A scheme entertained by Arthur Thistlewood and his
fellow-conspirators to overthrow the Government by assassinating the
Cabinet Ministers. So called from Cato Street, where their meetings
were held. (1820.)
The other names of these conspirators are Brunt, Davidson, Harrison,
Ings, Monument, Tidd, and Wilson. All eight were sent to the Tower,
March 3rd, 1820, by warrant of the Secretary of State.
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