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The Great Riots of New York, 1712 to 1873 By: Joel Tyler Headley (1813-1897) |
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THE GREAT RIOTS OF NEW YORK 1712 to 1873 INCLUDING A FULL AND COMPLETE ACCOUNT OF THE FOUR DAYS' DRAFT RIOT OF 1863 By HON. J.T. HEADLEY
TO THE METROPOLITAN POLICE, WHOSE UNWAVERING FIDELITY AND COURAGE IN THE PAST, ARE A SURE GUARANTEE OF WHAT THEY WILL DO FOR NEW YORK CITY IN THE FUTURE, THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS. 1. BURNING OF THE PROVOST MARSHAL'S OFFICE 2. THE OLD NEW YORK HOSPITAL, SCENE OF THE DOCTORS' RIOT 3. COLORED ORPHAN ASYLUM (ERECTED SINCE THE RIOT) 4. HEADQUARTERS METROPOLITAN POLICE 5. HEADQUARTERS METROPOLITAN FIRE DEPARTMENT 6. FORT LAFAYETTE, NEW YORK HARBOR 7. FORT HAMILTON, NEW YORK HARBOR 8. SCENE IN LEXINGTON AVENUE 9. ATTACK ON THE TRIBUNE OFFICE 10. FIGHT BETWEEN RIOTERS AND MILITIA 11. HANGING AND BURNING A NEGRO IN CLARKSON STREET 12. THE DEAD SERGEANT IN TWENTY SECOND STREET 13. DRAGGING COLONEL O'BRIEN'S BODY IN THE STREET 14. BURNING SECOND AVENUE ARMORY 15. RECEIVING DEAD BODIES AT THE MORGUE PREFACE. The materials for the descriptions of the Negro and Doctors' Riots were
gathered from the Archives of the Historical Society; those of the
immediately succeeding ones, from the press of the times. For the scenes and incidents that occurred on the stage and behind the
curtain in the Astor place Opera Riot, I am indebted to a pamphlet
entitled " Behind the Scenes ." The materials for the history of the Draft Riots were obtained in part
from the Daily Press, and in part from the City and Military Authorities,
especially Commissioner Acton, Seth Hawley, General Brown, and Colonel
Frothingham, who succeeded in putting them down. Mr. David Barnes, who published, some ten years ago, a pamphlet entitled
"The Metropolitan Police," kindly furnished me facts relating to the
Police Department of great value, and which saved me much labor and time. Much difficulty has been encountered in gathering together, from various
quarters, the facts spread over a century and a half, but it is believed
that everything necessary to a complete understanding of the subjects
treated of has been given, consistent with the continuity and interest of
the narrative. Of course some minor riots a collection of mobs that were easily
dispersed by the police, and were characterized by no prolonged struggle
or striking incidents are not mentioned. CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. Character of a City illustrated by Riots. New Material for History of
Draft Riots. History of the Rebellion incomplete without History of
them. The Fate of the Nation resting on the Issues of the Struggle in New
York City. The best Plan to adopt for Protection against Mobs. CHAPTER II. THE NEGRO RIOTS OF 1712 1741. Almost impossible for the present Generation to comprehend its true
Character and Effect on the People. Description of New York at that
Time. The Negro Slaves. The Negro Riot of 1712. Description of it. The
Winter of 1741. Governor's House burned down. Other Fires. Suspicion of
the People. Arrest and Imprisonment of the Blacks. Reward offered for
the supposed Conspirators. Alarm and Flight of the Inhabitants.
Examination and Confession of Mary Burton. Peggy, the Newfoundland
Beauty, and the Hughson Family. The Conspiracy. Executions. Fast.
Hughson's Hearing. Hung in Chains... Continue reading book >>
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