This book provides a dramatic recounting of a trial that captivated the people of England in the 1800s. It tells the story of Charles Pinney, who was accused of neglecting his duties as Mayor of Bristol during a time of intense rioting. The book provides an accurate transcription of the trial proceedings, shedding light on the events of the time and the attitudes of the people involved.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.