The Sun.
London, England, 1834-04-18 00:00:00

(No. 12,P81.)

came about nine ; came again just before twelve. Bridg co
and me were inside the boiler at half-past eleven, which
we were repairing. My father told us, at half-past eleven,
what was going on ' • before this had not heard of it ; was
not surprised at what had happened. My father did not
say to him that he was glad that they were at work. There
was a great noise in the boiler, and that might have pre-
vented us hearing what my father said. Will not say that
my father did not speak of the affair to others at the boiler.
Mr. Pritchard's (jun. ) deposition was now proposed to be
read to him ; but he refused to sign it before reading it him-
self. The magistrates then desired him to read it for the
benefit of the Court. In a reply to a question from Mr.
Holme, he said, " It suits me."

Joseph Wright called—Was in Mr. Pritchard's employ
as boiler-maker ; was at work with Bridge, on Tuesday,
from six to eight and from half-past eight to twelve ; was
never away all the time, nor Bridge either, who could not
have left without my knowing.
Cross-examined—Had a pint of beer with him at break-
fast-time. My master came that morning and stopped__ an
hour or two, and left us at a quarter to 12. He was
working with us from half-past eight to a quarter to 12,
and never missed him. Heard master say a man was shot,
and said he was glad we were not in it ; said this in the
forenoon ; Martin, the engineer at the mill, was by.
Master did not say that there were a great multitude about
the mill.

By the Rev. J. Holme—Was not at work in the after-
noon any where, nor have been at work since.
William Bison brought up.
Ha}•ward, the deputy-constable, examined as a witness—
Was down Manchester-street along with Page and Heslop,
with four prisoners. The crowd kept increasing until we
came opposite Thomson's mill. Before we got to the mill,
the females called out " Take them off them," and I told
them to be quiet, as the prisoners were well known, and
could be taken at another time. Several rushes were made
by the crowd, and stones began to fly. The prisoners
were rescued. One of the stones was partiularly aimed at
me. I saw the man who threw it. Saw the prisoner first
after the rescue. Saw the attack on Page the police-
officer. Page came out bleeding at the mouth. I con-
tinued to advise them to be quit. Page called out "Oh
dear." When Page called out so dreadfully, "Go on"
was uttered by the prisoner. The prisoner seized me this
instant, and I received many kicks from behind. I bowed my
head to avoid the stones being thrown hitting me. There was
now a c 4 to throw me over the wall. This cry, however,
ceased for a moment, and Elson now asked me where the
books were, and wished me to give them up, and I told
him I had not the books, Mr. Barton, the Magistrate's
clerk, had them. There was now another shout of throw
him over, at this time. I was half over the wall, and the
prisoner asked me again for the books, adding with a great
oath, " I will have either your life or the books." I was
now thrown over the wall, and fell eight yards at the least,
and the brick was thrown after me, and lit on my head,
and I bled profusely. As soon as I could I climbed the
wall, and faced the crowd. I saw no more of him after
this. When on the road I was again attacked, and thrown
down, so that I could hardly move. I reared myself
against the rail, and was quite faint, and in this state was
struck on the mouth with a stone.

Cross examined—l gave no provocation.
The Magistrates' clerk interfered, and the Bench de-
cided that Mr. Hossall's questions need not be answered by
Hayward, on the ground that the proceeding had not been
continuous.

Mr. Hossall, in justification, said that his object was
by the questions to show that a just cause of provocation
had been given by Hayward, in forcibly taking the books,
and the caption of the two trades' union men.

The following placard was issued in Oldham this
morning :

" W. R.
" PUBLIC NOTICE.

" We, the undersigned magistrates, under the present
state of excitement now prevalent in Oldham, earnestly
press upon the attention of the inhabitants the necessity
which now exists of remaining as much as possible within
their own houses, and they would urge all masters, heads
of families, and others, to use every exertion in their
power to influence those under their charge to the adop-
tion of this course, as it is impossible to foresee what pain-
ful measures they may be compelled to adopt, should any
obstruction be offered to them in their exertions to protect
the persons and properties of the inhabitants, and the pre-
servation of the public peace. The magistrates also think
it necessary to notify to the public, that it has already been
necessary to read the Riot Act ; consequently, now all per-
sons assembled in bodieswill be subject to a charge of felony.
(Signed) " J. HOLME.

THOS. S. MILLS.

" Angel Inn Session Room, OldhJO SH
Ap . Aam, rilß. Ei7
16, 1834. S.

ALMACK'S.

Almack's first set of Balls commenced last night, and
was much better attended than any of the opening balls
for some years past, there being nearly 300 of the most
distinguished fashionables now in town present. The
dancing, to Collinet's French band, commenced at 11,
and did not terminate till 3 o'clock this morning. Amongst
the company we noticed the French, Spanish, Dutch,
Prussian, Swedish, Saxon, and Sardinian Ambassadors ;
the Duchess de Dino ; Marquises Clanricarde, Douglas,
Douro, Westmeath; Marchionesses Thomond, Clanricarde,
Lansdowne ; Earls Ilchester, Suffield, Rosse ; Countesses
Roseberry, Listowel, Chichester, Ashburnham ; Lords
Elphinstone, Russell, King, Stratford, Foley, Suffield,
Wellesley, E. Bruce, Seymour, Gardner ; Ladies Lon-
donderry, Willoughby, E Trollope, M. Shepherd, Gage
Stuart, Gray, Cavendish, two Seymours, Bertie Pelham,
Hardy, Wheatley, Heytesbury, Strangeways, Rivers, Fitz-
maurice, E. Palk, Vaughan, Nugent, two Ashburnham's,
C. Egerton, Antrobus, Cameron, Conroy, Monck, C.
Bute, Fitz Wygram, Verulam • Sirs G. Berkeley, C.
Grant, C. Dalbiac, J. Beresford, E. Antrobus, C. Monck,
J. Fitzgerald.