The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-26
master Of st. Ross.s were proposed as candidates

master ofst. Rosss's were proposed as candidates
by Messrs. J. Z. Gingra, j. d. Renaud and others
M. p. Pelletier. M. r.. advocate, was then pro-
posed by Hon. J. Thibadeau valin ana Others
Mr.. Pefietier then demanded polL The
Sheriff appointed next Monday and Tuesday as
polling days. This was the amount Of formal pro-
ceedinRs or course 1t was useless under the cir
cumstances for either Of the candidates to attempt
to speak. There was too much
RIOT AND CONFUSION
Mr.. Peiletier's supporters retired by st. Joseph
and Waller streets, and accompanied him to his
residence on ST. Louis street Mr.. Huot addressed
his friends from window OF q house in Crown
street, but previous this the combatlve Instincts
OF the crowd had been brought into play. The
feature which disgraced quebec Centre election
were re-enacted. The pistol was freely used
'HAy7ah pour Huotl" shouted one party.
"Hurah pour Pelletier-a 6as AuOtn shouted
another.
Then there were blows.
THE FIRST MAN KILLED.
Then were heard pistol shots in quick succession,
followed by loud screams and for a few nome nts
after this there was temporary lu A man fell,
bleeding, to the ground. II was man named J0-
seph Minvlle, supporter of Mr.. Huot. He was
shot in the alb omen, and the bullet lodged in his
hospital, where he died last night, at about seven
O'Clock, never having recovered consciousness.
M .. TIE SECOND MAN SHOT.
Another man fell, shot In the head. His name
was Cote. At the latest report he WAS still alive,
but sinking. He was conveyed TO his residence
and medical attendance procured.
THE CANDIDATES NARROWLY ESCAPE.
Some miscreant fred at Mr.. Peletier, the ball
passing through his cap, and within half an inch OF
his head, and carrying the cap away. He was also
struck on the head with club. Mr.. HuOt was also
in danger. gigantic rough approaching him
with club, couple Of his supporters speedily
discounted his would-be assailant, and cleared
him in a disorganized condition.
Quite number were wounded with knives and
clubs, but not to any great extent.
THE POLICE IN AT TIKI DEATH.
The provincial police appeared on the ground
about quarter before twelve in full force, and
managed, after the reading OF the Riot at, to
keep the crowd moving The mischief had been
done, however, and then, after they set to their
work of clearing the streets, many individual I'M
pleasantries occurred. The police marched con-
tinualy through the square and the streets
surrounding from noon on, but the greatest
excitement reigned In ST. R0chs throughout the
afternoon.
1t Is asserted that the man who shot Minnville is
brought to JUSTICE
MORE TROUBLE EXPECTED NEXT WEEK.
am assured that there will be q struggle OF
much more serious nature on the first polling day,
as both parties are determined to put forth their
strongest endeavors to return their candidates. In
the meantime an active canvass will be carried
on. Cote is now dead.
The following Is list OF the killed and wounded
as far as can be ascertained up to this moment.
KILLED.
Minnville, OF Quebec.
Cote, OF Quebec.
WOUNDED.
Deschue, bad pistol wound in the side.
Moreau stabbed in the shoulder.
Sesseville. arm badly fractured by pistol shot.
Cantin, dangerous cut from knife
There are several Others, with wounds OF light
nature, whose names have been unable to learn.
HUoT's HOUSE INVADED
The excitement ragged all day and all night. At
night q lot OF Huot's fighting men, who had not
been paid for work done, went to his house in ST.
ROchs and demanded money. He did not pay
them, and they proceeded to wreck the house,
smash the furniture and assault Huot, who came
down with couple of revolvers and cleared them
into the street, when the police appeared ana
the rioters fed. Huot has some of the
greatest rascals acting as "caballeursr for him.
He Is the nominee of Langevn, Minister
OF Public Works, who insists his election must be
carried at whatever cost of money, or otherwise,
for the government, which is losing ground 1t Is
stated that the Dominion artillery will hold the
polling places with guns to preserve the peace on
the polling days.
DREADFUL WEATHER IN THE DOMINION.
Communication with the West has been entirely
cut Off by the tremendous snow drifts on the rail-
road tracks, The whole available labor force of
the Grand Trunk Railway is now out on shovel
ling expedition in the Eastern Division.
No mails have been received since Saturday last.
train which left Riviere Da Loup on Saturday
has not since been heard Of The storm, which has
ragged with great fury for four days, ceased to-day.
1t was the severest experienced In Canada for ten
years. and !. ..s feared that many lives have been
lost In the country parishes.