The Sun. — 1842-08-15 (London, England)

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 appearance in the street, and their demand was complied 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 looking 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 stationed 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 Magistrates 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 menacing 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 principal 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 procession 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 tremendous 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 attended, 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 intimidation 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.  NORTH STAFFoRDSHIRE.