no doubt recover
His amputated arm gives him great deal OF pain and
the wound in bis side also troubles him He rest
cd oleraby wen ali day yesterday, and is cheered by
the presence OF his WIFE true hearted woman, and
OF his comrades he has done his duty noby and
the city OF Chicago will not forget him.
oBcer Weston Is, sorry 70 say, in very critl-
cal condition. He was so dresdfuy pounded on the
head to impair his mind and TO render his recovery
almost hopeless. He too is receiving every possible
attention and viii be we'll cared for.
Marshal knight Captain Nichols, Mr. Eoyes, and
several others, who slightly hurt, on duty
ever.
The Du.chman, Peter Martin, who shot badly,
IA sn alive II Is impossible to say how his VIII
terminate He rcceving the best medical stensnce.
John Terrell another prisoner, wounded By sabre
! cut, is doing well and will Probsbly recover,