The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-20
ROSA IN PERIL.
Narrow Escape from a Furious
Canadian Mob.
THREATENED WITH DEATH.
Twelve Thousand Kanucks Drive
Out the Ex-Fenian.
DISGRACEFUL RIOTING.
HOwling ROwdieS HurI Showers of
Stones at the Lecturer.
O'DONOVAN'S FLIGHT
Leaves st. Patrick's Hall Armed
and in Disguise.
4 POLICE BATTLE.
Three Buildings Attacked-RevOlyerS Drawn
General Anarchy in Toronto.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. ]


BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
TORONTO, Ont, March 10, 1878.
Tho long and exciting discussion who has
gagged tho attention OF tho Toronto people nearlya
month past eliminated yesterday upon tho arrival of
the treasurer Of the Fenian sxrmishing fund on tho
1920 A. N. train from Hamilton, where he had stayed
night, arriving that city from Buffalo the day
previous. Public feeling aroused to It's highest
pitch when It announced that the veritabe Simon
Pure located in midst. and the circum-
stances OF his entering tho city became generally
known widesp rcad feeling OF Indignation pervaded
the ranks OF Protcstans and particularly OF Orange.
men.
INDIGENOUS CONDUCT
II is stated that Rosa left Hamilton considerably
under tho influence Of liquor, and the crowd the
tnual string OF denunciations threats comments and
warnings during the whole to Toronto among
themselves. but in tone sufficiently loud to be dis
tnctly audible to tho Fenian leader. VINO. each
ton was passed en- route was observed to exhibit con.
siderable nervousness As the cars reached Toronto
and he from his seat mado for the door his
face assumed perfectly ashen hue and he rembled
visibly.
LANDING "HEApER."
Stepping down lowest step of tho front plat
train came opposite the Great Western round house,
still guing Eve SIX miles per hour no sprans
forward and, hts loot catching he was precpitated
head foremost into the mud, cutting his nasal ap.
pondagc, smashing In his stove pipc hat and CON-
pIetely running a suit OF black broadclo.h he had
donned for tho occasion. IL is conJectured that
he took this step under tho influence Of
iesr not being certain OF what reception
he would meet with at tho Great West.
ern station, and this together with the liquor,
prevented his retaining his balance. His companion
was successful and he proceeded to pick up mis-
fallen chief. The pair quickly disappeared up the
streets in charge OF Dennis Moriarty, who had Wit.
messed the iau shablo contretemps.
WISHED BROKEN
The passengers the cars, who had also observed
the iudicrous incident fairly howed with satsfac-
ton observing that It "a PITY he didn't break
his neck" No Information could be obtained
OF where Rosa obtained quarters the Fenian sympa-
rhzers main tanning tho greatest secrecy The author
ties had upon learning OF Rossas arrival In Canada
ordered the Tenth Royal regiment ana the Queeus
Own Rifles to remain readiness for emergencies In
THAR a rilI she'd near the CITY Hall
GATHERING or OPPOSING ELEMENTS
As evening drew the anxiety and excitement
greatly developed, numerous gangs OF Protestants
and Catholics assembling at various points Several
trining cases OF assault were reported. BY seven
O'Clock an immense crowd had collected in the vcin-
ny OF ST. Patricxs Hall, where Rosa was to lecture
and St. Lawrence Market most Of them, however,
being boys undor eighteen years OF age. tho hour
of eight approached the crowd gradually swelled until
there were thousands people on King aud JARVIS
into two inesone ing street, tho other on JARVIS
street.
kossA PASSES THROUGH CROWD.
About u quarter to eight O'Clock Rosa arrived on
King street from somewhere west. he having aIightcd
from a cub at tho corner OF Church and Adelaide
streets. lie a plug hat and dark clothing. and
as no approached the crowd no turned up his coat
collar and. with head bent, elbowed his way to ST.
Pairick's Hail. on the side OF the market At
this point disturbance occurred Rosa not having
been recognized. Ouce In the doorway Of the hall
he quickly mounted the stairs and took refuge
IN small anIcroom, from window oil
which ho gazcd tho crowd below. In.
side the hall great preparations had been
made. Tho ceilings we're festooncd and the wall
adorned with appropriate pictures Back OF the stage
a small canopy had been erected, having Tor back
ground q large nag bearing the Stars and Stripes
over tho canopy printed in largo letters tho greet
Ing
CAED MILE FAILTHE,
and Immediately above representation Of the Harp
of Erin. The hall was rapidly filled with a motley
crowd, the doorkcspers, however, evincipg a deter.
mination to exclude all known Protestants and even
eight q commot.on occurred In the rear
end OF the hall, and presently tall,
gentlemanly looking person walked rapidly toward
the platform. AS no approached tho stage uproar
became greater. the cheering being most deafcning
Such remarks as, "Oh look hiinl" "rncre he ~"
'hs's the byel" wero freely used, while other
ners opprobrious cpthsts were launched out Con.
siderable surprise was manifested whom the gentle
Of going on the PLATFORM