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London, England, 1819-07-01 00:00:00

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PARTICULARS OF THE LATE RIOTS AT
' LIVERPOOL.
Tuesday night, the 22d instant, a few minutes after
sifo'clock, an officer belonging to the Dock Police met
an Irishman, named Murphy, at the Salthouse Dock
with some ropes which he had stolen from a vessel.
The constable asked where he had got them? and
not being able to get a satisfactory account, he took
she man into custody ; and in conveying him to
Bridewell they met with another. Irishman named
Peter Riley. Murphy told Riley that he was going
to Bridewell, and asked the latter whether he would
see a countryman of his taken to such a place? Riley
then swore a terrible oath, and threatened the con-
stable that if he did not let the prisoner go, he would
knock his brains out. The constable refused, upon
which Riley knocked him down by a violent blow on
the neck ; but another constable then came up and
assisted to secure the prisoner. Several Irishmen,
principally occupied about the Docks, then assem-
bled, and threatened to murder the constables, if the
prisoner was not set at liberty ; a body of constables,
however, came up, and the prisoner was taken to
Bridewell. Four of the constables afterwards went'
in search of Riley, and found him fighting with ano-
ther man near the Old Dock gates. As soon as the
constables approached, two of them wete knocked
down by Riley, but they soon secured him, and he
then called out to his companions to assist him. A
numerous body of Irishmen immediately surrounded
them, ',and endeaioered to rescue the prisoner. The
constables produced their staffs, and with scime diffi-
culty kept the mob back. but they ware instantly
covered by a shower of stones,, thottglaf.i*oseately
they were not much injured. After: so6e,ttnik; Riley
was secured in Bridewell.
Between eight and nine o'clock the same evening,
two women were apprehended at the King's Dock, by
two watchmen, and as they were coming through
Darwen'sweint, they were overtaken by six or sevil
Irishmen, who called out, "let them go, rescue them ;
by which means they collected a large mob, and the
watchmen were severely beaten ; but assistance being
near at hand, the women were secured and taken to
Bridewell, as were two of the men who had endea-
voured to rescue the wnrnen. At this tittle there were
Om 8 to 10,000 people assembled round the Bride-
well, among whom were several of the liiiff'recruite
destined for South America, who threatened.to
pull
down the building if the prisbners weie not let out,
and to murder ad the constables. A fashionably
cleaned man, who is said to be one of the .Officers of
the South American volunteers, was observed to be
Particularly active in the mob, and was heard to say,
as no place for an Irishman to beitt ; for they
hiest been .doing nothing but getting droisk ; nncrtny
lads We wiil hsve them out in five minutes." SeVe
reef the mob then ansiseteds " b113.--,ss, we will !"
Pinievemcnt was then pulled up, and with the stones ,
theibroke down the yard door, with the frames Of',
which and stones they demolished aU the windo-ws,
and then began to work at the door into Bridewell,
which was double-locked, with iron bits aeitis, but
sv.4:Ch they very soon tore froth thy, bill The
Offieer then called out for the Zetstersofltsideweli,
and at the same time, a messenger was dispatched to
the Mayor with information of these rioted proceed-
fnge, and for the aid of the inilitaty, Seale heavy
threats were now made to murder the keeper and
constables, lithe prisoners were not immediately dis-
charged ; upon which the keeper thought it advisable
to let twe•off the last prisoners out, whom the mob
eatried upon their shoulders through the streets about
the Docks. At this period the Mayor, with a party
of soldiers, arrived, and met the assembled multitude
in Strand• street, who instantly begin to disperse.
Amongst those who were seen running, was the Offs-
' cer before-mentioned, whom a young man, who had
noticed his activity at Bridewell, seized hold 4 and
two others; and they weie given, tits
military, who conveyed them and several otheii to
the' Exchange Bridewell. It was now Between ten
and eleven o clock ; after which tithe, the mob gra-
slimly decreased, and peace for the night v, 3j riktored.
During these tumultuous proceedings eiveralof
the tonseebles were severely wounded. Soo* after
the door of the Dock Bridewellavai fereednpenetteo
of the constables standing near the priied were tecbg:
cllsed by the mob, and immediately they Were knock•
ed down and heat with sticks till their lives were der
spaired of, and afterwards dragged front Hiiiovet
street to be thrown into the Dock ; whith was edit-
ally. carried into effect, as they were thrown over. thi
edge of the Dock, but fortunately they caught held
of a vessel which saved their lives. As soon ad these
two officers were thrown into the Dock, the mob gave
three cheers, and then went in search of more cons
stables or watchmen, threatening to serve them in
the same manner, but luckily without succeeding in
their object. Two or three constables were carried
into shops coveted with blood from wohndsi in their
head, and much bruised from being jumped upon
while down.
On the Wednesday morning, Mr. Broadley, Super-
intendent of the Dock Police, with fOur otheri,,wesnt
to the South shore, (the place where the South Ame-
rican 'volunteers assemble to receive their orders) by
order of Captain Boyd, one of their Officers, to point
out any of the ring-leaders not yet Liken. As soon
as the constables made their appearance, the whole of
the men armed themselves with large paving stones
and pieces of copper dross, threatening to murder
them if they did not turn back; and they immediately
began to throw at the officers with such violence, that
the constables were obliged to take to their heels as'
fast as they could, and they were followed by the Mob
who continued to throw missiles after them. Mr.
Broadley, in turning rotind, received a stone, which
fractured his chin, and was struck in almost every,
part of his body with different. stones. One of the'
constables had his head cut in a shocking manner';
and another was knocked down, kicked, beaten with
stones, and then jumped upon. The mob now con-
tinued their pursuit of Mr, Broadley, who ran into a
timber-yard near the Pueen'irDock, and concealed
himself in a saw-pit. He was followed into. the yard
by the mob, who, with dreadful oath's, threatened tp
Murder him if they could find him, bat 'fortunately
he escaped their vigilatice"; after,which the' crowd
dispersed. In consequence of these proceedings:the
whole of the military in the town, is well as the Li-
verpool Light Horse; were
,on duty 4iihg die re-
mainder of the day. , tortUnitely, however, there
was no furthet occasion for their assistance.,
One of the Most who had been active on the Wed.

71* iesday morrung attacking r. et, was ap-
Prehended on Thursday, and fully identified. The
Officer is admitted to bail, himself in £2OO and two
sureties in £lOO each, for his appeafance at the next
Borough Sessions to answer for the riot ; and eleven
persons are committed to gaol on the same charge,
and of these only one of them belongs to tke South

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American Volunteers.

The following were among the disieseee
sonages at the Opera on Tuesday evening:
Lord Beauchamp, Lord Lowther, Lord Wm. Bentinek, Lord
Cranborne, Lord Palmerston, Lord Harley, Lord Yarmouth,
Lady C. Panlett, Lady T.Vyoer, Lady Langham, Lady France;
Wright Wilson, Lady Cocker' Lady Louisa Lygon, iody Ann
Beckett, Lady Owen, Sir Ewan Baiilie, Sir Charles Bamfylde,
Sir George Warrender, Sig H. Rivers, Sir T. Clargea, Sir ff.
Langhant, Sir H. Wilson, Sir C. CockeriU, Sir C. Flint, Genet al
Vicars, General Erskine, Colonel Martin, M.P. Cot. aeatlnote,
Capt. Warrender, Capt. roulett, F. Freeling, Esq. -- Salve-
dote, Eq. D. Magens, Esc. Knight, Eq. M. Ure, Eq.
Mots. Miss North, Mrs. Martin, Mrs.Wharnin, Mrs. D. Magens,
Duke of Portland, Marchioness of Lansdowne, Earl of Belfast,
Earl of Thanet, Earl and Countess Scarborough, Countess of
Shaftesbury and Ladies Ashleys, Countess Clo::mell and Lad;
Charlotte Pinder, Countess Darlington, Countess Cooper, Count
and Countess St. Antonio, Viscount and Viscountess Down, Vi.-
countess Dudley and Ward, Lord Courtown, Lord and Lady
gels!, Lord Melbourne, Sir Edward and Lady Codrington, Sig
Wm. Des Anges, Sir George Talbot, Sir 'rhos. Liddell, Sir Win.'
Elliott, Sir George and Lady Walker, Lady Munay, Admiral
and Mrs. Setheron, General stopford, Mr. and Mrs. Lester,
Rowley, Mr. and Mrs. Farquhar, Mr. (Irby Hunter.
Last night Miss INIAEAULYY repented her Litsraty
and Musical Regalia, at the Concert Room of the
id
Theatre. Her Imitations of thelrish, Scotch,
Yorkshire dialects were excellent, and her Comic
.iticitations 'were lively and humorous. The dialogue,
between a Country Managet and a Provincial Actress
was inimitable, and drew forth great applause. In.
the Songs, Miss Mecaueee displayed considerable,
musical skill and taste. In the second part of the{
evening's eotertainment, the Tragic Recitations were
delivered art a very. forcible and impressive manner.l
The tributary lines to the talents of Mrs. Stenoese
and the reeleations from Lady Constance, and Coe-,
etss's Ode on der Passions, were given with fine]
effect. A numerous and elegant company were de-
lighted with the performance. Miss MACAULEY an-
nounced that the next representation, on Wednesday,
would be patronised by Lady CAROLINE Leen.
4)n Saturday, at the Edinburgh Theatre, Mrs.
Aesop repeated the part of Letitta Hardy ; and in
the interlude of The-Actress of All Work, she displayed
Considerable versatility. Tee House was better filled
than it had been during the week.
AcCieter —Tuesday afternoon, about four o'clock,
a dreadful accident happened in Coventry-street,
itiymarket, by which a poor man, named Robert
Pin& lost his life, having been first run against in
crossing the street by Lord Geinwecenes chaise, and
afterwards was rode over by a waggon. A Coroner's
Inquest was held on the body yesterday, when the
Airy' returned a verdict of—Accidental' Death, and
levied a fine of £5O upon Lord GLENORene, and tee.'
upon the carman who drove the waggon, for sitting
on the shafts.—Lord GLRHORCHY sent a letter couched
in the most feeling terms of commiseration for the
unfortunate deceined's untimely end, and expressing
a consciousness that mere blame rested on him than
on the carman, and that he would defray every ese
pease, at the same time meraioning that every inquiree
should be made concerning the man's family, in or-,
der to alleviate their sufferings. The deceased hail
left a son and deughter to deplore his loss. He was
in the employ of Mews. Howell and Reed, of
Upper Btookestreet.
A Mae KILLED BY 'dente:tame—An Inquisition
was held yesterday, et Islington, oe the body of
Thomas Randall. The evide,lce of Her.ey Brazier,
the only individual present who escaped unhurt from
the lightning, was as (sinews :
" I Work fee Mt. Laycoell : on Monday last, abrret-tweive
o'clock; the deceased, myself, and brother, bad pot dived :ander
a tree in the lied where we had been at work, situate between
tit river Lea and Clapton. I had got up, and left My com-
panions about a Minute, when I saw a flash of lightning, and
heard a heavy clap of thunder; a quantity of lea7es fell from
the tree • I Avas about 4or yards f:oria the tree. I saw a hat on
the vet ;there the &healed had been sitting, and the+ his body
about three •yaras from the tree. He was lying on his back,
Otte deid. wit killed instahtly. I saw nu mark of injury
Opals his person. The orals =An was lying on his side senseless,
close to the tree. There were several other trees near the spot.
!tin to nag runnier, and informed him what had taken place,
and be sent assistance, and both the men were removed to the
Workhouse : deceased was about twenty-thrce years of age.
Mr. William Rare Surgeon, deposed, that at first
there were no extetrial xtiarks of injury on the de-
ceased ; but since, there have appeared black and
blue lines down his chest and left side. No doubt,lie
was killed. instantly by the lightning. The other
man is likely to recover--Verdict, Died from a stsoke
of ligbtiiing. Some of the Jury expressed a wish that
the case might be made public, to indicate the danger
of resorting to the shelter of trees in thunder storms.
A SHOCKING dreadful circumstance
took place at Brighton, in the Barrack-yard, in Clues ch-
street, facing the Royal stabling, on Tuesday after-
noon. At about baif past fOur O'ClOck, the military,
the 98th Infantry, turned out there for the efeeliecleen s'
parade. A private, of the name of Broadbent, who
had been confined in the morning for being absent
from duty, was released
.by 'the Orderly &rjeant,
Watson, to fall in for the parade. The fellow, me-
dilating revenge for the confinement he had endured,
no sooner had his musket in his posseisiono, than, as it
seems, he charged it with ball cartridge, and as Ser-
jeant Watson descended from his room to the Bar-
rack-yard, he deliberately took aim at him, and sbot
him through the body. The ball entered on one side,
near about the ribs, and came out it the other. The
Serjeent staggeted a few paes bkekevard, and &op.
ped. Surgical assistance was useless. He did not
survive the fatal Wound mote then twenty minutes.
The herrible deed was perpetrated in the midst of the
*soldiers mustering for the Piiidee 'IMO,* of abeni
supposed the gun had been fired Mine 'the other side
of the eerie wall, and were in the act of scaling, it to
diseniet by ;r4hbiri, Alen the ihiiireitit threw down
Lis pieee, med. efelaitiente, ilea he veil the man, and'
theeheted 'then-had' his ievengei andevrasin nowise
sorry fot What he had done. Ha was Oen secured,
,and the High Constable, sent for, on the arrival of
wisoso hi was marched froin the !Wracks, and !ridged
in tare Tbwn Pfison, twe sentinels 'feeble placed on
dtitY theeitard the door. The &reeled blare a very
eseellett character in the Rogimeat. He was the
.Orderly Serjeaut appointed at the Pavilion, and who
,did duty in tleat,
,ceßaeityfelurin&the whole time that
this imam liana/ wal there iasa., winter: lie hatsleft a wife and dues clAdrin ieaipMealds

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