The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-10-11

free access was given to them George Wm. Brown
and ). TeacIe Wallis, ESqrs., and other gentlemen
OF the Reform Committee also nObly breasted the
ruilianism by which they surrounded. Mr..
Brown, who stood at the window until 3 o'clock as
challenger, was punctured thirteen times with
avis md needles, and calmly stood all the oppro-
brlOus language heaped upon him.
The arrest OF Mr.. Samuel Hart an old and high
ly respectable citizen of the ward, principally be-
cause he did not quietly submit to being pierced
with avis, and did not like the application of COW
itch to his person, was of the early events of
the day. showing the camplicity of the authorities
with rulianism. lie was carried off with great
violence, and not allowed to lo5k for his hat which
had been knocked off, and on reaching the station
the magistrate not having arrived he was put
back and locked up, although a few minutes pre-
yious the officer in charge had discharged Erasmus
Levy who had been brought to the station, charged
with assaulting Mr.. Henry Dukehart Levy could
be dismissed without the magistrate, but aged
and respectable citizen must be locked un.
After o'clock the polls in this ward were in full
possession OF gang of most desperate rowdies,
who had their own way for the balance of the af-
ternOOn, during which Reformers scarcely attempt
ed to vote. The result, however, shows that the
Reform candidate was elected despite the illegal
votes cast against him. Marshal Herring attempt
ed to protect voter at this ward during the af-
ternoon, but the "Regulators" laughed at him and
severely matreated the man he was taking up to
vote.
ELEVENTH WARD.
There no disturbance of serious nature at
the polls of this ward up to the hour of closing,
and the police, under Captain Brashears, did their
duty well.
TWELFTH WARD.
The voting at this ward progressed quietly until
the closing Of the polls.
THIRTEENTH WARD
No opposition and quiet poll.
FOURTEENTH WARD.
Some disturbances occurred at this ward, but
they were promptly suppressed by the police.
FIFTEENTH WARD.
During the morning party of at least twenty
persons, some of whom were armed with avis, had
possession of the space Immediately in front of the
window and assaulted several persons particularly y
naturaiZed citizens. Mr.. William Sherlock was
punctured with an awl, were several others. Mr..
Moore, an apOthecary, received violent blow in
the face whilst assisting friend to approach the
window and vote. One man observed make
five attempts to vote, but in each the rowdies
pushed him away. The quota of police were pres
ent but did not interfere.
Mr. W. A Marburg, enterprisng merchant,
was driven from the window. After great deal
of trouble he made his way to the window when
he was stabbed with avis, and his calls on the po-
lice Tor protection were UNDECIDED. So painful
was the intiction Of the wounds that he was obliged
to get out of the crowd as best he could
Mr.. Harrig, n stove dealer, corner of Hanover
and Hill Streets was assaulted and violently kicked
at the 18th ward polls, for trying to reach the
ballot,box. German, Charles Myers, wholesale
naturalization papers to the judges of the 18th
ward. One of the judges tore a piece from the
paper, so that it could be recognized if presented
again, and sent him away without receiving his
vote W. G.. Fosbenner, one of the judges of
this ward, resigned early in the day on the plea of
sickness, and another appointed to the vacancy.
During the afternoon it not necessary for
the rowdies here to trouble themselves much about
blocking up the polls as their conduct of the morn
ing had intimidated so many from exercising their
rights as treemen
SIXTEENTH WARD.
Shortly after the polls opened there was an at
tempt made to drive off naturalzed citizens but it
was not successful. During the afternoon the
roughs, however, began to assemble in considera-
BILE numbers, and it was soon apparent that natu-
rallied citizens could not vote without endanger-
ing their lives. Several of the Reformers whilst
endeavoring to vote, were treated with considera-
BILE violence, and finally prevented from voting.
sEyENTEETH WARD.
For the most part the voting at this ward was
suffered to go on without much hindrance on the
part of the rowdies present. Occasionally, how
ever, the Reformers suffered severely. In one in
stance, Mr. Warner, residing on Charles street near
Williamson alley, the place of holding the 18th
ward polls, in attempting to vote was pierced seven
times with avis and knives. Two punctures in the
arm and side are quite serious. and Yesterday Mr.
Warner confined to his house under the care of
DR.. BOnsal.
EIGHTEENTH WARD.
A manifest disposition to riot was evinced at this
ward Immediately the polls were opened-but some
arrests were made and the disturbances for time
were quelled. As the day advanced, however, the
crowd in attendance became very large and the
system of intimidation, which was so successful
began to be enforced here also. \ en-
tleman named Samuel Thomas was struck by a feI-
low who was taken into custody by Sergeant Stan
field. lie was imprisoned in the Western station,
and gave the name of Otho Thomas Another
man named Page considerably advanced in years,
was, during rush OF one of the rOwdv clubs, very
severely injured in the face, his left eve being
deeply cut. lie conducted away from the
scene by the police
About II o'clock large gang of rowdics, headed
by Gregory Barrett, appeared on the ground, and
took temporary possession Of the polls, and beat
number OF persons very severe V. The police were
too few in numbers to cope with them, and several
gentlemen started for the Mayors office to appeal
for more policemen. The Mayor, accompanied by
the Hon. Anthony Kennedy, very promptly repair
ed to the ward, but before he reached there pOr-
tion of the rioters had left their circuit to the
other wards, and the balance being informed that
the Mayor was coming, were at once on their good
behavior-as quiet as schoolbOys when they hear
their masters footsteps. HIS Honor after erpres-
sing has qualification that order reigned IN the Eight
eenth trdrd, and receiUing three cheers from the
"boys," took has departure, and oim fifteen minutes
noIesshan dozen uoters dragged from. the polls
and driren off. This state of affairs, with occasion
al intervals of quiet continued during the balance
of the day. Among those seriously injured wa; Mr..
Page, machnst, of West Fayette street, who was
knocked down, his face stamped on, and his nose
badly broken, for having attempted to convey one
of his workmen to the window. During the after
noon A. l.. Knott, Esq, endeavored to protect a
man assaied by mob, at the head of which was
Gregory Barrett, whom they were beating with
clubs. He begged them not to kill the man, when
the party turned upon him and, running him up
against house, badly beat him. He was rescued
from them through the efforts of Mr.. James Stock
dale and other gentlemen.
NINETEENTH WARD.
There was no disturbance at the polls of serious
nature.
TWENTIETH WARD.
More scenes of violence and intimidation occur
red in this ward than in any other in this city,
with the exception, perhaps, of the Tenth. Soon
after the polls opened number of disoTderlv char
acters attempted to block up the gangway, and ii.
nally matters came to such crisis that the Judges
were compelled to close the windows and the vo-
ting ceased. We quote what follows from the col
umns of the American:
The outlaws, amongst whom was James Morgan,
then shouted, ''Wade in, Plugs! yonder's the Re-
formers" They all dashed across the street. but,
being met by the Reformers in most resoute man
ner, no violence was resOrted to. Matters became
more quiet, and the voting progressed for short
time in peace. About this period Mr.. J. ii. Thomas
was standing opposite the polls, quietly conversing
with some of his friends. when rush was made
towards the place at which he was standing, and a
man near him struck. The melee becoming
general, Mr.. Thomas was compelled to defend him
self, and vigorously applied his cane on the head of
his assailants; suddenly man, whose name we be
lieve is James johnson, cried out, ''He is drawing
pistol" This created a general stir, and Mr..
Thomas was arrested and taken to the Western
station house, where he was honorably discharged
from custody.
Mr. George Beam became involved in the melee
and compelled to stand on the defensive; he
was Immediately arrested by the police, and whilst
in their custody was severely beaten by the sur
rounding crowd. He taken to the station
house, but subsequently, discharged.
Mr.. Highland was compelled for some time to de-
fend himself and finally drew pistol on his assail-
ants. Officer Higgins Immediately seized the wea-
pom, and Mr.. Ii. was taken off from the scene o
action.
Between one and two o'clock Bernard Carter
Esq, whilst quietly standing in the vicinity of the
polls. was dealt severe blow with billy on the
right side of the face. The injury to Mr.. Carter
was fortunately slight. No arrest was made
Mr.. William W. Frush, of the firm of Frush &
Snyder, was struck on the face with a billy, and
severely injured. His right cheek bone, it ii
thought, is broken. No arrest, We believe, was
made.
Mr.. Chapman member of the Central Reform
Committee, was,we understand, compelled to leave
threats Of personal violence. Mr.. Placide, the
American nominee, escorted Mr. Chapman from
the ground.
Messrs. George Hylan, Levin Gale and Bernard
Carter were also maltreated at the polls.
At the closing of the polls another outrage was
committed. During the time the vote was being
counted, gang of about dozen men were at the
door, occasionally receiving pieces ofpaper through
the crack, showing the progress of the count, to
read which matches were lit every time des,
patch was received. The man inside was called
"Jerre," and the door was finally opened and they
were all admitted, when the lights put out,
the box smashed, and the ballots scattered. The
poll-book saved by the clerk, which shows that
Lose votes were poed altogether, of which s2l
had been counted.