The Express.
London, England, 1855-07-21 00:00:00

THE HYDE-PARK RIOTS.

[The following is the conalueloa of yesterday's proceed-
ings]
Jones Calrow, 6, Caledonian-criticise, Xing's-crow, se-
am and by Mr. Mitobell—Was in the park from ten
minutes to three. Went in by the Marble Arch. Heard
ems shouting and crossed to the magazine, then went on
the drive, aa it was cleared. A number of police cease
from the direction of the receiving, house ; they formed
anus the road. Apparently an order was gives to elm
the path, end without any warning they Tusked
down, atrikieg right and left. They then re-formed
and charged the drive. Having done at they walked back.
Another hod] came down the drive, apparently very much
excited; end in particular. Witness said to him (No. 402)
" pus out friend." Sold it courteously. It was 402 A.
A man on horseback rode up, and pointing to witness, said
" take that man into custody." Five or six policemen im-
mediately rushed towards him. Witness said "use no
viatica', I'll ems to you. I have done nothing I need
are for. I'll come at once." Stepped over the rail, and
went to them. Two took ho:d of him. 402 A held his left
arm. The superintendent on hotuhack said " take him away,
I'll charge him." Heard afterwards it was Superinteadent
Martin. Wes then dr..gged cif dews the drive, 402 hold-
ins his left arm, and another men his right cuff. Said to
402, "Dc sit hold so tight." Got a herder tquceze. 402
was walking very fast, and the of er eery slow. Said to
him, "Go slower, or let your friend go fester." 402 only
pushed up his arm, and dragged ham on. The other man
was very quiet. When they got to Hyde perk corner,
they crossed the road, and then came back. They got
orders to take him to Wu-street station. Asked
would he not have a eab. Called a cab, which cams up.
Asked, " Won't you allow me a cab i" 402 said " No."
" barely you won't subject me to the exposure of dragging
me slog Piccadilly ?" " Why not—we have had to boar
it and why not you ?" When Le got within sight of
Swallow-street, he said, " Ton have gone beyond your
orders in not letting me ave a cab." " You may tau
• cab sow," said 402. They did not use coy violence
along Piccadilly. It was half-part thee., and a great
many people about. Was then talee nto Vineotreet. When
the charge was being takes he said, " Would you allow me
to send for bail ?" How do you know fam going to lock
you up, it will be time enough when I do." 402 made the
charge, which was being rioter's and disorderly, and signed
the charge. Was locked up in a cell, in which Mr. Mait
was afterwards put. There wis,• two persons there before
him. Another gentlemen was afterwards brought in—a
barrister, • student of the Inner Temple. The seat was •
drunken cobbler, who had been beating his wife. Witness
described the cell in the same terms as Mr. Mair had done.
He was obliged to walk up said town the greater part of the
night. There was no light in the cell, they had the reflec-
tion of a gaslight from the passage. Was taken to Marl-
borough street co Monday and brought back again. Offered
to send (or WI about half an hour after he was pat in.
Whoa the charge was taken, they said not now, sir, we
ain't attend to you. Towerils everting a policeman pro-
mised to send f.r bail. Witness gave the name of hie bail,
who lived in Goa well-street, but they refused, sayieg it was too
far, although he offered to pay the expense. About 12 o'clock,
a friend of Mr. Mair came. Mr. Mair was let oat to speak
to him, but Mr. Mair came back, and said orders had some
down that no one was to be belied. Was let out of the cell
at half-peat 8 into the room in the station. Witness re.
pirated the account of the conduct of the polies towards Mr.
Malt and his solicitor. Was taken to Marlborough-street,
and kept there for some hours, but was not taken before a
magi' t . Was taken back to Vine-street. Some per-
son came into the room, and said that any puma who could
get bail would be let Out. Witness, who had sent for his
brother, was then locked up (or the night with six boys.
He laid dews iu the luekep. A policeman came down and
asked was there any person named Calrow. Witness
assured. The man went away, end came back and called
again. Wane*. answered a second time. The door was
then opened. and witness let out. Bail was waiting, and he
was dirchar4ed shout 9 o'clock. Next day went to Marl-
borougtestrut at 1 o'clock; 402 was at the door. Witatsa's
brother and another man were with him, but would not be
let in. Witness was then di charged without any charge
being made agaicat him.
Cross examined by Mr. Ellis—The party of police that
cleared the walk was not the same that; had been in
the drive. The party that cleared the drive came from the
direction of the reeeiviog bow..
Joseph Croker, of 39, Mincing-lair, clerk in a count-
ing-house, examined by Mr. iu the park os
Sunday from half-past one reifies. Walked along the north
bank of the Serpentine. Whin he went in there were not
many people in the park. There were a number of police
lying down, and some people about them. By degrees a
crowd accumulated round them. There was no hooting.
(Witness then proceeded to give an account of the boys
playing with the dead eel, and the subsequent trermacitiona,
as described by previous witnesses.) Saw a respectable
young women in the centre of a party of police. A few
minutes afterwards he saw the same young woman en the
ground, but he did not know whether she was knocked
down. He could not say that he saw the police pub any
loperson into the water, but when the people were drives
ck from the rails those behind were forced into the water.
To Commissioner Armatroeg—A boy threw some gravel
at a policeman who had pushed him down and given Wm a
blow.
To the Chief Commissioner—They appeared to be more
taken about the Sunday Bill than the Beer Bill.
To Mr. Mitch ell—Heard one remark "that the Roue of
Commons was behind the age." (Laughter.) The people
appeared to agree in the remark. (Laughter.)
Thomas Cannon. of 22, Earl-street, Lang-acre, carrier,
eatmieed by Mr. Mitchell—Was is the Park from a quarter
to three till 10 initiates to six. About half-peat three got
into the middle of a crowd. Suddenly received three blows
on the left arm, leg, and thigh. (This witness persisted,
contrary to the rem 'estrous of the Commissioners, in taking
off his co it and showing the mark on his um.) The blows
were from • policeman's truncheon. He was w
quietly along whoa he got into the middle of the 41.1111121
t.eople running before the police. Did not know the pollee-
man's number, hut could recognise the man. It was on the
grail between Stanhope gate and the Drive. After he re-
ceived the blew he went into Kenoigton-gardens, and
remained there until air. Witness was not shouting: he
could not do so as he was very ill, having been for some
weeks a patient is the bliddlesez Hospital. After he was
attacked, he board a great deal of shouting; the horses
attuned to a carriage were frightened by it.
To Mr. Ellia—Thougnt it was 12 A struck him, bat
was sot sure ; it was one of the A division; it was sot a
sergeant. •
George Blandford, of 122, Lillingbani-street, Vauxhall-
bridge-road, porter, examined by Mr. Mitchell—Was la eke
Park from 4to 6. Went in by Apeley-house and walked
up along the Drive. Saw a carriage pass. Heard ea in-
spector say, "Bring them up." Walked along, and saw
two bodies of police come up. They commenced to clear
the way. There was a large number of people together, and
of course they could sot move off quickly. The polio. then
began to we their stave,. Soon after, saw them seise a
gentleman and push him very roughly under the rails.
They afterwards took him off. He thus:roma the road to
the north side. Another rash was then made. 383 A struck
a young men oa the heed, and kaocked him down. Saw
the police strike at the women in the crowd. There was
some talk about the Beer Bill, and • good many tutu said
flagman, in omegesue of the police Donee, ia order to
see what wag going ou.
Cross examined by Mr. Ellie—Did see a mama actually
attack. The woman in black had her bonnet knocked off.
Sew no women fall from the blows.

licnry Austen, of 28, College-street West, Camden Town,
trunkmaker, examined by Mr. MitcheU—Went into the
Park shoat a quarter to four, by the Marble Arch. Walked
acme the prase towards Apeley-boats. Stood on the north
side of the Drive, about four or five yards from the veil.
Made no noise. While standing there 383 A rushed from
the Drive, seised him by the neckerchief and tripped him
up; sewed more then came and dragged him along the
poniod. He was taken to the lodge, and afterwards to
Tia•4lliMeito The police gave no reason fee taking him.
The alp reads at the station-house alai being tiletews en-
*, mob, and obstructing the pihm Did as
:Ix a word to any one in the Park. He was streak
several times on the head and suns while be wee
aims. Ms* no resistance when he wee
=Adrift is eked up la • cell that was in • me se
Mtby Mate. Aeon eighteen feet by seven. Th-re was • ease.
pool at the end. At one time there were 43 people in M.
The only ventilation was from a bole in the door, and •
small ventilator at the end. The floor wee wet all ever;
there were two lashes deep of mud on it. There was hardly
moos to stand when the 43 people were in the cell. Ten
peeps were afterwards removed. About 3 o'clock in the
sesenieg tome more were taken out, almost fainting. Was
Mt On as Monday morning about 9 o'clock, sad pat Me a
rum upstairs. Asked to be allowed to send h. bail. A
plias= said, .. It will be time enough when yea have
bees tried." Hod asked on Sunday to be allowed*, get bail,
but the belle man said no bail would be Sakai be any of
them. On Monday wet taken to ManibersegMeteeste be-
mires fear and dee ; was then tame bask *Vineleart,
and aisle locked up. When he wee lobes book te Mew
street, the man said anybody that add get belt would be
let est, but they Wooed to send to wilemewes melassee, as
they add it was too far. Wee put ialle the same
cell on the Monday eight as en the lawdep. It
had not been Gleaned. On Tuesday be wee lapis hiss to
Marlborough-street, and discharged en his eta
. Whenbe was taken banhat was kneekedelk43ll
coos
pollens* would not allow him to pick it up, be lest hie
kat. Hes been very unwell sine. be was
Crowemunised by Mr. RUM—Applied *oast hir es Mos
day moraing. When be came bask he lfieeeeliest they
refused to seed to bis reskilsoes, as they said IS wee tee for.
He thee gave the address of a friend in Desa-stzest, battle
note wee saver Seat
Mr. Samuel W.lkerTaylor, cf 35, Bath-street, St. Luke's.
haaketnooker, was in the park with his wills end two chil-
dren. Went in by Apeley Hesse, abase kw e'eleek, and
walked up along the Drive. Stood teeing the heepath. The
crowd wee then very quiet. Saw the pale OR several
ochrisse make • sharpy
Maw
andessa strike OM die bees of the
peespie seat the rails. y seed* Mews.
Saw the plies droning • bey allefpumas with greet malty.
EMliden
. bibs* MN perm te throw a smell steam It did
any este . el the plies. They. be .wim toned
eon seined • esepestable ye mealy MONO the
emend Moen be bed net *PPR the Mem The
mod to say "$s beck," bee the blow generally
tlndere the were. Pew the pretherelitm el Sir R.
It wee then lonlemod wllsem to p, beaus he
is bad a right. A good mpg were kap-
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ee that Massed =IL i p.
witness was not aised.
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seut ezentined by Mr. Mitchell—lie bad neemapaaled the
last witness, and stated hewed confirm everything depend
torFa er George Belt, of 22, Tichborneottrest, Pad.
care., waiter cad deeorator,:exanined by Mr. Hatching—
Was La the pork from three to five. Ills son ens. with him.
He stood fog pow time on a rise of ground near the Betel,.
tag-beam The Only thing be remarked while there was
ea &isotopic's the tart of a policeman to climb a hollow tree
after three little bey'''. The ineident was very well repre-
sented fa pima. (Laughter.) He then left that spot end
walked towards the Mpentine. Heard a voice cry out,
" Cleat the way." Tamed round and saw a mounted men,
who shook his whip at them; and he (witness) asked was he
the Emperor of Ramie. He made a dash at them. He
would have trampled on witness and his eon but that they
get under the rails. It was Inspector Hughes. The
inspector then went into the Reeeiving-house. Some time
after he come out and told the police to charge the people.
Heard him give the order ; heard him oommind two attacks.
Two or three men appeared di.gusted at the job, and struck
on the rail instead of at the people. A man who hod bee n
struck went up toe superintendent to make a complaint. He
was ordered off, and then tgo policemen threw him over the
rails amongst the people.
Crom-examined by Mr. Ellis—lnspector Hughes shook his
whip at him.
Mr. Robert Hartwell, of 46, St. George's-road, printer,
examined by Mr. Mitchell—Wee in the park from three to
seven. There were a great many people there. Near Albert-
gate there were a large number of people crossing. When-
ever there was any difficulty in getting through the pos.ern
the police pushed and poked the people i• h their tr unchec DR.
Saw several females pushed in toot way. It irritated the
people, and created great confusioe. Saw Mr. Matt taken
Into eneteey. (The witness confirmed the account of the
transaction given by Mr. Moir and other witnesses.) Further
- down the Drive there was another crowing. A young mat: was
teeming; a policeman gave him a push; the young man turned
round and maid something, end then went on. A policeman
jumped over the rail after him. The young man ran, when
about a dozen policemen rushed afar him. S, vend people
were thrown down in the rash. The young man stumbled. A
"policemen, a large, powerful man, who overtook him, then
struck him& violent blow en the loins, and he fell. Four or five
others then came up, beat him trim their trusieheoce, and
dragged him along is a very brutal meaner. They after-
wards seised another young man, who had done nothing
whatever. In the space of half-am hour witness saw several
clearances of the footpath. The polies on every occasion
need their staves brutally. A little boy of 8 or 9 hap-
pened to stumble before a policeman ; the men struck him
a violent blow on the back of the !wick. A lady near him
fainted at seeing it. Witness went up and asked the toy
Übe knew the policemen; the boy said Le did, and witness
want with him for the purpose of taking his number. When
they got near the rails the policeman cried out, "Ha is
going to take my number—have at him." Witness
then retreated. • young man was going to tabs
a number, when another policeman amid, "If you do, I'll'
aeration yter intimidating the police in the discharge of their
duty. Saw some of Sir B Mayne's notices. He thought
they tended to increase the ease mblsge—that was the general '
opinion. Could identify the toile, whe used the violence.
Cress-examined by Mr. Bilit—Tho young man ran shout
40 or 60 yards. Heard the sound of the Now. The place
was then perfectly quiet. Saw about a dozen arrested.
To the Chief Commissioner—Did not think that the

portion of the A division in the park we. composed of in-
experienced men.
Mr. Charles Bradlaugh, of 13, Warner-place North,
Hackney-road, clerk to a solicitor, examined by Mr.
Mitchell—Was in the park from half-past 3to 6. Saw a
man without his shirt in a cab with three policemen, one
of whom struck him over the temple with his truncheon.
Saw four or flee policemen beating a men. Ran forward,
caught hold of one of the truncheons, and said, "The next
man that strikes him I'll knock him down." Tony then
left off: Wee afterwards standing near the rail.
A policeman came up and began to peke him.
He said, "You had better stop that." Two other
policemen then came and commenced to push him. He
caught hold of a truncheon on each hand, and said to the
third man, "If yen touch me, I'll knock you down with
one of these truncheons." The people then came and lifted
him and carried him about, cheering. Witness left u
soon after as he oculd, far he did not wish to be made a
leader. Saw several charges of the police. Saw two women
thrown down, and the police ran over them. Went
to the park in consequence of seeing the notice from Sir R.
Mayne forbidding the people to do no.
Cross examined by Mr. Ellis—The proclamation only
requested well•disposed people to keep away, but be ninem.
hired on a former occasion, in Bishop Binneee fields, a
similar request we. enforced by blows from the trunchoena
of the police.
Mr. James Merrett, of 49, Hich-street, Islington, fish-
monger, was next examined by Mr. !Clonal—He deposed
to having seen the police making the charge on the people,
but did not state any fact that had not appeared in the
evidence of previous witnesses.
Mr. William Clirk, of 17, High-street, Islington, ivory
turner and carver, had accompanied the list wanes', and
confirmed his evidence.

..._ _
At four o'clock the commission adjourned wail to-mcr-
row (this day), at 11 o'clock.

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