Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-06-24
CIVIL WAR IN NEW YORK.


Conflict 6stsoeen the State and Municipal Authori-
ties-BattIe Of tho Riual Police-A large mum
Der Wounded-Ihe Military called out-Arrest
OF Mayor Wood--ProcLamation Of the Mayor, dc.
riot of remarkable character took place in
New York city on Tuesday. 1t had its beginning
in some proceedings which took place on Monday.
Mr. Jos. S. Taylor, the American incumbent OF
the office Street Commissioner died suddenly
few days since. His deputy, Mr.. Turner, thereby
became the acting Commissioner until a new one
should be appointed Gov. King filled the post promp-
tly by appointing D. D. Conover-a Republican.
The latter undertook Monday to present his COM
mission and take possession of the Office But Mayor
Wood, assuming that the power to appoint Com
missioner resided with himself, got up an issue in
one of the courts on contractors suit, upon which
execution issued in order to enable the sheriff
to levy upon the furniture of the Office hold posses
sion of the place. and keep Mr.. Conover from assum-
ing his functions. In this he second by Turner,
the acting Commissioner, who refused to acknow-
ledge the Gubernatorial appointed. Mr.. Conover
was several times thrust from the Office, and the
sheriff remained in possession.
MIR. CONOvER AGAIN ELECTED.
On Tuesday morning Mr.. Conover again made his
appearance ard demanded admission, which was re-
fused by Mr.. Turner, the deputy, and enforced by
Captain Bennett and officer Masterson. Mr. Conover
retired TO the lobby but returned again to renew
his effort; and although on this occasion he was
repulsed from even his old effort upon the deputys
office and took up his post in the public room
behind desk From this he again forcibly
elected by Capt Bennett
Mr. Conover had reasserted his authority, and be-
fore his election conversed with the Captain his tenn
per being more quiet than on the previous day. He
said he would prefer not to be handled by anybody
else than Captain Bennett, who accordingly put him
out again in quite summary, but in lees violent
manner than on the previous day.
The orders under which Captain Bennett acted
were the direction of the deputy, Mr. Turner, who
Tod 70 cln tho md t,aSof
in view of the necessity to preserve the peace and
maintain orderly condition of the public Offices
The sheriff understood to withdraw from any
connection in the disputes strife in respect
to possession of the Office When the office had
again been cleared, the policemen having surrender
ed their warrants deputies the Office was formally
closed and locked, and placed in charge Of the She
riffs deputies.
A FORCE TO PROTECT TIE CITY HALL.
Mr. Conover upon his final cjectmcnt from the
Street Commissioners apartment, made the threat
that when he returned, It would be with $50 men to
back him. In consequence of this the Mayor issued
directions to the Chief of Police and force of 500
OF the municipal police assembled in the City
Hail cellars and passages before - o'clock. Nearly
every captain was present with detachment, and
the rest of the force were within signal through the
telegraph. All was expectation and anticipation I'M
til about O'Clock.
FEUITLEss ATTEMPT TO ARREST THE MAYOR
Mr. Conovcr, after his forcible election from the
office on Monday, employed counsel, and entered suit
against the Mayor the Superior Court. The charge
one for violent and unprovoked assault and bat
terry, and the damages sued for were $40 00O Under
this suit Judge Hoffman, of the Superior Court, is
sued warrant for the arrest of the mayor, sheriff,
the deputy commissioner, Turner and others, and
in order to secure its execution, he directed it to the
of the city. Another warrant for the arrest
of the same parties issued by the recorder, and
lodged in the hands of officer Walling
The first opposing demonstration was made by
Capt. Walling, of the new police who presented
himself at the mayors office with the writ of arrest,
and attempted to serve it on him. The mayor, how
ever, did not recognize Capt. Walling as police Of
ficer, as he had been dismissed previously by him,
and therefore did not consider him a competent par
ty 10 serve the writ. The Captain thereupon with
drew from the Office and reported his want of sue
cess to Recorder Smith, who placed the document
in the hands Of Deputy Sheriff McKibbin by whom
it was served the mayor very cheerfuily acknowledge
ing the authority Of that officer.
Captain Spaght, of the metropolitan police, called
on the mayor shortly afterwards, with writ of ar
rest which had been issued the charge of resist
ing Capt. Walling in the performance of his duty
Capt. Spaight received satisfaction than the
other Captain, and went away empty handed. Capt
s., reporting to the recorder, directed to re-
turn and bring the mayor before him, Qhe recorder
Capt. S. returned, when Mayor Wood again refused
to recognize him.
The recorder, provoked at this defiance of his man.
GATE, determined 10 arrest mayor al all naZardS,
and sent to the metropolitan police head quarters for
force of men. Fifty were sent down first, and
they were followed soon oy detachment of one
hundred, and subsequently by one of fifty-eight.
This little army halted awhile at the corner of Centre
and Chambers streets, MS if hesating whether to go
on or back out They finally marched into the park
surrounded and followed by an immense throng who
hootcd and eered at Them and by all sorts epthets
manifested their hatred of the Albany regency.
FORCIBLE SERVING OF THE PROCESS.
At the recorders Office Mr. Field attorney for the
plaintiff and the recorder after hearing his story, ad
vised him of his duty under the law to make re-
QUESTION upon citizens, and if necessary the military
for sufficient aid to enter the mayors presence forci-
bly,, if required
Accordingly word was sent to No. 49, White street,
the headquarters of the metropolitan police. and
force of fifty soon arrived and were marshaled
IN front of the recorders office, corner of Chambers
and Centre streets. A vast crowd of spectators
here assembled and continued with ibes and eers to
taunt the metropotans mngling their cpithets with
loud cheers for Fernando Wood and groans for
the metropolitans. The latter however, stood firm
and made no demonstration or reply.
CITY HALL BARRICADED.
Meanwhile the news of possibility of an attempt
to serve the process forcbly became known at the
mayors office, and the City Hall was soon fortified
at every point to meet the emergency. Every door
guarded the iron gate in front of the hall being
closed, and deep rows of policemen with their clubs
drawn stood ready for the attack being exhorted
by their captains to "stand fast"
CHARGE THE METRoPoLIrANs
Soon the cry heard, There they come" and
enough, there they did come-a force of about
fifty metropoitans, headed by Lieut.. Seabring and
Coroner Perry, moving steadily towards the back
steps of the City Hall, and followed by vast mob
hooting at them, and ranging on each side of the
path making, as it were for them, gauntlet through
which they must pass. On they came, however,
keeping close together, and moving steadily, yet
firmly, up to their destination.