AMERICA.

Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 500, 17 August 1871, Page 2

AMERICA.

SEEIOUS RIOT IN NEW YORK.

Governor Hoffman Revokes the 0bd1& or Superintendent Kelso.—The Obam* men Parade.— Tim Mob Dbive the Pm" FLE FROM THE STREETS.—THE TeOOPS FIBE ON THE MOB.

New Yobk, July 12. — Governor Hoff. man issued the following proclamation last night :—

1" By John T. Hoffman, Governor.— A Pro. clamation : Having been only this day an* prised, while at the Capital, of the actual condition of things hero with reference to tho proposed procession to-morrow, and hay. ing; in the belief that my presence was needed repaired hither immediately, I do make this proclamation : The order heretofore issued by tlto police authorities in reference to said procession, having been duly. revoked I hereby give notice that any and all bodiei' of men desiring to assemble and march in peace, ful procession in this city,-to-morrow the 12th, will .be permitted to do so,' and they will be protected to" the ut. most extent possible by the military and police. An escort will be fiirniahed to any body of men desiringit, on application to me at my head-quarters, which wiU be at the P.olice Head-quarters in this city, at any time during the day. I warn all persons to abstain from interference with such assemblage or procession, except by authority from me, and I give notice that all powers at my command, civil and military, will be used to :preserve the public peace, to put down, at all hazards, all attempts at' disturbance; "and I call upon all .citizens, of every race and religion, to unite .with me and the legal authorities in £his determination to preserve the peace and honor of the city and State." Signed,—John T. Hoffman.

New STork, July 24..—The day opens cloudy and sultry. A dense fog overhangs the city. At 7 o'clock tlie streets presented amoving appearance, not unlike the days of the draft riots of 1863.. Soldiers in fatigue.uniform aro hastening' in every direction to report for duty at the; armories of the .respective regiments. Mounted police patrol the:streets. Heavy squads of police are moving to designated points in the city. Extraordinary precautions are being taken to preserve the peace, and the authorities appear to.be working with harmony and energy. Printed secret circulars containing the plau of the proposed attack on the Orangemen, have fallen into the hands of the police, and they have a perfect knowledge of the intentions of the rioters.

11 a.m.—The Catholic laborers on the Boulevards have suspended work, and- are marching down iv a body. Inspector Jameson, with 250 men, has been »ent to intercept them. The National Guard are out in full force, each regiment stationed at its

own armory. A battery from Castle Garden Park has gone up town. Another battery of twelve-pounders is now crossing from Brooklyn. The marines at the Brooklyn Navy Yard are under arms. ; 11.30 a.m.—All the streets of the up-town districts have the appearance of a holiday. ■Groups, of loungers were on nearly ever/ corner. : Squads of men are seen, going tovkid the western,part of the city. The aspect of affairs is very threatening. The men of the marble and stone yards along the East Bhrer have nearly all left work, it is supposed for the purpose of opposing the Orange parade. 12.15 p.m.—A riot has commenced at last. The mob began in the vicinity of Eighty-third street and Third avenue, and are driving the people from the streets. Two hundred and fifty picked men, under Captain Hedden of the fifteenth Precinct, have been sent then, Prince-street .is alive with men speaking, in whispers,' whe, when they see any stranger coming, keep silent. There was a report of a fi<;ht at Hibernia Hall, but before the police .reached | there it ( was stopped, and all wu quiet.

12.40 p.m.—Fighting is now going on fa the Tenth and.Eleventh Precincts and along •Blßepker-street. The militia hare been ordered to Eighth avenue.and Forty-setfmd-street, where an attack 'lids been made -ipon Judge Heisen's house. Large bodies of police have, left hi sjages a150... •!« . ~ 1.50 p.m. —Severe fighting is going on. Two Ribbonnien were" killed. The mob have pressed^ tjie conductors of. street cars on the Eighth aveuue into iheir service. : •■ ;y'*--

Several soldiers are-wounded. The telegraph wires up towUihave been cut. - , The troops are said/ to be firing on the mob in avenue A, and two soldiers have been MjUed. Harper's building was attacked by the moVi who were'repiilsed^ - '*■<• - •'-■ - ■- )mo L I