The Sun.
London, England, 1867-09-20 00:00:00

CORRESPONDENCE FROM PARIS.

• (FRO3I OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
PARIS, Thursday Evening.
The Moniteur, in its weekly explanation of the
position of foreign affairs, says :—" The Reichstag
or Confederate Parliament now assembled at Berlin,
which is composed of 297 Deputies, of whom 236
are elected by the colleges of the kingdom of Prussia
and 61 by the other States of the Confederation,
constitutes one of the great wheels of the Federal
system of Northern Germany. The members are
elected by universal and direct suffrage, and the
sittings ara public. The Reichstag has the right to
propose the laws within the limits of Federal com-
petency. It makes its own regulations, and pro-
vides for its own internal discipline. It appoints
is president, vice-presidents, and secretaries. The
duration of the Legislature is three years. There
can only be a dissolution t efore that period by virtue
of a decree of the Federal Council given with the
consent of the presiding authority—that is to say,
the King of Prussia. The Reichstag decides by
absolute majority. To give validity to its votes the
presence of the majority of its members is indis-
pensable. The deputies do not receive any indemnity
or salary.

" The Austrian journals are occupied with
the negotiations which the Court of Vienna is about
to commence with the Pontifical Government with
a view to the revision, by mutual consent, of cer-
tain articles of the Concordat of 185. They involve
various questions relative to matrimony, such as
causes of nullity of marriage, separations, &c.,
which are now within the province of official per-
sons, but which it is proposed to transfer to law
jurisdiction. Reforms are also proposed in the
system of public education, now under the direction
of the Church, and with the view of enlarging the
principles which regulate Dissenting sects—for in-
stance, mixed marriages."
At the banquet after the inauguration of the
statue of M. l3illault, M. Rouher made a second
speech, which was of more importance than the
first, inasmuch as the minister dwelt earnestly and
eloquently upon the benefits of peace. ln reply to
the tow:A of the prosperity of Nantes, the Minister
said that although the Government could not take
measures to favour any particular locality, yet it
had at heart the general prosperity of trade and
commerce, and the legitimate interests of Nantes,
which would flourish under the auspices of peace.
For the execution of great works, as well as to in-
sure activity in business, the first condition was
peace. All the efforts of the Government, the whole
policy of the Emperor, had for its object the main-
tenance of peace, and its long duration. " Believe
me, and I am happy to say it at this meeting of the
representa..ives of the higher class of commerce
and great industry, the Emperor will not become
weary of endeavouring to increase the fruitful
glories of peace. Great wars are now only possible
when honour, dignity, and f undamental interests

are compromised. Thank God, for France, those
valuable benefits, placed under the protection of his
patriotism, are sheltered from every attack."
Another deplorable gun accident is recorded. M.
Edouard Brame, who had been for a few days on a
visit to the Chateau of Fontaine, near Lille, was
shooting on the ground of the chateau, when he by
accident killed the game-keeper, who was walking
about, but who was unperceived by M. Brame when
he fired.

A project, which will shortly be carried into exe-
cution, is the creation or establishment of a military
port in the North Sea. It is almost decided upon
that the port of Gravelines shall be extended very
materially, and by means of the prolongation of the
canal of INlardock it will be rendered accessible to
large vessels. This enlargement of the port of
Gravelines will not only be of importance for the
military marine, but it will be very useful to the
commerce and navigation of France.
The Princess Clotilde, who has for some time
been taking the waters at Eaux Bounes, has re-
turned to Paris with renovated health.

The last of the Vendeeans has just terminated a
long and honourable career. The Countess de la
Bouere, the widow of the general officer of that
name, has expired in her 90th year. The Countess
was present at all the terrible campaigns in La
Vendee, and one of her children was born on the
field. Her husband suffered a long imprisonment
for having given refuge to an emigrant. She was
the eldest of three sisters, who lived together for
nearly a century.

It appears, from the authority of the work upon
Abyssinia, to which I have already referred, that the
prevailing passion of the Emperor Theodore is
pride, particularly in regard to his descent. A re-
port having been spread that his mother was a
woman of low origin, and once sold a vegetable
purgative in the streets of Gandoor, the Emperor
addressed a circular to all the French residents,
giving a pompous narration of his genealogy. In
this document it is said--" In the name of the
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, one God, the King
of Kings, Theodore, created by the Trinity,
installed servant and made Prince by it, he has chil-
dren given by God, all the Franks. By your God
and the God of your friend, Theodore, who
appeared to Moses at Sinai and upon the Red
Sea, who appeared to Joshua at Jerico, who
anointed with the sign of Samuel Saul, who also
was seeking his lost asses. The same as Solomon
was King by David, according to the word of the
prophet and his father, though Adonius, without
the will of God, had the favour of the nation, and
was proclaimed king by it. Solomon, by the Queen
of Asiz (the smith-east), begat Menilek, who was
Negus of Ethiopia. From Menilek sprang the dy-
nasty of the Gallas, and with the assistance of God
my empire has been restored. I was insulted be-
cause my mother was poor, but my father and my
mother descend from David and Solomon, and they
are also of the lint of Abraham, servant of God.
Now, they who inselted me by calling me beggar
beg their bread themselves day by day. Without
the will of God neither
strength nor wisdom save
from ruin. But it is not necessary for me to give
you advice, for the proverb says, "Do not recom-
mend wisdom to the wise, and do not cut meat for
the lion." If in your countries you should meet
Negousie, the brigand who says that Ethiopia is
governed by the son of a beggar, make a bet of a
plain covered with gold, that I, the present Em-
peror, who am upon the throne of my fathers,
Abraham to David and David to Fasil, and bring
him here, that he may be confronted with me. It
is God who humbles the powerful and raises up the
humble."

The weather is much
Improved. There has been
warmth and sunshine to-day, and the strong north-
wester is gone.

THE HOUSES OF PARMAIIIEN7.

TO THE EDITOR OF TIIE TIMES.

Sir,—Mr. Talbot Bury's letter is merely a repro-
duction of statements, every one of which I can
disprove ; and even, if true, they are quite beside
the question. He still declines to give me the dates
I ask for. For the third time, then, will he inform
me :--
When it was that my father first visited Sir C.
Barry and saw his designs ?
When it was that my father wrote the letter of
disavowal at his house ?
When it was that he was at Salisbury ?
'Whether he ever saw Sir C. Barry at St. Mary's
Grange ?
His recollection of the circumstances he details is
so vivid that it cannot be difficult to attach a date to
them.
Will Mr. Wolfe also inform us what was the
date of my father's assistance being first obtained
by Sir C. Barry.
These are plain straightforward questions, to which
I have a right to expect an answer. I shall then be
enabled to complete a letter which, I trust, will end
the correspondence.
I have been reminded that I have not yet answered
Alr. Charles
to have
Barry's challenge to refer my father's
claims been substantially the designer of the
B
Houses of Parliament to a committee of the Royal
Institute of British Architects.
uaseesltshtaete7d6
ilnetttehres
Mrm.
ißnaer,rwylpiircohd,
I think it will be time enough to answer any such
challenge when
fTroillinieshoifs
tfhateh7etrhtst.,
Sir Charles Barry got from
me under a promise to return them immediately,
and he never did return them.
The Messrs. Barry have quietly passed over this
statement uneontradicted and unnoticed. They
know better than I can whether these letters still
exist or have been destroyed. If they do exist the
Messrs. Barry. must be aware that they are my pro-
perty, and they are professing to challenge me to a
reference to arbitration while they are illegally
withholding both my Property and my evidence.
If, on the other hand, the letters have been destroyed,
I believe that I need not write another word on the
subject, but leave Sir Charles Barry's reputation
and my former statement to the judgment of the
public.
No proof that I am likely to discover now can be
so decisive as the destruction by Sir Charles Barry
or his family of all the letters on the subject which
he could get hold of—first, all my father's letters to
him (as Sir Charles himself confessed to me), and
then all his own letters to my father which he could
get out of my hands under a promise, and a repeated
promise, to return them.—I am, Sir, yours obe-
diently, E. WELBY PUGIN.
Ramsgate, Sept. 19.

- -
P.S.—Five thousand letters like Mr. Rumble's,
describing what was done by my father at Sir
Charles Barry's office, will not disprove what ha
did at Salisbury, Chelsea, or Ramsgate. Ido sin-
cerely wish, however, that all who are detailing
these personal recollections of the circumstances to
which they testify i
Would give dates. Surely its
not more difficult to give one than the other. Will
Mr. Rumble be good enough to give me the date of
the time when he was working at Sir C. Barry's
office at the same desk with my father ? It is per-
fectly immaterial to me whether he gives it or not;
but it will save trouble and time.

THE ABYSSINIAN EXPEDITION.—The greater part
of the medical equipment necessary for the Abyssinian
expedition will be furnished from Bombay, whence the
military force employed will also for the most part be fur-
nished. Three hospital ships will, however, be fitted out
from England, and are now being made ready at Deptford,
under the superintendence of Dr. Missy. They are on the
plan laid down on the reorganisation of the department,
and trill resemble those which were furnished to tho Chi-
nese expeigition, where they rendered admirable service,
sach further improvements being now introduced as expe-
rience has suggested. 3 surffeon and assistant surgeon
will have medical charge of each ship, and we understand
the following appointments have been made--Staff Sur-
goons Charters, Woodward, and Roach ; and Staff Assist-
ant Surgeons Fairland, Murphy, and Wheoler.—British
Medical Journal.

A SUNDAY SCHOOL LIFEBOAT.—ThO Stockport
Sunday School, which has 5,000 children under its charge,
has contributed to the National Lifeboat Institution a life-
boat, transporting carriage, and full equipment of stores.
Sho is 32ft. long, "lift. wide, rows 10 oars, double bauked,
and is to be stationed at Dundalk, an important station on
the east coast of Ireland. The boat is to be publicly exhi-
bited in Stockport on Monday next, 23d inst., which will
bo kept there as a general holiday, it being the anniversary
of the opening of the Stockport public parks, when an
interesting delalowitratioA is expected to take placo.

LA TEST -INTELLIGENCE.

(RELIT: ER'S TELEGRAMS.)

AMERICA.
(By Atlantic Telegraph.)

NEW YORK, Sept.l9., 6 p.m.—Sir Frederick Bruce
has died of diphtheriv. The steamer Arago has

arrived out.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.—CIosing Prices.—
Gold, 1431. Sterling exchange on London, 1091-.
Five-Twenty United States' Bonds, 1141. Illinois,
121 ; Erie, 63. Cotton : Middling Upland, 25c.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 19.—Standard white pe-
troleum, 344 c.

ARRIVAL, OF THE CUBA.
( Via Queenstown.)
NEW YORK, Sept. 10.

President Johnson's amnesty proclamation was
issued yesterday. After a lengthy preamble, it
says Davis, Vice-President Stevens, all heads
of Departments, agents of the Confederate Govern-
ment, army brigadiers, naval officers, Governors of
Confederate States, persons who cruelly ill-treated
Federal prisoners, persons convicted and in custody,
and all persons directly and indirectly concerned in
the assassination of President Lincoln, are excluded.

General Sheridan received an enthusiastic recep-
tion from the Democrats at St. Louis, but declined

speaking.
Mr. Wendell Phillips, writing to the New York
journals, says that President Johnson will be im-
peached after the reassembling of Congress. He
considers the amnesty treasonable and rebellious.
Advices from Mexico to the Ist September via
Havana, state that the late Emperor Maximilian's
body had not arrived at Vera Cruz, and deny its
mutilation.

Admiral Tegethoff arrived at Vera Cruz on the
26th August en route for the capital.

Santa Anna's son was organising an expedition at
Havana to invade Mexico for the purpose of
liberating his father, who was still imprisoned.
All Generals condemned at Queretaro have been
pardoned.

Juarez has asked the ➢Texicans to hold the
election for President.

The Spanish squadron was at Rio de Janeiro, and
intended sailing for the River Plate.
Advices from Panama to the Ist September state
that the principal adherents of Mosquera in Bogo to
had resolved to support him. He was still in prison.
Lopez had submitted. Affairs between Peru and
Bolivia were in a critical state.

The Bolivian army, under the command of the
President, was encamped at La Paz, and was assum-
ing a hostile attitude towards Peru.
Cholera was disappearing in Nicaragua.

The British brig Cuba, from Matanzas to Boston,
has been wrecked on the Hatteras lights, and six

seamen lost.

The Royal Mail steamer Cuba, from Boston and
Halifax, arrived at Queenstown to-day (Sept. 20)
at 2 a.m., with 71. cabin passengers, and $5,106 in
specie. She landed 114 sacks of mails and 10
passengers, but carried on a portion of the Scotch
mails. She proceeded at 2.20 a.m. for Liverpool.
All well.

VICTORIA.

MELBOURNE, Aug. 2

The Appropriation Bill has been rejected by the
Legislative Council in Melbourne on the ground of
its containing a vote to Lady Darling. The Minis-
try immediately resigned.
Mr. Fellows and Mr. Fraser, members of the
Opposition in the Council, were successively sent
for by the Government, but neither was able to form
a Government.

The mail leaves us in great excitement. Many
meetings are being held, and many more advertised,
condemning the proceedings of the Legislative

The Fenian Outrage in Manchester.

The proceedings connected with this outrage
prove to have been more serious than we stated in
yesterday's impression ; and the attack upon the
police was evidently a well-concocted scheme, and
was well carried out. The occurrence of such a
daring rescue on the very outskirts of the city, and
where there was a dense population, naturally caused
intense excitement in Manchester yesterday. The
neighbourhood of the Albert-street police-station,
where the prisoners were lodged all night, attracted
great crowds of people, and the outrage was the
prevalent topic of conversation throughout the city.
Up to last night 33 prisoners had been taken into
custody. With the exception of three men, who
were taken during last evening, they were, up to
yesterday noon, lodged in the Albert-street station,
under the guard of a detachment of the 57th Regi-
ment, consisting of about fifty men. All was
peaceable throughout the city during Wednes-
day night ; indeed, but for knots of three or four
persons in front of some of the police stations and
the Royal Infirmary, the night was in no way dis-
tinguishable from any other. As soon as possible
after the outrage officers of police were dispatched
in the districts which the Fenians arc known to
frequent and to the outskirts of the town, and other
officers were sent to neighbouring towns, with a view
to apprehending the fugitives who took part in the
outrage.

The following are the names and descriptions of
the men in custody up to the time of writing :
Charged with the murder of Brett and with shoot-
ing at the other men : William O'Mara Allen,
Sudell-street, joiner, 20, imperfectly educated, out
of work, Irish; Michael Larkin, Eliza-street, Hulme,
tailor, 32, of no education, Irish. Charged with
riot and murder and rescuing prisoners : William
Martin, Varley-street, Newton Heath, clerk, aged
35, well educated, out of work, Irish ; William
Gould, address refused, clerk, aged 30, well edu-
cated, out of work, Irish ; Louis Moore, Worth-
street, joiner, aged 56, imperfectly educated, in
employ, Irish ; Patrick Hogan, Garratt-street,
labourer, aged 26, of no education, in employ,
Irish; John Carrow, Bradley's-buildings, labourer,
aged 23, of no education, in employ, Irish ; Chas.
Moorhouse, Menai-street, Mill-street, aged 22, well
educated, out of work, Irish; John Gleeson, Garratt-
street, labourer, aged 42, imperfectly educated, in
employ, Irish ; Patrick Barrigan, William-street,
labcurer, aged 49, imperfectly educated, in employ,
Irish; Henry Wilson, Corporation-buildings, Smith-
field Market, clothes dealer, aged 28, imperfectly
educated, Irish ; Michael Joseph Boylan, Syndall-
street, Ardwick, schoolmaster, aged 37, in employ,
Irish ; William Wells, William-street, labourer,
aged 29, no education, out of employ, Irish ;
Michael Corcoran, Garratt-street, labourer, aged
29, of no education, in employ, Irish ; Edward
Shore, Clopton-street, traveller, aged 26, im-
perfectly educated, out of employ, Irish ;
John Butler, Andrew's-court, weaver, 54, imper-
fectly educates, in employ, Irish ; Patrick Cloney,
William-street, sweeper, 69, of no education, in
employ, Irish ; Patrick Kelly, Bengal-street,
labourer, 35, of no education, in employ, Irish ;
Michael Maguire, Corporation-buildings, clothier,
32, of no education, in employ, Irish; Patrick
Daley, Royton-street, tailor, 36, imperfectly edu-
cated, out of employ, Irish ; William Luther,
Garrat-street, striker, 19, of no education, in em-
ploy, Irish ; James Woods, no residence, hackler,
22, of no education, out of employ, Irish ; John
Brennan, No. 2 Court, Cable-street, clothes dealer,
41, of no education, Irish ; Robert M'William,
Great Newton-street, Liverpool, joiner, imperfectly
educated, out of employ, Scotch ; Thomas Kelly,
Michael Morris, Thomas Maguire, William John
Wemws, and Thomas Ryan. Charged with being
in the possession of an unlawful weapon, for an
unlawful purpose : John Francis M'Auliffe, of no
residence, lecturer, 26, well educated.
A glance through the above list of names will
show that most of the men who have taken part in
this outrage give local addresses. We believe that
till this occurrence the police had very little idea
that the Fenian movement had many promoters in
Manchester.

The appearance of the streets yesterday in the
neighbourhood of the Police-court was such as has
seldom been witnessed. Long before the hour at
which the business of the City Police-court com-
mences a vast number of persons had assembled
in Bridge-street and the neighbourhood, ex-
pecting the arrival of the prison van ; but it
was for some time a matter for consideration
whether the Fenian prisoners should be brought
up at the court, or examined and formally re-
manded at the Albert-street police station. The
magistrates held several meetings at the Court-house
on the matter, and at noon it was determined to
have the hearing at the Court-home. A still larger
throng, numbering many thousands of persons, also
gathered in front of the police station, and such was
the desire to have a sight of the prisoners that many
persons paid for accommodation on lurries, carts,
and other vehicles, which were for the time brought
to a stand-still in the street. Not a few persons,
too, drawn by the same curiosity, occupied perilous
positions on neighbouring house-tops. The duties
of the military guard during the night had been
confined to parading in front of the cells occupied
by the prisoners, among whom no disturbance
whatever had arisen. About ten o'clock yesterday
morning, a detachment of the 57th Regiment,
consisting of 48 men, under the command of Capt.
Clarke and Ensign Matthews, reached Albert-street,
in order to relieve the night guard. The cheers which
then arose from the populace at first caused some ap-
prehension within the police station, and a little stir
among the military who were parading the yard.
But the entry of a soldier, with the announcement
that the relief-guard was approaching, set the ap-
prehensions at rest. As the guard came nearer the
station they were more enthusiastically cheered by
the crowd. The doors of the station-house, which
had hitherto been partially closed, were at once
thrown open, and the soldiers, with their bayonets
pointed, entered the station amid more cheers. The
commanding officer was received by Mr. M. Ken-
nedy, one of the city magistrates, who had been at
the station from an early hour. Within the police
yard the fresh guard went through a number of
evolutions. The night guard, a like number of men,
under the command of Captain Hasted and Ensign
Ilornidge, of the 57th Regiment, then prepared to
leave the station-house. It was necessary that the
prisoners who had been brought in on ordinary charges
of theft and drunkenness should now be removed to
the police-court, and it was decided that for purposes
of safety the military who were about to leave should
accompany the van thither. The prisoners, five or
six in number, were marched out and placed in the
van. The soldiers, who had severally charged their
rifles, marched out of the station, and took up their
position in front and rear of the vehicle. No oppo-
sition was encountered, and the van soon reached
the Court-house, and the hearing of the ordinary
business was proceeded with. In addition to the
military and police the station was crowded by a
large number of witnesses who had Seen the attack on
the police officer, and who attended to identify the
persons who were from time to time brought in
upon suspicion. The prisoners were ranged during
the morning in the main corridor into which the
cells open, and the witnesses, a numerous body,
passed singly along the corridor, for the purpose of
identifying such as they saw is the affray of Wed-
nesday. Many of the prisoners wire recognised,
particularly Allen and Larkin, who were
spoken to by several persons. The former, who
is a tall, simple-looking young fellow of 20, dressed
in shabby black trousers, dirty light coat and waist-
coat, and brown billycock hat, and without necker-
chief, seemed much concerned during the process of
identification. Many of the prisoners are hang-dog
looking fellows, and it required a good deal of
resolution to pass down an alley with 25 such men
on one side and only about a yard of retreating room
on the other. On several occasions witnesses hesi-
tated to walk down the line, and had to be urged
forward by the police. One of the prisoners, James
Woods, stood on the cold pavement of the corridor,
as he had also passed the time during which he
had been in the cell, without boots. The ex-
planation given was that, when apprehended in
Ashton-under-Lyne on Wednesday evening, his

boots were bedaubed with clay, and a 5
they afforded a presumption that Woods
had been crossing the country, it was determined
that they should be preserved in their then condi-
tion. Woods at first refused to give any address,
but ultimately he stated that he lived at Pendleton.
The majority of the prisoners seemed quite uncon-
cerned at their pcsition, and from time to time seve-
ral of them stepped out of the line to look through
the window at the military in the police yard.
Thy demeanour of these fellows towards each
other was most familiar ; and the courteous manner
in which a jug of water, provided for their common
use, was passed at times along the line was Eugges-
tive of fraternal feeling.
About half-past one they were removed from
Albert-street station under guard. As many of them
as possible were placed in one of the police vans.
The throng who had so long waited outside were
here very much dis Appointed, as the van received
its load within the police yard, and as the doors in
Albert-street had been closed not even a glimpse of
the proceeding could be obtained. A body of sol-
diers, with fixed bayonets, immediately followed by
a number of the city magistrates and members and
officers of the Corporation, preceded the van, which
was followed by a cab containing several other pri-
soners, and guarded on each side and in the rear by
other soldiers. Not the slightest demonstration was
made as they left the station, and in a few minutes
the back door of the Court-house, in Somerset-street,
was reached. There the soldiers formed on each side
of the van, and one by one the prisoners stepped out
and were led into the court, greeted by nothing 1)04
yond derisive laughter and shouts of ribaldry.

THE EXAMINATION BEFORE THE MAGI-

STRATES.

When the prisoners reached the police court they
were taken into the upper room, which was crowded
with spectators. There was a full bench of magi."
strates, and the stipendiary (Mr. Fowler) presided.
The Mayor (R. Neill, Esq.) was also present. The
prisoners were arraigned iu the body of the court,
the number present being 29, and M'Auliffe. Iu
reply to questions by Mr. Fowler, all the prisoners
except two stated that they wished to call witnesses.
It was determined to take the case of M'Auliffe
separately. M'Auliffe was charged with being a sus-
pected person, and stabbing a policeman near the
City Police Court on Wednesday. Before proceeding
with the hearing of the case Mr. Fowler said : Before
entering on this case I wish to say one word as to the
great loss sustained by all connected with this
court in the death of Sergeant Brett. For maul
yea rs, as officer of that dock, he has performed Inest
difficult duties with admirable temper, firmness, and
credit to himself, and he carries with him to his last
resting-place the universal respect of all with who'll
he has been associated.

Mr. Superintendent Gee said the whole of the
prisoners except one, were charged Tritil
riot and murder. In consequence of what took Place
in Hyde-road on Wednesday, police were sent in
pursuit of the men who made the attack upon the
police van, and from inquiries and information cir-
culated, the prisoners had been apprehended na
suspicion of being connected with that proceeding.
He should have to ask for a remand, because there
would be, probably, others to be brought up, and
because some of the witnesses had not yet seen the
whole of the prisoners. He, nevertheless, believe'
that the whole of them would be identified as having
been concerned in the attack.
Charles Thomas, a plumber and glazier, identified
Allen, Larkin, and two others. He had observed
them before, during, and after the affray. 13°1°17
the attack he was watching them from over a
standing on a dog-kennel. He saw one of them rail
from the Hyde-road Hotel, and give the word to the
others, and immediately afterwards the van etune,ln
sight. Two of the men, whom he is able to identify'
he saw drawing a revolver each, and they aPPearej
so deliberate that he said to a neighbour," Good G° ,
these men are going to fight a duel." lle obserVe:i
Allen, who was dressed iu a light coat, with a pistol
in each hand, and when he was not tiring be 'yo
hammering away at the van. He saw him fire the
shot into the van.

Edward Walton, a japanner, in Mr. Port's eta-
ploy, Anc?ats, besides observing Allen. gave Tpnell:
of his attention to another
man, who appeared t°
be an officer of the gang. He was well dressed/
wore a hat, and the lappels of his coat were bor-
dered with worked silk. He also had a ligi!.!
moustache. After the rescue this witness joined '
the pursuit, and, while others chased Allen, be Wilt
after the well-dressed man. He came up with
him
at the wall near Ashton-road, and helped to capture
him. He also identified three others.
James Mayer, a barman, identified Allen and
two others. When Sergeant Brett came headlong
out of the van Allen, who had been a little dis-
tance exchanging his discharged revolver for a
fresh one, rushed to the front and swore he
would
shoot anybody dead who came near. After the fig"
the witness followed them. Kelly and Deasey were in
handcuffs. When they got to a wall Allen jumped
up, and got hold of Kelly's arms to pull him after
him, while some men below hoisted him at the same
time. The other officer tried to help one of the
other men over in the same way, but he could not,
and he ran away. This other man was captured.
William Hughes, a locomotive fitter, in the
employ of Boyer and Peacock, identified six of
them. Ile saw Allen fire three times while the
constables were kept at bay. One of his shots took
effect in Prowsen's heel, who cried, " My God, I'm
shot." (Prowsen was a bystander.) lie also saw
the other officer, the man with the lappelled coat.
He noticed that while they were waiting for the van
to come up this man seemed to be receiving news
and giving orders.
Thomas Sperry, in the employ of the Midland
Railway Company, identified three as the men he
saw running across the line pursued and pelted 11
some platelayers. He did not know what hal
occurred at the time, but, as he said, the platelayers
" were making it so hot for them" that be could
not help noticing it.
John Hayes, master briekburner, was in his croft
during the melee. He saw the whole affair. lvf°
of the men, whom he now identified, were trying
to turn the horses' heads towards
Manehes
ter, .
and, as they plunged a good deal, one of the meal
fired his revolver into the animal's nostrils, an'
then both the men tried to pull the brat°
on his haunches. Allen at this time was keell;
ing guard, daring the crowd to interfere. After
Allen had fired several shots witness saw him g° 0
a man on the other side of the arch and chant _
pistols. Two other nien,whom the witness identifiti;
took a leading part. One of them, cautioning „
comrades, said, " Don't shoot, or you'll hit Aliene'd
(At this time Allen was in the van.) Larkin seC"
to be taking charge of Deasy in the same way A
was attending to Kelly. Witness followed the cr°°.,„'
as far as Beawick, and was present when Allen .1"."
cartridge
captured. Allen had then 20 rounds of
for breechloaders, but had been so hard pressed th3b
he had not time to load. ~43 the
After the prisoners had been examined beforeat
magistrates they were removed to their cells, acril°3ol.
half-past five o'clock were taken to the CitY
ng to
The authorities had taken ample preealltlich;dcli-
secure the safe custody of the accused. J-11
tion to an escort of infantry, the magistrates I,
secured the assistance of three troops of thde 6(7;
Hussars, who were under the CO' tioco
the major of the regiment. The aPPTri,aO
icing
were Bridge-street at the time the Pria° g
were being removed was of the most e4aate
description. From the court-house to Dean'
was one dense mass of spectators,
of whom were Irish. No person nioving anoung two
people could fail to be struck with the nurahehro
were openly expressing their sympathY with t friar
soners. It was said by au experienced police
that the numberof Fenians assembled in the
hel; is
was more than had ever been assembled togt Gaol
Manchester before. The procession to the GititY„,,sars
was a very imposing one. A small body of 1-`7,.,ers
a great utlhoesre
formed an advanced guard, and about 40 tr°slo
fantry,
followed them, with sabres drawn and
withcarbines
in-
loaded. Next came an omnibus filled
_enca
notice. Then came a police van clozen
who were in readiness to act at containing"
a number of prisoners, and about a with
police officers on the roof. litgaar°
tile 1814
drawn sabres rode by the sides of

an d a body of 20 followed. Another police
van succeeded, another omnibus loaded with infantry,
and about 80 Hussars brought up the rear. The
Mayor and other magistrates were in attendance in
carriages, to give the necessary orders to the troops
if they had unfortunately been required. The route
Was along Bridge-street, Princess-street, Mosley-
street, Piccadilly, London-road, and Hyde-road;
and the whole distance was densely crowded with
spectators, many of whom kept up with the proces-
sion, although it marched at a smart trot. At
various points on the route the troops were received
With cheers from the populace. A strong detach-
'Dent of infantry was left to guard the City Gaol.