The Sun.
London, England, 1842-08-17 00:00:00

ASHTON.

Business is entirely suspended here ; but the inha-
bitants generally are not apprehensive of any serious
outbreak, as eftective precautions are taken by the
authorities to put down any attempt to disturb the
peace. The gunpowder and arms in possession of
the shopkeepers are removed to the barracks for better
security. _

By the last train from Manchester we learn that up
to seven o'clock all was quiet. At Preston work is
said to be resumed.

STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERIES.
INCREASE OF TIIE RIOTS.
(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
lIANLEY, TUESDAY, AUG. 16.—1 n addition to my
yesterday's report I hasten to furnish you with a few
more particulars. Early this morning a public meet-
ing was held in this town, the tone of which was very
turbulent. A gentleman present tried to pmeliorate
its feeling, but was not successful.
Much more has occurred since yesterday; the rioters;
after setting fire to the Town-hall at Lane-end, and the
house Of the Rev. B. Sales, the rectory retired, and
the flames were subdued by the inhabitants. About
twenty persons, who drank very freely of the Rev.
Gentleman's whiskey and wine, were incapable of
following their companies, and were taken prisoners on
the arrival of the infantry, who escorted them in a van
to Newcastle ; one of them was so drunk as to be suffo-
cat ed by his companion,wholay upon hirn.The others are
sent to Stafford gaol, which is well guarded, as a res-
cue •is threatened. At Lane Delph, the cottage of
Mr. Mason was destroyed; but these outrages were
nothing to What occurred list- night. On my return
from Bursletn about ten o'clock last night, I witnessed
the destruction of the offices of the agent of Earl
Granville by fire; the books were torn and thrown
about the streets ; but a report of gunpowder being
kept in an adjoining shed, caused the mob to leave.
By twelve o'clock the mansion of Win. Parker, Esq.
(the Magistrate, who, with one Stipendiary, headed
the soldiers yesterday), was in flames, consuming the
entire contents, except the drink which was emptied
in the street ; in three hours the mansion was a com-
plete wreck. The next house burned was that of
the Rev. R, E. Aitkins, incumbent of Hanley ; his
furniture, •li itarv, &c., all destroyed ; the stock of
wines and spirits being very large the mob regaled
themselves, observing, " The parsons kept the best
taps ;" the Reverend Gentleman had but a short time
allowed to depart ; his house is now a heap of smok-
ing ruins. It is reported two men went drunk into
tlu wine cellar, which immediately falling in has
buried them in the ruins. The next house visited was
Mr. Griffins, an attorney, when, after breaking his
windows, and pocketing what they thought proper,
:they proceeded to a respectable grocer, the name of
Platt, and compelled him to give them his money, and
cho...sing a few loaves, departed, and were met
on their road to Mr. Charles Meigh's by a mes-
senger with al., as a ransom for his premises. This
wise step saved his picture-gallery from destruction.
Mr. Bishop, an attorney, came in for the finishing of
this morning's excursions ; his premises were com-
paratively little damaged.
TWELVE O'CLOCK.—News has just come from
Bnrslem of an attack upon an unarmed company,
headed with a band of music, frem Leek, who, as
soon as they entered the town, were fired upon by the
dragoons. One man was shot through the
head, and another has since died from a shot
threOgh the body. Several are wounded; but
the military here are insufficient to meet the
people. . In the townships of Hanley. and Melton we
have not a single soldier. Our Burslem friends con-
ceiving' number one to be the first law have kept what
few they could get. The people know the weakness
of the Government, not only in'the confidence of the
nation, but in physical force. The great amount of
property destroyed is either belonging to the sup-
porters of the present Administration or to tyrants
over their workmen. Yesterday nothing was more talked
about than the 16th of August, 10,19,--Peterloo. This
may be forgotten in the southern counOes, bt,tt here it
is as fresh a wound as ever. Kinneisley,.the coal-
master and banker, had his; hall burnt early this
morning, in the north of this county. It is reported
that the new and beautiful mansion • belonging to
Job Aleigh, Esq., was ransomed from destruction
. early this roarning.,for.. the- sual-of-20/. Ido ttot give
it as a fact, but I believe it. He is one, of our Ma-
gistrates, and highly respected.
P.S. 1. re-open my letterlO say. that the Congleton
Yeomanry troop, supported' by a
,company of the
12th Regulars, have just entered 'Hanley. The Riot
Act has been just read, and the post is going out.
What next we know not—all surmises.

WARWICKSHIRE.
NEW ASPECT OF THE TURN-OUTS.

BIRMINGHAM, TWELVE O'CLOCK, TUESDAY, P.M.
—This morning the colliers who have struck for
wages at Bedworth and Foleshill were joined by the
entire mass of weavers in their locality, and though
the strike has not as yet proceeded to Coventry, there
is every reason to suppose that it will not be long
before the ribbon weavers unite with them. Should
this unfortunately prove the case, there is ,no telling
what may be the consequence, for it is unhappily
the truth that few men are more reckless, more
violent, and more determined when once excited.
It would really appear revolutionary notions are at a
premium in the district, for we hear of nothing from
the quondam Radicals but satisfaction at the dis-
ordered state of things, and the hope of a speedy and
complete revulsion of society.
esterday morning a meeting was held at Bedwath,
which was attended by at least 2,000 persons. The
Earl of Aylesford, 'Viscount Lifford, C. N. Newdi-
gate, Esq., and George W hieldon, Esq., were present
during the whole proceedings, and their hands were
strengthened by the arrival of a troop of dragoons
from Coventry, but all passed off in perfect quietness.
Another large meeting was expected to be held to-
night.
CHARTIST MEETING AT BIRMINGHAM.
TUESDAY NIGHT, TWELVE O'CLOCK.—We have
heard with considerable regret, that apprehensions are
entertained at a distance for the security of Birming-
ham. We can assure our readers that the authorities
are quite prepared for anything that May be attempted,
and were glad to perceive that at a meeting held to-
night, which was attended by about 2,000 Chartists,
a strong body of mounted patrol were in attendance.
The following letter from Birmingham has been
smlt to us :

' BIRMINGHAM, AUG. 16, 1842.
"Coming events cast their shadows before."
The Times own correspondent, after an absence
of some days from Birmingham, watching the sale
of Lord Lichfield's pictures, returned on Saturday,
and on Sunday, in sober sadness, wrote as follows :
" The people of Birmingham look on quietly "—(see
Times of yesterday for remainder). In the absence
,of facts, and the aptitute of this exceeding correct re-
porter, he is drawing largely on his own imagination.
The people are not quiet, as is too well known to all
the authorities. A meeting of Chartists and others
was held last night, which \vas numerously attended,
and that too by many respectable persons, when the
the effigy of Sir Robert Peel was burned in
Slaney-street amidst the execrations of the people ;
afterwards the Chartists perambulated the principal
streets, with a black flag, inscribed 'The Charter, no
Queen, and something more.'
" Can it be known to. this reporter to the Times
that emissaries are dispatched constantly to and from
this place to all the disturbed districts ; or is he prac-
tising deception upon the Whig Baronet, thereby
lulling.him into a false security ?
" The colliers still remain out, without any appa-
rent prospect of return or reconciliation to the
putties, fur whom they have the most cordial hatred,
tor their c)nstant and continual oppression. This
system must be changed. Nor are the Chartists
silent spectators, as Mr. O'Neill has so completely
won upon them, that within hearing tSf your corre-
spondent they declared they_ would willingly lay down
their lives to save his and obtain the Charter. Their
political knowledge is, however, limited; and it is per-
haps right it should be so, or the consequences would be
indeed serious. I assure you that there is a secret
and silent conspiracy here waiting only fill. time to
ripen into insurrection. Let the Home Secretary
look to am, yours respectfully,

VERITAS."

COVENTRY.
(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
TUESDAY EVENING, NINE O'CLOCK.—The colliers
in this district are still out. A meeting of more than
2,000 was held yesterday, at which a young man of
the name of Holmes attended, and spoke at great
length of the exactions of the " Butties," and the
manner in which the truck system is carried on, and
bow it depreciated the real value of even the wages
the colliers did receive. Lord Lifford, Lord Ayles-
ford, Sir C. Newdio'ate, and George Whieldon, Esq.,
were there, and addressed the meeting. Mr. Which
don dec!ared that he could not give more wages, and
sooner than he would be coerced to promise to do that
which would not be generally carried out, he would

I close his pits altogether. Sir C. Newdigate seemed
astonished at the exposure which was made in rela-
tion to the management of his_ pits, and declared that
he would cause a searching inquiry to be made into
the conduct of th..l whole of those who had been
Charged with insult and oppression to the working
men. A troop of the 3d Dragoon Guards from Co-
ventry was there, but all was very peaceable ; and the
,young man I lohnes was complimented for the excel-
sent advice he gave the men as it regards observing
peace and good order. Another large meeting was
held this day. The weavers have now struck for
wages, and have joined the colliers there. • All is quiet
at present, but most certainly there is no guarantee
that it will continue. I believe, from all that I can
learn from the most authentie„source, that the colliers
have just grounds of complaint. Part of them have
visited Coventry to-day, and have received some very
liberal subscriptions. I saw a party of them, and
they were very civil, and declared they would never
go in until they had conquered. If they come to Co-
ventry I believe thy will obtain a large sum of money
to support their claims.
All has been quiet in Coventry, not the slightest
appearance of any excitement has been manifested
until this evening. The Warwickshire Yeomanry
have just rode into the city. Their appearance has
been the signal for agitation. As they passed along
the street they were shouted, groaned, and hissed at
in the most violent manner. Whoever have advised
their appearance have acted most unwisely. The main
street is now crowded with persons anxiously inquir-
ing what this means. The Chartists are getting up
a requisition to the Mayor to call a public meeting.
I expect the colliers will be here to-morrow, and ex-
plain their case I have just seen a deputation of the
men, and they are very determined; but most cer-
tainly mush more reasonable than you would imagine
from all that has been said of them. Chartism is
being preached to them, and they will not forget
their lessons.

The following handbill has been issued :
" CAUTION.

" The police have received directions from the
owners and agents of the colleries, situate in the
parishes of Bedworth, Foleshill, Wyken, and their
vicinities, to discharge all persons who may be found
assembling at their collieries, or trespassing upon any
of their lands, and all persons found so trespassing,
after this caution, will be apprehended and dealt with
according to law.
" August 150842."
The following notice has also been delivered to the
different licensed victuallers in the county of War-
wick :

" To
"in the Parish of in the
" said county of Warwick.
" WARWICKSHIRE TO WIT.—By virtue of a pre-
cept to me and others directed, under the hands and
seals of three of her Majesty's Justices of the Peace,
acting in and for the said county of Warwick, I do
hereby give you Notice, to keep the outer doors of
your said situate in the said
parish of - dosed at the hour of Ten
o'clock every night, after the receipt of this notice,
and that you do not allow the same to he opened before
Six o'clock on the following morning, or permit any
malt liquor or spirits to be drank therein, between
those hours of the night and morning, under the pains
and penalties of the Statute in such case made and
provided. , And this order is to be in full force and
effect, until the same shall be revoked or counter-
manded by the said Magistrates.
" Dated this 16th day of August, 1842.
" Police Officer of the
Hundred of Knightlow,
in the said County."

STATE OF DERBY.
FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
ENTRANCE OF A BODY OF STOCKING-

MAKERS.

DERBY, TUESDAY, FOUR o'C-Locx.--This morning
an express brought intelligence that the large body of
men which arrived in Leeds yesterday from Man-
chester, after an affray with the specials and Yeo-
manry (the latter, it is stated, I know not with what
truth, being put to the rout), had altered their course,
and intended penetrating the Potteries. The alarm
had, therefore, somewhat subsided, when, to the asto-
nishment of the inhabitants, between 11 and 12
o'clock this morning, the drummers belonging to a
strong recruiting party suddenly beat to arms, and
the Yeomanry were called out, in consequence of the
sudden arrival of a large body of turn-out stocking-
makers, from Belper and other places. They com-
plain of a reduction of wages on the part of some of
the firms. The stocking hands here, of course, turned
out. At the time I write they are holding a large
meeting at the outskirts of the town : in the mean-
time the Magistrates are strengthening their hands by
swearing in special constables. To-night there is to
be a large meeting in the Market-place. 'West, the
Chartist, is here, and is to harangue the mob.
Very gloomy intelligence has just been brought
from Huddersfield, and from Lane-end, in the Potte-
ries. From all I hear, you must not be surprised if a
general rising takes place in the Midland counties.
To-morrow a large meeting is to lie held at Lough-
.
borou.t.