The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-07-13

there was peace. Inside Of the church
the congregation was small. Rev. Chas
Doulet, Deputy Grand Chaplain Of the
Supreme Grand Lodge Of British Ameri.
ca, and Grand Chaplain Of the Grand
Lodge Of the Province OF Quebec, who
ofticiated, wore the regalia Of the Order,
and number Of people in the body Of the
church carried Orange lillies.
SCENES ny AN EYE WITNESS.
The following are accounts given Of the
proceedings to-day by an eye witness:
About 1920 r. M. n shout went up in
the neighborhood Of Cab street and on
Craig street, and instantly there was
rush in that direction. A young
man 10 gray clothes was seen
running for shelter pursued by large
crowd OF men and boys. When he got on
the steps OF Robert Dun & Co.'S store he
found the heavy doors closed. The
leaders OF the mob tried TO pull him of
the steps, nearly tearing his coat of. A
young man, said to be clerk in Nc.
Masters store, rushed forward to
protect him. One OF the mob was
about to strike this fellow when
he fred several shots. Almost
at the same moment shots were fred at
him by persons in the crowd. One struck
him in the forehead when he fell and
when he was down other shots were fired
at him. For what seemed long time no
one went TO his assistance, and he lay
bleeding on the sidewalk. A policeman
soon arrived and the wounded man was
placed in wagon and white handker-
chief dropped over his face. Guarded by
some police he was borne awSy.
AVERY PAINFUL FEATURE
Of the affair was the behavior Of the mob
when Protestant clergyman called for
prayer for the dying man. The Reverend
gentleman was rudely pushed back, and
despite the mute appeal Of the up turned
eyes OF the poor victim he was not allow
ed 10 approach and 80 his soul passed
away. The want Of anything like pro.
vision Of order was generally remarked.
The mob seemed 10 be given complete
control Of the streets, and with the surg.
ing crowd, largely made up OF turbulent
persons had full possession long before
the outbreak. No attempt was made 10
disperse them, and as the body Of the
unfortunate man was driven of
SOME OF THE INnUMAN RoUGHs
took of their hats and waved them with
triumphant air. A young man, j. r.
Morrison, Of A. II. Sims & Co., was badly
bruised and beaten by the mob. Charles
Boone, Edward Giroux and Mr.. Henshaw
were also badly wounded in the fray.
As there is every prospect OF disturb.
ance during the night, precautions have
been accordingly taken to prevent further
serious consequences. The general dis.
position Of the crowd is aggressive.
The young man who lost his life is
Thomas Hackett, travelling clerk for
McKillopp's agency. He was an Orange.
man and member Of the Church Of
England. He had no regalia, but carried
revolver and fred the shot from the
steps OF Dunn's store after he was at
tackled.
ANOTHER WITNESS.
Another witness OF the shooting gives
the following statement: A crowd OF
Irish had been watching in Radegaude
street for man who had taken refuge
in a house there, after protectinga lady
who was insulted for wearing orange
lilies. About 20 minutca later young
man dressed in light clothes, who went
past from the house, was said 10 be him,
and as he had orange lilies, the crowd
rushed after him when he got in
front Of the adjoining building and en-.
deavored to run into Fertilization lane,
but the crowd was too close, and then a
gentleman 'interiered, stating that he
would take the young fellows part.
AT this the mob turned from the
man first pursued and attacked the other
man. The first man then got clear and
rushed into Dun's store, and the second
man endeavored 10 follow, but the mob
had those inside shut the door and he
was at the mercy OF the crowd. In this
position, elevated above the surging
crowd, he drew his revolver and fired in.
to them. The mob began TO fire, when
two balls struck Hackett and he fell 10
the ground and shortly after expired.
The police subsequently cleared the
square. The crowd is watching at
the railway depot in expectation Of the
Orange Young Brittons return from
Cornwall, when they will get warm
reception. 1t is just announced that the
boys will not return till tomorrow. The
city is in terment, and mischief is fear
ed. Trouble Is expected at Point St,
Charles, where the Orange dinner takes
place. The Prince OF Wales Rifles have
been ordered. d.there for protection.
ALL NOW QUIET.
MONTREAL, July l2.-Allis now quiet
in the city. Some Of the young Britons
returned tonight from Cornwall, the re-
mainder will come tomorrow. A depu.
tation Of the Presidents Of St. George, St.
Andrew and the Irish Protestant Benev-
olent Societies waited uron the Mayor
this evening and asked him to call out
the military. He declined, saying tina
the police were competent for the duty.
The military was called out by the Dcpu.
~ Adjutant General on his own author
itv.
MONTREAL, July l2.-Reported that
COOne wounded in the Riot, died tonight.
ALL QUIET AT OTTAWA.
OTTAWA, July 12.-The Orangemen Of
this district are celebrating the day at
Bells Corner and Dominion Springs,
They paraded the streets at o'clock this
morning, and again at 0 before leaving
for the country. All is quiet.
ONLY A FEW STONES.
ToRSNTo, July 12.-Beyond some stone
throwing the day passed of quietly in
this city. The procession was very large
including several lodges from Buffalo.
PHILADELrnIA, July 12.-For the first
time in several years the Orangemcn Of
this city failed TO make their usual pa,
rade. The association, however, gener,
ally celebrated the event by banGuets
social gatherings and excursions.
NO TROUBLE IN IRELAND,
LONDON, July 12.-The anniversary Of
the battle Of the Boyne was extensively
celebrated by the 0rangemen in Ireland
The day passed off without trouble.
Weather Indications.