Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-12-21

WENDELL PHILLIPS AT BosroN.-Speaks at
MI:te Hal oH % MObs and Education Last
Sabbath forenoon was sadly desecrated at Music
Hall, Boston, while the Twenty eighth Congre-
gational Society was holding their usual Sunday
meeting, 1t being the scene of immense excite
ment, hooting, groaning, and threatenings on the
part Of thirty-h Ave hundred persons assembled at
the hall to hear Wendell Phillips
IL having been rumored for the past few days
that Mr: Phillips was likely to be mobbed and
assaulted, a large detachment of police were sta
toned in two small rooms near the platform and
In various parts OF the hall and building. The
regular religious exercises OF the day were COM
menced In the usual manner, Mr.. Phillips an
Oppression shall not always reign,
There comes brighter day,
When freedom, burst from every chain,
Shall have triumphant sway.
At this time the hall was densely tnrong ed ; nd
crowds surrounding the doors.
Mr. Phillips then commenced his address on
7" Mobs and Education" His remarks were bit
he requested silence and decorum In the hall ap-
propriate to the day, during his remarks Mr.
Phillips was frequently hissed by some and loudly
applauded by others. The excitement was very
great, and the speaker was only at times audible.
He proces ded to comment on the right Of free
speech, self-government, the formation Of our
Government, our past history, and said govern
ments are not made-they grow; hearts are the
best logicians - After making some lengthy re-
marks relative to all men being elig gble to public
office, and commenting on the press in general in
most unfavorable terms, he proceeded to examine
Of what material the mob was composed that in
vades the fremont Temple. Insta ntly there arose
a Tremendous shouting mingled with Misses and
groans. The speaker attempted to show that
Richard :. Fay was the ring leader of a mob.
A voice." No.n [Sampingand applaudlng. j
Phillips Profound logician, Mr.. Fay.
At length he prepared to leave the hall, but the
crowd so tightly wedged him in that he could
make but slow progress After considerable de-
lay Mr.. Phillips and his friends who had con-
sented to act as his body guard for the occasion,
got clear OF the platform, and were borne out of
the hall into the passage-way. Here an attempt
was made to get at him, but the police rushed In
and prevented all serious consequences. Mr..
Phillips was closely surrounded by the police,
Dr. H. J. Bowditch, and many Of bis friends In
this manner he was conveyed home In the mid
die OF the street, amid cheering, hootng, yelling,
threats, and all manner Of noises Some called
him " white negro" others said bite his head
off, 90 down with the abolitionists," 4" and the
like The scene was unprecedented in the an
Philli ps entered the house and the door had been
safely closed behind him, deputy Chief of Police,
Ham, requested the crowd to dsperse. Hereupon
arose cries Of GO No, we wont GO"
Mr.: Ham-You must 60 home Ha! has and
loud laughter
Mr.. ham-Any man who don't clear the street,
IL he gets In the lock the fault is not my own
The police attempted to clear the streets but the
crowd-or rather mob-refused to move off
Mr.. Ham-Clear the streets, and all who will
not move take them to the lookup.
After strenuous efforts the part of the police
the mob was finally dispersed. 1t was a mos,
boisterous and exciting scene. The Union men
are desperate and determined.