The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-21
The Rergen Riot.

Yesterday Hudson City remarkably qnet, inc riot
having all given up any further attempt to keep up
disturbance. Many were hanging around IN squads Oh
half dozen and some have returned to their abors being
satisfied TO wait until the Isl Of thu mouth for their money
Three additional made yesterday morning by
Che specia police on issued by the Mayor The
examination of the prisoners was resumed at eleven
O'Clock but the evidence ouiy went to identify those al
ready committed The testimony Of the witnesses called
on Monday.
Levi H. Coove testified that was at the scene of the
riot on Friday Saturday and Sunday could only identify
the boy, Michael Henry whom he assisting placing
iron rails across the track.
Richard Baker identified Cornelius Hay George Bra
dy al the riot Friday, SATURDAY Sunday and iden
tilted the boy, Michael Henry VIM Farrel, John Gunner
ford, John Flannery, John Doherty Henry Dixon.
Michael Mulby, Patrick Shay John Leonard Thos Derby
and John Driscoll The r. vas along with the man
knocked off Sheriff Beat hat. Also WIN. Cotter wit
ness, the ht Muby was ne of the ringleaders
C0nsi ule James b Dunn testified that he at the
chael Henry, VIM. Farrell John Cumncrord aud John +.
Conney engaged in the riot, placing distractions upon
Edward Roberts, special officer, identified Michael
uvey he was conspicuous among the rioters, taking
active part, and appeared to be leader; he had stick
in his hand and when the military coming up heard
him say "Come on boys every one take his man. and we
he said, Boys, don't give an inch give up until
die"
VIM H. Clark was re called and identified Michael Null
vey Of the that took active part the
riot This Mulvey is said to be New York Sixth ward
locality
Considerable difficulty experienced in procuring the
attendance Of Witnesses and finally at eight NJ Mayor
Coard announced that no further evidence would be
taken.
PRISONERS DISCHARGED
The following the OF the persons discharged
there not being any evidence against them
Robert Suffer- Patrick Flood,
Michael Morgan, John Nicholas,
Joseph Getau, Thomas Noonan,
David Ambrose, Edward Mcbride
Martin Riley Edw. Fitzgerald,
John Fitzpatrick Peter McPcak
Jacob Close, Patrick Cavendy,
Daniel Haley, Daniel b Welsh
Patrick Frederick Patrick Brady,
Robert Mcintyre, Geo. Waller
Peter Sullivan, Manns ODonnel
Edward ODonne John Stuart.
John Doyle John Henry,
John Harvey, Jeremiah Falon,
Thos Field, James Kelly,
Joseph Jacob Eaton, Daniel Bailey
Martin OBren-33
list ACTION or THE GRAND JURY.
Jeremiah Keller, Michael McAnda,
Patrick Shea, Henry Dckerson,
Jas. Kiroy, or Conroy, John Driscol
Michael Muvey, Thos Dorley, or Dorbcy,
Michael Welsh, John Murphy,
John Leonard, Michael Henry,
Cornelius Hayse, Dennis O'I0ckln
Michael Moore, JAS McDermott,
Edw. Colligan, Edwd. Convey
Michael Lyons, Patrick Woods
Henry Dugan, Felix McCarty,
Paul Shane, Edward Riley,
VIM. Holmes, Oliver Stanley,
Dennis Hays Tlos Riley,
Barney Brennan, VIM Farrell,
John Cummcrford, John Flannery,
John Dougherty, VIM Cutter
Barley MaCkcDtire, Patrick Smith,
Patk McCabe (boy baied john McCabe (boy), baled.
Thos. Mastcrson, Total, 80
The prisoners against whom there no evidence were
discharged at five o'clock, and those held will be released
on bail-the principals being required 20 enter into
81 900 bonds, others at $500, and a few at $3.50
special police, under the employ of the New York and
Erie Railroad Company consisting Of six men,
in and to be detailed in the vicinity OF the late riots
keep watch the track and protect the lives of the
passengers.
REsrMING WORK.
Many of the men who turned out on the strike have
become satisfied to return, and Monday night about
two hundred men were set TO work in all Of the shafts
Some have gone home to their families and aware
that operations have been resumed, while others
waiting the result Of the examination of the prisoners be-
fore the Mayor. believed that few days the
will nearly all go to work, and everything will proceed
the before the riots. Many the men were op.
posed to turning all but driven by the
leaders, and consequently they discounenanced the
coursc pursued, and took no part in the troubles.
INCIDENTS.
Michael Peterson is the of the man who made
himself so conspicuous on Sunday with drawn sword
hoursbng IL bidding defiance to the military and melting
the men TO acts OF violence Peterson was one of the
Tngleadcrs and has been the nstgator of several dis
turbanccs on previous occasions.
When the arrests commenced by the authorities
he amongst the first TO make himself scarce has
not nCe been in the vicinity.
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Amongst those arrested on Sunday young
named Patrick Smith who had been married that
ing to pleasant looking, good natured young Irish
The twain went out for short bridal trip and
crossing to Jersey City, proceeded to the scene of
the Here Patrick unfortunately got into the clutches
of officer and was taken to the Jail along with the
other prisoners Inc young woman, whose beloved rat
rick was moniousy taken from her. has been
Mayor District Attorney Little for the release of her
husband. The young bride declares that they
coming the field to the of riot when her hus
band met acquar Zone Of the tunnel men, and
while conversing officers came up an arrested them.
Officer Dunn believed that he recognized accused taking
part with the rioters and consequently he was required
N find his rnnra hpfn hn ha