The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-10

accordingly the head Of what force he had
hand started the Hall first giving orders telegraph
the down stations 10 send their at
once to the Park.
THE POLICE IN THE PARK.
The police partially dispersed the crowd, which at
once formed into squads the front of the Hail. and
proceeded discuss the various topics most intimately
connected with their interests at the present time.
Mayor Wood later in the day sent message to Broome
street. Deputy Superintendent Carpenter who at
proceeded the Hall and had private interview with
the Mayor with reference TO the proposed steps To be
taken for preserving the public peace Meanwhile the
police force at the Hall had been increased TO about nity
under charge Of Sergeant Major Waterbury, with
instructions to arrest the first man or men who by act
word attempted to make any rotous demonstrations
whatever Six placed guard at a time at
the front gate of the City Hall and four at the
entrance of the same with instructions To allow no rush
OF the crowd, Of whom there were from three to i've
hundred oungng about throughout the afternoon inside
OF the Hall.
About O'Clock word received by the police that
the crowd from Tompkns square contemplated marching
down in body taking possession of the Hall about four
O'Clock and coercng the Mayor and Common Council into
passing measures for their relief This added to the excite
ment already existing and apprehension for
short time that the crowd might attempt to carry III,
threat into execution This fear was, however, soon dis
PEELED by another messenger stating that intended
only for deputaon Of the workngmen TO visit the Hall,
and being present at the Board of Councimen and Alder
men, the purpose seeing and reporting the action
of those bodies to the meeting to be held Tuesday
morning. The police for the most part
stationed in room No D. where they were provided with
a cold collation. from neghboring restaurant, at the
pense OF the Police Commissioners. At six O'Clock they
taken charge OF by Sergeant Hicks acting Inspector
Of the Sixth ward with instructions TO remain on hand
and protect the Common Council from too much outside
PRESSURE until adjourned well maintain the gene
raj peace outside.
The crowd during the afternoon evening which had
become divided into squads passed the time by discuss
ing the tariff question: the benefits TO the laborng
OF high and low tari the price OF food, house rents
wages &c
Toward evening general rush made by the crowd
to effect entrance into the Hail. the police requested
aknr AEnapt Ipanla afn
ing this rush made for some man at the bottom OF
the steps, who seems had venured TO ask of the
head men of the gathering their For his presump
ton he was pulled and hauled about in most violent
manner, and finally through the Park, far the
Beesman street gate where he turned and after remon
strang with and explaining to the crowd his motives for
doing suffered To return to the Hall This rush
was regarded by the police ruse TO draw them from
their posts, and hence noticed by them.
General Superintendent Tallmadge and Gen Hall
about the Hall during of the latter part of the day.
watching the progress of things but, happily their ser
not further required with the exception of
the above Incidents disturbance attempted, and
by seven O'Clock most of the crowd hearing of the action
taken by the Common Council, had dispersed.
Aconsiderabe number of the unemployed workmen met
yesterday morning in Tompkins square, and discussed in
groups the prospect of obtaining work from the city
uoritles Some attempts made on the part OF few
persons TO organize meeting but they did not succeed
and after remaining few hours longer the crowd dsper
ed peaceaby TO their several homes portion Of these
afterwards proceeded to the City Hall and remained in
front Of that building from TO or O'Clock waiting to
hear the action OF the committee. No action however,
was taken by them, they expect that something def
mite Will be done today towards furnishing them with EN-
poymcnt
The General and Deputy superintendents held long
private consultation with the captains and sergeans Of
police yesterday, and adopted effective for pre-
serving the peace today should any breach heaof be
attempted The police of the lower wards To be
distributed TO the beats in the vicinity of Wall
and similar streets in large forces also guard the var
-four mills and warehouses throughout the city. In
addition 10 the police force the Seventy first regiment,
very opportunely, 10 be in the Park, armed and
equipped this afternoon for review and and
If requisite will be called upon to aid the authorities.