Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1871-12-27
THE CAUSE.

OF Londonderry, in the north of Ire
land, to-day.
THE CAUSE.
Preparations were made for some
time past by the Prentice Boys and
members of other organized Protes-
tant associations for the celebration OF
the anniversary of the closing of the
gates of the city by the inhabitants
against the troops of King James II.
This act was accomplished, il is
claimed, on the 18th of December at
the commencement of the famous
seige of Derry, in the year 1859.
The Lord Lieutenant and magis-
terial authorities, acting in the Queen
name, posted a proclamation on the
walls and other public places, forbids
ding the procession of the Prentice
Boys to take place at the present
moment, although it was customary
in times past.
The proclamation recited the clauses
of the Anti-Processions act which was
passed by Parliament some few years
since, by virtue of which the parading
with party banners and enlblems and
music was made penal offence, pun
ishable with fine and imprisonment.
or both, on prosecution of the parties
so offending by the Attorney General.
His Excellency forbid 'all process
siong or tumultuous assemblages Of
people in Londonderry.
A large force of military-reinforce-
ments OF cavalry having been marched
into the town from the neighboring
stations-was held in readiness for the
purpose Of preserving the peace and
enforcing the law il necessary.
THE CHURCH IN DEFIANCE OF THE
STATE.
The Bishopof the lately Established
Church in the Diocese of Derry took
a view of the coming occasion differ
ent from that held by the cival au-
thorities.
In the course Of his sermon deliver
ed in the Cathedral on Sunday His
Lordship referred to the approaching
demonstration of the 'Prentices. He
took the opportunity to condemn the
act of the Lord Lieutenant forbidding
it, and thus defended to a great extent
a defiant assertion of a much con-
troverted principle, in opposition to
the law, from the pulpit.
THE "BOYs" IN LINE.
The prentice Boys anniversary
procession was consequently formed
10 the streets of Derry this morning.
The men mustered for parade under
the leadership of Mr.. Johnston, Men,
Der of Parliament.
OPPOSED.
The prOcessiOnists attempted to
march to the Protestant Cathedral for
the purpose of attending divine wor-
ship and hear the sermon, pulpit
discourse being delivered yearly on
the occasion of display.
The stipendiary magistrate of the
Crown, who supersedes the local muni-
cipality at such moments, warned the
men to disDerse
IN COMBAT.
The prentice Boys, not needing the
the admonition, were assailed by the
police of the Royal Irish Constabulary
force, the police being supported by
the soldiers of the line. A force of
cavalry and the constsbulary charged
upon the 'Prentices and dispersed the
procession.
SEVERE WOUNDS.
A severe fight ensued between the
mob and the military, dur
ing the progress of which many per-
sons were hurt.
THE CROWD DISPERSED.
The crowd in the streets was finally
and the highways cleared
by the soldiers.
A RENEWAL OF THE TUNULT FEARED.
Great excitement prevails in Lon
and renewal of the fight
ing is regarded as imminent, although
the city remained perfectly tranquil
during the afternoon and evening.
No trouble is anticipated from the
Roman Catholic inhabitants.