Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-08-16

the work in hand, and destoyed the frames. A
few witnesses of this transaction came to Nor.
wich on Friday, for the purpose OF giving in
formation of these illegal acts, and on their re.
turn they were mai outside of St Stephens
gates, and Unidentified as informers, by the WV
mondham rioters. Every possible outrage was
resorted to by these infatuated men, who drag
ged the witnesses through the roads, bearing
them most numerically, and afterwards pump,
ing upon them until life was nearly gone. Yes
terday (Tuesday) was the time appointed by
the Magistrates Of the county for the further
hearing Of the witnesses at the Shire-Hail, stu
ate below the castle. About 4 O'Clock in the
afternoon, il was announced that the witnesses
were in the city, and coming on the Castle Hill
in three coaches; and though guarded by a
strong military detachment, the rioters were
resolved to murder them if possible, or at any
late prevent them from getting TO the Shire
Hall. The carriages were proceeding from
AllSaints' Green, over St. Johns Timber Hill,
into Golden Ball-lane, the. extremity of which
lane opens to the Castle Hill, when they were
driven by the mob in a contrary direction, viz:
on to Scoles' Green, which has but one open
ing for carriages and horsemsn; the others be-
ing narrow lanes, impossible except to those
on foot. In the mean time, other bands Of riot
ers seized a wagon and overthrow II, so as to
block up the entrance to the only spass which
leads to the hill; whilst others seized two hav
carts and a tumbril, and after ulsetting them,
they were fastened by ropes so as to barricade
the entrance through the iron gates which lead
direct 10 the Castle over the arched bridge
Thus all communication was cut off. By this
mastery manoeuvre, between Scoles Green and
the Castle. The Riot Act was then read by
MIR. Alderman Francis, moanted on horseback,
accompanied by several brother Magistrates,
and special constables. amidst showers Of stones
and brickbats. Mr.. F was twice struck or the
head, and obliged to be escorted of the hill by a
detachment Of soldiers. The rioters pelted the
soldiers in every direction. The 18th Lancers,
the Norfolk Yeomanry Cavalry, and the Staff
Of the Militia were drawn out for the absolute
protection of the Castle (Which even now,
whilst am writing this narration, has a garri-
son within the building!)
The Lapcers and Cavalry (now six o'clock)
charged the mob, when several were desperate
iy wounded. For about three quarters of an
hour the immense Castle hill, covered with the
multitude, and the military force in combat,
presented a most awful scene. The witnesses
after detention Of near six hours, were con-
,eyed safely into the Castle Fresh de,ach-
ments Of Lancers have entered the city this
morning, and are ready TO act at a moments
notice. Crowds are still assembled round the
Castle gales, which are not opened as usual for
prumenaders to pass to The gravel walks around
this ancien, building. How long the Witnesses
may be compelled TO endure their. forced and
ve1atious imprisonment, it is impossible 10 tell,
Gas danger is still abroad" Several rioters
are in custody, but the ringleaders, as usual,
have escaped.
FURTHER 5& AsTsss VI SNs ouOrr.-.
bout an hour aflrl the mail left yesterday some
other Witnesses. that had been brought up for
examination, were escorted out of Norwich TO
Wymondham by about thirty of The yeomanry
The obnoxious witnesses, who first gave the
information 20 their employers, left the castle
at four in the morning, when all was quiet.
The examinations before the magistrates con-
tinued the whole of yesterday. and ended with
the commiual Of several Of the rioters for trial
at our ensuing ~assizes. From the best informa-
ton I can obtain, about thirty persons, includ-
ing the military, were wounded, more or less
severely.
It is reported that one of the men pumped
upon on rriuay mas uleu w lhe hospi'ai. u
attack and defence Of Tuesday by the %rio'ers,
was a well organized systematic plan to OBJ
struct the passage Of the Witnesses, The mill
,ary force in the first instance was evidently
defeated.-The conflict did not end until half
past nine at night. Much further mischief Is
anticipated in the assize week, when the wit
nesses will be brough, up to confront the &C
cused.
From the democratic Press.
MIR. BUCHANAN'S LETTER.
We had the only copy Of this letter which