The Sun.
London, England, 1842-08-15 00:00:00

THE
... SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENINGr' AUGUST 15, 1842.

lated to knock a man's brains out, entering the town,
flourishing their weapons, and giving loud huzzas.
The mob proceeded up Deansgate, Market-street,
and through the market, to Hargreave's and other
mills, which they immediately stopped, and also
Hick's and other foundries ; and on their return
again, passed through the Market-place and into
Little Bolton, where they visited the different mills.
No molestation during this time was done. Several
members of the mob entered different shops and asked
for bread, which was given them ; in some instances
they demanded money from persons of respectable ap-
pearance in the street, and their demand was com-
plied with. The mob presented a most formidable
appearance, and the weapons they carried were of a
most deadly description. The language used by them
on many occasions was exceedingly violent, levelled
principally against the police, which body of men they
swore they would murder before they left the town.
On their return from the mills very many of the mob
were drunk, from the effects of liquor which they had
either begged or demanded. On one occasion one of
the mob addressing himself to a person who was look-
ing on, said, "My man, can you tell us where to
get a quart of good ale, and we will pay for it." The
reply was, " "Well, there's a beer-shop near to, but I
think it's closed in." " Closed be d—d," was the
reply ; " If they'll let us have it, we'll pay them ; but
if they refuse, by G—d we'll take it, and as much as
we like ; that's what we're come for—meat and drink
—for we are well nigh clammed (hungered)." Up to
the present hour no outbreak has taken place. The
Highlanders and cavalry are under arms, and sta-
tioned before the police-office. The appearance of
affairs now assumes a threatening aspect. The market
is completely deserted, and the shops thoughout the
town are closed in. Business is at a complete stand.
The Riot Act has been again read. The Magis-
trates have very judiciously made arrangements for
the town to be lighted to-night. Where the matter
will end no idea can be formed ; but from the menac-
ing bearing of the mob, a riot which most likely will
be attended with bloodshed, will take place.
The rioters are principally from Bury, Heywood,
Tottington, and surrounding neighbourhood.

with bludgeons, took place at Waterloo, at five o'clock
this morning (Friday). John Wright was the prin-
cipal speaker. He exhorted them to keep the peace,
and to retain possession of the advantage they then
enjoyed towards obtaining the advance of their wages.
They were left to conduct the business here ; and if
any man proved false to his principles by returning
tolls work, until their object was achieved, it would
be worse fin• him.

About half-past six they separated, and the proces-
sion proceeded through the town to Levenshuline,
Heaton Mersey, and to Styall. On their way through
Chenille they completely sacked the provision-shop pf
a person named Hunt, and several houses, and exposed
the loaves upon the ends of their Sticks amidst tremen-
dous shouting.
Another portion of the Stockport people proceeded
towards Hazle Grove, levying contributions from all
the respectable householders on their way, including
those of the Coroner and Jonathan Thornhill, Esq. ;
and falling in with the mob from Hyde, Woodley,
&c., the joint bodies marehod to Poynton, and stopped
all the pits. They afterwards proceeded to the hall,
and demanded Provisions. They were supplied with
both bread and money ; and Mr. Christy haring still
further gratified them by giving them the bread from
the " Crescent," they went forwards to Bollington and
Macclesfield, without committing any breach of the
peace.
Our market this day is very lantruid, and badly at-
tended, owing to the fear of the farmers to risk the
safety of their produce. All is perfectly quiet. The
military, nevertheless, remain, lest a resumption of in-
timidation or violence should occur to-morrow.
All the branches of artisans have been driven from
their employment, and trade is entirely suspended.
A Special Session is now (twelve o'clock) sitting at
the Court-room for the trial of the prisoners remanded
from the workhouse, or who have been apprehended
early this morning.

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terday and this morning the town has been in a state
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of great excitement and alarm in consequence of a
second visit of a body of colliers to Burslem. Imme-
diately after the attack on the " lock-up," and the
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night last, a troop
of the. lst Dragoons, under the command of Major
Jones, was despatched for the protection of the towe.,
and they arrived here on Monday last. Everything.,
however, continued quiet, and the authorities enter-
taining no apprehensions of further disturbances, tlbe
troops were ordered to march for Manchester yester-
day morning, and they accordingly left Burslem art
eleven o'clock. The movements of the military ap-
pear to have been closely watched, for about typo
hours after their departure a body of colliers, to the
number of about 100, entered the town, and marched
to the Town-hall, which they surrounded ; they
there made a search for Police-constable Lovett,
whom they secured, and demanded the box which
had been taken from the colliers who had been ap-
prehended for begging on the preceding Saturday.
Lovett told them that the box was not in his pos-
session, but that they would find it at Ityle's,,
the superintendent of police. Here they proceeded
in a body, forcing Lovett with them ; but not finding
the chief constable at home they returned to the-
lock-up, where the box, together with the money
which it contained at the time of its seizure, was
given up to them. The possession of the object of
their search was announced by a simultaneous shout',
and without doing any violence to Lovett, they pro-
ceeded to visit the slops and houses of the variou s
tradesmen and other inhabitants, soliciting assistance-,
and in every instance obtaining it. Indeed, the
menacing appearance of the party rendered it unsafe
to refuse, the money given by the inhabitants being
considered in almost every case as an indemnity for
the security of person and property. In this manner
the mob collected a large sum of money, ss. being
an ordinary contribution, and in some instances they
obtained as much as a sovereign. The town was in
fact completely at their mercy, the few police con-
stables in the place being powerless to oppose any
effectual check to the depredations of the multitude.
Having completed their purpose, the colliers retired
from the town in the direction of Tunstall, carrying
off booty to the amount of 501.
Immediately after the departure of the mob the
special constables were summoned to meet together,
that measures might be taken to prevent another in-
cursion of the colliers. The yeomanry cavalry were
also called out for the purpose of watching the move-
ments of the mob and of protecting the adjoining
towns. In the course of the evening a troop of the
2d Dragoon Guards arrived in Burslem from New-
castle, and still continue here. The mob do not ap-
pear to have visited the adjoining towns, but the pre-
sence of a military force is felt by the inhabitants to
be their only security. Great fears are entertained
of a visit from the Manchester turn-outs to this
district.

By far the worst feature of the proceeding►s con-
nected with the outrage perpetrated here, is the pub-
lication of a threatening placard, which has been
extensively -pOsted throughout the district, offering a
reward of 1001.' for the apprehension of any "mis-
creant" who should 'dare to inform against the persons
who broke the Burslein clock and Town Hall win-
dows, It, should be stated that a re ward was offered
in the beginning of the week on the part of the town
authorities, for such information as :might lead to the
apprehension and conviction of the rioters who broke
into the lock-up, and this counter-placarel has been
issued for the purpose of deterring any one from
giving evidence against the colliers. It is not sin-
gular, under these circumstances, that the rioters
should have hitherto escaped with impunity.

(Saturday) a meeting, consisting !of 700 or 800 per-
sons, was held in the village, at which the whole ailair
was discussed. These proceedings were adjourned till
ten, and at that hour another meeting was held, when
they resolved upon a strike, and had the ,inalieiou); sa-
tisfaction of seeing many boats return empty, which
had for many days past been employed in carrying
coals to Staffordshire. So convinced, however, do
they. appear of the mischief that must accrue to them.
and their masters by the inundation of the pits with
water, that they have consented to supply the engines
with the necessary slack.