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,___._....__,_____2:.__,______._._._.,..._______._._ __r_., . . gswethrrveoeingt.gui . . r - THE SUN,,.. , 7 • 140NDON TITURSDAY E V .P., Ni N G 9 NOVEMBER 22 165 5. _ ..--_______..........----..--...---, —.................. ' the park and colli s i ons t oo k pl ace d ur i ng a tt e mpts made tempt was harassing to the Police, and leading as it did, . Frankland's evidence as to injury being inffieteel, hut SU- I cable except Bincroft, and, assuming that he was the Pee- , a ch niA a .u rg nstd e i d fisa w ber i l t ge h evain v o i tl o ev i n e e n ine c c e ei to war d s persons w h o were no t , • nt G . 1.1 . tnm . er, 21 C, chargel with Hs H H A E AND K a E am l- s — momp : lAe o ß v o . : 2 : o 6 . T:ooo Re_port of the Commissioners appointed to by the po ' lice rushing forward • to disperse - them or - to arrest to ahrest of individuals, produced irritation in t - ie crowd. - ' plies no information as to the offender. son, we think the policeman has answered the charge. known or examined. n dispersing the crowd in Park- R e iGm o p Ulet en: : y i:h il is : c e i : lsaTsßopß k leA e r t t s e . Inquire into the Disturbance in Hyde- those who had thrown stones. Some of the complaints The measure most likely to be effectual was to remove REFUSAL TO BAIL. CASE OF VIOLENCE IN PARK-STREET. Of thee° men Sir G. Grey is informed that all are still ------5e n .....- . a_ Th . h ere were in the market to-d ylB sacks oatmeal, ea and keep the people hack at some distance' from the rails Looking to the facts, we regret that all the nine com in the police with the exception of Charles Leach, park on the Ist July. made to us arose out of these collisions. , 1 P a ll r ' h e - s tfirned et. th j et Vincent Grimmer, police-sergeant 21 C acted with un histifiable violence in dis • th • tted the fore's) in August last, and is therefore no _-___--•----- Soon after seven o ' c l oc k some y oung so ldi ers o f th e so that the noises and gestures of the crowd might produce 1 plainants whose cases we have been considering were not persing e crowd in Guards who had mingled with a portion of the crowd less effect, And the drive be kept clear. Sir Richard I admitted to bail, but when we referto the provisionsoftho r l o . o n l g i n e e r . s u b w. j e i a t t h t o r e t g h a e r d a t u o t h e e l ? ty t h e o s f e t e h a e s e s C , o w m i m t h i s t s h i e o n e e x r e s e n o!' To THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY. seemed disposed to take part in the tumult. Information Mayne, anticipating that this course might become advi- 1 statute which confers the only power on the subject which In a number of other cases tho Commissioners find that May it please your . Majesty, - We, the commissioners of this was brought to Superintendent Hughes, who sent sable, mentioned it verbally in the forenoon to Superin- the constable at a police-station *nes, it seems clear that they either tho case was explained, not proved or the particular -- appointed by your Majesey's letters . patent under the great to the Maeazine Barracks, and a serjeant was despatched tendent Hughes, and at 5 p.m. directed it in his written do not authorise him to take bail for any person charged policeman not identified ; and as regards six othe . rs th ., ey tion of those of Wm. Gearing, Wm. Bewley, and Charles we E D i g E l m N p g B I 2:80 B R U l G b tro O n a ; t w st h ra ea w t , from 103 Oci N to ov l3 . 2 0 0% k ' seal bearing date the 14th of July . In the nineteenth year with a pie c ket to bring in the soldiers. Some stones were instructions. It was, however, an operation requiring with riot, which seems to have been the charge made and istate-We see no reason to doubt that in all theee caees Madgett, I am to desire that you will take into considera the violence spoken to was committed ; and in tho absence of your reign, and commanded to inquire into an alleged thrown b the crowd at the serjeant and his party whilst judicious management, not t 3 be attempted without ade- , entered against all of these complainants. When, therefore, of any explanation it appeare to have been wholly nu war disturbance of the public peace on Sunday the let of July, tion the facts stated in the report, as aff . ecting each of the 1855, in Hyde-park and the adjoining streets, and into all engaged i y n the performtince of this duty and the crowd quate force, and every precaution which tact and temper I application was made to hir Richard Mayne for directions do., 6s Od to 7s Od; barley do., 58 - 6 d to / 5. the circumstances thereof and all matters connected there- COU snpp ye we it o 111 a e cou s proper y ave a( vise e ranted. followed after the soldiers to the barrac . ks% and remained in dealing with a crowd ld 1 - I dd t th• kth t h 11 1 h 1•d th m w a h n i :l .h t w he as n de T av h o e urs co to nduct of Superintendent Hughes in his en- police-constable to transgress the limits of his . legal autho- After full inquiry into the complaints submitted to our policemen, and the finding of the Commissioners, and that a i n w a t h r d e e i n x e e r a c e i h s e e o a f s t e h s e n e p h o w p e u r n i v s e h te e d n i t n , y e o i t u h e b r y b l y a W s n , s y l o ,e i n i B ST o i int 6(1. Hay from 10d to 15d. ith, and particularly into the conduct of the officers and s t e h n e t re i t n hr h o i w s t in u g rn sto to ne t e h . e surmount these difficulties, 13 - mb:en impugned rite'. Some of the Persons apprehended for miner offences , consideration, we have deemed it our duty to report na.,is im erial Oatmeal, per sack of 2 t. Second. i Thit 80 -....... ths lira wconstables of the Metropolitan police in connection . with result the more to be regretted on account of the high DALKEITH MEAL AIARKET-Nov. 19. the same and into the truth of all and singular the corn- promptly rendered. One Tp o llo f leic t se h e e rfjoer o a ff na e ts n s d ils e nt rs anc w coem h ' o had hit a on several grounds. He has been accused of undue excite- which, thongh amounting to actual disorder, were noyt conduct on the part of various members of the police • a or dismissal, as yon shall think right, having regard to the Bar - le P ymeal, per ilitto ! plaints of the conduct of them or an of them upon that soldier with a stone was given into custody, and after- ment, of using improper laneuage of having been per- charged as riot, might, in our opinion, have been lawfu . ll war d s fi ne d , an d the crowd was dispersed without any sonally guilty -- of mitny - assault's eshiiii his horiewhip, - and admitted .t° b e an by, the constable in charge of the station, character of that body ; b u t if excesses were s h own t e ordinary course adopted by the Commissioners in the case Flour, per ' ditto occasion which might be brought unde y r onr investigation ; with issuing to th e poli ce , w ith ou t sufficient grounds, if aPPicatien tor tnat Purpose had been made; Still, " the have been committed by 230E 7 , appl e t es ti mon y was a l so 47s lehl 45s Od 445 ''' b be o r r s ne of to th t e he sam m e od b e o r d a y ti Humbly report, that on the receipt of your M ajes t y ' s on tho same occasion • ane what- of constables who are proved to leave committed illegal or 36s Qd ,-s (h 1 ,-s ° o 3 i un A ne b ce on s t sa n ry in v c, i o o , l e e l n o c ek e. in the evening the Park was cleared orders to nee their staves, and with failing to control many g p i o v s e v n er t i o s d d e i e sc li r n e e ti to ona ex ry e , re w is e e d it o , e n r o t t h t e h r i e n f k esa th l a t t o e t x h e e re a i d se vi i ce t, on an. forpearance of other mem- Peasemeal per ditto - a Od -s o commission we gave notice by letter to several persons who by Superintendent Hugh . es, with a . body . o f a bout a hun- exces . ses . on the part of the police under his command. unjustifiable acts in the performance of their duty. In the had sent written com 1i t t M • t ' S tar of s , a , _ _ pan s o your ajes y s ecre y dred r•olicemen, formed in open line, with two or three It is impossible to reconcile the evidence as to the super- can justly be made a ground for censure. ever blame may attach to individuals, it was 'through the three cases, however, of Gearing, Bewley, and Madgett, Pot-b 1 di aa ey, per tto Dte tor-the Home Department, and also gave general do not think t a • • - yardibetween each man, extending northwards from the intendent's personal acts of violence. Several witnesses We h t s ir R ie h ar d M ayne was called exertions of the police that accidents were prevented in the the acts of violence deposed to before the Commissioners -s Od -s Od -5 e" notice in the blic f • t' to hold au . 13 . . pu newspapers o our inten ion s er p en tine, and advancing eastwards towards Hyde-park- assert that they saw his horsewhip used, and men and uPon, ae was suggested, to interfere and aCt as a justice ef park, and property in that vicinity prot ec t e d from demage. appear to have been so gross and unprovoked, that if they - 1 quiry into the matters submitted to us by your Ma- hi this case ._ _ . _ . . __ . cor ner and Stanhope-gate. This operation seems to have women struck with it. Superintendent Hughes most die- the Peace , ' ,bY taking bail, or that he would When the events of the day are prope r ly a pp rec i a t e d, we aro satisfactorily proved, the mere dismissal from the force KIRKCALDY-Nov. 17. jestrs said commission, on Tuesday the 17th day of July, been effected successfully. tinctly denies having struck any person but says that he have been warranted so to take bail, seeing the restrictions think they will not be found to a ff or d any ground for les- would be an inadequate punishment for the offence ; and We had a fair supply of grain, and sales •k f ed quic or Ay 1855, in the Court of Exchequer at Westminster, at ten It has been stated that apa t of the police had been cut the air ith h' whip ith action ' which mi ht mis- placed on the exercise of his authority a gistrate by senin the confidence of the public-a confidence founded • as the description of the • witnesses against them renders kind. Wheat and b ‘ alley Is per qr. dearer, and oats near 11 o'clock in the forenoon and at the time and place so ap , tt" cl b f • r y L IR G le 1 d 7 tl , la. ' NT • • • g b t d th f llowine p • • th e as • Ina- e g a a lone y way o precaution near orc • rosveno 0 es some 0. -e witnesses. His evidence is corro ors e e 0 .. num in e statute which first esta • on the experience of six-and-twenty ears-in the 1 genera t bbl th h • I•h • bf 2 h i pro a e at t o same evidence w iic was given e ore s g er. the Colunissioners will be available on a trial, Sir George pointed we commenced our sittings. house. About six o'clock in the evening a large Man of by several witnesses. If women had been struck, as re- 'Weed the N L eW MetrOPOlitall Police :--" Provided always ! good' conduct and efficiency oe th e Ar 3 e i t ro o l• p itan Police. Wheat. I Barley. Oats. I Beans , In the outset of the inquiry we were met,by a difficulty , people set out from Hyde-park towards Grosvenor-gate presented, we think it highly probable that we should that no suc e u Person shall act as a justice of the peace at All which we humbly submit t o y e i e ea a • t , jes y s most Grey thinks it right that an indictment should be pre- First B9s ed I 47s 0.1 36s Od i o s tei as to obtainine • ns who con e evidence. Most of the perso . and Park-street, with cries of" Now to Lord Grosvenor's." have had some woman or her companion as a witness. No anY court oi general or quarter sessions nor in any matter gr ac i ous cons id era ti me ferred against each of these men. Sir George Grey Second sidered theenselves aggrieved by the conduct of the police Soon afterwards a crowd, varioual estimated bY the wit- such testimon howe was laid before us • neither was out of sessions, except for the reserva'tion of tho peace, - 10th Nove 4 * mber, 1855. has not included Policeman Joseph Butcher, 109 B, in Third Bos Od I 38s Od 29s ted i Os 0 " on the day in question were strangers to•each other, and esses at two, three, four hundred, or more in number, the name of Tiny w 0 i v n e a r i , 2 or other person alleged to have the prevention of crimes, the Identical and committal of (L. S.) JAMES STUART WORTLEY. the list of those against whom the Commissioners have re- . no combined arrangement had been made for the purpose n . s e was collected before Lord Re Grosvenor's house in Park- been so struck ascertained. On this state of the case we offenders, and in carrying into execution the purposes of (L. S.) ROBERT BAYNES ARIISTRONG. ported, because, although they record their opinion that _______ of bringing their several complaints before us. . ome oi •- this act." street. No actual violence, beyond throwing a stone at consider that, whatever suspicion may arise on the ow o (L. S.) GILBERT 'HENDERSON. the arrest of James Bousted, who was taken into custody DUBLIN-Nov. 21. them could not afford to procure pro e f ssional assistance, Lord R. Grosvenor's messenger, was committed by them •, dence, we might do Superintendent Huehes injustice if we COMPLAINTS AS TO THE CELLS. - b hi y m and o p ther olicemen who are not named was no , t White wheat, 44i Od to 48s Od ; red ditto 6 011 , 41s to 4 • , and perhaps felt unequal to speak for themselves. In fact, but thei u ber and clamour were alarm;n,g The crowd were to hold. this imputation to be ro;ed. The confinement of the prisoners at Vine-street station c OPY OF A LETTER TO SIR RICHARD MAYNE K.C.B warranted by anything he had done, the constable appears barlo 1s d Y, 7 6 to 24s Od ; oats, 16s Od to les Od , eser with one exception, no individual appeared to be prepared r n m .1. "Chk h' • -•" • A • 'd P • ' yelled and groaned, cal ing uc im out, and using sto excitement, the evi ence is again conflicting. during the night is a painful part of our inquiry. It was COMMISSIONER OF POLICE OF THE METROPOLIS. , ', to have acted in • obedience to the orders of Superintendent 40s Od to 44s 6d per brl; oatmeal, 16s Od to 18s Od raP lt eil ; ba e to make any statement or give evidence before us with re- 'm ossible to hear the evh other expressions of hostility to Lord le. Grosvenor, and Superintendent Hughes says he gave his orders with dem- e 1) . . . ilence of the witnesses who un- Whitehall, November 15, 1855. Huelles and no coin • • • plaint is made against Butcher per- flour, 24s 6clto 27s Od per cwt ; Indian corn, 464 Od to 48s " ' h'h hd tt • • ference to the matters into w ic we a me o inquire. their aspect and proceediugs were sufficiently menacing to sion, and showed himself prominent in order to encourage derwent this infliction witho • e • nd sho ked ut bom b surprised a c lam directed by Secretary Sir Georee Grey to transmit h e•. sonnlv ' Tile apprehension, moreover, of Bousted, after por 4801ba. • h ' Mr Mitchell a respectable and intelli- It happened ta. . , h at the sufferin t excite the fears of the inmates of the house, though some his men. Assuming that there were moments when e .. gs o which they wore subjected. to you a copy of the Report of the b Commissioners ap- t e caution he es said to have received, may reasonably ba t tto who had attended at the police court on gen a rney, did not, in giving his orders, or addressing the bystanders, It aPPearea that at one time 43 persons were shut up in pointed to inquire into the disturbance of the public peace supposed to have been sanctioned by your written order, -- lar character of the cries were of ajr . . quoted in the report ( . 7 dire tin hat v-n • BRISTOL SUGAR-Nov. 21. behalf of a client taken into custody in Hyde-park on the which is a basement cell, imperfectl ventilated and said to have • in Hyde-park on Sunday, the Ist July, and into the con- , • . 4" ) c g t y poisons u enntendent O'B ien who was reserve that coolness laneua e and manner In the meantime, p f , p of e g d . d y ' snouting or making any noise oa ' • let of July, also appeared before us on behalf of the same with which been isuse , except as a 'ace of nfinement f r ref 'c- , r chug in any wny cal- Our sugar market remains moderately adive, and prigt / station • ed with a reserve of fifty men at Stanhope-gate, always desirable, yet, under the difficulties p. co o ra duct of the Metropolitan Police on that occasion. This ciliated to cause distu b s client to complain of the conduct of the police. In order had received information of the movement from Hyde- he was beset, we think allowance ought to be mac a, . y p 1 and tor risoners. The el' iteensions of thie cell were 24 feet r ance or frighten horses, were to be restrain unchanged. Very few sales have heen effected. Report, which was delivered to Sir George Grey on the cau , onee as , th to discharge this duty for his •client, Mr. Mitchell had len th b eieht f ark, and broueht forward his party with all despatch into thet this charge affecting his demeanour and language, as in g y e eet in breadth, and the height seven 10th instant, has received his serious atteation. ,i t to e consequences and required. to desist, and that if they did not immediately do so they were to be --,,,,,, , e , made himself acquainted generally with the occurrences p h th ' k II f Ith d' • f • d t e sou end of Par -street. o there ormer e men estinct rom his acts, may be passe over. f t ten inches Th h 1 fl • • ee • e asp ate oor was partially wet with From the description given by the Commissioners of the which were to become the subjects of our inquiry. Under in a column of sections of ten, haein a fr g ont of five men, In offering an opinion now as to the orders given, we water, and there was an open convenience in one corner nature and character of tho aseemblage in the park on the removed, and, if necessary, taken into custody COAL MARKET.-Nov. 21. these circumstances we felt ourselves warranted in re- an 1 marched th th t t' - d that the crowd "lel h h • 1• • ch cases to criticise The sufferings of 43 inmate fh 3' h • • em up e s ree ,inor er are Bann e ow mac easier i is in su s, or o t e 3 w o ultimately d ay in question, of the noisy and riotous proceedings • In addition to these cases in b . h '• , wic the policemen were • M Met hll t ' h . • t t any of the .` h questing r. ic e o give is assis ance o f t• tth ined there d ' - . e mig t see them coming, and have time to move off. A the past than to choose the right course oac ion a e r o e n ma . unng a sultry night, may be imagined. which took place, and of the danger caused by them to d t'fi Ith th ien 1 et , ere are o ers of a similar character, in some Prices of Coal per ton at the close of the market. complainants who might be willing to avail themselves ot smaller b d o yof police had previously mingled with the moment. Superintendent Hughes states that at about 10 t e oth o wi n ss passed a second night in this cell with 18 persons in carriages and on horseback, as well as from the of which no evidence affecting particnler constables was 8. d. Waßsend, ize. i it in bringince their several complaints before us. To this crowd, and endeavoured by persuasion to induce them to minutes Past three or 20 minutes to four in the afternoon or persons, and declared, when examined, that he had statement of the Commissioners that the crowd contained given, while in others the evidence of identity was not Byass's West Hartle .. 18 S e. ' I • ts wil proposal Mr. Mitchell assented. The comp aman disperse, but without effect. he ordered the men to nse their staves • meaning that they never been well since. The cell in which Mr. Mair was a • • • sprinkling of bad and dangerous parsons who requlred • satisfactory. Some cf these occurred in Hyde-park, but flastine's Hartle y ' 18 4 Belmont 20 I i lingly availed themselves of his assistance, and entrusted On the approach of Superintendent O'Brien's p ar ty, were t e b e mo d erate l y used. Th i s or d er was given en hi s confined, and the other cells were also described to us as the control of the police, and who, but for such control, in Park-street especially the Commissioners state that Holywal .... Y 1 ....... ........ 9 3 Braddyll . 21 • their cases to his management. To him, and also to Mr. some of the crowd retired ; but a large body remained, and own responsibility. He states that he gave it considering distressingly overcrowded. and oppressive. might have led tho way and been followed by the thought- theye . were several cases of serions injury to unoffending Longridge's Wst HartleylB :3 fletton Lon ' • 20 1 Ellie, the attorney who conducted the case on behalf of received the police with a yell. On entering the crowd, that the critical moment was come when, unless controlled, We feel bound to point attention to the defective nature less and inconsiderate to mis Alia and darnage to property, individuals, which proved a discreditable exercise of vie- Tanfield Moor l7 14 Lambton s.Maiti ...... y 1 21 1 • h indebted for their able assistance the police, we are muc Superintendent O'Brien called on them in a loud voice to the dangerous elements in the crowd would become of the arran et:smuts under which all ersons tke •nto e un- g P ail 1 tee extent of which would only haoe been limited by the knee. Walker Primrose . 17 0 R 11' 21 usse s Hetton in eliciting the facts and discussing the points brought disperse. Just at that moment he was tripped up, fell, manageable, and serious mischief ensue. The road was custody in Hyde-park and Park-street were sent to Vine- resistance they met with, there can be no doubt that the It is impossible not to regret that persons of the charac- Grey's West Haat - ••• - ey ....17 1 South Hetton 22 before us in the course of our inquiry. and hurt his knee. The police who were following kim then much obstructed, the rough people in the carriage- street Police-station, without regard to their numbers, interference Of tb.e police was indi s pensably nece ssar y ; and ter described b tho Commi • y ssioners should have been West Hartley 18 3 Stewart's . 22 We continued oar sittines in the Court of Exchequer rushed forward with their sieves drawn. Though there way and at the railings were obstinate, and some stones and withoat suitable provision being afterwards made for Sir George Grey is happy to find that, in the opinion of mixed up with a crowd such as that which is stated in the Wallsond, eee. Cassop .21 urs ay e o ugus , w en, from day to day until Th d th 2d f A t h was no serious resistance, some of them, whilst dispersing were thrown at himself and Superintendent Martin. t . heir accommodation The measures too tardil ado ted y P the Commissioners, the presence and acts of the police on report to have been collected in Hyde-park, and at a later Heaton after hearing Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Ellis on behalf of their and pursuing the crowd, used their staves, and otherwise Weighing all the evidence, however, we think this resort for their relief by Sir Richard Mayne and the inspector iu the Ist July had the effect of preventine any such result, hour in front of Lord Robert Grosvenor's house in Park- Lawson l9 ( South Kelloe t 21 • li t d t . th t t t h• h respective cena, an repea mg es a amen wic we acted with violence, inflicting severe injuries on several to violence was not warranted. No attack had been made chars° were insufficient It a ears to us hi hl fit that e • PP g Y and that it was through their exertions diet accidents were street as it cannot be always e , ea. yto distinguish between Northumberland 18 0 Coes 25 , had on several previous occasions publicly made, that if persons who were not shown to have been guilty of any by the people, no Combined or serious resistance had been steps should be taken to prevent a recurrence of similar prevented in the park, and property in that vicinity pro- persons mingling in such a crowd accidentally or without Riddell l9 9 Whitworth . , ' l9 , o pre er • there were still any persons who had complaints t f. violence, but who refused to move off when requested so madetothepolice, the carriages and riders passing were few; evils. Every cell might easily be inspected, the number it tooted from damaee. It is also sati s f ac t or y t e k new that any bad intention, and those taking a part in its illegal Wharncliffe 21 0 Derwentwater Hartley .1. we were ready to hear them d • ' , an zeceiving no answer to to do, or who, being inoffensively there, ran or stood s till an d , cons id er i ng h ow many . i no ff ens i ve i n di v id ua l s we re was adapeed to contain certified and fixed, and precautions there was no evidence before the Commissioners of any proceedings. Tha Commissioners, however, have. not Eden Main 21 3 this invitation, we closed the investi ation having sat 15 when the police came upThe street. This conduct on the mixed up with the disorderly portion of the crowd, the taken that the proper limit should never be exceeded. loss of life or bono broken, or of any limb seriously hurt, been unmindful of the difficulties with which tho police Ships at market... 63 I Sold days, and examined non oath 86 stitneat ' ses on the t par part of the police was complained of, and will be consi- execution of such orders would of necessity be dangerous, CHARGES BY OTHER COMPLAINANTS AGAINST THE or permanent injury of any kind inflicted. It is, however, had to contend. Ist Hyde-park they say the police were ' of the compla . t P 1 94 th ef th 1' man s, aro on e pare o epo ice a POLICE. engaged in efforts to check disorder and tumult during , . ' ' dered hereafter. and attended with unjustifiable violence. with great regret that Sir George Grey finds that the result , , full report of whose evidence is annexed. h • • • Superintendent O'Brien states that he gave no orders to If the order to use the staves had been strictly limited In proceeding to consider the charges against policemen of the inquiry has been to establish, in the opinion of the several hours, exposed to annoyance and insult, and often . , The scenes in Hyde-park which gave rise to t is inquiry the crowd b force but that he should have to the clearance of the road we might have considered it for misconduct it will be proper to bear in mind the diffi- C missioners chere ' ohlieed to act under eircumstences where it was difficult RAILWAY TRAFFIC' RETURNS. I remove . . y ~ . o m . , . e es of serious misconduct on tho part e • ' seem to have had their origin chiefly in popular feeline d • • 1 Th b ' •t • 1 • lt . • ,• hd t ' * thought it his duty to do so if the cro wd h a d d isregar de jus t e fi a b e , ere was an 0 view p ro p rie y in c earing ea les with which they a o contend in Hyde-park. of soine members of the force WI th tth t ,ve 1 e ey repor a. to discover the exact hne of duty, and although surrounded • against a bill introduced into the Commons House of Par- . hink there should be little a in- The were his summons to disperse. He expresses his opinion that the caniage-way, and we t . y y engaged in efforts to check disorder and tumult ample testimony was borne to the moderation and for- by a vast multitudeethey received little or no support in GREAT NORTHERN RAILWA.Y.-Traffic return for 11 liament b Lord Robert Grosvenor, to prevent trading i n th e con f us i on w h en h e f e ll, and was prevented from pathy for those who at such a time refused or delayed to during several hours, exposed to annoyance and insult, bearance of other members of the body o n th e same ()cc ,. their exertions to maintain order. The Commissioners' week ending Nov. 11, 1855 226,172 12 l' on Sunda y •h . hM t rt r cl• t' t d y wit in t e e repo lan po ice is nc an advancing along with his party, the men na . took his call quit the rpad,.expecting the p o li ce t o en t er i n to discussion mid often obliged to act under circumstances where it was don, and that when the events of the day are properly opinion, therefore, on the several cases they have detailed Corresponding week last year 23,t 63 v ! C't f L d d l called the Sunday Tradine iy 0 OD OD, ald COMMOD y ler to themselves to as to their right of wa or to make exce tions in their difficult to disco the exact line of dut Althouel or r p rn y• e 11 appreciated, they would not, in their judgment, be found is entitled to the greater weight, as having been formed on the people to disperse for an or( LANCASHIRE AND Y le fao 01 I % I T IESHIRR ....AILWAY.-Tra .„, e Bill. Prior to Sunday 24th of June, a handbill was printed Ith •t f Bt th y, t ft' di sperse th e crow d a t on ce. One person on y, ewi ness avour. u- --ere was no- .....e same necessity to drive rounded by a vast multitude, they received little or no sup- to afford any just grounds for lessening the co n fid ence o f after taking all circumstances into account, and lam to turn for the week endin ° ov. 18, 1855 ' £20,146 el' and circulated referring to this measure as the New Sun. L ew i e F ran ki an d, was t a ken into custodY in Park-street. the crowd from the railings, and still less to clear the space port in their exertions to maintain order. It is but just the public in the general good conduct and efficie nc y o f th e direct your particular attention to it, and to desire that C d . k 1 g orrospon mg wee ast year 18,629 3 • d tate th t a oe - • t• t h da Bill an a in a n n n air meo in o see ow Y , . g e g , D ur i ng th e a ft er noon 71 persons in Hyde-Park and one between the rails and the water of the Serpentine, to which that a liberal construction should be put on the acts of Metropolitan Police. injunctions may be given to all the officers of the police to ei religiously the anstocracy observe the Sabbath, would be emoved rsuant to the order, object it is clear the order extended a d ' person in Park-street were h t f , . ,u it WaS in the men emPloyed in such duties, and that their conduct This high character which the force has acquired, and exercise a strict control over their men, and carefully to CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWA.Y.-Traffic returie held in Flyde-park on Sunday afternoon, at three o'clock, restrain them from any acts of needless violence. The the week ending Nov. 18, 1855 ' 24,853 1 to Vine-st ree t p o lice-station. en 0 tnese were course of executing it that the witnesses Veosie, Maxwell, should not ba censured, except on clear and decisive testi- which is highly creditable to it as a body, and to tho se on the right bank of the Serpentine looking towards Ken- dth t •th e charged with felony, an e res wi notous conduct, or and others were struck. molly. under whose immediate directions it has been placed, police will receive the full support of the Government in Corresponding week last year 4,328 1 3 sington-eardens. the execution of the important duties they have to assaults on the police. It also appears that, after orders issued bY SuPerinten• It will be found that the difficulty of identifying police- renders it the more important that every precaution should per- Accoraingly, between three and four o'clock on the •nts were preferred before us of the had- dent Hu hes form, but those duties can only be usefully or efficiently Increase in 1855 ... 1'524 9 Great complai g , staves were used by the policemen, who men is peculiarly great. The similarity of dress, and the be taken to prevent its reputation being compromised and afternoon of Sunday the 24th of June, a large multitude f h 11 ' V• 1 unfitness otece s in me street for con- passed under the rail t • Ide ortment excl de mau ' s o drtve the crowd back, and who general similarity of size ant p , u y its efficiency impaired by misconduct on the part of any formed ba a • per d y c utious abstinence from any abuse of se ficiency an( vORK AND BANDON RAILWAY. Traffic return for ee e assembled in Hyde-park on the spot indicated on the north 1 a number and of the sufferine experienced h d power, an from all acts which, if not strictly illegal, indi fining so arge rus e hpon the people from time to time, driving them distinguishing marks which assist in other CBBOB. The of its raenabers. With this view lam to call your parti- ending Nov. 17, 1855 £'24o „ i t' bank of the Serpentine. There the crowd shouted, hooted, d • th ' d • th S d '• h • cate a want of the tom by those confine in em uring e un ay nig t and in back thirt o y r forty yards over the grass on the north side numbers and divisional letters to which recourse is had cular attention both to tho general statements of tniecon- - per and discretion which are peon- C cl• k 1 t orrespon ing wee as year 2lB el• and yelled at the carriages and made such noises as to , d •ht l W '• ' •nstances on Mon ay nig a so. e victed and of the drive In the course of these proceedings the wit- for identification are very apt to be mistaken or nth- duct contained in this Report, and to the particular in- limey requisite in ersons ch e • p ar e ed with the preservation , f th b • frighten the horses in the drive, to the annoyance and dan- i ' mne 1 1 th ells Thouah the ma h b ffi TD" . inspectec ese c • _ .. . y ey Per aps e 811 - neSseS - oodward, Martin, and others were struck with recollected. Two caSeS occur in which the witnesses stances in which the Commissioners have recorded their o epu lic peace, and which Sir George Grey is happy .....---._ ger of those on horseback or in carria es. This interrup- cient for the purpose ot receiving the or ! linary numb!r• of stayes. The object of these movements were frequently state that they had inverted the numbers of which they opinion that such misconduct has been proved against in- to know generally characterise the Metropolitan police. tion naturally caused alarm, and g t d aerie es preven e many c g dail brou ht there the certainl were nh to prisoners' Y g , Y y u t unintelligible to the people, and conaequently the acts of wero at first confident, namelY, 155 for oi, and 174 for dividual members of the police force. I have now to turn to some other portions of h t o report, SEABORNE lIIAILS. • h t cl . t • A tt t I de by driving in t a tree ion. n a emp was aso ma confine such large numbers as were placed in them on this the el' h p ice ad the appearance of wanton outrage. 147. Several witnesses admit that they had mistaken the The latter cases are not numerous, and may properly be affecting some of the general arrangements connected with --ze--- some persons to Organise a meeting, and address the crowd, occasion. Even after 31 risoners had be d 13 . en remove y If the attempt had been made bY an adequate force it number 80 for 84, and in many cases it was clearly proved dealt with in the first instance. , the occurrences of the Ist of July. The first relates to the el but they were required to desist, and stopped, by the d• • fS•• R M P 1 irection o si . ayne an( of the superintendent in seems to us that the people might have been moved with- that th 't ewi nesses were mistaken as to the numbers. The The first to which Sir George Grey feels it his duty to confinement of the persons taken into cuetody at the Vine- (N Signifies that the mails are sent from the General Post 0 police. charge to the Marylebone and Edgeware-road Statiens the out r rt . ~ eso ing to the use of staves, and a line might have divisional letter, too, is another element of mistake, and advert is, the case of Superintendent Hughes, who was *root station. The remarks of the Commissione• s, n t t ' y the , df t . t fth • . i ) be night-and M by the morning--despatch.) ' -.." eec ive na ure o e arrangements with regard to the ~„.• In the course of the following week handbills were dis- heat and closeness of th ll 1 t 4 e ce a cause( very grea. suffenng, been formed and kept a t a suitable distance from the we think has been the source of at least one error. These charged with the general direction of the police in Hyue tributod and placalds exhibited calculated to attract peo d ' •k o the health o numbers sent to that station, and the inadequate provi- Day WhQll matte in F rom what ii - ! j ll 1 t H d k th next Sunday. It was stated in pe o y e-par on e an !emus ris t f those who remained. Seve- rail; bat the atte m pt s ma d e with inadequate force pro- considerations show that we should be cautious in con- park on the Ist July. The Cemmissioners state him 'on made for their accommodation a ear i ,pp to S r George COUNTRIES in General Post- Port ral, indeed, stated that their health hd b ff ied ha 1 a one of these at " Hyde-park the open-air fete and monster . .a een a et• i hum- much cf the violence which cannot be justified. d emn i ng an y man en evidence of identity derived solely or to have been accused of undue excitement, of using impro- si ! Mee, London.* Dispatched, E d nit u iw consequence of their confinement. It might indeed be difficult to know, before the experiment chiefly from the number and the letter. It was stated by per language, of having been personally guilty of many as• Grey to be fully warranted by the facts ; aril although he ----- ...........1 concert would be repeated on Sunday next." In another, has been informed that the want of any provision for send- imerica(byErit.pack)N Every Friday -•• Llverpoot ... 1 " Let us go to church with Lord Robert Grosvenor next Many of these taken into custody offered to procure bail, was made, how far it would be practicable to remove an d severa l w it nesses th a t the scroll or border round the num- saults with his horsewhip, of issuing to the poliee without ing a portion of the prisoners, in the first instance, to other emerice (by United Sm. Sandity morning. We can attend his lordship iu Park- but the application was postponed by the inspector in keep back the crowd from the rail ; but Prudence required ber and letter confused their sight, and was a great impe- sufficient rounds orders to use their staves, and of failing g packet) ..........N ! stations, arose from the number having greatly exceeded es •••••• • • Liverpool ... Nov. lane at half-past ten, go to church with him, then go home charge of the steam], and filially rejected, after a reference that this experiment should have been abandoned limn°. dimed in ascertaining the number. to control many excesses on the part of the police under imorica (by U. States to dinner, and be back in time to see our friends in Hyde. to Sir Richard Mayne. This refusal was made the subject of diately the collisions attending it were Perceived. But The first class of these cases consiats of those in which his command. The evidence in support of the first three what was anticipated, he is not aware of any satisfactory packet) ..........N •.• ••- - • • Southemeton park." The police 'superintendents of various districts also complaint before us. It appears that under the 2d and those charges or rushes of the police on the people were the parties aggrieved appeared as witnesses against known of these charges was insufficient to satisfy the Commission- reason for a larger number not having been removed from kastralia (via South reported that large numbers of people were likely to attend 3d Viet. the inspector on duty at any police station has numerous, and continued for a considerable space of time. policemen. ers of the'r beine• well founded ; but even after making Vine-street to other stations after the insufficiency of the amptone --host -- •••- • • • • tiouthamptor I the meeting in Hyde-park on Suuday the lat of July. a diecretionary authority to take bail on all charges which Again up to a late hoar in the evening, when groups Vir. FLOYD'S I.ND J. VASSIE'S CASES. allowance for ta circumstances in which he was placed, accommodation in Vine-street had been ascertained. From onto ma etarsemes) N communications, however, which he has had with you Ditto (via Cape of Geed; Under these circumstances, on Friday the 29th of June, might be summarily disposed of by a magistrate ; but in were collected even at a distance from the olive, parties of The defence of William Bowleg, 20 D, in this case, as in for the obstruction of the road, for the obstinacy of what Hope) ............NI ter,' since these occurrences took place, he is glad to know that Sir Richard Mayne communicated with the Secretary ef this case the charge against most of the prisoners was for the police came rushing forwards, and used their staves to the case of Floyd's charge, seems to resolve itself into a they term the " rough people" in the carriege-way and at Utica (West, Coast)..N %3 , 1 or the mon't . h . ... • - trn ° arrangements have been made by your directions for pre- . tri er outh :: 7eee! riotous conduct, and the inspector doubted whether he disperse them. The witness George Jenniegs and others question of identity. On weighing the evidence on each the railings, and the fact of stones being thrown at himself klexandria..........N 3,9, 24, &30 ofm. State for the Home Department, and prepared a notice venting, on any future occasion, the recurrence of inis- k1exandria..........b1 4th & 20th of nion. Southaniplon I , onght to t tke bail, and requested instructionit from Sir were hurt on these occasious. We do not know on what change, we think that FloYd's and Vassie's complaints are and Superintendent Martin, the Commissioners think that cautioning and requesting well-disposed persons to abstain management attended with such serious results. Bahamas ...........m 17th of tbe month seuthamptoe j , Richard Mayne. The instruction given was, that no bail principle suc h di s p ers i on s by violence can b e justified, a s both well founded eget 20 D. Floyd swore most distinctly Superintendent Hughes was not. warranted in the order he from joining or attending the meeting announced to be Another subject very properly noticed by the Commis- Belgium .........'..N rily• ••••••• •• •• Dover ;..... Dail', should be taken for those charged with riotous conduct or it does not appear that any riotous or other illegal proceed- to the identity of 20 D, after ample opportunity in Hyde- gave the men to uso their staves at the time that order was ec. l' held in Hyde-park, and stating that all necessary measures sioners is, the delay in bringing the persona in custody th of th Brazil ... ..... ......M e month.. Southamptm, D y actual diaorder in the Park, and in the result, though bail ings were going on in these groups. park for noticing his person and number. Vassie's opper- given, and that, although if the use of the staves had been Buenos Ayres ~ .... _hi 9th of the month.. Southampton De 0 • 1 1 010 would be taken to prevent such meeting and to preserve before the magistrate. The utmost diligence ought was often offered for certain prisoners, it was ithiformlY Some of the witnesses remarked that the conduct of the tuuity for remarking the policeman who struck him was strictly limited to the clearance of the carriage-road, they Cape of Good Hope ..N Viuiont port. ((ince the public peace. On Saturday, the 30th of June, this undoubtedly to be used in taking before a, magistrate cape of Good Hope ..1. refused. police posted along the drive from the east end of the Ser- much less favourable, yet he spoke with perfect confidence might have considered it justifiable, there was not the same c ,i notice was published in the morning newspapers, and also persons arrested without the authority of a warrant; but Cape de Verde ...... Is 9th of the month Southampton Dec. ' Complaint Win also made of delay in bringing the per- pentine to the statue of Achilles contrasted favourably to 20 D, and Bewlay's statement that he believes Vassie to necessity to drive the crowd from the railings, and still posted at the entrances of the park in the afternoon. Sir as the delay in this instance was inquired into at the time, Ceylon (see India) sons in custody before the magistrate. None were iu fact with the conduct of those more immediately under Super- be the same he struck at tells against himself. less to clear the space between the rails and the water of Richard Mayne on the same day also issued orders for and its cause explained, and as directions have been given 99 ° e : brought before the sitting magistrate at Marlborough- intendant Hughes, and the complaints made before us seem J. MARTIN'S CASE. the Serpentine. They also think that prudence required tsti 'l .e • • isl • •• - •• ••14-?, Mon ,Wed.,&Fril. T 0 .4 Superintendent O'Brien to take up a station with a party which will prevent the occurrence of any such delay on Ch a r l i . a . e. "'" •• '•:: tuthampton Tn. street until between four and five o'clock on the afternoon to support this view ; but it must be considered that The wounded sailor's story is a sad one, and was told in that the experiment of removing and keeping back the 1,: t • ,2a Pc‘l7th of month of police in the neighbourhood of Lord Robert Grosvenor's .riy future occasion, it is unnecessary further to advert to Chi na ~,..• -. - -** 'Once a month uthamPt° ''' • 4 of Monday, the 2d July, and the consideration of many of Superintendent Hughes had the chief post of distmbance a simple hoe set manner, but the police sergeant accused crowd from the rail should have been abandoned imtnedi- i .• • • Dec house on Sunday, and for four superintendents and 280 it here. meta to assemble in Hyde-park at 2 p.m. Other parties the charges was postponed until Tuesday, gausing deten- along the line front the east end of the Serpentine to the dieclaimed striking him with great appearance of sincerity; ately the collisions attending it were perceived. The Com- Constantinople ......la 8,18,18,23,&28 ot no Dover . Um in some instances during another night in Vine- Dairy Lodge. a . nd, looking to the evidence, we think Martin may have miseioners further ad vert in this part of their Report to Sir George Grey does not understand the Commissioners Constantinople ... 4th & 20th of mon. &Hallam ... - A O • - - _ pton were also directed to be in reserve at Stanhope gate, the to impute blame in any quarter owing to the refusal to Cont. of Europe M& N Twice daily - Dover ...... Twists street, although bail was taken on Monday evening for all fixed on the wrong man. the conduct of parties of the police in dispersing at a late Triumphal-arch, the Marble-arch, and Walton•street On a review of all the facts in evidence we think that ..ii admit the prisoners to bail. With regard, indeed, to those r4gYPI ( see I n di a ) ' charged with misdemeanour who could procure it. J. T. Kuso's CAsE. hour in the evening groups collected at a distance frotn the Lowndes•square. Supetintendent Hughes, in endeavouring to discharge a It is clo th t L bl 4 charged with riot, they correctly state that the constable 3,1 So N Twice daily •. Dover ....., Tsllo l°P The investigation before tha magistrate led to the fol- ar a can , 7A, had a.boy in custody, who drive, though it does not appear that any riotous or other = ne l e tar - On Sunday morning the lst of July, owing to the illness difficult and embarrassing duty, gave too much sanction lowing results. Ten had been apprehended act thieves and was rescued about the same time when King was pushed illegal proceedings were going on in these groups. at the station was not authorised by law to take bail, and (e i ree , 4 ee (s ee Wi s i • -11 1 4, 7 ' 171 2°• 27 ' fm 3clutilani p ton and consequent absence of Superintendent May, the general to the use of the staves, and exercised less control over hie . pickpockets ;of these, Bye were committed for trial, two against him. Leach may have attacked and struck him, They do not, however, state thet these parties of police ghat you could not properly have advised him to trans- k4reytown ..........1412rel & 17th or men. South p direction of the police in Hyde-park was given to Super- men than a due regard for the safety of unoffending indi- gress the limit of his legal authority. With regard to the remanded, ono was committed for a month, and two were under the impression that he was assisting in the rescue. were under the immediate orders of Superintendent liamburgh ..........N l Tuesday & Friday Lona: - thn intendent Hughes, Sir Richard Mayne remaining during viluals required. We believe that by a more calm and others, although the Commissioners think that they might r iztran"ah •• •• •• •• •• ••••• , hi i2n'' et* the month Southa ' discharged. Twenty fonr were charged with riot or throw- f , . . . Leach gives a different account from Charles James, and Hughes. mptee DeC. the day at the head office in Scotland-yard. .oroeanng course on his part much angry excitement at 1 • ing stones ; all of them were convicted, anti fined, sOtne ( ascribes an encounter in which he got possesfion of two The opinion of the Commissioners with regard to him, have been lawfully admitted to bail by the constable in Elolland .. , .........M I di, ••••• .• .... Dover .......,Dallf The police constables, before they took up their stations the time, and complaint afterwards, would ha.ve been charge Of the station, if n,pplication for that pur h d ['endures .......... af I', Isii the month. Southampton 16t1,101e -103., with the alternative of imprisonment of seven days, sticks, and struck a lad who had got possession of his trun- on a review' of all facts in evidence, is th t • rl , ainen . eavour- Pose a Duna (viaSoutham t. hi 4I ag 10th of mon. PI .90 in Hyde-park, were made acquainted with a written order avoided. P/ I mouth .. ITO been made they decline to censure the advice eiven not to others 53., others half a crown. Twenty were charged . 5 ... cheon. There is no evidence to corroborate Leach as to the ing to discharge a difficult and enaharrassin h g duty e gave India (via hdarseilles)M Eth- zsth of mond! Dover of Sir R. Mayne, that the directione in the printed notices Upon such an occasion of expected tumult it appears to with riot or assaults on the police. Of these, four ware encounter he speaks of, and we have no doubt that Leach too tnnch eanction to the uso of the staves, and exercised exercise the power, and the refusal to do so, mid they alto- fonian Wes (see India)l7, 17, &27 of mon Dover• • • • • • • • • •• __ A were to be firmly enforced, and that any persons corn- that the eof a • officer o th f us .. presenc superior n e scene o gether acquit you of any blame for hot having personally Ireland .„ „„, .... m& N !Twice daily ...• • • Hots head .... ,Twlem••, fined 10s., three 55., one committed for fourteen days, two struck the complainant. . The most favourable interprets- less control over his men thap a due regard for the safety inencing a meeting or assemblage, or shouting, or reeking uld have been desirable and referable to any c is that he stru interfered for the purpose as was suggested. Li5tt0n............ ,_ s 4 7,9, 17, &270 f m. Southampton NoV• 0. • for seven days, five were discharged en their own rocog- t ae . ion wo , p ist ion , ck King supposime him to have been of unoffending individuals required • and the believe any noise, or acting in any way calculated to cause dis • a empt to direct the proceedings from a d ance. engaged in the rescue; but if so, he srruck him with unne- that by a more calm and forb • ' Y. • There is one other remark of the Commissioners which If ade ! re •••••• •• **•• N i 9th nf the month Southamptos nisance to keep the peace, and four were discharged un- I'l eanng course on his part, e• Madeira . , 23d of month •• - Liverpool ... turbine° or frighten horses in carriages, were to be can. nd reckl nir George Grey thinks it right to notice. They advert waita ••• • • •• •• ••1* conditionally. Eighteen were charged with obstructing SUPERINTENDENT O'BRIEN. cessary a ess violence. The rescue and excitement much angry excitement at tho time d • an complaint (see India) teemed as to the consequences, and required to desist ; and For the excesses committed on the art of the police in mey in some degree pelliate thie off • to the d• ifficult of identifyin olicem y g p en, and. they give the Malta ..............N 0,18, &28 of mon. Dover .... __ No,. ° CI the police in the execution of their duty. Five of these _._ _ . ence, but Xoach's want afterwards would have been avoided. It is right, how that if they did not immediately do so they were to be P d th f • ndour and mi statement of several witnesses, that the scroll or border of Mauritius (see India) were discharged on their own recognisances to keep the Hyde-park soma extenuation may b e pl ea d e f rom 0 o ea srepresentation are bad features in the ever, to notice the opinion of the Commissioners that, h removed, and, if necessary, taken inbo custody, and sent to the number round the letter on the coat eonfused their Mauritius .... „„ „...N 14th of the month I , peace, and thirteen were discharged unconditionally. annoyance to which the police were subjected by the crowd; case. to remove and keep the people back at some distance from ee „,,,,,....,,e i 2nd of the month.. Somthampter Da' 1 ' the Police-station at Vine-street. Directions were given According to the police return, forty-nine policemen but the case was different in Park-street, as tho police called B. L. SNITH'S CASE. the rails, so that tho noises and gestures of the crowd sight, and was a great impediment in asc'ertaining the it j elic° a les .....„.......N sthlsth2,sthormon. Dover I verbally to the men to sit or lio down quietly on the grass, ber Sir George Grey is not aware that any bettor ted as assaulted and hurt • of these t went - into action there had remained at tanho e- ate and had Complaint was also mad • s were repor . . , y . 8 pg ' h cle e against Charles Leach, 147 A, might produce less effect was tho measur e most likely to be num • Nj.:. , Or d -2 1 & 17thof mth •• •• - I Etna a ......31; on Southern ton and not to interfere, unless interference became absolutely means of identification can be provided than th , seven were struck with stones, thsrt e e n w ith s ti c k s or not previously been in the presence of the people yet seve- for appre en ing Mr. B. L. Smith. a bar • 4 "' rts.nr, who was effectual for the protection of persons using the drive, and e use of the Now Zealand.. ....... 'By private et ip .. Vario 9 P r 01 0 u. port Ull necessary. ~ pieces of hurdles seven kicked and knocked down, and one ral eases a serious ini ill•V to unotrending indiviAals there confined all night in ono of th 11 tV . k • h • 1 1 e ece s a ine-street eta- eeping t e carnage-way c ear, am that it was expressly numbers and divisional letters, but these ought to be mad ' - s'l h o Papal States..... ~,, ~N •to ht 25thofinon. Dover ...... Up to .half-past two o'clock few persons arrived ; those ma . a as distinct as possible ; and lam to desire that you will Peninsula ..........ie Ithl7th27thofinon. Southampton 'h . k V htl i own own and is nee sig y hurt. prove a discreditable exercise of violence. We have no tine. Originally there was a charge made b L 1 • t • td b th h dth • t '1 d y eac ingains direc e y you, oug un er e circums ances detai e few' were orderly, and the Park was quiet. Between half consider whether any alteration can- be made in the man- Peru .............. m 2d & 27th of mon. Southampton 0 1/11 I . n seetering on the consideration of the violence and in- hesitatien in expressing this opinion, though we have Me. Smihle , the e I-leering of which the m ag i s t ra t e a dj ourne d in the report, they state it to have been a task of great past two and three o'clock the concourse of people in the Port Natal ........../e ny private ship... Various ports lung ner of affixing these numbers and letters in order to afford pines imputed to the police, we may remark,. that there found it impossible, except in two instances, to fix on the for a weeie, ant! Da° charge was ultim a t e ly w ithd rawn by difficulty. They intimate, moreever, that it was attempted Perk increased, and dense masses collected on the north eiellY ....•...„.,. _el, 5 thlSth2sthofmon, Dover .• ....I . as_been no evidence before us of any lots of life or bone offendieg Parties. As to Superintendent O'Brien, who led Leach, hut e nneeer what circumstan ces , or w h- i ne t with an inadequate force, and that to this cause is to be greater facility for prompt and easy identification.- side of the Serpentine, especially near the Humane So- n y, s very Tuscany .„ „,,, ..„„ ~„ ..N sthlsth2sthofinon. Dover ...... !0 1 ciety's Receiving-house. The multitude assembled con- °rotten, of any limb seriously hurt, or permanent injury of the Police here, an injury which befell him at the monaent clear. Lea" , ir :ffever, stated on o a th b e f ore us th a t ea r . attributed much of the violence which cannot be Untitled. I an ; S "'t ee nceee i a ~,., , , m 2d& 17th ofmonth Southampton 1 ibi" sisted of various classes. A vast number of persons of all any kind inflicted. Seeing that such formidable weapons, of collision seems to have incapacitated him from command Smith assault". nini, and that his cond uc t was r i o t ous . er r . Sir George Grey presumes that Superintendent Huehes was - (Signed) W. MASSEY. Van Diernen'slan • CI i'se. I as the truncheons of the police undoubtedly are, were used and control at the time. did not a ear , Smith pp before us, aud no evidence was given not responsible for the amount of the force at first employed, - Australia) .......... West Indies .. ,_ .. ~ m 2d 4; 17th ol month Sontbanipten'l &I 0 ill° ranks were there, simply fur the ordinary and legitimate _ _eh__ _ - n the occasion we li . k th re has been some exeeeeration purposes of exercise and recreation, eth . which the Park is f ) , tin e • ee " CASES OF THE COMPLAINANTS WHO WERE TAKEN INTO tO affeet the statement of Leach on this point, and under which must have been deterneined by the Commissioners si, 1 / specially dedicated ; others came' led by curiosity to watch the proceedings of the day ; others with a view of expressing by their presence their :disapproval of the Sunday Trading Bill ; a large number also, chiefly lads anti young men, with a view of giving expression to their disapprobation by shouts, cries, and noises along the drive. There was also a mixture of thieves, pickpockets, and other reckless and disorderly persons, bent on plunder and mis chief, and seeking to effect their purposes under the shield of popular excitement. Soon after three o'clock noisy and riotous proceedings like those on the preceding Sunday were commenced by some of th e crow d w h o li ne d th e ra il s o f th e d r ive along the Serpentine. Carriages and riders in passing were met by shouts of " Go to church" and other cries, yelling, hoot ing, whistli ng , i ant discordant noises. Missiles were occa sionally thrown at th One man, who was aft:l-wards fined f or th e offence ewma'stltaken into custody for flinging bart of a hurdle at a: d !n email on horseback. A boy ran efore a carriage, an repeatedly struck at the horse's nose with his cap, and the crowd cheer e d hi m . Th e h orses i n an open brit s k a , in whichan officer and his d aug ht er were seated, became frightened, and ; a clod of earth or other missile pass e d over the carriage, and had it not been for the police, who prevented a the age, m people from getting in reception,ava been front. of the horses, the consequencr were seri ous. Other vehicles experienced a similar At the pelted with stones, and narrowly escaped injury. suggestioft of the police some carriages turned back from the drive • and eventually those vehicles w hi c h did pass were chiefly filled with persons who shared and sympa thised- thised with the excitement of the crowd on the subject of Sunday legislation. About half-past three the danger to vehicles was greatly increased by the throng in the drive, where it was most easy to alarm the horses. It was observed that many of the most disorderly characters were collected in front of the rails on the south side of the drive near the Receiv ing -house. Superintendent Hughes consulted with Su perintendent Martin, and thought that the time was come to use more vigorous measures to clea r the carriage-way, and also, pursuant to directions from Sir Richard Mayne, to clear the crowd back to some distance from the railings, and he accordingly gave orders to the police to clear the road and the rails, and to use their staves. In order to execute these orders the police advanced with their truncheons drawn along the carriage road of the drive, clearing it of the people; some of whom, not readily yielding or quitting the road, were pushed, struck, or roughly handled. The policemen also passed along the drive, striking on the rails, and brandishing their staves over the heads of the crowd there, and in some instances striking at them, in order to compel them to fall back. Parties of police also passed with drawn staves on to the footpath between the drive anti 'the Serpentine River near the Receiving house, and drove the people back from the rails, aad in an eastwardt.ev, direction along the bank of the Serpentin e . This ent, owing to the crowd and the narrow s p ace, was t. attended with groat alarm and c,nfusion, and some of th e pe forced anklePlet including well-dressed woman, were the into the- water ; others were struck with the behind the a v r esi is Parties of the police a l so p asse d drive, and droveo t An k o n the north side of the some cases further O n to the people 30 or 40 yards, and in the police did not ocoupyhoe grass. After these movements space, so as to prevent the' return a line along the cleared quently crowds collected alor, !a . rn of the people, cense . the rails and were again driven back repeatedly, with more again, • and confusion. These proceediag,3 produced or less violence irritation and ill feeling on the Part of the e or increased bled ; offensive expre ssions were used tt annoy thepeople frequent police, collisions took place. The complaints brought before us for unnecessary vio lence and misconduct on the part of the police chiefly refer to transactions which took place during th ese efru di to clear the carriage-way and to remove th e crowd to a dis tance from the rails. Some of the complaints we consider well founded, bat postpone the particular consideratio n of the several charges, our present object being simply t,, give a general summary and outline of the incidents of Vie day. From half-past three until half-past five o'clock a state of tumult and disturbance prevailed, especially along the drive from the east end of the Serpentine to the Humane eSociety's Receiving -house. The police were engaged in is clearing to prevent shooting and stone -throwing, and rails. - j vg ri the crowd out of the drive and away from the conduct alltterrea°9s ware taken into custody for riotous or on foot to Vine -street stones. Some were taken in cabs of the dairy iod,o e t - e st a r r eet Police Station, and the yard temporary place of custo, t i he f receiving-house was used as a ing been stronglY reinforyled)! prisouers. The police hay the commotion began graduailikt the coarse of this period he disturbance was effectually ° subside, and at 6 o'clock r ood of the drive. y subdued in the neighbour- At various times, and especially between • si x and seven I ceoleck, many groups cf people collected in.open parts of fined 103., three 55., one committed for fourteen days, two for seven days, five were discharged (Ai their own recog nisance to keep the peace, and four were discharged un conditionally. Eighteen were charged with obstructing the police in the execution of their duty. Five of these were discharged on their own recognisances to keep the peace, and thirteen were discharged unconditionally. According to the police return, forty-nine policemen were reported as assaulted and hurt; of these twenty seven were struck with stones, thirteen with sticks or pieces of hurdles, seven kicked and knocked down, and one thrown down and his knee slightly hurt. In entering on the consideration of the violence and in juries imputed to the police, we may remark,. that there has been no evidence before us of any loss of life or bone broken, of any limb seriously hurt, or permanent injury of any kind inflicted. Seeing that such formidable weapons, as the truncheons of the police undoubtedly are, ware used on the occasion, we think there has been some exaggeration in the evidence which describes them as having been used with the utmost violence, and so indiscriminately that neither age nor sex was spared. Many witnesses deposed that on various occasions women and children were struck, vet no woman or child appeared before us to complain,nor was the name of any such sufferer ascertained ; and we are led to conclude that if such cases did occur they were less numerous and lass serious than some of the witnesses re present. The accusing witnesses were numerous ; but there were also many witnesses who came forward, impelled, as they said, by a sense of justice, and bore testimony to the good conduct of tho police in all that fell under their observa tion in the course of tho transactions iw question. Not a few of the complainants accompanied their accusations as to the incidents on this day by stating that the conduct of the police on the let of July was at variance with all their fornier experience, freely admitting that the general cha racter of the police stood high for moderation and for bearance, and that many policemen on the lit of July showed great self-control in the execution of their dray. On the e othr hand, it is satisfactory to find that none of _ the crowd came armed in any manner, and that no vio lence seems to have been contemplated by the general mass even of those who conducted themselves in a disorderly or riotous manner. Their intention seems to have been to unit their interference to shouts and petty annoyances to 'hose riding or driving in the Park. Nevertheless, we con sider that the crowd contained a sprinkling of bad and dangerous persons, who required the control of the police, .amcwho, but for inch control, might have led the way and been followed by the thoughtless and inconsiderate to mischief and damage to property, the extent of which would only have been limited by the resistance met with. Whatever view may be taken of the conduct of the police, their presence and acts on the Ist of July had the effect of preventing any such result. After the proceedings in Hyde-park on Sunday the 24th of June, it was fit and proper that measures should be taken to secure to all classes the undisturbed exercise of their right to ride or drive in the Park. The arrangements for this purpose seem to have devolved on the First Corn misioner, Si r Ri c h ar d Mayne, according to the distribu tion of d u ty sanct i oned by the Secretary of State for the h _ I one W With hpePartment. the wa ta i i n m a n t l o ts t o h f e Prospect of a r ecurrence on the Ist of July of the thpeub2l4itch, ofJuno, it was ri g ht t o i ssue some warning and to apprise the nwar that such proceedings, were illegal and would be a ch ecke y d by the police. The police notice which was advertised, and also printed and placard e d, h a d in view these objects, I a a l so (as we understand it) th e prevention ofpüblic ingant in the P ar k , a t w h ich it was anticipated the subject of bold such a meeting hadadsrib.akce_teneji fa:nri:linedasufbopyr. the Sunday Trading Bill would be discussed, and the as sembled multitude addressed by speakers, with the usual forms. p i l o o f l a i t hi s nat n r 0 ni i g h o t t Tprosoanmp esartkliyoenbßeedyidthiety-epii; t e t e e e m n P t l h th e 24th of June. It seems to us that mea the g A s 6 or the re gulations andexciting topics ' would be the discussion of popular is difficult to say - ; pre" - - a p n a d r k n . in consistent with the hy chi t e h f a p p u u r h p l o ic se . s for Whetherwhieh itth!shtohlrcoliwnng open to and used was um ers ood by but it is certain that the police . . any such meeting was contemplated prohibiting a many, not as . meeting in this limited sense n o notice c i e t Hyde - park de- ark on the lit of of large numbers of persons in y P but as interdicting and prohibiting any meeting or assembly' July. This construction induced many to go to the park to assert a right which they imagined to be iimpugned by the notice of the Police Commissioners. The anguago 0,, in a f the notice, and especially the use of the term " meeting sense not clearly defined, seems to have given groundsome for this construction. The notice, however, produced a • good effect, by inducing many to abstain from going to the park in carriages or on horseback. OUgTODY. Nine of the seventy-two individuals taken into cutely on the Ist of Jnly appeared before us as witnesses. All these persons have a common ground of complaint as to the sufferings to which they were exposed, owing to the state of the cells in which they were detained ; another ground of complaint common to many of them is the re fusal cf bail. Before adverting further to these points we propose to consider the facts in evidence, with a view to ascertain whether any just ground of censure exists against the police for apprehending the complainants. The evidence in each case assumed before us the shape of a charge against the police, and a countercharge by the police, by way of justi fication, against the individual for misconduct. In several instances the facts have been the subject of inquiry before a magistrate, but we have deemed it our duty to express our opinion on those cases on the evidence given on our inquiry. B. L. SNITH'S CASE. Complaint was also made against Charles Leach, 147 A, f or apprehending Mr. B. L. Smith. a barrister, who was confined all night in ono of the cells at Vine-street sta tion. Originally there was a charge made by Leach against Mr. Smith, the hearing of which the magistrate adjourned for a week, and the charge was ultimately withdrawn by Leach, but under what circumstances, or why, is not very clear. Leach, however, stated on oath before us that Mr. Smith assaulted him, and that his conduct was riotous. Mr. Smith did not appear before us, and no evidence was given to affect the statement of Leach on this point, and under these circumstances we cannot hold that Leach exceeded his duty in making this arrest. li. WOODWARD'S CASE. Wo entertain no doubt that Woodward was struck and irjurod by some policeman, but policeman 593 A was in Westminster Hospital ill of typhus fever when we sat to take evidence, and we have since ascertained that he died in the hospital on the 10th of August. G. 13. COULCHER'S CASE. As to the charge against policeman 229 A, the witness Couleher did not appear when 229 A was produced in the court to identify him, and it was proved by this policeman, confirmed by the testimony of his landlord, that 229 A was at home and not on duty on the Ist of July. As to the con duct of Superintendent Martin, we consider that the remo val of the complainant out of the carriage -way was proper, and that the superintendent could hardly be expected to dis cuss the point under the pressure of duties which required his attention. Tho Prceeedings to remove the, complain. ant were rough, but if he would not quit the carriage-way voluntarily he exposed himself to sorne degree of compul sion, and it does not appear that he was hurt. If Mr. Conleher had a right to remain, other foot passengers had also a sight to remain in the carriage -way, and it would be impossible to clear it for carriages. W. STEPHENS'S CASE. There is no doubt that the savage attack on Stephens was unjustifiable, and that he was seriously injured. The only question is as to tho identity of the• policeman 84 C as a party concerned in the attack. Stephens is almost certain that Charles Madgett, 84 C, is the man who struck him on the mouth. Nightingale and Humphries both swore positively as to identity of Madgett, and as to his taking part in the violence done to Stephens. We consider that there is sufficient proof that Charles Madgett took part in the illegal violence in this case. E. F. SANDALL'S CASE. Mr. Sandall does not speak with any well grounded con fidence 'al to Inspector Lester being the man who struck him, and after Lester's denial on oath it would be wrong to hold him to be the offender. J. STAPLES'S CASE. It is certain the policeman was not the man of whose conduct Mr. Staples complained. Mr. Staples said he was not the man, though it is difficult to account for his mis take in taking the number. T. AULEOWNAN'S CASE. Thomas Prowse did not appear before us; if he had come forward as a witness this case might have been cleared of doubt. The evidence, as it stands, is conflicting, and we do not consider the alleged misconduct and improper lan guage to be proved with certainty against the policeman John Bray. The opinion of the Commissioners with regard to him, on a review of all facts in evidence, is, that in endeavour ing to discharge a difficult and embarrassing duty ho gave too much sanction to the use of the staves, and exercised less control over his men than a due regard for the safety of unoffending individuals required; and they believe that by a more calm and forbearing course on his part, much angry excitement at the time and complaint afterwards would have been avoided. It is right, how ever, to notice the opinion of the Commissioners that, to remove and keep the people back at some distance from the rails, so that the noises and gestures of the crowd might produce less effect, was the measut e most likely to be effectual for the protection of persons using the drive, and keeping the carriage-way clear, and that it was expressly directed by you, though under the circumstances detailed in the report, they state it to have been a task of great difficulty. They intimate, moreover, that it was attempted with an inadequate force, and that to this cause is to be attributed much of the violence which cannot be justified. Sir George Grey preenmes that Superintendent Hughes was not responsible for the amount of the force at first employed, which must have been determined by the Commissioners of Police, and that the strong reinforcements which arrived between half-past 3 and half-past 5 o'clock were sent upon his application. With respect to the order for the use of the staves, Superintendent Hughes says that he gave it on his own responsibility, and that ho gave it oonsidering that the critical moment was come when, unless controlled, the dangerous elements of the crowd would become un manageable, and serious mischief ensue. There can be no question but that calmness and forbear ance are as essential as firmness and resolution in an officer placed in command of a body of men engaged in preserv ing the public peace, and that a marked or habitual ab sence of these qualities would render a man wholly unfit for such a position. Sir George Grey has carefully consi dered the facts of the case as stated in the report, and the opinion of the Commissioners,ln order to determine whe ther the conduct of Superintendent Hughes, under the circumstances in which he was placed on the Ist of July, was such as to disqualify him from holding the office of a Superintendent of Police. After taking into account all the circumstances as detailed by the Commissioners, and after considering the long service of Suparintentlent Hughes irk the force, and the general approval with which ho had during such service discharged duties requiring great judgment and discretion, Sir George Grey is of opi nion that while it is necessary to mark with censure the conduct which the Commissioners have thought justly liable to blame, his dismissalfrom his office would be harsh and uncalled for. You will convey to him the disapproval of the Secretary of State of his want of forbearance and judgment on this occasion, and enjoin upon him, in the strongest terms, the necessity of maintaini ng perfect self-control in the perform ance of his highly responsible duties, and of checking, both by his example and his orders, any unnecessary vio lence on the part of those under his command. In connection with this part of the report, I am to direct your attention to the recommendation of the Commis sioners, in which Sir G. Grey entirely concurs, that on oc casions similar to that of the Ist - July, a superior officer of the police ought to be 012 the spot. He is aware that this course has been adopted on the occasions on which, since, .the Ist of July, the att en d ance o f l arge num b ers o f po li ce has been required for the preservation of the peace, and it is obviously one which ought in all such cases to be taken. Sir G. Grey has also already directed you to ensure on all such occasions the presence of a force fully adequate for the duty it may be called on to perform. The amount of force requisite for any particular duty must be decided by tho judgment and experience of the Commissioners of Police. But it is obvious that the presence of an adequate force at any spot which is likely to be the scene of tumult or disorder, is not only the best precaution against a breach of the public peace, but the surest means for the prompt and effectual suppression of any outbreak which may oc cur. He is happy to know that the amount of force em ployed by you, and the measures taken for its distribution and employment on the recent occasions on which the ex traordinary services of police have been required, have been such as completely to effect the object in view. I am next to advert to the particular instances of misconduct, specified by the Commissioners in which they have named individual constables against whom, in their judgment, charges of such misconduct have been est l.h n n decid ing these in all of cases,lisil e o t n i t T h S e h i e r course ni G i e s o c r o g w n e d h G u i c e r h t e y i i m t h p a i u s s t h f e e i d l s t s n d o u m m t yoe if e t u a n k l o t e t Y these, amounts to an indictable offence, and it has been a matter for consisleration whether indictments should not be preferred against all of these policemen for their alleged illegal conduct ; but considering the length of time which has elapsed between the occurrences in question and the date of the report, the probability that some of the vit. nesses who appeared before the Commissioners may not now bo forthcoming, and the fact that in some of these cases the persons alleged to have been injured or aggrieved were not known or ascertained, it appears to Sir George Grey that the better course is to leave the majority of these cases to be dealt with upon the report by the exer cise of the power vested by law in the Commissioners of Police. The cases themselves Are few in number, and Sir George Grey is of opinion that, with the exceptions to be presently mentioned, the ends of justice and the object with which the inquiry was instituted, can be satisfac torily obtained by this means. THE ALLEGED MURDER OF A MILD BY ITS MOTHER. Yesterday Mr. Bedford, coroner for the city of West minster, held an inquest at the Prince of Orange, Ro chester row, on the body of Wm. G. Allen, aged six, who was found in the Thames, near Vauxhall-bridge, on Sunday last, under circumstances already fully reported in The Sun. - SUPERINTENDENT HUGHES. Tho appointment of Superintendent Hughes, although accidental, seems to have been warranted by his experiepc o e of n ear l y twenty-five years, at Epsom, Ascot, of Parliament , and other occasions where large crowds are con gregated, en whi c h h e h a d di rec t e d th e p o lice with ge neral appro va l. the openin g The first object which the police had to effect, in order to protect persona Using the drive, was to keep the car riage -way clear. 'When it is considered that an open iron railing, extending for several hundiei yards on both sides of the way, was lined with a dense multitude, any one of whom could pass with ease in a moment under the rail, and that many of the foremost were disorderly, and eager to balk the police, and chok e th e road, the moment they difficulty lwraerseantoats task The r g a i r e n a e t d d ~ it will b e eas i ly understood that this The next object was to check shout s noises, and other proceedings which might by alarming horses endanger the safety of those seeking health and recreation in the drive. Owing to the excitement of the crowd, and the disposition of many to give noisy expression to their sentiments, it wee impossible to effect this object completely. The as; , In addition to the evidence given at the Westminster Police-court, U. B. MAxWELL's CASE. Mr. Mitchell afterwards stated that he did not press the charge against this policeman, and we exonerate policeman 345 A from this charge, but there is no doubt unwarrant able violence was used towards Mr. Maxwell by some po liceman on duty. T. CANNON'S CASE. The witness Cannon was maltreated, but his evidence is insufficient to prove who was the offender. The Second Class of these cases consists of those in which witnesses complained of misconduct on the part of known policemen; but the persons alleged to have been injured or aggrieved' were not examined or known. CASE OF A BOY HURT. The policenian's explanation seems satisfactory, and con sistent with the witness Blanchard's evidence. CASE OF A MAN STRUCK. If the time of the transaction in question had been dis tinctly fixed as at 5 o'clock, the policeman 375 A would have disproved the charge by showing that he was then at Vine-street, but the time is not so fixed ; and Blanchard mentions that 10 minutes after the transaction he saw the policeman with a boy in his custody, which makes it pro bable that the transaction took place about 6 o'clock. The injured person does not appear, bat Blanchard and Berry speak so distinctly to the facts, and also to the person and number of James Teasdale, that, notwithstanding his de nial, we think this charge of violence is sufficiently proved against him. CASE OF A BOY KNOCKED DOWN. It is impossible to reconcile the account which this wit ness gives with his guilt, yet the witness Daniel took down• the number, A 344, at the time. The witness Daniel does not identify the person of the policeman, and the boy stated to have been hurt does not appear. Under these circum stances we give the policeman the benefit of the doubt. CASE OF VIOLENCE IN THE DRIVE. The young gentleman alleged to have been ill-treated does not appear. The facts admit of the explanation given, and we cannot fix-blame on the police, who were engaged iu clearing the carriage-way at the time. John Maizey deposed that he met Mrs. Allen and the three children on Thursday evening, about 10 m i nu t es past five. The mother had one child in her arms and one on each side of her. Mrs. Allen said to witness, "It is very foggy," and went on towards the river. She spoke rationally, and seemed as usual, but he had known her three years, and she always appeared to have something on her mind. John Reynolds, Waterman, having spoken to the rescue of the two children, by himself and another man, said that the children might have fallen into the river from the pathway, but not very easily. There were railings by the river side. They might all have gone down the steps to the water, as the gate was open, but they could not thence have floated to where he found them. CASE OF THREATENING. The explanation given in this case is probably correct; therefore we see no reason to censuro the policeman. CASE OF A MAN STRUCK, SUPPOSED TO BE BINCROF P. We find no person to whom Oliver's evidence is appli• Groves, 55, Thames Police, recalled—Thought the children might have fallen through the railings, and floated to the spot wh ere two of them were rescued. John Goddy, pierman at the Cadogan Pier, picked up a child, aged 11 months, under circumstances similar to the above. There was a post and chain along the path way by the river side. Children could get under it pur posely, but not accidentally. The Coroner having summed up, the jury without hesitation returned a verdict of "Found drowned, with- Gut evidence to shoW how deceased came into the water." Whonany of these dates fall oil a Sunday, tho malls will b e if De l spatched on the following d ay, w ith th e exception of the Judi! it/ Southampton), and the Malta, both of which will be despatche d preceding day. Before the commencement of the inquest, it was men tioned to the coroner that the elder of the two children rescued from a watery grave had since the examination of its mother' at the Westminster Police Court, on Thurs day, been questioned by its father, in the presence of a police sergeant, as to whether it fell into the water, and that it had answered "No ; mother throw me in— mother throw me in." As the mother was not present when the questien was put to the child, the coroner de clined to allow its answer to be put before the jury, but probably a full statement upon thi s point will be made to-day, when Mrs. Allen will a pp ear at the Westminster Police Court for re-examination. 1 ,4 [ADVERTISEMENT. ]— SEGUE AND HEAR ENG. —DEAFNESS 4 0 DEFECTIVE VIEIGN RELIE V ED.— Messrs. S. an d B. so l o ta' opticians, 39, Albemarle-street, Piccadilly. Observe—'° site the York Hotel. Deafness—New Discovery.- - ,1! Organic Vibrator, an extraordin ar y powerful, small, ne_.:o invented instrument for deafness, entirely different frees others, to surpass anything o f th e kind that has beell , i d probably ever can be, produced. 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On the 20th inst., at 7, Kingsland-green, Mrs, Tho Maxwell. oe On the 19th inst., at Eton, the wife of the Rev Frewer. 398 A, since ascertained to be William Gearing, charged with the apprehension, without sufficient ground, of J. J. White, and of inexcusable violence to him while in custody. George Thorpe, 363 A, charged with the unjustifiable apprehension of Hen -y Austin. William Bewlay, 20 D, charged with unnecessary violence towards William Floyd and James Vassie. Charles Leach, 147 A, charged with unnecessary and reckless violence towards John Thomas King. Charles Madgett, 84 0, charged with taking part in illegal violence against William Stephens. James Teamdale, 375 A, and Thomas Wade, 385 A, OF A DAUGHTEII. On the 21st inst., at Prince's-gate, Hyd e -p ar k, the WY of Henry Gillett Gridley, Esq., barrister-at-law. On the 21st inst., at 2, the Terrace, Great Dean's-9r„p Westminster, the wife of the Rev. Hoary J. 110 8 e—tig 1 " . MARRIED, On the 20th inst., at St. Michael's, Queenhithe, EdW Rnyment, of Broken-wharf, to Mary, eldest daughtez:j Ft ederic Joyce, Esq., of 5 7,. Upper Thames-street, Waltham Abbey, Essex. On the 20th inst., at Brighton Church, Frank Ca d wright, Esq ,of New West-end, Hampstead to Elimol , tb daughter of the late Joseph Billi on, E sq., o f N o tti n g' square. DIED. On the 21st inst., at Limmer's Hotel, Lieutenant- 001V ral Frederick Alarkham, aged 50. On the 21st inst , Mr. Thomas T. Broughton, of 3911 Oxford-street. On the 20th inst., at Greville Cottage, Kentish*/ Henry Cox, Esq., aged 32. On the 19th inst., at Queen's-road, Dalston, Mr. 8 11°Ii Rawl). On the 19th inst., at Effra-road, Brixton, Mr. ..-- 134°11 Lee, formerly of Leadenhall-street, aged 81. • 5 1 " On the 12th inst., at R ac h an H ouse , P ee bl ess hi r e, , 0,, Tweedie, Esq., of Quarter, Physician-General H.E.I.`" J.P. and Dep uty-Lient. of the county of Peebles. ,00/ On the 14th inst., at Florence, R ow l an d F.W. ago aged 25. a On the 20th inst., at Worksop, Mrs. Froggatt, age 4 0 On the 18th inst., at Snaith, Yorkshire, Mary, tho of Edward. Clark, Esq., aged 35. LozmoN: Printed and Published by MITRDO yo -110, 116 of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The Sun Office, No•si Strand, in the Precinct of the Savoy, in the eourAW Middlesex, Thursday, N0Yemb!0r.22,.1850. CASE OF T. H. IerAIR. ----- We think that Mr. Mair did not mean to eßcourago riot or commit an assault, but this may not have been equally clear to the policeman at the time of the occurrence, and the prominent and excited manner in which Mr. Mair spoke and acted then was capable of a different construc tion. We consider that Mr. flair's apprehension was not justified, but that the circumstances attending it extenuate the conduct of policeman 370 A in making the arrest. There is evidence from several witnesses that Mr. Mair was handled anti treated roughly when apprehended and taken along the Drive ; but, seeing that Mr. Mair was not struck or hurt, it is difficult to censure the police, as it is imposaii?le to lay down any precise rules for their conduct in secarmg a prisoner. CASE OF J. CALROW. The companion of Carlow did not come forward to give evidence, and we cannot on his unsupported testimony censure the police. If Calrow's conduct was such as was stated by the four policemen examined on the case it was quite right that he should be takea into custody. CASE OF H. R. MARKWICK. This witness, who gave his testimony in a very candid and creditable manner, seems to admit conduct which made him liable to be taken into custody. Markwick is probably the individual in behalf of whom Win. Davis went forward to Marlborough-street, but we do not consider that the testimony of Davis clears him from the effect of bis own admissions. CASE OF W. REYNOLDS. On the evidence we are of opinion that the witness Rey nolds hissed and shouted at carriages, after having b3on cautioned ; and such conduct would, we consider, warrant his apprehension ; and the resistance made by him way probably account for any violence actually used towards him. CASE OP J. BOWSTEAD. We aro of opinion that this complainant took no part in any riot, and offered no obstruction to the police, beyond perhaps expressing by indiscreet cries his disapprobation cf the manner in which a prisoner was being taken past at the time • and that as there was no attempt at r es c ue , an d no actual at that time and on that spot, his arrest was not warranted by anything he had done before he was col lared, and if that were so, his subsequent resistance did net justify his detention. CASE OF A. HOULDING. Hen'ding's story is a strange one. On the balance of evi dence we believe the account given by police-sergeant U A, and think that in this case the apprehension of the com plainant was justified. CASE OF J. J. WHITE. It has been intimated to us since our inquiry was closed that it was owing to accident and inadvertence that police man 398 A was not recalled as a witness; but on the evi denceas it stands we are bound to state that there was no sufficient ground for the apprehension of J. J. White, and even if there had been sufficient ground the violence used towards bim, when in custody by this policeman, was wholly inexcusable. in the H. AUSTIN. we e a fi s o w d e t ea ha n t no t t o p The discrepancy in or H , a e n vpence given before us by the policemen is remarkable A was unjustifiable. apprehension lae an o f reli ancell . 0 upon t their testimony , policeman 36 3 CASE OF L. FRANKL The arrest under the circumstances ^t s ic ee p o na to s to have been justified. There was a tumultuous tte riotous crowd as sembled, which it was proper for Frankland admits he was hissing, and expressing police remove. lis di s approbation of the'proceedings of the police ; but nspect( r to Webb, who was on the ground before partyO'Brien's - ' came up, says that ho had cautioned Frankland to be quiet, and that he was making a noise in a way encou rage resistance to the police. The injury by a blow onithe head would be inexcusable, and highly deserving of repro hension and punishment ; but the evidence as to the in. jury having been inflicted is conflicting, and if it were in. Meted there is no proof who was the offender. Ellen Pros_ eel's evidence may perhaps be viewed as corroboratin Pri n before 33i1l 01 bat, P chase prove An( into e aPpro neces! An( (with ProTif 1845,1 "The Ata Posed tendb Tet tn , of lat fcir work seribt abanc An such Affect