OLIAHTi MEMOIRS and CORRESPONDENCE of JAMES ACLAND, Proprietor and Editor- written by Himself. " I LIKE HONESTY IN ALL PLACES."— Judge Bayley. Printed and Published by JAMES ACLAND ( SOLE PROPRIETOR AND EDITOR; at No. 4, All Saints'street, Bristol; tmm No. XLI.] SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1829. [ Price lid. k JTR To the BREAD- EATERS of Bristol. My Friends, At the meeting of the Provisional Commit- tee of the Bristolian Bread Association on Thursday last, I reported the number of shares disposed to exceed Twelve Hundred. The following names were then added to Kir. \ V. Lane, Jones's Buildings, New Cut. • Isaac Clifford, Laura Place. Henry Tripp, Pembroke Street. • Isaac Smith, Newfoundland'Street. It teas then Resolved, That the Comm ittee submit to the Share- holders the following gentlemen as candidates ' for the situation of Secretary and Clerk to ! this Association : — isjMr. James Ellis, Cannon- street. — William Reeve, Bathura- Basin- 1 —— F. Bruford, 4, Cathay, ^ N. Brown, C, Dove- street. 1* J. Wadge, Anchor- lane, Butts. — Wm. Wetberill, 74, Broad- quay. Hip Charles B. Maddock. 40, Picton- street. \ i Joseph Maton, 3, Dowry- square. JL That no officer of the Association shall, " on any account, be permitted to take any f? e, douceur, or reward, on pain of imme- n diate expulsion from his situation. That the Miller and Baker shall be elected V hv the Share- holders, in the same manner as I* the Secretary; that the Provisional Secretary be instructed to give the Candidates such ] f t Vb particulars as to salary, as they may require ; t that the Committee shall, at their meeting on B ' the 17th instant, definitively decide upon the J individuals who shall be permitted to contest | f' these offices, and that meanwhile tenders for I y either of them may be addressed to the Pro- --^ visional Secretary, It was then proposed that <£ 1500 being sufficient capital, no subscribers should b< s received after the first three thousand, with- out the payment of a bonus, or premium for their shares. This motion was supported on the principle that they who would not assist in the formation of the Association until others had established it, and large profit had become a matter of certainty, were not entiiled to favorable consideration ; that the indivi- duals who first came forward were entitled to a consideration for the admission of others to a participation in their profits subsequently to the creation of a sufficient capital for the esta- blishment of fthe association— and that such capital would be considerably less than had been, in the first instance anticipated. After much argument, however it was deter- minid to postpone this consideration fora week. Thus, my friends, does this really necessary institution prosper; and yon who value the health of yourselves and children should unhe- sitatively come forward and crown the attempt with early completion. JAMES ACLAND. To the EDITOR of THE BRISTOLIAN. Bristol, Sept. 10, 1S29. SIR, Without presuming to judge of the good or ill effects produced bv your publication, in several cases to which you have given publicity, there is one subject on which you could not fail to meet with the hearty con- currence of every well- wisher to the City. I mean the City Library, King- street. When did it originate, for whose use was it de- signed, and by whom is it at present mono- polised ? Of course, for the well- being © f such an Institution, such a sum should be annually subscribed as would be sufficient to supply it with new works of merit, and also to prevent its being injured by those who do not love Literature enough to pay anything for it; but it is intolerable thrit the price of literary pleasure should be so high as to pre- vent the majority of the Citizens of Bristol from purchasing it. In the path of real Reform, Yo., v Well - vieher, A. Z. To Mr. ROBERT SAUNDERS, ATTORNEY. SIR, September 10, 1829. I was informed by my Aunt that you should say that I had no claim; she saw you last Satur- day and you likewise told her that as I had cm- ployed Mr. Aclatid I should not have a penny, and that you did not care for ten such fellows as Mr. Acland. Now, I can only say that it would be a good thing for you if you had the princi- ples of Mr. Ac'and. I have had advice, and I find that I had a claim, and that you shall know to your soirow shortly ; you likewise told her that you should put it into some court, but she unluckily forgot the name of the court as you called it. You thought to frighten me, but I have lived too long in the world to be frightened by you. I suppose you think that I have forgot my promise to bring all to light, but I am sorry that 1 have not had time to do so; but shall short- ly. A gentleman has informed me of your shameful conduct towards liim, and if you do not mind what you are about I shall give the gentleman's case to Mr. Acland \ the gentleman I have consulted will take my case in hand, therefore I do hereby gire notice that if you do not come to a settlement within a fortnight ffort this day, I shall direct the above gentleman, my Attorney to proceed against you, for it is my intention to have justice, and I will have it. I remain your's, Stc. JAMES BRIDGE3, ! 5o THE BRISTOLIAN. TO THE EDITOR OF THE BRISTQMAN. Bristol, Sept. 7, 1829. DEAR Sir, Having occasion to pass through Picton Street, 1 have observed the danger Carriages Horses, & c. are subject to from the irregula- rity and want of repair of the Carriage Road in ? nd near that Street. I think vou would be doing a public good by calling the attention of the person or persons whose business it is to attend to the repairs of the Street in ques- tion to do their duty. I am, Dear Sir, Your's truly, A FRIEND TO TRUTH. P. S. I think the said Street is in the Parish of Westbury. To the EDITOR of THE BRISTOLIAN. September 7,1829. Si ft, In your Bristolian of - the 5th Instant, you notice receiving a long letter from Monitor, rn which he charges you with being a Sabbath breaker from your going to Broc- kley on a Sim- day, to hear Young Parson Biddulpli preach a • Sermon. Notwithstanding Monitor is full of religious notions, it appearcth to me, lie knoweth not which day ( if the week is the Sabbath ; for Sunday being tine first day of ih'e week, cannot be the Sabbath ; for we are commanded to keep the Seventh day Iioly, 20th Exodtjs 10th verse. Now'Sir, having adduced my authority, which is undeniable fur calling Saturday the Seventh day of the week, to be the true Sabbath day ; I call on Monitor, or any oilier person for their • authority for calling Sunday ( the first day of the week) the Sabbath. I am., Yeur's respectfully, J. GUN. " MEM ;— The preceding letters have one and • all of them my approval, and the writers tny best wishes. J. A. To BENJAMIN BLACKLETTER, Esq. LONDON. DEAR BEN. Whether you may credit it or not, I can assure you of the fact, that mvcorrespondence with you has excited very strong feelings on the part - of the Friends of the Bad Men, of whom the documents I transmit you, treat. Now this proves that I am acting correctly and determines my continuance in the course I have struck out; for, if 1 displease the bad, • or the weak friends of the bad, the rational conclusion is, that I promote the cause - of Virtue, Truth and Justice. Hoping, that '• through « iy instrumentality, these documents vmay bs handed down to posterity as an im- portant portion of Bristol History, and as a valuable reproof to present and succeeding Magistrates, and, Military, I subscribe myself your's truly. JAMES ACLAND. The SPEECH of Aldtrtnan Twig Pigeon, con- cerning the late RIOT. GENTLEMEN. The opposition of a contemptible and insignificant rabble, to a measure made equitable by our will and pleasure, viz:— the continuance of the Toll at Bristol Bridge, ( and the unavoidable consequence) the death of fourteen Citizens, and the wounds of thirty or forty more, demand a few moments of our precious consi- deration ; though it may puz/. le and perplex vulgar minds to fiud out the justice of our- cause, yet to every Magistrate of your disinterested integrity, and deep penetration, it must surely be notorious; consequent- ly any trivial accidents that may occur in accomplish- ing our ends, cannot by unprejudiced minds be imputed to us; the reasous of our unspotted conduct, though clearly apparent to the eye of your refined wis- dom, may to- common observers appear obscure and cloudy. The Citizens, Gentlemen, are rude enough to clamour out for a statement of the Accounts respect- ing the Bridge Toll, forgetting that this C* rp* r* t** nl never descend to trouble and fatigue themselves with so mean an occupation ; they turbulently demand of us lo convince them of the justice of our refusal What! do they imagine that tbe Corporate Bodyis to find the Citizens understandings ? With equal pro- priety might they demand a loan of money from the Debtors iu Newgate. ( 1) We have already published the fruits of our united abilities, vet so confined and limited are the ideas of these Citizens, that they impu- dently declare they cannot ( though it cost them their lives) understand or divine the meaning of our labors. They are daring enough to assert, that my dear friend Mr. N* b**' s affectionate and conciliatory address, which warned the Citizens of their impending danger in so humane a manner, did not make its appearance till after the decease of numbers of the misguided rabble; though dated the 30th of September, it was not they say distributed till the 1st of October, and that on ihe night between we cruelly caused to l> emowed down rnauy innocent persons; ' tis' true indeed, ray friend's tender and well intended addres- stoadi- ise the Citizens of their approaching denger, did not appear till aftcrthe decease of the rabble alluded to, but the Mayor and Aldermen have not tbe foresight of Divi- nities, nor was our Star Chamber ever esteemed a Delphian Oracle. They express their surprise at my not possessing more commiseration and regard for the riotous Citizens, than my conduct on Monday night evinced ; weak men ! do they imagine the'flat- tery 1 lavished on them to become their representative arose from esteem and affection, and do they fondlv entertain the gross idea that I would havecondescend- ed to compliment a mob, had I not been persuaded of receiving a more solid reward than the honor of their confidence? as well might they believe that we accept the different po^ ts in the Corporation merely for the honor and reflection of rendering good to our fellow Citizens, and that we look forward lor no other mare weighty and plea- sing gratification, i have how- ever some reason to believe that oui* late conduct will rouse them from their lethargy, and convince them that they have " slumbered and slept'' under a most, egregious mistake. Permit me to say, that our sending for more troops of horse was a good thought, and express IUV satis- faction at your not discussing much the propriety of the measure; for during our consideration their service might be wanted as the Citizens may again be " blameable and indiscreet" ( 2) enough to as-; semble at the Bridge to oppose our just wishes; and without flattery, I cannot but assert- that this Corfo ration has been of late very quick and speedy in their execution!! No sooner has any measure been thought of than effected and the minds of the Citi- zens unless they possess a total want of gratitude* will long be impressed wiih the remembrance of our late worthy exertions. I would not reconcile it to my conscience oreousider that 1 had yet done my durv, were 1 to sit down without moving first, that the the thanks of this Corporation be given to Mr. W 11, for his most eloquent speech on Sunday morning, which produced such surprising effects; second, to Mr. N*'* K for his address, ( asils not appearing till after the decease of many of the rabble, does not detract from it's merit, or lessen it's proba- ble effect) and lastly, lo Mr. S » M" DS, for the dis- patch and accuracy of his accounts. Mr. Twrg Pigeon here sat down, and rotrs of applaose from their admiring worships rattled through the broken windows of the Deliberation Chamber. N. B. This speech being copied by a novice in short- hand, it is requested the Public will give tbe same indulgence as to Mr. S* M** n's account. ( Er- rors excepted, < Scc. $ fc.) ( 1) Mr. Twig Pigeon means thouqh the tciidoni of the Corporation be notorious. yet they hapenot the power of communicating or transferring it to others. ( 2) Mr. IV* rr" It's description of the innocent vic- tims to power aud ignorance. In the Press and speedily will he published, A TRAGEDY COWARDICE AND MURDER; Or, trie dreadful effects of Drunkenness. Ignorance, Pride and Avarice, Written by Impartial Truth, Esq. TO BE SO 1.1) ¥ 0 It THE BENEFIT UE TUB Widows and Fatherless. .< • Nero, Fribble Squirt, IT,< j, Mayor. Fometitorof Mobs... George Insolence, Esq. Butcher Gloomy,... Noble Bulls- Head, Esq. Gripe, ... Dean Red Nose, Esq, Bloody Back, Brice Flog'em, Esq. Filch,.. Tom Slrip'em, Esq. Haughty Pauper, ... Don Dupe Malicious Spy, A Fool in Office. DisappointedHigh- ) j Dunghill Bashaw. wayman ) ° ' Blood Hound, . II r. Mob,. All the Citizens, except a few Petty Tyrants, and the servile lools of lawless power. ENL) or TUB LAST ACT, A SULPHUROUS CLOUD Will enshroud ihe principal actors; and the scene mustelose with GUILTY SHRIEKS of HORROR!!! The After- Pieve A DEAD MARCH, Written in Blood. 1st. Mourners... A Widow and 7 pale children. 2nd. ditto A distracted Father crying fur Vengeance. 3rd. ditto An orphan daughter, rehearsing a soliloquy on prostitution and miset v Thirty Ghosts,.. Lamenting over the Shrine of • lost humanity. The whole to conclude with A dance on Wooden Legs and Cruiches, to t'le Tune of " Imposilion and Bad Servants." Meant Rex « ( Itcjim. < THE BRISTOLIAN. 1791 To the EDITOR of THE BRISTOLIAN. Sir, Having heard that the " Sons of Baal" at the massacre that took place at Bristol- Bridge, were not satisfied with shedding of human blood, and that an * Angel was shot in High- street, I think it would be interesting both to yourself and friend Ben of London, if the Holy proof of their guill could be procured— i therefore take the 1 iberiy of suggesting that you solicit through the readers of your valuable publication the loan of such an interesting document, as I have little doubt of its being in possession of some individual desirous of reserving a remembrance of the bloody affray. I ain, Sir, Your's truly, A FRIEND TO TRUTH. * The Angel alluded to was the sign formerly used at the Angel Inn, High- street, and which was ren- dered Holy from halls discharged from the muskets of ttte military at the Bridge affair. TO THE EDITOR of the BRISTOLIAN- SIR, Mr. T. E. Grindon states in his reply to mv former letter to you, that if saving was his object in using iron nails, he could have accomplished it to fifty times the amount, in the size arfl thickness of the slates Now the ^ pecificatitvn says, the roofs must be covered with Bang^ p Welch ilag Slates ; this quality Mr. Grindon ought at least to know is the largest and thickest of any. How then does Mr Grindon mean to prove that he could save in the size and weight of the slate, with- out a breach of contract ? In passing round the New Cattle Market, I observed many of the slates to be extraordinarily thin-, wh? re then is Mr. G.' s Mutually thick slates ? Mr. Grindon proceeds to say that it was found that the largest size copper nails used for slating were not sufficient to hold them se- curely. Now, Sir, if the iron nails which \ vere used by Mr. G,' s order, were large or long enough, then I say, Mr G. may get of f \ ir. Edgar, Bath Street as many as he might Wj^ ant, in copper, of the same length and size ; • with this difference only — he would ha\ e to pay Is. 4d. per lb. for copper, instead of 3d per lb, for iron nails, or imitation. Now, Sir, 1 send you a specimen of copper nails, the : length as Mr Grindon's imitation nails ; ch nail is not the largest used in tiling lr. Grindon ri » ht then, when he states ; it was found, that the largest size copper jjnails used for Mating was found insufficient / to hold the slates securely. Mr. Grindon observes he ordered some of the slates to be secured with iron nails, and to prevent corrosion, ordered them to be painted. Why did Mr G. paint them cop- ser color ? why not paint them blue, or black or any other color but copper, if corrosion was his only object to prevent ? But Sir, I have another question to ask— did Mr. G. order the nails to be painted, or did he buy them already painted ? Sir, this savors strong of an intention to deceive ; I fear if a gene- ral search be made, most of what have been used for copper, will be found to be nothing but deceptive" imitation of copper. Mr. Grindon endeavors to creep out by saying he should only save 17s. by using the imitation copper nails Now Sir, is Mr, Grindon perfectly correct in his calculation, when he so boldly ad\ ances this assertion? I judge not ; ta dng the case at the lowest esti- mate then, I suppose tiere to be 400 squares of slating, and the difference between copper and iron nails would be 2s. ( id per square; we should find the saving to Mr. Giin- don would be ( that is supposing Mr. G. had not been detected) not less than ,£ 50 ; so much for Mr. Grindon's seventeen shillings Mr. Grindon. what chance would an ho- nest tradesman have in contracting against you ? One tradesman would consider him- self bound to fulfil every part of the contract as described by specification and plans, and would calculate accordingly; but you, pre suming either on the ignorance of your ar chitect, or the gaining his good- will by a few bottles of Port, or both, can calculate upon saving here and there a seventeen shil- lings, a few times told: is such an honest, open, and manly way of dealing ? But Mr. G. you will, perhaps, say I am moved with envy or some other improper feeling, to make this expose of your little seventeen shilling defects:; but not so; you are rich, or at least 1 suppose \ ou are ; many of your brother tradesmen are poor, they depend entirely on their trade for a livelihood; \ ou, perhaps, ( if you were so inclined) could do without your business: yet, so greedv are you for gain, that \ im will even take dishonest mea- sures to snatch the morsel from their mouths It is not for me to judge whether you are worth money or not, but if you are, your money and your superior education ov « r many of your less fortunate brother trades- men, should place \ ou above such ungentle- manly actions. Query, are the freestone cree& e 1J inches thick, or only I £ ? QUERIST. To the EDITOR of THE BRISTOLIAN. SIR, In vour most useful Bristolian. I find three Questions put by Querist, respecting Mr. Grindon s imitation Copper Nads; I an- swer them thus-— The copper costs Is. Id, per lb. more than the imitation ; the first contract would take 600 lbs. weight, and the saving to Mr. G, would appear to be there- fore c£' 32 " JBOGAS. To Mr. COSSHAM, ACCOUNTANT. SIR, You need not be informed that gentlemen of your self- created profession, are full as obnoxious to the charge of overcharges as your next of kin the Lawyers. The follow- ing bill hazing been handed me 1 publish it as a specimen ; and I understand that in it you have charged after the rate of 7s. an hour for your own time, 3s. 6d. for that of your son, ( then about eighteen years of age) and Is. for that of your clerk. If this be a fair charge, I know not what should be called extortion. JAMES ACLAND. Mr. John Roach, llris/ ol, To J. N. Cossham, Accountant. 1825. £ a: d. Oct. 7 Self and Assistants 4 Nov. 21 ditto 18 22 ditto 2 8 23 ditto 2 18 24 ditto 2 4 25 ditto 1 16 26 ditto 2 9 25 ditto 3 6 29 ditto 4 8 30 ditto .3 19 Dec. 1 ditto 3 6 2 ditto 4 4 3 ditto 18 5 ditto 1 10 6 ditto 1 15 7 ditto 2 10 8 ditto 4 2 9 ditto 2 ) « 10 ditto 4 19 12 ditto .3 4 13 ditto 1 10 14 ditto 5 5 15 ditto 4 10 16 ditto 4 4 1.7 ditto ,5 10 19 ditto 4 19 — ditto 12 20 ditto 5 13 2.1 ditto 5 2 22 ditto 4 X 23 ditto 0 2 24 ditto 5 15 26 ditto 1 27 ditto 7 1826. Jan. 3 Self and Assistants 4 ditto 5 ditto 6 dirto 7 ditto 11 ditto 12 ditto 13 ditto 14 ditto 16 ditto 18 ditto 1U ditto 24 ditto 25 diito .31 ditto X ditto 2 ditto 3 ditto 4 ditto 0 diito 7 ditio •— ditto 9 ditto 10 ditto 11 ditto 14 ditto April 13 ditto 14 ditto Feb. £ s. d. 4 3 2 15 3 7 7 12 1!) 1 6 14 9 2 » 19 8 10 2 3 18 5 T 4 17 16 6 5 4 11 r 16 1 16 £ 173 IH 0 To J. LANG LEY, GENT. And one of the Coroners for the City and County of Bristol. SIR, On Saturday last you presided at an Inquisi- tion held at the Bank Tavern in John Stiect, ou the body of a poor man who is said, and said by the verdict of your Jury, to have hung himself in one of the cells of Bridewell when in a slat*, of temporary mental derangement. At the Inquisition in question I attended for the purpose of watching the evidence, and of tendering you witnesses for the purpose of shew- ' ing iltat unnecessary Violence had been uted 332 THE BRISTOL! AN. towards the deceased by Perry the Turnkey, within a few hours of his death. I had been applied to by several persons who were witnesses to the transaction to which 1 refer, and I thought it my duty to see that you and the Jury were made acqutarited with the facts. Now, what was the evidence produced without my intervention ? It appealed that the deceased was charged with felony— that on Saturday he was taken to the residence of Ponting the officer to be present at the searching of his box— that he made his escape just befote starting from the Bridewell, running towards the Churchyard— that Perry the Tarnkey followed him— that deceased was stopped in about the centre of Bridewell Lane— that l'erry hit him a ship on the shoulder, col- lared him and led him back to the Bridewell. Perry further swore, in reply to my question, that he no otherwise struck '. he deceased than as above stated. The evidence as to the main point of enquiry went to shew that deceased was found hanging in bis cell at four o'clock in the afternoon, the Turnkey having seen and spoken to him half an hour previously. Such was the extent of your evidence, when I tendered you that of six witnesses who had • seen the transaction, which resulted in the re- caption of the deceased. Three of these witnesses were examined bv \ ou, and their evidence clearly established the fact that Perry struck deceased more than one heavy blow on the side of the head after he had collared him— when he had him in safe custody— when no resistance was offered — and when no such brutal violence was necessary. I told'you these facts could be further sup- ported by other three witnesses then in wait- ing ; but you thought their examination unnecessary. Now, Sir, I disclaim any intention of coun- tenancing the rumour that this unfortunate man dh d in consequence of the beating given him by Perry, and that then he was hung up by other hands than his own. The body has bean examined, and I understand that no marks sufficient to account for his death, otherwise than by his own act, were observ- able. I ( herefore'mention this rumour ( knowing it t6 exist) for the mere purpose of counter- acting its effects, by giving it a denial so far as my statement, that I know of no evidence in its support, can have that effect. But it is most undoubtedly in evidence, fust that Perry acted towards the deceased with un- necessary and brutal violence, and secondly that he perjured himself to conceal his brutality by a denial of that which he must have been as- tounded to hear proved by witnesses as impartial as they were disinterested, and withal as humane as they were impartial. I contend that you did not do your duty in omitting to direct the attention of the jury to the gross misconduct of Perry, when you summed up the evidence, and that that jury are not less censurable. I ask you, Sir, whether you are prepared to stake your character as a man of common feel* inj^ by arguing the propriety cf the detention of Perry in his situation of Turnkey. Reserving to myself the right of asking othirs this question, > I subscribe myself, Sir, Your humble Servant. J AM ICS ACL AN P. To the BISHOP of BATH and WELLS. MY LORD, In forwarding you a series of the numbers of my Autobiography which detail the case against the Reverend T. S. Biddulph, Rector of Brock- ley, I beg to apprise ) our Lordship, that as the friend of thc'unfortunate William Rains, I am prepared to substantiate the facts stated by evi- dence on oath. Not entertaining the sligh; e? t doubt of your Lordship's zeal for the cliaractei of your Diocest and the purity of the Church of wliich you are so honorable a member and mini- ter, 1 confide the important interests embraced by the peti- tions 1 had the honor of presenting to your Lordship on Tuesday last, to your religion, your impartiality, your honor and your truth. I subscribe myself, My Lord, Your most respectful Servant, • JAMES ACLAXD. To the EDITOR of THE BRISTOLIAN. SIP, Should vou think it possible, but it is a fact, for I had it from undoubted authority, that Lady Clifford went last week to the shop of a lespectablc tradesman, in this City, and on inquiring the price of an article, being informed it was one shilling, observed she could purchase the same article for nine- pence in the Fair, and if they did hot choose to accept that price she should decline pur- chasing it. J conclude, your's, faithfully, EGO. [ MEM. Her ladyship has an undoubted right to buy her thimbles or her needle- casts in the Fair if she pleases ; und a tradesman has a right to ask her ladyship ticelve pence fur nine- penny- worth of property if he chooses. J. A. Mr. G. F. PETERS, ATTORNEY ( ONE txc-) SIR, I have received a complaint against you for excessive charges against a hardworking many who seems to have been ill treated. His bro ther- in- law occupied his shop in September of last year, and stolen goods being found in such shop, your late cliont John Vernum, was ap- prehended, taken before the Magistrate, and held to bail. Whilst he was in Bridewell, your jack- all or cad ( for some Gentlemen Attornies think it not beneath their dignity to employ such personages) of the name of Co! lin3, ferreted him out as a customer for his master, and he became your client. The Bail bond was signed by but one Magi- strate, and you told Vernum that it was there- fore unnecessary for him to pay any further attention to the business. At the Taunton Assizes r, o bill was found. The following was your bill f. ir business thus manufactured:— Mr. John Vernum, T) i\ ' l'o G. F. Peters. J828. £ a. d. Septr. Attending at Landlord Fnn before tlieMagistrates and obtaining: yonr discharge on Bail ( Horsehire) 2 3 0 Attendiiijftnking Instructions to pre- pare your defence - - - 0 G 8 Prawinjj Brief - - - • 2 2 0 Fait Copy - - - - - I 1 0 182!). Attending Counsel - - - 0 6 8 Mar. 28 Paid part Kxpences attending at the Assizes six days, till the Grand Jury was discharged - - - 400 Paid Counsel Fee with Brief, arid Clerk of Assize Fee on discharg- ing you and your Hail's reeogui- 6 14 6 zances. r £ 16 12 10 Bristol, 2nd May, 1629 SIR, The greater part of the above'being money out of pocket, I shall feel obliged bv a pay- ment or a bill at a month for the amount. Your's & c, GEO. F'. WETERS. Now, is it not monstrous that you should have put this client to the expences of Brief, fair copy Counsel's fee, & c. & c., when no bill was found, nor could be found, as you well knew ? Sir, I like honesty in ail places— but I ihall not seek it in your office, for I hold it highly dishonorable in a lawyer, to wring a lavish charge out of the earnings of the unfortunate mechanic who may get into his hands. y That this is the case in the present instance, thosubjoined letter written by you to Veruuni yesterday will I think sufficiently shew;—- Mr. JOHN VERNUM. SIR, Bristol, 11th September, 1889.' « I expected to have seen you yesterday, utiles.* £ 16 12 10 the amount of your Bid is returned me by the Bearer of tliis, 1 shall immediately issue a writ against you. X aui. Sir, Your most obedient Servant, GEORGE F. PETERS. It will not surprise me if you should airest your client; for if you were able to make an extortionate demand, you are to be supposed capable of enforcing it. J. ACL. AND. 09" The Bithop of Hath and Wells has commenccd an investigation; therefore the proposed pilgrimage on Sunday next to Rrocktey, will not take place. J. A. ( Sdr 1 yesterday paid into the City Bank, a third amount of ^ 10 in the names of the Trustees to the BRISTOLIAN BREAD ASSOCIATION. J. A. Printed and Published by JAMES ACLAND, ( Sole Proprietor and Editor,) at the BRISTOL JAN- QFFICS Wo. i, All Saints' Street, Bristol. ) I