The Sun.
London, England, 1839-11-07 00:00:00

COMMON COUN CIL.

DIVISION ON THE MOTION FOR A GRANT
TOWARDS THE BUILDING OF TEN
CHURCHES AT BETHNAL.GREEN.
For
Against
Majority —ll
The following is the division which took place on
Tuesday on Mr. Richard Johnson's motion for granting
1,0001. towards the erection and endowment of ten
churches in the parish of Bethnal-green, upon the same
being completed and opened for public worship.
For the grant—The Lord Mayor, and Aldermen
Kelly and John Johnson. Commoners—Anderton,
Bedford, Bennet, Bower, Boyd!, Bridge, Britten,
Brown, Deputy Collingwood, CoHinson, Conder, Ed-
king, Evans, Jer., Finnis, Gibson, Green, Dep., Green,
T., Haswell, Hayward, Hicks, Johnson, R., Jones, C.,
King, Kepling, Lake, Lott, Mitchell, Patten, Ridley.
Rodgers, Pownson, Tegg, • Wheeler, White.—Teller,
Stevens.

For the amendment," That the report should lie on
the table" :

ALDERMEN—Harmer and Lainson.

COMMONERS—Ashurst,Brass,Burton,Carr,Croucher,
Drinkeld, Figgins, French, Gilbert, Hall, Harrison,
Hoole, Hoppe, Humphreys, Locke, Peacock, Pewtres,
Price, Rolls, Spregen, Stacey, Stubbing, Swain, Wil-
liams.—Teller, W. S. Hale.

We omitted to state in the account of the proceed-
ings that Mr. R. Johnston brought up the Report of
the Committee, recommending the grant of 1001. to the
British and Foreign School Society, which was agreed to.

DOVER, Nov. s.—Th:guke of Wellington,
Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, arrived at the
Council House, Dover, from Walmer Castle, shortly
before eleven o'clock this morning, under a salute from
the guns at the Heights. He was received on alight-
ing from his carriage by Colonel Munro, Royal Artil-
lery, Commandant of the Garrison, and a guard of
honour, and the band of the 90th Regiment. His Grace
immediately proceeded to hold the Harbour Session, at
which were present Robert Henry Jenkinson, Esq.,
Deputy Governor of Dover Castle, and the following
assistants :—E. P. Thompson, Esq., Mayor of Dover ;
Wm. Osmond Hammond, Esq. ; the Right Hon. Sir
Edward Knatchbull, Bart., M.P. ; the Right Hon. the
Earl of Guilford ; John Pemberton Plumptre, Esq.,
M.P. ; Sir Brook William Bridges, Bart., M.P. ; and
William Deedes, Esq. As there was no business of
very great importance,
he
the Board broke up early. As
his Grace was labouring under a very severe cold
did not stay to the dinner, but left here at four o'clock
on his return to Walmer Castle.
BEAUMONT
Duchess of Ro.x—burghe was
sonu a
of A ItAh
en (lase
and oi r The in-
fant
christened at the close of the
T
past week, at Fleurs
Castle, Roxburghshire, in the
presence of a select
family circle. The sponsors were the Dowager
Duchess of Roxburghe,
Bishop
of Rochester, and Col,
Charlewood.

EVENING EDITIO N.
RIOTS AT NEWPO

CAPTURE AND EXAMINAI 'JON
OF FROST, THE RINGLEADER.

NEWPORT, TUESDAY NIGHT, Nov. s.—On thy ar-
rival here early this morning, I found that none the
previous statuments I have sent to you were in the . 'east
exaggerated, with the exception, perhaps, of the num
concerned, which have been variously stated, and v sers
'ith
respect to which it would be impossible to obtain a o
ir-
rect estimate. From all I can gather, I :should judo
there must have been from eight to ten thousand. Wit;
respect to the other particulars, the number of lives lost
and of the wounded, who I am sorry to say are much
more numerous than my former accounts stated, there
are at least 20 dead and 50 wounded. .The greater
number of the bodies now lie at the Westgate ;lac], the
scene of those dreadful doings, and no doubt ill enter-
tained but that many more are lying in the fickt:', aed
carried over the hills by their comrades in this drei. dful
work. Oniy two of the bodies are yet identified ; one by
card found on his person, representing him to be a
member of the Chartist Society ; and the other has
been recognised as a deserter from the 29th Regiment -
recently stationed here, and who, these is no donbt, .
had organised and drilled the rioters, as they were un-
der his guidance, and came down in marching order,
and wheeled about before the Westgate Hotel in mili. 1
tarn style. The Mayor, Thomas Phillips junior, Esq., •
who I stated in my last was wounded in the arm and
thigh, lies in a very serious state, and it is even feared
that he wiil be obliged to lose his arm.

It is utterly impossible to praise too highly the dis-
creet and meritorious conduct of the officers and men
of the 45th Regiment, ander the command of Major
Stack. It appears there were but thirty men at the
Westgate Hotel at the time the attack was commenced,
but they were immediately prepared for it, as they had
been waiting all night in the expectation of the attack.
The Chews! s marched down in military array, armed
in the most formidable manner, with guns, pikes, axes,
clubs, Bec., and commenced firing on the windows, hav-
ing first summoned the parties in possession to " surren-
der themselves prisoners." They then made a charge
on the house, and took possession of the greater
part cf the basement story. The gailant little band of
soldiers, however, placed themselves in the principal
dining-room and a room on the first floor, which gave
them a commanding position. They fired the first round.
over the heads of the rioters, which, producing no good.
effect, they went to work in earnest, and in the course
of a quarter of an hour dispersed and routed this for-
midable force. The rioters fled in all directions, and
left many of their wretched victims on the ground, to-
gether with a great quantity of arms. Several cart
loads of implements have been collected from the streets
and fields in the immediate neighbourhood. The in-
habitants are loud in their praises and thankfulness to
their gallant little band of preservers, and say almost
universally that had it not been for them every soul in
the town would have been murdered, and the town re-
duced to a heap of ruins. lam happy to say that a
portion of the gallant 10th Royal Hussars ere now
parading the streets mounted, having arrived here this
morning by forced marches from Bristol ; and, from
their previous high reputation, the inhabitants of New-
port feel sow somewhat secure. But still there are
momentarily alarms given of fresh attacks, and it is
more than probable that an attempt will be made in the
course of the night to rescue Frost.
There is no doubt, from the examination of the wit-
nesses against Frost and Waters, the principal and one
of the leaders, subjoined to this, that a most formidable
system of organization exists. Time will not admit of
my making any further allusions to the most extraordi-
nary facts elicited. It appears to be quite clear and
conclusive against Frost and Waters ; but many others
are implicated, and the further hearing of the evidence
is postponed for two hours. It is scarcely necessary to
mention that the town of Newport is in a complete
state of disorder—all business and ordinary occupation
being suspended, and every respectable male inhabitant
is sworn in as a special constable. The manner in which
Frost was taken is fully detailed in the evidence, and
the Magistrates and officers deserve great credit for
their zeal, energy, and decision.
The examination of the witnesses commenced at
eleven o'clock this morning, before Brewer, Esq.,
Chairman ; R. J. Blewitt, Esq., M.P. ; George Hall,
Esq. ; Rev. J. Cole, T. L. Edwards, Esq., and Thomas
Jones Phillips, Esq., Clerk to the Magistrates.
R. J. Blewitt, Esq., conducted the examination.
Neither of the prisoners had any legal assistance,
and, with one exception, declined to ask any ques-
tions. Frost is a man of about fifty-six years of age, of
the middle size, gray hair and eyes. He appeared pale
and agitated ; but there was rather a scornful expres-
sion curling about his lip. Waters, the other prisoner,
is about twenty-four years of age, and is a ship carpen-
ter. Following the example of Frost, be also declined
asking any questions, and appeared rather sullen and
; but I understand he had been a very well
disposed and well conducted young man till he was
seized by the Chartist mania, since which he has paid.
but very little attention to his occupation.
On the prisoners being brought in,
Mr. Blewitt, addressing them, said—You, John
Frost and Charles Waters, stand charged with_ the
crime of sedition and treason. Do you require any
professional assistance ? Both prisoners answered in a
firm tone—No, we require none.
Tile examination then commenced—
The first witness called was Matthew Williams, one
of the rioters, who was so badly wounded as to be
scarcely able to sit to give his evidence without fainting.
On being sworn, he stated as follows :—I am a quarry-
men. I live at the Argoe, near Blackwood. Last Sa-
turday night, at ten o'clock, I attended a Chartist lodge
at William Williams's house. It is a beer•bouse. There
were a great many others there ; but I did not know
them. Two persons acted as stewards. I dare say
there were fifty present. The names of eleven of us
were called over. We were told to do as the captain
told us. I was a new member. The captain was a
collier, but I do not know his name. I was not or-
dered to go anywhere. The captain called over the
names. I was told to pay sd. by one of them after-
wards. I said I had none. Some of the men gave sd.
each to the stewards. A captain was named over me.
He was called Harry. Ido not know him. I have
not been long in the place. I am a stranger. The
captain was to give us some instructions on Sun-
day morning. We were to meet between nine
and ten next morning near the chapel. I was a
new member. Was going to the chapel in the morn-
ing ; met the captain with three or four more on the
war. About five in the whole came together. Agreed
to meet at five or six that night at same place. Went
to the lodge meeting on that Sunday evening ; dare say
one hundred there. Know George Reeves ; he was
there. Knew him by that nsme. I have a very bad
memory, arid cannot well recollect. Some asked what
did we want at Newport. Some asked what were we
geing- to do there. George Reeves said we were to go
there and stop all traffic, stop all trade, the coaches,
and the post. Somebody did ask if Mr. Frost was bard
by ? Some one said he was.
Frost objected that this was not evidence against him.
Mr. Blewitt said—Not against you, but preliminary
to the general case.
[At this moment the 10th Hussars arriving caused
some interruption.]
Examination of Williams resumed—After that we
said if we could not have Mr. Frost before us, we
should go no further. It was agreed that we should
send after Mr. Frost, and stop him on the way.
Two men were sent to Newbridge. If they did not
find him there, we were to go no further. We
were to meet again at the Royal Oak. After
I left Lodge went home to bed. Went out from
Lodge about six o'clock. Had something at the Royal
Oak. Some nourishment at six o'clock in the evening ;
went to bed. In the morning a good many came to
my door, and said they would break the door in if I
(lid not come out. There was a guard over me. I was
forced to go with that party. I was obliged to go
with a party to Newbridge. I had no arms, only a
walking-stick with a great nob at the end of it. Joined
by many lots of men as we went down the road. They
were armed with a great number of pikes, and some
guns and swords, and sticks or stakes. Knew some of
the men there by sight. Good many acted as leaders.
Was stranger to leaders on that day, because we would
not go down without strangers led us. Some person
said Mr. Frost was gone ahead ; we were to follow.
Did go on, and met Mr. Frost at the Royal Oak beer-
house at Cefus-ty-Marchog, near Risca. There were
strange men there. Saw some of them armed. Frost was
walking about from one to the other. Did not speak
to me. Saw him speaking to several, but did not
hear what he said. He did not give any direction to
the men. Did not know Charles \\ aters from Newport,
now in the room. Frost went out and came in with
a so
words spoken,
whatg reai
partytt
more men, and believes they were armed. All this was
l
in the dead of the night. There was a very large party.
Several hundred then went on to Newport. Went in
marching order. Frost told some of them something,
but not to me. He gave orders to put us on the way to
walk. We halted at many places that we might come
together. Frost was sometimes in front, sometimes at
the side. Game to Newport through Tredegar-park
about daylight. Came armed from Tredegar-gark to
the top of Stow-hill. Halted at the Machine. Did
not see John Frost there. Saw him at the Friars,
walking about from one to the other. Did not see
biti, do any thing else. Saw Frost last time near
the Roman Catholic Chapel. Frost was walking
along as usual alongside. All the party armed was
walking down the middle of the bill. Frohsitnwdas there.
Did not see where Frost went.
many hundred. Could hear some s l and
this house.
hryenof
was. When
awe
out,
Saw guns fired. They then cried " Let us break
came round
ro fire,"un d
theu h could
corner
er
rnoosfta
wt e
forward. In about ten
minutes I was knocked down. Did not know who did
kn
th
it. I was not deprived of my senses, but I laid down-
eewkiinudgo wws,i't'hanpikes
stoppedagainst
Reeves had, been
till some one came to me. I think Frost had a cane in •
his hand, but I don't know. George

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