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They are to consist of a battalion of infantry, a squadron of dragoons, and a company of artillery, all of whom are, as far as possible, to be composed of men originally volun teers from the Duchy of Limburg. This decree will probably become a subject of discussion in the States General during its next session." According to accounts from Hesse-Darmstadt, the fortifications of Mentz are proceeding with great ra pidity, and on the most extensive scale. Several thou ssvad men are, it is said, engaged on the work. The German Journal of Frankfort announces from Munich that the Bavarian 3f per cent. public debt is about to be paid off. The Borsenhalle of Hamburgh contains a lette from Faister (Denmark), Aug. 7, which states that a. man of war, forming part of the Russian squadron liow cruising in the Baltic, in which the Grand Duke Constantine was to pass the Belt and the Cattegat, had been signalised.—A letter -from Elsinore an nounces the arrival of a frigate with his Royal High ness on board. It is stated from Athens, July 27, in the Leipsic Gazette, that the Greek Government has sent 400,000 f. to the house of Messrs. de Rothschild in Paris, to pay the interest and a portion of the sinking fund of the loan for the six months ending in August. It is added that 200,000 f. more would be sent off by the next packet. MONEY-TX&DE-COMMERCE. Enormous quantities of English fruit have within the last two days been shipped by the steamers for Scotland ; the Royal Adelaide on Wednesday took out upwards of 100 tons of fruit for the Edinburgh markets. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. In addition to the new bridge lately erected over the ornamental water in the Regent's Park, from the inner circle to Alacclesfield-gate, two other bridges have been opened, which will facilitate visits to Primrose-hill. ELECTIONEERING. Lord Charles Wellesley, the second son of the Duke of Wellington, has offered himself as a can didate for the vacant representation of South Hants. NAVAL AND =LITANY. At eight o'clock yesterday morning a detachment of troops, consisting of about 800 men of different regiments, arrived at Waterloo-bridge from Wool wich, by steamers, and immediately proceeded en route for Bradford by the Birmingham Railroad. The Master-General and Board -of Ordnance placed ep Wednesday at the di3posal of the Hon. Artillery Corn pow of the City of London, for one day's practice in the msi 4 rshes at Woolwich, three light six-pounder guns, one heavy six-pounder gun, and one heavy three pounder gun. Firing was commenced at a target nine feet square, at A, range of 700 yards. Fifteen rounds were served out toaseh gun, and the firing was ex cellent, a great number of the balls entering the target, some of them very near the bull's eye. LAW AND POLICE. The case of the Socialist Hollyoak, which appeared in The Sun of Wednesday, was terminated at Gloucester on Tuesday evening. He was convicted, and sen tenced to six months' imprisonment. Adams, — M, the publisher' of an impious libel, previously con victed, wts sentenced to one month's imprisonment. At the Devizes Assizes on Tuesday an action was brought by Stairs v. Reed, the defendant being al leged to have had criminal conversation with the Former party's wife. The evidence adduced caused a verdict to be returned for the plaintiff in damages to the amount of 1001. On Wednesday Win. Jones, a well-dressed man, was charged at Union-hall with cutting the pocket of a lady, named Venn, in Vauxhall-gardens, and robbing her of 10s. The prisoner was committed for trial. Mrs. Byrne, who has, been undergoing her trial at Dublin for the murder of her husband, has been finally acquitted under the verdict of not guilty. LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC. At the last meeting of the French Academy of Sciences, a letter was read from M. Agassiz, who, it will be remembered, established himself some time ago on the summit of the Aar for the purpose of studying the phenomena of the glaciers. He writes that the mass of ice in the part where he has fixed himself ad 'fences towards the valley 220 feet annually. THEILTRZCAM. Two additional representations are to be given at the Italian Opera before it closes for the season, one to-night and one on Saturday. I Puritani and the ballet of Alma are sufficient attractions to ensure a crowded house. SPORTTATO. The Woodmen of the Forest of Arden held their grand annual archery match during the past week. A medal, arrow, and bugle-horn of silver, were shot for on the several successive days, with a gold neck lace of turquoise and an engarved brooch. In addi tion to these there was a sweepstakes, and excellent target-shooting. C TIRT-rAsutorcanyx. The Duchess of Buccleuch left Whitehall on Saturday, by railroad, for Dalkeith. Sir Robert Peel arrived in town on Wednesday. The Chancellor of the Exchequer arrived in town yesterday, from the Isle of Wight. The Earl of Coventry still remains indisposed in the Regent's-park.. The Countess of Mexborough left Dover-street on Monday, for Yorkshire. Lord Skelrnersdale left Portland-place on Monday, for Lancashire. - Lady Stepney has left town for Deal Castle, on a visit to Lord and Lady Maryborough. Lord and Lady Sherborne leave Hyde-park Gardens this week, for Dorsetshire. _ _ The Marquis and Marchioness of Thomond have returned to Taplow House, Berks. MISCELLANEOUS. A Chartist meeting was held on Wednesday in front of the Session-house, Clerkenwell, to discuss matters connected with the present disturbed state of the country. Upwards 'of 2,000 persons were present. One speaker was understood to " inform" the meet ing that fifty soldiers had been brought up in a waggon from the North, and had been confined in the House of Correction for laying down their arms and refusing to fire upon "the people." With the exception of two or three backward farms in this neighbourhood, the wheat harvest may be said to be finished • not a sheaf has been secured in airy thing like bad order, and we believe a gieater weight of flour will be produced this year from a load of sheaves, than our oldest farmers recollect. The weight of the wheat is greater than we ever heard of before. A great deal of the barley and oats are stacked in excellent order, and we hear the samples better spoken of than we ex pected. The grass is unusnally short, and the cattle, in some districts, are driven many miles to water. The sheep are doing better than could be expected, but we hear sad complaints of the young seeds ;_ indeed they seem to have failed altogether .— Briyhton Gazette. THE r XARVEST. — The weather, though showery, is. on tl' whole, peculiarly favourable for the crops. The heat and moisture have helped to fill the ear amaz ingly, while the occasional high winds aid greatly in the ripening process. Harvest is all but general within a circle of nearly five miles of Ayr. In the neighbour hood of Tarbolton, Dalrymple, and the higher lands ge . perally, reaping will not be in ops ration for a couple of weeks yet ; but even this will be early almost beyond precedent for these usually late lands. The wheat crop, as a whole, is short in the stalk, yet well filled ; but the oats, especially in the higher districts, never looke better. —Ayr Observer. - - NATURE.—" All nature," says Schlegel, in the Philosophic de Vie, "is to human eyes a pyramid covered with hieroglyphics, of which few are intelligible to us bf cau•e the key is wanting, and because we ask Nature for it, instead of praying to God that he would unfold to us the mystery and glory of His works." A CHARGE IN FRONT.--A sergeant, ferociously attacked by a mastiff, ran the brute through the body With his halbert. " Cruel wretch !" cried a sensitive soul, why did you not strike the poor dog with the butt end of your pike ? " "So I would," said the man, if be bad run at me with bis tail I" • - • , • COURT CIIttULAR. WINDSOR—TUURSDAY.—The Royal party returned froiriVirginia Water - shortly before eleven o'clock last night. This morning the Queen and Prince Albert, and the Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha, took an early walic to the Home Park and Slopes. • The Prince of Wales and the Princess Royal were taken out, as usual, accompanied by the Dowager Lady Lyttelton. In the afternoon her Majesty and the Prince rode out in a pony phaeton, his Royal Highness driving. The Duke. of Saxe Coburg, the Duchess of Kent, and the Prince of Leiningen, were in the next car riage. The Duchess of Norfolk, the two Maids of Honour, and Captain Aleynell, followed in another carriage, and Colonel Wylde attended on horseback: The party drove into the Great Park. His Excellency the Belgian Minister and Madame Yap de Weyer, arrived on a visit to the Queen. Hey Royal Highness the Duche'si of Kent, his Serene Highness the Prince of Leiningen, Lady Charlotte Dundas, and Sir George Couper, Bart., will join the Royal dinner circle at the Castle this evening. Her 'Majesty the Queen Dowager, attended by the Countess of Sheffield, Lady in Waiting, and the Earl of Denbigh, Master of the Horse, took her departure yesterday from Gopsall Hall, Leicestershire, the seat of the Earl Howe, and came to town by a special train on the London and Birmingham Railway. Her Ma lesty arrived at•the terminus in Euston-square atfour o'clock in the afternoon, and immediately entered one of her carriages, and left town, attended by her suite, for her residence, Bushy-house, Bushy-park. The Commissioners of Police had interviews with Sir James Graham yesterday at the Home-office. Sir James visited Sir Robert Peel at his residence in Whitehall Gardens. The Attorney-General and the Solicitor-General were in attendance on the Home Secretary during a - long period yesterday. Lord Fitzroy Somerset, the Military Secretary to the Commander-in-Chief, visited Sir J. Graham at the Home• office in the afternoon. _ Mr. Hall, Chief Magistrate of Boiv-street, attended yesterday at the office of tie Secretary of State for the Home Department. Mr. Stewart, Deputy Chairman of the Customs, had an interview with the Chancellor of the Exche quer yesterday, at his official residence in Downing street. Le Commandeur Marques Lisboa, Brazilian Mi nister, transacted business yesterday at the Foreign office. Continual arrivals from the disturbed districts ,ake place at the Home Secretary's office. Sir James Graham has had an interview with Sir Robert Peel yesterday, and is in constant communication with the military authorities. Sir James Graham dispatched a messenger yes terday to the Queen at Windsor Castle. The man found under suspicious circumstances in Windsor Castle, on Monday evening, was brought up yesterday at the Home-office, for re examination. Mr. Hall, the Chief Magistrate of Bow-street, arrived at the Home-office, to take the depositions in the case. A NEW TRADE.—It is quite erroneous to say that Sir Robert Peel has not given a great sti mulus to industry. Who, in our day, remembers the tax-collectors so actively employed? Printers, too, are much in demand to prepare the new tax papers7 Runners . to deliver them cannot be found in sufficient quantities. Scores of, barristers have been employed to elucidate the new taxing law. Attorneys have received numberless fees to answer very confidential questions. To all those old branches of trade he has given a wonder ful stimulus, .and begotten more activity than the great speculations of 1823 and 1824. He has also called new branches of business into life. Few honest tradesmen know how to fill up the complex returns; they are obliged to have assistance ; and we see in several papers advertisements offering the services of skilful men. The greatest secresy is promised, and the greatest care. Sir Robert Peel, then', is a great public benefactor, like Watt, for he has created the new trade of Income-tax-paper-filler to the ignorant, which promises to be a most flourishing business. CRICKET. MARYLEBONE CLUB v. THE NORTHERN COUNTIES. The great return match between five gentlemen of the Marylebone Club and six players, and four gentlemen selected from the Northern Counties of England (with Mr. Alfred Mynn, the celebrated bowler of 'Kent) and six professionals, was commenced on Monday last, at the Leicester ground, and did not terminate until Wednesday, from the lengthened duration of • the innings, each of which were contested with the most spirited determi nation, and consequently the interest of the match was maintained until the players went out on the declaration that the Marylebone eleven had won the game, with no less than seven wickets to go down. This match inva riably excites great interest at Lord's, among the leading fashionable clubs, and also among the amateurs and players of the North, and is productive of great speculation. The betting on this occasion was very brisk, and some large sums have necessarily ex changed hands, as it was well known that certain dis tinguished and celebrated players had heavy "books" on the event. •At the commencement of the game, betting was even, the Club for choice. Subjoined is a list of the players, from which it is evident that the greatest care and judgment had been exercised in their selection : Mary lebone Club—Hon. F. Ponsonby, Hon. R. Grimstone, R. Kynaston, Esq., E. Bayley, Esq., R. W. Keste, Esq., and T. A. Anson, Esq. Players— Pilch, Lillywhite, Dean, Hillyer, and Sewell. Nor thern Counties—F. Thackeray, Esq., C. Cresswell, Esq., G. Kettle, Esq., F. Noyes, Esq., and A. Mynn, Esq. Players—Guy, Redgate, Good, H. Deacon, Butler, and Barker. The Club went in first and second 243, which had a great effect on the betting, and they were then freely backed at 5 . to 4 with plenty of takers. The Hon F. Ponsonby (c. by Mr. Noyes), obtained sixty runs. The Hon. R. Grimstone (b. by Mr. Mynn), 27. Mr. Anson (b. by Mr. Mynn) 0. Mr. Keate (b. by Barker), 5 ; Mr. Kynaston, (c. by Mr. Mynn), 13 ; Mr. 13ayley (not out), 27 ; Dean (c. by Mr. Kettle), 5 ; Hillyer (c. by Brown, a substitut4 1 ; Lillywhite (c. by Good), 31 ; Sewell (c. by Brown), 22 ; Pilch (c. by Mr. Cresswell), 27. Byes, 11 ; white balls, 13 ;. no ball, 1 ; total, 243. To this innings, the play altogether was of the very first order, the balling of the Hon. Mr. Pon sonby, the Hon. Mr. Grimstone, Mr. Bayley, Mr. Knas • ton, Pilch, Lillywhite, and Sewell, being much admired. Mr. Mynn and Barker, bowled in their usual style of excellence, and their colleagues displayed the greatest activity in the field, no less than seven wickets being caught out. The Northern Counties in their first innings made 141. Mr. Kettle (c. by Hillyer) 0 ; Mr. Cresswell (c. by Mr. Bayley) 4 ; Mr. Noyes (b. by Lillywhite) 29 ; Mr. Thackeray (la. by Dean), , 5 ; Mr. A. Mynn (c. by Hillyer), 8 ; Butler (c. by the Hon. Mr. rimstone), 4 ; Barker (c. by Lilly white), 24 ; Guy (Li by Lillywhite), 464 Deacon (not out), 5 ; Redgate (c. by Hillyer), 2 ; Good (b. by Lillywhite), 7. Byes 4, wide balls, 3. In consequence of the Counties having scored more than a hundred runs less than their oppo nents, they were, pursuant to the laws of cricket, com pelled to follow their innings, which they did, and marked 129. Mr. Kettle (c. by Mr. Kingston), 0 ; Mr. Cresswell (c. by Mr. Anson), 6 ; Mr. Noyes (c, by Brown), 3; Mr. 'l'hackeray (c. by Dean), 14; Mr. Mynnlb. by,Lilly white), 35; Butler (c. by Mr. Anson), 7 ; Barker (b. by, Hillyer), 1; Guy (c. by mg. Kynaston), 21 ; Deacon (c. by Dean), 7; Redgate (not out), 4 ; Good (c. by Brown), 32. Byes, 4 ; Wide Balls, 0. The Club then went in again, and got 28, thus winning the match, as before stated, with seven wickets to go down. The Hon. R. Grimstone (c. by Redgate), 8 ; Mr. Keate (c. by Good), 0 ; Mr. Kynaston (b. by Barker), 2 ; Hillyer (not out), 9 ; Pilch (not out), 6. Byes, 1 ; Wide Balls, 2. Some of the players of the Counties batted uncommonly well, particularly Guy, Good, and Mr.,Noyes. It was antici pated that Mr. Mynn, from his previous success thi, season, would have materially added to the score, but, unluckily, in the first innings , he was caught out by Hillyer, clearing 8 runs only, and in the second bowled by Lillywhite, having marked but 36. The Counties' players were equally as active in fielding as their adver saries. The ground each day was attended by a large I assemblage of spectators. The Earl of Lincoln had an interview with Sir J. Graham yesterday morning at the Home-office. The Attorney and Solicitor-Generals also had interviews with the Right Hon. Baronet. Lord Charles Wellesley, second son of the Duke of Wellington, Colonel of the 18th Regiment, kill be one of the members for South Hants, in the room of Mr. Fleming, resigned. There will be no apposition. His Lordship was most, enthusiastically received here last eve ning, and his sentiments much applauded ; his de meanour was affable and conciliating, and appeared to satisfy even his political opponents, many of . wtioni were present. There is a. great react?on in this place in our favour, and the borough will be gained when the vacancies o ccurowprightoit Gazette. ,-.'---- THE SUN, LONDON, FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST 19, 1842. RIOTS AT MANCHESTER. CHARTIST. MEETING AT ISLINGTON. Yesterday evening a meeting of the Chartists of London, numbering between 10,000 and 12,000, was held upon Islington-green, in accordance with an an nouncement by placard, to the following effect : " Awful state of the country.—A public meeting will be held on Thursday, August 16th, to take into consideration the conduct of the authorities, in vio lently assaulting and firing upon an unarmed popu laoe, whose only crime was want of food." The readers of the daily journals will per ceive that this was the placard upon which was baied the number of summonses issued from Bow street Wednesday and yesterday, terminating in or dering the bearers of placards to find bail for their good behaviour. Dr. Webb took the chair amidst loud cheers, about seven o'clock, and after exhorting the vast assemblage to peace, law, and order, called upon Mr. Mivrz, who proposed the first resolution, to the following effect :—" That the meeting do memo rialize her Majesty, expressing its sympathy with the men of the North, their detestation of those parties who were the (first cause of wanton massacre; and above all, that her Majesty would be graciously pleased to re ward those gallant _men who had grounded their arms and refused to fire on their starving countrymen." The latter part of this resolution was responded to by immense cheering, which lasted for nearly two minutes. The speaker continued to observe that, until latterly, it was supposed that the soldier's heart was untouched by the sparkofpatriotism, but later events had proved that such was not the case ; they refused to fire upon " an unarmed populace, whose only crime was want of food." Mr. Muntz concluded a very able address, by requesting :every one present, by all peaceful, honest, and legal means, to manifest their sympathy for their suffering brethren in the North. At this perio l of the meeting two stones were thrown, either from a lane immediately behind the platform upon which the speaker stood, or from an unfinished house, in the same direction, one of which struck the Chairman. It was about the size of a tennis-ball, and, various were the surmises of those who witnessed the act without seeing the ruffian—the villain who thus tried to excite disturbance in an as sembly which manifested more decorum, and more attention to the speaker than is usually to be found .amorigst•the "aggregate wisdom" of the nation. Mr. PARKER, in sedonding -the • resolution, re grated to find that attempts had been made to lessen the physico moral effect produced by numbers. The Times had stated the numbers at Stepney-green, in Wednesday morning's publication, as about 9,000 or 10,000, but having to do the work of its taskmasters, in the following publication it was announced as only 1,500. But he would look around at the present as semblage, and confidently give the lie to the base and blood-thirsty print, which advocated the doctrine of " wholesome blood-letting." another resolution, expressive of a conviction that the police and military were only doing that which their duty required of them in strictness, having been moved by Mr. Bolwell, and seconded by Mr. Ander son, in effective addresses : and others having spoken in support of the resolution, and urged upon the meeting the necessity of civility and courtesy to th , )se functionaries, the meeting adjourned, about half past eight o'clock, to Clerkenwell-green. The van from which the speakers addressed the meeting having proceeded in the above direction, was followed by the greater part of the vast assemblage, and having drawn up opposite the Sessions house, several speakers addressed the meeting, which sepa rated peaceably about ten o'clock. The authorities were in the neighbourhood, but evarYthing was cha racterised by the greatest quiet. Tint MOORS. — CArnirms.—We hear from all quarters that the moors are well stocked with game, and that the birds are strong. One gentleman, in travel ling a short distance over one of the moors last week, started no less than eleven envies. As far as we have been able to ascertain, the following is a list of the moors which are let, and the name of the tenants : Braemore is let to a party from Dublin—Thrumster, to Mr. Hadwin and party—Lynegar, to Captain Barclay of Ury—\Vattin (Sir R. A. Anstruther's), to Mr. Ches ter—Strathmore, to Mr. Tickley and party—Forss, to Mr. Cochrane—Calder, to Mr. Dunlop—Langwell moors are, we understand, to have a jubilee —Dunbtath moors will he shot over by Mr. Sinclair of Freswick. the pro prietor. We have not heard whether the valuble shoot ings of Latheronwheel, Clyth. Campster, Stirkoke, or any of the others are yet let.—John o' Groat Journal. Lord Brougham has left Grafton-street for Brougham Hall, Westmoreland, for a few weeks. Lady Brougham remains in town until the return of the Noble and Learned Baron, who intends to pass the autumn at his chateau at Cannes, in the south of France. It is said that sprigs of broom, entwined around the branches of the gooseberry tree and other bushes, put an effectual stop to the destructive operations of the caterpillar. The above has been tried with success in some gardens in Sutherlandshire. The Duke of Wellington left town on Wednesday afternoon for his marine seat, Widmer Castle, Kent. THE HAGUE, AUG 14.—His Majesty is to set out for Gelderland on Tuesday next. BENEFICIAL EMPLOYMENT OF THE WORKING CLASSES. —Every one must be distressed at the melan choly accounts received from the manufacturing and mining districts ; and many will be excited to consider what can be done to afford relief to secure tranquillity. Doubtless it will afford gratification to many to be in formed that several respectable gentlemen in the City of London are making arrangements . to offer the sum of 200 guineas and 100 guineas for the best essays on the ‘4 Means of Providing Remunerative Employment for the Increasing Population." Immense sums have been con tributed by voluntary subscription fur objects of inferior ' consideration ; and it is to be hoped that the amount required will be promptly afforded to further so worthy an object. Salmon has been selling at fivepence per pound in Monmouth. The books of the Accountant in Chancery will be closed from Saturlay next to October 4 ; during which time no draft for any effects shall be signed and eelivered out, nor any purchase, sale, or transfer of any stocks, securities, or effects be made by the said accountant in bankruptcy, for, or on account, of any bankrupt's estate. The accountant, however, is to be at liberty to sign orders or checks for dividends in such cases as may appear urgent. ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF THE GATES or DEnnv.—This anniversary was celebrated with the accustomed signals of rejoicing. A salute of cannon was' fired at an early hour in the morning, flags were hoisted on the cathedral and at the Royal bastion, and the joy-, bells sent forth their merry peals throughout the day. In the evening the apprentice boys assembled in their club-rooms, where they enjoyed themselves for a few hours in the utmost harmony. The whole proceedings went off in the most peaceable and orderly manner, and without the slightest interruption.—Derry Sentinel. CONSCIENTIOUSNESS., -Milkmen are generally suf ficiently honest to paint over their doors " milk from the dairy," knowing that they would tell a gro ss untruth, were they to inscribe " milk from the cow. " So con scientious, indeed, are they. that, reinembering the origin or their commodity, they cry " L'eau."—E. J. Ilytche. Duty was paid last week on all the grain in bond in the port of Waterford, exceeding 10,000 quarters, in ex: pectatiOn of an advance in the rate of duty, an expects: tion that was not fulfilled. COWES REGATTA.—The Queen's Cup was sailed for on Wednesday, and won by Capt. Lyons' Circassian, beating the Gem, the Peri, the Brilliant. the Flirt, the Xarifa, and . another. Owing to the lightness of the wind, the match did not terminate until late at night. ALARMING INTELLIGENCE.—We regret to state that many anonymous letters have lately been received in the neighbourhood of Kyre, Newnhani, &c., in this county, threatening the destruction of ricks and otter diabolical acts, in consequence of which great alarm is ieginning to prevail amongst the respectable inhabitants ‘Ve understand alit' Lirrd Gifiei'd has received two such letters.— Worcestershire Chronicle. VISIT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL OF ARTS, EDINBURGH, TO GLASGOW.—On Tuesday, the members of the above Institution, with a number of their friends, and also the members of a similar institution in Falkirk, visited this city in the way of returning the visit re cently paid to Edi nburgh by the members of the Glasgow Mechanics' Institution: The total number who came to - Glasgnw, by a special train, at half the usual fares, was ti7l. They were attended, by a band of music, Sind on issuing from the terminus at Queen-street, were loudly, cheered by a large body of our fellow-citizens, who waited to receive them. Throughout the day the strangers were admitted gratis to ' all" our public insti- IntionS; tend gfoupit 'of - them might, be seetriii every quarter of the city prying into its curiosities, and sur vey big its buildings. The Royal Exchange, the College pith its Museum, the High Church, and other sights of interest, were very g4-nerally visited. In the course of the afternoon a large number dined together, in company with the leading members of the Glasgow Mechanics' Institution ; and in the evening they again proceeded by a special train to Edinburgh, which they reached at ten o'clock.— Glasgow Argus. COMMITTAL TO PRISON FOR REFUSING TO TAKE AN OATlL—Yesterday a young man, named John Greig, ii smith,residingin Rose-street, who was a witness in a Case of furious driving before the Police Sheriff Court, having declined to take the usual oath on the ground of con . cientiotts objections, was committed to prison for to. ays. He stated that he was neither a quaker par 0 , eparatist, but a thaitariau.—Scotsmax. - • ALARMING STATE OF THE COUNTRY. LATEST PARTICUL ABS.—YESTERDAY. • MANCHESTER. TUESDAY EVENING, TWELVE 'O'CLOCE.—I have before mentioned that the procession and meeting tv celebrate Hunt's monument were prohibited by the authorities. It would certainly have been a - focus for , the exhibition of very excited feelings • but the Committee wisely bowed t o th e d e cision of the autho rities, which, on this occasion, were expressed in no equivocal terms. Bills were accordingly posted round the town, stating, that in consequence of the very un expected excitement of the town of Manchester and its vicinity, occasioned by the "turn-out for an ad vance of wages," they had desired that the procession and meeting in Mr. Scholefield's premises, as an nounced in former bills for this day, should not take place, lest it should give an opportunity to 'increase that excitement, " the odium and consequences of which had been attempted to be fixed on the Chartist body." The meeting was announced to take place after the tea, at five o'clock ; but a long time was spent in deliberation, as to whether any speeches. should be allowed or no. After .some delay, on the motion of the Rev. Mr. Jackson, a Chartist preacher Mr. Murray, was called .to the. chair., . The CHAIRMAN, in opening the business of the meeting, said that he had two or three requests to make. He hoped that persons would • abstain from smoking, that they would hear every speaker patiently, and that, if any sort of interruption took place from without, they would every one keep firmly and steadily in their seats. He had an interview with Sir Charles Shaw, who stated that if the meeting was • conducted peaceably there should be no interruption. Amidst every confusion he would remain at his post, but he expected nothing but unanimity on that highly memorable day, the 16th of August. As a member of the Committee he could say that everything con nected with the monument was going on very satis factorily,eonfosoo o f the although, town, it the p res ent excitement and had been found impossible to carry out fully their views that day. He should limit each speaker to ten minutes, so that the busi ness of the meeting being over, they might proceed to the dancing which was another portion-of the enter tainments. Mr. COOPER proposed the first sentiment—" The people, the source of all legitimate power." This was a feet which the Legislature could not deny, and yet, whilst foreigners called us the richest and most power ful nation in the world, he hesitated not to say that we were the most degraded.' Statistical facts elicited by the house of Commons had shown that we were daily were becomingso be c ause tnhoarte powerm iser a bl e an d degraded, and we was, never in the hands of the people. It was only in • the barbarian state that people were happy, and ever since they had emerged from that they had been in poverty and misery. We were called barbarians 1800 years ago, before Julius Caesar, hut men had then no wants which they could not readily supply, whilst civilisation had called into existence 10,000 wants which could not be supplied to the majority. There had been many classes having sway, but now there was another class, that of the people, who told men that they had power, and that power they should be put in possession of.—(Tremend ous cheers.) Until the people held that power no good could result, and when they had obtained it they could then pronounce universal freedom through all the earth. Mr. Dicesos, in supporting the sentiment, said that it was often used by the tyrannical few, in their carousals, those tyrannical few: whom the people could crush with one sneeze of their nos trils. For a nation to be free it was only necessary that they willed it, and they would be free notwith standing the dazzling sword or glittering sabre which now paraded their streets. He could acknowledge no rights nor privileges that others had which he him self should not also enjoy. The God of nature de creed, and these were the theyen s Nlivohuoldwebreefree called' mad Chartists" had in view. They had learned a l esson s i nce th e working classes of Lancashire had a b s t a i ne d f rom hjeo obje c ts that which i a e l h l men work, and on Saturday night the shopkeepers cried out most lustily, wishing that the people would re turn to their employment. He would tell them that the working classes had a property as worthy of pro tection as the capitalist's gold, or. landlord's domain. The man who would not come forward deserved to be a slave, and treated with every execration. He called upon the people to declare that if capital had its rights, labour should have no less ; that if the inani mate machine has protection, those who make that machinery should also be protected. If the Govern ment of the country was in the hands of the people, he felt sure it could not be worse than it was now. The Rev. Mr. SCHOLEFIELD, another Chartist preacher, who next rose, having just come into the room, said he had arrived to explain his conduct, and the reasons why he had not been present earlier, but he had been surrounded by particular and special cir cumstances. The monument already stands ten yards high, and tells strongly of the bloody deeds enacted on the day of which this was the anniversary. His house had been besieged by friends the whole of the day, anxious to see the column of liberty. The Committee six weeks ago had little thought that such circumstances would have happened to baffle their wishes; but with a view of preserving the peace and lives of the town they had reluctantly set aside their feelings. He had told the Magistrates that they would meet quietly and peaceably over the graves of the dead, but he was told that it would be illegal and should be dispersed. On the part of Feargus O'Connor he had to inform them that he was then engaged in deliberation with those men whom they had chosen as their representatives on important national business. He, along w ith Dr. M`Douall and the executive, were then in deliberation as to steps which might guide them for weeks to come. Let them stoop to conquer —this has been one of their days, but nur day is yet to come, and when it comes it will be with a vengeance. "Remember," said the speaker, " the 16th of August, with its tears, wounds, and death; but after sorrow comes pleasure." Mr. COOPER proposed a vote of thanks to Hunt's Committee for, by their politic steps, preventing the people being abused, and making another 16th of August. Mr. Scholefield was about leaving the room, when a voice from the middle called out to warn him to take care and go secretly, for the hell-hounds would watch him; which caution the Rev. Gentleman said he would adopt. BROEDY responded to the next sentiment, "The memory of Hunt and of the illustrious dead." Mr. Ross proposed " The National Executive, and may all their deliberations tend to promote the welfare and happiness of this great empire." He said that that v had been b - their -- the si ial for my MANCHESTER, WEDNESDAY EVENING.—HALF FAST SEVEN O'CLOCK.—The day has not passed off with the tranquillity which I expected. A large mob assembled this morning at an early hour at Medlock Vale, and- forced the hands of Messrs. Holmes and Co. to discontinue work. The proprietors of the mill had shown some indication of partly complying with the wishes of their work people • but the mob by whom they were turned out, expressed their disapprobation of any person resumingemployment until the Charter had become the law of the land. In Salford some of the mills had resumed work, and were not interfered with. An, attempt was also made in other parts to turn out the hands which had resumed employment. A mob meeting was held at Eccles early in the morn ing, and, after it had been addressed by several agitators, the most reckless amongst them, to the number of diout seventy, armed with sticks, went to the Victoria Mills, Eccles-road, which were working, and demanded that the hands should be turned out. A stout resistance was made, and the rioters were dispersed. Another attack was made on the Seedley dye-works, which, from an equally efficient resistance, turned out tobe ineffectual, and the workmen resumed their labours. SEIZURE OF A PRINTLNG -PRESS. This 'afternoon, about half-past two o'clock, a party of gentry, who are sworn in as special 'constables, as sembled at Turner-street, under the command of Mr. Swart, for the purpose of seizing a press, and arrest ing the printer of a placard, which had been exten sively circulated throughout the town in the early part of the day, and which the authorities were of opi nion contained seditious matter, calculated to excite to a breach of the peace. The constables surrounded the office, and two or three entered the office, seized the printer, whose name is Turner, his two boys, the form from which the placard was being printed, the copies printed, and his files. All were removed to the police-office, and in so short a time that the public did not seem to be aware of what had happened. One of the boys says that he carried the proof of the placard to Dr. M'Douall, a Chartist leader, and the corrected proof . was seized amongst the_ rest of the printer's papers. APPREHENSION OF TWO RINGLEADERS. We understand that since Saturday night two of the leaders in the proceedings which have caused such disturbances in the town, Isaac Tinker and George Seddon, have been apprehended. The warrant under which they were taken was granted on information before Mr. D. Maude, stating that the prisoners, with others, riotously, &c., assembled at the Hall of Science, and then proceeded in a large body to Salford, where they remained for a long time, exciting each other to breaches of the peace, and broke the windows of the Adelphi printworks. These ipprehensions have been made under the direction of Mr. Beswick, to whom has been given the entire superintendence of the arrangements, under the directi9n of the Mayor and Magistrates. We learn that on Saturday night the town was patrolled by the special constables ; who, although much fatigued from having been engaged twenty-five hours, discharged their duties most efficiently. Mr. Beswick had only been three hours and a half off duty. since Tuesday morning. The following are the particulars of the appre hension of these men, which we obtained from an eye witness of the affair : _ _ _ It having come to the knowledge of the authorities that at the meeting held at Carpenters'-hall on Fri day a person named Isaac Tinker, . a dyer by trade, who was elected Chairman, had used language of a strong description, and had recommended those whom he was addressing to go to the Adelphi printworks, Salford, and turn out the hands who were working there. That after the meeting had adjourned they all proceeded towards the Adelphi ; that Tinker ap peared to have the command and marshalling of the men ; and that a person named George Seddon took a most active part in demanding that the hands should come out ; warrants were issued for the apprehension of these two individuals, and placed in the hands of Mr. Superintendent Beswick for exe cution. Mr. Beswick having discovered their resi dences, proceeded about half-past one o'clock on Sun day morning, accompanied by the whole of the first division of constables, to the house of Tinker, which is situate in Silver-street, Hulme. Havin6 sur rounded the house, they succeeded in taking him into custody; and when the charge against him was stated, he did not deny the facts. They then proceeded, about three o'clock in the morning, to a house in Back Queen-street, in search of Seddon. Having surrounded this house, and knocked at the door for a considerable time, they obtained admittance, and suc ceeded in discovering Seddon's sleeping-room. He was not there ; but Mr. Beswick, observing that the window was open, jumped through into the yard; and after getting over two small houses found the prisoner concealed in a building containing a great quantity of ashes. Mr. Beswick pulled him out; and the moment he was upon the ground, he seized Mr. Beswick by the throat, and became very violent. The assistance of the special constables being obtained, he was secured and brought to the Town-hall. Apprehensions of the ringleaders in the riots con tinue to take place. This morning (Wednesday) a number were apprehended at Eccles, and conveyed to the New Bailey, in Manchester. WARRINGTON. We have just learned from a respectable source that no less than 83 prisoners have been arrested at this place for rioting. BOLTON. A large mob assembled this morning at Lever, near this town, for the purpose of turning out the hands, when they were met by the Bolton troop of Lanca shire Yeomanry, and whilst a party of the mob were engaged in an attempt to cut the water pipes from a reservoir at the mill the Yeomanry surrounded them, and took no less than 40 prisoners. The Magistrates having read the Riot Act, expressed themselves de termined to put down any outbreak. OLDHAM. An express from Oldham arrived here this morning at an early hour. It was addressed to General Sir William Warre. We have not heard its object ; but in all probability it was to make application for a stronger military force in that neighbourhood, as by the orders of General Warre, Captain Burke, of the Ist Royal Dragoons, with Lis own troop, and one of the pieces of the Royal Horse Artillery, together with three companies of the 58th Infantry (from the Portland-street barrack), marched at six o'clock this morning for Oldham. We have since learned that a large meeting was being held at Oldham, about eleven o'clock this fore noon, which the Magistrates had expressed their in tention of dispersing. PRESTON. INQUEST ON THE BODIES OF TWO OF day nau _ T - oppressors ign, 'as sacre—for another Peterloo massacre—but for the THE RIOTERS. sobriety of the people bad consequences would hare WEDNESDAY MORNlNG.—Yesterday morning, at ensued. He would not say resist their oppressors, but eleven o'clock, a respectable Jury of fifteen persons bide their time. He recommended them peaceably was impanelled by Mr. Paliner, Coroner of the hun to adhere to the law. The eyes of all Europe were dreds of Blackburn and Leyland, on view of the upon them, and to-morrow's sun might disclose what bodies of George Sowerbutts and Barnard M'Namara, they knew not. two of the parties who were shot during the dis- The Rev. WILLIAM JACKSON proposed the next turbances on Saturday last. The Jury assembled at sentiment—" The amiable b u t exiled Frost, a n d hi s th e House of Correction, on which is mounted several compatriots, Williams and •Jones, and may they pieces of ordnance, as a defence, in case of attack. spee dily be restored to their country and friends.' The inquiry occupied the attention of the Court nearly These virtuous patriots were now pining in chains in the whole day ; it excited considerable interest, and a foreign land, being slowly murdered, and it was drew together a large concourse of people. Several that day intended to send ou t more victims, He was of the borough and county Magistrates were present glad to hear that glorious cr y, that the workkoeople during the investigation. had resolved to work no m ore until the chains of The Juty viewed the bodies of the deceased at the tvranny were broken asunder. They had one glo- House of Recovery, to which place they had been re rious object in view, the Charter, and nothing but the moved since death. On their return the examination Charter. When the Charter was the law of the land, of witnesses was proceeded with. then would these virtuous pariots Come home, but not A mechanic named Samuel Eastwood stated that till then, and the first act of the Government would on Friday a body of persons, about 150 in number, be to send• out a man-of-war to fetch them back to chiefly composed of lads, went to Messrs. Parley's their country. To show their feelings of affection tlictory and insisted on the hands being turned out. towards these virtuous men, by pressing more closely They shouted and made a great noise. In the evening, the Charter, let them never cease agitation till the a much larger body entered the handy shop of the Ch a rter was established a ll o ver the world. Let their factory, bursting their way by' force through the motto be the Charter , a nd noth ing else. Down with watch ouse, having overpowered the watchman. They whi gy i s m! Down with Toryism ! Down with then 'searched the mill to see if there were any hands tyranny ! And freedom for the wor ld. at work. After this some of them seized the watch.; The next toast was " The democratic Press," in man, and were attempting violence on him, when he which a Mr. Dicitsoli abused in no measured terms, was rescued by the book-keeper. On Saturday morn theinvited to the most proms- or 600 persdits, who forced their way into the factory whole except their own organ. The reporters, it ing SoWrbutts, the deceased, headed a mob of 500 1121 Only to k i q signalised yard about eight o'clock. Some of them began pulling be left to the mercy of the, out the fires from under the boilers, whilst others rang e lPiatinsl , Y; l:ong!t other epithets: die:. * e beii, and kicliedstivo'ortle watchmen severely. nanfin appeare d, eieaet taisbni tugus. ea abused, were situation neoydn s p, e tt i i were, rn racterised " spies in disguise, and myself and others Ile deceased, Sowerbutts, was in the yard, armed present were glad to make our escape with whole with a cricket-bat in one hand and a large clinker in bones, leaving the eompany to enjoy, the remaining the other. Soon after this witness heard some firing festivities of the evening. About 600 or 700 persons in the streets, and saw Sowerbutts coming from were present, nearly half of who m were females,-who towards the Corn Exchange, leaning on the arm of a equally applauded with the men the inflammatory lan- boy. He was bleeding from the side, a little above gunge of the evening. the right pocket. A few minutes before this witness , WEDNESDAY MORNING) E LEVEN o'CLocx.—l am had seen the mob pelting the military with stones. happy to say that the town remains perfectly tran- 'I he deceased was a weaver, and was 19 years old. quit. The day which was most feared is over, and John Helmsley, an overlooker at Messrs. Paley's, • people are getting more confi dence. In some f the i corroborated the evidence of the last witness, adding bleaching and dyeing establishments the hands have • that be saw Sowerbutts engaged in pulling out the returned to work without impediment. Thousands I fire from under one of the boilers. . of hands more are ready to do the same, and are only John Wilkinson, a lad 17 years of age, was next waiting the o pportunity to release themselves from ; examined. He merely deposed to finding the de the trammels in which they have been placed. Busi- ceased in the street, and at his request conducting ness is recovering confidence. him home. This desirable change I attribute to the decision of Elias Gregson, a warper at Messrs. Paley's, gave . . the Magistrates, seconded, as they have been, so nobly similar testimony to that of the first two witnesses. -themselves as special lie added that he should think sixty persons were en at which about gaged throwing stones at the military and police. 300 persons were present, was held yesterday after- The stones thrown were large paving stones. Sower leioynsttlalbe noon at the Hall of Science, Campfield, which drew butts was one of those who threw stones. He was lefsf.i ha A bit i a n n e t e S tin e g nr o o f lli d n e l egates, a concourse of people. The Alderman of the ward about throwing a second stone, when the military promptly attended, accompanied by a strong civil force, fired, and he fell. a nd dispersed them. Another is announced for this Joseph Dearden, beadle, was next exaniineci at morning at Tib-street, but I, cannot cannot yet ascertain the great length. He described the proceedings of th e result. The demonstrations of . force at the Town-hall mob on Friday and Saturday, in effect the same as are 0 strong - as ever, , andl tv ,Magistrates intend to has already appeared. He .saw a stone deliberately slime . tbaf Diii livrviDraila . ma* on/oiowl. • •• i rimed at Mr? Beapister, Superitetendiatrof 'ulna. rough police, which missed him. It struck one of the county constabulary. A stone was also - thrown at Mr. S. Horrocks, the Mayor,. which struck him on the leg, and wounded him. A number of boys were car rying stones, in their caps for the mob, and a woman had an apron full, which she supplied to the mob. He (witness) said he considered the military quite justi fied in firing in their own defence. Had they not done so they would, in his opinion, have been greatly in jured. • Inspector Rigby, of the borough police, gave .simi lar testimony. . Captain Woodford, chief constable of the county constabulary force, was then called and examined at great length respecting the proceedings of the mob, and the part taken by the military and police forces on the occasion. At the head of his force he accom panied the Mayor, the borough police, and a detach ment of the 72d Highlanders. The military were commanded •by Cat. Davis, a Brevet-Major. They proceeded down ishergate, towards Lime-street. When opposite the Shelley Arms they saw the mob issuing from Lime-street. The mob opened on each side of the street, shouting and hooting the military as they marched along the centre of the street, four abreast. As it appeared to be the object of the mob tasurround the military, they were commanded to halt, and a new formation was ordered by which the whole breadth of the, street was taken up by them. The police force (under the command of witness) then took up a position opposite Winkley-street Cha pel. A considerable mob were then in Lime-street and Winkley-street, to the right, and left of Fisher gate. The police then proceeded to clear the streets, but were resisted, and stones began to be thrown at them. The military then marched down Lime street. Witness went among the crowd, remonstrated with them on the impropriety of their conduct, and earnestly requested them to disperse. Witness at tempted to take a young man into custody who was making signals to the mob, when he was knocked down and kicked. He, however, succeeded in getting back to his party. On reaching the Corn Exchange, at the lower end of Lime-street, more. stones were thrown, 'via some of the military were hit. The. police frequently repelled the mob to a distance, but each time the latter returned with additional force, and a fresh supply of stones. The whole body of mi litary and police then returned up Lime-street, fol lowed by the mob. On arriving opposite the Savings Bank, they turned round and faced the mob. They kept their position about a quarter of an hour, furi ously pelted all the time. A large body had then col lected behind the troops in Fishergate, and were hem ming in the forces on all sides. Witness advanced to the mob, and informed them of the Mayor's determi nation to read the Riot Act. Some of the mob cried out, " Read• and. be d—d," and pelted witness with stones. Whilst the Mayor was reading the Riot . Act the document Was-struck out of his hand.. Witness again informed the mob that .the Act.. - had been read, but stones were more furiously and more plen tifully :brown at the forces from all sides. A subdi vision of the military in the rear then faced about, and orders were given to the front division to fire. About 24 shots were fired altogether. A powerful looking man, in the middle of the street, was shot down, after which the mob ceased throwing stones. Mr. Dixon, surgeon, attended the deceased. He died on Sunday evening, at nine o'clock, from a wound in the chest, a ball having passed through his body. There was no evidence to show that Barnard M'Namara had taken any part in the riot. He was a skipper in the employ of Messrs. Oxendale, and 17 years old. He died on Monday about half-past one, from a wound in the belly. The deceased said he was standing looking at the mob, near the Corn Ex change, when he received the wound. The Coroner then explained to the Jury the law applying to the case under consideration, telling them it was quite evident that the act of firing was one of necessity, and their verdict, therefore, ought to be justifiable homicide. The Jury, without hesitation, returned a verdict of " Justifiable Homicide" in both cases. The town is at present tranquil, but the military were still in readiness in case of need. Part of the Yeoinanry yesterday left this town for Blackburn. PRESTON, WEDNESDAY NIGHT.—We have seen letters from Preston, dated last night, in one of which the writer expresses a full confidence in the ability of the authorities to suppress any attempts at disorder which might be made by inhabitants of the town, but they were in daily expectation of a visit by mobs from the neighbourhood of Wigan, who had succeeded in turning out all the hands in Chorley and its vicinity. Every necessary preparation had been made to meet them, in case they should make an attempt upon Preston, and, in that case, a fierce conflict was ex pected. BURSLEM. COLLISION BETWEEN THE MILITARY AND THE MOB. TUESDAY NIGHT.--The report that the military had fired on the mob, which we announced yesterday, is quite true. In the course of the morning the town was invaded by a mob of at least 5,000 persons, of the most determined character, headed by a band of music. These men were, almost without exception, armed with bludgeons, stones, large missiles, and the weapons which they had been able to collect on the tour of violence which I narrated yesterday. On arriving at the Chapel Bank, which is opposite the residence of J. W. Wood, Esq., at the outskirts of the town, they were met by a detachment of dragoons, to the number of thirty, headed by the commanding officer and Magistrates. Confiding in their num bers, and elated by the recollection of their warlike preparations, the rioters made a dead stand, began to jeer the Magistrates and military. Perceiving that their taunts produced but little im pression, the rioters then assumed a more hostile atti tude ; stones and missiles began to fly about ; several of the military were struck upon their helmets, and the Magistrates entertained the greatest fear for the security of the troops and themselves. The total number of the soldiers, as said before, was only 30. The number of the rioters was, at least, 5,000, and, it is said, that several hundreds of them were armed with pistols, guns, and other deadly weapons. Orders were given. The soldiers fired three times, at first over the heads of the insurgents ; the rioters gave way, de camped with the utmost possible speed, and carried away with them a great number of the dead and wounded, whom they are supposed, in many cases, to have made away with by throwing down the pits to prevent their capture by the authorities, and the ex posure of the whole of their intended movements. Of course it is impossible to state the numbers of the wounded with anything like an approach to cer tainty ; suffice to say, that it is variously estimated at from 30 to 50, of whom, at least 15 are supposed to have been mortally wounded, and at the present time either dead or dying, while as many more are lan guishing without the means of surgical aid, without food, and without attendance. ' Since affairs have taken this dreadful and calami- toiis direction, the authorities, and more especially the . head constable, S. Allcock, Esq., have been most exemplary in their attention to the requirements of the locality. A proclamation has been issued by this gentleman, requiring all peaceable well-disposed in habitants to remain in their houses for fear of conse quences that may possibly ensue, and we have reason to believe that should any future violence be attempted, there is every preparation to meet it with vigour and decision. The' military force has been augmented. Picquets of the troops are sent to ascertain the state of the neighbourhood. A constant communication is kept up between the various towns in the district, special con stables, comprising the most intelligent of the inha bitants, have been sworn in, and backed by the sol- - diery, assist as sentinels. Every approach to the town is strictly watched and guarded, and, for the protection_ of the houses of the neighbouring gentry several troops of Yeomanry have arrived at Stone . from Stafford and Lichfield. Many of the insurgents are Members of religious societies, and have hitherto been regarded with respect and confidence by their employers. This observation is the more applicable_to the new connexion Metho- dists, the Ranters or Clewsites, andcertain members of the Baptist and Independent persuasions, and though it is true that their lecturers recommend obe dience to the laws in public, there are certain pas sages thrown into their addresses which are capable of a very different construction. Since I commenced this letter, the authoritieS have been strengthened by the arrival of two companies of infantry at Newcastle, and a park of artillery is expected hourly. At Lane End, Fenton, and Stoke, things are now quiet, and it is thought the .rioters intend to make Leek their rendezvous in this district. The authori ties have ascertained that such are their intentions, and there is every hope that the matter will be settled by the speedy influx of such a body of troops as.will render all their efforts at violence thoroughly abortive. GEORGE INN, BURSLEM, WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17. — With the presence of the military (a company of the 12th, and part of a troop of the Dragoons), we have bad the only quiet night of the last week. The fatal charge on the mob yesterday morning has had a salu tary effect, and iiiobatly saved two churches from the destruction threatened. It was made about half-past ten, at the entrance of the Leek, or M o orland-road, opposite. the corner of Mr. Wedgwood's house. The town was menaced by the advance of two columns of the mob, one from the Hanley q uarter, and the other from the Leek-road, as stated, many of the latter con sisting of men from the town na med, all armed with sticks and bludgeons. The company of the 12th had not then arrived, and about 36 of the troop of Dra goons drew their swords, faced, and advanced on the, column. The mob came boldly up, menacing the soldiery with their bludgeons, while some unarmed men on their flanks commenced throw some of which striking the horses unsteady. The Riot Act had 1 pinnlrad throw ing e v e them idti st iy e ,bon read; aZa 0 1 0 aalgtaging ofEor gave ld Dra the order to charge and fire. The melt in front ce the mob stood firm, one more prominent tin In th e rest. as This man was aimed at as their leader, 5, ,the head goon, with his carbine, shot him through • hole , and his brains were literally blown out, with A large as an egg, in a mass. Two mere were mo. rtallY wounded, since - understood to be dead. The . r est were rode over, or :dispersed like the wind. Mai.; `' wounded got away4nd it is currently reported and believed are since dead,. and their bodies thrown into the pits. The whole of the charge was levelled at this daring band, and they were driven up the Leek-road, and scattered in all directions. A number of sworn— in special constables charged the mob on the other road with a spirit and decision as firm as disciplined men; and, after a severe encounter, drove them out of. the place. Since then, this town has been in a species of blockade. On the arrival of the company of the 12th yesterday, they took possession of the Town-hall, which holds them very compactly • windowed on the four sides, it is like a little armed fortress. The Dra goons are quartered at the principal inns. Yesterday evening 200 or more of the specials, under their leaders, formed themselves into small companies in the court:-yarcl of the. Legs of Man Inn and about seven o'clock ; marched mit, taking different directions, and clearing all the people before them. The night passed .in quietness: This morning a detachment of the 34th came in with the Newcastle troop, escorting some prisoners taken on the west of this district. TWelve were taken up during the night here, and they have all been just conveyed in car riages, under the guard of the Yeomanry and a small detachment of the Infantry, to Neweaslle, on their route for Stafford. During the night two houses were entered at Cobridge, one belonging to Mr. Hughes, doing duty as special constable m this town, where the money and all eatables were demanded. The other house, belonging to Mr. Billings, was regularly ransacked ; but three prisoners, belonging to the plunderers, were taken. Strange to say, one of them, a deserter from the 12th, who was instantly identified. All accounts from Hanley, Stoke, &c., are.peaceful for the„-present. Mr. Aitkin's house at Hanley is still a smouldering . ruin. It is remarkable that the mob pre the old clergyman ten minutes law to get away (being lame, and only able to walk with two sticks.) They made a capture of his surplice, put it on one of the mob in mockery, who paraded in front of the house when on fire ; while others tore his bible into tatters, and scattered the leaves in the street. I never saw such a perfect wreck as the house of Mr. Parker, at Hanley ; not a vestige of anything is left that iron could break up and de stroy, to the stone and marble mantel-pieces, and the floors themselves. One party was absolutely upstairs destroying everything possible, while the fire under their keet was in progress for- completing the re mainder.. The clergymen - havg mostly left the dis trict for safety, - as had Mr.' Rose, the - stipendiary Magistrate. At his house; before they gutted it and pulled it. down, Mrs. Rose begged hard for it to be saved; and they saved her life, but nothing else in their power to take or destroy. HALF-PAST TEN O'CLOCK.—Some of the principal shops in the market-place are now open ; such is the confidence of the inhabitants ; but in the presence of the military only. Woinen and children are as vile and ferocious as . the mob, and do not scruple to hiss and groan at the soldiers and constables, though they hiss and groan with impunity. Captain Powys and Mr. Adderley are the principal Magistrates directing the military operations. The County gaol is likely soon to be full, and a special commission will he necessary for their trial. In the large extension being made in the county gaol, towers will be erected at the angles, with gratings and loopholes for musketry, to command the flanks ; the platform of the lodge is mounted with cannon, with some of the artillerymen to work them if neces sary. All the principal gentlemen's houses are barri caded, and guarded with servants and tenants. HANLEY. (FROM OUR PRIVATE CORRESPONDENT.) WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17.—A1l passed off quiet in the town laSt night - , which is yet in the possession of the military, who were up all night, and have been re lieved by the 33d this morning. Early reports came , in since, confirming depredations at farm-houses within a few miles of the. Potteries, and some have been entirely stripped of everything valuable. Yes terday the pawnbrokers in this town, three in num ber, had notice given them that they must deliver up the pledges in their possession. Mr. Hill gave out his, under the amount of 3s. each, on the promise of the parties paying capital and interest at a future time. Mr. Vessey did the same ; but the mob went to Mr. Fenton's and helped themselves ; parties were seen in all directions carrying bundles. To-day many special constables have been sworn in, and with the police have taken several persons into custody. The Magistrates are sitting, with several gentlemen, to take into consideration the best means to protect the town to-night. Some thousands of men are coming armed on the road this side of Macclesfield ; they have been passed by two parties ; they declare they are coming here. Some of our tradesmen are in a great panic, as we have but about sixty of the 33d here, be sides a few Yeomanry Cavalry, who will not stand fire. It is my opinion so great a body cannot reach here before to-morrow. I should rather' think Congleton, Burslem, or Leek, would supply them with the first fruits of plunder. On Monday we were under a de mocratic form of government, last night a military, and to-day a mixed form, for her Majesty's procla mation has appeared on the walls this morning. The ruins are yet smoking in the town. Mr. Harding's (the Coroner's) house has been in flames about one o'clock., but is got under ; it is three miles from here. A demand was made last night at a house in Bucknall for 101., which was complied with to save the pre mises- If the soldiers were to leave here, the scene that would follow would engage the attention of our Parliamentary sportsmen. WEST BROMW CH. WEDNESDAY, SEVEN P.M.—This district is involved in a state of growing uneasiness, and there are serious apprehensions entertained in various quarters for the peace of the neighbourhood. Within the last few days the colliers have attacked the Clay Cross works, and endeavoured to restrain the men from working, and early to-day two boats, laden with coal, which were on their way to Birmingham, were sunk by the turn outs. It is said that at the present time there is scarcely a fortnight's supply of coal in the entire dis trict ; and that at the works of Major llawkes, M.P. for Dudley, who has a sufficiency for the next three months, great fear is entertained that an attack will be made, with a view to throw it into the canal and pits adjacent. BIRMINGHAM. INVASION OF COVENTRY BY THE 'BED- WORTH COLLIERS WEDNESDAY, TWELVE O'CLOCK, P.M.—The colliers and weavers from the neighbourhood of Bed worth and Folesha eravred this city in the early part of this morning, and were received with same appearance of satisthetion by the disaffected part of the shop keepers and inhabitants. They were addressed by Mr. Holmes, of Foleshill, who desired them to con duct themselves in a peaceable manner, and suggested that, until five o'clock, they should retire to Swichal Grove, about a mile from the city, where a Commit tee should he appointed to negotiate for "their rights." It must be admitted that this proceeding tended very much to relieve the uneasiness of the inhabitants; but it has been thought necessary to keep the troops in readiness during the whole o(the day. At the time when our communication left, the meeting had not commenced, and some doubt was en tertained whether the Magistrates would allow it to take place. It was asserted by some that if the au thorities interfered, a riot would ensue. We should not be astonished if the ribbon weavers join the turn - Outs, and crate sorne,little confusion. The Bishop of the diocese was most infamously in sulted by the mob as he passed through this morning to hold his annual visitation. This, and the medi tated attack upon the churches in Staffordshire, is one of the worst features of this insurrectionary movement. STATE OF BIRMINGHAM AND THE DIME- DIATE DISTRICT. BIRMINGIiAM, WEDNESDAY, TWELYN, F. M. Thanks to the wise and timely precaution of the au thorities, this town remains in q uietness, although several efforts have been made to excite distruat in the minds of the well-disposed and timid yart of the po pulation. Nightly meetings 'are being held, which generally break up at nine or ten o'clock, but strong squadrons of police are in attendance, and the horse patrol have directions to scour the neighbourhood. To-night there has been a very unhealthy state of excitement, perceptible in the various thoroughfares ; many of the police were hissed as they went on duty, and numbers of the mendicant colliers are at this very time lying out in., the streets. We: know that the authorities are apprehensive of an outbreak, but we are also certain that an hour from its commencement will see its utter suppression. thamiNGHAN,f, -WEDNESDAY NIGHT..--,-At present all is quiet in the neighbourhood of the Potteries. The carnage of yesterday is at present too fresh in the re neliritnearresA, omreteotihngazaofrdaavesecryodnidsocrdolelrilsyiotni nature co llection of the rioters to allow them to resort t o ex y. t th re e ll w as held this morning at Hanley, when the mob were recommended by a miscreant ot t the name of Ellis to set fire to all the churches, and to be revenged upon the town of Burslem for the slaughter of yesterday. Several of the omnibus drivers have again been stopped, and in other cases attempts have been made to pillage the coaches, but the district is well supplied with constabulary. A strong party of the London police have arrived at the scene of the disturbances. LEEDS. - . WDDNEEDA., O:4E - o'Cr,isca.--Having reason to thatarpastof in..(l4Fota-parao= Nr:4is visit 840 260 01 55 , 561 200 . .., . .... X 9l --e' .....C , — , e• . Y2l . • ) !Cr,' - 0 ID st )3 Bi ll' i e s 0. .[ 3 oliS il saf e edii4 arie f ain n now' ng if l ; ylBl :rr*; s