Anti-Abolitionists attacked both the Chatham Street Chapel and the BoweryTheatre. Handbills had been posted detailing British actor Farren’s slur against abolitionists throughout New York City. An agitator yelled, “To the Bowery Theatre!” to deal with Farren. An estimated 4,000 rioters broke down the doors and interrupted Edwin Forrest’s performance. A large contingent of police arrived. They drove the mob from the theater with Billy clubs. Some call this event the “Farren R