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    938 StfK H*a&m [Saturday,

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    IRELAND. Three points stand out in the I...

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    A BLOOMER RIOT. Bloomerism seems destine...

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    IS NOT SIR JOHN FRANKLIN ALIVK? Captain ...

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    A County Court Judqk In A " Fix." Mr. It...

    penalty , because he looked upon it as a debt recoverable by action , and if not then paid , the defendant would be liable to eighty days' imprisonment . If an action were brought , the damages might , or might not , be laid at £ 50 ; and he did not know that he should , if he tried the cause , be justified in cutting the damages down , The charge against the police officers , was withdrawn . . It is obvious that the matter cannot rest here ; and it was understood in Liverpool that Mr . Robertson Gladstone and other magistrates had left for London , to lay the matter before the Home-office .

    A number of gentlemen of Liverpool met on Thursday , and in a few minutes subscribed the necessary sum to pay the fines imposed on Mr . Whitty and his son . The subject has also been mentioned in the Town Council . The fines were paid the same night , and an order for the liberation of the father and son obtained . „„ ... At ten o'clock on Thursday night Mr . Whitty , senior , arrived at Lime-street station from Lancaster Castle . The most intense excitement prevailed on the arrival of the train , between three and four thousand persons had assembled , and formed an aveof the immense lat

    nue extending the whole length pform . A band of music was also in attendance . Ihe cheering as the train emerged from the tunnel was loud and prolonged . Mr . Whitty passed through the avenue amid the most hearty greetings . In Lime-street he made a short speech expressive of gratitude for his deliverance ; and it was not without difficulty that he was enabled to reach a cab and proceed homewards . The assembled multitude , after giving a parting salute to Mr . Whitty , marched past the County Court , where groans were given for the Judge . Although the excitement was intense , the greatest order was preserved .

    938 Stfk H*A&M [Saturday,

    938 StfK H * a & m [ Saturday ,

    Ireland. Three Points Stand Out In The I...

    IRELAND . Three points stand out in the Irish news this week —eviction , emigration , and the attempts made in the Unions of the south and west to evade the repayment of Treasury advances . Lord Oranmore , whose property is in the Encumbered Estates Court , has , it is said , driven out nearly a hundred persons ; and the Law Life Assurance Company has turned adrift above five hundred persons . \ Vith respect to the latter , the Galway Vindicator reports that Prince Albeit is in

    treaty with the company for the Martin estates in Connemara , and insinuates that the clearance has been effected at his instance—an insinuation to which we by no means give credit . As to emigration , that goes on with astounding rapidity . John Lamb , the Quaker correspondent o f the Northern Whiff , relates as an experience of his south-western tour , that old men , women , and boys , have got in the harvest . From most places , the young men have gone to Canada and

    America ! But for the moment the most striking intelligence from Ireland is the decided feeling against the repayment of the ?• famine loan , " as the Treasury advances are called . The Unions of Tuam , Roscommon , Galway , Mayo , Mountbellew , have " pronounced " strongly against repayment . In Limerick a similar movement has taken place , but on a larger scale . The guardians have called an aggregate meeting of the boards of guardians in Munster . On this subject , Mr . Augustus Stafford , M . P ., has writen a letter of remonstrance to the Limerick Chronicle : —

    " The guardians ( he observes ) have instructed a committee of their own body , to invite a deputation from every board in Munster , in order to consider , or , in other words , to oppose the demand for repayment of advances . We are enabling the commissioners to make these demands , placing all the real property of Ireland completely at their mercy . I resisted , ass well as 1 was able , when it was a bill before the House of Commons , but it passed into a law , because resistance was neglected by other members who might not have foreseen its eilects . One of its evil provisions is , that the machinery of local taxation is used for the purpose of collecting national moneys , but this provision gives us , as guardians , an opportunity of action without the necessity of any general meeting at all . Let eacli guardian examine carefully the financial state of his own electoral diviamount demanded

    sion , in reference to the now , and to the necessities of its poor . If the division , in his opinion , cun meet these demands , let it make the honest effort and pay them ; but if it be found that such payment , by exhausting the resources of the division , would defeat the main end of the poor law , let b , im state this to the commissioners , nnd , by the resignatt » n of his office , if they persist , let him throw upon them the responsibility of working the poor law . Hut this is properly a question for each division , and not for a whole province , where some unions are solvent and others bankrupt ; and a meeting where none of us can advise his neighbour , becauae none of us can judge bin neighbour ' s circumstances , would , 1 fear , look too much like a Kc ' nrral repudiation of our engagements how carefully soever Hh resolutions might be framed . I do no wish to abuse the com miHsioners ; every clans , creed and party is so fiercely attacked in Ireland that all epithet .. r . ? ll , " i ,,. vn been cxhnuHtr . il by everybody on everywhen the lsia

    1 oily " and it was to be expected that ; eg .. s ^^ rj r ^^^ iss ^™™^

    -vinced we could not accomplish our duties , would be a businesslike and intelligible course , far better than a public meeting , which in present circumstances seems , to say the least of it , wholly inapplicable . The object of a poor law is the support of the poor ; if compatibly with that object we can pay , we ought . This is a question for each guardian , or , at all events , for each board , to decide , and , having decided , to act on at once . But if we are to exceed the limits of a single union , why should we confine ourselves to a single province ? Connaught is at least as much interested as Munster , and it must tie obvious that a decision which would be justifiable in one union might be unfair and shameful in another . "

    A Bloomer Riot. Bloomerism Seems Destine...

    A BLOOMER RIOT . Bloomerism seems destined to pass through many phases in its London career . It was last week announced that on Monday evening Mrs . Dexter would appear en Bloomer , and lecture at the British Institution , Cowper-street , for the benefit of Young Finsbury . Consequently , a great crowd assembled before the doors were opened , and awaited with great uproar and no patience for admittance . A tremendous rush ensued upon the opening of the doors ; and , after a deal of thrusting and pushing , a trampling down of the weak and the timid , in short , after all those operations had been gone through by means of which

    a British crowd delights to get itself installed in possession of a place of meeting , some twelve or fifteen hundred people got inside the large hall . Though prices were charged , it is calculated that not one in a hundred paid anything Of jthe audience five to one were men . On the platform a portly Verger of St . Paul ' sseated himself in the presidential chair amid ironical cheers . Meanwhile , as Mrs . Dexter did not appear , the audience amused themselves with shrieking , screaming , whistling , and bandying about jokes upon the new costume at the top of their sweet

    voices ; and it was suggested that a grand chorus of " Buffalo gals , can ' t you come out to-night ? " would be appropriate . Soon after the appearance of the "Verger of St . Paul's , one who seemed in an official capacity jumped upon the table and told the audience that Mrs . Bloomer would enter as soon as " the police could clear a way for her . " Another told them she would appear as soon as the uproar ceased . She could npt be expected to enter while the meeting was conducting itself in a manner disgraceful to a British audience . ( Great uproar . )

    The Verger of St . Paul ' s : The sooner the better , or else there will be a jolly row . ( Laughter and cheers . ) I don ' t much care , I ' ve got a very comfortable seat here . Half-past nine o'clock arrived , and the indignation of the meeting vented itself in the most fearful yelling . Threats of damage to the building were proclaimed , and great anxiety prevailed lest injury might be inflicted . A man , habited in the Bloomer costume , came

    upon the platform , and addressed the meeting as fol-Ioavs : —Ladies and Gentlemen , According to arrangement , my wife , Mrs . Dexter , is here in this room . We have been waiting in the next room for half an hour , and could not get out . But if you will be quiet , Mrs . Dexter will come . ( Uproar . ) I wish her to come forward if she is in . the room . When she was in the next room she was obliged to change her costume with another lady in order to get through the crowd . I missed her , and I can tell no more . ( Ujtroar . )

    It was now demanded who were the committee . A person named Taylor presented himself , whereupon he was told he would be prosecuted for swindling . There was a cry for the Chairman , and the portly verger who had innocently placedhimsclf in that position , made a precipitate retreat . Mr .- Dexter , too , had disappeared . Taylor told the meeting that the hall would be opened free on Monday next . On being asked to return the money paid for admission lie said ho could not find the ehecktaker . After this lie tried to escape but wan made prisoner . The riot

    now nearly reached its climax . A dummy in the Jlloomer costume was hung up at a window , and in the pushing and rushing of the crowd several persons were injured . This unusual scene was made Btill more novel by the daring of a young woman , who had been standing in tho body of the hall , and made lier way to the platform , nnd ascended the table . Under the impression that it was Mrs . liloomcr in ordinary female costume , the meeting cheered her with great enthusiasm , and then relapsed into a dead silence . She then addressed the meeting

    an follows : — " Ladies and gentlemen , I have got on this platform to show you that if Mrs . Dexter is here ia thin room she can come up here with the greatest ease . ( Hear , hear , hear . ) Gentlemen will allow her to pass , and not only allow her to pass , but assist her if nlie will make the attempt . ( Cheers . ) Come forward , Mrs . Dexter , if you are here . ( Henewed cheering . ) Come forward , if you do not wish to make fooln of tho ladies and gentlemen wlio are preheat . Mrs . Dexter , L call upon you to coma forward and show yourself to these gentlemen . There is no corner of tho room from which you cannot pass through these gentlemen , dense uh the crowd is . ( Cheers . ) If Mm . Dexter will not come forward , let those who uro connected with her return the money that liua been paid at the doors . If ahc does not do that , all

    this proceeding will be put down as a swindle MV opinion is , ladies and gentlemen , that you are collected here to be laughed at or to have your pockets picked T am told that a committee of men undertook to manacrt this affair ; why , then , don't they do their duty ? it women had formed the committee , you would havp ooni the lady ( Mrs . Dexter ) . " ( Loud cheers . ) ave seen A call was raised for Mr . Taylor , the committeeman and he stood side by side on the table with " the valorous young woman whd had undertaken to lead the meeting He presented a most pitiable and lamentable appear ance being a person of small stature . ' The Young Woman , taking him by the hand , said ;— . " Ladies and gentlemen , this is one of the responsible parties , one of the committee . Mr . Dexter has gone the ehecktaker has gone , and this poor young man has been left to settle the matter with you . " ( Lauqhter \

    The Young Woman ( addressing Taylor ) : " What have you to say , sir ? " Mr . Taylor , looking very disconsolate , held his hat before his eyes , but volunteered no explanation . Some conversation took place between Mr . Taylor and his fair assailant , during which time the auditory remained very silent . At length she said , " This gentleman says Mr . Dexter has gone to seek his wife —( roars of laughter )—and yet they siy Mrs . Dexter is ia the room . What do they mean by all this ? Let this poor young man explain it . He says he can ' t give you any information , and so here he is , and I throw him upon your mercy . Do what you like with him . Wait a minute , however , and I will ask him a question or two . " { Loud cheers . ) The Young Woman : What are your name and address ?

    Mr . Taylor ( very slowly and very feebly ) : I don ' t think it right to tell . The Young Woman : There is a man who calls himself an Englishman and is ashamed of his name . ( Hear , hear . ) I will ask him another question , and that is whether he knows how the money which has been collected at the doors has been disposed of ? Mr . Taylor : I don ' t know , the ehecktaker has gone . ( Hisses and yells . ) The Young Woman ( addressing Taylor ) : Have you got any money . ( Tremendous cheering . ) Mr . Taylor made a reply , but it was inaudible to every one but the young woman , who said , " Gentlemen , he says he has got money in his pocket , but it does not belong to him . "

    Upon this announcement being made , a vast body of persons pushed towards the platform , determined to take summary vengeance upon poor Taylor . He was driven right and left with merciless violence , and would probably have sustained some injury , had not the police entered , and seeing the danger to which he was exposed , judiciously removed him . A great amount of indignant speeehmaking was then got through , and much , abuse prodigally lavished upon Bloomerism and its apostles , after which the excited and disappointed public retired . Mrs . Dexter has sent the following letter to the Times .-

    —" Sir , —Referring to to-day ' a Times , respecting a lecture on Bloomerism at the Royal British Institution , Finsbury , which was announced to be delivered by me , I beg to eay that I was engaged by Mr . Taylor , honorary secretary to the institution , who assured me that a suitable retiring-room , platform , & c , should be provided for my use . " On presenting myself at the Institute door of that establishment" , half an hour previous to the time announced , I found the greatest confusion prevailed both After three

    inside and out of the building . waiting - quarters of an hour , no one appeared to receive me , am I was advised by several respectable persons to retire . 1 therefore leave Mr . Taylor to explain the matter , having myself nothing to do with the arrangements or the receipts . " Youra obediently , " Sept . . 'JO . " Caroline Dkxtkr . " Mr . John Taylor also wrote to the Times of Thursday , lie throws all tho blame upon Mrs . Dexter , who , he sayd , run away . Neither adds any new fucta .

    Is Not Sir John Franklin Alivk? Captain ...

    IS NOT SIR JOHN FRANKLIN ALIVK ? Captain Austin has arrived with his squadron , consisting of the Resolute , Captain Austin ; the Assistance , Captain Ommaney ; the Intrep id , screw-Hteamer , Licutciiuiit-Comimindcr Bertie Cator ; and Pioneer , screw- steamer , Lieutenant- Commander Sherard Osborn . Captain Austin ' s expedition got out of winter quarters on the 1 lth of August , when , us the gallant ollicer informed the Admiralty in his despatch by Captain Penny , he made his way homeward " , determined to look into Jouch ' h Sound by the way . Failing , however , to penotrate tho Bound , in conse - quence of its being blocked up with heavy ice , ' made for Capo Farewell , doubled it on the Kith oi September , made the Orkneys on the 21 th , » n < i . breasting and dashing through the heavy galoot win lust week in tho North Sea , arrived off Scarborough

    on Sunday . They bring no new intelligence . Meanwhile , an extremely interesting letter lion Dr . John Rao has been published in tho New > <» '" Albion . Dr . ltuo writen from " Fort doniUleiiw-, northeast end of tho Oreat Bear Luke , October i » , 1850 . " It will be Heen from the extracts w « give below that Franklin and hitf crew may fctiU » u Dr * . Hae HtatoB that , in addition to tho Hh ! I 1 ° ? trt ditionw , tho lludtton ' H Buy Compuny iutended V >

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  • Leader (1850-1860), Oct. 4, 1851, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_04101851/page/6/