over, the mob rushed away to another quarler of the city, where other Frenchmen were in residence. By this time, however, the authorities had heard of the disturbance, and by acting promptly, prevented more mischief. As the mob streamed away from the temple, two of the El i i the city came suddenly upon it and not knowing the cause of the crowd asked what was happening. The question was answered in a very friendly mauner by the bystanders: "We are di out the French. Will you come and help?" So sudden was the affair that it was not known to have occurred by some of the English residents for some hours after all was quiet again. For some days, the authorities displayed extraordin ance, and prevented the gathering mob. The city quickly resum condition and tH has been quiet since.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.
