Seventy six families, comprising 300 individuals had not only been turned out of their houses, but had even - the unfortunate wretches - been mercilessly driven from the ditches to which they had been taken themselves for shelter..these unfortunate people had their rents actually ready..' Despite widespread condemnation, the eviction order was not rescinded.
Seventy-six families, comprising three hundred individuals had been evicted from their homes, driven from shelters they were forced to seek refuge in. These unfortunate people had rent payments ready. Despite widespread condemnation, the eviction order remained unamended.