The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-25
Another Shooting Anray-A Rowdy Shot
by . Drug Clerk.

About O'Clock yesterday morning, as three men named
VIM H. Smith, Phillip Ftxsimmoas and John Il. Cole, all
clerks In the drug store Of Greenwich and Barclay
steess were walking down Broadway, it ia alleged they
were nsutsd by four rowdes standing at the northwest
corner Of Broadway and Canal street According to
Smith statement, he and his friends quietly passing
ut the time and gave proyocaon 10 the rowdcs, who
hooted al them ID tantalixing manner, and used the
most scurrlous language. They made reply to this
insulting demonstration, but simply looked around to
who the parties Hereupon the rowdes rushed upon
the unoendng clerks and commenced to strike right and
left, beating them a brutal manner Ftzsmmons, who
companions and the first TO receive the attention OF
the rowdies. Smith and Cole, seeing the manner in
which Ftzsmmons being handled, naturally enough
rushed TO his assistance, when they also were
struck and kicked most numerically Smith
received several heavy blows nth IN the head and
promptly queted the rufans by dealing with them in
way which appears to be the only calculated TO put
down rowdysm in this city. One Of the fellows, who
gives his nalne as James Wilson, busily engaged in
pummeilng Smith, when the latter drew revolver and
discharged the Of Of the barrels the alb
domen Of his assaiant Wilson Immediately fell TO the
pavement but almost instantly hts feet again and
scamperng away fast as his condition would allow
He up Broadway Grand street, and through Grand
TO the Of Em where he again fell in state Of
complete exhaustion and was conveyed TO q neighborng
drug store for relief In the meantime his friends
made of and quickly disappeared, almost before
the police authorities were aware OF the occurrence.
Smith and his comrades the contrary it is said made
effort escape but remained the scene OF the af
fray until the arrival Of officer Crolus to whom they
rendered themselves officer Crolius at band few
minutes after the commencent of tho difficulty and wit
messed the shooting, but at the time did not know
that any had been shot He nevertheless thought
proper To arrest Smith and Ftzsimmons whom
he conveyed to the Sixth ward station house,
TO await the action Of the authorities. Wilson, the
wounded man, was taken to the City Hospital where he
lies in dangerous condition The ball penetrated the
abdomen at the left sde and has not been discovered
though the wound was carefully probed No trace has
been found OF the other rowdies The drug clerks Smith
Ftzsmmons and Colc respectable looking and intel
gent young men,
About half past ten O'Clock Coroner Jackman proceeded
to the City Hospital to take the examination
OF Wilson, who In very low condition. but still
able 70 give his testimony clearly jury having been
summoned the wounded in reply TO the questions
the Coroner, deposed as folows.-
Between twelve and one O'Clock this morning was
standing on the corner Of Broadway and Canal street.
opposite the Brandreth House, conversing with friend
crowd came down Broadway hoottng, quarreiling and
shouting when they reached tho corner noticed big
man ana .i::ie man engaged in fighting; the big maQ
seemed to be getting the of it, and he drew pistol
and fired at his antagonist who attempted get out Of
Ss .Ss d sa S ~ q - ~ss w. Ss Sas sa
street, and told that had been wounded; he took
me to d DOCTORS the corner Of Grand and Crosby
streets and afterwards procured carriage and conveyed
me to the City Hospital; never had any alteration with
the man who shot me, nor did have any acquaintance
with him; do not think he intended to shoot me;
at the time OF the occurrence there several
blows hitting in every direction but did dot participate
In the fight; reside at No 81 Wooster street. and
shipcarpen,er by occupation.
Philip Fzsimmons deposed-I reside at No. 32l Green
wich street, last night about twelve Henry Smith,
John Cole and myself as we approached the corner Of
Canal street, crowd Of young standing there in
front Of the Brandreth House, muuerng something TO
themselves my friends were little in advance of me
passed them, and J. hearing hoot from the group,
turned round look at them Of the Immediately
struck blow the chin l called out TO Smith-the
still assaultng me-o come to my assistance while
endeavored TO defend myself with my umbrellas the next
knew was that Smith was in charge Of officer; can
not that Smith shot the man, can swear that
Smith struck by either OF the parties cannot divine