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They were hopelessly alienated from the Law and Order Party . After some deliberation they decided to call a mass meeting in front of the Oriental Hotel . Thus they hoped to make the Vigilante sentiment practically unanimous and request through popular acclaim , a withdrawal of the Governor 's proclamation . Early on June 14 , the day appointed , citizens began to gather at Bush and Battery streets ; by noon they blocked both thoroughfares and overflowed into Market street . Each window , roof and balcony near by was filled . Women in their summer finery lent gay splashes of color , waved parasols or handkerchiefs excitedly at their acquaintances below . Inez Windham called to David Broderick , who was passing , `` There 's room for one more on our balcony .