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Domestic News
September 24, 1859
The North Carolinian
Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Workmen at Bergen tunnel in New Jersey rioted on Saturday last due to unpaid wages, stopping Erie Railroad cars and arming with a cannon. Priests failed to calm them; New York and New Jersey military were called but peace not restored.
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A great riot has occurred at New Jersey by the workmen at Bergen tunnel, the cause being the non-payment of back wages. This occurred on Saturday last. The cars on the Erie Railroad have been stopped, and the workmen at the tunnel threaten violence should any one attempt to interfere with them, and for this purpose have procured a cannon and loaded it with spikes and other death messengers.
The Rev. Priests have been conveyed to the scene of disorder, but their presence have had no beneficial results.
The New York military and those of New Jersey, have been called out but at latest accounts peace had not been restored.
A great riot has occurred at New Jersey by the workmen at Bergen tunnel, the cause being the non-payment of back wages. This occurred on Saturday last. The cars on the Erie Railroad have been stopped, and the workmen at the tunnel threaten violence should any one attempt to interfere with them, and for this purpose have procured a cannon and loaded it with spikes and other death messengers.
The Rev. Priests have been conveyed to the scene of disorder, but their presence have had no beneficial results.
The New York military and those of New Jersey, have been called out but at latest accounts peace had not been restored.
What sub-type of article is it?
Riot Or Protest
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Bergen Tunnel Riot
Unpaid Wages
Erie Railroad Stopped
Cannon Armed
Military Called
What entities or persons were involved?
Workmen At Bergen Tunnel
Rev. Priests
New York Military
New Jersey Military
Where did it happen?
New Jersey
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New Jersey
Event Date
Saturday Last
Key Persons
Workmen At Bergen Tunnel
Rev. Priests
New York Military
New Jersey Military
Outcome
peace had not been restored at latest accounts
Event Details
A great riot occurred by workmen at Bergen tunnel due to non-payment of back wages. They stopped Erie Railroad cars, threatened violence, and procured a loaded cannon with spikes. Priests were sent but ineffective. Military from New York and New Jersey called out.