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that the pledges given by the Government to the planters had never been redeemed . Of the 20 , 000 , 000 ^ . awarded to them for compensation only 17 , 000 , 000 ^ . or 18 , 00 Q , 000 £ had ever been received by them , the rest being expended in collection and manngement , while the real value of the slaves amounted to 60 , 000 , 000 ^ . One half of the sugar estates had been abandoned , and the remainder were not half cultivated . Formerly 150 , 000 hhds . of sugar had been produced , while the present production was not above 35 , 000 hhds . He
thought they should claim a repayment of the whole property unjustly taken , from them—not merely the portion not paid for the slaves , but the property in lands , buildings , machinery , and property of every kind which had become annihilated , by the operation of these laws . At any rate , they should demand that more labourers should be introduced into the colony at the expense of the Government ; and assistance should be afforded in irrigation , in the formation of roads and railways , and in the education of the blacks .
A resolution , declaring that the colony was entitled to relief from the Government of this country was proposed by Mr . Girod , one of the deputation from Jamaica . Mr . Smith , also one of the deputation , moved a resolution , declaring that the difference of duty should be increased between that levied upon colonial and that upon foreign sugar by diminishing the former . He thought that it would be far better for the interests of Jamaica for the " painter" to be cut between that colony and Eng land . Let her drift to the United States , who would be very glad to have her . ( Cheers . )
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GLASGOW ON DIRECT TAXATION . At a public meeting of the inhabitants of the city of Glasgow , held in the Trades' Hall , on the evening of Monday , the 26 th of July , 1852 , in terms of requisition to the Lord Provost , numerously signed , Mr . Alexander Alison was called t *> the chair . The following resolutions were read , and the adoption of the same was moved by Mr . Smith , and seconded by Mr . Buckie , farmer , and carried by acclamation , viz .: — " 1 st . Whereas the adoption of a simple and equitable system of direct taxation , fairly levied on income , in lieu of the present unequal , complicated , and expensively-collected duties on commodities , would reduce the burden of
taxation , and tho loss connected therewith , to about one-half of the present amount : and whereas the present system creates class privileges , which arc destructive of pence and general prosperity , it becomes necessary to reconsider the whole question of the general ( axntion of the country , with the objects , first , of reducing taxation , and second , of perfecting the Free-trade policy , so that industry and trado may be improved , and the grievances of those classes which suffer from the present partial state of Frcc-trnde may be redressed . It is resolved that this meeting recognises the principle , that every man should be taxed in proportion to his income , as the only true and equitable method of taxation , and that the whole revenue of tho nation should he raised by an income tax based on that principle .
" 2 nd . That this meeting approves generally of J \ fr . Alison ' s scheme of direct taxation , but in doing so , offers no opinion on questions of detail , as each may safely be confided to the wisdom of Parliament . " 3 rd . That petitions to both Houses of Parliament , in terms of these resolutions , he signed by ( he chairman , in name of the meeting : the petition ( o the Lords to be entrusted ( o the J ) ukc of Newcastle , and ( lmt to the Commons to Alexander Jfustic , Esq ., M . I ' ., nnd John Macgregor , Esq ., M . I' ., with a request that they will present thorn to Parliament , and support the prayer . "• Mli . That a copy of these resolutions be tnmsinitfed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer , with a memorial from the committee , setting forth tho advantages which direct taxation , in preference to tins present , system , would confer on all classes , and praying its adoption .
" f > lh . That a commit tea be appointed , lo obtain tml > - W'riptions , and take what , measures may be necessary to forward the object of the foregoing resolutions . " Ai . bxan i ) nit Ambon , Chairman .
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DUliLIN KXHIIiLTION OK 1853 . * Tiik following descriptive particulars of Mr : Benson ' s design , which has been adopted for the Exhibition liuilding , will bo read with interest : —Presenting u front to Merrion-square of ' M ) O fee ;! ,, the main or centre feature of the elevation consists of a semicircular projection , which forms tho eastern termination of the Central Hall . This will be a noble apartment of 425 feet in length , and 100 feet in height , covered by a semicircular roof upon trellis ribs , in one span of KM )
feet . On each sido of the centre hall , and running parallel to it for the sanie length , are two h « . lln 50 feet , wide , with domed roofs , similar to that which covers the main nave or hall of the building . Tho height from the floor to the roof of each of those , halls will bo G ?> feet . They are approached through passages from the centre hall . In addition to these three hulls are four comparl inents of 25 feet wide , running the whole length of the building ; two are placed Ixitweon tho centre 1 ih . 11 and tho side halls , and two on each flido of tho latter ; divided into sections of 25 feet nqunro , forming convenient divisions for tho imrposeu of
classification . Over these compartments are spacious galleries , also running the length of the building , which will not only afford increased space for exhibition , but be an agreeable promenade from whence the effect of the three halls will be seen to great advantage . The ceiling of the halls being divided into panels formed by the trellis ribs , and the other constructive parts of the building , will provide ample opportunity for effective decoration . Light is admitted from above in one unbroken and equally distributed body . The construction of the building is ' strongly marked on the elevation , and forms , in fact , the ornamental character of the
design . There are also external galleries , which will be attractive features in the exterior , and . will be useful in providing access to the roof for repairs , &c . The termination of each of the principal roofi ? to the east and west is semispherical , giving strength as well as effect to the building . There will be three entrances in the front facing Merrion-square , under a range of verandahs , through which access will be had for the holders of season tickets and the general public . The materials of the building will be iron , timber , and glass . The latter will only be used for light , as before described . The parts of the roof at each side of the lights will be timber , covered with the waterproof
cloth , manufactured by Messrs . Malcolmson , of Portlaw , county Waterford . The trellis girders which support the galleries will be of wrought iron , supported on cast iron pillars . Ample accommodation in the way of refreshment , retiring rooms , offices , &c , is provided in the plan . , Access to the building can also be had by the spacious courtyard of the Royal Dublin Society , whose suite of apartments , including the museum , will be thrown open to the public during the Exhibition . The available area of ground floor will be 147 , 704 feet . Of wall space there will be not less than 87 , 000 feet . The design , not only in respect to the striking and bold effect of the elevation , but also of the interior , is
deserving of the highest praise . Mr . Benson appears to have forgotten the Crystal Palace , and has had the courage to think for himself . He has produced a " design worthy of the purpose contemplated , and highly creditable to his artistic and practical characte- as an architect .
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ILLEGAL ORANGE PROCESSIONS . TnE Liverpool Orangemen , eleven in number , who were arrested while making procession through the town on the 12 th of August , were tried at Liverpool before Lord Campbell on Saturday . After the Attorney-General had opened the case by detailing the facts which were admitted on behalf of the prisoners , Lord Campbell expressed his opinion that such processions were unquestionably illegal . It was then urged for the defence that some of the accused had simply joined the procession , upon which Lord Campbell stated decidedly that those who had not arms in their possession were acting quite as illegally as those who had . Lord Campbell suggested that the prisoners , with the exception of one against whom there was no ease , should plead guilty , on tho understanding that they should be discharged on their own recognizances in the sum of 50 £ . to come up and receive judgment when culled upon , saying , that if they refused and were found guilty , he should feel bound to pass a severe sentence . The prisoners seemed very unwilling to do so , but their counsel , with some difficulty , persuaded them to acquiesce .
Two men , both Orangemen , were indicted on tho same day for having created a riot at Wignn , on the day of the election . One of them , Leailbettcr , had been seen towards the close of" tho election , which lind hitherto gone on quietly , going with a body of men , armed with bludgeons , towards a part of the town inhabited by Roman Catholics , where their appearance would be certain to create a riot . They wero afterwards joined by Ulinkhorne , the other prisoner . A riot ensued , in which stones wero thrown , and lilinkhorue had been seen more than oneo to lire a pistol . They were both found guilty . Seven other men wero afterwards tried for similar
offences committed on the same occasion , mid they wen all found guilty , lilinkhorno was sentenced to three months imprisonment , and the others to lighter punish inents .
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CAPTAIN SHEl'HIOAIU ) ONCIO MORI- ] . Thomas James Ifolloway , a young niuii in the service of the notorious Captain Hhophcard , and wIioho duties partly consisted , it is said , in currying homo articles which his employer may have loft at l » in club , was chin-god by the Captain , at , tho Middlesex SoHsions on Wednesday , with stealing a coat from tho ball . The Captain , its usual , gave preat enlertainmont to tho Court b y his Iwhnvinur ; ho fluid thnt when tho coat WrtM taken th « ro was nu artificial eprig of myrtle
in the buttonhole , furnished to him bv a ste ^ f * , „ lady in the Burlington-arcade . * y < mn « The coat was then produced , which the C aptain eY fcmined closely with his eyeglass , and on being asked if he could identify it , replied , " Oh , yes , I can swear to itwhy there is the very pin the young lad y put in Sh is very pretty , my lord ( to Mr . Witham , the chairm an ? but she is married . " ¦ ' An amusing conversation took place between tho Captain and Mr . Payne , who appeared for the boy I reply to a question from Mr . Payne the Captain admitted he had sometimes been in a station-house . H assured Mr . Payne that no man ever yet got through the imperturbability of his good temper . " I gjve ^ fair warning , " he said , " but I advise you to try—I really should like you to try . Now , do try" ( persuasively ) . Mr . Payne . —I believe you are the celebrated Captain Shepheard who so often figures in the police reports ? Captain Shepheard . —Yes , I am ; but , then , you know I am not responsible for all the nonsense they put in the papers about me . Have you seen the Morning Herald this morning ? Mr . Payne . —No , I have not . Captain Shepheard . —Well , I wish you had , for there you will see a complete refutation which I have written to that last case . Mr . P ^ ayne . —You were fined , I believe , the other day for sticking a man with a fork at Brentford ? Captain Shepheard . —Yes , I was . I was fined 10 s . by the magistrate . Mr . Payne . —And you were confined , too , by the magistrate , for it ?
Captain Shepheard . —Oh , no , I was confined by the police , not by the magistrate , and very improperly , too ; but you know that very well ; you know all about it . ( Laughter . ) Mr . Payne . —And then you summoned him for detaining your portmanteau ? Captain Shepheard ( thoughtfully ) . —Yes , I think I did . Mr . Payne . —Oh , you must remember . It was where you produced tho lady with the little foot—the "Exhibition" foot—the shape of ¦ which was sent as a model to China—that you wanted to Bhow the magistrate , but ho would not look at it . Captain Shepheard ( rapturously ) . —Ah ! how pleased he would have been if he had seen it . I wish you had seen it . You would never have laughed at it if you had .
( Laughter . ) Mr . Payne . —And you used to shoot bows and arrows into her leg ? Captain Shepheard . —Ah , so she said . In reference to this little amusement the Captain made use of an expression , which he assured the Court was a technical phrase in his profession , but which was rather too coarso to be repeated here . Mr . Payno . —And you sometimes amused yourself in tho
morning by biting dogs tails oil r Captain Shepheard ( meditatively ) . —I tried a puppy dog's tail once , but I did not succeed—no , I did not sueceed ; and I never tried the experiment again . Mr . Payne . —You also used to pull up the flowers m other people's gardens ? Captain Shepheard ( briskly ) . —Hollyhocks , oh yes—only hollyhocks . . . Mr . Payne . —You were taken up before a magistrato lor beating the boys ? Captain Shepheard—Yes , I was fined 61 . for it . tain
Mr . Payne . —You wero locked up , too , Cap , were you not ? Captain Shepheard . —Ah , but you must allow me to explain the circumstances . I was fined 5 Z ., and it was baiurday ; I had only 2 , 1 . with me , and could not procuro tho remaining sum in time , bo I wob locked up in L € » aD * "J ; fields prison till Monday . I summoned tho officer lor iiuh improper treatment , and I will again . ( Laug hter . ) J- " magistrate on that occasion dismissed tho charge , iim ( shrugging his shoulders ) will again . ( Renewed laugh" *' I have written to tho Secretary of State , but have not yet received a reply . . ,. .. iimrlv Mr . Payne!—And you sai < l , " When the wind * soullun iy I know a hawk from a handsaw . Shakspeare- ~ -l » ein . . . Captain Shepheard . —Do you never quote ^' * ' " 1 , 1 But , pardon me , when you make a quotation you » iio make it correctly , and if you will just turn to ««« " *? , see what he says on the subject of the » ull » rly " hawke , and hamLsawe , you willperceivo that you aio w ^ in your quotation . Ahem ! I have a witness «"
prove it . Mr . Payno . —Oh , is the lady hero to-day ? , Captain Shophuanl . —No , I havo brought » " <) t l , , Vo hero—not tho sumo ono ; ( politely , * perhaps you woum to SCO ll « r ? . wrllftfl * Mr . Payno . —No , I thank you , Captain ; but i » . r ^ you will tell mo how many timos you havo bc < m Htation-houso ? v 0 ( , t i * Captain fcibepheard . —Which station-houao t *<> " » ' . I am hero on oath , I must be particular in asking station-housed . i , nuneH . Mr . Payno .-Oli , I bog pardon ; I moan Bt ailon ; i ,... viv ) Captain Bhephoard .- I will try and ronuwnbor . < r > i < j / Twice , 1 think , in YiiV-flJ-roet , and once in VVoHrm It must bo iindoratood that 1 givo thia information ^^^ ouhIv . It has not vet , amjoarod in tlio papers .
throwing an oyster-shell through a fanlig ht . Mr . Payne . -Wore you over in a lunatw BHyium r ^ Cnplniii Shopheard ( to the judge ) . —My Lara , u . ^ answer this question 1 must be vory aiecureivc . ¦ considered by you at all relevant to Uio case J win l with plouauro , but . 1 must explain at groat leugi , . Mr . Payne . —Wall , 1 will not proas fcho question . Captain Shophoard . ~ W « H , I am « o « y iw lu you hudi
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82 o T H E L fiADER , [ Saturday , i ¦ , ... ¦¦¦ . — ¦ <—¦ . i '_*__'' " ¦ ' ¦ '¦ "" "' * " ¦ ¦ i——»——— ¦ - ' '_! . ' " ¦¦ -
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Leader (1850-1860), Aug. 28, 1852, page 820, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1949/page/8/
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