Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-13
The Battle Of the BOyne.

| killed while standing Oh the steps OF D1Dn
store where he had been pursued by the crowd
Fifteen shots altogether were fred. About
l.3O .. III. two women were standing on Veto
ria square, one with an orange lily 10 her breast.
| The other suachej at the lily aud thc tao wt-
men commenced to fight; u man 10 4 checked
suit interIered and tried to separate them; PEG,
pie gathered around; fight eu5ued, and seve-
raj shots were fred The man with the check
suit being badly handled, rushed into gu ad.
Joining store, where he was followed. Several
parties endeavored to protect him, aud iurth-
CT row look place, during which the man, whose
name is not known, was shot three times 10 The
temple, killing him instantly.
, 80 D. m.-The dead man name is, I. E..
Hackett. cards being found in his pocket with
that name. Tie is supposed TO br from TnroI.
10. A man named tlenshaw IL also wounded,
but not dangerously The ram III o ger and the
crowds are out again
The whole volunteer force, Including held bat
teries have been ordered out, and the excitement
is Increasing 1t is rumored that the catholic
Union men arc being supplied with arms aud
ball cartridges. lhos. L. llackett who was
killed, was a clerk here 10 Nlckelop's CONNER
cial agency. He was sn Oranecman and Was
returning from church. j. h. Morrison, a
CLERK 10 Sims provision store. Charles Boon, &
tailor, and Edward Girauz painter were
wounded, though not fatally. These names
may be depended upon as accurate. The name
of wounded woman is unkuown. She was
taken home. Adjutant General Fletcher has
ordered every soldier 10 the city under arms at
the City Hall. Great blame attaches to police
for not paradlng streets
$40 p. m.-The city is full Of rough5 pcram
bulatiDg the streets, and numbers OF them are
strangers. The Quebec "coves probably fur
nshed their quota.
1t is generally said that had We had the Eug
lsh police system here the trouble to day would
not have taken place. People and roughs OF
tue hardest description were allowed TO loitel
and congregate 90 the streets ard corners, to
the terror and intimidation Of the ordinary pub
lie. At an early hour the streets were lined
with loafers many Of whom were strangers.
Most Of them were armed, and INDUCED in re-
marks as TO what they would do, significantly
pointing to the coUtents OF their pockets. Both
Orapgemen aud Catholics evidently expected
the worst, and were prepared Tor it.
The OraDgemeD proceeded quietly to the
church this morning slng'y or 10 little squads,
but it became rumored oa the streets that alter
service they would march in procession, bearing
the Union Jack, which it was supposed would
not arouse adverse feelings. La anticipation 0!
this thousands hurried off to tho vicinity @!
Knox church, but still there was peace inside
the church. The congregation was small. Rev.
Charles Dondiet, Deputy Grand Chaplain OF
the Grand Lodge Of British America, aud the
Grand Chaplain Of the Grand Lodge OF tho
Province of Quebec, who olficatcd wore the
regalia Of the Orde', AID plumbers Of people in
the body Of the church carried orange lilies.
the aspect OF affairs have DOT altered much
since the last dispatch at ! o'clock. The fol-
loving are the accounts given OF the proceedings
to-day by 40 eye wltness:--
About lao p. N. q shout went w III the
neighborhood of cab stand on Craig street,
and instantly there was general rush in that d-
recton. A young man in gray clothcs vas seen
men and boys. When he got on the steps Of
Robert Dunn & Co.'S store lie loun,l the heavy
doors partially closed. The leaders Of The mob
tried 10 pull him Of The steps. Another young
man rushed forward TO protect him. Oae Of
the mob was about to strike the youuE fellow,
when lie fired several shots in rapid succession
Almost at the same moment shots were bred at
hin by persons ia the crowd. one OF Mhith
struck him 10 tho forehead, and he fell. When
he was down other shots were fired at him. No
one went 10 his assistance. a policeman soon
arrived, and the wounded lna1 WAS placed 10 q
wagon, and, guarded By some policemen, was
borne away a very painful feature Of the a.
fair was the behavior OF the mob when a Pro.
testant clergyman came up to offer prayer tor
the dying man.
The reverend gentleman was rnlcly pushed
back, and despite his rcmonstrancrs and the
mute appeal OF the upturnGd eyes OF the poor
victim. the clergyman was not allowed TO aH.
proach. The mob seemed to be given complete
control Of the streets No attempts were made
to disperse As the body Of the unfortunate
young man was being driven off from tho scene
where be fell some OF the inhuman roughs took
off their hats and waived them with L triumph
ant air.
j. 4. Morrison was badly bruised by the
mob, and Chas. Boon, Edward Giraux and
MIR. llonshaW badly wounded. There is crery
prospect of serious disturbance during the
hight. Precautions are being accordingly taken
to prevent further serious consequences.
The general disposition Of the mob Is cml
nently aggressive. The name OF the woman
wounded cannot he asceraned. She was taken
away Immediately. The young man who lost
his life is named Thomas Lett Hackctt, travel
ing clerk for Mckillap Commercial Agency, an
Orangeman and member Of the Church 81
England.
A crowd is watching at the railway depot in
expectation Of Orange Young BrilOn5 return
from Cornwall, when they would get warm
reception.
1t is Just announced the boys will not return
until to morrow morning. Thousands are now
congregatug about Orange Hall. hllschic! is
feared and trouble expected ct Point st.
Charles, where the Orange dinner kcs place,
at loves hotel. The Prince of Wales Rifles
have been ordered there for protection
1880 p Nall is now quiet in the city.
Some Of the young BritoDs returned 10 hight
from Cornwall, and the remainder will return
to morrow. a deputstion of the presidents Of
St. George, ST. Andrews and Irish Protestant
benevolent societies waited 90 the mayor this
evening, asking him to call out the military.
lie declined, saying the police were competent
for that duty The military were called cut by
the adjutant general on his own authority. Re.
porter Boon, who was wounded 10 the not,
died last night.
A dispatch from Montreal, late last ni KIT,