The Express.
London, England, 1855-07-31 00:00:00

THE HYDE-PARK RIOTS.

(Continued from yesterday's Express.)
Mr. Charles kl`Phereon, steward to Lord Robert Gros-
venor—Was in the house in Park-street on Sunday, the lit
of July. The usual establishment was there. The blinds
were drawn down. There was a great deal of shouting and
hooting, which alarmed the inmates very much, and three
policemen in plain clothes were in and out of the house
during the day. Them was no damage done to the house
that day

--__ by Mr. Mitchell—There Is a communica-
tion between the house and the Marquis of Westminster's.
There wars no police In the marquis's house. The noise
was very alarming. He was expecting every moment that
something serious would occur. Gave directions that no
person should appear at the windows, is order not to excite
the weed ; and some of the ladies of the fsally were in the
hone,.
William Ford, ototoonger to Lord B. Grosvenor—Was in
the luinse on the let of July. Went out to shut the area
gate. When be was doing to he wu straek on the head by
a small stone, but was not mach hurt.
Crowe:mined by Mr. Mitchell—The crowd came about
six (Moen.

Grosvenor and hir

To Commisioner
two daughters were in the hou're.
To Mr. Mitchell—Most likely the atone was thrown play-
fully. After the mob was dispersed Lady Grosvenor went
out, but not in the carriage. The carriage is never used on
Sunday.
Mr. Jobe Heywood, of St. Martin's lane, linendreper,
examined by Mr. Bilis—Wu in the park oa the Sunday.
There was a large crowd near the receiving house. There
was a noise lower down the drive. A number of persons
moved out into the road to are what it was, amongst others
a lady and gentleman : the police ordered them back. At
the moment the crowd made a rush and the lady was
thrown down; a policeman went to assist her up, the crowd
Wised sad cried, " What a shame to knock a women down."
The policeman did not knock her down. The pabeemea
MIS Masked about by the crowd, bat some Ohm lame le
hi seirssee, and one man was taken into °melody. The
illy enemy mach frightened ; she appeared to have been
leamyled ea by the crowd. Saw a number of hurdles
them about ; they were thrown In the direction of the
a who were taking away the prisoner. Mee sow
iact Orthe crowd was very provoking ; the pries, mite
the einseastanoss, were very forbearing.
Cram-examined by Mr. Mitchell—Never bad any tee-
meta for the supply of the police; if be had it would net
lassoes his evidence.
To Commissioner Henderson—A sergesat desired witness
to stand bookies the reify as Mae police were Goering to
dear them; the man spoke very civilly. There was a great
Oslo( hooting at the time.
Mr. Wm. Chortle Brown, of 40, New Boadmtreet, strati
hat masofeenuar, was in the park from four to balf-pass
mix. The tertian of the crowd was very discreditable;
They were hissing, hootir g, throwing stones, and using bad
language to the police and %imperious that wen passing. The
main boll of the police acts d very temperately. He did
not see any act of intemperance. He saw several boys get a
boa on the ear, but saw no blood shed.
Crow szsatined by Mr. Mitchell—Heard a great many
people le she park say that the police were exceeding their
duty, but he saw nothing of the kind. Saw a storm bit a
horse. There were fewer stones thrown than be should
have expected from such a crowd.
Mr. Anthony Ramona. messenger to the Bind of Health.
examined by Mr. Bilis—Wes in the perk from two to six,
He was in the drive when the police began to clear it. He
and a friend walked quietly along, and they were not in
any way istertered with by the police. His friend was
afterwards pushed into the water by the pressure of the
crowd. Bsw a few stones thrown in the direction of the
police. Saw the two superintendents on horseback. D.d
not see either of them strike any person.
Crou.exemined by Mr. Mitchell—There was a good deal
of hooting on the south side of the drive. The booting was
at the police who bad jest cleared the road. The police
acted very quietly and with the greatest deliberation in
Searle( the drive. Sew one mu objecting to leave the
road. He said the police had so right to remove him. Saw
several speakers in the park,some biking shoat testate/lien,
others about the Sunday Bill, and others preaching
Mr. William Newton, of 12. Johnsoomtreet, Milbank, cab
owner—Was la the park on Sunday. Drove an open car-
riage, with his wife and three children. When he got into
the drive, several policemen recommended him to go back,
but he drove on. Near the renivinthouse the crowd yelled
cad hooted; told him to go b church. Tiro sbnes were
thrown at the carriage. He could scarcely bold his horse.
His wife end children were much frightened.
Cross-examined by Mr. Mitchtll—'Was formerly a grocer,
and has been a policeman. (Great laughter.) Was seven
yeen in the A division. His father has contracts with the
police for taking them in vans to Rpm and other name
James O'Brien, coachmen to General Sir B. Blakeasy,
examined by Mr. Elie—Was driving an open carriage in
the park about a quarter to 4. The crowd commenced
boating sad waving bats, and attempted to get is frost