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RIOTS AT WOLVERHAMPTON.

OPENING OF THE COURT OF INQUIRY.
WOLVERHAMPTON, TUESDAY NIGHT.
Sir F. Roe has yielded to the direction of Lord J. Russell.
It is agreed that two persons on each side are to attend to sug-
gest the examination and cross-examination of witnesses.
At half-past twelve o'clock Sir F. Roe took his seat in the
large room of the Swan Hotel.
After some discussion, Sir F. Roe observed that, having
adopted another plan of proceeding, different from that which
he had originally proposed to follow, he felt that it was only
due to himself to say, that he still adhered to his former opi-
nion, that the mode he first proposed was best calculated to
ascertain the truth and the whole truth, though no prejudice
of his own in favour of what he conceived to be the better
mode of proceeding would induce him to decline doing that
which was dictated by a sense of duty to the Government, the
public, and his own character ; but it appeared desirable that
the public should be informed from time to time of the way in
which it was going on, previously to its going before Lord J.
Russell, and better judges than himself had seen strong rea-
sons to admit the reporters. In adopting the course he had
previously resolved to abide by, he had done so without com-
munication on the subject with ally individual whatever.
Mr. Robinson stated on behalf of the magistrates that, as
magistrates, they would protest against the course adopted by
the Government. As individuals they waived all such consi-
derations. _ _

Mr. Simkiss was then examined ; but as it was arranged that
the magisterial portion of the case should be first entered upon,
the reporters, at the request of all parties, arranged not to pub-
lish his evidence until its proper time arrived.
Mr. George Robinson.—ls a solicitor, and clerk to the ma-
gistrates of Wolverhampton. The ordinary police force of the
town consists of two constables and three deputy constables. ,
Knows of no other civil force. Took no part in the election.
Came into the town on Tuesday morning. Passed one of the
booths on that morning at ten o'clock. There was a large con-
course of people round it tumultuously conducting themselves.
Rode through. It was in a state of excitement, but simply a
concourse of people. There was no misconduct. The excite-
ment on Tuesday was not greater than at other elections. On
Wednesday, at half-past four o'clock, observed not the least
excitement. Remained a few yards above the inn till five mi-
nutes before six o'clock. Observed a. very large mob in the
market-place. The mob was increasing every moment, and
hooted, hissed, and spit on every respectable person. There
were from 500 to 1,000 persons. Went then to the Post-
office and home. Was not obstructed, and saw no demonstra-
tion of violence. Was present when Mr. Hill gave the order
to Mr. Jordan for the troops to come into the town about five
o'clock. Was not in town any more that evening. Whilst at
the Swan, saw two persons treated ill by the mob. One would
have been seriously injured, and might have lost his life, if the
constable had not interfered, and a soldier rode out of the
yard. Thinks it impossible that the peace could be preserved
without the troops. Knows of no organization of the civil
force. Saw no attempt made by constables to take up distur-
bers. Saw the concourse increasing about ten minutes before
he walked to the Swan with Mr. Hill. On the soldiers riding
out of the yard the constable was left more free to act.
Thinks the crowd was gradually increasing until he left. Did,
not see any symptoms of riot but what he has already spoken
of.—(This gentleman deposed generally to the existence of
very great popular excitement, and to some acts of violence by
the mob. )
Mr. Robinson at first objected to sign, but did subsequently
sign the short-hand note?, of Mr. Gurney.
Alexandern Hordern.—ls a barrister. Lives about a mile
from Wolverhampton. Came into Wolverhampton on Tues-
day, 26th May. Is a voter. Was deputy chairman of Good-
ricke's Committee. There were about 150 people about the
booth in St. James's-square, and they had difficulty in ap-
proaching the booth. There was no violence, but great verbal
insult. At four o'clock saw, from the windows of the Swan,
the populace in a state of excitement, hooting every one who

went in or came out of the inn. Saw no effort of the magis-
trates to repress the tumult. Saw two constables about the
gateway of the Swan. Did not see the military arrive, and
knows nothing of the conduct of the military.
Mr. Molyneux resides in Wolverhampton. When he went
to poll on Tuesday, at ten o'clock, found he could not get ad-
mission. No personal violence was offered, but he was groaned-
and hissed at grievously after he had voted. Polled at the
St. James's-square booth. The excitement was greater than►
at former elections. The troops arrived on the 27th instants
and went to their quarters ; heard one of the mob say, " Smash
the windows of the Swan 1" Does not know if liquor was
given to the troops, and knows nothing more of the state of
the town on the 27th. On Thursday, 28th, was in the Swan,
at five o'clock, with Mr. Briscoe, the magistrate. There were
stones thrown at the windows, and in various directions. Mr..
Briscoe then ordered the troops to come forward. He then
read the Riot Act, and called out, and for a moment the people
stopped shouting. He begged them to disperse, and said ho
would give them only five minutes, and then order out the
troops—he would be sorry to do it, but they would bring the
consequences upon themselves. In five minutes the people
had dispersed, and taken possession of the church-yard. Mr.
Briscoe mounted his horse and headed the troops. Witness
then retired from the window. Thinks his life would have

been in danger in the crowd, from the manner in which they
were pushing other friends of Sir F. Goodricke, and throw-
ing stones. There were not, to his knowledge, any panes of
glass broken in the Swan on Wednesday, but several on the
ensuing day.

Henry Turner.—ls a solicitor. Had no difficulty in getting
to the poll. A pipe-bowl passed his head, and was near strik-

ing hini on the head.

:he 27th.

The town was in an excited state on

William Manby—ls a solicitor, residing at Wolverhampton.
On Tuesday, May 26, considers there was a tendency to riot
in the booth in St. James's-square about twelve o'clock ; the
tumult decidedly made it difficult for the voters to approach.
Colonel Anson's band played in the square, which he considers
increased the excitement. When he left the square on Wed-
nesday, the stones followed him ; but the speed of the horses
carried them out of their reach. At the north side of the

square was assailed again, and the windows of the car were
broken, and stones struck him in the car. Got home without
any injury, save a few knocks. Saw two or three constables
endeavour to quiet the people, and to take those who were said
to throw stones ; they did not succeed in this. There was no
Magistrate at the Swan then. Mr. Clare came about seven

o'clock, or towards eight o'clock ; there had been stones thrown

previously at the Swan window, the blind prevented his having
a severe blow. Mr. Clare tried to tranquillize the people.
The military could not act before, although r. called on; M
Clare said he would not read the tt till he tried to quiet the
people, ho consequently went in amongst them, but was as-
sailed with groans ' • he read the Act about five minutes after-
wards; he said he hoped they would disperse, after talking to
them, and hesitated for a short time ; a desultory conversation
took place, that was the purport of it - the people continued
violent, and he showed himself at the balcony, and having ex-
horted them to disperse, read the Riot Act.
E. Jordan, Esq.—ls high constable for the Hundred of
Seisdon. Has the controul over the petty constables, and
forms the link between the magistrates and them. Went on
Tuesday to the Committee of Colonel Anson to apply for the
appointment of special constables, which was objected to ; ap-
pointed, however, a number, about fifteen or sixteen, and sent
them to the booths to protect the voters ; went between three
and four to Mr. Buckles ; found Mr. Evans had taken refuge
there, who was covered with mud, and who appeared to be
much injured ; protected him to his own home. Afterwards
several gentlemen made affidavits in his presence, that they
apprehended serious riots, and eight or ten gentlemen volun-
teered to serve as special constables. Mr. Hill attended at
the public (ace for the purpose of swearing in more special
constables, and forty or fifty persons were served with pre-
cepts; but out of this number not more than ten or twelve
would attend to be sworn in. Went to Mr. Ajill; and stated
that in consequence of the numbers, and the ntTnner in which

they were conducting themselves, that it was expedient that
the military should enter the town, and be quartered in it for
the night. This was a little before five. Mr. Hill gave an
order to that effect. Mr. Robinson was present. Mr. Hill
ordered that the troops should be billetted off the moment they
arrived. They came to Darlington-street, and were then sent
to their billets. This was a little past five. They were re-
ceived with hisses and groans, but there was not a great deal
of disturbance then. Found that the persons at the Swan

were prisoners there. The mob was continually increasing,
and at half-past seven there could not be less than 4,000 per-
sons acting in a very threatening manner. Was requested by
several gentlemen to go to Mr. Clare, and have the militia.
called. He objected, when Mr. York and several other per-
sons said that they were not to lose their lives, and if the
military were not called out, the town would be deeroyed.
His opinion coincided with theirs. The mob seemed more
decided than he had ever before witnessed. Could not have

mustered a dozen special constables. Mr. Clare returned to
the Swan, from the balcony of which he again urged the mob
to disperse, but was assailed by a shower of stones. The mob
were yelling, and spitting, and throwing stones at every person
who was respectably dressed. Mr. Clare then read the Riot
Act. About eight o'clock the military were ordered out; the
officers were with them. Captain Manning ordered their swords
to be drawn, and the men to clear the streets. A part of the

men charged (trotted) down Dudley-street, and some in an-
other direction. They had great difficulty in dispersing the
crowd, who did not appear to care for the soldiers, but made a
stand against them ; they would not move, but did not make
any resistance. The place was cleared in about five or ten
minutes, but the mob had taken possession of the church-yard,
and began to throw stones. About 100 or 150 were on the
battlements of the church ; the troops could not get at them,
for the gates were locked ; they several times got up to the
gates, but large stones were constantly thrown, and one of
them came by him as if fired from a cannon. Saw a horse fall.
There was an immense crowd in Dudley-street, and a soldier
trying to drive them away, but they refused, although he
begged them to do so. After he returned back a quantity of
stones were thrown from the church-yard. Some of them fell
near the house. Fancied he saw one strike the horse on the
head. Was standing six or eight yards from where the horse
fell with its rider, and expired in a few moments. It was after
eight o'clock when the Riot Act was read. Heard two shots
fired afterwards in the direction of the Licht-gates ; supposes
they were fired by the military. It was after the horse fell
some minutes ; it was after the soldiers had been pelted with
a quantity of stones. Immediately after the shots were fired,
Captain Manning called out to him, and said the gates should
be opened, which constables did under cover of the soldiers,
who then cleared the church-yard ; this was about nine
o'clock. The troops afterwards were stationed in the market-
place, and drove those people out of it who would come in ;
this continued till after ten o'clock ; it was ultimately cleared.
Captain Manning bad requested that another troop should be
sent for ; sent the request to Mr. Clare, and received an order,
which he (witness) sent to Stourbridge, for the military. Be-
lieves the Riot Act was read only once. There was a barri-
cade of carts in Smithfield. Mr. Hill got some troops and
special constables, and proceeded to clear the beer-shops with
witness. The market-place was clear at 12 o'clock. Had
about 67 special constables sworn in. Never saw so much
coolness or forbearance with any troops as during that
time, as he never saw greater provocation ; and it is wit-
ness's opinion, that but for the military aid the whole town
would have been attacked ; thinks so from the reistance
given to the military, and the attacks made upon them.
Does not know of any mischief done, save broken windows.
Mr. Low, the chemist, applied to witness for the protection of
the civil force. The constables would not act unless accom-
panied by the military. Stones were thrown at him. Witness
picked one up, and throw it again at the person who he saw
throw it at him. This was the only stone he (witness) threw
in the course of the day. Does not know of any person em-
ployed in the preservation of the peace having thrown stones
either at the people or the soldiers.

Sir F. Ror..—You say that the people were running away,
and at the same time resisting the soldiers. How do you
reconcile this ? Captain Jordan—The people first -ran- away,
and then stopped and threw stones at the soldiers. The peo-
ple were excessively obstinate at first, and would not move
till forced ; but that was not the case in the latter part of the
evening. The summonses were sent by my directions. I was
present when the precepts were issued, but cannot speak as to
the number; the precepts were signed by Mr. Hill and Mr.
Clare. lam sure of that. Ido not recollect that any spe-
cial constables asked for directions after they were sworn in,
but some of them did on the Wednesday evening. Ido not
know from whom the order to fire was received. After the
reading of the Riot Act, considers that twenty-five minutes or
half an hour elapsed before firing commenced ; but there was
no firing till after the horse fell. After the Riot Act was
read there might have five minutes or ten minutes elapsed
before the soldiers acted in any way. Ido not know at what

time the carts alluded to were "so placed ; there was not room
from the manner in which they were placed for dragoons to
pass, but on one side a person on foot might. Ido not know
of an order given to any landlord of any inn to supply liquor
to the soldiers. There were on Thursday about 2,000, or
very near that number. There were several special constables
acting. When Mr. Briscoe read the Riot Act, the military
were called out, and the people dispersed rapidly. On the
Friday night there was a stilt greater crowd assembled in the
market-place, in front of the Swan. They were very riotous,
and we had got together rather more than a dozen special
constables for the purpose of dispersing them, but we did not
succeed in doing so. Mr. Briscoe again read the Riot Act,.
and the military were called out, and they dispersed the
crowd, though some still remained in the market-place throw-
ing stones. I had given orders that all the notices should be
served on the persons whose names were in the precept when
the special constables were sworn in on the Wednesday. I did
the same on Saturday, and on Saturday evening there were
more special constables collected than on any previous night.
I had no charge over the church-yard gates ; I gave no orders
as to their being opened.
Mr. W. Savage.—l am constable of the Manor of the
Deanery ; I am returning officer for the borough. This
gentleman's evidence concurred with that of the proceeding
witness in all material points.
Mr. W. Lowe.—l am a chemist. I was at the market-
place on Tuesday evening. There was nothing there beyond
the ordinary excitement of an election. There were several
stones thrown, and some additional panes of glass broken ; I
saw Mr. Clare. go amongst the crowd, Captain Jordan and
others thought he was too venturous in going among the crowd.
I heard him from the balcony three times exhort the people
to go home, before he read the Riot Act. The soldiers did
not act till after the Riot Act was road ; I saw the soldiers
act • they did so with the greatest mildness and forbearance;
I did not hear any order from the Magistrates to the military ;
the stones placed in Poultney's fold would obstruct the mili-
tary going down the fold; a horse could .have gone down it,
but it must be with a great deal of care and precaution ;
saw one Dragoon ride down, and it was then I saw the stones