The
Great
of…
Police
Riot!
1857
Part Five…
Earlier in the day officers of the the city’s newly formed Metropolitan Police force had attempted to arrest the sitting Mayor leading to the current Municipals to…
“…charge out of the building & for over a half-hour, the rival forces fought on the steps & in the corridors of City Hall…”
“ The Metropolitans were eventually forced from the building in a disorganized retreat…”
—Go on, gerrr out of it !
—you are aware, sir, of your man Wood being described as “the most corrupt man that ever sat in the Mayor’s chair…” & stands accused of “selling public offices to the highest bidder…”
…At least he allows the lads a bit of fun, now & then…
The City gradually finds itself descending into outright anarchy as rival gangs & supporters decide to get themselves in on the action…
—Blazes!
“…the fighting spiraling into widespread looting & property damage…”
—Even the boats are getting it!
—We think, at this point, our story finds itself in dire need of a Hero…
Part Six, here…
Events,
Dear Boy-
Events!
