The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-20

the first circle cnairs, and when Il explained
that the aforementioned gentleman was not Rosa,
but well known newspaper man, the disappointment
became general
THE LECTURER APPEARS.
Shortly after this incident Rosa made his appear
some OF the people rising their set while others
waved their hats and handkcrchiefs. The lecturer
was introduced by Moriarty and at proceeded to
hold FORTH He was evidently III at ease, and at
blcd perceptiby, and his whole demearor that OF
man fearing bodily injury. Twice he sat down, be-
ing partially overcome and those occasions he
advised by Mr.. Patrick Boyle, who occupied seat on
the platform, cut It short" The lecture consisted
principally OF exaggerated description OF his lilo
British prison cells the varieties OF treatment he
had met with for refusing 10 obey tho orders OF the
authorities.
''cur IT SHORT"
Just after tho commencement, OF the lecture indica.
OF stones rafting against the windows and sills
OF which entered the room. Al this Rosa was NO.
ticed 10 laer In his remarks but taking drink
OF water again resumed Suddenly a fearful yell
chair. Mr.. Boyle. who was sitting contiguous TO q
side window. moved little nearer tho speaker and
strongly advised to cut things short HIS advise
was taken.
''Lours OUT"
Tho lights were Immediately turned out aud the
dark. Rossa did not leave tho building at once but
proceeded TO anteroom where he stopped Tor some
minutes In the meantime the excitement outside
was momentarily becoming more Intense, tho mob
having become aware that Rossa had reached tho hall
in safety. But ondeavor force an entrance into
tho building was made at arst, the police having
formed into limo across King and Jarvis streets and
pressed against the crowd, which gradually fell back.
Shower OF STONES
Al the sound Of applause by the audience In tho
little the third story the first decided movo
Of tho mob occurred A large gang had congregatod
on the east sido Of Jarvis south OF King street. and
as the sounds OF applause reached their ears they
sent up yell and shower OF stones This disturb.
anco was promptly quelled by the police who APP
peared 70 DO in splendid FORM ana In less than three
minutes an excited and hooting mob were rushing
wildly In the direction Of the bay, being closely fol
lowed by the police who mad. as yet, used force
voLLEY NUMBER TWO
In ioa
Church street and Joined by another and larger
crowd, King street being literally jammod with q
living mass OF struggling. lighting humanity. II was
evident that they had decided upon some new move,
They had been forced up Jarvis street, but upon
peremptory order to fall in, given by some ono owl
IDENTIFY recognized leader. tho surging mass broke
through evory barrier ana formed themselves into
nearly solid column, twenty oeop, and proceeded
along King street West Market street, down which
they turned. Before leaving tho Market volley OF
stones was hurled which resulted in many broken
wndowa
DRIVING OFF PoLIcR
Tho police again came to tho rescue and succeeded
In hurryng tho mob along those in the rear forcing
tho others along Arriving at Front street tho pro.
cession turned east and camo to q halt on Jarvis
from pile OF stones in tho ne,ghborhood. Twenty
policemen formed barricade on Front street and kept
the crowd back for time, but whom another shout
arose, followed by shower Of stones, the lines
broken and the vast horie OF scoun drcIs made
the building Three times wore they repuIsed by
the gallant efforts OF tho police, bu, oil no purpose
ATTACK ST. PArRIcK's HALL
They rushed on, and upon coming opposite tho
hall discharged vocy, and then fed ike flock Of
sheep The scene on King street at this moment
boggars description. Women and children ran to
and tro, praying for protection. Men werc thrown
down and tranpled upon by the multitude, which
was being pursued by tho police, whio every momen.
passage would be gained into the square and
another shower Of missiles fall upon tho building
and then another rush tako place for Tho sidewalk
1t was terrible scene, to mild phrase, and will
never be forgotten by those who saw IL.
DID LECTURER SEE TIP
To O'Donovan Rosa, who securely ensconced
behind window In the sdo OF the building the sight
must have been peculiarly significant, and no must
have fclt that he once captured by tho mob hs
would DO suddenly brought to end with the
assistance Of a lamppost and four feet of hemp
Such threats these freely INDUCED and ex
pressed In forms loud enough to reach the cars Of
those who were concerned for ODonovan's safety
For a tine the vastness Of the crowd and the uni.
formty with which they seemed TO act ba.icd tho
efforts OF tho police. who had not up TO this time
used their batons; but finally law kind OF order
prevailed and tho mob thrown back.
ROSA LEAVES AND DISGUISED.
Taking advantage OF this iull In hostiltles Rosa
crcpt down the stairway OF the hail accom- led by
two irionds and rapidly passed King street, He