The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-12

honor TO mhs6t.
A good deal of cheering succeeded this speech, and
while being taken for tho appointment Of
a committee scene VI a exciting and udicrow
character engaged the attention Of all present.
sAHp OF MUSICIANS IAPRHssKn.
While the committee being appointed great ocnfu-
sion had spread through section Of tho park num-
ber Of German musicians, whose way lay through the
square noticed by some OF the party ss they enter
ed and the cry was at raised and spread throughout
the entire that the time 70 march W the
Park, they must have music &c There was then gene
ral almost universal rush in the direction Of the
scant, who uncoDsciousy displayed their bright brass IN
sumcnts and continued TO advance just where they were
wanted Like other victims they were soon surrounded
and without moments notice whrled away by the mul
ttude towards their centre OF tho park
bat space mclosed by il is perfectly dry and
amphitheatre wherein many OF
the deliberations OF the worSingmen have
the German band placed by the mob, notwthstand
ing their efforts 10 resist the The mob then de-
manded that they should play for them and after
luctanty conscntng and when they had demonstrated
vain, they at length struck mp "Gayyowen, "Patrick
Day "Rory 0hoore," and played away gaiy for about
the joy Of the crowd and the animation of the
strains that proceeded from their Instruments The entire
crowd arranged bore great similarity to the audi
they placed in a theatre. The curb stones
these which might be termed the dress circle the crowd
had collected and presented most mpeneable front TO
hose inside while thousands focked into the basn which
rcssmbed the pit Of theatre, and pressed closely round
the musicians that they forced ~ leave of play
IN: altogether The mob called loudly for more music
Tie to extricate themselves from the
difficulty in which they placed by several Intellectual
enseavors break out Of the basn but they obliged
last to succumb TO the desire Of the mass, and
PEELED to the music. This continued but few
moments when posed that they should march
the City Hall with the band their head The Ger
consented The march began, and procession Of
the most motley, irregular and udcrous description
set in notion but every IN the procession appeared TO
desire TO occupy the place that brought him in closest
contact with the music; consequently there such
rush front, that the musicians not only ham
pered but crushed or course 1.-The playing ceased The
procession which had been properly formed be-
came confused mass; and the musicians taking advan
age OF opening In the crowd started of to effect their
escape. But they were anticipated Three or four hun
dred men who all along suspected their hdeity were
the watch, advance, for movement OF this descrip
ton No sooner, therefore, had they escaped from
trap than they caught in another. But the Ger
mans had already suffered 20 much that
they were not going 10 give up the contest
after having gained an ADVANTAGE They battled
with these their Instruments broken in the srug
gle and being nurated, they continued the fight obs
nately and last succeeded in making good their escape
from the park into A. battling still with the crowd
YOUNG LADY INJURED.
Once into the avenue, they headed Immediately for
Eighth street, 81. Marks place. thinking thereby
pass on unmoiested young lady who Glanced TO be
passing by the OF avenue and st Marks place,
opposite hessrs Searns Marvins iron safe manufacory
the time rushed violently against the iron railing
in of the factory where she held firmly by the
rabble for few seconds before she could effect her
cape Some of the party however seeing her condition,
forced the crowd back aud released her although not
THK CHASE CONTINUED.
After making temporary halt in Eighth street,
avenue A, tor the Of trying TO reason with the
crowd the attempted 70 effect their
release but ndng that the rowdies determined TO
follow and annoy them, they undertook TO by
ming In this they We're, however, again foled for no
had they struck into running pace than the rab
bie initiating their example, passed and again surs
rounded them. Arriving atsbou the middle Of the block
and finding that there other hope left them than
seek refuge OF the houses in the vicinity,
of their number named jules Lemoine, Of l3s Reade
large house whier he followed by portion Of
the crowd, while the remainder remained outside In the
street watching for his reappearance, and shouting
TO their comrades TO bring him out The other
members OF the band apparently lost
sight Of for the moment In the anxiety OF the crowd
TO recapure this man. which seeing they at once took
advantage of and made good their escape down First ave-
and through seventh street The unfortunate and
now lonely musician was soon taken charge o. oy gen,
bis assistance, and marched from the and Eighth
street First avenue followed by and amid the eers and
Of the rabble The gentleman with his captive,
arm in arm and followed closely by the crowd, passed
through First " Ninth street, thence 10 Second
house. No l22, whore temporary halt made by the
musician and his friend in consequence OF the crowd de-
msndng that he should play for the Mayor which he
sured them he could not a. his instrument had been
broken and he out Of wind MearYxhile the crowd
proceeded 70 propose and give three cheers for Mayor
Wood and the democratic party. While this compliment
was being paid the Mayor the musician with his captor
walked OF rapidly down the avenue. The crowd imfne
daey started after but after proceeding ashort distance
three cheers and then rctraced their steps 10 Tomp
kns square meeting they did posse OF some thirty
The Seventeenth ward who we're standing the sidewalk
OF Ninth street and FIRST avenue. Those tho
crowd passed With groans and jecrs, taking up
their position the opposite corner Of the
street. and facing the police. One Of reporters nd
vanccd 70 Capt HART, and in civil manner, said 10
him:
!" Good morning Captain What's out2'
CAPTAIN HARTT apparently greatly excited and very
gruffy)' Tins ~ no place 20 talk and resrea'ng few
1 IaIIs tla fgftr march
This order was speedily obeyed by the men, and who
were marched OF down frst avenue, away from The
crowd, who thereupon them three groans, and
turned 10 the square 80 again join The meeting.
ARRIVAL or THE coMMrTEE--DEPrry suPRRISrEsp-
INT ctRrKSTEB's SPEECH.
Before the last that has been described fully
enacted there rush from those who did not engage
tho pursuit Of the disoomfed musicians TO the
long expected committee, which now entered the Park
beaded BY Deputy superintendent Carpenter and
before a rumor hal been circulated that Mayor
Wood was coming 10 the Park TO address the work
men "Come to meet the Mayor" "Three cheers
for his Honor " and similar excamatons, hurst from
the mouth of good number OF voices all swept for
ward 20 meets the committee and those that were with H.
The Mayor, however was not there and was at once
perceived at they had been hosxed by the circulation
Of the All crowded the basin 10 hear the
report ~ the committee.
Mr. Mcguire called the meeting 10 order, and Mr.. Smith
usual, acted az President
Mr.. McuiRk then announced that they had an later.
view with the Chief Engineer Of the Central Park and that
the work win be commenced tomorrow the funds Of
Mr. Fagg, the Comptroller who has promised 20 advance
thousand dollars day until the grant Of $3.50 shall
have been obtained Cheers, loud and long) Could any
do for you thsn your committee has done9 You
demanded work You have got IT, Cheers for the com.
mitiee and Mayor wood)
Deputy Superintendent Cassxyrxn then delivered the
following have the pleasure and satisfaction
of coming before you 10 announce the result OF
consultation with The Police Commissioners and
the Superintendent a Police, and they have
come 90 the conclusion that is not the work
ing mechanics who are deposed to create disturb
ances. We know that in all communities there s always
party that will do what can 10 take advantage Of the
workngmen and, therefore, In all consultations we
considered that any breach &C the peace had nothing 10 do
with the workngmen but instead ot that II help was ne
cessary In the performance of duty toyards the
state the workingmen the FIRST in the community up
on which We would call for assistance Therefore, we
have been very forbcaring with the workingmen, and
authorized say that the police department viii pro
tect you your rghsn the rights that belong 70 men,
for know that the workngmen are men, and ", gentle
men, are compelled 10 act extremely In any case,
ycu we will interfere with you. (Cheers)
now the Deputy Superintendent Of Police In this city
say that know the feeling Of every policeman IN " IN
favor Of the workngmen and that they would this day