The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-07-13


tsrs, but no casualties were reported at that
hour
moo OF lrishmen gathered around the Fee
man headquarters, on avenue A, and demand
ed the arms. Gen. Nutter refused to give them
up. The mob then attacked the Fenian armorv
but were driven off by the police and detacb.
ment of the 18th regiment
AT +. M. reports were received that the
troops were firing on the mob on avenue A
and two soldiers had been killed.
The Harpers' building was attacked by the
mob, who were repulsed.
1t was reported that the rioters had pressed
all conductors and drivers and many passen-
gers on the 9Th avenue railroad into their ser
vice and cut the telegraph wires on that avenue
Full Account Of the Riot.
New YORK, July 12.-As early as o'clock
this morning crowds of Orangemen were col.
lected around their headquarters, on the cor
ner of 10Th street and 9th avenue, from where
the procession was TO start. In the building
on the corner, where two lodges hold their
meetings, were gathered $50 or 200 members,
together with a few women. Most of the men
wore orange scarfs and had revOlvers and
swords about them. -Four hundred policemen
arrived about half past 10 o'clock under lead of
Inspectors Jameson and Waling, and placed
one squad on SOth street and Sth avenue,
another ON 18th street and small corps on 10Th
street, ABOUT half way down the block on both
sides of the avenue, to prevent any not mem
bers of the Orange fraternity from entering
the lines. Several persons representing them
selves to be Orangemen were allowed to pass
through but being rather suspicious looking
were search by the police, and on about twenty
found revolvers. pistols of all kinds, clubs and
old rusty swords. From enc man was taken a
seven shooter, a loaded box of cartridges and a
roll containing the names of nearly 100 volun-
teers who mad got ready to do du6y. Every
few minutes arrests were made, and in almost
every case fire arms were taken from the pris-
oners. A fellow, representing himself as re-
porter, had furnished himself with a four
shooter, ammunition and club. He gave his
name as McGinness, and was taken in charge
together with his companion. Towards 2
O'Clock the neighbOrhood of the Orange head
quarters became intensely crowded, and the
police had much difficulty in keeping the mob
within bounds
1AOoug nail pdot q tuo OTduStuutu IOTueU Ou
18th street, below 9Th avenue, and at the same
time the 22d regiment, under Col. Porter,
marched past aud formed in line on 9Th avenue,
where they loaded with ball cartridges; next
came the 9th regiment, which took up posi-
ton to the north of 22d street. The police
were the east side of the street and the military
on the west, and it would seem to be the in
tention to have the Orangemen march between
the two files They presented very small
appearance and did not number over 600
They had two banners-one the Stars and
Stripes, another bearing picture of William
Of Orange on horseback and small one with
the inscription, "AmerIcan Freeman, tall in."
After waiting some time for a band OF music it
at last arrived and the line was formed. About
this time the police stationed On the other side
of the street made a rush ON the mob and it
was feared that a general row would take place.
1t was quieted and at o'clock the signal for
starting was given. The procession started
and was twice attacked by rioters, who were
quickly put to flight by the police. A large
number of rioters were dubbed and taken
prisoners. -..- -r
The slaughter Begias-.CoI. Fiske wound
ed--Capt. Spencer Killed and Lieut.
Page Morally Wouaded.
At 18th street the 9th regiment charged the
mob with fixed bayonets. Several persons
were killed and 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 volley into the rioters
Lieut. Page, of the 9th regiment, and adver-
Using agent of the Grand Opera House, was
mortally wounded. Between 18th and 18th
streets the mob fired three shots at the process
sion. The military returned the fire, killing
and wounding 10 Two boys and lady were
shot.
Sixteen Cstizens and Three Soldiers
were killed coming down the avenue. At the
corner of 23d street the 84th regiment fred
upon the mob, killing and twelve. One po-
1fceman was shot dead
Mayor Hall and Superintendent Kelso
Denounced.
Merchants at the Produce Exchange this af-
ternOOn passed resolutions severely denounc-
ing Mayor Hall and Superintendent Kelso for
issuing the order forbidding the Orange parade
and thanking Gov. Hoffman for the prompt
manner in which he relieved the city from the
odlum OF being governed by rabble
Prompt Action of the Police
The; police seized 200 stand of arms at the
and brought them to police headquarters. The
mob did not wait to learn the business of the
police but fled at their approach About 300
men obtained arms from the Hibernia Hall
and proceeded towards the west side of the
city, mo doubt intending to intercept the Orange
procession. large body of police were sent
in pursuit of them. A man named Conrad
Freeman was knocked down and beaten in
shocking manner. He was taken to the 14tb
precinct station house and attended by the
police surgeon. The police, backed by the 84th
regiment, made raid on Hibernie Hall. The
mob ran like sheep. A large number were ar
rested and locked up, revOvers and pistols be-
ing found upon their persons. The arms were
removed by the 84th regiment and taken to
the central office.
Rebels in the Rauhs
William Hennessy and Patrick O'Grady, of
the 9th precinct, refused to fight and their
buttons were cut off and the men locked mp
The Streets Cleared.
Just before the Orange procession formed
300 Hibernlans, all armed, with loud cheer
took possession of 10Th street immed lately op-
posite the police, who stood quietly waiting for
orders. When the orders came the street was
marched quickly oown 29th street toward 9TH
avenue and two others marched, one up and
one down, 9Th avenue and the Hibernians dis
persed. No shots were fired but clubs were
freely used. Iu an instant the streets were
empty, every shop had its shutters up and
nothing but policemen in sight with the ex-
ception of an intrepid photographer who adj
insted his apparatus in view of the row.
Gen. Shaler at fist advised the Orangmen
not to bear banners, bat finally told them to
carry what they pleased. Orangemen then
gave three cheers foa Gov. Randolph ard
three more for the Stars and Stripes. The
Master then exhorted the brothers to keep the
peace and maintain their dignity, and on no
account retalate for blows or insults while on
the march; any brother behaving disorderly
would be expelled from the order The cues
ton then arse whether ladies should Join the
procession in carriages. The ladies were not
afraid, but finally concluded to go home and
wait the result. One brother was pointed out
as we'll known to visit Catholics, and he was
requested not to go out, for if he did there
would surely be riot. Thomas Bennett then
offered prayer for divine protection ON this
great day. .s
Gov Hoffman, accompanied by several ofic-
ials, drove up the avenue while the procession
was moving up 9Th avenue, Notwithstanding
the dark appearance around. Soldiers two
deep lined the avenue for eight block, and
thousands of policemen were also present. The
pavements, windows and every inch of room
was occupied by dense crowd. As soon as
of the city were closed, and in the jewelry and
some other stores the valuables were removed
from the show windows. The Post Office is
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