Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-11-09
THE BALTIMORE ELECTIONS!
Roudyism Rampant!!H-Hoody .Scenes!!


BALTIMORE. Nov. 2.-It became evident early to-
day that of roting and bloodshed would
mark the elections. At noon reports came from va
rious wards showing that the Reformers stood no
chance of securing an impartial vote. .
The Third Ward was blocked up by rowdies
The police inactive.
In the Tenth Ward the rowdics compelled, the
Reform Judge to leave the polls and all Reforners
were driven away, beaten and maltreated.
At the Fifteenth Ward polls. Adam B. Kyle, a
merchant of Hanover street, shot and killed. and
his brother, George Kyle dangerously shot.
In Fifteenth Ward, the Reformcrs resisted with
Firearms. One of the notorious rowdy leaders was
killed, and two others were wounded. Two of the
Reformers were wounded
en- off.
In Eighteenth Ward the rowdies were in full
possession of the polls and one of the Reformcrs
was badly beaten.
In the Fifth Ward the Reformers were driven off
at all early hour, and son of Mr.. Joshua Vansant
was beaten severely. Several shots we're fired but
proved harmless.
In 1St, Cd and 4th Yards. the rowdies had all to
themselves.
In Goth Ward, the rowdies had swivel and drove
off all Reformers. ,.......I e.. -t.
In 18th and 18th, gangs Of Washington roYdcs
aided those of Baltimore.
In 18TH boy was mortally shot in the breast.
These are only portion Of the exciting and ter
rible incidents which occurred. In most Of tho
Wards, the Rcformers were assaulted beaten and
maltrcated. .-A.
Eleventh Ward was the stronghold of the Re.
formers
George NJ. Gill, a prominent Reformcr, made a
speech, in which he announced the withdrawal of
Mr. Thomas, candidate for District Attorney. The
Reformers then all withdrew, finding they could ac-
complish nothing. .,.... .r-,-s ii
VIM. P. Preston, Democratic candidate for Con-
gress, from the Third District, is now lying at Bar
NUNS Hotel, badly beaten with "bly" about tho
head The assault is said to have occurred in Sew
enth Ward. -
8 o'cLocK.-Dr Robeson of the Central Reform
Committee came to the 18th ward polls and an
nounced that the Reformers had been driven from
every ward except the 18th and 9Th. and counsel
led those there to withdraw, in order to avoid prth
er boodshed. Whcreupon, DR.. Thomas, Reform
Judge retired, and the contest was abandoned.-
Previously, the Reformers throughout the city with
drew leaving the polls in the hands Of the rowdes.
Numerous reports arc in circulation Of minor out
RACES the private rights of citizens in several Of
the wards. In 2nd ward German was shot in the
hip In 9Th ward man, whose name is unknown,
was drcadfully beaten. The most reliable account
is that Preston was assaulted at Gova,stown, in
Baltimore county. One account says that he was
beaten by an lrishman There was so many
ports that it is difficult to arrive at the truth
Kyle, who was shot in the head, was still living an
hour since, but he in hopeless condition. as the
ball is buried in his brain. ..r.
LArER-The streets are nearly deserted tonight,
except by the victorious parties. All the stores
were closed at dark. The proprietors Of the Duly
Exchange having been threatened with an assault
upon their office, have made demand on the city
authorities for protection.
The question henceforth may well be whether
"he" is located just under or just over Baltimore
city. - '' J"