Star. — London, England, 1819-10-08 00:00:00

ti I • • • • JAVVESt• ON LEES. TUE AY, OCT. S.—(SIXTH DAY). ' . 3 1WehavVepteiltedtoovation of our account of this Inqueet,turre particular account than we were enabled to She road*, at certain portions ofilse proceedings in the early put efdie day.] The business of. the Inquest was this meriting re. sumed at'once, without any preliminary inguMtion respecting note-taking. • JamesVhowill, a cotton-weaver in Itoyton, had known John Lees for many years. He saw him on the 16th, before the Yeomanry charged; and after- i wards. Witness stood in Windmill-street; ten yards from the hustings: the deceased stood about eight yards from him, near the hustings. He saw the Yeo manry coming up to the hustings, and striking with their swords right and left. jie saw one of them , a trumpeter, strike John Leeson the shoulder, while • John Lees held up a' stick to defend himself. Wit ness was then running away as fast as he could for the crowd, and saw no more of John Lees. The CORONER pressed this witness tb give ready answers respecting yards and minutes. Witness per listed in replying—" I can't say positively. Mr. Asnwoatn—Whereabout T—Coaotren—(4l - inaudibly)—Stop, Mr. Ashworth. Witness--(To Mr. Ashworth)-111 not be crossed so. Mr. HARMER soon afterwards suggested, " twenty yards or fifty yards?" The Co RONER keenly reprimanded this interference.l Mr. HARMER said he had only followed the example of the'Learned Gentleman who had not been checked. Mr. ASHWORTM-1 beg your pardon, t was check ed, and in a tone of great asperity. Mr. HARMER — I did not hear it. The witness was cross-examined by Mr. Ant woxru, at great length. Was there much confusion ? Witness—There was great confusion by the sol diers coming. Mr. Asnwoarn—There was great confusion? Mr. HARMER — By the soldiers coming. Mr. Asnwoarn—Let me not be interrupted:, Ii did not interrupt the Gentleman. Mr. Ittausa—l did not interrupt r I only wished the answer to be taken fully. Mr. Ashworth asked if there was great confusion ? and the answer was, " There was great confusion by the soldiers coming." Mr. Ashworth then takes the answer, " There was l great confusion," and I only supplied hat he left out. CORONER—That is what you have often done. Mr. HARMER..-1 have not, Mr. Coroner. Mr. BARROW—Yes, you have; I can prove it. Mr. HARMER—That is untrue. CORONES--4Wich more than ordinary warmth) Mr. Harmer, I tell you besides, that you have been too free with the Jury, and I will prove it, by and by, probably. Mr. HARMER-1 insist upon these words being taken down. The Judge of the Court publicly ac cuses me of unfair conduct to the Jury. Mr. BARROW—The word susfair was not used. Mr. H.tamaa—lt is the same thing : he says, I was too free with the Jury. I defy him to prove it. Mr. ASHWORTH-1 will not enter into these alter. cations. I call for Mrs. Lees to be examined, as to the authority given to this person for interrupting the proceedings of this Court. Mr. HARMER — I wish it. Mr. ASHWORTH—Lei. her be caiminod, fos•I un derstand she gave no authority. Mr. HAaxea-•d wish her to be eramined . But I now, for the first time, set Counsel appearing before a Coroner for the accused. Mr. Asnwortru-1 have tendered my authority to the Coroner, and he is the judge of it. Mr. HARMER—You stated that you appeared for those against whom a charge might be laid. Mr. Banitow—He did not. Mr. HARMER-He did, Sir. rilere Mr. Barrow was led to understand that Mr. Ashworth had made such a statement before he had made his appearance at all in Court, and, in conse quence, he added] I only said, according to my knowledge. Mr. HARMER-(With considerable warmth)—You ought to know the fact before you assert so roundly. (We cannot convey an adequate idea of the interest the audience exhibited during this contest.) Mr. HARMER (after some pause)—l am quite ig norantof Mr. Barrow's authority for the interferences he has offered, now that Mr. Ashworth is personally present—Mr. AsnwoßTH—Mr. Denison assists you. Mr. HARMER—He has never given you any inter ruption. The CORONER expressed a desire to have Mrs. Lees called, after the present witness was examined. Mr. ASHWORTH resumed his-tross-examination— Could you see John Lees when you were running away ? One can turn his head when he tuns.—How many minutes hid you John Lees in view after the Cavalry came ? I cannot say positively.—About? Five miautes.—How many yards were , you from him when you last saw him ? Cannot be positive.— About ? A few yards, three yards.—ln running for five minutes, you went only a few yards ? I could rot go faster for the crowd.—And yet you were ma tting ? made our best endeavours, but we could not get away.—What dress had the trumpeter on ? He had on a blue coat, I can't say positively. HOW do you know that he was a trumpeter ? I know a trumpeter, for I have been in the Army myself.— Well, what facings had he on ? I cannot tell.—Does the trumpeter wear the facings of his regiment? Yes. You have been in the army, and you swear that the trumpeter wears the facings of his regiment ? Ido not know ; I observed that he was a trumpeter, but I did not mark his dress.—Do not ramble on that way, Sir. Did the trumpeter come up at the lead of the Cavalry ? He was on the left when I saw him.—That is net an answer. Did you see the Ca valry coming up to the hustings ? Yes.—Was the trumpeter then at their head ? I did not see ; they turned off, right and left, to surround the hustings, and the trumpeter was on the lower side of those on the left.—Did other soldiers ride among the crowd while part surrounded the hustings ? I don't under stand your question ; you cross me 50.—.1 Cross you, because I suspect you. Were theimstings surrounded when you saw John Lees cut? I did not observe, I was in so much hurry to get away, for they cut at me, and I was afraid of my life.--Do not run on Sir, 1.: so, Sir. CORONSRO—I always suspect a witness that' men in that way. Mr. Haastsa•—Really, this if byroad all u • ~I! . ple. Not only the Learned Counsel, but the Cora aer, tells the witness he is suspected: Cotton - ea.-4 have a right to say so; a Judge can give his opinion of it witness. Mr. Hwassza.—No Judge in England would say so to this winless. Conormn.—l only made a general observation. Mr. ASHWORTH, having asked a few more ques tions of the same nature, folded up his arms, flung himself back in his chair, and said, Sir, I don't ask you another question." • The Cononen repeated questions of a similar im port with those he had-before asked. James Glover, a tavern-keeper in Manchester, was caked by Mr, ASHWORTH. Mr. Ilmusta, having learnt from the witness him self, that he was a special constable, and acting on the 16th, objected to his evidence. It was in evi dence that special constables struck John Lees with their truncheons, and a verdict of , wilful murder might therefore be found against them. Mi. Asnwoftrit contended, that when queitions were risked upon the °fur dire, he had a right to set Up the evidence again by asking questions as to the facts. Suspicion was no objection to a witness's evi dence. Eva} when an indictment is laid against se veral person!, and the evidence does not apply to any one of them, he becomes a competent witness. He was confident that such a foolish objection Could have no weight. Mr. HARMER.—It Cs for the Jury to say, wber the evidence is sufficientrespecting the constals have mide my objection it is for you to decide. ' The Coaossa asked the witness if he had a trun cheon-that day?. and being answered in the affirms tive,liesitited for a considerable time to give an opinion. 1 Mr. ASHWORTHI pledge my experience, Which has been considerable, that the objection has no weight. CORONER.-1 am of opinion that he is a competent witness, but that it is better to defer his testimony till other witnesses are examined upon the proceedings. Mr. Asirsvoftrit.—You are quite right, Sir. Hush Williamson was next called by Mr. HARMER. CoßoNEß.—What do you know of the death of John Lees? I know nothing of it. ,CORONER.—What is this witness to prove? Mr. HARMER, having got the witness removed, said, that he understood the witness would prove ex pressions used by the Yeomanry as they were riding into the field. The CORONER said, that was not evidence, unless he had seen these same Cavalry at the hustings. He called back the witness, however, and asked him some questions. Where were you standing? Near St .Peter's Church, at the end of Moseley-street.—You were not upon the field at all ? No.--What did you see, then ? I saw the Manchester Yeomanry Cavalry galloping towards the field.—Did you see them enter the Meeting ? No. Cononxa.—This is no evidence. Mr. HARMER — I submit it is evidence. These Yeomanry Cavalry were identified by other witnesses at the hustings ; and this witness can give evidence respecting them as they were going towards the field. CORONER—It is not evidence, as he did not see them near the hustings. Mr. HARMER asked the witness, u Did you hear any of the Manchester Yeomanry Cavalry, who were riding towards St. Peter's-field, say any thing 7' CORONER - 1 will not allow that tiucation to leo an swered. Mr. HARMER—! desire that question to be taken down. Conoutu—Why should it be taken down? It k not evidence. Mr. Asnw•oaru—There is a deliberate system of insult carried on. You have decided again and again, that no evidence shall be received which does not ap ply to what was done near the hustings, and yet, with a pertinacity belonging to the object in view, evidence is tendered contrary to that decision. Mr. Ha RNER—I desire the question refused to be taken down, as the foundation of future measures. I bow to the decision of the Coroner; but he is respon sible, and I call for the means of making him respon sible for the decision. Mr. Asnworaii—This is not to be endured. I will not be borne down by noise'and clamour. Mr. HARMER—Nor I. Mr. A9HWORTH—I will not enter into altercation. You have decided that it is not evidence. Mr. HAaMta—.l tender his deposition, as I have done with several other depositions. CORONER—You first ask questions of a witness, and then tender the-deposition Mr. HARMER. The questions were only preliminary. CoaoNea—The depositions ought to be at once put in when a witness is called. I never knew an In quest conducted like this. Mr. HARMER—Neither have I. CORONER—During 20 years that I have been Co roner, I have not met with so much interruption. Mr. ASEIWORTH—Let Mrs. Lees be called, to shew that this Gentleman from London has no authority to interrupt the proceedings. [Mrs. Lees, step-mother of the deceased, Robert Hall, salesman, of Salford, and Mr. Entwisle,attor ney, underwent a long examinatior ., for which see the STAR of yesterday.l Mr. Entwistle, in continuation, stated that the mob were in that state, that it was not prudent for any respectable person to be seen amongst them. After I had been to the New Bailey, I went home about four o'clock ; was on the ground from half-past eleven till Mr. Hunt was taken to the New Bailey. Not until I saw stones and brick. bats thrown did I think of danger, but I then thought so. I believe some of the Cheshire Yeomanry Cavalry were spon the ground ; they came from Peter -street, the Windmill, and Mount -street; they were on the ground before Hunt Was taken. Could see them in line, waving their swords in the air, but did not see any individual struck all the time. Could not see the Cheshire Yeo manry Cavalry upon the ground until the others had charged; they then came, and not knowing them, I joined the Constables. Did not perceive any stop page in the Manchester Yeomanry, betwixt Buxton's house and the stage. Could nett see what the Man chester Yeomanry did upon their arrival at the hus tings. Did not hear any address to the Manchester Yeomanry from Mr. Buxton's house, or any other. Saw Mr. Norris and Messrs. Moore and Andrews walling amongst the crowd, but did not hear them speak to any body; was previous to Mr. Hunt's until Heard no Riot Act read, neither heard 11 snowy did before they returned to their station maims. its t lAnt read: DM not see what the tifanchinqer Yes dred eticks brought down to the le* Bailey thitt n th o e td C arst b ni les ik by ßef any person. g pen tt ot g ' ln Sa y w sftuati severan, r h sa t: day; they were gathered off the field by individuals. They were not common walklncsdcks; they were such ld car :a T l large inro st th ic e ks fie , to the Yeomanry Cavalry advancing to the hust in g s, us;onw the e eir Pa r el houl w dt w Pre ere vcioomus heard a report of fire-armiy in a direction in which I am sure no military could have been, and on the right of the hustings, as I conceived,houses below the Quakers' Meeting-house. Hearst Sow some. sevesal discharges. Did not observe the military gather in a square. COROXER.—I will allow Mr. Harmer to question this witness, if he chooses. . Questioned by Mr. Asnworrit.—The Albion Ho tel is in the direction of Oldham; I observed many thousands come past with two caps of liberty and two flags; did not notice the inscriptions; does not recollect the colour of the flags froth StoCkport. The Stockport people came in marching order, as a regi ment of soldiers into a town ; cannot say he remem bers music. Mr. Moorhouse frequently took off his hat and cheered in going past the Albion Hotel; did not hear any word of command given opposite the 'Albion, but did aftetwards ; supposes by the people from Oldham. Saw more than one flag; one black, and one green. Previously to arriving at St. Peter's, the word " halt" was given, and the Band struck up " Rule Britannia," and members cried out " Britons never shall be slaves." They halted when the word was given. 'Conceived the word " halt" came from a person close to the Band; they came in the step of, military scrldiers, somejoining hands; the whole filled Moseley -street: Got upon the steps, and had a view of Moseley-street. He heard nothing said before they proceeded again after the word " halt." Went then into the field; his station was not more than ten yards from the hustings; saw the hustings begin to be formed; several flags fixed upon the hustings ; were all upon the hustings at one time,but afterwards removed. Saw some caps of liberty about the hustings. One flag inscribed, " Free Representa tion or Death !" About twelve or fourteen flags in the whole. Cannot say how many ciips there were upon the whole. Does not reeollEct the inscription upon the bloody flag. Wheq,Mr. Hunt came to the hustings, some person proposed he should take the Chair. After he came upon the hustings, heard the report of firing, which, he conceived, came from the Quakers' Chapel. Saw the Yeomanry Cavalry turn round. When Mr. Hunt saw them, the whole of the populace took off their hats, cheering them with threats of de fi ance. The different bodies of people were also cheered by their friends around upon their' arrival. Saw no Manchester people, except a few like myself, who went from idle curiosity. Did not see any Manchester people come in a body, except the constables. None of the Manchester people cheered that I saw. Country people were next the hustings. The different bodies took off their hats upon their coming to the ground. The Manchester people had their hats off: Observed a difference in the cheering when the Yeomanry Cavalry came on to the ground. Considerable hisses mixed with the cheers to the Yeomanry. Did not see a single stick exposed when Mr. Hunt came. Sticks were shewn when the CeVairr owmw Soma hunsinids. That was one of the things from which he inferred a difference of'in tendon. When they AppearM, Mr. Hunt exclaimed, 64 Your enemies are amongst you!" Did not observe a single blow struck, and the people might have es., caned fast. Conceives the stones and brick-bats came from Peter-street. About ten o'clock went op the ground with Mr. Milne. Saw at that time no sticks. On the stones being thrown, .he joined the Special Constables. Had not seen the Yeomanry Cavalry strike one single blow previous to the stones being thrown. Did not see any of the Civil Authorities with the Yeomanry Cavalry previous to their advance. Saw the Cheshire Yeomanry Cavalry in the act of dispersing with the Manchester Yeomanry Cavalry. Did not see any difference in the demeanour of the two Corps, but, if any difference, the Cheshire seemed more exasperated. Did not see the Cheshire until the brick-bats were thrown. Heard the 15th Hussars say, they only wished that some act of violence might be committed, that they might revenge themselves upon the people. Never saw such a Meeting before in his life. Not possible, in his opinion, to disperse such a body of people, without some accident happenings Questions by Mr. HARMER—Went to Deansgate to see Mr. Hunt pass. The parties, as they arrived, were composed of men, women, a n d children. The party from Stockport had a number of females.— Experienced apprehensions of danger first opposite the Albion. Knew there was an understanding be. twist the Civil and Military Authorities, from my own ideas. • Mr. MlTWORTH—Recollect, I protect you now frog noise and clamour. I desire you will not be alarmed; Witness stated that he took refuge among the Spe cial Constables, because he thought the Cheshire Yeo manry did not know him so well as the Manchester Yeomanry Cavalry. Did not go into the Magistrates house at the time. If the people saw a respectable person, they were sure to insult him. I myself was insulted by 'them. Saw stones come from the mob in St. Peter-street. Heard it rumoured that war rants had been granted'; several mentioned it. Mr. Newtry mentioned it. The Manchester and Cheshire' Yeomanry Cavalry galloped in different directions. Saw a gentleman in a blge coat talking to Mr. Birley. People cheered the Yeomanry Cavalry, by displaying very large sticks. Rule Britannia' was played . by the band, and the people joined i n chorus, stning 4 Britons never will be slaves.' The* was some th ing so terrific in the appearance of these bodies, that he had no doubt the peace of the town wOuld have been broken. Saw the Constables assembled in St. James's square, as early as nine o'clock. Saw several sol diers there then; any active Constable might have seen as much as himself. Does not think the Civil Power could have prevented the Meeting taking place. Had ,they taken the Military no doubt they might have prevented them from assembling. Saw no Wort made to prevent the assembling of that Meeting, except the posting of placards. Curiosity led me there, and I saw several of my friends. Saw one of the Spe cial Constables with his hat cut, Mr. DarbTshire.— One woman was brought to the New Batley very unwell. The Specie Constables did not attempt to tilios of law" ! !—Once teach the People to the Meeting. Conceives that the li ivere in danger when they were assailed, Th, r , Meeting might have dispersed without n i i, c h L ie ,,' L l nitre VMS suffitient time for the people to h a .., - : =before the Military began cuttin g , w: sti 4 : g on the upper side of the ground. Joine4 *veld Constables after the stones weie throw n . 6 4 lot see the 88th come on. At this time nth? Wee assembled. Cannot speak to the ssiar,, ale several avenues through which this 100,000 ? : rk had to disperse. [Here a map was 'hewn to witness for him to, : Per" r es b t e er the situation of the avenue, by v‘ hich t:le 1, Yeomanry Cavalry entered. Se ver ,' Lions *ere put by Mr. HARMen, as to the pu.;,1 ). , of such an immense mass escaping through aus k to confined; which questions seemed rather t ,,,,, fuse the wituess.j By Mr. AsitsvoitTit—lr. Darbychire, who had head and hat cut, is the son of .1r.1). the lk i ,, Constable of Salford. After the military ca ;.e '15.4 the field, the people might have opened to the:ir4 ings; but it was. not possible they could have zi persed in the time allotted them. They might hl begun to disperse towards Deansgate. Adjourned at dine o'clock in the evening u x Thursday at ten. The body of Lees hag been disinterred this ;!•ty, to be ciev4 by the Coroner. The father of Lers will t.)-rnorow , ti _ the attendance of Mews. aim& aad DE):110. I'HE EVENING STAIt FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1819. THE FUNDS. MDR*, STOCKS THIS DAY AT ONS O'CLOCK: Bank Stock shut 3 per Cent. Reduced shut 3 per Cent. Consols 70; 69t 31, r per Cent. shut--1. per Cent. shut 5 per Cent. Navy 104;1; Bank Long Annuities shut Imperial S per Cent. Anns. G9l India Bonds 13 15 pre. Exchequer Bills (2d.) 3s. is. dis. Consols for Acct. •Di CK 70. The perverse obstinacy with which the enemic , , our Constitution and Liberties persist in justif•i: the atrocities committed at Manchester, oa t ground that the persons assailed were Radi,vl.), their objects dangerous, cannot be sufficiently rep: bated. The real question is not, what the !nen we. whether Infidels, Turks, Jews, Huntites, Republicans, Pittites, Whigs, Tories, or Loge '.;:, But, Were they breaking any law? Were they o mining any act of riot or insurrection? Do their of England allow Magistrates to let loose the M tart' to commit indiscriminate slaughter upon al: armed multitude of men, women, and infants! The question that now agitates all Englaid is. a party question, unless, indeed, a certain clasi, men mean to act chernselyes up, as a party, ar's trath.—against justice—against the Laws and ties of the Realm. If so—and there are but too appearances at present to justify such a suspic those who constitute that party are, of all others, most deadly enemies of the Throne, and the r dangerous enemies to the Constitutian of Ensis. which ackowledges no forte, nor administrationa rule, nor punishment of delinquents, but what' founded on the Laws of England. If these are to: set aside and trampled upon, with impunity, by x man or set of men, under any pretext wh3tever,f well to oar boasted privileges! farewell to that rity of per on and property which has hitherto the pride and just exultation of Englishmen! We can conceive no political wickedness equal turpitude to that of making light of the restraint: law! and commending the conduct of any rho upon them to disperse a lawful Meeting, " whilst as they term it, " going through all the tardy * tardy punctilios of law, and where shall we then 6 ourselves? Oh, blind men! If any men have right to disregard 'and set at nought the punctiLes. law, however tardy, all must have the same rit You must be mad ! What but infatuation cos, lead you thus to preach up the wildest doctrines anarchy ? Let us hope, however, that there is se: enough left in the Country to save us from that it with which you threaten the Nation generally, X particularly those possessed of property; for t security of which there remains no other bulwark, the People be once brought to aim at the ' of any object e. without going through all the punctilio* of law." However much these real friends of anarchy — these worst enemies of England, may despise th' laws, we love and venerate them, even with the tardy punctilios, too much to see them violated rift' out using, at least, oar feeble efforts to hare' respected ; and with this view, in addition to Brief which we inserted on Wednesday, we now a place to the following short Extracts front tl Statutes: Stat. of Ed. I. cap. 2. sec. I.—" The Coroner, upcn e:' of the Jury, shall inquire if they know where the person - slain; whether it were in a house, field, &c. and who were •ba , likewise, it is to be inquired who were culpable either ci act or the force, and who were present, and of what ag e thq (if they can speak, and have discretion) ? and as many : 14 . 44 ‘.( found culpable by the Inquest shall be committed to Vl' Sec. 2.—" If any be appealed as princip.l, they that sr4"' pealed of the force shall be attached also, attd ktr, , t uatil the er' t cipal be attainted." t y 3d Ilan. VII. esp. I.—" Every Corona, upon view dead body, shall inquire of the person that bath done tSe er murder ; also of their abettors au4 cormutcrs, .13:4 rh;,ii st re e rneetingerienwlat h emnni,BBait Al uilvhe r ffi tentel I ph come esperi g tn through etit smho disp er sed side nd e): foAe •ttteth whichh h C o nniv es withoutpetht i.thenfs e assailed ' JOin the storle,Enblkevysets:ef.ortth., pa rse d before the Military begaeneisgcutirottmi,tuu.iPiernsh,dzeiii.ooctoolher3:l:oo.;:„_:iti,e Special Constables after i sem mtnaapt b ion l w ed a . ofs 4: C h a eew n an n v o te t on s ue. e i scribeL boding oi t c vr wel t et hreseveral the e assembled. pie had to disperse. Arrester Yeomanry Cavalry entered. s e , Lions were put by Mr. HARMER, as to the could of such an immense mass escaping through aver ' lo confined; which questions Seemed ra th er . fuse the witness. • By Mr. Asutvontrit—lr. Darbvshire,wh ' taQ head and hat cur, is the son of `.lr. D. ti .nnino a l lottedet o'clockithem, they Constable of Salford. After the milita ry 'jz. t Ti he le ev a : g. in li : lL L , the field, the people might have oilenedtoctla:!' y in p fogs e Adjournedbi a n t t t h the was a time a t s begun to disperse towards Deansgate. t Thursday at ten. The body of Lees hay been disinterred this du i re b e • by the Coroner. The father o f Lees will to-ritorr o ' the attendance of Messrs. Ilisul6 an d Draw.. It' THE EVENING STAIt. LONDON, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1819. THE FUNDS. PRICE OF STOCKS THIS DAY AT ONY O'CLOCK: Bank Stock shut S per Cent. Reduced shut S per Cent. Consols 70; 69,t 34, per Cent. shut-1 per Cent. shut 5 per Cent. Navy 10411; Bank Long Annuities shut Imperial S per Cent. Anna. G9l India Bonds 13 13 pre. Exchequer Bills (2d.) 3s. la. dis. Consols for Acct. 7•Di CK 70. The perverse obstinacy with which the estensic!. our Constitution and Liberties persist in justifs- the atrocities committed at Manchester, oo ground that the persons assailed were Radi,y4 their objects dangerous, cannot be sufficiently te r . bated. The real question is not, what the men wen whether Infidels, Turks, Jews, Huntites, Republicans, Pittites, Whigs, Tories, or Loy:II. But, Were they breaking any law ? Were they c mitting any act of riot or insurrection ? Do the of England allow Magistrates to let loose the M tart' to commit indiscriminate slaughter upon al armed multitude of men, women, and infants! The question that now agitates all Englaad is a party question, unless, indeed, a certain class men mean to Sit thimselyes up, as a party, a ; ,.. troth..—against justice—against the Laws and Li. ties of the Realm. If so—and there are but too • appearances at present to justify such a suspici' those who constitute that party are, of all others,. most deadly enemies of the Throne, and the ta dangerous enemies to the Constituti3n of Erg which ackowledges no forte, nor administration: rule, nor punishment of delinquents, but what' founded on the Laws of England. If these are to: set aside and trampled upon, with impunity, by z man or set of men, under any pretext whatever,{ well to our boasted privileges! farewell to that ser rity of perton and property which has hitherto the pride and just exultation of Englishmen! We can conceive no political wickedness equal turpitude to that of making light of the restraints 4rsc/ and commending the conduct of any rho tal upon them to disperse a lawful Meeting, " withoz as they term it, " going through all the tardy pm tilios of law" ! !—Once teach the People to despise tardy pundilios of law, and where shall we then iG ourselves? Oh, blind men! If any men have right to disregard 'and set at nought the plenctil;ml few, however tardy, all must have the same rit• You must be mad! What but infatuation con:, lead you thus to preach up the wildest doctrine anarchy ? Let us hope, however, that there is se: enough left in the Country to save us from that oil with which you threaten the Nation generally, af particularly those possessed of property; for et security of which there remains no other bulwark,. :he People be once brought to aim at the attaifllS of any object " without going through all £F.e fury nenctiliat of law." However much these real friends of anarchy— hese worst enemies of England, may despise aws, we love and venerate them, even with the ardy punctilios, too much to see them violated ma' nut using, at least, oar feeble efforts to have tbeli Brief which we inserted on Wednesday , w e now respected ; and with this view, in additio n to r4l place to the following short E x tracts from rut statutes: I. ( el Stat. of Ed. I. cap. . see. I.—" The Coroner, upon " I the Jury, shall inquire if they know where the person lain; whether it were in a house, field, &c. and Who tv,re •bo: Likewise, it is to be inquired who were culpable either ci ct Or the force, and who were present, and of what ay e thelL,s, if they can speak, and have discretion)? and as many ound culpable by the Inquest shall be committed to g:0 1 - Sec. If any be appealed as princip.l, they that be leaded of the force shall be attached also, and keiq anal ipal be attainted." 1" lead body, shall inquire of the pe r so n that bath don e use huo e murder ; alio of their abettors cut coruemcra, Juhl vf 3d Hen. VIT. esp. I.—" Every Corona , u p on vieaJl lf .. LONDON.