When was it published?

October 9, 1824 in Alexandria Gazette & Advertiser

Domestic News October 9, 1824

Alexandria Gazette & Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Riot Or Protest, Crime, Legal Or Court

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Pepio, Mr. Harizell, Mr Hartzell

Q: What keywords are associated?

Pittsburgh Riot, Circus Attack, Harizell Shooting, Mob Violence, Trial Acquittal

Alexandria, Virginia

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What is this article about?

A riot erupted in Pittsburgh on the evening of the 20th ult. against Mr. Pepio's circus, leading to mob destruction and defense by performers. Mr. Harizell was shot dead, several injured. Perpetrators tried and acquitted on preceding Tuesday per Greensburg Republican of 24th ult.

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A riot of an alarming character took place in Pittsburgh on the evening of the 20th ult. Mr. Pepio, with his company of performers, had given offence in some way or other to the citizens of that place, and mob law was therefore resorted to in order to take vengeance. The circus, in which the performance was going on, and which was well filled by numbers of ladies and gentlemen, was approached with hostile intent, and stormed by the rioters. All attempts to appease them being in vain, and the work of destruction having been commenced by the mob, after they had allowed fifteen minutes for the ladies to retire, the besieged were obliged to defend themselves as well as they could. This they did after a few minutes struggle, effectually. One man, a Mr. Harizell, was shot dead by the circus men, and several severely injured.

The Greensburg Republican of the 24th ult. states that those concerned in the killing of Mr Hartzell were tried on the Tuesday preceding, and acquitted.

What sub-type of article is it?

Riot Or Protest Crime Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Pittsburgh Riot Circus Attack Harizell Shooting Mob Violence Trial Acquittal

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Pepio Mr. Harizell Mr Hartzell

Where did it happen?

Pittsburgh

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Pittsburgh

Event Date

Evening Of The 20th Ult.

Key Persons

Mr. Pepio Mr. Harizell Mr Hartzell

Outcome

one man, a mr. harizell, was shot dead by the circus men, and several severely injured. those concerned in the killing of mr hartzell were tried on the tuesday preceding and acquitted.

Event Details

Mr. Pepio's company of performers gave offence to Pittsburgh citizens, leading to a mob riot. The circus was stormed during a performance filled with ladies and gentlemen. After failed appeasement and allowing ladies to retire, the mob began destruction, prompting defense by the besieged. After a struggle, the circus men effectually defended themselves.