The Sun.
London, England, 1845-11-14 00:00:00

THE' LATE MILITARY AFFRAY

AT WINDSOR

Wrwnsoa, THURSDAY.—The investigation connected with
the alleged assault on the inhabitants by someprivates of the
2d Life Guards, on the evening of the election, was resumed
this day.
The Magistrates assembled at the Town Hall, at eleven
o'clock, when there were present—Thomas Adams, Esq.,
Mayor; John Banister, Esq., Robert Blunt, Esq., William
Legh, Esq., Robert Tebbatt, Esq., Thomas Clarke, Esq., and
John Clode, Esq.
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Major Williams, of the 2d Life Guards, attended to watch
the proceedings.
Mr. Voules, solicitor, attended on the part of the military ;
and Mr. Kettle and Mr. Williams, barristers, and Mr. Darvill
and Mr. Mills, solicitors, on the part of the civilians.
After some discussion, which was carried on in no very
courteous terms between the gentlemen of the bar and the
Magistrate's clerk,
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Mr. Blunt stated that, in consequence of a breach of the
peace having been committed, the magistrates had instituted
an inquiry into the facts for their own satisfaction, and not
from any intimation they had received from the Horse
Guards.

Mr. Voules—Could prove that the military had taken no
part in the commencement of the affray; that they were first
grossly insulted by the mob, and that they had protected the
inhabitants from their fury.

Mr. Mills tendered the evidence of Sarah Seagrave, who
deposed as follows :—About nine o'clock on the eveninc, in
question I went down Thames-street, and returned to Mr.
Adams's shop in High-street. Saw six or seven Life Guards-
men run into Mr. Adams's shop, and come but again with
broom-handles, without the birch on them. Passed the door,
and saw the broom-heads lying in the shop. I stood on one
side of the door when the soldiers entered ; afterwards crossed
over to the butchers' market ; shut the gates Vecause the sol-
diers were running in there. After waiting about five or ten
minutes, went down Peascod -street. I was alone ; saw the
mob at the top of the street.
By Mr. Mills—Saw Weyman standing against Thum-
wood's window, which is next to Mr. Adams's. Did not
speak to Weyman until I overtook him going down Peascod-
street, when he then said, " It was a shame that Mr. Adams
should let the soldiers have the brooms." (It being here in-
timated that Weyman was in Court, he was ordered to with-
draw.) When we got to Tapplin's, the shoemaker, in Peas-
cod-street, we saw a soldier push a man and a woman with
a child in her arms. Weyman cried out " Shame!" Saw a
soldier strike a Mrs. Hall in the market-place with a stick.
Observed no assault before that.

By Mr. Blunt—Saw the birch lying in the shop as I passed
the door. The soldiers went in one after the other. They
were all in the shop together. There were six or seven of
them. Did not see the shopman or any person hand the
brooms to the soldiers. I live in Charles-street with my
parents. When the soldiers came out of Adams's, I crossed
over into the market-place. I was much alarmed.
By Mr. Voules—My father is at home. My mother is
not. Saw no one struck until I crossed over into the mar-
ket-place.
Mr. Kettle stated that a person named Jones could corro-
borate the statement of Wevrnan, and he wished the magis-
trates to have him examined.
An interruption at this stage of the prooeedings took
place, when Mr. Kettle suggested that the magistrates had
no right to administer oaths to witnesses, as this was no
tribunal, and that the witnesses were not legally responsible.
Mr. Blunt—The magistrates are acting under the direc-
tions of their legal adviser.

John Jones deposed—He was in the town on Saturday last,
at half-past nine o'clock, and saw five or six soldiers come
out of Mr. Adam's, the grocer's shop, with sticks in their
hands. They looked like broom sticks. Saw no blows
struck while standing there. Afterwards passed on to Sheet-
street. _

Sarah Seagrave recalled, which Mr. Kettle objected to. To
a question from the magistrate, she said she did not know
whether Adams's shutters were down or up.
Mr. Moss, surgeon, wished to be allowed to put some
questions, through the magistrates, to a military gentlemen
now present. He wished to know by what authority the
troops were let out on the evening in question ?
Major Williams was advised by Mr. Voules not to answer
the question.
Major Williams, however, stated that he was not in
the town during the affray, and knew nothing whatever
about it.

In answer to a question from Mr. Darvill,
Mr. Blunt stated that this was not an inquiry instituted in
consequence of an intimation from the Horse GRards or any
other quarter.
Major Williams stated that he was positive no men left
the barracks with sticks other than they use on ordinary
occasions.

Mr. Kettle submitted that a witness named Gilder be
sworn.

Jonathan Gilder was accordingly sworn, and deposed as
follows was in the town on Saturday night last; saw a
soldier come out of Mr. Adams's shop, after eight o'clock,
with a broom in his hand, and go into the gateway and cut
the head off; was standing opposite Mr. Adams's; saw the
noise—(A laugh)—(Mr. Kettle—What colour was it?)—
also saw a man and woman knocked down in the market-
place by a soldier, with something like a stick.
By the MAYOR—I was standing in front of Mr. Foster's
the chemist's, house, and could see distinctly across the road,
the crowd being against the Castle Inn Tap and Market-
house.

By Mr. Axley—The man and woman knockdd down gave
no provocation. Did not see the man come out of the shop.
Saw no affray with the butchers.

John Martin sworn—l was passing by the Castle Inn at a
quarter past eight o'cicck, and saw a crowd of men coming
out of the tap. Tried to avoid them. Heard voices outside,
saying why don't you bring him out. Directly after, saw
about a dozen soldiers coming from that direction. They
came round me suddenly, lifted up a stout stick, and struck
me on the side of the head; and, immediately after, struck
me across the arm with a stick. A third struck me with his
fist on my eye, and on my side, and knocked me down.
When I got on my legs, and was looking for my hat, another
came up to me, and struck me on the right eye, the force of
which again knocked me down. I got up and called for
police. My son came to my assistance. I did nothing to
provoke the assault. I wore no favours. Saw a man named
Cannan knocked down by a soldier with his fist at the time I
was struck.

Mr. Williams' who said he attended as connsel for J. Mar-
tin, applied to have a summons for a mmn named Cooper,
who knew the parties who struck his client.
Mr. Kettle urged the magistrates to have the man brought
before them at once.

The MAYOR said the summonses must be obtained in the
usual way, and be would hear the case on Monday.
Mr. Blunt said the general inquiry would be adjourned to
Monday next.

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Mr. Darwill—Do I understand the proceedings are to be
adjourned sine die?
No answer was given.
It being understood an important witness was now in
Court, he was ordered to be examined.

Th.omas Goodchild (alias Angelo, ihe fighter) deposed, I
was going to Newman's to have some beer; coming out into
the street I met three soldiers in the passage. They were
Life Guards, one named Brassey, another Miller, and the
other Wren, the runner. They got into conversation with
me about fighting the Turville Slasher, and said I did not
behave well to my second. I said I did not employ him, and
I would not pay him. During this several soldiers came in,
and I was advised to go into the bar. I would not go, and I
challenged Brassey to fight. He said he would fight me for
20/. ; and I said I would have nothing to do with him.
Went out into the street, pulled off my jacket, and chal-
lenged him to come out, and he refused. Newman
advised me to go away, or they would kill me. I then went
and sat in Mrs. Hand's shop until the row was over. Was
not struck that night, and saw no one else struck. Did not
see the three men I have mentioned strike anyone.
At the conclusion of this man's examination,
The MAYOR declared the Court adjourned to Monday next,
at eleven o'clock.

REGISTRATION of TITLE DEEDS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR,—Knowing your readiness to expose every public evil,
and also your unceasing endeavours to promote every mea-
sure calculated for the welfare and protection of all classes,
I need not apologise for calling your attention, and thereby
the immediate notice of Government, to the paramount im-
portance of providing in the next session of Parliament, an
Act for a compulsory General Registration of all Title Deeds,
and titles to land whatsoever, throughout the kingdom.
Some few counties already enjoy and appreciate this im-
portant privilege, so necessary for affording ready facility in
ascertaining the bona fide owners of real property. The
national advantage of such a general measure, must be ob-
vious to every reflecting mind, and particularly as respects
mortgagees, and in cases, alas, too numerous in the present
day, where title deeds and writings are destroyed by fire, or
otherwise lost, or stolen. Surely if a measure of this kind is
found so useful in some districts, in tracing registered and
undoubted titles to lands and tenements, it ought to be
speedily extended to every county in England, fur the just
protection of every legal and equitable landowner—so many
millions sterling depending thereon; and also for the pre-
vention of fraud in the transfer, sale, or illegally mortgaging
of real property.
Should these remarks be worthy of a place in your columns,
their insertion will oblige, your obedient servant,
Nov. 12, 1845. A COUNTRY READER.

AMALGAMATION of the BRIGHTON

CROYDON, AND DOVER LINES.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR,—There is no part of Mr. Hudson's policy which has
been more successful than that of uniting the intere3t of
different conflicting lines of railway by amalgamation—thus
decreasing their expenses, and increasing their influence and
ability to resist attacks, and to baffle any opposition assailing
them ; making, in fact, feeders of formq enemies, and
strengtheting them by what was intended for their de-
struction.

If this system of amalgamation has been thus successful
in the northern, why is it not more attended to in the
southern lines? Why is it not tried, for instance, in the
Brighton, Croydon, and Dover lines, lines which, certainly,
do not show anything brilliant in their management now,
separately, but whose income points out clearly, with judi-
cious management, an united body might be formed equal to
any in the empire? Perhaps the present Directors of these
seperate lines cannot agree to bring the matter about, or do
not like to deprive themselves of their power and patronage.
But why do not the proprietors set about it themselves?
One staff would manage the concern, and the reduction of ex-
penses thereby, as well as other material advantages result-
ing from a joint management, would not only increase the
dividend immediately, but soon place the price of their
joint stock at a very different figure in the lists than they
are now quoted at, merely by giving the public just cause of
confidence that a great and permanent improvement must
speedily follow this wise and necessary step.
Allow me to suggest, through your medium, that meetings
of the provincial proprietors be immediately called in Liver-
pool, Manchester, Leeds, &c., and there resolutions be passed,
summoning a general meeting of delegates from the pro-
vincial meetings, in London. The amalgamation would be
easily brought about, and would upset all the bearish tribe of
Jews at once. Singlehanded, the lines will do no good—
united, they will prosper.—l am, Sir, &c.,.
A PROPRIETOR.

On Wednesday night last, as Superintendent
Wright, of the Lancaster police force, was standing at the
side of the street watching the conduct of an assemblage of
nearly 1,000 persons, whom the Guy Fawkes' anniverary had
brought together he was shot at by some ruffian unknown.
The bullet grazed Mr. Wright's chin, completely stunning
him, so that he fell backwards with bis head against the
pavement ; and from the effects of the shock was seriously
ill all that night and the following day. He states that be
saw a man about ten yards distant take a deliberate him at
him.—County Journal.
ROBBERY BY A SERVANT.—Yesterday information
was forwarded to the police-stations that a female servant
belonging to the, establishment of Mr. Horton, Hatton-gar-
den, had absconded, stealing and taking with her, from the
counting-house, a 101. Hank of England note, a 51. Bank of
England note, 4/. in Old, and 2/. ss. 6d. in silver ; and from
the dwelling-house, a larae silver tankard, embossed with
gold, with two handles, and a pair of gold ear-rings. She is
accompanied by a man. whoSe description, as well as that-of.
hers have been forwarded to the pollee,