Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-07-10
Mars and Venus in the Ascerdant-Riot
Reaultina from PaaaionnI Attraction.

A riot occurred on Vine-street Hill last
Sunday afternoon, which originated In very
singular manner, and resulted in quite Sc
rious injury to couple Of men. The pro-
cession of Bakers marched to that place. and
while there they proceeded 10 amuse them
selves, each coupie-for there were number
offemales in the party-after the bent of their
own inclination.
One man, whose name we were unable TO
learn, in company with woman, of whom
he seemed 10 bevery fond, separated himself
from the company and sat down upon the
grass in close proximity to the residence of
William Niehaus. The pair had not been
seated long before they began 70 indulge
themselves In all the expression of amorous
regard, when Mr.. n, thinking the woman
was his daughter, ran to rescue her from
the apparently affectionate, but unchaste en-
braces of her male companion.
Upon arriving at the spot he discovered his
mistake, and began TO expostulate with the
pair upon their conduct, and the effect il
would have upon his children, who had not
only witnessed their amorous encounter, but
had also heard their endearing expressions.
This interruption seemed impertinent TO the
lascivious baker who rose, and drawing a
slung-shot, proceeded TO use it very freely
upon the head, face and shoulders of the
man who had presumed TO dictate what his
morals should be, or how he should give ex-
preston to his passion. Ir. .-g'Tr. .s
Niehaus Immediately "went i'm after the
most orthodox prize-ring style, and soon sue
ceeded in disarming his opponent. II was
now his turn to use the weapon, and he did
il in the most scientific manner cutting the
head of the baker very badly and in few
minutes rendering him entirely horS du
combat
The vanquished bread-maker ran to his
companions, informed them of the manner
in which he had been treated, and implored
their assistance. The company en- mdsse ran
to the house, Knocked down a man whom
they found at the gate searched the premises
| to find the person who had beaten their COM
rade, and, being disappointed, broke-the win
| dows in their thirst for revenge, and COM
mitted sundry depredations more remarkable
for violence, rage and malice than any other
human quality.
Yesterday, warrants were Issued for the
arrest of the entire party, and II is more than
probable the affair win come before the Police
Court in some shape within few days. Poth
the parties are said TO have been quite seri-
ously injured by the pugilistic encounter, but
| notwithstanding the melee, which was very
| general, and in which, as Will be seen, the
female took prominent part, she escaped
entirely unhurt.
4 This locality has been very productive o
riot and bloodshed of late, but they have
usually originated in the exercise of som,
other appetite; and devotion to Bacchui
seems to have been, in the past, more prolific
of this kind OF quarrels than any act o.
reverence to Venus. We earnestly hope
that hereafter, whether those who resort tc
this locality WOO the merry god or th'
| laughter-loving queen, they may do it in
more peaceful manner, and escape withou
broken heads.