The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-11-03

being carried out fairly and in good temper A
about O'Clock, named Andrew Petticord
said to belong to the Seventh Ward, appeared abOu
the polls and seemed desirous to oinvte quarrel O
account of some remarks made, he struck b.
person in the crowd, when a rush ensued, and tn
man was surrounded by an immense crowd who d
not seem to understand the cause of the trouble
Pettieord was protected by residents of the ward
and conveyed from the locality without receiving
any injury.
Inc polling place OF this ward was at the Uniol
Engine House. Baderston street, the Judges of elec
ton being Messrs. VIM. Nelson, Thos. Daley ant
Wilson Register. The voting opened very dull
and before nine O'Clock it was easily to be seer
what the character of the election was to be- fol
the polls, from the very commencement, were com
petely blocked up and in the possession of rowdie
of the worst grade. Another disadvantage attend
ing the voting at this ward was the height of tht
window, thereby facilitating the aims of the evi
disposed, and frustrating, in some measure, the
objects of the good. The American challenger was
particularly Jealous in cross-examining naturalzed
cluzens so as to afford time for his followers to get
up hustle and pushing, which generally resulted
in the voter being driven from the polls without
depositing his vote. Sergeant Wallace was there
with his squad, bat no exertions were made to keep
the polls open. The polling had scarcely commenced
when naturaiZed citizen had his papers stolen
A young man of the Reform party was arrested
Tor attempting to defend himself against an insult
offered him by one Of the American party, and
whilst in the officers charge, some one dealt him
heavy kick in the thigh. About 10 O'clock a num-
Der OF rowdies from Federal Hill, some of them
wearing blue military caps, and having avis in their
hands, came and increased the already numerous
force. About this time, two brothers, most re-
spectacle residents of the ward, came up and at.
tempted to vote. The elder made the first effort
but was Immediately pushed away, and the other
then went up. One of the rowdies endeavOred to
put him back, but the voter caught him by the
throat and pushed him aside, upon which the whole
gang set upon these two men, and had it not
been for the assistance rendered by Drs Hintze
and Morris, officer Lawton and some other bv-
ISLANDERS, in all probability they would have been
killed, as there repeated shouts of "Where
does he live?-kill him!' However, these gentle
men at length succeeded in rddinr themselves of
the rutfans, but not without being badly beaten
with billies, stabbed with avis and struck and
kicked most brutally. The Federal Hill rowdies
remained about halt an hour, and then went off in
an omnibus. Many naturalized citizens and Re-
formers attempted to deposit their ballots but were
unable to do so, being stabbed with avis and driven
from the polls, and also pelted with eggs About y
O'Clock several hacks came up, filed with the
''roughs" said to belong to the Fourth Ward. the
majority OF them voted here-some changing their
clothing and voting several times The Union en-
CINE house, at the last election, was refuge for
these parties. The Reform Judge of election, be
tween II and | O'clock seeing the folly of remain
ing longer under such insult and mockerv left the
field and there being one to contest the election
every additional hackirl that arrived were allowed
to vote unchallenged. So far the Reporter could
ascertain, there were pistols fired, nor any body
seriously injured during the day, but it NAV be
said that the American party were allowed to do
just as they pleased from 10 O'clock as when decent
and respectable voters saw the condition in which
the polls were, they went away without even max
ing the attempt to vote.
TENTH WARD.
In this ward a number of Reformers took their
stand early at the polls, with the view of keeping
them open and protecting voters. Their efforts,
however, were speedily frustrated by the conduct
OF John Hinesy, who, in spite of the action of the
City Councils on Tuesday afternoon in rejecting
this most disreputabe nomination, appeared as one
of the Judges by appointment of Acting Mayor
Spicer, and signalized the commencement of his
labors by an unprOvoked assault upon Mr.. 7. II.
Martin, the Reform Judge. Erasmus Levy, with
the members OF the Regulator club opposite whose
house the polls were held, made an onslaught on
the Reformers with bricks and firearms. The latter
resisted and were promptly arrested by the police
while Levy and his men armed themselves with
rifles, and formally took possession of the ground
Numbers Of misunderstanding creatures were
brought out from Levy's coop, and voted repeated
lv without hindrance interference and then hur-
ried into hacks and omnbuses to be voted else
where. The election here, everywhere else,
was freud and Il mOckerv, and disgrace to the
very name ofrepublicanism.
ELEVENTH WARD.
From the moment the polls were open, almost
the whole window was taken possession Of by a
gang OF halfgrown boys and men, who resorted to
every method that ruiiiaEism could devise to in
timidate and obstruct the voters who approached
the polls. The RefOcmers exerted themselves
gallantly, until drunken and abandoned scoundreis
enough had gathered from every quarter in such
numbers to render the place one continued scene
OF violence As the other portions of the town had
been surrendered into the hands of the most dis
reputable characters who infest it, it was deemed
useless to prolOng the struggle and the Reformer.
retired at 2 o'clock. DR.. }. Hanson Thomas wa,
al Il. ..
duty, and he behaved manlullv throughout There
were but three or four policemen present, who
acted as most of the officers Of this chest governed
city habitually do.
FOURTEENTH WARD.
These polls held on Baltimore street near Green
street, were early the of violence. About
half past O'Clock a man named McGunnigan was
arrested for disorderly conduct, when another
named James johnson alias Sonny White, residing
in Pierce street. ran up to see what was the ma
and man named Duffy, porter at the Eutaw
House, reached over Johnson's shoulder and shot
him. the ball passing into his head entering through
the eye near the nose. He was taken to the West.
station and attended by Drs Baxlev and
Maund, who could not find the ball. White was
removed to the lniirmary, where he has since died
Duffy also received shot in the leg and was taken
to the station house. where be is held for examina-
ton. Henry Starr, a son of Wesley Starr, Esq.
was shot in the leg; also man named Slime. The
voting after this proceeded quietly until the clos
ing Of the polls, the Rip Raps having entire
possession and allowing only their friends to vote.
FIFTEENTH WARD.
Before the polls opened a disturbance occurred
during which estimable citizen. Mr. Adam B.
Kyle. Jr., doing business in German street, was
shot through the head, by the rullians who had de-
termined to control matters. He was removed to
the residence of his father Hanover street where
he was attended bv Prof Smith and Rich who Cove
the opinion that he could not survice in coniir1na-
ton of which he continued to sink until the af
teTnoon, when he died. His brother, who en-.
deavored TO assist him. was also shot in the leg but
not dangerously hurt. A boy aged IA years named
Basil Gilmore, residing at 90 Ork street, was also
dangerously wounded in the breast, the ball enter
ing three inches before the left nipple and lodging
near the spine. His condition is very critical HI
received the proper surgical aid. A man named
Danner made a narrow escape.-a ball passing
through the collar of his coat. These are the only
disturbances that occurred except the usual push
ing and crowdng, in iurtherance CT Il predeter.
mined purpose to prevent the Reiormers from de
posting their votes. A young man named Ford
employed in the tobacco warehouse, was also shot
in the leg, but not dangerously hurt. No arrests
were made by the police, and at four o'clock not
one policeman was to be seen near the polls
SIXTEENTH WARD.
The voting here proceeded quietly, with the ex
ception OF few knock downs, there being nc
shooting through the dav DURING the afternoon
Sergeant Pamphilion and his officers took a young
man named James Deems to the Southern station
for riotous conduct, but no one appearing against
him. he discharged. Mr. WOOdall. an officer
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, was badly
beaten at these polls The rowdies had matters
their way here.
SEVENTEENTH WARD.
These polls, held at the corner of Light and Hen
rietta streets, were early taken possession of by
party, which prevented anything like Reform vo
ting being done. Creditable authority asserts tina
up to oclOck not fifty Reform voters had deposited
a ballot. During the afternoon q party rallyine
under the cry of "Huuters," began firing dowI
Light street. some distance from the polls. par
ty from the polls rushed into house on the corner
of Light street and armed themselves with muskets
in the very eyes of the police and proceeded to the
scene OF action, but as they found only friends en-
gagged they soon returned. No one was injured anC
no arrests were made. This ward will Of cours,
give 40 immense American majority.
EIGHTEENTH WARD
Before sunrise yesterday morning party with
drum and fife paraded the streets. Prior to tin
opening of the polls AR. Felix McCurley a respect
able merchant, who was holding he Reform ticket
was approached nv one of the Little Fellow Clul
and informed that he could not hold those ticket
there. On Mr. McCurley's declining to give then
up he was struck a violent blow in the face and WI
believe knocked down. Mr.. Henry Drakelv inter
fered and dealt the assailant telling blow on thu
head with his cane. rush of the rowdies com
PEELED Mr.. Drakely to retire from the ground ant
Mr. McCurley also went home. The voting pro
ceeded for some time without great disturbance
very few of the RefOrmers venturiur behind th
barricade which was erected before the window
After some time, however disturbance occurred
and man of foreign appearance was pushed ont
followed by crowd yellingand striking at him will
fists and bilies. The man made gallant res stanc
striking as he backed with something in his hand
not weapon however. He finally was able to rul
a short distance when he stumbled and fell over
cellar door. \ swarm of rOwdies surrounded hin
and there was every indication that he would be
killed. He managed however to rise and make
his escape. From this period the ward was entirely
in the hands of the Americans the Reformers cen
orally retiring from the polls.
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