The Sun.
London, England, 1832-01-12 00:00:00

PRINCE CZARTORISKI.

On the arrival of the Prince Czartoriski, the
late President of the National Government of
Poland, in this country, it may not appear unin-
teresting to most of our readers to give a brief
outline of his history. The following narrative,
which rests on the authority of a correspondent,
is, we believe, in general correct :
The Prince is descended from the illustrious
house of Jagellon. In his earliest youth, when
Kosciusko so heroically opposed the three spo-
liators of his country, such was the valour dis-
played by this young Prince, that he received the
military order of merit on the field of battle, and
from the hands of that immortal patriot. After
the consummation of the criminal partition,
his family possessions being in part usurped
by Russia, he was sent by his parents to Pe-
tersburg'', that he might become accurately
informed of the Government under which
he was destined to live. The Emperor
Alexander was then completing his studies,
and becoming acquainted with Czartoriski,
was charmed by the manliness and fervour of his
character. Owing to this intimacy it was that
Alexander became sensible of the scandalous policy
which had dictated the partition. Anxious to
remove so foul a stain from Russian history, he
conceived the idea, worthy of his century, of re-
storing the kingdom of Poland and uniting the
two crowns. But the disasters of Australitz sus-
pended the execution of this design--a design
the fulfilment of which was the sole considera-
tion which induced Czartoriski to accept office
under Russia as Secretary of State for Foreign
Affairs. The ruin of Russia in 1806 presented
to the world in the person of Napoleon a new
restorer of Poland, and from that moment Czar-
torsiki resigned his seat in a Cabinet now op-
posed to Polish interests, without, however,
abandoning Alexander. In truth, the Prince
perceived in Napoleon a want of that respect
for the general independence of nations
which alone could justify any sanguine hope for
the restoration of Poland. Events have justi-
fied this opinion, and when Napoleon fell, Czar-
toriski never having been among the number of
his followers, was at liberty to remind Alexander
of his former designs in favour of his country.
But the Emperor proved himself inadequate to
;he important position in which he was placed,
and thus laid the foundation of future difficulties.
Ashamed of his weakness, Alexander avoided
the society of a man whose esteem lie had
always coveted, and Czartoriski, sensible that no-
thing further could be hoped for from his resi-
dence in Russia, returned to his native country.
On the breaking out of the revolution, the pa-
riots elected bins the head of the Provisional
Government, which was to be the guardian of
order during the interregnum. He employed every
exertion for the establishment of legitimate rule,
ill Nicholas declared that war alone should decide
the question, altered the aspect of things, and put
in end to the benevolent negotiations of Czarto-
riski. Then the Prince might easily have followed
he example of Louis Philippe,and given in his own
person a Sovereign to his country descended from
ler ancient kings, and endeared to her by the closest
ies. History will decide whether that nervous
dread of having ambitious designs imputed to
him which led him to prefer the example of
Washington was wise or not. However, the
aiagnanhnity of his motives is beyond all ques-
tion. There is no description of sacrifice which
he has not cheerfully made—every moment of
his existence has been consecrated to the purest
eitriotism—and he is now an exile from a
country in which he was possessed of royal re-
venues, all which are confiscated by the mercies
of a Russian amnesty.
The Prince is sixty-one years of age, of a
commanding figure, and a countenance express
sive of the noblest, and at the same time gentlest
character. It is not uninterestieg to learn that
one whose whole life has been passed in the cause
of national independence received his ea' iy educa-
tion under our own free and constitutional Go-
vernment.

PERIODICAL LITERATURE.—The justice
of the following remarks of a talented contemporary, which
we quote with much pleasure, will, we think, he generally
acknowledged :—" Toe New Monthly Magazine stands
prominently out from the re•t of the periodicals. The
character of the responsihie Editor, Mr. E. Bunws:n., will
he still further exalted by the tune and talent which the
first number of the year exhibits. Freely advocating
the greatest good to the greatest number,' its politics are
as independent as they are liberal, and informed with that
vigour of intellect and that concentration of knowledge
which are the results of extensive reading., a lare ac-
quaintance with mankind, the habit of writing, and above
11, of that high-mindedness which, in the search of truib,
never forgets self-rtspeet, nor, as a consequence, the re-
spect due to ethers. Thus its pages have all the force,
without any of the personalities of direct satire. There
will rarely be found so much principle demonstrated with
so nice a judgment; and we may refer to the second
article, The Temper of the House of Lords,' which dis-
plays a perfect delineation of its parts, drawn from a deep
understanding of human nature as it works tinder the cir-
cumstances which surround t the Order.' There is much
'rush but no bitterness, while the delicacy as well as the
firmness of the touches declare the master-hand."—Morn-
log Chronicle.

By the news from Ireland it appears that the
great unpaid are determined to be likewise " great unpuy-
i tigs"--most of the Magistrates there have ceased their
judicial function•, rather than pay Si. for a ne:v license

SERIOUS CAUTION I.—A homely story will
illustrate the present position and relation of political par-
ties in this country. Two Highlanders sA out on an ex-
pedition to steal the litter of a wild sow, which lay in a
narrow-mouthed cave. Seizing the opportunity of the
tender parent's absence, one of the men (whom, as the
predatory, we will call the Tory party) crept in, and the
other kept watch at the mouth. Presently down came
the sow distracted, as if informed of what was passing by
the instinct of maternal concern, and rushed with toe's,
nacing tusks to her door ; the guard, as she slipped iuto
the passage, had but just time to lay hold of her tail,
give it a firm twist round his strong hand, and throw-
'ng himself down and setting his feet against the side
of the pass, he hold her fast. He had enough to do,
and no breath to waste. The young pigs were squeak-
ing under the hands of the Tory, and the old one, to
the fondest of pig's hearts, added the strongest of
pig's sinews, and the most wilful of pig's purpose...—.
The Tory was too much engaged with the screaming
little pigs to hear the tuesel, but finding himself in
darkness (much as the people do now), he called out
pig's tail a. most uneasy
i:hfotwheet answered
tenure, and who had no wind for explanations!
denoting the precise posture
,tvohohisbymtait,eistotimkneohwadwhfoautnwdaas the cause. The fellow,
thus expressively and briefly, „
gote tilieseee;untiTyhlt:yfatblilee
tail, and if it break the Tory darkened. in the cave will see
in a very ugly form and practical way, the cause of some
phenomena he has never breu able to understand,
irregular
--Examiner.
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COURT-MARTIAL OS COL. BRERETON.

BRISTOL, WEDNESDAY,JArr. 11.
At ten o'clock this morning the members of the
Court took their seats, and their names having been
called over, Lieutenant-Colonel Brereton was brought
in, and business commenced. A great number of
ladies were in Court.
Alderman Hillhouse recalled, as he wished to ex-
plain an answer he gave yesterday.
I went with Alderman Savage to find Colonel
Brereton for the troops; we called at Colonel Brere-
ton's lodgings, and found one of the Mayor's officers
there, with a note which had been previously des-
patched to him ; we left the officer there, and went
on to the Boar's Head, where the 3d Dragoon
tivards were; we told the officer commanding them
of the extreme danger the Recorder and Magistrates
were in, and requested he would immediately go to
their relief; he referred me to Colonel Brereton,
who in a few minutes came up on horseback; and
Alderman Savage requested him, for God's sake, to
trot his troop to the relief of the Magistrates. I
came hack to the Mansion-house with the 3d Dra-

goon Guards.
Lieutenant James Dawson, of the 14th Dragoons,
called in and examined—Were you on duty with
Captain Gage's troop of the 14th Dragoons in
Queen-square, in Bristcl, on Saturday night, the
29th of October last ?—Yes.
Was that troop detached from Queen-square, in
Bristol, in the course of that night, to disperse a
."
body of rioters at the Council-house —Yes.
Was the body of rioters considerable ; and did
their attack upon the Council-house appear to be of
a violent character 2—The attack upon the Council-
house was of a very violent character ; but I could
not tell their numbers, it was so dark.
Were the rioters dispersed from the front of the
Council-house by the troop of the 14th Dragoons ?
—They were.
By Colonel Brereton—Was there any general
riot in Queen-square after the arrival of the troops
till the orders for clearing the streets were given ?
—I did not see any rioting—l was not there till

seven o'clock, when I came on duty.
Was there any general riot from the time you
came on duty in Queen-square till the time you left
it at ten o'clock ?—No, but an immense crowd.
Serjeant-Major John Allen, 14th Dragoon Guards,
examined—Were you on duty with the troop of the
14th Dragoons on Saturday night, 29th October, in
the city of Bristol ?—Yes.
Were you ordered by Captain Gage, between
eleven and twelve o'clock that night, to patrol the
streets in the vicinity of the Council-house for the
preservation of the public peace ?—Yes.
\Vas that part of the troop of which you had oc-
casionally the command, when so patrolling, pelted
by a part of the rioters who had dispersed front the
Council-house ?—Very much.
Mr. Thomas Garrard, Chamberlain of Bristol,
examined—Were you at the Council-house between
eleven and twelve on Saturday night, the 29th Oc-
tober last was.
Did a body of the rioters make an attack upon
the Council-house at that period ?—They did.
Were they shortly afterwards dispersed from the
Council-house by the dragoons ?—They were.
What damage had the rioters previously done to
the Council-house ?—They had destroyed the glass
4,f the windows and the window-frames.
Is it your opinion, from the nature of their attack,
that their object was to break into the Council-
house, if they had not been prevented by the mili-
tary ?—ft certainly was their intention. I had a
civil force there of thirty-five men, which I did not
consider sufficient for the protection of the building.
Have you in your possession a piece of the cut
iron which was employed by the rioters on that night,
with which the windows were broken, or the troops
assailed ; if so, be pleased to produce it, and state
how, and from whom you received it ?—I have ;
and I produce it.—(lt was a large round piece of
iron, about six inches long.)—On the arrival of the
troops I accompanied them into \Vine-street, where
a serious attack was made by the rioters. I came
back with the troops to the Council-house, when
one of the 14th Dragoons addressed me, and said,
" Is this not too bad, Sir, for men to be attacked in
this way 2" He then gave me the piece of iron now
produced.
No question was put to this witness in cross-
examination.
By one of the Officers—Were any of the men
with you in the Council-house armed ?—They were
wined with staves.
The witness then withdrew.

Wm. Harmer, Esq., solicitor, examined—Were
you present near the Mansion-house, in Queen-square,
during. the riot which prevailed on Saturday night,
29th October was.
Did you see Lieutenant-Colonel Brereton near or
among the rioters in the course of that evening or
night ?—Yes, several times.
I) d you see any behaviour, or hear any language,
on the part of Lieutenant-Colonel Brereton towards
the rioters, or on the part of the rioters towards
Colonel Brereton, which particularly attracted your
attention ?if so, state it.—l did ; I saw Colonel
Brereton pull off his military hat, and join in the
cheers of the mob—he waved his hat. I saw him
frequently shake hands with several of the rioters,
who were at the time shouting and making a terrible
noise. A man in the crowd asked him if he was
for Reform ? He answered, " 1 am, as well as you,
my boys."
This witness was not cross-examined.

By the Cot. RT —Was Lieutenant-Colonel Breve-
ton in a red or a blue coat when you saw him among
the rioters on the evening of the 29th of October,
using the familiarity you speak of ?—I cannot dis-
tinctly recollect which it was ; I now recognise the
prisoner to be the person.
Was the person that you have described appa-
rently in command of the troops at the time P—He

was.
h e witness withdrew.
ilumphry Dayas (Mayor's Officer) examined
--Were you present near the Mansion-house in
Queen-square during the riot which prevailed on Sa-
turday night, October 29 ?—I was.
Do you know Lieutenant-Colonel Brereton's per-
son %—L do.
Did you see Lieutenant-Colonel Brereton near, or
amongst the rioters in the course of the evening, or
night ?If so, state about what time.—l did see
him—l can't be positive as to time, but I believe
from eight to ten o'clock.
Did you see any behaviour, or hear any language
on the part of Lieutenant-Colonel Brereton towards
the rioters, or on the part of the rioters towards
Lieutenant-Colonel Brereton, which particularly at-
tracted your attention ? If so, state it ?—On that
evening, after considerable damage had been done to
the Mansion-house, the Mayor ordered myself and
another officer to show Colonel Brereton where to
place the soldiers. The Colonel mounted his horse
and went a few paces from the Mantion-house door,
and commenced talking to the mob, arid requested
them to disperse and go quietly home for about tan
minutes, during which time the mob repeatedly
called out " King and Reform," and were cheering.
Once the Colonel took his hat off and waved it over
his head, as if joining with the cheers.
To an answer the witness was proceeding to give,
that the Colonel had not attended to what he told
him, the PRESIDENT stated that it could not bear
upon the point, because it was not to be expected
that the Commanding Officer would attend to the
directions of a Mayor's officer.—The witness then
withdrew.
Serjeant Edward Deane, 3d Dragoon Guards, ex-
amined :—Were you on duty with Captain V. Wal-
lington's troop, in Queen-square, in this city, during
a riot which prevailed there on Saturday, the 296
October ?—Yes.
Did you observe Lieutenant-Colonel Brereton at
any time during the evening or night of Saturday,
29t 9stober, shake hands with the rioters, or per-
Tni • 'itittrishake hands with him?—l observed
'Ake:'i laid of his hand, and shaking it
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his bat off, waving it with or near the rioters, when
the rioters cheered 7—l saw Lieutenant-Colonel
Brereton with his cap off, waving it with the rioters
when they cheered.
Did you hear any expression, or any words made
use of by Colonel Brereton, or by the rioters, upon
that occasion ?—I saw Lieut.-Colonel Brereton ad-
d! essing the mob several times, and requesting them
to go to their respective homes ; if not, he would
have to use violence ; I beard the mob sing out " the
King and Reform."
Before Colonel Wallington's troop marched from
their alarm post in the College Green on that even-
ing, was the troop ordered to load 7—They were.
Was Colonel Brereton then present ?—He was.
By Colonel Brereton—Had any act of violence or
resistance taken place in your presence in Queen-
square, when Colonel Brereton acted in the manner
you have stated ?—Nothing more than the noise and
cheering of the mob.
By the COURT—Are you certain that Colonel
Brereton wore a cap, and what description of cap
was it ?—lt was a blue foraging cap, with a gold
band; I never saw him with any other but once,
and that was a cocked hat, when the troop just came
into the city.
Was it not very dark at the time you speak of ?
It was dark.
Were you near enough to Colonel Brereton to
judge whether it was against his will, or with his
consent, that several of the rioters shook Colonel
Brereton's hand ?—I always supposed it was against
his will on that night.
The witness withdrew.
The prosecutor then stated that he had to an-
nounce to the Court, that unless any very peculiar
circumstances should arise to make it necessary to
call for additional evidence which he did not an-
ticipate, the evidence with respect to the first
charge was now closed on the part of the prosecu-
tion.
Sir C. D'ALBIAC also stated, that although the
second, third, and fourth charges (relating to the
transactions of Sunday) were distinct in the matter
of accusation, yet they were so blended together in
point of circumstances and fact, that he thought it
would be advisable to submit the three charges to
the consideration of the Court at the same time. He
then called
The Mayor of Bristol, who was examined on the
three charges, which were read :
At what, the earliest period of Sunday morning,
30th October, were you present at the Mansion-
house ?—I was there the whole of the Saturday
night, and till about eight o'clock on Sunday morning.
Was the tumult renewed at or near the Mansion-
; house, on Sunday morning, 30th October ; if so,
Ibe pleased to state the time and the particulars
thereof up to the time of your leaving it ?—The
tumult was renewed, as near as I can recollect, be-
tween seven and eight o'clock ; the mob attacked
the Mansion-house with stones and iron bars, en-
deavouring to destroy the wooden protection which
had been nailed over the doors and windows during
the night ; they were in the act of wrenching the
board away from the side-door; I asked Major
Mackworth whether he thought that I should re-
tire ? he said, as a military man, he thought I should.
I had previously sent the Under-Sheriff to collect
all the constables he could ; Major Mackwoith and
myself made our escape over the roofs of the houses
adjoining the Mansion-house.
Had the troops been entirely withdrawn from
Queen-square when the the rioters made this de-
termined attack on the Mansion-house ?—They had.
Were the troops called out by you in consequence
of this attack on the Mansion house ?—They were,
by personal application to Colonel Brereton, by
myself and Alderman Hillhouse.
Were you present when Colonel Brereton came
to submit to the civil authorities at Guildhall the
expediency of removing the 14th Dragoons from
the city ?—I was.
Be pleased to relate what passed between your-
self and any of the civil authorities and Lieut.-Colonel
Brereton upon that occasion, relative to such re-
moval of the I4th Dragoons ?—As near as I re-
collect myself, the Town-clerk and several magistrates
were together when Colonel Brereton came to ask
permission to send the 14th out of the city ; the
Town-clerk immediately stronglyremonstrated against
such a measure; he said the magistrates will not
only not grant permission, but will not even divide
the responsibility with you; I believe at that tune
Mr. Alderman Fripp also expressed a strong opinion
against the 14th going; Colonel Brereton strongly
urged the necessity r ftt e'r ping, stating that they
had fired on the people, and the people were irritated
against them, and that the men and horses were
tired and weary, and required rest, or words to that
effect ; Colonel Brereton said he wished them to
retire only about two miles from Bristol ; and the
Town-clerk stated that the magistrates could not
grant permission, and that if the magistrates
could not assist, they would not embarrass him ;
several places were then mentioned by different ma-
gistrates and the Town-clerk for the troops to go to ;
at the same time the Town-clerk cautioned the
Colonel not to consider that the magistrates ac-
quiesced in the withdrawing the troops, because
they mentioned these places. I recollect, subse-
Tiently to this, Alderman Fripp saying, that the
(Iptonel being Commander-in-Chief, he must exer-
Ase his discretion, but the magistrates could not
authorize the withdrawing the troops.
Were you present, at a subsequent period in the
afternoon of that day, when Lieut.-Colonel Brereton
again attended at the Guildhall ?—I was.
Did you hear, or were you engaged in, a discus-
sion which took place between some of the civic
authorities and Lieutenant-Colonel Breretou, as to
the expediency of recalling the 14th Dragoons from
Keynsham ?—I was present.
Be pleased to relate what passed between your-
self and any of the civil authorities and Lieutenant-
Colonel Brereton on that occasion on that suhject ?
As near as I can recollect, the Town-clerk told the
Colonel that that the 14th must be brought back;
the Colonel said," They cannot." The Town-clerk,
in a very peremptory tone, demanded that the Colonel
should order back the 14th. The Colonel positively
refused, stating, that it would be only bringing the
men to certain destruction ; and added, " I will take
the responsibility on myself;" the Town-clerk, I
recollect saying, that if no one else would report it
to the Horse-Guards, he would ; I believe at the
same time it was mentioned that the horses and men
of the 14th were tired ; the Town-clerk inquired
whether some of the horses could not be rested by
degrees while others were employed, and whether
the men could not act on foot, and if fresh horses
could not be procured. None of these propositions
were acceded to.
No questions were put by Lieut.-Colonel Brereton.
By the COURT—Did you, as Chief Magistrate of
the city, consider that the troops assembled in Bris-
tol, under the immediate command of Lieutenant-
Colonel Brereton, were under your controul ?—I
considered they were sent here to assist the civil au-
thorities of Bristol, and consequently under the con-
troul of the Magistrates ; I certainly did not con-
sider the troops to be under my command, but that
they were to assist the civil power when necessary ;
and I will go furthere—it was my opinion that no
Magistrate was competent to give orders how the
troops were to act, but that the military were to
carry into effect the wishes of the Magistrates,
given to the compaeding officer.
Do you consider, that on the occasion you have
mentioned, when the Town-clerk was issuing the
demands and orders, he was acting under your im-
mediate authority ?—I consider he was expressing
the opinions and sentiments of the Magistrates.
Did Colonel Brereton apply to you, or, to your
knowledge, to any of the civil authorities during the
riots, to accompany him with the troops to put down
the riots ?—Not to my knowledge.
Mr. Serjeant Ludlow examined upon the 2d, 3d,
and 4th charges.
Were you at the Guildhall towards noon on Sun-
day, the 30th of October, 1831 2—l was there
about eleven, or soon after eleven o'clock.
Were you present when Lieutenant-Colonel Bre-
reton came to submit to the civil authorities at the

Guildhall, the expediency of removing the 14th
Dragoons from the city ?—I was.
Be pleased to relate what passed between your-
self, or any of the civil authorities in your hearing,
and Lieutenant-Colonei Brereton on that occasion,
relative to such removal ?—When Colonel Brereton
came in, the Mayor, myself, and several of the Ma-
gistrates were present; he said to this effect—that
he wished to have the sanction or authority of the
Magistrate% for the removal of the 14th Dragoons
from the city ; I believe I expressed some surprise,
and he said they had unfortunately fired at the people,
and the mob were so esasperated against them, that
their lives would be in danger if they remained ;
either upon that occasion or a later one, upon the
same subject, on the same day, I asked Colonel
Brereton if that was a sufficient reason fora military
officer to send away troops out of the city, which
the Government had sent for the protection of the
inhabitants ? He said he did not know that soldiers'
lives were to be sacrificed unnecessarily, more thau
those of any other persons. I said, I don't know
that they are, but still it is a dreadful thing for the
city to be left without protection. He said the men
and horses were so fatigued with the duty upon
which they had been engaged, that they were alto-
gether unfit for service. I expressed my surprise at
tl is. and added, that it seemed to me rather extra-
ordinary that all the horses should be unfit for ser-
vice. He said it was so, and he wished them to be
taken to some quiet quarters, where they might re-
fresh themselves and become fit for action. Ido not
recollect the words I used, but I am sure that I ex-
pressed myself to this effect, that the Magistrates
would not take the responsibility from him, nor even
divide it with him ; if it was done at all, it must be
done upon his single responsibility. Either at this
time or in the course of the discussion, an officer of
the 3d Dragoon Guards came in who supported Col.
Brereton's opinion on the subject, by saying that the
men and horses, or the horses, certainly required
rest, without mentioning to which regiment he re-
ferred. That made no difference in the opinion
which the Magistrates had formed, and which I ad-
vised them to form, not to consent to the removal
of the troops. Colonel Brereton said I must send
them away, and inquired which would be the best
place to send them to—one or two places, I think,
were mentioned. At first the Magistrates were
not willing to name any; at last I said, Colonel
Brereton, the Magistrates will not embarrass you, if
they cannot assist you ; they do not sanction the
removal at all, but if they are to be sent out of
town, send them to some place near, from which they
can be brought as shortly as possible. Brislington
was then named, which is three miles from the city.
Are you, as Town-clerk of the city of Bristol,
considered to be the organ of communication of the
municipal authorities upon all, or upon most official
matters which are brought under their consideration
whilst you are present believe so.
Did Lieutenant-Colonel Brereton, upon any one
occasion during the proceedings of the riots, raise
any objection to your being so considered, when it
became necessary for you, in their presence, to give
directions relative to the troops 2—Never, upon any.
Were you present at a subsequent period in the
afternoon of Sunday, the 30th of October, when
Lieutenant-Colonel Brereton again attended at the
Guildhall ?—I was.
[This part of the evidence applied to the fourth
charge.]
Did you hear, or were you engaged in, a discus-
sion which then took place between some of the
civil authorities and Lieutenant-Colonel Brereton as
to the expediency of recalling the 14th Dragoons ?
—I was present and engaged in it.
Be pleased to relate what passed between your-
self or any of the civil authorities and Lieutenant-
Colonel Brereton upon that occasion, relative to the
said expediency 2—Many of the citizens were at-
tending in the large outer hall. I went out from
time to time to speak to them. An account had
been brought that the Bridewell, or the Gaol, or
both, were attacked by the mob. Many of them
asked me why the soldiers were not brought out. I
, said a few words in reply ; and many said, " We are
very willing to hazard our lives, if we are supported
by the troops; but we will not act without them."
I said that the Magistrates understood there were
but few troops in the city. During some parts of
the discussion the Mayor was in the Hall with me
on the Bench, and Colonel Brereton was also there,
but I cannot fix the point of time at which he came
in. Many of the gentlemen in the Hall were ex-
pressing themselves from time to time with some
warmth as to the state in which the city was; and
again and again, I believe, expressed their desire to
have the troops brought out, repeating their obser-
vation, that they could not act without them. I
mentioned the subject again to Colonel Brereton
publicly before the persons who were in the Hall,
and told him what a dreadful state the city was
in ; and I remember asking him if the troops
could not act dismounted ? He said no. I
don't recollect all that passed, but I recollect dis-
tinctly saying to him, that on the part of the Ma-
gistrates, and on the part of the citizens, I demanded
him to bring into action all the troops he had. Ido
not recollect in what manner he intimited his refusal,
but I believe he said he should take the responsibi-
lity upon himself ; and I recollect very well going up
to him, anti saying, " Colonel Brereton, if no other
person represents your conduct to the proper quer.
ter, I will take care to do so myself." At this time
I beg leave to state that the city had no protection,
either civil or military, for the people would not act
without the soldiers,and the soldiers were withdrawn.
Mr. Serjeant Ludlow was not cross-examined.
By the COURT—What was the state of the city
at the time of the removal of the 14th Dragoons ?
In a state of very great confusion, from the power
which the mob had acquired. I consider the city
was in possession of the mob all the Sunday.
Mr. Serjeant Ludlow then withdrew.
Mr. Alderman Abraham Hillhouse examined as
to the whole of the 2d, 3d, and 4th charges—Were
the troops ordered into Queen-square on Sunday
morning, 30th of October; and if so, about what
time ?—I found some troops in Queen-square at
day-bseak ; I ordered troops in at nine o'clock ; I
came with them to the Mansion-house; they were
the 11 Dragoon Guards.
Had the Mansion-house been seriously threatened
about that time by a body of rioters ?—The Man-
sion-house had been barricadoed during the night—
the barricade had been broken down—the rioters
had gained possession of the lower part of the house,
and destroyed what little furniture remained on the
previous night ; they had broken into the wine cellar
I and destroyed it, and carried off a great quantity of
the wines.
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sence, give or lets to Lieut.-Colonel Brereton for the
troops to fire on that occasion in order to disperse
the rioters ?—I cannot swear that I directed Col.
Brereton to give orders to the troops to fire, but each
time, after reading the Riot Act, I addressed the
rioters. I entreated them to disperse, and told them
the troops would fire. The last time I addressed
them, Col. Brereton came up to me. I told him
the rioting must be put down—the square must be
cleared : his answer was, " the troops cannot and
shall not fire—their carbines were not like infantry
muskets—that they had been up all night—that the
horses arid men were much fatigued, and were not
equal to contend with the mob." He said he must
keep the mob in good humour,and endeavour to get
the troops rested, or the city might be given up in
the evening to plunder and slaughter. The Colonel
complained of the infuriated frenzy of the mob
towards the soldiery, in consequence of a man having
been shot during the night, and shortly after he sent
the 14 h away from that quarter.
Were you at the Guildhall towards noon on Sun-
day, October 30 ?—No, I was not; I remained at
the Mansion-house till between two and three.
Were you present at the Guildhall on Sunday
afternoon, October 30 ?—I was.
Did Lieutenant-Colonel Brereton attend at the
Guildhall while you were there ?—He did.
].aid you hear, or were you engaged in any discus-

won which took place between some of the civil
authorities and Lieutenant-Colonel Brereton, as to
the expediency of recalling the 14th Dragoons;
and if so, be pleased to state what passed ?—I did
hear a discussion ; the Town-clerk directed Colonel
Brereton immediately to bring back the 14th Dra-
goons; the Colonel said he would not ; he said,
upon his own responsibility he refused to bring them
back, feeling assured that if they were brought
back, there would not be a man of them alive next
morning. The Town-clerk again ordered him to
bring them back, and upon his again refusing, he
said, " If no one else reports your conduct to Go-
vernment, I will."
Had any of the public buildings been attacked or
broken into, or threatened, at the time the civil
authorities demanded the recall of the 14th Dra-
goons, or was there any tumult then in the city ?
Several public buildings had been broken into; the
Mansion-house, the Bridewell had been broken into,
and was on fire ; the New Gaol had been broken
into; the tumult was at its height.
By Lieut.-Colonel Brereton—When the rioters
were in Queen-square, on Sunday morning, the
30th, did not Colonel Brereton, in the presence of
Robert Marshall, request you to give orders to fire,
and did you not refuse to give him orders to fire ?
I never heard any such request, nor did I refuse to
give any orders to fire.
Serjeant Edward Deane, examined only as to
the second charge.
Was a troop of the 3d Dragoon Guards ordered
into Queen-square on Sunday morning, the 30th of
October; and if so, about what time ?—There was
a troop ordered between nine and ten o'clock in the
morning.
When the troop arrived in Queen-square, was it
cheered by the rioters ? I did not hear them cheer
he troop.
It being now four o'clock, the Court adjourned to
:en o'clock to-morrow morning.

UNITED STATES.

REPORT ON THE FINANCES.

In obedience to the Directions of the " Act supplementary to
the Act to establish the Treasury Department," the Secretary of
the Treasury respectfully submits the following

REPORT:-
1. Of the Public Revenue and Expenditures.
Dollars. C,

The receipts into the Treasury, from all sources,
during the year 1829, were
The expenditures for the same year, including
payments on account of the public debt, and
including 9,033 38 for awards under the first
article of the Treaty of Ghent, were 25,044,358 40

Thebalance in the Treasury on the Ist of January,
18:30, was
The receipts from all sources during the year
1830, were °,434,416 51
Viz.—

Customs
Lands (statement D.)
Dividends on Bank Stock (E.)
lneidentalreceipts*(E.) 10'2,368 98

Making with the balance, an aggregate of 30,599,8'21 30
The expenditures for the same year were (F.) 24,585,281 5.5
Viz.—
Civil List, Foreign Intercourse,
and Miscellaneous 3,237,416 04
Military service, including forti-
fications, ordnance, Indian af-
fairs, pensions, arming the mi.
litia,and internal improvements 6,752,688 66
Naval service, including the gra-
dual improvement of the Navy 3,219,4 63
Public Debt 11,355,748 22

Leaving a balance in the Treasury on the Ist of
January, 1831, of 6,014,539 75
The receipts into the Treasury
during the three first quarters
of the present year, are esti-
mated at
Viz.—
Customs 17,354,291 58
Lands (G)
Bank Dividends
(H)
Incidental receipts
(H)

And' the indem-
nity under the
Danish Conven-
tion

217,739 93

The receipts for the fourth quar-
ter are estimated at (including
indemnity under the Danish
Convention) 7,21.8,735 18
Making the total estimated receipts of the year... 28,000,412 87
And with the balance on the Ist of January, 1831,
forming an aggregate of 34,014,952 62
The expenditures for the three-quarters of the
present year are estimated at (1) 21,159,778 97
Viz.—

Civil list, foreign intercourse, and miscella-
neous
Militaryservice, iry seice, ncludingfortifications, ord-
nance, Indian affairs, arming the militia,
and internal improvements 5,649,017 22
Naval service, including the gradual im-
provement of the navy
Public debt 9,983,479 46

The expenditures for the fourth quarter, in-
cluding 6,205,810 21, on account of the
public debt, are estimated on data fur-
nished by the respective departments at 9,807,422 28
Making the total estimated expenditure of the
year 30,967,201 23

And leaving the Treasury on the Ist of Jan ,
1832, an estimated balance, including
439,475 13 on account of indemnity under
the Danish Convention, of

Which, however, includes the funds esti
mated at
heretofore reported by this department as
not effective.
The appropriations remaining unsatisfied at the close of the
year are estimated at 4,129,823 13; but of this amount it is esti-
mated by the proper Departments-
1. That the sum of 3,423,525 87, only will be required for the
objects for which they were appropriated.
2. That the sum of 501,10-2 78 will not be required, and may
therefore be considered as au excess of appropriation, and is pro-
posed to be applied, without being re-appropriated, in aid of the
service of the year 1832, as will more fully appear when the esti-
mates for the appropriation for that year are presented.
3. That the sum of 215,194 48 will be carried to the Surplus
Fund, either becruse the objects for which it was appropriated
are completed, or because these monies will not be required for
or will be no longer applicable to them.
2. Of the Public Debt.
The payments on account of the Public Debt, during the first
three quarters of the year, have amounted, as has been already
stated, to
Viz :

1,400,000

On account of princip 1,09'2,429 49al
And of interest

And it is estimated that the payments to be made
in the 4th quarter of the year will amount to 6,205,810 2
Viz :

On account of principle
And on interest
Making the whole amount of disbursements on
account of the debt in 1831
The sum will be increased by purchases of stock which have
been authorized, but which have not yet been fully reported.
Of the amount disbursed for the debt, 10,000,000 dollars were
applied from the appropriation made for the year under the 2d
section of the Sinking Fund Act of 1817, and the remaining
6,189,280 67 were applied, with the sanction of the President,
under the authority of the Ist section of the Act of the 24th of
May, 1830.
The stocks redeemed, by the application of that portion of
the above sum disbursed on account of the principal, are as
follows, viz.:—

I. Of the Funded Debt,
The residue of the five per cents Dollars,
created under the Act of the
10th April, 1816, in payment of
the United States' subscription for
the Shares owned in the Bank of
the United State 4,000,000 00
The exchange four and a half per
cents. per Act of the 3d of March,
1825 1,539,336 16
The four and a half per cents. per
Act of 26th May, 1824 5,000,000 00
The five per cents. per Act of 15th
May, 1820
And a part of the four and a half per
cent. of the 24th May, 1824 3,260,475 99
12. Of the Unfunded Debt (exclusive
of 228 64 cents. converted into 3
per cent. Stock.)
The old Registered Debt 4O 90
'Treasury Notes 9 01
Mississippi Stock f)B 00
183 After these payments, the Public Debt on the 2d of January
, will be as follows, viz. :
I. FUNDED DEBT.
3 per Cents. per Act of the 4th of
.August, 1790, redeemable at the
pleasure of Government
5 per Cents. per Act of the 3d of
March, 1821, redeemable after the
Ist of January,lB3s 4,735,296 30
5 per Cents. (exchanged) per Act of
the 20th of April, 183'2, one-third
redeemable annually after the 31st
of December, 1830, 1831, and 1832 52,704 77
41 per Cents. per Act of the 24th of
May, 1821, redeemable after the
Ist ofJanuary, 183,,
41,4 per Cents. (exchanged), per Act
of the 26th of May, 1824, one-half
redeemable after the 31st Decem-
ber, 1e32 4,454,727 95
194,282,879 24

990.999 13

9.. UNFUNDED DEBT.
Registered Debt, being claims regis-
tered prior to the year 1798, for
services and supplies during the
revolutionary war
Treasury notes
Mississippi stock

27,919 5
7,116 00
4,3'20 09
39,355 94

Making the whole amount of the public debt of the
United States

3. Of the ESTIMATES of the PUBLIC REVENUE and EX.

PENDITURE for the YEAR 1832.
The great commercial activity prevailing in the United States
has contributed not only to enlarge the revenue from customs,
fur the present year, beyond the estimates, but will:probably
carry that of the next year to a still higher amount. The im-
portation, for the year ending ou the nth of September last,