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Monthly Chronicle.
from proper treatment it is now perfectly recovered , and is able to work in the field . It was impossible that it could have received the least food or water whilst it was in the shaft . CHESTER , April 3 . Juftice truly administered . —A poor weaver in the neighbourhood of Manchester , on being inlisted for a soldier , was carried before a Reverend Magistrate to be sworn'in ; the manon having the oath tendered himhesitatedand ' bursting into tearswas
, , , , , asked what objection he had to entering into his Majesty ' s service after having enliste d without being cajoled ?—The poor fellow in reply said , that he had brought that morning a piece of callico to town , but that , instead of receiving his wages , he was threatened with a warrant for having spoiled his work , and turned out of the warehouse peii-¦ nyless !—that , knowing the deplorable state of his family ( his wife lying-in ) , and thinking there was no prospect of gaining redress from so respectable a house , though he knew his piece to be well worked , ( ' = for , " added he , " these are no times for spoiling ieceshe had determined to enlist
one ' s p " ) , and , with the bounty money that he might receive , supply their present wants , and leave their future support to Providence!—His unvarnished tale being ended , had a sudden effect on all present , and bringing to recollection many similar cases , highly to the honour of the Justice , he was determined to . enquire into the truth of the story , and , if just , to see the poor man righted : a verbal message was sent to the house , which being disregarded , a summons of course followed , and one of the partners of the house attending , " the piece was produced , reexamined , and being found well wrought , the wages were immediately paid down , and the weaver suffered to return home ( without paying smart ) to his expectant wife and seven helpless children .
RIOT AT THE EDINBURGH THEATRE . , EDINBURGH , April 14 . For some days past the town has been much disturbed , in consequence of the disputes . which happened a few nights since in the Theatre , on calling for the tune of ' '• God save the King , " during the performance of which some persons refused to pull off their hats . On Saturday , the parties resumed the contest with redoubled vigour . The
Comedy of " Which is the Man" was performed without the smallest interruption . In the course of the day a report had been industriously circulated , that a battle would take place , as the dissenting party on the previous nights had determined to renew their opposition that evening , and to oppose force to force ; accordingly at the conclusion of the play , the audience remained for some minutes in silent anxiety . At length a voice called to the band to play " God save the King ; " at the same time off hats was called from every corner of the house . This seemed to be the signal for attack . ' The gentleman who had formerly refused to comply with this demand , again insisted they had a right to keep on their hats , and persisted in this resolution . Not a moment was lost as soon as this was discovered . It is difficult to say
whicn party made the first attack ; it was furious beyond example—each party had prepared for the contest , by arming themselves with bludgeons ; and while the affray lasted , the most serious consequences were apprehended , as each party fought with determined resolution . Many dreadful blows were given , which brought several individuals to the ground ; and the wounded were in danger of being trampled to death in the general confusion . The party , however , who insisted on keeping on their hats , being at length overcome , left the house , and the wounded were carried out . The pit was the principal scene of action .
While these disturbances were going on within the house , a considerable crowd collected without , and seemed to wait with anxiety ihe issue of the contest . When the wounded had got their wounds dressed , and were put into carriages to be conveyed to their lodgings , the mob took the horses from one of the coaches , and drew it along the bridge to the south side of the town . While the confusion in the pit lasted , several military gentlemen stepped in between the combatants , and , at great hazard , contributed by their exertions to prevent more fatal consequences taking place . Several gentlemen , who were engaged in these disturbances have this day . been examined before the Magistrates , and the precognition is still going on .
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Monthly Chronicle.
from proper treatment it is now perfectly recovered , and is able to work in the field . It was impossible that it could have received the least food or water whilst it was in the shaft . CHESTER , April 3 . Juftice truly administered . —A poor weaver in the neighbourhood of Manchester , on being inlisted for a soldier , was carried before a Reverend Magistrate to be sworn'in ; the manon having the oath tendered himhesitatedand ' bursting into tearswas
, , , , , asked what objection he had to entering into his Majesty ' s service after having enliste d without being cajoled ?—The poor fellow in reply said , that he had brought that morning a piece of callico to town , but that , instead of receiving his wages , he was threatened with a warrant for having spoiled his work , and turned out of the warehouse peii-¦ nyless !—that , knowing the deplorable state of his family ( his wife lying-in ) , and thinking there was no prospect of gaining redress from so respectable a house , though he knew his piece to be well worked , ( ' = for , " added he , " these are no times for spoiling ieceshe had determined to enlist
one ' s p " ) , and , with the bounty money that he might receive , supply their present wants , and leave their future support to Providence!—His unvarnished tale being ended , had a sudden effect on all present , and bringing to recollection many similar cases , highly to the honour of the Justice , he was determined to . enquire into the truth of the story , and , if just , to see the poor man righted : a verbal message was sent to the house , which being disregarded , a summons of course followed , and one of the partners of the house attending , " the piece was produced , reexamined , and being found well wrought , the wages were immediately paid down , and the weaver suffered to return home ( without paying smart ) to his expectant wife and seven helpless children .
RIOT AT THE EDINBURGH THEATRE . , EDINBURGH , April 14 . For some days past the town has been much disturbed , in consequence of the disputes . which happened a few nights since in the Theatre , on calling for the tune of ' '• God save the King , " during the performance of which some persons refused to pull off their hats . On Saturday , the parties resumed the contest with redoubled vigour . The
Comedy of " Which is the Man" was performed without the smallest interruption . In the course of the day a report had been industriously circulated , that a battle would take place , as the dissenting party on the previous nights had determined to renew their opposition that evening , and to oppose force to force ; accordingly at the conclusion of the play , the audience remained for some minutes in silent anxiety . At length a voice called to the band to play " God save the King ; " at the same time off hats was called from every corner of the house . This seemed to be the signal for attack . ' The gentleman who had formerly refused to comply with this demand , again insisted they had a right to keep on their hats , and persisted in this resolution . Not a moment was lost as soon as this was discovered . It is difficult to say
whicn party made the first attack ; it was furious beyond example—each party had prepared for the contest , by arming themselves with bludgeons ; and while the affray lasted , the most serious consequences were apprehended , as each party fought with determined resolution . Many dreadful blows were given , which brought several individuals to the ground ; and the wounded were in danger of being trampled to death in the general confusion . The party , however , who insisted on keeping on their hats , being at length overcome , left the house , and the wounded were carried out . The pit was the principal scene of action .
While these disturbances were going on within the house , a considerable crowd collected without , and seemed to wait with anxiety ihe issue of the contest . When the wounded had got their wounds dressed , and were put into carriages to be conveyed to their lodgings , the mob took the horses from one of the coaches , and drew it along the bridge to the south side of the town . While the confusion in the pit lasted , several military gentlemen stepped in between the combatants , and , at great hazard , contributed by their exertions to prevent more fatal consequences taking place . Several gentlemen , who were engaged in these disturbances have this day . been examined before the Magistrates , and the precognition is still going on .