Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-07-14
Terrible Riot in New York.
Orange Procession Attacked by Hi
berniaus.
THE TROOPS CALLED OUT.
A Large Number Killed & Wounded

THE TROOPS CALLED OUT.
A Large Number Killed & Wounded.
SERIOUS apprehcnsions have been
entertained by the authorities in
New York City for some days past,
regarding an anticipated collision
between the Protestant and Catho-
lie Irish on the occasion Of the cell
ebration by the former Of the ami
versary Of the battle of the Boyne,
fought in Ireland in 1870, between
the troops of the Prince OF Orange
and those of James III. These APP
prehensions have proved well found
ed. On Wednesday bloody riot,
instigated and carried out by the
Hibernian Catholic societies, fol-
lowed the attempt of the Orange
men to parade. The former made
threats that if the Orangemen at
tempted to parade they would be
attacked and driven from the streets.
The attempt to carry the threat into
effect was the cause Of the riot.
The police authorities at first, in
their desire to prevent a collision,
issued q proclamation forbidding
the Orange procession. Gov. Hoff-
man promptly repudiated this con-
cession to the mob, and issued, on
Tuesday evening, a counter-procla-
nation, pledging protection to all
bodies of meu who desired to as
semble and march in peaceful pro-
cession, at the same time calling
out the military in strong force to
preserve public order. At the same
time extraordinary precautions were
taken by the police authorities,
1900 policemen, well armed, were
posted in places where trouble was
apprchended, and on the morning
of the 18th, nine regiments of the
National Guard, besides regulars
from Governors Island, Forts Ham
ilton and Schuyler, were under arms,
under the immediate command of
Gen. Shaler. The hour fixed for
the Orangemen's parade was $3.50
p. NJ, but during the morning Of
Wednesday numerous gatherings
of Irish laborers were seen around
liquor stores, and some rioting oc-
cured in the upper part of the city.
What occurred in the afternoon is
told in the following dispatches:
New York, July 18th.
As early as this morning crowds of
Orangemen were collected around their
headquarters, corner of Goth street,
where the procession was to start from.
In a building on the corner where the
second lodge hold their meetings were
gathered members to the number of
about 200, with a few women. The men
wore orange scarfs, and had revolvcrs
and swords about them. Police to the
number of about 400 arrived about half
past ten O'Clock, under head Inspec
tor Jamison. Police were placed about
half way down the avenue, on both sides,
to prevent any one not member Of the
Of the Orange fraternity from entering
the line. Several persons representing
themselves to be Orangemen were allow
ed to pass through, but being rather
suspicious looking, were arrested by the
police, and on about twenty were found
revolvers and pistols of all kinds, clubs,
and old rusty swords. From one man
was taken seven shoe. er loaded, a box
of cartridges and 70 | containing the
names of nearly one hundred volunteers,
who were ready for duty Every few
minutes arrests were made, a d II al
most every case firearms were found on
the prisoners.
A fellow represent ng himself as 4 re-
porter had furnished himself with a four
shooter and ammunition, and club
BY two O'Clock the neighborhoo of The
Orange headquarters became crowded
and the police had great difficulty in keep,
ing the mob within bounds About hall
past two the Orangemen formed on Goth
street below Sth avenue, and at the same
time the BED regiment, under its comman-
der, marched past and formed a line on
5th avenue, where they loaded with ball
and cartridges, Next came the 9th rcgi-
ment, which took up position to the
north of the Bed The police were on
the east side Of the street and the military
on the west, and it would seem to be the
intention to have the Orangcmcn march
between the two files They presented
small appearance, numbering scarcely
900. They had two banners-onc the
stars and stripes, the other banner bear
ing the picture of William of Orange on
horseback, and n small one with the in
scription: American Frcemen fall in"
After waiting sometime for band of
music it left and the line formed
About this time the police on the other
side of the street made a rush on the mob
1t was feared that general raw would
take place, but all was quiet, and at 3
O'Clock the squad heading the procession
started. 1t was attacked by the rioters,
who were quickly put to flight by the
police. A large number of rioters were
dubbed and taken prisoners. At Goth
street the 9th regiment charged the mob
with fixed bayonets. Several persons
were killed or wounded among them
one woman.
Col. Fisk was shot through the ankle.
Capt. Spencer Of the 9th was killed by
his own men while firing a voley into the
rioters Lieut. Page of the 9th regiment,
and an advertising agent of the grand
opera were MORALLY wounded
Between 25th and Goth streets the mob
fired three shots at the procession. The
returned the fire killing eight and
wounding thirteen. Two boys and
lady were shot, antlten citizens and three
soldiers killed
Coming down the avenue at the corner
of 33d street. the 9th regiment fired upon
the mob killing and wounding twelve
One policeman was shot dead.
The fight on 24th street and 9Th avenue
was more severe than first reported.
Over $50 of the mob were certainly kill
ed and wounded Besides those already
reported was the Captain and privates
of the eth regiment, and sergeant of the
9th.