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Reply to No. MB2/172. There will be abundance of evidence to sustain the charges specified by his lordship.

With a letter from T. Edmund Marsh from Llanidloes, to [Viscount Clive], enclosing the same. Mr Marsh adds that he will make further enquiries among farmers who have had their guns restored, but believes that he will have little success, as they live in fear of the Unionists.

Thanks for a copy of Lord John Russell's letter [? No. MB2/174]. Desires to know whether the 'sad procession of tomorrow morning' will be confined to immediate members of the family. [Edward, 1st Earl of Powis, died on May 16].

Encloses No. MB2/176 and desires him to make the necessary arrangements for the arrival of the detachment.

A parcel directed to 'Mr Charles Jones, Welch Pool', was inadvertently delivered to Mr Charles Jones, the cooper, and found to contain placards 'of an inflammatory tendency'.

Letter from Messrs Drew and Woosnam from Newtown, to [the Earl of Powis]. Enclose a copy of a deposition relative to the proceedings of the Chartists confined in Montgomery gaol.

Touching the payment of the expenses of prosecutions. The county authorities must pay such charges as are payable by them; but the Treasury is prepared to meet additional charges beyond what may be allowed by the Court.

Has received a letter from Capt. Mortimer stating that he has been instructed by Lord Clive to take charge of a party of pensioners and the staff of the Shropshire Militia, and to march into Newtown. Lord Howick desires to know what instructions have been given by the Home Secretary respecting the pay and the allowances of the detachment. With a copy of No.MB1/194.

Encloses a copy of a letter received from Mr Marsh touching the high price of provisions at Newtown. Has put the matter before the Home Office.

Report of a resolution passed at a meeting of the council of the borough of Poole, specially convened for the purpose of expressing appreciation of the services of the South Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Regiments of Yeomanry Cavalry.

Expresses condolence on the sudden death of his father. Has received four notices of bail since Powell's committal. Has prepared sufficient evidence to commit and convict Charles Jones. The prisoners are a desperate lot. He himself stands well with the Chartists. His mild method of address enables him, with the exercise of a little caution, to secure evidence which he could not otherwise hope to obtain.

Touching the qualification of Mr Mansell of the New Inn in Frankwell to act as surety for Powell. Considers Mr Mansell responsible for £150. Mrs Mansell hails from the Meifod district. Mr Mansell came from the Isle of Wight, is reported to have money, and is desirous of leaving the New Inn, which is a Chartist House.

There can be no objection to Mr Mansell as surety from want of property, but it might be prudent for the magistrates to consider whether he is liable to be a permanent resident.

Mansell is not a native of the neighbourhood, but owns sufficient property to act as surety for Powell.

Has made inquiries concerning Mansell. He is a West Devonshire man who once kept a spirits shop in the Metropolis. He is a Chartist and has had meetings of Chartists at his house. He is contemplating removal, provided he can find a successor. Chartism is at so low an ebb that he is said to take sometimes no more than seven shillings a week.

Confirms an appointment at Montgomery on Monday. Considers that the magistrates should be acquainted of the conduct of the prisoners so that they can require heavier bail. The Political Union is an illegal society, and its chairman and secretary have been arrested and bound over to appear at the next Assizes.

Draft letter from [The Earl of Powis] from Walcot, Ludlow, to Lord John Russell. Encloses the deposition of one Edward William of Llanwnog touching the conduct of the prisoners in Montgomery gaol. Deponent states that the prisoners behaved in a disorderly and desperate manner, and vowed vengeance upon those who were responsible for their capture, and especially Mr Woosnam. The Newtown prisoners blamed those from Llanidloes for the failure of the riot. They had been too hasty and did not wait until they were all prepared, when they would have had the assistance of the Merthyr people.

Asks for information respecting the services of Capt. Mortimer during the recent disturbances.

Have received only four days' pay for their services as special constables during the recent disturbances at Newtown. Ask for redress.

Encloses depositions in the case against Powell. The evidence against Charles Jones is now complete. Also encloses the deposition contained in No. MB2/193.