The National Register. — London, England, 1819-10-04 00:00:00

- - 1 talW them go into the field by the corner of Buxton's house. They wentatt a sharp rate, very quickly. 1 think a gall°P. — I saw several Magistrates in Mr. Busuot's house. They were there aboat half-past •H. and I saw them at intervals to the moment the Yeomanry charged. I recognized Mr. I . lhelstune, i a clergyman ; Mr. Hay, a clergyman ; Mr. Norris, a stipendiary Magistrate ; and Mr. Fletcher, commonlv called Colonel Fletcher; and others whom I did not know particularly, and therefore don't like to aware. I heard them say nothing. I saw • them cooling out and *peaking to persons about the doors. who Appeared to be special constables. I ant sure of all doing so. .except Mr. Hay. whom I did ant notice. I certainly did nut hear any Riot Act read, and saw nothing like it. I ant sure no .direction was given to disperse. The last thing I heard or saw was Mr. Hunt still addressing the people. I was about 1410 yards .from the hustings. and Do from Mr. Iltotom's hollow then.— When the cavalry ruslital into the crowd, it was about half past one o'clock. Mr. Shuttleworth here went into particulars of the condact of the Yeomanry, which are circumstantially repeated in the evi dence given by Mr. Win. N. llncltley.] Mr. Harmer stated, that on Saturday lie had not been aware that Mr. Hamm had seen the meeting, and wished him now to be examined to that, as he had seen it front a house near Cllr. fluxion's. _ _ Mr. Basnett.—Were you in eottrt this day?—Not till this wiment. I was at the meeting on the ifith, about one, and s w Or. Hunt arrive in an open carriage. I saw the cavalry advance. and prtseeed towards the hu.stings Great confusion took ple-e. and then the cavalry surrounded •the hustings. I heard cries of " Murder." and " Save us." I saw several fall opposite to the house where I was, in Windmill Street, about tHso yards Was Al much shucked, that I retired into a back room, and desired the women who were with me to do so to. afraid that their, screams might bring persons to the door. I remained thereabout, an hour. i went hJme as soon as I could with saf:ty. 'That was a quarter past two. The house belonged to a woman, I think. of the name of Croft. The whole of Windmill Street fronts the ground. I saw a woman fall about the centre of the field.—She' was struck by a Manchester yeoman, by his dress. I was never out of the house. I saw the special constables striking several blows. _ - _ _ Ry Mr Harmer.—l was there pmhably 2n minutes before Mr. Ilitat arrived. The people appeared perfixtly peaceable and ..puet, till the cavalry charged. The people cheered, and then toere was a mob. I heard no Riot Act read, and no notice given. nor any thing to lead me to believe tharthere was any thing . of 4:ne kind. I saw no stones thrown, and no sticks used sp inet the cavalry. if there had been any. I think I ahould have .s...en it. _ _ . —...— Mr. William Norris Buiklev.-4I am a Manchester tradesman I have my dwelling-house i•r berby. I srw parties coming on the 16th. _ .... Coroner.—What is the gist of his evidence ? Mr. Ilanuer.—l understand he can speak to the whole pro everting, of the 16th. Coroner.—He knowenoth:ng of John I.ca ? Mr. Ilaraner.—No ; but it teems ecarcely nocesertry for me wo state, that if the attack was made without necessity—if there was no riot nor disturbance, all concerned, whether asheristrates, soldiers, or constables, were guilty as principals, if present. The witness then stated the colours, the inscriptions, and the Islamic which have been an often mentioned. One party was headed by an old woman with a reddish gown, a black bonnet, el a sprig of laurel in it. She said nothing . that I heard. I saw several men with laurels. I observed no sticks. There were 3 or 4 pa-tied that I saw. I stood on the steps of St. Peter's (Mitch, and saw them all distinctly. The Quaker's chapel was pearly in a line with the hustings. I went afterwards into the body of the meeting. I heard many speak of the peaceableness of the meeting, and say they had no fear of the meeting going of quiet. I heard that the soldiers had been moving in Pickfortre- Aid, and I went to see them. I stew the Yeomanry Cavalry load their pistols. I saw them then told off, right and left. I think I saw about 60 load their pistols : all that were in Portland Street. I went again to St. Peter's-church. A friend. Mr..lohn Moon, was with me. By the time I got there, I saw Mr. Hunt had arrived. I went then opposite Muunt.atreet. I saw Mr. I hint then take off his Sat, and commence addreesiag the meeting. 1 heard a general cry of '• the soldiers are coming . Soon after they untbrtunately made their appearance. They were the Man chester Yeomanry Cavalry. Two trumpeters appeared tint.-1 thought them so, because they rode pie.leild horses. Shortly after the rest rushed up. and made great confusion. They treat et a gallop, penmen, with drawn swords. I observed they looked remarkably pale. They passed betwixt myself and Mount Street. They were about three yards from me. I began to run towards the Quakers' Meeting, with intention of leaving the meeting. The thought struck me that I should be safe in the Quakers'-yard. I went into it. When I got there, a dist ance of 69 yards. I saw the Yeomanry brandishing their swords, There was a hurrah be the mob or meeting. The Ye:sinewy Iniunlished their swords, and dashed on. I remained in that situation until there was a complete dispersion. That took place in about five minutes or less. The people ran in such a body. that they could not get past, and in that state they were ova t iken by the Yersinanry, and struck, I think by the flat side of the swords : this was between the school and the Quakers' m .eting, where game logs of wood lay, and obstructed the way. I beard the report of a pistol, and looking whence it came, I saw two or three Yeomanry in the yard, ant rutting as they passed verse who, like myself, took shelter in the yard : I should think toe report had been 30 nr 40 yards from use towards Deans g etc : I can't say who fired it ; atxl from the report I should a ippose it was nut loaded : I heard only one report : I thought it was time to doe (41: I ran across the yard, and jumped over ti.e wall on the other side: I saw the Yeomanry cut five or six: they were lying about them.—Were they laying about thesis? They struck, but whether they cut I did not see, for v. a., too anxious for my own safety to look.—Were you afraid they would cut you ? i certainly was.— Why ? because they were indiscriminate ; and if I had not been alarmed 'ay the pistol. sad seen the Yeomanry, I believe I should have been cut down before I observed the Yeomanry. I knew none of them in the yard. At Mount Street. I knew Mr. R. Sharp, Mr. Whitlow, an attorney, Mr. J. Moon, and others of the Yeomanry. I b.lieve they were privet...B. These were among those whom I saw look pale. Mr. Fox was one of the Yeomanry who were striking tinder the wall. After jumpinz over the wail, I found tuyselt very awkwardly situated. for I found some of the Yen. Timmy in Dickenson-street. I felt apprehensive of my personal sat'ety.—You 'night feel fear where no fear was ; did any person offer you violence ? Na,, but it was impassible not to be afraid after what I hail seen. Those in Dickenson Street struck down a man on a crutch. lie fell, bait whether struck with the flit or edge of a sward I can't tell. The man was lame, and supported on a crutch in one hand, and a staff in the other. I saw no rip pmence of a Riot Act being read. I was not aware that any Magistreass were on the ground t I hail no (panel with any of the Yeomanry ' • but I was afraid , from the manna in which they same up, that they meant violently to disperse the Meeting. I saw the constables in a line at Buxton's hinise —I can't follow you through your winding , : but where were you when the caalry charged? In the Qoakers'iard. I saw them move front before Buxton's house to the charge: there was then a camp let.; convulsion, among the people: I saw the tutelary get so the ousting.. ell cut down the pet,,,:e Ivies held the Bogs on the I. Ammo. Mr. H unt seemed to have disappeared at once, as if Le had ben shot ; I believe there we's, ta:rhaps 1511 T 14 1148. 1 at: nor aware that there were any Hussars then ; the first I 40s then was under the won, entering a man to throw c • a gre2n held ; but ivy atteatewa w.ss taw atom a ,by the 'elan of tie,. tiros pito:. t 'ME 'NATIONAL REGISTER. By Mr. tlariner.-1 saw nn sticks In the hands of the men. I saw not the smallest di,position to riot or distal , . bauce. I hisaid many say among them, that they were sore there were no riot if they weie-lel Moe t meaning. I suppose, by the magis rates and soldiery. They weir coining from I I till nearly half put one. They were dis persed in about 5 inirotcs. I saw women with children in their arms. I saw minty lying nu the gr d, and others seemingly assisting them. 1 did not choose to stop to run a risk. The carnage seemed to he iodise t i 000 inate. I saw the Quakers•-yard 2 or S days afterwards, and I saw trees with sabre curs. - Curuoirr.—You don't wean that they were cut by the Yeomanry ? Mr. Harmer.—Yes, indeed. I +ball produce evidence to prove that the Yeomanry did so when they were cutting at ilia people. I ask hint as to what'ite•eaw. I saw the cuts in the trees, and I saw coagulated blood on the rails. . . . By the Coroner.—You say the carnage was indiscrimi nate, was it also unlimited? Did you •are any wounded? I saw ivauy on the wound ; also saw some afterwards cart led in carts to the Infirmary, from %tomtits, I presume. —Yes, you pi ermine ; it is all pressunption with you! Did you see any blood? Yes, I saw blood in that cart.—Well, that is su•uething. What interest had you to ascertain the feeling of the meeting? From the meeting of the 911 i bas ing been prevented. I saw no stones thrown till site peo ple were dispersed: Theo I saw some brick-bats thrown: I did not see who threw them. A cavalry officer seemrd to retreat from them. That was betwe .1 saw the soldiers in tire you d. The officer was connote np to the people at the time. I shouldtismighte I did not see inure than 3or brick-bats ur stones, and I eppreliend they were thrown in self defence. I saw no sticks used. The officer turned his horse and went away ; I did nut know him. I saw no other-stones thrown that day. Tire dory now manifested an evident desire to adjourn, and Oils' of• them significantly expressed a hope that the Coroner had enough of it. ---• Curunrr.—Have you 111,111, witnesses more, Mr. Harmer, on your part? Mr. Harmer.—Yes; at Idr•t 60 more. Coroner.—What ! ate they increasing? Mr. Harmer.—lndeed, they are; the accumulation of biers is still going on. I 4111 determined to bring for ward every witness that knows any thing of the traesae tions of the 16th; especially since I think I perceive now all illteldloll to produce contrary evidence. Carrom it would he as well to close it. Mr. Harmer.—Nut till slur tidiest evidence is given. At tine lit Mr. Buckley, just as he had left the witness's chair, and was proceeding towards the door, turned ambient) , toenail mid said, " I recognize here one of the Yeomanly Carel' y." Mr. names .—W hat is his name? Mr. Buckley. don't know his name. Mr. Baronet.—Did you ree him among the Yeomanry on tne ? Mr. Blicklc v.— Yes, I ; I observed him telling them off to right and lets before the elms ge. Mr. Hamner.-1 demand liar name, and charge • with wilful murder. Coroner.— rake down his words. Mr. Harmer.—Every Yeoman that was active on that day I charge with *Witt der. A person who sat opposite to the Cormier, and at the same table, (all attorney, we andeis►aud), stood up, and addressing nest, " Speak slowly, ) tam wish your words abe taken down." Coroner—(looking towards Mr. Harmer, who was pre paring to rr i orst his AUltlf wut e *too ty.)-1 - tave yea troy thing more to say Mr. Harmer.—lteist what has been taken down. Coroner.—Your wan clerks can tell you the (Nettle. Mr. Harmer.-1 am addreasitig thyself to you, Sir, as Coroner. 1 WIWI 1.56 the COllll, by whose Orilris wy surd► are takes Jowls, and I desitt to hear what has Oren so taken down read to me. Coroner.--1 have only taken nines, and these are not rut rect. [Sumeilitog unstieted oil this occasion by site (wanner rwitectitia grunriaten lithos London, at did Hot hear with 'milkmen accuracy to sepoi I. J tun nave lour eleiks us your own who Sieve laketi your words loose accurately. L.Vishi* %as here distinClay made to the person alio w i irks lin. h.pun ; 11111 Ifilautindwir as lit was of contending a a Manchester Judge, he resolved to be ii. rlarmer.—Take down what I mean distinctly la say. 1 1114111 to say, Mal every ugeostscr ej the Yeomanry carps, who matte Mr charge um the 16'h, without ea, cave u• prosVfaillaal, t ciserse YAM 1111111 i ,Mar..er I Una ij gas. pantos Miola la the flaisa ante,{ as Ula Uj Picas, 1 idiasgc him wain 'Lai Obi macdsc, and e'dOe ills MI. Curettes .—Nu man is bout.d to criminate himself. hat. Harmer.-1 Call upon yon to get iris Haute, slid to detain titter a comities - gum pause.) Dors ally our Lima Isle infiblie Mi. Harmer's know his name; his name is Wilil4lll tslegboll; I set vs d Ulds Bllii a fiatlpteildi, la attend as a Cilorss. Mr. k,Uut it is strange that Mr. COroller Sliullid pieseot 4 Cilv dii )1. raltlitil UM giving This 1111111e.—Call 1"m. hisoidil Usual. k.. 01 1111111 l are await unit at Can proceed no far. ther lit-utghi r Ale. Harmer.—l have celled lilacs Richardson to show that tie is not in isitendatice. I insist now nave a pee tily toe y sno.olous to, lion, and situ tor W attain Whatnot.), alto told nit that lee would nut attend. Tim Court was 1100 , at tel o • uuca, adjourn neil till :1 seat ,our g , out isi consideration ut treat day being oral ..C , -11ny iss Sletiriseslet, die adjoin marmot was ealetiove g. LIST US THE CORONLIS'S JURY. John Jeehoh: .-- Ho;l;oksoialuetituttut Juseph Dixon Ches. oltaltdon T Booth Thotaws J 4111106 Coutes Jouu Kay J Mtn New tun titeutge Dixon licusge Booth (Whit 0,;(I(at. l'he proceed i ngs int the Ihqueot at Oldh.t,u on the dun; .10), ( e.losesdat,,) were UllllllpOttall. av srigurns the tab ol toe •..s.l—Jllll , lll 511411, 1'11.it..1. Al.tocao.ler, Wili Cl dilaltlCti utttl coontotcd the c(t.coce Atiroa, Kiv U) Air siontlewmto :Had Mr. buck..., —Slimily alter the e - turoceatent of Poe hu.sorsooo Wacluctukt,, n bArrbtes lb( .nett ,bandit, et u de 1415 U llle 1101111, Mid urged the O. oho t , s e,1114 .td- tie Liquept, b frith.% 1.1 'icor the eridetac .11 tor 011.11.5... t, wake Mr ilartocr had to ;mewl-owe—nit( ir•orntil Aliv.wate torincr as.erted that the t•ttroner hod heel lifuisa 111 dt'et4llllll it WI 041111 (;0111t, and Solitt:d ltioto.o 1.1.11 OCT. 4. - - In prevent note-taking; the Coroner restricted the furthe r publication of the notes till the Inquest was finished, and the examination continued as well us it could under the re buked but frequent and impertinent interruption, o f Ash. worth, who if he had not been (anima to thoNe feelings we hrmour, would have kissed the rod and been quiet after the severe though gentlemanly castigation which WIN admini stered to him by Mr. Harmer. CHURCHWAIIDENS AND OVERSECRS--By an Act of the last Session, these officers have had very ex tensive powers vested in them, for the management of the public property entrusted to their care. They can now hold lands, and let or sell them, under cer. tain restrictions, and do many things they could not before ; they are now Lay Corporations, and can sue, &c. ADULTERATION OF BREAD.-011 Saturday last, George Wood, a baker, residing in Dover:place, St. George's-fields, was convicted betime T. Evance, Esq. at Union-ball, of having in his possession a quantity of alum for the adulteration of bread, and tined in the penalty of 51. and costs, under 55 Gro. 1 I I. c. 99. On Thursday night last, the cellar of i Colone Sullivan, of Hillingdon, Middlesex, was broken open and two dozen of wine stolen thereout, with which the villians got clear off—The same night the School of Industry for girls, at Uxbridge, was broken open, and a number of articles stolen there. out—the work in the progress of making up, the cluck belonging to the school, and the girl's bags, with their contents, were carried away. A duel took place on Thursday morning nt Hill, near Hampstead, between a Gentleman of the name of P. and a Lieutenant S. The parties had been on the most friendly terms until a dispute origi nated between them relative to a Lady. The parties exchanged shots, when the Lieutenant was grazed on the right side, and the affair was adjusted. Not long ago a Gentleman of the Napkin applied to a Lady, residing near the Banks of the Thames for a situation as Butler in her family, and stated that he expected to receive sixty guineas a year The Ludy, expressing her astonishment at the im pudence and exorbitaucy of the demand, said, that it was more than many of the kurates in the king dom received for the performance of their important duties ; when the fellow with great sang frail!, ob served, " That he had always pitied those poor Gentlemen." Loss or TIIE PARAGON.—Extract of a letter dated Calcutta, March 26:—" The painful task has &lieu on me to inform you of the loss of the ship Paragon (from England the 31st August, and the Cape the 6th December), on Sangor-sand. The melancholy event happened on the night of the 24th the whole of the passengers and crew, with the exception of a Portuguese lascar, who refused to quit the wreck, have been saved by the Sophia pilot-vessel. The officers and volunteers on board the Sophia, much to their credit, volunteered their services to go in the boat to assist in saving the pas sengers and crew. They brought the ladies, seven in number, and Capt. Keene, who has been dan. Igerously ill for some time, safely on shore.—P, S. I'he vessel has sunk, and not an article of property has been saved. The Captain is since dead. DREADFUL ACCIDENT.--Wednesday morning, about nine o'clock, an accident of a serious descrip tion happened in little Newport-street, Newport market, which ought to prove as u caution against the imprudence of female servants. A young woman (Ann Wood,) servant, in the employ of Mr. Upton, haberdasher, of Newport-street, who had been re peatedly caitioned by her master against the dan gerous and indecent practice of going outside the windows fur the purpose of cleaning them, Wed nesday morning ventured on the outside, und was freeipitated to the road (pitching head foremost,) and injured in a dreadful manner. Some passengers, who witnessed the transaction, went to her assist ance, and carried her to Mr. Clifton's, !..urgeon, who, after rendering her every assistance, caused her to be taken to the Middlesex Hospital, where she now lies in a dangerous condition. ELOPEMENT—On Wednesday last, a young Lady aged eighteen, of considerable accomplishments, and only daughter of' u Lady of great property and respectability of Knightsbridge, eloped from her mother's house with a Putman, belonging to a neighbouring Public-house ; and notwithstanding every exertion having been made by numerous friends to trace out the route of the refugees, there has not yet transpired the Slightest clue to their retreat. AN AWKWARD ACCOUCREMENT.— On Sunday evening, the sth ult. the house of Mr. J. Harri►, at Biddenham, was broken open, during the absence of the tinnily, by a man and woman ; on the return of the family an alarm was given, when the fetnale rubber was by the fright taken in labour, and deli vered of a sun in the bed of the muster of the house. Ludy on Friday morning a fire broke out at a baker's in East-lane, Greenwich, w'aich in a short time consumed the inside, with the stock in trade, besitks damaging 4otue other houses. ~,