Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-05-24
THE MosILE RIOT.

In command Of the United States troops,
kindly sent the Baud of the Fifteenth In
fantry TO the meeting, which enlivened the
occasion with some fpe music. Gustavus
Horton, Esq, a gentleman whose nephew
was murdered in tho New Orleans riot, r.
sided s
Judge Kelley proceeded as far as to say
that he was here, not as one of their papers
had stated, the representative OF any fac
ton, but to speak in behalf Of the whole
people and the whole country Of the Uni
ted States. The faction / serve Is the
thirty-two millions of the American people,
and / will serve them before the world
| thank you for coming to hear that no.
torious Radical from Pennsylvania. Dem
agogues made the war; They kept the
South apart from heNorth, and would not
let them lsssf-uuP words, as tho editor of
the Mobile Times is trying to do. They
are at their work again, aud they want to
keep US asundcr. But we willtake coun-
sci together in spite Of all the editorial
quilts In the State. The speaker referred
to the statement Of Alexander ii. Stephens
that. slavery was the foundation stone Of
the Confederacy, and said that the colorcd
people knew that their old masters, during
ibe war, were fighting to keep them in
bondage. tApplause. He was here To-
night to speak as he could not have done
before the war They would not dare to
listen to him; they were not allowed to
read a Northern newspaper. fla man on
the cars was found with one in his pockets
he would be haunted like felon. lCheers.
While the rights Of free speech aud free
press are preserved we never can be cursed
with another var.
Here there was some interruption on
the outskirts Of the meeting. with cries of
"Put him down." Then the riot COM
menced, aud the Judges speech was
brought to sudden conclusion.
The firing, which commenced at the
place Of meeting, extended to several streets
in the vicinity
A report has just been made TO Col
Sheppard that y negro is lying dead on
Cedar street, few blocks above the scene
of the riot lie has detailed guard to
take possession Of that locality until
morning.
The whole military force, who are en-
camped abouta mile from the place 81
meeting, have been ordered into the city,
and now ars posted at different points.
prepared for any attempt, or a renewal OF
the riot
Judge Kelley very coolly descended from
the platform in the midst of the fire, pushed
hotel in safety
1t is said that sevcral white men, who
probably. bad no-part in the attack, were
Slot in the melee. Mr.. Goldsmith was
killed, and Mr.. Sadberry, late Chief OF
Police, was shotin tho forehead. A DO
liccman had ball put through his wrist.
1t appears that shotguns aud muskcts,
as we'll as pistols, were used, but the firing
was so rapid and continuous that it was
difficult to tell what kind Of arms were
employed.
If any disposition to renew tho riots Is
shown it is probable that the city will be
placed under martial law. Col. Sheppard
is now in council with Mayor Withers
upon the subject, and before morning we
shall know the result of their consula-
tons.
New York, May lG.
A special says ofIhe Mobile riot:
The leader, David Files. who fred the
FIRST shot at Chief Of Police Carpenter, is
the only one arrested. 1t is said he aimed
directly ut Judge Kelly. lie was held to
bail this morning in SIS 900 by Mayor With.
er, but has not obtained bonds.
1t is certain the attack on the negroes
was continued for a considerable distance
from the scene of action, as many were
shot FIVE or six. squares off, Shots were
fred from the roof Of store kept by Mr.
Wolf direetly opposite the stand, and from
the windows Of house kept by a man
named Brooks, at the corner of Royal
street. Ii is believed here shots were also
fred from the side windows Of John For
sythe's house. editor ofth Register, which
oyerlooks the stand.I cannot youeh for
the truth Of this, as sat in front Of the
window, and the balls mus. have struck
behind ne.
The excitement to day is so great that
the investigation is postponed, and the
Mayor and Colonel Sheppard will make a
rigid inquiry into the matter. The Uni
ted States troops are still posted through
out the city, squad occupying the front
of the Battle House.
\ large and very harmonious meeting
of whites and blacks was held this eye-
ming. Speeches were made by Hon Alex
McKinstry, Major s. Paul, OF the Times,
and others.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
Whereas, At "a meeting On the night of
May II, there were disturbances and dis.
orders, resulting in most lamentable con-
sequences; be it resolved,
First-We deeply deplore the unfortu-
nate occurrences which took place at said
meeting, and desire TO express, in the
strongest terms, Our disapprobation of
them.
Second-We are Of opinion the disturb
ances at said meeting were wholly unpre-
naeditated, and the result of the accidental
excitement to which a large ass0mblage
are subject.
Third-In our opinion our people are
not disposed to impede in any manner the
free exercise of speech, by all and every
class of persons.
The Democratic papers crow Justify over
the election of part Of their candidates in