Extract from ‘The Bristol Gazette’ on a riot in Bristol, 3 November 1831, G

Transcript

… The total damage is estimated by various individuals to amount from 4 [£400,000] to £800,000. The special constables patrolled the streets during the last evening and night. This morning the shops are opened as usual and something like tranquillity is restored. The following bill has been put out by the Magistrates.

COUNCIL-HOUSE

Wednesday, Nov. 2 1831

“The Magistrates most earnestly desire that all Persons will avoid assembling in Crowds in different Parts of the City, as such assemblages [gatherings] are likely to promote disturbances, and interfere with arrangements now making for the recovery of property and detection of Offenders. “C. PINNEY, Mayor.”

No further disturbance is apprehended [expected], though the town remains in a state of great excitement, and different parties are earnestly discussing the conduct of the Magistrates and the soldiers. We hold it at this moment best to avoid saying anything that can tend to promote irritation, knowing that a calm and solemn investigation will soon take place into all the facts connected with this melancholy [sad] affair.