The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-19
Street Array.
COwHlDIEG AFFRAY BETWEEN BENJAMIN WOOD AND

COwHIDING ARRAY BETWEEN BENJAMIN WOOD AND
Us. BRADFORD.
There was considerable excitement yesterday after
noon about O'Clock at the Of Beaver and Hano
streets growing out Of attempt at cowhdng Of the
person Of John s Bradford, broker, Of No. ~ Beaver
street, by Benz. Wood brother of Mayor Wood
Eurins the afternoon there all sorts Of contradic
tory runners aioat concerning the difficulty but the fol-
lowing account which gathered the spot ar
ter the ARRAY took place embraces the facts Of the
occurrence
The ARRAY took place front Of Mr.. Bradfords Office
Tina, gentleman had just stepped the sidewalk when
Mr.. Wood accompanied by a friend, walked up TO him.
apd~struck linn over the head and face with acowhide
infcng cash across the nose. Before the blow
could be repeated Mr. sprung at his assailant and en-
dcayored to seize the cowhde which was thick, heavy
weapon known 81 black snake.n A struggle
ensued and a large crowd soon gathered and several
persons about interfering, when, it is reported by
several Of those present. that Mr. Woods friend stepped
forward, and drawing revolver, threatened to shoe
any ono who would attempt TO separate the parties
Another statement the effect that Mr.. Bradford drew
the pistol when first aDSei, which fell from his hand
taken rom him ny bystander but II Is imposs
bic say which report is correct, contradictory are
the accounts. IN the struggle both parties fell in the
gutter and were soon covered with thick mud which
plentiful In that part OF the street.
Tho parties were however, eventually separated, and
were taken BY their respective friends TO ncightoring
saloons where they adjusted their dsordered clothes and
cleaned themselves.
The following il
MIR. BRApFoRD's STATEMENT.
M Bradford approaching his office from the opposite
he once Mr. Bradford having been in expsclaSn Of an at
ac Was armed for his M c sag w nars " b
Weed standing the steps height some me s
hand Isaaafd Weed ssksd him yspg
Al his Wood from his umbrella sort Of suag
shot short hip with the loaded end an inch and hall IN
S a@s DIT The
he s The
Ing M him sd@ T and Of i
blows his which severely bruised Only one
sma an ass@pcs Wool also ioswed closely
his revolver bu. this Instantly shocked from
INTO the usr nc Al this moment the fellow who
S n, ETaaj ss ,s S
person n,crercd excep, Wood accomplce.
The affair elected considerable curiosity and talk in the
street and tho following communication which appeared
in the New York 1siane 2. The day previous IS said to
Bradford is the author OF the article
THE LOTTERY AND POLICY BUSINESS.
To TIN Error or IHs INV YORK TRIBusx- .,,.,,,ou
in The IN instant, has some extent aroused
tn, ps =" s % 0n
ooriance with az implied promise conveyed in hat article
%Ses a more E9 o% origin as ws s
ySn
by inconfrover,ble evidence.
# no. partners The mammoth ss,sbsmen
,rs sd'n p%sss to s
bench Of Of city courts s IN influential member OF the
nance a. =" While t.H s'@ dispense
o That m y the OF
our policemen who have some time been engaged
s s state ia s s @ he esps police
cipation dsgraceul institution whose principals
control not only elections but city dis
boast a
% h w crush in eery nere and
personal enable them conduct and extend Their whole
men.
few years certain unserupplou. California
able q. Of which matters q recora had
NJ ssss sss n
s% e .as ss ss'
lie cast ssou, for such tool and found IN the pnr
s s
M sS"s t. +, sssRe' aas h as
b: nd f mill sn
a si'" % Ts s
cd for tho suppression Of the rafc Tho tnd and
respectable parties the business frightened off,
ns these bold spculaors by The corrupt and de-
younger brother their nominal principal having ac
CURED ard begun the influence
i'a which has since enabled them TO strengthen their
position deed the and TIE authorities enlarged their
ons-moved their establishment from Canal street to pro.
Ninen locality broadway and grasped the monopoly OF
The entire lottery and policy business OF heciy which they
have since and 10 this day managed to control and enlarge
Such inception; close this article with the
promise Of another early day in which shall give fur
her particulars and minute details Of their transactions,
al o which will he confirmed and enlarged In
het nearly ready for publication comprising succnct bio
grsphy Of 6e principal parties who and have been
gage. in the business and particular necessary fully
eplgl.n The community IN regard 10 IT, PUBLIC GOOD.
INV YORK, June g. IeJ6.
No complaint made at the police courts. There
was policeman present Immediately after the ARRAY but
made arrests.
Mr.. Bradford is about head taller than Mr.. Wood, who
Is a medium sized man.