The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-07-20
THE RIOTERS REFUSED
Al PERSONS KILLED!
n E - F.E
1856 FOUNDED.

Wednesday, July 12th was the anniversary of
the battle of the Boyne, in which King William
of Orange. or William the Third of England, in
1850, with his combined forces, won victory
over King James, commanding an army COM
posed mostly of Irish Catholics. For some time
previous to this day the Orangemen had been
making extensive preparations for the celebra-
ton of the anniversary by a grand procession,
the display of banners, sc. These preparations
excited the ancient and unquenehable hatred of
the Irish Catholics towards the Orangemen, and
threats were made that the procession would be
attacked and broken up. These demonstrations
have SO frequently been the occasion Of bloody
riots in England and Ireland. that they have
been prohibited by law there. Fearing bloody
riot. which might result in the destruction of
life. limb and property. the city authorities de-
termined to prevent the threatened disturbance,
and Superintendent Kelso, on Monday, the 10th
inst, issued an order forbidding the Orange
demonstration as also the contemplated '' target
excursion % of the Hibernians, on the ground
that they threatened the peace of the city.
On Tuesday evening Governor Hoffman arriv-
ed in the city. and issued his proclamation re-
yoking the order of Superintendent Kelso. de-
claring that all persons who desired to march in
procession through the city should be permitted
to do so, and that he would use all the civil and
military power he possessed to protect them in
so doing, and warming all persons from creating
any disturbance, or making an attack on the
procession. rsra sa7a=
On Wednesday, the demonstration took place,
and, as was feared, a most bloody riot occurred,
resulting in the killing of forty-one persons
and the wounding of one hundred and fifty SIX
many were innocent citizens, including wo
men and little children. Strange to say that not
ooff
The daily papers are filled with dispatches
giving the details of the horrible affair, of which
we can find room for only small part:
NEW YORK, July 12-As early as eight this
morning crowds of Orangemen were collected
around their headquarters, on the corner of 29th
to start from In the building ON the corner
where two lodges hold their meetings, were
gathered members to the number of about 200
together with q few women. Most of the men
wore orange scarfs. and had swords and revolv
Police to the number of 400, arrived at half
past ten, under the lead of inspectors Jameson
and Walling, who placed one squad on 18th ST.
small corps on 29th street. about half way down
the block on both sides of the avenue, to prevent
ternity from entering the lines. Several persons
representing themselves as Orangemen were al
lowed to pass through, but being rather suspi-
on about twenty were found reYolvers, pistols,
all kinds Of clubs, and old rusty swords. From
one man was taken q seven-Shooter, loaded, a
box OF cartridges, and roll containing the
names of nearly 100. volunteers who had got
ready to do duty. A fellow representing him.
self as a reporter had furnished himself with
four shooter and ammunition and club. He
gave his name as McGuinness. He was taken in
charge with companion named American.
Toward two O'Clock the neighborhoed of the
and the police had much difficulty in Keeping
the mob within bounds, About hall past two the
Orangemen formed on Twenty ninth street, be-
low Eighth avenue, and at the same time the
Twenty second regiment under Colonel Porter,
marched past and formed in line on Eighth ave-
nue., where they loaded with ball and cartridges.
Next came the Sixth regiment which took up a
position to the north of the Twenty second. The
police were the east side of thu street and the
military on the west, and it would seem to be the
Intention IN It to have the orangemen march between
They presented a very small appearance, num-
berlng scarcely two hundred men. They had
two banners, one the stars and stripes. and the
other banner bearing a picture of " lillian of
Orange on horseback, and a small one with the
inscription. american freemen fall in'' After
waiting some time for the band of music, it at
last arrived and the line.was formed About
this time the police stationed on the other side
feared that general row would take place but
it was quieted, and at three O'Clock the signal
for starting was given.
The procession started and was twice attacked
by the rioters who were quickly put to flight by
the police. Large numbers of rioters were
I At AtTwenty-sixth street the Ninth Regiment
charged the mob with fixed bayonets. Several
one woman. Colonel Fisk was Shot through the
ankle, Captain Spencer. of the Ninth, was
the rioters; Lieqtent Page of the Ninth Regi-
ment. and the advertising agent of the Grand
Opera House were mOrtally wounded
Between Twenty-ffth and Twenty-sixth street
the mob fred three shots at the procession The
military returned the fire, killing eight and
shot Sixteen citizens and three soldiers were
killed coming down the avenue. At the corner
OF twenty third street the Fourth Regiment
fired upoh the mob, killing and wounding twelve
One poiicemanwas shot dead.
me nghs at the corner Of Twenty fourth street
pored: over one hundred and fifty of the mob
troops known to be killed besides those already
reported, are captain of the Eighty fourth and
two pr1vates, and a seargant of the Ninth Five
regiments are now resting on their arms near
just before the Orange procession formed
three hundred @ Habernians all armed. with loud
Immediately. opposite the police, who stood qui-
il.y etly waiting for orders When orders came the
ment marched quickly down Twenty ninth street
toward Seventh avenue; two others, one up and
disappeared No shots were fired, but here and
there dull crack of the locust showed that
his skull o"' '''e '',ieAne'S Vi
. In In an an instant the street was empty: every shop
nad its shutters up, and nothing but policemen
was in sight, with the exception of an intrepid
pnoeographer, who adjusted his apparatus to
view the row with all ina aginiable coolness -.
~ General Shaler at first ADVISED the Orangeme
not 20 pear banners, but finally told them to car
ry what they pleased. The Orangemen then
gave three cheers for Governor Randolph and
three more for the stars and stripes. The Mas
ter then exoFted the brothers to keep the peace
taliaee for blows or insults on the march. ANY
brother becoming disorderly would be expelled
from the order. THE question then arose HyEhetb
ladies were to join the procession in earTiages
The ladies were not afraid but finally cOncInded
to go home and await the result. One brother
was pointed out as well known TO the Irish
Catholics and he was requested not to go ont
for II ne did there would surely be a riot. Thorn
RannRft
upon TINS great day Governor Hoffman, accom-
panied by several officers, rode up the avenue
while the procession was moving.
Eighth avenue, Notwithstanding the dark an
pearance around, never looked better than this
for eight blocks, and a Thousand policemen were
also present: On the pavement and in the win
dews every inch of available room was occupied
by dense crowd i}rI-.f 1856 III
As soon as the riot began the stores in the up
per portion of the city were closed, and in jew
moved fl ON the show windows. The Post office
is now guarded by the Sixty ninth regiment
which, though Irish, stand ready to put down the
At an adjourned meeting of merchants held
az me rofd4Ge Exchange resolutions were
tion of power on the part of the Mayor and Su-
perintendent Of police in discriminating be-
tween the rights of one religious or political
Organization to the prejudice of another. Also
rendering thanks to Governor Holman, for the
prompt manner in which he has relieved the
Empire city from the odium of being governed
1A0 pO1ICC SClzCu TWO nunurGu STAND OF arms
at the rooms OF Fenian Hall, Nos 10 and q ave
nue. A. and brought them to the police head
quarters. The mob did not wait to learn the
business of the police, but fed at their approach
The police backed by the Eighty fourth regi-
ment, made raid on Hibernian Hall. The mob
ran like sheep. A large number were arrested
and locked ups revolvers and pistols being found
upon their persons. The arms were removed by
the Eighty fourth and taken to the central ONCE
Policemen William Hennesses and Patrick
O'Grady, of the Sixth precinct, refused to fight,
and their buttons were cut Off and the men
locked mp. i 9stI -t-H'i 70 -fiIt1t is7-i ,
The following circular is said to be in eircu-
lation for signatures:
In view OF the recent, and probable future
events, the immediate organization of society
to be known as The Protestant League of
America with its headquarters in New York
city, with affiliated societies throughout the
United States, is recommended. For this pur-
pose, and properly to consider the Immediate
event that gives rise to this suggestion, let pub
lie meetings be called at once in this city and
are Incompatible with civil and religious liberty,
1000 p, m.---About forty persons were killed
durinp the riot tO-daV. The bar of