The Sun.
London, England, 1831-11-05 00:00:00

BRISTOL, Nov. 4.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
Tranquillity continues in this city. At the Rev.. Mr.
Ranken's, at Birslington, two miles from hence, a bed-
room was discovered to be on fire thin morning, but it was
soon put out ; a square of glass was broken, but it is sup-
posed to have been brohen from the inside. This is all I
can say at present. An investigation is about to take place.

FIFE CiCLOCX.

A ringleader was brought in from Bedminster this
morning with a broken leg; he orits that he jumped from
the Custom-house when en lire.

bRISTOL, Nov. 4.

(FROM A CORRESVONDRYT,
I have just returned from making a round of the exten-
sive ruins, and at every visit my astonishment was
increased at the reckless and unprincipled destruction of
property, atti it is equally matter of surprise how such de-
e:Lett...ton was committed in the space of time that was
occupied. In Captain Claxton's house in Queen-square,
which 1 have been through to-day, the traces of a hard
contest still remain. The Captain is a ship-owner. His
tine ship, the Bur. of Liverpool, in the harbour, sea.
threatened., and in all likelihood would have been
attacked had it not have become known that she was
well prepared to receive them. She had a numher
of guns on board, loaded with grape, and can-
non, but, as a precautionary measure, the vessel
was moored out in the river when matters reached to a
great height. Captain Claxton expected an attack on his
house, and had stationed some sailors in it fur the pur-
pose of defending it, the valuable property having been
previously removed. The sailors maintained the contest
with great bravery and proved how much could have
been done by a body of determined men. But for the
bravery of the sailors the house would have been reduced
to ashen. I have just seen an inhabitant who assisted last
night in captuting three fellows, against whom information
was given. They were taken in a quarter of the city called
St. Jacob's, and when made prisoners were plentifully
stocked with money in silver. They had front three to
seven pounds of silver in their pockets; one of them was
a ringleader, and has been identified as having fired the
',ld gaol. lily informant told me that they were stripped
in the prison, and in the pocket of the principal prisoner a
written paper was found, headed with " List of destruc-
non," or words to that effect. The paper was wrapped
up in his fob pocket, and was taken in charge by the gaoler.
Another of the prisoners entered a shop that was pointed
gut to me, and in the most open and audacious manner
knocked down the inmates, and deliberately put the shop
till upon his shoulder and walked away ! I understand that
there is at present upwards of 300 individuals in custody,
although a good many who were arrested on suspicion have
been liberated. The number of deaths in the infirmary up till
to-day is thirteen, and there are:a great many still confined
with severe wounds, some of whom are not expected to
recover. The workmen are still employed in searching
the ruins. I believe ten bodies in all have been dug out,
but there must be a great number yet discovered. One
gentleman told me that he himself saw thirteen fellows
who must have been buried in the ruins of the Cus-
totn-house. In one spot he is confident there must
be at least seven bodies ! The Exchange is quite
stocked with furniture, and it is truly surprising
that so much has been recovered. Sideboards of
the finest quality and workmanship have been forced
open in the roughest manner with iron bars, the
locks left adhering to a part of the wood, which was
carried away; desks, Ire. opened in the same manner; and
boxes were forced in the most summary manner, by dash-
ing a crow-bar tight into them. A confectioner's son
was found in the ruins dreadfully burnt, his pockets filled
with sovereigns. It would appear that he was unable to
get away, having become entangled in the ruins which
were falling about. It is quite a risk of life to approach
very near to the remains of the houies, from the state in
which the walls are standing. Apparently a slight wind
would blow them down, and it is to be feared, if precau-
tions are not speedily taken, that some serious accident or
loss of lives, perhaps, will occur. I saw to-day that at
one place workmen were employed in taking the walls
down, and I should hope, as the inhabitants are beginning
to recover from their stupor, that self-preservation will
prompt them to take the necessary measures for the preven-
tion of accidents. I am exceedingly happy to have it in my
power to contradict a statement which I observed was
given in a communication in the Times, namely, that ser-
vants and children in some instances had sought refuge in
the vaults and cellars, and have in consequence perished.
I have made inquiries in several quarters, and can fortu-
netely state, upon what I think good authority, that such
statement is erroneous. No occurrence of the kind is
known, nor have any of the inhabitants lost their lives
(I exclude those who were concerned in the outrages)
save, I believe, one, and whether he is yet dead my in-
formant could not say. I know there were reports to the
contrary, but I believe they rent on bad foundation.
Arrests continue, and a short time ago one of the special
constables told me that he had just then received infor-
mations against others. In the dilapidated state of the
gaols the prisoners are so numerous, that last night they
were packed together in the yard. They
are well guarded,
and the outside walls are still standing, having suffered
nothing from the fire, as they are fire-proof.
The military continue to pour in. I saw a squadron of
the North Somerset cavalry arrive some t'me ago, and
.still later the 52d regiment of foot has marched in, and are,
I believe, to be stationed here. The 3d Guards have left
lam told. To-night the special constables will be again
out, and no vigilance will be wanting we may be assured for
the future. The greatest precautions have been taken
I against any recurrence of disorder. I believe no idea is
entertained that there will be any of the accustomed
foolery attempted to-morrow, the noted sth of November.
The meeting is much talked of to-day, and has varied a little
the topic of conversation. The town is very full of visitors.

FROM THE GAZETTE OP LAST M

At the tickit at St. James's, the 2d day of November, 1831,
PRESENT,
The KING'S Most Excellent Majesty in Council. „,
It is this day ordered by his Majesty in 'Council.. t!tat Grace
the Archbishop of Canterbury do prepatt 'forms of prayers to
Almighty God, to be used In all el-arches an I chapels during the
continuance of our 'rlan;,,er from the pestilence now spreading
over a great rta.:2 of Europe: and it is hereby further ordered,
,tt at h',1!:; Majesty's printer do forthwith print a competent.•.:iniber of the said forms of prayers, that the same may be rotth-
with sent round and read in all the cathedral, collegiV;
rochial churches and chapels throughout th-otre paqt of the
United Kingdom called England anti krefAnd, its toon as the
Ministers thereof shall receive tte none, .
WM. L. BATHURST.
At'tli C,Atrt at St;Jarnes!s, the 2d stay of Novembers /101.!,

. _
PRESENT,
The KING'S Most Excercer. i,lajesty in Council.
It is this day ordered by his Majesty in Council, that every
,Minister and as well of the Established Church in that
pf r`-rtta't Britain called Scotland, as of the Episcoi3al Coro-
!,ii.o.nion protected and allowed by an Act, pawedV'_t tenth
year of her late Majesty Queen Anne, p. Intituled " An
Act to prevent the disturbing thos.eii,;thz. Episcopal Communion
in that part of Great Britain 'caned Scotland, in the exercise of
their religinus.wdYW'f.., and in the use of the Liturgy of the
Church of Entland," and for repealing the Act, passed in the
0ati.7..-.ent of Scotland, intituled " An Act against irregular
*)tisms and marriages," do, whilst our danger continues from
the pestilence now spreading over a great part of Europe, at Somid
time during the exercise of Divine Service in such respective
church, congregation, or assembly, put up their Oayere t At.
mighty God on account of ouch tianget,
M. L. BATIHIRST.
LORI) Ci-lAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE, Nov. 2.
Th'e Chamberlain of his Majesty's Household , has ap:.
the Hthiourahle and Reverend Robert Eden,
in Ordinary to the King, in the 'room of Lord Walinghani, re-
signed.

LORD CH.AI),MERLAIN'S OFFICE, Nov. 2.
The !Add 17.1amberlain of his Majesty's Household has ap..
prl/4%.fited Air Alexander Duff Gordon, Bart., Gentleman Usher
Daily Waiter Assistant to the King, in the room of Edward
Sneyd, Esq. resigned.

CROWN OFFICrk No". 4.
MEMBER RETURNED TO r.PRYV TilIS PRESENT PARLIAMENT.
COUNTY OF CAmmitnct.—Richard Greaves Townley, of Foi_
bourn, in ttW coMity of Cambridge, Esq., in the room of Lord
Vrantls odolphin Osborne, who has acceptedthe Chiltern Hun_
;;reds.

Commissions by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Surrey.
G. R. Smith, Esq. to be Deputy Lieutenant, Oct. 1,5.
2d Regiment of Royal Surrey Militia.
W. Stephenson, Gent. to be Surge's, vitt Taytor, who re-
tires, Oct. 15.

Commission by the Loit Lielitettaht of the County of Carnarvon.
Royal Carnarvonshire Militia.
0. 3. E. Nanney, Esq. to be Major-Commandant, vice Priest-
ley, resigned,

WHITEHALL, OCT. 24.
The Lord Chancellor has appointed John Curgenven, of Ply-
mouth, in the county of Devon, Gent. to be a Master Extraor-
dinary in the High Court of Chancery.