The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-19
THE RIOT OF THE BERGEN TUNNEL MEN.
The Track Finally Clcarcd-Arrcst Of About
Sixty.hvc Persens-Namcs Of tho
Rieters Arrested,

Sixty.lIvc Persens-NaHos Of tho
Risters Arrested,
&C., DC, &c,
The scene the vicinity Of the slaughter house yeser
day very exciting and on the first appearance Of the
military bid fair TO result in bloodshed. The civil and
military authorities worry 10th to resort TO forcblc
means and used every effort 10 dssuade the tunnel mn
from pcrsisting tho course they had resortod TO-
The Hudson brigade consisting Of the First and Second
regiments under Brgadier General Hatfield left their
quarters al the Court House shortly before ten o'clock
and marched 10 the junction from whence they
veyed to about onefourth OF mile from the slaughter
house. Here they disembarked and formed in line. At
this time the tunnel men, some 300 strong, assem-
bled the vicinity OF the slaughter house, commenced
hootng yelling and bidding defiance. One Of their lead
crs fourishing cudgcl exclaimed couch TO their souls
there's 700 Of here every Of you take your man.
and we'll rout themn
The military, including couple Of field pieces mounted
upon platform in advance Of the locomotive, then
moved up the first distractions about fifty rods from
the slaughter house. Al this uncture large number Of
the rioters rushed down in front Of the soldiers ling
Aance to them, and hcaping mprccations upon them in
unmeasrrcd Rev. Father Vonata here addressed
the rioters who paid attention to him. and he shortly
desisted.
Mayor Colard then mounted the platform and read
the riot act, requesting the to leave and allow the
pass. One of them remarked This is no riot
we want money!
Mayor Colard-'' It looks very much like riot"
Another man said, We want our money that we've
worked this two months hard for, and have right
h.n
Another said, We do not want TO do any harm God
or man, chick or child. We only want money.
and cloa
promised us the money on the tenth Of the month"
Another Of the tunnel men said, ave endanger our
lives every day for dollar nine shilngs. Now if
cannot get money for this get food for wives
and children, we may as well die as not"
Laborers then commenced clearing distractions from
the track when they were attacked, and skirmish
menced between the tunnel and police. Officer j. 8.
Beach, Of Jersey City, received blow from club on the
cheek bone, but no other persons appeared injured.
At this time stones thrown against the mill
tary, which act denounced by most of the rioters;
at this time the rioters were rolling stones upon
the track to prevent the from proceeding they also
placed "rogs Of two hundred pounds weight rails and
everything movable without being nterfered with The
advance company then ordered to charge bayones
and march, when the crowd gave way. The brigade
formed line each side Of the distractions the borers
removed them. The military moved forward and an
attempt made to proceed with the locomotive whom
half dozen Irishmen sprung forward and seizing
"frog," tossed upon the track
Mr.. Brown a boss at the tunnel addressed the men
and said that they would desst he would promise them
that Mr.. Seymour would pay them the coming week.
Sheriff Beatty then addressed them, saying that Mr.
Seymour had told him he would pay the men the ret
of month without FAIL and that during that time they
could have n plenty to eat from the store He added
"Gentlcmen, II Mr.. Seymour here and says you
A. - ~
fed.n
voccs-"No, NO, no." w
Mr.. Wills, conductor, was surrounded by party
the men, who attempted y offer him Violence but he was
rescued unnjured. stone was thrown at him, which
took effect upon ehcrnrp hcsd, s,snuy naiug
Many OF the rioters denounced this act and in IA
vor Of keeping the track long possible without using
violence.
By this tmo the rioters had placed distractions for
long distance In the Of the cars such trucks iron
rails huge stones, beams of wood, &c The military
again wheeled, and Sheriff Beatty called upon the civil
citizens assist protecting the His demand
received with greans and shouts and there did appear
to be disposition part. At this time there could
not have been less than five thousand people present.
of the cautious having stationed themselves
upon the surrounding hills.
A gang Of men then commenced removing
the distractions, and the train and military
moved down to the houses a short dis
tancc below. After passing along the rioters again
placed the distractions and great gce, cheering
swinging their hats and using other demonstrations
10Y with cries Of /" Victory
A consultation then held by the authorities, and
many Of the ringleaders had been spotted, de-
cided t0 est and lock them up
As the first arrested the rioters made
rush to rescue him, and some person fired shot
| among the military without effect They then moved
along up the road again. and in the course Of hour
succeeded in arrcstng about forty OF the ringeaders
which had the effect of dispensing nearly oil Of the
mander and no further attempts male TO block up
the track The prisoners were taken into the baggage
removed the main obsructo0s which have been upon the
track.
The military together with many Others were then
served with refreshments after which the prisoners
about forty in number, taken the Hudson county
JAIL The following the names Of the largest portion
Henry Dixon, Dennis Hay Phelix McCarty, Michael
Lyon, Edward Mcbride, Joseph Headen, Mcha,i Welch
Henry Dugen, John Driscol, Eli Coigan, Paul shea,
Pat Woods, Jas. Groy, Robt. sutton, John Leonard J.
Gutter Fred scott OF New York Napoleon pugan Of New
York, Patk smith, Dennis MCGOWAN, Eiw Conner, VIM.
Holmes, John Fitzpatrick Jacob Cares, boy, Michael
Henry, IlaBiel Haley, and about eight others.
Alter these prisoners had been locked up in the Jail the
Mayor, with about twenty Of the special policemen
companed by the military proceeded TO search the shan
ties, for the purpose Of arresng such Of the rioters
could be identified Upon approaching the shantes
bushes in the vicinity The a, santy they came to was
fastened and the woman inside threatened TO shoot til.
first man that entered. The door broken OPEN aud
the womans husband was captured Tho officers pro.
ceeded from place to place until they captured sixteen
more OF the rioters, making nearly seventy persons all
arrested.
The military again marched to the slaughter house
and remained until the cattle trains arrived and were
unloadeo They then returned To the cour house. deli
vered up their prisoners aai the companies were dis
missed with orders to hold themselves readiness One
oi the roteTs whom the officers attempted 10
fired upon four times without effect.
The rioters also had two pound field pice in a corn
field near the slaughter house, which they succeeded in
getting away before 1t could be captured.
HUDSON CITY.
Yesterday was one of the exciting days that has
been seen in Hudson City Hudson county for wears
As reported in yesterday HERALD the military composed
OF the First and Second regiments, under command of
General James Hatfield remained duty at tho Court