dering?-[Mr. Raine objected to the question, and it was withdrawn.]

Was any thing further said at that time before Mr. Hanson rode off?-He particularly wished me again not to hurt the people. I said, I could not allow him to harangue the people, and I would be particularly obliged to him to go off the ground, I should only act by the direction of the magistrates.

Mr. Justice Le Blanc.-Do you recollect what he said to that?-I do not, my lord; I rode away again towards the men.

Mr. Yates. Did you observe Mr. Hanson again?-I did, sir.

What was he doing when you observed him afterwards?-I think he was getting back the saddle of his horse, somebody was leading it. What was he doing?—He was going towards the rear of the men.

What do you mean by the men ?-The rear of our own men. I said again, I will be particularly obliged to you if you will immediately go off the ground, for he seemed dilatory in doing it.

You said you desired him to go immediately off; what said he to that?-He did not make me any other answer, but that he hoped the populace would be quiet.

Did you see him afterwards amongst the populace? I saw him then proceeding in the lane by the sign of the Gaping Goose.

Did you see what he was doing there?I saw him a little elevated, and speaking to the people, and doing as he was before; bowing to them with his hat off. Soon afterwards, I believe, the rest of the troops came. Was he elevated from the ground?-There was a little mound; I cannot tell whether it was the lane side or the field side.

Was he on horseback or on foot then ?-On horseback.

How soon after this did the remainder of the troops come up?-I suppose, from the time I first saw Mr. Hanson on the ground, it might be twenty minutes before the rest of the troops came up.

What did Mr. Hanson do after the troops came up?-Mr. Hanson, as soon as I saw them coming, I cannot say whether he saw them or not, (he was a little further off than I was myself) rode off towards the Gaping Goose; I think he rode towards the left, and I saw no more of him.

As Mr. Hanson was going off did you observe any thing particular among the populace?-Many of them followed him, but he rode rather too quick for them.

I believe you are a corporal in the fourth dragoon guards?—Yes, sir.

Were you out in St. George's-fields, in Manchester, on the 25th of May last?--I was.

On what occasion did you go?—I was or dered out to quell a riotous mob that was said to be in St. George's-fields that day.

When you went there did you find many persons there?—Several thousands, sir.

Did you hear these persons declare what their purposes were, or say any thing?-They were saying, at the time I entered the field

Do you know Mr. Hanson the defendant? -Yes.

Did you see him there?-When I was about four or five minutes on the field, I saw him coming in, riding on towards Ancoat'slane, and, coming on, the rioters seemed to cheer him; he took off his hat, and began to bow, and make his obedience to them.

Before he came, what did you hear the people say?—I heard some of them say, they would rather be slain on the field, than go home and see their families starved; but they expected there was somebody coming that would do them justice.

Was that said by one or several?-By several.

How long was that before Mr. Hanson came?-It was about two minutes before I perceived him.

Had they said any thing to the military?At that time I came on the field, they said they hoped I was not come to hurt them, but after Mr. Hanson had come, and paid his obedience to them, they said we might come and cut and be damn'd.

Did you hear any thing that Mr. Hanson said?-I did, sir; at the time they cheered him, he took off his hat and said, stick to the cause that you are now on, I will support you as far as three thousand pounds will go; I gained my fortune by weavers, and I will support them. He addressed them, "My friends,

And doing any thing?-Shouting-and Mr. Hanson had his hat off part of the time.

Lieutenant Trafford cross-examined by Mr. Littledale.

shall support the cause as far as three thousand pounds goes, and if that won't do, I will go further." The rioters then cheered him again.

Did he say nothing more than that?----Not at that present moment. He then cheered them again, his horse reared up, and he fell

In what way did they cheer him ?-They

took off their hats with loud huzzas; his servant, or somc person else, took hold of his horse, and he walked across the field, discoursing with several of the rioters; there was one of them made answer to him.

- Did you hear what he said ?—There was one of them made answer to him, and said, that the constable was coming into the field; he made reply, that neither Nadin nor none of his faction should put them off the ground that day.

Was that whilst he was walking?—Yes. Did you see whether he mounted his horse again? I was convenient to him when he mounted his horse on St. George's-road. I advanced near to him as he mounted his horse.

· Did you hear him say any thing when he mounted his horse again?—He addressed the mob the same as he did when he came on the field, to“ stick to their cause as they were then on, and he should support them as far as his abilities would allow."

Did you observe whether any of the magistrates were coming at that time?-Shortly afterwards I observed the magistrates coming on the field.

Was that before he went or after?-As I thought, it was on his seeing the magistrates he quitted the road, he was off the field at this time, and on the road.

Now tell us in what manner the mob cheered him?-Why in this manner it was, they took off their hats, and cheered himthat he was their friend—then several of them said they had their colonel there as well

as us.

You, the military?—Yes.

Did you observe any, and what difference in the behaviour of the rioters, after Mr. Hanson came, and went away?—They seemed to be inclined to quit the field before Mr. Hanson came, but afterwards they became very riotous, and said, we might come and cut away, and be damn'd.

Did you observe any difference in the behaviour of the mob, after Mr. Hanson quitted the field?-A great deal of difference; they were much rougher, and said they would not quit the field that night.

How long did the rioters remain on the field? I think it was between four and five when they were dispersed; it was after Mr. Hanson went away, about four or five o'clock. The Riot act had been read.

How soon after he went away, was the Riot act read?-Very soon.

You told us the mob cheered him: what was Mr. Hanson doing during that time?— He took off his hat, and addressed them as well as he could, and seemingly caressed them, being the head.

Was the noise very loud when they cheered him?-It was.

Wrighton, you are a corporal in the dragoons?-Yes.

You were not confined to the rounds at that time?—I was ordered from it to form a circle to read the Riot act. There were six ordered for me.

How were the other military posted?—They were behind us.

Who were the six ?—I cannot just tell the men's names.

You cannot recollect the six men who were detached and sent down the field?— These were two, corporal Tynam and serjeant Switzer.

Were they with you most of the time?— They were.

Then a detachment, to the amount of forty, came together, did not they?-I think they were ordered forwards.

Were you a part of the forty?—I was. Mr. Hanson made two distinct speeches?→ Yes.

Then he must have made one before be was off his horse and one after ?—Yes.

Were they both the same ?-Much to the same purpose; he was on foot the second time, and on horseback the third time.

How many might he make altogether?→→→ He made many while on foot, and two on horseback.

Long speeches?—Not very long.

He told them to "stick to the cause they were then on, and he would support them as far as three thousand pounds would go?"That was precisely what he said both times on his horse.

Did you hear him speak when he was off his horse ?-I heard him speak to the men at that time, who, he said, were delegates, but whom I knew to be persons who were obliged to quit their country at the time of the rebellion.

You have a good memory ?—I have, thank God.

Can you recollect all other words as well as these ?-I do not know. Any words that I hear, I can recollect; but what I do not hear, I cannot recollect.

Did you hear the attorney-general, Mr. Sergeant Cockell's speech? Did you hear that gentleman who is sitting at the table, just now speak?—I heard him, I suppose.

Have you not been in court all morning?— No, not all morning.

Have you been in court since the trial began, have you been in court since that gentleman began his speech ?-I do not know.

Do you mean that as an answer? do you mean to tell us that you are not quite sure whether you heard him or not?—I did not take particular notice.

I put this to you, sir, whether you will speak to the jury and say you have not been in court since Mr. Sergeant Cockell addressed them on this offence ?-I have.

Are you enabled to mention any words he spoke to the jury?—I heard him speak.

How does it happen that your memory will not serve you on this occasion? repeat the words after me; "I have fought a good fight, I have told a good story, but I am somewhat afraid the jury will not believe me?"

[Here the learned judge interposed and remarked, that they should not call on a witness to invalidate his own testimony.]

Did you hear Mr. Trafford give his evidence ?-I did, sir.

Now do you recollect any thing that he said?I cannot tell you. My lord, I apply to you, I have served his majesty for twenty years.

Well now I ask you whether you can repeat any of the words which you know lieutenant Trafford said ?—I was not convenient to hear him.

Did you not hear him?-I heard him. Then what the lieutenant said was not particular? It was, I do remember.

Then repeat?-He said, " on the 25th of May last, he was ordered out of the barracks to St. George's Fields in order to quell a riot there; he then said that they came as far as Oldham-street; he was ordered with the detachment of the line to go up to St. George's Fields; that Mr. Hanson came up to him and addressed him, and told him he expected that he would not hurt the mob that day." Do you want any more?

Mr. Sergeant Cockell.-Yes, go on.

He then said "he went away, and Mr. Hanson went to some distance from him, and addressed the people; but he did not know what he said there, and he came back to Mr. Hanson, and he told Mr. Hanson he would wish him not to stay on the ground."

Mr. Williams.-I ask you then whether you mean to represent those as the precise words he spoke? It is nigh to it.

I would ask you then how long Mr. Hanson had been upon the ground before you saw him?-I cannot tell. What I did not see, I cannot tell you.

Did the men that you describe as drawn up together, remain together the whole of the time? No, they did not.

What were they dispersed up and down as well as the six men?-Not at that time, afterwards they were, but during the time Mr. Hanson was there they were drawn up in a body, and remained on the ground; and I particularly went over to Mr. Hanson on the road close to him.

William Wrighton, re-examined by
Mr. Sergeant Cockell.

Pray, my friend, was your attention drawn to Mr. Hanson then as much as it has been today?-My attention was drawn to know what 'he would say.

What was there remarkable in his conduct that made you attend to him?-As several of them cheered him, and said they had their co

lonel there as well as ours, I wished to see what sort of a colonel he was; he attracted my attention towards my king and country, and myself, for I did not think that he was a good subject.

Are you sure the words you repeated today were uttered by Mr. Hanson ?-They were on the 25th of May last.

Michael Switzer sworn.-Examined by
Mr. Cross.

Switzer, I believe you are a serjeant of the 4th dragoon guards?-I am, Sir,

Were you with this party on St. George's Fields on the 25th of May, along with the corporal who has just quitted the box ?—I was there on that day.

Did you see Mr. Hanson come upon the field?-I saw him on the field, not coming into the field.

Did you hear any noise ?-I heard the mob shout several times.

When you first saw him, was he on horseback or on foot?-He was on horseback.

Did you hear him say any thing?—I did. What did he say ?-He took off his hat, and addressed the mob, styling them his friends.

Now have the goodness to repeat as near as you can what he said, not saying "he said so," but just as he said?" My friends, your cause is good, stick to it, I shall support you." I heard him say no more at that time, nor at any other.

Then that is all you heard him say during that day?—It is.

How near were you to him at that time?→ I was as close as my horse would admit.

Now what became of him after you heard him make this speech which you have repeated?-His horse reared up and he fell down on his feet.

Did he remove to a distance, or what became of him?-He went away to St. George's road.

And did you follow him?—No.

Then had you an opportunity of hearing what he said, if he said any thing more? -No, I was not near enough to hear him.

Did you observe whether what Mr. Hanson said, had any effect upon the people, making them more quiet or otherwise?-They shouted: they took off their hats; they huzzaed and cheered him.

Were they more quiet and peaceable after he said this than they were before ?—No, rather more unruly.

When the mob, as you say, cheered him, did he do any thing?-He bowed to them several times.

With his hat upon his head?-His hat in his hand.

Corporal Tynum sworn.-Examined by
Mr. Richardson.

Are you a corporal in the 4th dragoon guards?—Yes.

Were you with that detachment which went

to St. George's Fields, under lieutenant Trafford ?—I remained with the heaviest part of the squadron.

Did you come on the field with his division or afterwards?—I came a very short time afterwards.

Did you come before the main body of the regiment arrived, and the magistrates?—No, sir, I came with the main body.

Did you see Mr. Hanson on the ground?— I did, sir.

Was he there when you arrived, or did he come afterwards?—He came very shortly afterwards.

He came on horseback, I believe ?-He did. He rode a white gelding, a very remarkable horse.

What did the mob do when he approached? -They cheered him as he came up the road.

What did he do in return to their cheering him?-He came into the field; they cheered him, and his horse reared so as to throw him. You did not hear him say any thing before his horse threw him?-No, but I heard some reply he made to the opponents.

What did you hear him say?—When he was speaking, he was standing on his feet; after he had risen from the ground he was on his feet; the mob did not cheer him when he spoke; they listened to him.

What did he say?-He said, "that he knew their cause was good, and to stick to it, as they would have their ends accomplished, and as far as three thousand pounds would go to support them, he would give it to them; and more, if it was necessary."

Were you in St. George's-fields on the 25th of May last, when the weavers were assembled there?-I was.

Was a very large number assembled on that day?-There was.

What time were you there?-About two or three o'clock.

Did you as one of the constables endeavour to send the people home?-I did.

You did not succeed I believe?—No, sir.

Did you see Mr. Hanson there any time that day?—I did, sir; I saw him as I was going on the field about two or three o'clock; when first I saw him the horse was plunging with him.

Did you hear him say any thing to the people you were endeavouring to disperse ?—I did, sir.

Did you see him fall from his horse?—I did. Was it after, or before he fell, that he addressed them?-It was after.

Were you near him?—I was close to his horse's nose.

Were you on foot or horseback?—I was on foot.

Now tell exactly what you heard him say?— When first I heard him, he addressed the mob and told them his father was a weaver; he said, " Friends, my father was a weaver, I was taught the weaving trade myself, I am a weaver's friend, I desire you to be steady and stick to your purpose; and, I have no doubt, you will obtain your end, I desire you will be peaceable and not disturb the tranquillity of the country." He said something more, which I could not retain.

Upon his saying that, did the mob do any thing?-They cheered him twice, and cried, "Hanson for ever."

While he was speaking, had he his hat off? -He had his hat in his hand while he was speaking, they cheered him, he turned his head to different sides.

After this that you have told us of the mob crying out, "Hanson for ever," did you hear him say any thing more to them ?-I did, but I cannot charge my memory with it; I made a memorandum of it.

Was it made at that time ?-I made it at that time.

Then you have a right to refresh your memory with it. How soon after you had left the magistrates were you ordered to make the notes?-Two minutes after I left Mr. Hanson.

Was it at the same time that they huzzaed, and cried "Hanson for ever?"- It was; he said," although I have never appeared before you till this time, I shall be ready to aid and assist you all in my power."

After he said this, did the mob do or say any thing?—They cheered him again, and he had his hat off, he bowed to them on different roads.