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Rh joined by a band of pedlars and townspeople, made a brave and determined stand; and the progress of the invading rioters was momentarily checked. Had the numbers of the small resisting party been but augmented by the panic-stricken inhabitants, all might yet, in a great degree, have been spared. But as it was, their bold opposition proved unavailing: the gentlemen at its head were speedily cut to pieces; the police officers and storekeepers fled from the conflict; and many of the poor pedlars and market people who had attempted to defend themselves and their position, were slaughtered beside their merchandise.

This short-lived insurrection, nevertheless, was quelled in a most summary manner by General Santa Anna; and the ostensible leading promulgators of the pronunciamiento were instantly executed by his command.