This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1889 edition. Excerpt: ...body of the malcontents paraded the wharves all yesterday and attacked the men who refused to join them. Several vessels were armed to protect the men who were willing to work. Captain Waite, of the ship "United States," loaded a four-pounder with grape and canister shot, determined to oppose their ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1889 edition. Excerpt: ...body of the malcontents paraded the wharves all yesterday and attacked the men who refused to join them. Several vessels were armed to protect the men who were willing to work. Captain Waite, of the ship "United States," loaded a four-pounder with grape and canister shot, determined to oppose their boarding the vessel. The Mayor and police magistrates repaired to the spot; some of the officers were attacked by the rioters, one of whom, named Brink, had his skull fractured, and his life is despaired of. While this disgraceful scene was acting on the wharves, a large body of labourers assailed the men who were at work removing the rubbish from the ruins of the fire, with clubs and brickbats; the police were sent for, and succeeded, after a battle, in capturing four or five of the ringleaders. The Mayor, who acts with vigour and firmness, ordered out the troops, who are now on duty with loaded arms, ready for action. These measures have restored order for the present, but I fear the elements of disorder are at work; the bands of Irish and other foreigners, instigated by the mischievous councils of the tradesunion and other combinations of discontented men, are acquiring strength and importance which will ere long be difficult to quell. The subscription for the new Exchange, on the New enlarged plan, has been filled with a liberality which Exchange. J does great honour to our merchants. It will embrace the whole front on Wall street from Exchange place to William street, taking in the whole block, and will cost from $ 1, ooo, ooo to $1,2oo, ooo. The certainty of the accomplishment of this magnificent project was one of the causes of the high prices of Mr. Post's property at the sale yesterday. The location of the Exchange in Wall...
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