The Sun.
London, England, 1848-03-10 00:00:00

MARCH 10, iB4B.

were thus in immediate possession of the feet that an
ou.breale was to take place, and information was instantly
di ipa.lchci to the various military depots. The Calton
pollcc-office being in the near vicinity, intelligence
reached that quarter soonest ; and, immediately en the
receipt of it, Captain Smart ordered out a small detach-
ment of the pensioners, fourteen in number, who had
been acting as a guard at that district office all night.
With this small body, and aided by a number of citizens,
who came promptly forward to act as constables, he pro,
eeeded out to Bridgeton, to prevent, if possible;; he fear•
ful destruction that was threatened.
It was at the corner of John-street that the mob were
first intercepted by the pensioners. The old soldiers at
once brought their bayonets to the level and charged
the mob, who immediately gave way and scattered again
upon the Green. One division of the special constables
here left the main party, and proceeded out to Ruther-
glen Bridge, to intercept the rioters, should any attempt
have been made to get to the Gas Company's works
from that direction ; and the others turned back along
John-street, closely followed by the mob, who had again
rallied, and were throwing stones at the soldiers.
Another charge with the bayonet again dispersed them,
but only to gather in increased numbers. One man,
who was observed to be particularly active in throwing
stones, was at this moment collared by a constable.
This was the signal for another shower of stones, which
fell in all directions. The pensioners, seeing the serious
aspect affairs were taking, loaded with ball cartridge.
We have not been able to ascertain positively whether
the Riot Act was here read, but we believe it was.
This, however, produced no effect in dispersing
the mob, who were shouting in the most menacing
terms; and another volley of stones fell among the
small body of mon who were endeavouring to quell the
disturbance. One of the stones struck the constable to
the ground who had charge of the prisoner; and the
pensioners, either with or without orders,:fired among the
mob, in the direction from which the stones had been
thrown. The crowd were not many yards distant when
the volley was discharged, and the consequences are,
therefore, lamentably serious. One man was shot dead
on the spot, having received a bullet in the head, which
completely shattered it; and, as far as we can learn,
five individuals were wounded—one of them mortally.
This fatal volley at once dispersed the mob, who did not
again attempt to make any head against the pensioners.
They succeeded, however, in getting possession of the
body of their comrade, which presented a ghastly spec-
tacle; and, having elevated it on the shoulders of some
of the most daring, a number of the rioters carried the
body along Canning-street into the town, shouting as
they went, " Blood for blood !"
One most distressing and painful circumstance con-
nected with this fatal collision between the mob and the
authorities is the fact, that most of the wounded indivi-
duals were mere on-lookers. One of them, who has re-
ceived, it is feared, a mortal wound, is a respectable in-
dividual of the name of Alexander, who was acting as a
special constable at the very moment he was struck
down, having unfortunately left the ranks, and mingled
with the crowd: he has received a shot through the
chest. A young lad, of the name of Connelly, who states
tbat he was also an on-looker, was shot in the thigh, the
bone of which is shattered—a very serious wound.
Another boy, of the name of Aitken, has received a
shot in the fleshy part of the leg; but it is not thought
his wound is of a dangerous description. We observed
two young lads led out of the crowd, wounded, but ap-
parently very slightly, for they were able to walk home.
Connelly and Aitken were conveyed to the infirmary in
the course of the afternoon.

While these proceedings were going on in Bridgeton,
the authorities in the city were on the alert ; and inti-
mation was given to the shopkeepers to close their shops,
which was immediately complied with. In a short time
after the alarm had been given, a strong party of cavalry
crossed llutehesontown- bridge, at a canter, with Sheriff
Alison and Bailie Stewart at their head, and they pro-
ceeded at a rapid pace along Monteith-row, emerging
into Canning-street just as the body of the unfortunate
man Carruth was carried past. The cavalry, proceeding
onwards, drew up at the corner of John-street, where
the volley had been fired. On being made acquainted
with the tragical occurrence, Sheriff Alison addressed
the crowd in a few sentences to the effect that if any
party was to blame for what had occurred, they would
be punished, and entreated all present peaceably to re-
turn to their homes. He was cheered at the conclusion
of the address, and no ill-feeling appeared to be mani-
fested among the resident population.
Still further to preserve the peace of the district,
large bodies of the special constables—who had assem-
bled at the Exchange Rooms, in obedience to a procla-
mation of the magistrates—marched out to Bridgeton,
and patrolled through the suburbs without opposition.
A company of the 71st Infantry was also stationed at the
junction of Muslin-street and the New Dalmarnock-
road, leading to the Gas Works, the interior of which
was also guarded by a party of the Ist Royals.
The result of these precautionary measures was that
no disposition to riot again appeared in Bridgeton during
the course of the day.
The only disturbance that took place in the centre of
the town was at the Cross, at the moment when the dead
body of Carruth was carried through the Gallowgate
into Trongate. The officer in command of the party of
infantry stationed at the Tontine, hearing the shouting,
turned out his men and formed them across the street, thus
effectually preventing their further progress westward.
Those who were carrying the body, undaunted appa-
rently at the levelled muskets of the soldiers, marched
up to the very points of the bayonets, the rabble behind
urging them to press forward in spite of this impedi-
ment. From the numbers that rushed from all quarters
the appearance of the street at this moment was very
alarming; but the officers in command expostulated
with the men who wore bearing the dead body; and Mr.
Sheriff Bell having read the Riot Act from the pedestal
of King William's Monument, the mob were prevailed
upon to disperse. The corpse of Carruth was then
carried to the Central Police-office.
Thero was no further demonstration in the town dur-
ing the day, with the exception that the special con-
stables, in compliance with a proclamation of the magis-
trates, assembled at six o'clock in the Royal Exchange,
and were formed into divisions of from sixty to eighty
men each, who patrolled the city till eleven o'clock at
night.
The following placard was also issued by the Justices
for Lanarkshire:— _ _ _

" All justices of the peace resident in Glasgow and its
vicinity, acting for any part of the United Kingdom,
are hereby strongly recommended immediately to qua-
lify all persons in their employment to act as special
constables, and that until further notice tho said con-
stables should remain in their respective places of
business.
" The justices strongly recommend that masters of
public works, merchants, shopkeepers, and others,
should enrol themselves, and use their influence with
those in their employment, and all others, to act as con-
stables.
" Meetings of justices will be held daily in the Royal
Exchange Sale-Rooms, Glasgow, at eleven, three, and
eight o'clock, where batons will be distributed, and
justices in attendance to qualify persons as special con-
stables.
" By order of the Justices,
" JAMESICAMPBELL, Knt.,
" Chairman of the Justices of Lanarkshire.
" Glasgow, March 7."
The following are the names of the parties who were
killed or wounded by the fire of the pensioners in John-
street, Bridgeton:—
David Carruth, wearer, New Palmarnock-road—
killed.

James Alexander, victualler, John-street, Bridgeton—
severely wounded.

Connelly, dyer, Bridgeton—severely wounded.
Little, brassfounder, Bridgeton; Browe, dyer, Trades-
ton ; and Archibald Aitken, baker, Bridgeton, ►ere also
wounded.

On inquiring at about ten o'clock last night after the
state of the wounded, we learned that Mr. Alexander
was fast sinking, and was not expected to survive until
morning. It was also reported that Connelly was not
expected to live.
What tends to make this unfortunate event the more
melancholy is, that Mr. Alexander had been attending a
meeting of shopkeepers at Mr. Murdoch's, the Odd
Fellows' Arms Inn, Main-street, Bridgeton, who were
acting as special constables, and was running home to
change his dress, when he received the shot and fell into
the arms of a friend who was following him. lie was
conveyed into the shop of Mr. M'lntyre, surgeon,
where he still lies.
The authorities, with a view to prevent further damage
to the lamp, ordered the globes and burners to be taken
out in nearly the whole of Calton, and other parts where
they apprehended disturbances.
The streets were much earlier cleared last night than
the previous night; at ten o'clock they presented a very
quiet appearance in all parts; the only signs of any un•
usual occurrence having taken place being strong parties
of special constables and police patrolling in various
quarters, and the appearance of the Exchange Rooms,
Tontine Rooms, and the Trades Hall, which are occu-
pied by detachments of infantry under arms.
We believe that the number of special constables sworn
in during the last two days amounted to about 2,000.
About half-past eleven o'clock Sheriff Alison addressed
a large party of special constables in the front of the
Exchange, and stated that they might disperse, as he
had just returned from the eastern district, where all was
quiet, and a good feeling seemed to prevail.
The constables then retired.
The body of the woman still remains unidentified at
the;Central-office. The woman is dressed very respect.
ably, with black merino gown, flannel petticoat, black
silk stockings, and laced boots. She appears to be from
thirty to forty years of age, and the principal marks of
injury are on the face, the top of the nose having been
cut, and the end apparently bruised. She was found in
Cowcaddens-street on Monday night, about ten o'clock,
without either bonnet or shawl.

Up to last night about 150 stand of arms had been re-
captured by the police. A number of the rioters were
examined yesterday at the Central-office, and sixteen
cases were remitted. The rest of the prisoners were sent
to the North Gaol. A number of apprehensions were
made during the day by the criminal officers, consisting
chiefly of arms, but there were alsolfound a considerable
quantity of other stolen property, consisting of watches,
handkerchiefs, hams, &c.
GLASGOW, THURSDAY, 11 20 A.M.—The city !MAIDS
quiet to this hour, nor is it expected there will be any
fresh outbreak. Business has been resumed, and is
going on much as usual.
FOUR O'CLOCK P.M.—Two men, said to have been
ringleaders of the rioters, were this day made prisoners,
having been taken by the police in a public-house.
The only anxiety now felt has reference to the ex-
pected descent of the coal and iron miners of Airdrie—.a
numerous and desperate set, who, nevertheless, may
have some share of prudence and remain in safety at a
distance.
GLASGOW, MARCH 10, FIVE, A.M.—lt is understood
that the operatives of this city have determined upon a
demand for higher wages, and that the strike is to corn-

menee this morning by the ,then refusing their work.
Although it is believed there is•po riotous feelinilit the -;
bottom of this industrial agitati,n, it certainty tliiii,llace
at a time end under circumstances which subjeof -it to
th3t suspicion.
EDINBURGH, 1 50 P.m—Our leave are fast leaving
us. There has been no fresh disturbance, and them .
every appearance of a continuance of law, peace,' aria't
order.

The following is from the North British Mail:—
"We have had as yet no Chartist riot. We have had
no political movement. The riots have originated in
pocket picking, not in politics. Athantage was takenof a want of work wages, and bread—the three paints
rather than the six. Then, second, the cry,' DOW!'
with the Queen !' was not pronounced in Glasgow. We
deny this statement, as an utter and unfounded false..
hood ; and affirm, with the most perfect confidence, that
we could be supportea by the testimony of every indivi-
dual, of any class, who was in a position to see the pro-
ceedings, or to hear the language used in the streets due•
ing the last two days. There never was a Sovereign on
the British throne inure generally and more deservedly
respected and esteemed than the Queen ; and the fabri-
cation, per electricity or any ether good or evil agency,
of these alarming mis statements is highly culpable.
The Queen, we believe, has neither more loyal nor
[nor,. attached subjects in any city in all her dominions
than in Glasgow; and if any such cry were seriously
uttered or used at all—whatever reforms within the con-
stitution, or whatever changes may be required by many
of the working classes—the task of suppressing that
particular word, which is not the party %old of any
party here, could be safely lea with the artizeus of
Glasgow. Our conviction 13 strong and unshaken still
that a special constabulary of the artizans would forty
the most perfect security against outrage to the property
cur peace of the city. The conduct of the operatives at
the Bridgeton.mills is conclusive evidence on that point.
The appointment of two or three intelligent stipendiary
magistrates for this city, we believe, would also be an
improvement."