which whether for or against the adopted conclusions of either party must speak for themselves.

The Evidence of The Rev. Edward Stanley

in the Trial of an action for assault, brought by Thomas Redford against Hugh Hornby Birley and others, members of the Manchester Yeomanry, before Mr. Justice Holroyd and a Special Jury, at Lancaster on the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th of April, 1822.

Second day of the Trial.

The Rev. Edward Stanley examined by
Mr. Serjeant Blackburne (Counsel for the Plaintiff).

You, I believe, are the Rector of Alderley, in Cheshire?—I am.

Brother to Sir Thomas Stanley?—Brother to Sir John Stanley.

On the 16th of August, 1819, had you any business with Mr. Buxton?—I had.

How far do you live from Manchester?—Between fifteen and sixteen miles.

You came into Manchester on the morning; about what time?—As near twelve o’clock as possible I entered Mosley Street.

In your passage up Mosley Street, did you meet with any number of people?—I did.

Walking?—Walking.

In what manner?—They were coming down the street, walking in a procession, six, or seven, or eight abreast, and arm in arm.

Were you on horseback?—I was.

Was there any interruption to your passage?—No. Should I explain?

Tell us the reason?—As I was going down the street, some persons on the pavement desired me—

I do not wish to know what the persons on the pavement desired you to do; I do not wish you to tell us the conversation, but simply to relate what happened?—I passed through them.

By their opening to give you way?—Certainly.

Did you go on that day to Mr. Buxton’s house, and what time did you get there? I got to Mr. Buxton’s house, I should think, a quarter after one.

Did you go into a room there where the magistrates were assembled?—I did.

How long did you remain there?—I should think about from eight to ten minutes.

During the time you were in the room, did Mr. Hunt arrive on the ground?—He was called Mr. Hunt; he was in a barouche.

And a multitude accompanying him?—A vast multitude.

I believe there was a cheer given by the populace at the time when he did arrive?—A tremendous shout.

Did you remain in the room or did you go elsewhere?—I did not remain there; I went into the room above it.

Were there any other persons in the room besides you?—Several.

Did you see the Manchester Yeomanry come on to the ground?—I did.

And form in front of Mr. Buxton’s house?—They formed with their left flank a little to the right of the special constables, and a few yards to the right of Mr. Buxton’s house.

You say to the left of the line of special constables?—Their left flank was on the right of Mr. Buxton’s house.

You saw the line of constables; where did it extend to?—It extended from the door of Mr. Buxton’s house, apparently up to the hustings.

Was there more than one line of constables?—There were two lines of constables.

What was the interval between them?—Near Mr. Buxton’s house and the mob, three or four feet.

Afterwards, the line was closed by the pressure of the mob, expanding again when they came near the hustings?—According to my observation; to the best of my judgment; such is the impression on my mind.