New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-01-05
SERIOUS RIOT IN ROCHESTER.


arrested and lodged in jail. Tho outrage caused an
intense excitement among portion OF the population OF
the city, and Tuesday attempt was made to take
the prisoner from the jail and lynch him. The mob was
focd by the Sheriff and the police, but the excitement
was not queled and the military called upon to
defend the Jail
The RohesLer Democrat gives the following ineligible
account of the mob Monday. and the general
status Of the case after the crowd had become so threat
ening that the militia called to tho scene
On the side of the river the militia occupied the
bridge over the race the only other avenue OF approach
The Sheriff had left the disposal OF the militia
TO Col. westcott. who was in command during 1g
serious occurred than shouting, aud Of this
SS By By OF SYi %Grs s the
were freely made About o'clock the crowd began 70
Troops we're iaunted with various ephets T6o abuse
came principally from the rabbie Of boys In 'front.' some
were thrown, aud number OF men belonging TO Com
panles @ and were struck. Inc militia li
GERS to De allowed charge. Capt. Lauer says he told
his to hold their position but IN no case to hre
crowd one the sherifs deputies was hit IN the face
and number Sa r sSeT sre we're received one
with the exception Of one Of the guard on te pr,dge
stone During this time. also some one IN the crowd
fred five shots from revolver al SUCCESSION Whethef
these shots were aimed at the troops not is UNI
known ono of the patromen the lane leading TO the
Jail states that he heard the whistle Of bullet when
passed a. he Judged 10 feet above his head Some
three or more shots fired aierwar none OF them,
however taking effect. The crowd standing in
knots Courtst, aud along the walks number were
perched ON piles in the open space running from
The corner Evchangest to the bridge the
w Nps about 1000 None OF the crowd were within
20 feet the troops, and those immediately in front
were boys. reporter passed through these. two
Of soldiers leveed their guns in quick succession,
and fired over the crowd This had no effect On the
mob. who hooted and jeered at the troops with new
vie0r this time nothing was being thrown nor were
the rioters making anything but wordy demonstration.
We may remark that every soldier was provided with 30
rounds q h J9gbAae a. S ' cTow wnea n Sssd
the militia we're furnished With blank cartridges.
aud. - fir from beipg intmidated by shots main
sultory fire OF stones and micEbas The guard the,
bridge becoming extremely restless, ana asked
back om the position II was then that Col westcott.
AZ we arc Informed ordered Capt Lauer with his company
psSe Sn hiding the crowd did yield called for
and onGd caR s sw ss Of came 6e
line. The mob slowly fell back. and at this in
Ret The first shot immediately followed by seat.
terlng vollcy from both companies. lieutenant OF
Company States that the immediate cause OF the firing
was wound received by private Faber Of Company ID,
who was struck by brick and disabled The mob fell
maj several had fallen. They were picked up by per
the crowd and carried across the street
rs learn. the soldiers did not fire directly ahead
but aimed toward the edges Of the crowd, ana
those shot Yell near the north and south corners OF
were struck by the balls. OF these two died IN Iew
minutes wo arc r ess seTiosv The first victim OF
this fatal vOley was John Filter, whose business as
nmnity He fell at the south corner OF Court and FIX
clangests, and was carried across the street INTO MIS-
inst aG SN6r fhG the hear bullet L" fen from the
body He lived hut few moments. The body was
taken to his residence No 2 Frankin-st Mr. Elier had
inst before shot walked to the locality with two
three companions. simply ase spectator me vlcim
leaves widow and seven children Henry Meriau was
Exchanges In front OF warhcd Il Co.'s oil store Mt
his hOu
in front, piercing the stomach He also died in few
minutes after removal the saloon. John utrecht was
shot through the calf Of the right leg Louis Hamp and
Elias 5wanton'were wounded and Immediately carried
70 Dr. Fiy's office on Fitzhughst. HaInp was shot
through the thigh, the bullet penetrating the limb
His condition was extremely critical Elias Swunton
was as far ascertaned NOT seriously hurt John NO
Ian another victim. He was shot down and mmedi'
atcy removed by his friends IN 81. Marys Hospital
Joseph Kohe is the last Of the victims as lar as asGsr
tanned The bah entered anterior to the right axilia
armpit), passing deep in and backward The wound Is
After the firing the reater part of the crowd gathered
around the places into which some OF me dead ana
against the military AT 2i o'clock midnight some SHOTS
ag,in hred by the soldiers. About 80 men were
AZ them the shots to have been directed Inc
crowd were not making any demonstrati2n on
have set out to give as near may be
truthful account OF the whole proceeding ana
drunkenness Is made against some OF the soldiers VINO
TsTe aSs IN true nTnE i !. that NUM-
her of the priyates and even of the officers
Rg me ar aueG and s%aiu deny giving the
order fire They state that they cautioned me men
against H. Capt Lauer furthermore states that when
the firing begun he stopped Il as soon as
from Of his command.
ROCHESTER, n. Y, Jan. 3.-The terror and
confusion succeeding the ghter Of yesterday kept
the city in tumut oil night, and the fever IA by no
means sbated yet. Great crowds gather about the
canal and impede the approach TO the avenue leading to
the prison. where the military guard the way. Inc
crowd fortunately 50 far finds leaders, but the spirit
Of feroety evoked by killing OF innocent lookerson
Yesterday Is intensified to-day By the apparent deter
mna,ion OF the military defend the prisoner at all
hazards v-.x.-..
at and the canal which the JAIL and about II
ocock some yenturesome person ndiscreety attempted
TO nce his companions by placing nag eonspeuoasy
Ayepge your brothers" Gen. Clark removed the pan
ner and ia the melee for time 10 danger fast
noon and up 20 o'clock all went ON weli put surfng,
crowd threatened 10 break the barrier py he
own Impetus when the police In body made sweep
dor on the mob routed them The chet business
center OF the city corner OF state Buno snu Win
a more orderly crowd discussing the unhappy stuaon.
Ample precautions have been taken oy me eivii anu
Ordination 70 the civil officer The relies OF All the famous
war organ rstions raised In this city during es ~
been mustered in, and are on special auy W @ ,he
sohers and brutal outrsses have been
peretrated them when out Of the rank. ny
Zoe feelug against the soldiers 10 not eonnnea 70 me
mob aleue Many good citizens uawisely take .des VIII
the .uurra sounR rougs. and charge tue mmary with
maiignancy aud haste In ring ON the crowd
wa IN New-York the l2th Of july last
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