Decker did all he could to prevent the flames from being kindled, but when he was After the entireīuilding had been ransacked, and every article deemed worth carrying away had been taken - and this includedĮven the little garments for the orphans, which were contributed by the benevolent ladies of this city - the premises Here it was that Chief-Engineer Decker showed himself one of the bravest among the brave. The principals of the establishment made an appeal to the excited populace, but in vain. When it became evident that the crowd designed to destroy it, a flag of truce appeared on the walk opposite, and
The building was a large four-story one, with two wings of three stories each. Pleasant and healthy portion of the city.
Rioters, the majority of whom were women and children,Įntered the premises, and in the most excited and violent manner they ransacked and plundered the building fromĬellar to garret. Situated on Fifth Avenue, and the building, with the grounds and gardens adjoining, extended from Forty-third to Forty-fourth Street.
The Orphan Asylum for Colored Children was visited by the mob about four o'clock. On page 493 will be found a picture of the burning of the colored orphan asylum,īy which exploit the rioters, on Monday 13th, inaugurated their sway. This week to illustrations of the disgraceful and infamous Riot which took place in this city last week. We devote a considerable portion of our space
