The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-04

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political feeling although working for each of the three
parties side and sdea large number of them going in for
the republican ticket and thereby creating much excite
ment and sport for the outsiders although with one or
two exceptions, everything passed of with the utmost
good feeling All Of the liquor stores in the vicinity
were in full blast and ali who desired had ample
opportunity to indulge afforded them, by which means
most Of the crowd were made particularly happy before
the polls closed Contrary TO the general expeetaons
headed by John Dunn their leader were strenuous IN
their efforts throughout the day in maintaining peace Had
doubt serious outbreak would have taken place seve
raj occasions throughout the day however, the
~ was g. srss .ros sasv sn u ssa
which soon ended by the police and
Dunn and an assault on Neil Duffy an ex-policemen OF
the Fourth ward who had ventured into the polls during
the latter part Of the afternoon Mr. Duffy being known
identified with the Fourth ward party, between which
and the Dead Rabbits of the Sixth there appears
be deadly feud existing had no sooner entered the dis
rct before he recognized and watched and assaulted
as soon favorable opportunity offered. He pretty
severely handled for minute two, but released
and escorted out of the ward by Sergeant Joseph Souder
Of the Sixth ward, and Mr.. Dunn and his followers
John McGinnis, identified with the Bowery Boys, be-
tween whom and the Dead Rabbits there also deadly
eud existing ventnred into this district for the purpose Of
depositng his vote just before the polls closed He
narrowly watched but not intcrered with until he
had deposited his turned the of Chatham
and Mulberry streets out Of sight Of the officers when
q number of the Dead Rabbits Immediately gave chase
and run him as far Chatham square, without however,
assaultng him. The total number of votes polled in
In the Seventh district everything was very quiet H.
quor stores Of the district mostly closed Whole number
OF votes poiled, go
At the Eighth district which was the principal rallyng
point for the Bowery boys, every thing passed of very
quietly had been rumored during the after part of the
day. that the Dead Rabbits were making preparations TO
up in the evening and attack them Accordingly,
preparations were made TO give them warm reception
Twenty i've muskes were prepared and stored in room
near by the polls, ready at moments warning, in addi
ton TO loaded cannon, which placed in the Bowery
the Of Canal street These instruments Of
DEATH however, brought into as far from
making attack, the Dead Rabbits striving their
utmost to any serious outbreaks in the ward To-
tai number Of votes pol!ed, 1857.
But few challenges made during the day, those
that were made for the most part being withdrawn before
the final oath administered TO the challenging party
The total number Of persons arrested and taken 70 the
station house were four, as follows
John Mclaughlin for attempting TO vote illegally at the
for voting illegally at the Fifth district Mr. Boyle swore
that he resided at No. Mulberry street, which, il
seemed proved on investigation TO be false. He was
locked up, James Barr and James Kennedy taken
TO the Sixth ward station house by officers from the
Fourth ward charged with attempting to vote illegally at
the polls Of that ward. They were locked up.
SEVENTH WARD.
At all the polling places this ward except 70 Market
street. the most perfect order prevailed during the day
With the exception of the officials, there but few of
the friends of the candidates about and the closing of all
the groggeries and groceries made appear like
Sunday than election day At the polling place in Market
street there q row, and few heads. number
Of rowdes from another part Of the ward this
place and Of them, named Prendergas struck Ser
geant Sparks with slung shot, and officer Prendergast
also received severe cut on the head from club be-
sides having his thumb Bit After the officers had their
wounds dressed they able 90 duty. A little
can boxes in Henry street on him. He carried a
drug store convenient where application Of smelling
salts he soon recovered
EIGHTH WARD.
This ward consists of eleven districts and at nine of
these the election passed of without the disturbance
represented the various polls But In the Fifth
district number Of the free enlightened citizens Of
that locality thinking from personal observation that the
republican stand only in the way and in very gen
tie words declaring that the republican affairs in gene
raj only nusances the conclusion that they
would remove the obstruction without further delay so
they pitched the stand pitched into the GENTLE
inside Of IL, who in the kndcs imaginable
handing very innocent looking and prettiy folded
pieces OF paper % every one who happened To pass his
headquarters. The individual suddenly elected from
his box not rcshng the evident desire upon the part
the Zoe TO give him another box in exchange started
der high pressure speed for his domestic circle
other place of refuge, closely pursued by n dele.
CATION Of the pugiistic gentry who had
kindly assisted him to abdicate his position.
The stand demolished nstanter and the embleins
Of the party to whom IL belonged soon among the
things OF the past In the Eleventh district of the
fancy the early part Of the day indulged in free Sgh
by way of keeping their hands In, 20 be up TO
time" when the municipal election in December comes
along This fight Ike ali other political fights from time
immemoria or rather since politics we're thought worth
lighting about terminated without the interests
Of either of the parties in question As usual number OF
the com baants knocked down, the aray ending
grand finale of jumping uIon those who had been
tremendously prostrated. The principal the
melee terminated with harm having bcfacn the
partclp ators IN this Innocent amusement
NINTH WARD.
The ballotng in this ward very spirited Ia the early
part the day but quite dull in the afternoon Our re-
porter visited the various polling places, and perceived
that perfect order maintained by the police render
ing il impossible for any disturbance 20 have been sue
cessul, the citizens disposed 10 indulge their com
baive Instincts but the contrary the entire ward was
quiet as usually II the sabbath, ali tho liquor sa
looms being closed up. In Washington streeonsdered
the toughest part of the wsrd-thcrc considerable
excitement throughout the day; hut far could be
learned there was no need for he services q the police
publican parties, the fusion vote poed yesterday is
said tc be very large.
ELEvEyTH WARD.
Tho vote cast this yesterday seemed be very
small compared with that Of last year and little interest
appeared TO be felt the result all parties eonceding
large democratic majority in each OF the election dis.
middle sections Of the ward, but IN the upper regions"
there wars and rumors Of wars" In avenue u,
between Eleventh and Twelfth streets battle royal
fought BY two of rowdy boys, known the At
anir Blues y and the Forty Thieves" which lasted
three four hours Paving and bricks hurled
NJ each other with vigor and determination deserving
better cause Numbers were hurt ami carried from ~
field but none fatally that heard Of One fellow fred
the six barrels of revolver at his opponens without do
ng any damage Another party tho roof of
the house at the corner OF avenue and Twelfth street.
tearing the bricks from the chmnes 10 throw down
the heads Of persons in the street, but all,
by vigorous movement Of large body
of police we're finally dispersed, and the rowdies
sought other amusemcnts in other ways soon Atcr this
. Tsry e several hundred with stuffed buck plat.
FORM paraded Of the the east end Of the
ward committing All kinds &C depredetious They took
watches forcbly from two gentlemen In avenue G, and
smashed tho window Of conectoner in Eighth street 20
pieces helping themselves 10 the things therein
This gang rather too strong IN force for the police
and they permitted TO poach aud perambuste 60
their hearts content While the fight going in the
morning onslaught made on the dapdated picket
fence which heretofore disgraced Tompkins square by
gang of and children, aud in less than half
hour there not nail post picket left 70 mark
the spot where they formerly stood Even the benches
in the square carried away, giving the ground a
rather naked appearance The residents I'm the ncighbor
hood seemed pleased with the change of scene aud anti
cipate stll further Improvement by substantial iron
railing around the square which will make the ground
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