Seventy six families, comprising 300 individuals had not only been turned out of their houses, but had even - the unfortunate wretches - been mercilessly driven from the ditches to which they had been taken themselves for shelter..these unfortunate people had their rents actually ready..' Despite widespread condemnation, the eviction order was not rescinded.
Despite widespread disapproval, a court order forcing seventy-six families, totaling three hundred individuals, out of their homes and into makeshift shelters was not revoked. The families were forced to leave their homes and seek shelter in ditches, despite having rent payments ready.