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Y NIGIKI'S GAZETTE.

e Prince .Regent's approval of the
Ilascarenhaa as Portuguese Consul
is the customary notification by the
Yommons, of the death of Sir Law.
;Knurrs.

cen-street, Leicester-square, broker,
26, at ten, and November 20, at
Attorney, Mr, Vincent, Bedford-

'cap, chymist and druggist, October
cmb.sr 20, at twelve, at Guildhall.
berw(ll, merchant, October 23, 30,
ven, at Guildhall. Attornies, Messrs.
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street, Soho, stationer, October £9,
mbcr 20, at (en, at Guildhall. At-
and Johnson, King's Bench-walks,

ughton, Staffordshire, dealer, Octo-
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toletar. Attomief, Messrs. Amt
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trietta-sueet, Cevent-gardsn,tallov-
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It. Warrand,
GI. upholsterer October 5,6, and
the Geo:gels:l, Dale street, Lira
Mose:nit and Fonler, I,ord-street,

lam Brown, Liierpool, merchants,
at twelve, at the George Inn, Dale,
proles, Messrs. Griffith and }Linde,

wcas:le-upon-Tyne, innkeeper and
ovember 1 and :10, at eleven, at the
upon-Tyne. Attornies; Messrs. Bell
tureh-yard ; or Mr. Dawson, New-

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14ER, OCTOBER 8.

c4.-cEsT FROM OLDHAM.

had hitherto been held at Old.

John Lees, was this morning
Inn, in this town. At a few
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'clock, Mr. Ashworth entered
liinself at the Coroner's table. •

'riling to Mr. Ross one of the
J here from The Times), you

ie Times Newspaper of Batur-
to have my opinion as to the
:ins. Do you now wish that I

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asked your opinion as to the

vn speech.
)o you wish my opinion of what
ben, Sir, I say that my name
t Paper coupled with the most
i—Ctlere the Coroner entered
his seatj.--Mr. Ammoant—l
is Paper contains the grostest
ler how any man could invent
pw Mr. Ross could have tbe as-
'aper to me. I shall read a few
ive it to you, Sir, to decide whe-
to be repeated? Mr. Ashworth
nr, extract from The Times, of
bile the Coroner was examining
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iworth, a Barrister, walked into
y the Learned Note-taker, whom
punity,charged on the preceding
:es for the Magistrates"—(this,
is also a gross falsehood, as Mr.°
a alluded to, has no connection
ragistrates).—" 'lley both took
toner's table. It was now one
lad met at nine ; and at a , full
strates at the Star Inn yesterday,
been instructed to appear this
zees Court. We believe the Coto-
h having been at that Meeting,
at to prove an alibi. CMr. Ross
worth all this timea--Gracietis
. Ashworth, is this to be endured?
that any man could have the un•
the atrocious malice, thus to iden-
n the public mind with the present
it appear that they were afraid of.
id had specially deputed me to act'
duty to see that such false impres-
[he Coroner, too, has not escaped.
a shameful charge, to ray, that if
barged with having attended the
;istrates, hi would Ind it &Seek
This was done in order to preju-
ind. Rumours and reports were
such a system of wilful misrepre-
be put a stop to. lam glad that
-ohibition of notes at first. • They
ted altogether, as their publication
idice the public mind. It is easy
at object they were taken; for the
Ir. Entwistle gave evidence, there
en by those who still have permis-
I areal to those who bear me, if
fins,/ dare Mr. floss state it as a
ployed by the Magistrates? Are
trines thus to be slandered? Are
emea to be thus defamed to the
was to be the system of reporting,
my reporting at all. The effects
leats were calculated and inteoded
hocking to reflect upon. I see the
as sent forth these falsehoods ilow
challenge him to prove the truth of
itements. Ile has said I saw the
that I acted with them. Ile has
over attended a consultation of the
I again challenge him to prove any
. I repeat they are infamous false-
t see the Magistrates—l do not act
their direction ; and if I have any
sting them, it is to complain that
erfered on the present occasion. But
lions Jo not stop here. I shall read

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a few more of those malicinus raggiseop; • Mr.' AA=
worth proceeded to read as sts
rash and unsuspecting spirit otchalt" (airily! ex.
claimed Mr. AShWerththe wolici is proiiituted
what charity could inhabit the breast of the writeit'of
such a malicious lissue' of misrepresentations?
" From the rash and unsuspecting spirit of cAarity,
we detached what we conceived extraneous to the
business oT the day. We were wrong—for alm-ost
all that followed was if not extraneous, strangely in-
congruous. We are fully convinced, and perhaps
others, when they read the sequel, will be of the same
opinion, that the order of proceeding was not en-
tirely fortuitous. Mr. Coroner gets into aukward
arguments respecting the publication of evidence, and
the publicity of his Court. Mr. Ashworth makes
himself acquainted with the arguments used before he
came into Court, and replies to them while he seems
to make a maiden harangue."
Mr. ASHWORTH—Here is a statement, which the..
writer must know to be false. I was, previously to.
my being 'employed on this occasion, so busy with
my family, that I knew nothing of what had taken
place at the Inquest. Does the Gentleman, whits he
speaks about my maiden speech, suppose that I am
anxious about public reputation, and that I take a
mighty deal of pains to prepare my speeches, and
then wish to have them considered impromptu? I
have no such feeling. This, however, is said to im-
press on the public mind, hat there exists a collu-
sion between you (to the Coroner) and me, injurious
to the ends of justice. It is endeavoured to lie shewn,
that the Coroner gets into situations of difficulty, and
that he gets out of them by help of my arguments.
Is this to be permitted ? I hope, and I will take the
responsibility of it upon myself, that the Coroner will
prevent Mr. Ross from taking notes. A man who
has acted as he has done is unfit to be the medium
of any communication to the Public. If suoh are
the men who are to inform the Public of what is
passing on such occasions as the present, what will
be the consequence ? Every thing which a man does
or says will be misrepresented, as it has now become
the fashion to misrepresent and expose every person
who may differ in politics from the Paper in which'
the accounts appear. The effect of this will be, that
any man who attempts to do his duty will be ex-
posed to danger, to the risk of his life, to assassina-
tion; yes,•l repeat it, to nothing less than assassina-
tion. Such would be the effect of those wilful false-
hoods and misrepreentations• of which I complain,
if continued. Such will be the consequences of those
vile attempts to degrade respectable individuals, for
I am respectable ; I defy any one to prove the con-
trary. They will prejudice the public mind, and
weaken public morals; they will dissolve that link
which binds society together, and man will become
.the enemy of man. I know not whether it was va-
nity, or that impudence which distinguishes Mr.
Rims, which induced him to put this paper into my
He proc.cntcd it tu tux with a smile on his'
face, but with rancour in his heart, for the purpose
of wounding my feelings. How, otherwise, cart I
I account for his attempting to make me read my own
degradation in the public mind, unless by supposing
that be had rancour and malice in his heart? I am
glad that this Paper has come into my hands, as it
has given me an opportunity of thus publicly re-
futing the calumnies it contains. I am a Barrister ;
and I defy any one to prove that I have ever, in
any instance, degraded my profession. I have not
4onspired with any person on this occasion, and at-
tend herelhe representative of my clients, and I at-
tend to their interests as far as my abilities enable
me.. lam determined to procure every number of
this Paper on this subject, and will let the Public
know what are the misrepresentations which have
been sent abroad by the Reporters of The Times.
This Paper had been given to him to let him ex-
amine if his speech was correctly given. That speech
was much abridged ; but it certainly was more cor-
rect than what appeared in The Cornier, who does
not profess to take any notes of what passes. This
Reporter also finds fault with the Comer and my-
self, for not having interfered when Mr. Battye
turned his back, indecorously, as it is stated, on Mr.
Harmer. Am I here to fight the battles of Mr. Battye
or Mr. Harmer? The Paper, after describing the in-
sult, says—" The Coroner and Counsel were both
silent." Is it to be thought that I have such a high
deference and veneration for Mr. Harmer, that I
should feel my blood boil when any real or supposed
offence is offered him (Mr. Harmer smiled)—that I
should immediately quarrel on his account ? But, be-
cause I have not done this, I am accused of a dere-
liction of duty. This is a part of the system pursued
against men who arc fulfilling their public duties. I
do not mix politics with my professional duties; at a
proper time I shall have no hesitation in declaring
what my politics are ; but they have nothing to do
with the present question. I feel I have been de-
graded by the malice of an individual (Mr. Ross
bowed). You may bow, Sir; but I ask you if the
statements in this Paper (The Times) are not a tissue
of falsehoods ?
Mr. R.—No, Sir, they are all true. I had the
statement of the Meeting of Magistrates from the
most respectable authority.
CORONER—State that authority.
Mr. AbIIWORTH—Aye, tell your authority.
Mr. R.—Certainly not.
Mr. ASHWORTH—You stated it as a fact, that I
was employed by the Magistrates.
Mr. R.—l was so informed, and I ought to have
mentioned it as a report.
CORONER—Silence. I forbid your further appear-
ance. in this Court; your conduct has been infamous.
Mr. AS,UWORTH—You are sight, Sir; I care not
what the consequettces may be, you are right in
turning him out ; he should not be allowed to be the
medium of communicating falselivd and deception
from the Court to the Public. (To Mr. R.)—You
have given it as a fact, that I was instructed by the
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the Coroner, .X said, rbelleve7—; tof dill room. . • -
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tsaa Si o—Silence, r. ': • . ' Coamirett-IniaVe no observations to make on the li r
ASII,VIORTH—Yos say, You believe ii *Mild publidation in-question. I did not see it until this
morning.' There is no slander which that Paper, or 11 11 :
Scat 'ler the Coroner to prove in eli6i? 1" '
R.—Yes; but Igoon to add, "1 am con- the other. London Papers can publish; that can affect • , 1
I," &c.; yeas seethe distin7tion. me. "Evil speaking, lying, and slander," seem to be , i
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. ASHWORTH (after having again read that pas- the general practice at present. I was not present ;1 I. ,
n The Timcs, where it was said that the order at any Meeting of the Magistrates, nor Piave I acted - :1; 1. sk.
ptoceeding was not entirely fortuitous)—Now with tfient. I have acted as Coroner in this County 1 1 t
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entirely. so; I was wit.' myfhinify until Mon- for twenty years, and no one, I believe, can impugn •
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vening, and so occupied,, that , until I entered my conduct during that period. I defy the Editor
Dun, I had n lot the slightest' communication of The Times to do.so. I feel shielded by my cha- • 1 I 7.
my man but Mr. Cooke. I had not even rime racter from any slander which may be published .1
id the depositions of the two previous days. against me. The office which I hold compels me to '
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Ibservations I made, were from what Mr. Cooke sly thus much. As these slanders regard myself, I' - 1 i'/,',1 • i , i
ae on our way to Oldham. There was no con- 'clffy them. . .
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ice, no arrangement on my part, but what Mr. ASHWORTH said; that henceforth he would • 1 1
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later! from the falsehood of this Reporter, who make it his business to examine the accounts given in' 1
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I knew; 'atnd came to, answer, the arguments ..the Papers, for the purpose of detecting their errors,' • ~ ri , ~
In my absence. These arc th:e-, statements of and in order to prevent the public mind from ileitis."
[WI, whose fairness and candour, and regard to led astray on this subject. The Times was not, +tow.' • ~ ' ,' ,
place him.on so high a ground. These are ever, the only Paper which had published•mis-state- • 1
atements of that man, who, on being prevented meats. In the York Herald It was said, that the ,
taking notes, compares himself to an individual evidence of Mr. Basnett was corroborated by Dr. ' . ,
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lived long, since; but I'll give, you his own Cox, whereas the contrary was the fact. i ' . •
s:— , Mr. HARMER observed, that the evidence given i i , : '
.. Ross—l did not corn are myself to that indi- was matter of consideration for the Jury, and ought .
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. not to commented upon. He was- sorry to inter- , Ii I 1
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•. Asitsecorrir read the following passage from rapt the learned Gentleman, but this was a matter ,t '
Times :—" From this time I sat an inactive of serious importance. ii . t '
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r, and excited among the crowded audience a The CORONER 'said, he would prevent all note- I: 1. 1 ..
g respecting The Times similar to that which taking, as well for' the Country Papers as those in 1 4
romans of old entertained on missing the image London. This would prevent all misrepresentation. ! 1
issius on a funeral procession, from which it was , Mr. ASHWORTH said, the power of doing so was ,`t
ribed by a stupid and lawless tyrant." certainly vested in the Coroner; but the innocent • i 4
me persons laughed at the conclusion of this ex- ought not to be punished for the guilty. It was, how-
ever, for him to decide. . . i
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r.Ross—Mr. —I am happy to perceive that you Ccilioetft—The Public are intentionally misled. , 4
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dr. Ashworth are for once of the same opinion. If no notes be taken, no statements can be published. ' ' i, . . ,f. : •
IRONERSiIeRCE. (This threat was not carried into execution with re. .
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r. AsnwonritL--Here is the famous patriot ; look spect to the Country Papers.) .
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m. Was there ever such intolerable vanity? I Mr. ASHWORTH said, there was another subject to .
ure the friends of Cassius will esteem him less which Ire wished to call the attention of the Court. . •
finding him represented in the person of Mr. It appeared from the London Courier (he made no :I ,
.—CMr. Ashworth next read an extract from difference of Papers), that the Gentlemen of the Jury .
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Times, the substance of which was, that he the had privately received written rapers, containing the .1
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mei.) did not voluntarily alarm the Coroner by statements of a 'man, who had been called as an tel.. • ,
ouncing the monosyllable " Times," but that dence, but who, from conscientious motives had re-
having mentioned it, some altercation then going fused to be sworn. If any such papers had been received •j 1 ' '
msed.j It appears that there is something dread- by the Jury, they ought to have been given up with
ven in the name of this Paper. True, there is; feelings of indignation against the person who sent . i •
I is from its being made the medium of misre-
,them. Was it to be borne that he, who, from what . ,
rotation and falsehood ; because it employs men he called a conscientious feeling, refused to be sworn, I i i'. • .i'
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care not what they do, provided they attain the should state behind backs what there was no oppor- il. -‘ • 1'
for which they are emplciyed. In this Paper tunity of his being cross-examined upon. The Gen- ,
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hoods are asserted as truths. 'V Wis it not asto- tleman who. was said to have so given his opinion pri.
ing that any man should give to the Public as vately, was a medical man too. He called upon- the .' ' t 1
what he had heard as reports? Who, reading jdry to state, if any, and what paper, had been sent ~ .‘, ,
would imagine it to be a report? Any one to them?
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ing it would take it for granted that it was a fact The Foreman of the Jury—(to Mr. Asnwonee)— .'
:h had come to the knowledge of the writer, I will not answer any question of your's ;it it the I I '
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t comes an observation on what was said by Mr. Coroner who ought to put any such question. .11 :
mer. I respect Mr. Harmer very much ;he has CORONER—I do ask it; what paper have you re- -*lll . •• ‘A/ i, ,
a good deal, and with great ability. But he is , •
ceived ?
le to ask me "if my blood curdled on the 16th The Foreman—l received a written paper, but I ) , •
;int ?'"fhe Reporter adds, " This was said with have not read it. • t , ,
lendous emphasis, and produced a strong expres- The names of the other Jurors were called over, .
of feeling.' and they all, save one or two, said they had received ' •
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Ir. Ross—ls the word " tremendous" inserted? written papers.
;DRONER—If you do not keep silence I shall order One Juror—l received a paper on my way to Old-
out of Court, and I'll take care that my order -ham, but hearing that it was from Mr. Earnshaw, I
)beyed too. threw it over the wall unread. .1 i i
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Ir. ASHWORTH—Yes, the word " tremendous" is Another Juror—l read the paper sent to me. `l'! . :,1 ' ,
:rted. I was to be cut down—crushed. I wonder CORONER—You must give up those papers. -1 I
vas not communicated to The Times that I had Mr. Ammons's' was glad he had -given the Juryl , ; i •
ome a mummy from that moment. There are an opportunity of vindicating themselves from an im- • l'
i insinuations against you [to the Coroner.—You potation of having acted improperly. He was pleased ..
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indirectly accused of being a corrupt party on to find that the majority of them had prudently ab-
occasion. stained from reading these papers. He pledged him- ~. 1 1: '
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: RON ER— I have not seen the Paper. self that the author of these papers should be pu-
gr. ASH wonrst— You are accused of having asked "
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nished : he was guilty of a misdemeanour, and should I
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pertinent questions. certainly bb proceeded against. The Jury also had . I ' e •
Ar. ltoss—l do not think there are any such ob- acted improperly, but doubtless it arose from igno- .
vations in The Times.- ranee. They ought to recollect the solemn duty ':
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Mr. ASHWORTH—There are; I'll shew them to which devolved upon them; they were also to re-
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Paper, but did member that the Trial by Jury was the great but- i
t point out the wswd "impertinent:') fle cOnti- wank of English liberty, and that it was necessary to, • t - ''•
ed—As I have now got possession of this Paper, I justice to keep their minds free from prejudice. - •It' i! . i
all keep it, (he put it in his pocket). Mr. HARMER begged to fay a word or two on this i . 1,. tl.
Mr. Ross—Am I allowed to say any thing ? occasion. It was insinuated against him, a few days i I t
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CORONER—What do you wish to say ? since, that he would be proved to have made too tree
Mr. Ross—l have several observations to make, if with th Ie Jury. 1 , ,
sin allowed to address thb Court. Mr 'ASHWORTH asked by whom that insinuation
CORONER—Can you contradict the charges against was thrown out ?It certainly was not by him. I
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iu ?—Mr. Ross—Will you allow me to speak ? Mr. HARMER said, the insinuation came from the '0 ..
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CORONER—WiII you give up the authority from Coroner and Mr. Barrow. He did not knos whe- : .
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horn you received the account of the Meeting of the *tiler the circumstance now mentioned had given rise .;i 'r , , i
agistt kites ? to that insinuation. He had been
,told that Mr. '$ 1 1) ;
Mr. Ross—l wish to address the Court. I did not Earnshaw was anxious to vindicate himself, and ex- I'.l ,' 1 ..
y that I would undergo an examination. plain the disorder under Which his patitnt laboured. Ni !.i .- il i
CORONER—You are a dangerous man; it is im- He (Mr. H.) told Mr. E. that he ought not to do any 1 ' µ t
roper to let you remain in the room. I ordered you thing of the kind, while the Jury were Sitting', as it 11 s ,i':
at of Court at Oldham, and I now forbid you to re- might tend to bias their minds. This Vis all that he rlain here. You are a very dangerous man. knew, and he thought that his advice would hay, 1:'..: -. '
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Mr. Ross—Am I not to say any thing in reply to been attended to and acted upon. He had been in- ' 'l ri '
re charges made against me? formed that two or three columns of the London • 1
CORONER—No; yon cannot contradict them. Courier were occupied with comments on the pro- - I. ' ,
Mr. As:mon-kir—Allow him to proceed, Sir, I ceedings at Oldham ; he hoped the Coroner would ''i
could wish to hear what he haste say. express his disapprobation of this conduzi. I :4'
CORONER—WeII, then, I will listen to you, though Mr. A snwoern—The Cor,..ner is not the repre•ero ii •
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is wasting the time of the Court. tative of the Courier. i 1 I . 1
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Mr. Ross—l shall oat attempt to make a formal . CoRDN ER..4 hays something else to do, besides at- 't.
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peech, as lam unequal to it. I tending tothese matters. ~
CORONER—You are unable to make a correct one. Mr. Haisitra—(to r•lr. ASHWORTH)-...-I hope you, V i
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Mr. Ross—l will plainly state the truth. Sir, will not allow this to pass unnoticed. '• i : l ; i
CORONER••••-•I will not hear you ; you must go out Mr. ASHWORTH...4 have not'seen the Comments tti I
Idle rooms Constable, take Mr. Ross out of the room. which you allude. 1 ,
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A Constable put his hand on Mr. Ross. Mr. HARMER, in referring to the subject of which
Mr. AgHWORTII—Use no more force than is neces- be had or igivall.- spoken, observed, that his friend, : i. 1.
ary.—Constable—He will not go nut. : Mr. Denison, had received a letter, which he (Mr. ' i, , ,i
Other Constables—We'll take him out. Denison) believed to be on the subject of Mr. *Earn- I :.
Conoraat and Mr. A sirwonril—(together to the shaw's communication ; but he-(Mr. Harmer) had apt f
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Corm/nit—Let us now proceed with the Inquest.
Mr. Aurvroften next took notice of another par
sage in The Times upon which he had already Inn-
*redeemed, in which the Reporter stated that he (Mr.
Ashworth) hactadteitted that he was employed as
the advocate of the Magistrates. This statement, be
(Mr. A.) declared to be totally false,
The first witness examined was Robert Newtry, of
UniOn-street, Minchester. Saw the Meeting on
16th, first at the Albion, betwixt eleven and twe
Observed many people coming from Stockport, Oa.
haps four or 5000, marching like soldiers in reek
and file, many of them with very large sticks ;—•
thought them rather inconvenient for walking with
—some of them were carried on the shoulders, some
other ways. Saw a coach with this body of people,,
about the middle, some persons on the outside; one
of them, Mr. Moorhouse, took off his hat and shouted.
Afterwards saw a larger body ae come down
Oldham-street ; walked down Moseley-street with
them—some had papers in their hats, some had not.
Went to York-street ; wanted to see one of the Offi-
cers of the Yeomanry Cavalry. Afterwards went to
St. James's-square where the Constables were assem-
bled. Went to Mount-street. Observed people still
coming in in continuation. Saw Mr. Hunt come, but
does not know the street.—CA map was handed to
witness, which he examined.j—lt must be in Dickin-
son-street. Afterwards left that house, and came to
the ground again ; supposes SO or 40 yardi from
Mr. Buxton's house. Observed Mr. Hunt come on
the Hustings, and heard him address the people for
a quarter of an hour • then saw some Yeomanry come
on the ground, by the cottage wall ; they occupied
the ground where he then stood, perhaps text yards
from the hustings. Yeomanry Cavalry halted for a
few minutes, then came forwards towards the hust-
ings. People, when the Yeomanry Cavalry came to
the round, shouted and waved their hats and sticks.
Yeomanry Cavalry, previous to advancing, waved
their swords and cheered. Ran with the crowd a
little way before the horses, in the direction of the
hustings. Left flank of Yeomanry Cavalry then
passed him. Had not passed far before stones or
brickbats were thrown amongst Yeomanry Cavalry.
Then the confusion became very general ; can scarcely
answer afterwards. Some part of Yeomanry Cavalry
might be at the hustings before stones were thrown.
After that the people began to disperse, and the other
soldiers came upon the ground. They passed him,
some went towards the Chapel, some towards the
hustings. Saw Mr. Hunt in the custody of Nadin,i
then joined the Constables that were going to Mr.
Buxton's house. Saw Mr. Hunt taken from the stage.
Yeomanry Cavalry came on in a body towards the
hustings, at a canter. Saw nothing but the confusion
amongst the people. Yeomanry Cavalry made a
temporary pause and waved their swords. Conceived
it from the opposition of the people. Appeared rather
c )nfused. Thinks he saw Mr. Birley precede them,
but did not see the Trumpeter. Constables were
around. Saw yo blows struck from the time Yeo-
manry Cavalry first entered the crowd to the time
they passed him. Saw no blows struck by Yeomanry
Cavalry till the time they passed the hustings. Did
not hear any admonition or warning before Yeomanry
Cavalry entered the crowd. Followed the Constables
to Mr. Buxton's house, where Mr. Hunt paused as if
wishing to address the people; he was, however,
forced into the house, when the report of pistols were
heard by witness towards Deansgate, at this time be-
tv:ixt Mount-street and scaffold. Then saw the 15th
and Yeomanry Cavalry galloping after the people in
different parts of the field. People were running, but.
this was before Mr. Hunt was taken from the ground,
and whilst he was in the house. In a few minutes
tl-.e people were gone off the field.—CMr. Barrow
came into Court.)—Saw no wound given upon the
fizld ; saw wounded people after. Saw no woman
lying in Cooper's yard. Saw Constables striking with
their staves in different parts of the field, apparently
to disperse the people. Saw'them strike or lay hold
of people on the hustings.
By Mr. Astiwolarst—Saw a body coming from
Stockport, keeping step like soldiers. Never saw
such a number of people at church, market, or fair.
Did not hear any word of command in passing the
Albion Hotel. The people on the coach seemed to
head one party, though, from flags in different parts
of the line, they must be in divisions. (The heat
was intolerable, the room was so small ; several other
rooms were suggested to the Coroner, which were
not at that time attended to.) Never saw a body of
people come into Manchester in a similar order ;
from the appearance of their countenances, and every
thing, 1 was soYry for them. I said I was afraid
there would be blood spilled before night. I said
there was a young lad, an acquaintance of mine, I
wished to speak to him ; thought he could do no
good. Gentlemen with me were of the same opi-
nion with myself, with respect to the alarm. Mr.
Barrett said, as soon as they get past I will go home
and protect my property from these people. Saw
several flags, or.e inscribed—" No Corn Laws:—
ThirJAs one had the figure of Justice with the scales
in her hand. Went from thence to the Infirmary-
gardens, where I saw people coming from the Old-
ham-road. Stockport people had music with them
playing. Those from Oldham were more numerous
than those from Stockport, but they went in the
same order. I think they could not have marched
so without previous training. I noticed persons
passing along each division giving directions. 1-
think they had two sets of flags and Caps of Li-
berty. Many of them had large sucks, some walking
with them, some bad them over their shoulders.—
The Oldham party had four or five flags, and per-
haps two Caps of Liberty. Cannot recollect any par-
ticular expressions of alarm, but learnt as much from
other people. Thinks many of the shops were shut
up in Piccadilly. Was doing no business myself,
and thinks no business was doing in town. Saw
another body of people come up Peter-street with
Mr. Hunt. Have lived in Manchester about six
years. The bodies were not Manchester people,—
They came towards the hustings,. and gradually
formed round. There was a great deal of shouting
and waving of hats and sticks from the people who
'were coming on and those already assembled. Saw
no Manchester people come on the ground in large
bodies. They had hats on when they were round
-the hustings. The hustings were surrounded by
strangers. Saw Mr. Hunt arrive on the ground, but

cannot *peak to hisidetity. 'lam Was alusie play-
*gond four or Ave Bags waving ; thought there
were Caps of Jirres ty on the top of the flog pohis.—.:
Saw Mr. Hurt o near the hustings, but tax situ*.
tion Intac my view. Saw a black lag near
the Lusting*-; white was the prevailing colour of
the others. eisinet recollect seeiag_any
_shins green.
Think I saw a dagger on the -'p% or slineeo
thing of,the kind; do not recollect the
Thous* all the Rags were attached to the huttlip,
q
Hes- rd Mr. Hunt address the people, but does
recollect what he said. The Yeomanry Cavalry wwe
deceived by the people -with shouts and waving of
hats and sticks, which appeiired to be in ridicule of
them. The Yeomanry Cavalry were led noisy an
individual ; 'constables went before them to the
hustings. I think Nadin was amongst them. Saw
stones thrown when the Yeomanry Cavalry charged.
Some of the Yeomanry Cavaly might be up to the
hustings. Ining up to the hustings did not sae
any individual of the Manchester Yeomant7 Ca-
valry use either the flat or sharp side of his sword..:-..
I think the bases must have trodden upon some psi*
sons. At the time I saw them I thought myself la
as much danger as others. After the stones were
thrown, I was irdiindthein. I think I heard the re-
rat of pistols shOrtly after Mr.. Hunt was taken
from the hustings. I saw the Cheshire Yeomanry
Cavalry come when they were removing Mr. Hunt.
I think they went quicker than the hianchester Yeo-
manry Cavalry. Don't recollect them brandishing
their swords. The 15th Hussars came as very, ra-
pidly. Did not observe any greater violence on -the
part of the Manchester Yeomanry than 'on the part
of the others.

Examined by Mr. Hanstaa—The parties who came
past the Albion were composed of men and women.
I never saw such a body:tome in such regular order.
They came in step, which was more imposing on my
mind than the appearance of a snob. I never saw
the different trades in London go out to their bean-.
feasts. I never saw the firemen in procession in Lon-
don. Do not recollect the processido in Manchester
at the time of the restoration of Louis XVIIL--1
thought these bodies formed a large mass of dange-
rous people, yet went within ten or fifteen yards c 4,
the hustings. I admit the women had no Inns, nei-
ther had the children any. There was nothing mili-
tary in the shout of Mr. Moorhouse. The field was
cleared in five or six minutes after the Yeomanry
Cavalry charged. I had been under the Magistrates'
e
window, but heard no Riot Act read. Yeo-
manry Cavalry came perhaps at sharp trot, in an
orderly manner. I think they entered the crowd at
a canter. I saw a gentleman speak to one of the of-
ficers at the time, but do notnow recollect whom he
was. I heard no orders given from the windows, or
any notice of their advance. I was a Special Con-
stable on that day. The number of Constables in
the body to which I was attached might be 70 or
80. They were furnished with sticks, and went in
procession to the field. I did not know that the mi-
litary were to attack the people—had not heard so.
I did not know that the Yeomanry Cavalry were to
come in on the people. Yeomanry Cavalry had swords
drawn when they charged. I run with the crowd
when they were charged. I think the people might
have got out by Peter-street. I think there were
50,000 people on the field at the time they were
charged. I did not see any body struck by the sword
at the time of the Yeomanry Cavalry going to the
hustings, I believe many were thrown down in the
charge towards the hustings. I cannot swear there
were none cut in the progress to the hustings.--.
I was cut at myself, at the time Mr. Hunt was in
custody, but did not recollect by whom. Do not re-
Follect having said, "d--n you, do you see me, Mr.
" Do you knaw Mr. Fox ? I know some of the
!Yeomanry Cavalry. I think stones were thrown be-
fore Mr. Hunt was taken into custody. I will swear
that they had not kir. Hunt in custody at the tithe
the stones were thrown The people began to disperse
when the Yeomanry Cavalry appeared upon the
ground. I think they- were struck with terror. They
ran from the Yeomanry Cavalry. I did not see the
soldiers overtake them and strikethem. There might
have been soldiers in the direction of the firing, but
did not see any.
Mr. HA RMER asked witness the names of such gen-
tlemen of his acquaintance as were in the corps of
Manchester Yeomanry Cavalry ? which question was
objected to by Mr. Ashworth.
The CORONER said he would allow Mr. Harmer to
e.sk whom he saw cut.
Mr. HARMER said he charged the whole of the
Manchester Yeomanry Cavalry as principals, but the
Coroner did not believe his evidence to have estab-
lished that charge.
Witness resumed—l do not think a twentieth of
the crd‘vd were women and children—perhaps about
a hundredth. I think the people might have dispersed
before the Yeomanry Cavalry got round the hustings.
Examined by Mr. HARMER—I think the people
might have cleared round the hustings before the
Yeomanry Cavalry had charged.
Costonen desired dne half of the people at the bot-,
tom end of the room to withdraw, the heat was &a .
very oppressive.
Edward Owen, Attorney—l do not belong to the
Manchester Yeomanry Cavalry. I was a Special
Constable on August 16th. I did not observe stones
or sticks on the ground previous to the people coming.
I went up Moselerstreet towards Piccadilly, about
York-street, I observed many people running towards
Piccadilly. I saw large bodies of people apparently
coming from towards Oldham and Stockport. I
heard many of them repeat the word " left,' as they
stepped on. There was great difference in the man-
ner of walking; some walked better than others.—
There were women and children amongst them, and.
some few girls. The proportion of women and
children was but a small one, perhaps it might be a
tenth ; but I speak doubtfully. There were two or
three Caps of Liberty. I did not observe music. I
noticed the inscriptions, but do not recollect them
now. I did not observe any thing particularly vio=
lent in the inscriptions. When this body passed, I
thought it looked rather formidable, but I did not
speak to any body. I heard the 1e shout as they
passed a coach opposite the people
Bear, on the
dickey of which stood Mr. Moorhouse. The crowd
huzzaed and shouted. I do not say Moorhouse
shouted. This was all I observed in respect to that
body. I afterwards went to Shudo•hill, and saw a patty
come from Royton. When they had reached the. 1
middle of Old Mill-Bate there came a shout from ,

b&W ntore'llise a running fire then arrigshelltet.-
All am opplesettesa
men side stole.
I
and observed eE*PPa als°9
with sticks in their
in
hands, who appeared to be director, of the people.
this, said, "We ate not come to harm you; we
nupetheiindanr shluttrrs,bwaill Ithl:einbaimmenlantsin frotitgoallftet o t
will
do you no harm." The shopkeepers continued to
shut up their shops. There then came a shout from
behind—" Go on ; and they went on. There were
probably three or four flags with this body. There
was snore then onejlip of Liberty; but cannot say
whether more that:lila. In point of step, this bo
frOwaras mare
regularity of theirthe s t other.step, that I at
they y h convinced been
practising. They stepped in the common time of
soldiers when walking. I saw a bugle-inan about
the centre of the body. He sounded it the greater
part of the way through the market-place. I thought
that when that body returned through the town there
erigfit be some putrid violence committed ; but sup-
posed the leaders would endeavour to keep them
quiet on their "own account. Every thing was
very still, and that made it more awful. When the
black flag came, with " Equal Representation or
Death," some person uttered an exclamation of sur-
prise—" What will this come to?" I do not recollect
any thing upon the flags except twohands clasped to-
gether. Isaw women and children with this body; but
the proportion was not so great as with the others.-
-I stationed myself near the Chapel, but nearer to
Deensgate. I did not see any other bodies. The
greater proportion appeared to be strangaes. The
townspeople stood on the outside of Meeting as
much as they could. I waited an hour be-
fore Mr. Hunt came. Before rfrhad *observed
bills and placards stuck up in different parts of the
town, 'warning the people from coming. The purport
of the Placard was this The Boroughreeve and
Constables warn the people from attending the Meet.
ing this day, and to keep their servants and children
within doors." I saw a green flag about the stage,
bin it was subsequently removed. The Royton body
had a number of sticks,. stout sticks, though they
would do for walking with. I saw Mr. Hunt come
to the ground, and a great body of people, and two
boards, with the words, " Order, order!" I saw Mr.
Hunt's own cap of liberty. Heard a very great shout
and clapping of hands. I saw Mr. Hunt on the
stage, and heard him say the word " Gentlemen."—
I recollect one inscription—" Let us die like men,
and not be sold like slaves!" On the pole of cue of
the flags I saw the representation of a pike; It was
red colour. Several.people round me said it was a
pike. Mfapprehensions were increased by these ap-
pearances ; but, on communicating them to several
people, they said, " The people will be quiet if they
let them alone." I went nearer the hustings after-
Mr..klunt came on.
A imp was now handed over, and witness descri-
bed his situation in the field. I ran from the spot
where I was up Peter-sfieet, and saw fifty or sixty of
the Manchester Yeomanry Cavalry ; the people around
were hissing and groaning at them. I did not no-
tice whether it was universal or not ; I had my eyes
upon the Yeomanry Cavalry all the time, until they
surrounded the hustings ; for I was surprised to see
them ; did not observe any thing done by the people
when the Yeomanry Cavalry advanced to the hus-
tings, there did appear a momentary resistance, but
whether occasioned by the density of the crowd. I
can't say. I observed a pause when they were ad-
vancing, but thought it occasioned by the density of
the crowd ; I observed nothing but the density of the
crowd which could cause the check. Ido not recol-1
lea that the Cavalry were striking any body ; but
the facts I have heard since make me doubt on the
subject. I did not observe the purpose for which
they were striking. •
[The crowd was now very great, and Mr. Asa-
worm desired a number of Manchester Constables
might be sent for.]
Witness resume —I did not see any body cut;
had the blows which I sato been given with the sharp
side, they certainly must have killed some persons.
The pressure of the crowd bore me away towards
the Quakers' Meeting-house ; many stones and bricks
were thrown then from the yard, supposed either for
the Constables or Yeomanry.
EA man brought in Thomas Smithers for unruly
conduct, and he was obliged to withdraw.]
I did not observe any of the 15th Hussars there at
that time. The stones were about the size of my
hand, and some pieces of brick. I did Dot hear any
pistols fired at that time, but recollect some firing at
the time they were taking Mr. Hunt to the New'
Bailey, which I thought in the direction of Lad-lane.
I saw the Cheshire Yeomanry on the ground; at the
time the bustle was over, I saw the 15th driving the
people off the flags. I cafiaot say the conduct of the
15th Hussars was more violent than that of the Man-
chester Yeomen.

Examined by Mr. HARSIER.I saw several wci-
men and children in the first body. The first body
was marching, and some of them giving the word,
it Left, left." I allow there is no High Treason in
.learning to march. I was doubtful whether the peo-
ple would be allowed to return home peaceably; the
placard did not intimate that the people would be
dispersed by the military. Several persons said the,
people would be quiet if they were let alone. I did
not see any one struck by the Yeomanry Cavalry
until the major part had got to the hustings. • I saw
them strike after they had surrounded the hnstingt.
The people about the hustings were very much
pressed together. In the spot where the Manchester
Yeomanry paused, it was very much crowded. A
person stationed in a window might have seen as
much of these transactions as I did. When the Yeo-
manry Cavalry went to the hustings, I did not see
any person precede them except the trumpeter.
In the course of this examination, Mr. HARMER
observed, that the evidence of -a Special Constable
was not, in justice, admissible on this Inquest, as the
Special Constables had been proved by various wit-
nesses to have acted with great violence towards the
people, and consequently every member of that body
must be deemed as a party accused.
Mr. ASHWORTH referred Ito The Theses, in which
Mr. Harmer was distinctly reported to have chal-
lenged the Special Constables present at the Meet-
ing to contradicts if they could, the testimony ad-
duced on his part.
Mr. HARMER declared, that he did not recollect to
have uttered any such challenge ; but if he bad, he
must certainly retract the doctrine which it implied.

Jose_p_h Nadin—ls Deputy Constatle of
ter. Was on the ground on the 16th.
warrant to be executed that day. Had not t.
rant. Delivered it to Mr. Rutter. Has aprii
him to search for it, but has not got it. si'c,
Mr. Hulton, Mr. Wright, Mr. Marriott, ar
ethers. It was to arrest Henry Hunt,
Jolmmo, and Knight. EA copy was now
Kadin, and he said it appeared like the ,
did not recollect the Christian names of any k.
Received it at the hands of the Magistrates.
it would be out of his power to execute it \sit
assistance of the military. Said so from the ,
Kele and the instruments they had in their
were linked together between the Mat
boost and the hustings. Their arms
other a great many deep. Some had
puny large sticks. One man had a
iron, which appeared part of a palisado.
self ascertained they were possessed of
instruments. Thought it not possible
*power to -execute the warrant. Told MI
would be impossible to serve the warrant.
Andrew brought two letters out of the 3-
the Magistrates were, which I delivered
mounted constables, but heard no mesa{
minutes the Manchester Yeomanry ma,
pearance. They rode to the side of the
house where the Magistrates were sitt
Captain Birley receive orders, and asked
till the 15th Hussars came up? Somebodl
'them, and they went down immediately
gags. I followed them. I think no constab)
before them. I followed them to serve
Mr. Moore, Mr. Clayton, and Mr.
there. I understood the Yeomanry C.
assisting me in executing the warrant,
not have liked to serve it myself. In
hustings I did not observe the Yeoma.
strike any person. I executed the warram
got to the hustings. I pulled Johnson
off the hustings by the legs, and rec(
upon my arm. There was not a poss
warrant being executed had I had
number of olficers.

Upon Mr. HARMER'S putting a qui
witness, he refused to answer, until th
stated by whom he was employed or atu
terfere on this occasion. Mr. H. then
letter from the father of John Lees—(m,
in the Snix Qf Saturday )--adding, that:
league, Mr. Denison, had also received
to act, signed by nearly 1,000 inhabitant
keepers of the Township of Oldham.

The CORONER and Mr. Asnwoarn decl
selves satisfied upon reading the letter
Lees, Nadin was directed to answer '
of Mr. Harmer.

Mr. HA AMER.—NOW, Mr. Nadin, perhaps
condescend to answet my questions.

Nadin resumed—l knew of no arrant
that day betwixt civil and military power,
dispersion of the Meeting. I did not kr
chester Yeomanry were to disperse the
the sword. I drew my men behind the
Cavalry, that they might have room to
the hustings. I should be very sorry te
military- in executing such a process as
Here the COILONaR insisted that the
be cleared, in order to mitigate the heat.
Nadin resumed—l did not hear Biel
that he had a warrant. I had been do\
constables before the military arrived.
the warrant long before it was executed,
Mr. Hultion. The Yeomanry Cavalry we
was not on the ground. I said I could
it without the military. I had walked dot
the hustings, but received nu violence,
there is no one more obnoxious to the r
tnyselE When the Yeomanry Cavalry
many ran away. I do, not know whether
manry Cavalry trotted or cantered.
trodden down, not a sword uplifted, nor
cut. There is a bar of iron at the office,
Mr. Cooper. I did not hear of any railin
sado being
brokenn down. I did not see
knocked I did not see any persoi.
Mr. Hunt with a sword. One man struts
with a stick, but it fell on my shoulder.
body strike at him, and Mr. Hunt know,
is true or not. I said I would take the ce
custody if he struck again. I cannot
manry Cavalry were not cutting at the
flags, when I had Mr. Hunt in custod,
nothing of the arrangement of the military
appeared. I did not say the day before,
Reformers did not make a row, there wr
made for them. I did not say so.
Examined by Mr. AsfivrOßTH—l Jo
any thing of the law in the case of serving
The civil power could not make way.
military had cleared the way, they did •
to execute the warrant. Before I receil
rant, I went down to see whether I conk
myself, and saw one man who had a kind
in his hand, which seemed to have come
kick.
Examined by the Colionast—l think
preceded the rest of the Yeomanry Cavalry
that the Riot Act had been read, br
or heard it read myself. I did not see
thrown but one, which bit me when I
Jame off the hustings. I heard .
kin I took Mr. Hunt. I did not see
WIN aid inflicted, either before or after -
arrest. Before I took Mr. Hunt to the 1%
I saw the Hussars and the Cheshire Yeom
'sky on the ground. I had got a green '
I gave to Mr. Trafford.
W. Booth, Beadle—ls a constable attach
Police of Manchester ; was on the ground
16th of August. I did see the Yeomanry
before they went to the hustings. I did P
body struck before they got to the front
ton's house. I was on the ground at that .
stood opposite the house where the Magistrates were.
skiing. I was opposite the door. I was knockei
tiara at the back of the houses. The people were
asswahllad at the place where I was knocked dowN,
wi
betwixt the houses and Moseley-street. I was strut:
:
with a stick on the back of the head, and went do •
I went on to the corner of Cross-street ; I had 01
hard work to pass alongn. Red Cross-street. SeYer'u
personsbe4°) to
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