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5 FOBEIGZr INTELLIGENCE . NAPOLEON'S BONES . The Dorade Bteam-boat , witli the remains of Pjapokon on board , in charge of the Prince de Joumlle , entered ibe Seinu at Ravre on Tuesday , attended by eleven bo&ts . On Wednesday it passed JjUmen , where grew preparations -were made to do aoaeur to ; he occasion . On she centre of the buspeaaon-bridge over the Seine , a triumphal arch was erewed , covered with violet-coloured cloth ; and Rmmids of the same material , emblazoned with the 8
Mines of Napoleon's -victories , formed a line from the suspension-bridge to the Pont Neuf . The Archbisaop of Rouen , the departmental and municipal Minorities , a large body of troops , the National Guard of all the neighbouring towns , and an immense concourse of people , lined the banks of the river . On the suspension-briJije were placed nearly 1 , 500 Teteraas of the cid army . The shops throughout the town were closed ; and the public buildings and nouses were dressed with flags . The correspondent of the Times ihuB describes the
corejnonies observed in passing the town : — "In fact , ¦ wh en the fog , which threatened at one period to prevent the possibility of even seeing the steamboats , cleared away , the coup d aM was admirable . At eleven o ' clock , the gmjke of the first steamboat was observed . Minute guns were fired by tl-. e artiilery of the National Guard stationed on the heights of S » . Catherine . The steam-boats , twelve in _ number , proceeded slowly up the river . The third in order , the Dorade , contained the remains of Napoleon . The coffin was placed on the foredeck , and General Bertrand and the Priuce de Jornvilie stood at its head . The Dorade alone passed under the triumphal arch . The other boms passed at the side . The crews of the Beile Poule -and F&vouriie were distributed on board tne other steam-boats , and formed an interesting
spectacle . As the Dorado sailed under-tne triumphal arch , the veterans on the bridge raised the cry of * Tire Napoleon ! ' which was the oaly cry I heard . The Dorade was hauled up on the left bank of the rrver , between the suspension bridge and the Pont Neur , where the authorities were placed . The Archbishop gave tha absolution . This ceremony listed about twenty minutes : and the steam-boats , with the exception of those which draw too much water , being built for the navigation of the Saiae from Bouen to Havre , proceeded up the river . All was over before twelve o ' clock , and the troops were withdrawn . The multitudes retired in the most perfect order ; but it was three hours before I couid return to my hotel , in consequence of the dense « rowd that _ filled ihe streets . 1 understand the expence of this day ' s ctremony will amount io upwards of 60 , 000 francs . "
The awkward position of M . Guizot , some pas--sages of whose writings arc called to mind by these ceremonies , u a subject of remark by his enemits of the press . The Courrier Francois t in ooinmeiitiag upon a report which had appeared iu the Temps , that M . Guizot , upon the pretext of bad health , was about to quit Pans during the approaching funeral ceremony , adds , that in contradicting this report , » nd announcing h > s intention of taking his place among the other Ministers upon the occasion , M . Guizot , the visitor of Louis the Eighteenth at Ghent , shows iesa good taste and tact than he would in abstaining from beintj present . The Commerce is more bitter— "The Momteur de Grand of the 13 th of June , 1815 ( five days before the oattls of Waterloo ) describes a throne erected upon the Champ de Mars
for the rote of the new Constitutions of the Empire , -and adds the words— ' The Prince and nobles of the new empire are already appearing upon the theatre prepared for the new throng . The most eminent among them is Marshal Ney . Nest to him is another Marshal , who in the successive variety of parts ha has p ^ yed , has founded the monument of Qaiberon , celebrated the funeral rues of Louis tne Sixteenth , and the resurrection of Napoleon ; has been Minister of Louis tie Eighteenth when Bona-. pane conspired , and Major-General of Bonaparte wiien Louis the Eighteenth was betrayed ! ' This portrait of Marshal Souh , ( adds the Commerce ) crawn by M . G-nizot , Ls all the more piquant at the moment when hoih are placed rn the same Cabinet , and are calltxi upon to receive the ashes of Napoleon , "
The Paris psoers of Monday contain little besides political speculations and recriminations , and accounts of the progress of Napoleon ' s remains up the Seine . At three - •'<¦! . rk oa Men-day , the funeral flotilla could be de ? cried from the top of the Arc de 1 'Etoile , approaching St . Deriis . The French Levant fleet was preparing to sail from Toulon on the Sih . On the 9 ch , the Camelaon , French steamer , reached Toulon wi-Ji imdiigence from Egypt . Tie letters brought by it mention the o&dai announcement of the arrangement at Alexandria , where Admiral Stopford was expected . Tne English fl . ee ; was to stop the wimer at Alexandria . The plague had broktn oat at Be-. rout .
The Prince Edward Island Herald announces , on j the authority of a letter received by a gemleman of j the proTinee from Mr . Vemon Smiih , that Govern-: ment intend to take steps towards the establishment ¦ of a Court of Escheats on the island . , Advicss from Maraeaibo to the 20 tii of October '< announce a revolution in New Grenada ; the pro-Tinees of Pamplona , Tunja , Soi-orr * . and Beies , having separated from the republic and declared themselves independent states . And Bogcis , is said ¦ to be in a very disturbed condition .
By the Britannia we have newB from Texas to the 15 di Novembsr . Tha message of the President to Congress give- a fiatitriug acw ^ u ; of the growth of the young republic in population and resources . The harvests had been abundant , ind sericulture was extend . Hg itself in every direction . The Government , as wail as the people , had experienced great embarrassment from the derangements and unsteadiness of their currency ; and the Loan Commissioners had not yet been able to effect a sale or bonds . The President deprecates a war with Mexico , -as calenls . ; ed still further to embarrass the Commissionars in negotiating a loan , and as involving -the cation in great distress , on account of its pecuniary difficulties ; for whieh reason he recommends a further attempt to reconcile the mother-- country by negotiations .
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MB . EDlloa , —I beg leave to inform you that Mr Clancy may rest assured that we vriil not lose sight of his excellent raeommeadation . We have got six Yoftmteera to form a committee , but being up to the « yee in business , getting up a tea party and ball , for tt » 23 rd , on tbe liberation of Mr . Richardson and h ' s companion * , alao trying to get up a demonstration for ill . Frost and his companions , we have net been ab ' . e to get up an address to the Chartists , nor to decide on a place ¦ where the newspapers may be directed to ; but we hope the following week we shall fee prepared to give every information . Then we will give the Chartists a chance of Bhotring theii attachment to the good cause , by sending their papers to Liverpool . If they will do their doty , ire hope to do ours . Geobge Ross . Liverpool , Dec . 14 , 1840 .
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TO THE INHABITANTS OF BATH . Fellow-Cttizexs , —We are about to eater trpon another year , the one thousand eight hundredth an < i forty . first of the Christiiin era . Time rolls away—and , as it flies , is unceasingly showing the goodness of Natnre ' B Qod , &n 3 the wickedness and depravity of earthly rulers . Industry and ingenuity have been misapplied ; and instead of being devoted to the peopled food , the -wealth they have created has been devoted to purposes of iDJnstJce and despotism . Great Britain , is a kingdom possessing withiu itself the means of promoting the happiness ef every human being bom upon itB soil ; nevertheless , vice and misery everywhere exist A few , indeed , abound in wealth and plenty : but they are the idle and the useless , "who extort their riches from the industry and perseverance of an impoverished comoiunity . We have a Government "which legislates not for tlie good of the people by whom it is maintained , but to devise new schen . es by which the
earnings of the industrious may be wrung from thema Government voting away money in enormous sums to stable horses , and kennel dogs , and turning a deaf ear to the eries of a starring people—a G-0 T 6 rnment so determined to oppress and enslave , that it condemns to imprisonment and death all who seek to establish the popular good . We have a Church which , under the -guise of religion , is hourly draining the people of their wealth—a Chnrdi directing our minds to eternal interests , whilst it plunders oui earthly tstates—a clergy wbicn would maintain a demon on the throng if he upheld their right of extortion . There is a manifest necessity for a change . Let us , then , commence the -coming year by the assertion of onr rights ; let us stand boldly forth to declare we will nave justice , and let our first effort be to restore those who have fallen in the . people ' s cause—let us cry aloud for the return of Frost , Williams and Jones , who , it cannot be denied , were illegally transported .
We woali Bay much on behalf of these nnfortunata * affi * ew , but for encroaching too far upon the columns -of this paper . We nave resolved upon holding a public meeting in our city , on the 4 th day of January , 1841 , of which further notice trill be given . Oa that -day let as demonstrate tbe desire of the people of Bath ¦ to place the inatitationi of the country upon a just foundation , and to promote the best interests of all tlanet , byieeaiing their equal representation in the fomm * nf House of Parliament Lot us assemble peacefully to disseminate our principles . People of Bsth , we deem the knowledge of your wrongs sumoenttoprwnpt you to respond nobly to this appeal . Oh , let it not be aid that we lag behind in the march of iateUeet , aad the panottof freedom . We trill do our & * fy , « ad look with confidence to you for the pcr . ' onasbcb « £ jwaa . ¦ . T »* COXXITIEE APPOINTED FOB T&l ' ILlKASEXBM 07 TRX MSSTIKC .
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THE FUNERAL PROCESSION OF NAPOLEON . Seteiull . columns of the London newspapers are occupied with a description of the pomps and ceremonies attendant upon the landing of the remains of thelate Emperor , and the deposition of ihem on the bankB of the Seine , in accordance with his last request . On Tuesday morning , long before day , the population was seen proceeding in the direction of the Barriere de 1 'Etoile , by which the cortege was to enter Paris . The greatest number , however , did not stop there , but pushed on to Neuilly , the avenue of which , was iu the course of a short time ocoupied by at least 400 . U 00 or 5 uO 000 persons . The funereal triumphal car &hortlj afterwards was seen passing the bridee , and on reaching Courbevoie was stationed under the portico of the Grecian Temple .
This car , which was truly magnificent , consisted of five distinct partt—1 , the base ; 2 , ihe pedestal ; 3 , the caryatides ; 4 , the shield ; and 5 , the cenotoph . The base rests on four massive gilt wheels ; it wa 3 twenty-five ft-et long and sis high , and presented the form oi a parallelogram , with a pemi-circular platform in front . On this last stood a group o ! lour genii , supporting the crown of Charlemagne at tee four aDgies were four other genii , in relie . ' , who held garlands with one hand , and with the other the trumpet of Fame ; above were fasces ; hi the middle eagles , and the cipher of the Emperor surrounded with crowns . Tne base and its ornaments were covered with burnished gold .
The pedeotal placed on this base was eighteeu feet in iength by seven in height , and entirely covered with gold and purple cloth , with the cipher and arms of the Emperor . On both sides hung two velvet imperial mantles , sprinkled with bees . Behind was a profusion of flag ? . On this pedestal stood fourteen caryatides , somewhat larger than life , entirely gilt over , and supporting with their heads and hands an immense shield . These caryatides were placed six on one side , and sis on tne other , back to back , and two oihero at the extremities . The shield was in gold of an elongated oval form , and loaded with fasces of iavelins . Tha sarcophagus , of an antique form , was raised above the shield . In the centre , on a rich cushion , lay the sceptre , the hand of justice , and the Imperial crown , studded with jewels .
Thi 3 monument oi gold and velvet , about fifty feet high , was drawn by sixteen black horses , yoked by fours , and so caparisoned as only to show the extremity oi the feet . The caparisons were cut in the shape of those of the tournament korses of the middle ages , and in gold cloth . The manes were adorned with gold tresses and white piumes , and vaiets , dressed in the liverv of the Emperor , led the horses . While the preparations for landing the coffin were making oa shore , the people in the island struck up the Marselsaise , " some of the singers concluding each strophe by these words— " Qu ' un sang impur tenge noire Empereur ; " and others , " Et de tout c&ur , gloire a noire Empereur . " When they had got through the National Hymn , they gave three cheers for Napoleon , and as many curses for his eaemivs .
At half- past uine o ' clock the clergy of Cum bevoie were seen descending the quay , and when it had reached the Dorade , prayers were read over the body . The Prince de Joiuvilie then gave orders to land , when all the assistants , preceded by the clergy , went on shore , and ths twenty-four seamen having raised the coffin on thtir shoulders followeG the procession . Txie artillery fired a salute of ; vrenty-oue rounds , and tbe cor ^ e was landed amidii , the acclamations of the trwops and the people . This was the first place where the remains touched the French ground . They were conveyed to the Grecian Temple , and after lying there in state for a short vime while M . Coquereau , the chaplain of « he expedition , and the oiner clergymen ctanted prayers , tLe seamen sgain took up their precious load aiid . carried it to the triumphal car .
By this time the Prefects of the Same and of Police , the Mayors of thu twelve municipal dittncis of Paris , and of tbe rural districts , the aojoiutd , th > Counseillers de Prefecture , and the o ; her civil authorities , arrived at the bridge of Neuiiiy to receive the body on the limits of the department . It was eleven o'clock before the hearse left Courbevoie . It paused awhile near the statue oi Josephine , after which the procession commenced it .- ? march . Everywhere on the passage of the hearse , the loudest acclamations resounded , and cries of " Vive i'Empereur ! " rent the air , particularly when it reached the triumphal arch ; but not a cry of " Vive le Hoi" was uttered .
From the moment the march commenced , until they reached the Place de U Concorde , they con tmued sieging La Marseillaise , " aud voci eratcd afier each strophe , cries of " Death to the English , and to the Ministere de PEtranger . " A National Guard having attempted to wrest the banner from the hands of the bearer , was nigh paying hia life for kU imprudence . TJLsupported by his comrades , hi . was soon disarmed and knocked down , and finally taken by the four limb ? , and thrown into a ditch on the side of the road , by which means he escaped being trodden to death by the crowd . The Medical and Law ^ Students met and joined the procession abtmt ten o ' ciook , at the Barriere de i Etoile . Their manner and bearing showed , that if they did not court a fray , it could not come amiss , and their posse ? sion of a flag , oF which , and its bearer , they took e&pecial care , was evidence i . ot u be mistaken that thev Set interference at . leftar . i -e .
or -svere rcacy to repel it . XNo salute 3 or cheermarked their passage . On they went , however , g ^ y but reckless . Shouts of '" Vive l'Em ' pereur ! " rent the air , and contrasted strongly , and I need not add favourably , with the cries of " A bas Guizot !' " A bas " ies Anglais ! " and a bas Palmerstou !" About a quarter-past twelve o ' clock tbe procession , which waa opened by a tqnndron of curassiers , making its appearance in the Champs Elyt-ee =, who moved slowly forward , halting at interval . The anxiety of the multitude was excited to the highest pitch , bat when the funeral car appeared , it i .-impossible to describe the approbation of the beholders . Shouts of admiration spread through all ranks ; some few raised their ha is
and cned " Yive I'Empereur , " but the majority seemed to have reserved all their applause * or the car , which fully equalled in splendour any funeral car which has been seen , at least in modern times . As it passed through the Champs Elysees , a demure-looking personage amongst the bystanders poiuted to tbe Palois of the Elysee Bourbon , which appeared to be untenanted , and guarded by a solitary sentinel , and observed that the present ceremony might afford a salutary lesson to Governors , aud mnind them of tha littJe dependence to be placed on their most favoured courtiers , if they reflected that some of the most prominent performers in this great festival , got up for the purpose of doing honour to Napoleon's remains , were the
most active twenty-fire years ago in forcing the living Napoleon to abdicate at tbe palace of Elysee Bourbon , without tveu having secured his personal safety , compelling him to throw himself on the genarcshy of the KiDg of England , who , though he might have treated the Emperor with unnecessary severity , had at least preserved him from the penalty which wa ? iDflicted on his brothers inarms , Alurat , Ney , and Labedoyere . Immediately after the funeral car had passed throngh the Champs Elysees , the immense multitude which had been assembled there for ? o many hours retired slowly , and in perfect order , and the streets of Paris , which had presented a most deserted appearance until two o'clock iu the afternoon , once more assumed their usual
gaiety . The disposition of the Parisian population on this occasion , as far as we saw , was perfectly peaceable aud tranquil . And this was not the effect of any severe police regulations , or imposing demonstration of armed force , with the view of " aweing the mob , " but quite spontaneous . In the first instance it was expected thattheprocessionwouldreach the Place de 1 a Concorde , by ten o'clock , as his ilajesty Louis Philippe was to arrive at the Invalides precisely at eleren . It was , however , a quarter past one bofore it made its appearance . The cortege moved slowly
on in the order above described , passing through a double file of National Guards and soldiers of the line , winding round at the near side of the obelisk , and continuing its course in a straight direction across tbe Pout de la Concorde . On the arrival of the Imperial car , all eyes became rivetted on this unique specimen of funereal pomp , and every effort was made to keep it in view as long as possible ; its appearance excited a general burBt of admiration , and indeed it would be difficult to imagine anything capable of producing a more striking effect . The ceremony passed off in this quarter without any accident or interruptiou of order , or even good
humour . Tne real sight worth seeing , after all , the only imposing sight in fact , was the crowd in mourning dresses that filled the chapel , first along the archways ib the nave , then in the tribunes of the dome as they becane crowded with the representatives of the diifereut bodies cf the State , the Ministers , and Staff , the Marshals , and superior officers of the army , and seemingly all that France still contained of brilliant in uniiorm or costume ; and then the long vista oft nave as it became lined with the differen
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deputations of the Court of Justice , of the thousands and one departments of the French state mechanicism , and at a later period with the officers , non-commissioned officers , soldiers , and sailors , who had formed a part of the procession . It was near two o ' clock wnen a signal seemed to be given , and the Archbishop of Paris , attended by other bishops , by his clergy , and an immense body of priests , of all variety of Catholio pomp , advanced towards the nave , but it vras only a false alarm , and they again retired . After a delay of impatient but silent expectation , the funeral procession entered , headed by the train of priests . Before the coffin walked the Prince de Joinville , who had accompanied the body to its final destination . The King was
announced , but was not observed to pass m the funeral train ; for after the ceremony of receiving the body at the entrance , he found his way to his appointed seat during the mass by another passage Ta see the coffin borne along the nave was a sight that set all the mesguinene of the painted theatrical show around at defiance , it waaone of sentiment , and not of show . As the coffin advanced , borne upon the shoulders of the thirty-two non-commissioned officers appointed for that purpose , accompanied at each end by General Bertrand and the Marshals who occupied each corner , covered with the funeral pall , with the Imperial crown reposing above , there was an evident tnrill—an evident electrio motion , which pervaded the crowd that
lined its passage . The old Invalides , who occupied the first rank , were deeply moved , as he whom they had for the most part obeyed with such fervour and enthusiasm in life , was borne along in death . Their emotion appeared to be one of pride and joy more than of grief . He was restored to than ! The Fame sort of electric movement of feeling seemed to animate the mass of military men who lined one side of the dome as the coffiu was slowly carried along up the steps that led to it from the nave . In a few minutes more it was being raised into the catafalque that occupied the middle of the dome , and the mortal remains of Napoleon reposed wheTehis last wish was that they should r ^ pote—a wish which he thought in his dying
moa . cuts to havu been a vain one—in the heart of his jwn country , in the place worthy of France ' s neatest Generals—under the dome of the Invalides . ilie lua-s then began . At , the conclusion of the nias-s , the sacied water was sprinkled upon the cui ' . ifa ' quc by the Archbishop , and then handed to foino of the Marshals and older officers nears to go through the same rite , aocording to the observances of the Catholic funeral service . Thus ended a ceremony which , for the interest inspired by the occasion , for the extraordinary congregation of meu whose actions lor good or for evil have been celebrated throughout , the world , aud for its owu intrinsic splendour , will probably long remain without a rival .
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BA 2 INSLEY . Teetotausm . —This system , which carries peace and plenty > . to the poor man ' s cottage , is making gigantic strides in Barusley ; already there are seventeen beer-houses closed , and many of the old established public-houses are to be let .
KUDDERSFIELD . Meeting . —On Monday , a general meeting of the retailers of beer took place , by circular , to form an Association to protect their trade from the oppression which has of late been practised upon them . Resolutions wore passed , and a Committee formed to revise the old laws of the Association , and to raise funds immediately , wh ^ n it is their intention to make a retaliation upon tho monopolists , and force them to abide strictly by the law , and not be allowed , as heretofore , to break it with impunity . An adjournment took place until Monday next , to hear the report of the Committee , when a full attendance is expected . The out-townships are requested to jo : n , a 3 spies are out in every quarter . —Correspondent .
The Chaster of Ir > conpoaATioi » . —On Saturday morning , the walls of Huddersneld were placarded with a petition to her Majesty and the Privy Council , not to graat a Charter of Incorporation to the borough . Il is supposed to emanate from the ' guzzlers" at the Operative Conservative Association Dinucr , which took place at the George Hotel oa Thursday evening . The petition for the granting of a Charier has already received a majority of tho rate-payers' signatures .
KEXGHLE 7 . O . v Sunday last , two sermons were preached in the Working Men's Hall , by Mr . John Arran , of Bradford , in behalf of the Thwaita Democratic Sunday School , when collections , amounting to £ 3 O . s , 4 d ., were made in support of that institution . At the request of a uuinber of the Chartist friends Mr . Arran lectnrod , on the Tuesday evening , following , oa tbe right of the labouring clas * to the s-utJVase , ouring which he exhibited a correctness of j-. a ^ men ; and strength of argument , that gave tha highest taticfaction to his audience .
ELLAND . Forestry . — \ splendid supper was eivon on Tuesdiy last , to the members of Court No . 371 , ot the Ancient Order of Foresters , EHmd , by their host , Mr . William Hemingway , of thu New Inn . The meeiing was enlivened by appropriate songs , and tho harmony was enhanced by the attendance cf the Elland military band , ana conducted in a spirited manner by Mr . Abraham Hansou . Unanimity prevailed throut ; hou ; thc wholo proceedings , aud . the company separated , highly gratified , at a late hour . A splendid ball aud tea was jiiveu on the following day , to tho wives of the members . HAXJFAX . Wages Reduced . —Tho manufacturers at Elland , Soyland , &c . have reduced the wages of the weavers from five to six shillings in the pound .
BRADFORD . Inquest . —On Thursday last , an inquest was held at the Court House , on the body of a new bom child , which had been found a few days before in the receipts of a privy , which we are informed had been removed in a cistern ( used for that purpose ) from a factory , and deposited iu a hole near Mr . Waud ' s house , in Manmngham-lane . Several witnesses were called and t _ xumined , but the mother of the child couid not be made out . ( This , we think , is auother proof against the working of the factory bystem . ) The jury , after a deliOerate investigation , returned a verdict of " found dead . "
BaADFORD Whig-Radicals . —The third meeting of the Whig-Radicate Jot" iiradiord was held at the Hope aud Anchor , on Monday evening last , for the purpose of taking similar steps to those which the Leeds Whig-Radical Reform Association have taken . Caution to Beersei . li-r ? , &c—Harrison , the Spy a . nd L \ fokm £ r . —This notorious individual left Bradforu , along with nis accomplices , on Monday last , and proceeded towards Leeds , no doubt for the purpose oi entrapping the beersellers in that quarter , as they have done those of Bradford , Keighley , & . c . Harrison is still in the old garb—aark invisible green ooat , dark waistcoat , drab or cassimere trowsers , red neckerchief , and red nose . His comrades , like himself , are iu cast off clothes . They were four in number when on their road to Leeds .
More Stack Burking . —On Wednesday evening last , about nine o ' clock , the vicinity of the stationhouse was crowded with people , owing to the ringing of the fire bell . It was soon made known that a stack of hay was on firo in Legram ' s-laue , about a mile from the town . The engines were quickly on the road , bst before they arrived , through the activity of a few neighbours , the fire was got uuder without doing any material damage . Another Fire . —At four o'clock this morning ( Thursday ) , the inhabitants were roused from their beds by the violent ringing of the fire-bell , when it thac the
was reported cora-mill belonging to Mr . Holmes , of Eccleshill , was on fire . The Bradford engine , which is kept at the Station-house , was quickly on the road ; we are informed they had intelligence twenty minutes before they gave the alarm . However , on the alarm being given , the Leeus and Yorkshire engine was soon in readiness , and followed close to their heels . Seeing that nothing could be saved except the engine and enginehouse , both parties commenced playing on that part of the building , which was ultimately saved . It is supposed that the fire originated in the drying kiln . We are informed that no part of the property is insured . STOCEPORT . A meeting was held hero on Wednesday , according to previous announcement , for the purpose of granting money for the improvement of various parts of the town , the Mayor in the chair . Mr . Baker moved the first resolution , " That a sum of money be allowed for the above-mentioned object . " Mr . John Hamer , " That an adjournment take place to the following evening , in order that the men confined in the factories may have an opportunity of attending ; " seconded by Mr . Peter Chappel . Mr . Coppock supported the original motion in along speech . The amendment waB then put , Mr . Coppock acting as teller ; when there appeared for the amendment 126 , against it 7 a . This announcement was received by loud cheers . The Town Clerk then
demanded a scrutiny , to which tbe working men objected , stating , that it would probably injure them if their names were known . Notwithstanding th « earnest protestation of the working men , the Town Clerk proceeded to take names " and by a system of trickery and joggling , managed to get a majority ot two for the original motion , numbers of workmen , at the same time Bhouting , "We dare not vote . " Thechairmandeclared the original motion to befiamed , amidst shouts of " no , no , " " a Whig trick , " &c . Mr . Campbell , social missionary , protested against the decision as unfair : but was in * ternipted by Mr . Coppock ; it was ultimately agreed that the meeting do adjourn to the 28 th of Decem ber , at half-past seven o ' clock . After a vote of thanks to the Mayor , the meeting separated .
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M __ MANCHESTER . A Concert took place at the Crown and Mitre , on Tuesday evening , Deo . 8 th ., for the benefit of James Brontorre O'Brien , and on Monday evening a ball was held in Tib-street , fojrthe same purpose . All who have taken part in these undertakings deserve the best thanks of every friend to that persecuted and respected advocate of the people ' s rights . Wo understand that £ 2 10 s . Id . was thus obtained .
WIGAN . The Temperance cause is progressing rapidly in this spirited and important place . The Teetota Society , established in conjunction with those formed by Father Mathewe , already numbers 1 , 200 . Th Chartists are also alive and increasing rapidly ; it is their intention to hold a meeting in the Commercial Hall , on New Year ' s Day , on behalf of Frost , Williams , and Jones . Mr . Barrow , of Bolton , is shortly expected here to prea « h a Bermon , when a collection will be made for the wives and families of the imprisoned Chartists .
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MR . THOMAS MOSLEY , THE ANTI-CORN LAW LECTURER . We have received a letter from this gentleman in reference to a paragraph in our last , stating that he had never enjoyed the confidence of the Leeds Charter Association . As we wish the '' Lecturer" to have every chance of setting himself quite light , we give the letter , just as we rebiived it , without the slightest alteration . It is as follows : —
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN STAR . Sib , —You will oblige Me by insirting the Following iu your widely circulating Journal ;—In your last there was A resolution purporting to come irom the Leeds Charter Association , informing the Public that in consequence of Me Lecturing on the Corn-Laws I had ( in their opinion ) violated the rules of the Charier , and therefore My Name was struck-of tho Book , of the Union ; and further , 1 never was considered a leading Chartist , and that they ( the Union I suppose ) never had confidence in Me has Member . Now Sir let Me observe , that had it not been for the lattor circumstance of having No confidence in Me I should not have noticed their Malignant and Courdly conduct .
in reguard to being A Leading Chartist I never said 1 was and it is only those who have no fixed principle : who are politically Blind that require leading . Nither did I like the name of Chartist ; but prefured that of Radical , aud the dastards who passed that resolution knew it . but Sir , allow Mu ( for the satisfaction of My Friends ) to ask those soulless , hameleBs Wretchea , A few questions , if you distrusted Mo why did you appoint Me A Lecturer when you was appointing A number ! when the discussion took place between the Holbeck Men and you Why did you invite me , ( akhaugU not A member ) to defend ihe Charter ? you know the reason again , why was I allowed to take up the discussion at Hunslet , which G . White was to have done , but
for being called to Scotland ; and further , if " distristed , " why was 1 A member of your Council ( or Committee ) up to the passing of that resolution ? I have seen the intelligent part of the Association and they declare it was uot unanmously passed ; and One who was in tbe room all the evening says He knew nothing of it passing , perhaps il is for always being against Physical Force , or discuuragehig the denomination of the Middle CJass ! which caused a want of confidence , but if you will select any Number of sensable Men in the Association ; I will undertake to prove that I havt not violated one principle of the Charter : ( allowing each equal tim ) : but acted in strict accordance withe them .
hut Mark , the charter is not to blamo for the conduct of tho Mis-Named Chartists who go from Ward to Ward with Tory Pamphlets which assirt the Corn-Laws are just , but whieh they asart , ( iu contradiction to the Tory pamphlet ) are inhuman , and diabolical , and yet they inhumanly , and diabolically support them . 1 will Now let the Public draw their own conclutions and Subscribe Myself Thomas Mosley Leeds December 18 I 40
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m CHABTISV INTELLIGENCE . DS 2 WSB ? TRY . —Mr . Bairstow lectured last Sunday evening to a crowded and attentive meeting , on the connection between total abstinence and the Peoplu ' s Charter . Ho was loudly applauded throughout , and received a voto of thanks . BIRSTAt . —Mr . Bairstow lectured on Monday evening , Mr . Steele in the chair . It is anticipated , from the impression producpd and the feeliugs expressed , that a flourishing association will be formed here . Already a Co-operative Store has been established , and progresses most cheeriugly .
Leeds .---National Charter Association . —The Council of this body met at their Room , Fish-market , Shambles . Members from the following Wards were present : —Kirkgate , North , North-East , East , South , and West Wards ; Mr . Benjamin Knowlea in the chair . The following resolutioiiK were unanimously passed , moved by Mr . Jamos liluigvvorth , seconded by Mr . Gcorgo Myers , — " That a public meeting be held on New Year's Day , for the adoption of the Birmingham petition for the restoration of Frost , Williams , and Jones . " Moved by Mr . John Sanderson , seconded by Mr . James Harris , — " That the meeting be called by requisition , and that a person je chosen to wait upon the Town Concoil and other
influential inhabitants , for their signature to the requisition . " Moved by Mr . Edward Mooney , seconded by Mr . G . James Harris , — " That a subscription be made in each Ward Association for the purpose of carrying out tho foreg ( iii , g resolutions , and that the samo be transmitted to the Council on the 27 th inst . " Anti-Cokn Law Lecture . —On Monday evening last , Mr . Thomas Mosley , Anti-Corn Law lecturer , delivered a rigmarole of absurd contrarieties , in the long room of tho Volunteer Iun , St . Peter ' s-street . After a short discussion , a resolution in favour ot the Charter was submitted to the meeting , and curried , only two solitary individuals holding up their hands iu favour of the Anti Com Law league . Three cheers were then niven for the Charter ,
Feargus O'Connor , Frost , Williams , and Jones , and the imprisoned Chartists , when tho meeting broke up , the Chartists being highly delighted with the proceeding ? , but the lecturer looking rather blue . The Members of the Leeds National Charter Association intend holding a meeting at their room , in tho Fish Shambles , at eight o ' clock on Monday evening next , when business of importance will be transacted , A full attendance is requested . Mr . Bairstow . —This gentleman , according to previous arrangement of the South Lancashire anil West Riding Council Meetings , will take a tour of lecturing through Lancashire during the month , commencing Monday , Dec . 21 st , ou which day he will arrive in Manchester , where the requisite arrangements will be made , and Mr . Bairstow will enter immediately on his tour .
UPPER-WOUTiEY . —On Tuesday evening , Mr . Bairstow gavo a powerful address to a full meeting at tho New Inn , which was followed by a very liberal collection Tor the Victim Fund . WOODHOU 35 . —On Wednesday evening , Mr . Bairstow gave an address in tho Druids' Lodge . HUDDERSFIELD . —On Tuesday evening , at the weekly meeting of the National Charter Association , the adjourned debate on the question , " Whether the operatives are more justifiable in agitating for the Charter or a repeal of the Corn Laws \ " was continued until half-past ten o ' clock with great spirit , and was again adjourned to Tuesday evening next . It was announced that Mr . Leech , of Manchester , would be preseut on New Year's Day , at the meeting for Frost , Williams , aud Jones .
Barn 8 ley . —Tho National Charter Association held its weekly meeting as usual , at Mrs . Hoey ' s , and was attended by a vast number of members . The following resolution has been agreed to : — " That we , the Committee deem it advisable to have the town of Barnsley and its viciuity divided into districts , and that col lectors be appointed to collect each district upon Christmas Day , to obtain funds to defray expencea . " Collectors were then appointed . The Committee trust that every person will do his duty on that day . Frank Mirfield . —A correspondent writes us that it is intended to get up a dinner on the 26 th , to celebrate the return of this individual from transportation .
MORLEY . —A lecture was delivered in the Primitive Methodist School Room , on Wednesday evening last , by Mr . Bairstow , the talented West Riding Missionaiy . The meeting waa well attended . A vote of thanks was given to the lecturer at the close of the meeting . Mr . Bairstow has made arrangaments for a public discussion on the Corn Laws , at Birstal , on Monday evening nest . YORK . —Restoration of Frost , Williams , and Jones . —Ths inhabitants of the city of York are respectfully informed that the City of York National Charter Association will have a tea-party and ball , oa the evening of New Year ' s Day next , at the Fat Ox , New Cattle Market , in aid of the fund for the restoration of the above exiled patriots ; when the friends of liberty and justice are solicited
for their support in aid of the restoration of those men ( to the bosoms of their afflicted and disconsolate families ) who are now so unjustly and illegally suffering for boldly advocating the just rights of the people . Tea to commence at five o ' clock . Tickets , Is . 6 d . each , may be had at the following places : —Mr . T . Williams , confectioner , 137 , Walmgate ; Mr . David Halton , Notth-street ; Mr . C . Stuart , 3 , Grape-lane ; and Mr . George Carlinst , Fat Ox , New Cattle Market . Mr , George White and other friends are expected to attend . BURNIEY . —Mr . R . J . Richahdson . —The inhabitants of Burnley intend honouring this gentleman , on his release from prison , with a procession and public dinner , on Saturday , the 2 nd January , 1841 . The working men of Burnley and neighbourhood are expected to be at their post on that day , and give their true friend a hearty welcome .
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MORE YOUNG PATRIOTS . Registered lately , Feargua Williams Binns Helm , sen of Edward Helm , -weaver , Sunderland . The infant son of Mr . and Mrs . Minna , of New Leeds , near Bradford , was born on the 13 th of Nov . and has been duly registered by the name of Joseph Feargus O'Connor Minns . The wife of Rueben Pye , New Leeds , was safely delivered ef a son on the 5 th of November , which was duly registered on the 23 rd ult , by the name of Richard Feargus O'Connor Pye . Mr and Mrs . Boss , New Leeds , had a sen born on the 9 th of October , who has since been duly registered by the name of Henry Feargus O'Connor Rosa , The son of Mr . and Mrs . Bradley , New Leeds , was born on the 23 rd of September , aud has since been duly registered by the name of William Lovett Bradley .
Christened , on Sunday , the 13 th of December , by the Rev . J . Scholefietd , Christ Church , Every-street , Manchester , Regia Feargus Smith , daughter of William and Maria Smith . A few friends assembled together to do honour to the name of that non-such , who is in safe keeping in York Caatle . Sarah Jane Feargus Barnes , daughter of William and Mary Barnes , painter , Sleugh , Newcastte-upon-Tyne . She was born on the same day as our blessed Princess Royal .
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GRAND FESTIVAL AND BALL IN BEHALF OF THE INCARCERATED POLITICAL VICTIMS ; A Festival and Ball , with incidental Concerts , will be given at the Social Hall , John-street , Tottewham-court-road , London , on Monday , Jan . 11 th , 1841 , to augment the funds of the Victim Committee . Tea on the table at Five o'Clock . The ball will commence at eight o ' clock precisely , and will be under the direction of an experienced conductor . An efficient band is engaged , and the ball will consist of quadril ' ea , country dances , Spanish waltzes , &c , &o . Double tickets to admit a lady andfeeutleman to tea , festival , and ball , 2 s . 6 d . ; single ditto , Is . 6 d . ; double ticket , for ball only , Is . 6 d . ; single ditto , Is . Tickets to be
had at the Social Hall , John-street , Tottenhamcourt-road ; Mr . Hetberington , 126 , Strand ; Mr . Cleave , Shoe-lane , FJeet-street ; Mr . Dyson , 126 , Kingsland-road ; Mr . Watson , City-road ; Mr . Adams , 76 , Brewer-street , SomersTown ; Mr . Johnson , 16 "; Northatn ' s-buildings , Somers Town ; Mr . Smith , Little Clarendon-street ; Mr . Maries , Charles-street , Hampstead-road ; Mr . Hall , Hamstead-road ; Mr , Barrett , Fitzroy-market ; Magnet Coffee-house , Drury-lane ; Mechanics' Institute , Circus-street , Marylebone ; Dispatch Coffee-house , Bride-lane , Fleet-street ; Committee-room , 117 , Chalton-street , Si > mer 8 Town ; of the members of the Committee , and of the Secretary aud Treasurer . By order of the St . Pancra 3 Victim Protection Committee , Thomas Wall , Secretary .
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MANCHESTER . rp HE friends of equal political rights , are respect-JL fully informed that a PUBLIC DINNER will be < dven to Messrs . RICHARDSON , DOYLE , BUTTER WORTH , and others , incarcerated for advocating the rights of labour , on New Year ' s Eve , to take place iu the Hall of Science . Dinner to be on the Table at Half-past Eight o'Clock . Tickets , 2 s . each , to be had at Mr . Abel Hey wood's , Bookseller , Oldham-strect ; Mr . James Wheeler ' s , Whittle-street ; and at the Manchester National Charter Association , meeting in Tib-street , and Brown-street . The friends of liberty , it his hoped , will assemble on that occasion , and prove themselves worthy of Universal Suffrage , by doing honour to its advocates .
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Lately published ( 3 d . Oct . ) , price One Shilling , AN APPEAL TO THE BRITISH NATION , as to a Petition , for Presentation to Parliament , for tho Repeal of tho Poor Law Amendment Act ; with an introduction ; together with a Poor Law Case , as prefixed to the Petition . By Chaules Brooker , Alfbeston , Sussex . 11 WaBh you , make ye clean ; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes : cease to do evil ; learn to do well ; seek judgment ; relieve the oppressed ; judge the fatherless ; plead for the widow . "Isaiah , i . 16 , 17 . Sold by Bergeb , No , 19 , Holy well Street , Strand , London ; and through him by all other Booksellers .
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AT a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners for Executing tho Act of Parliament for Lighting , Cleansing , and Improving the Towu and Neighbourhood of Leeds , iu the Comity of York , held at theConrt House , iu Leeds , the 16 th Day of December , 1840 , WILLIAM SMITH , Esq ., Mayor , in the Chair , Resolved , —That this Meeting views with great coiicern and alarm the existing and increasing number of Streets in the Town and Neighbourhood of Leeds , ( chiefly tho abode of a dense and confined Population of the Labouring Classes , ) which are either wholly or partially withouD tha means ot Public Drainage or Sewerage ; a state of things to this
appearing Meeting to have already been , and is calculated hereafter to be , the constant source of fevers and disease , aud seriously to impair the general health and social condition of the people . That in the opinion of this Meeting a better and more efficient Drainage and Sewerage are indisptnsabl 8 to the Town and Neighbourhood of Leeds , and the health of the Inhabitants thereof , and it is most desirable that the attention of her Majesty ' s Government aud the Legislature of the Kingdom should be urgently awakened to the subject , with a view to some adequate Provision being , made for ensuring the most prompt and efficacious Drainage and Sewerage oi this aud other large and populous Towns in the Kingdom .
That the Memorial read at this Meeting be adopted and signed . That his Worship , the Mayor , bo requested to transmit the same to the Secretary of State for the Homo Department , and that Copies thereof , aud of these Resolutions , be sent to the Priucipal Officers of all the large Towns in Great Britain . That the Memorial and Resolutions of this Meeting be advertised in each of the Leeds
Newspapers . WILLIAM SMITH , Mayor . IO HER MAJESTY ' S MOST HONOURABLE PRIVY COUNCIL . The Memorial of the undersigned Commissioners for executing an Act of Parliament now in force , passed in the Fifth Year of the Reign of his late Majesty King George the Fourth , entituled "An Act tor Lighting , Cleansing , and Improving the f ° Y k » ' Nelghbournood ot Leeds , in the county Sheweth , —That the attention and sympathy of your Memorialists , as well as of their predecessors , have for many years past been awakened to the deplorable manner in which many of the Streets and Roads in the Town and Neighbourhood of Leeds are drained and sewered .
That entire Streets , Thoroughfares , and other places , in the most populous and confined districts witnin the Jurisdiction of your Memorialists as such Commissioners , are either wholly without any bewerago and Drainage , or of so inadequate a nature as to lead to the most lamentable results in revers . Epidemics , and extensive disease ; and without the interference of the Legislature , will assuredly be continued and extended . That this is a calamity which more peculiarly afflicts the Operative and Labouring Classes and
their Jbainilies , whose Circumstances and Employments constrain them to live iu distriots where these Causes and Effects are produced , without having the means ou their parts to remove or avert them ; and your Memorialists believe that in most of the large and populous towns in England , and especially in the Manufacturing Districts , the same lamentable Nuisance is to be found in a greater or less degree . That your Memorialists are enabled to prove , by the most decisive Evidence , that this deplorable state of things exists under circumstances not less appalling to every leeline of Humauitv than it i fl
injurious to the general Health and Social Condition ot the People , whilst from the imperfect state of the Law , there are no adequate means whereby any substantial Remedy can be applied . That your Memorialists wuh the utmost confidence referyour Lordships io the report of the Select Committee of the House of Commous , and tbe Evidence taken before the same , on the subject of the Drainage and Sewerage of populous Towns in England a 3 the best and most conclusive TeBt of the Magnitude of the evil which in that respect orevails in England , and of the absolute necessity of abating it . Your Memorialists therefore pray your Lordships ' most anxious consideration to the subject , with a view to the adoption of prompt Measures , under the authority of Parliament , to provide and maintain in all large Towns a perfect Drainage and Sewerage whereby jour Memorialists feel assured that the general weal and healthy Condition of the Inhabitants will be most effectually Improved and Promoted .
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? ¦ .. WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET . ( BY EXPRESS . ) Friday , December 18 . —Our arrivals of Wheat are moderate ; the trade is stead y at an advance of Is . per qr . Barley sells on fully as good terms . Beans do not vary much in value . Oats and Shelling fetch fully last week ' s rates . Howden Cobn Mabket , Dbc . 12 . —There was a moderate supply of Grain at our market to-day at thefoUowingaverage prices : —Wheat 58 s . Barley 28 s , Oats 18 s . Beans 42 s . 8 d . per quarter .
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Leeds Cohk Mabket , Toesdat , Decembrh i * -The arrivals of Wheat ! Oats , liJ- . fiSff fi day ' s market are larger than last week . Mj smaller . New Wheat has been infair demand !^ ¦ fe' ^ - - ? ^ . ^ L ™^ - sFy ' B * ^ t «» S 2 The best Barley has been in fair demand at last week ' s prices ; hut no improvement in other descrip tions . Oats and Shelling have been dull sale . New Beans Is . per quarter lower ; but no Iteration in old ones . i THE AVERAGE PRICES FOR THE WEEK ending December 15 th , 1840 , Wheat . Barley . Oats * Rye . Beans . Pea
§ & & $ " to ' - Qra - Qm . fm ^ 2035 745 © 262 9 £ s . d . £ b . d . £ s . d . £ a A -P a A 4 a a 3 i » i i i < > 111 i v . 1 * a . a . c 8 . a . x , s . a . 1 1 \ 113111 1 4 7 i 0 0 0 2 7 6 i I 17 9 | Leeds Fohtmoht Faib , Dec . 16— -There was an excellent supply of both beasts and sheep at market this mornjng , of prime quality ; and the butchers h *! i Dg * K buy for enemas , the demandnSd , without , however , any great advance in prices ! except for the very best beef . The stock hubS pretty well cleared off . Beef 6 s 6 d to 7 s per stonem ^ ? d to ^ d Per lb . No . of beasts 280 , sheep 4000 . Price of hay , 6 d to 7 d ; straw , 3 d to 4 dp « stone ¦ -- *¦
-. Leeds Cloth Mabkets . —There is not much doing in the cloth halls at present , though quite as much as can be expected , at this period of the year The manufacturers are better employed than they have been , and more bands are at work ; on the whole , therefore , things are not so bad as they have been , and it is hoped that after Christmas , business will be much improved . York Corn Market , Dec . 12 . —Having a large attendauce of farmera to-day , we are better supplied with Grain than for some time past . Wheat is ready sale , at an advance of la per qr . The best Malting B irley is also free sale , at last week ' s rates , bat secondary sorts are bad to quit . Oats ana Beans without alteration .
Newcastle Corn Market , Dec . 12 . —With moderate arrivals of wheat and flour coastwise and only a small supply of farmers ' wheat , the latter was soon cleared off at an advance of Is per qr . ; old foreign and south country new were each sold at a similar improvement in price , and the demand was much better than for sometime past . A good deal of malting barley is pressing on the market , which makes the sale slow , at late prices . Malt is almost unsaleajle , although offered at 2 s per qr decline White peas is l . s to 2 s per qr lower ; but in grinding barley , beans , or rye , there is so little passing , that we cannot note any alteration . Of country oats we had a fair supply , which were taken of at lastweek ' s prices .
Malton Corh Market , Dec . 12 . —At our Corn market this day , there was a fair supply for the season of all kinds of Grain offering . Wheat , of all descriptions , was Is . per qr . dearer . Fine Barley was without alteration , but iuferior sorts of dull sale , and difficult to quit . Oats without alteration . Red Wheat from 56 s . to 68 s . ; do . white , 70 s . to 76 s . per qr . of 40 st . Barley 24 s . to 32 s . per qr . of 32 st . Oats from lOd . to ! 0 : ! d . per stone . Richmond Cori * Market , Dec . 12 . —We only had a thin supply of Wheat in our market to-day , but the supply of other Grain was good . Wheat sold from 7 b . to 9 s . 6 d . Oits 2 s . 8 d . to 4 s . 6 d . Barley 4 s . to 4 s . 9 J . Beans 5 s . 6 d . to 6 s . 3 d . per bushel ,
_ Liverpool Corn Market , Mondat , Dec . 14 . — The imports of Grain , &c . have been alike small of each article of the trade . Most of the parcels of tree foreign that were pressed for Bale at the close of the previous week having been cleared off , the Wheat trade on Tuesday last assumed a firmer tone , and , with a fair amount of business , prices recovered the ' . decline we had to quote in our last weekly report .. Holders have continued to ask rather increasing rates ; this , however , has checked the disposition to purchase , and the subsequent iransactions have been to a limited amount . Sweet barrel Flour becoming scarceit has brought
ad-, vanced prices ; 35 s . has been paid for good brands of United States , whilst 36 s . per barrel is demanded tor some choice parcels . In the absence of fina samples , the secondary qualities of Bew Oat ( which have also been in limited supply ) have been rather better sold ; good mealing at 3 s . to 3 s . Id . Eer 451 bs . Oatmeal has moved slowly , and hag arely sustained previous rates ; 26 s . 6 d . oer 2401 bs a top quotation for Irish manufacture . No change as regards Barley , Beans , or Peas . A few small parcels of United States have been sold in bond at 25 s . per barrel . Mancke--teu Corn Market , Satubdat . Dec . 12 .
—At our ma ; ket this morning holders of Wheat demanded an advance of Id . to 2 d . per 701 bs . on choice samples , but inferior qualities were neglected . Englrsh Flour fully supported our former quotations , and in some instances , for a very superior quality , rather higher rates were obtained . For Oats there there was a steady enquiry without alteration in value ; the demand for Oatmeal was rather more limited , and chiefly confined to select cuts , for which alone former rates could be obtained . In other articles no alteration can be noticed . Salford Cattijb Market , Wednesday , Dec . 16 . —Ihe show of stock to-day was very poor , whether as applied to quantity or quality . The demand wag tair , and both beasts and sheep were all sold early in the day at rather higher rates for beef and mutton than on this day week . Best beef , 6 d . to 6 id . ; inferior . 5 d . to 6 d . Prime mutton , 6 £ d . to 71 d . and inferior , 5 ^ d . to 6 | d . per lb . sinking the offal .
Liverpool Cattle ^ Mabket , Monday , Dec . 14 . — The supply of Beasts at market to-day has been large , some of which have been of extra good quality , being the week before Christmas . The number of Sheep has been rather limited , some ot which have been of very good quality , but on the average middling . There was a good attendance of buyers , and good stock iu brisk demand , but the prices were much in advance . The fir 3 t quality Beef realised fully 7 d , but the average price of good Beef was from 6 | d down to 6 d per lb , with i few of desc
ordinary ription at a shade less . Go * d Wether Mutton may be quoted at 7 d , varying from that down to 6 d per lb , agreeable to quality ; mere were a few ordinary at o £ d , but principally at the antecedent prices . The market , upon the whole ; has been far from a brisk one , as the deirand was chiefly on the first quality stock , for which the holders asked such heavy prices that the purchasers were not willing to concede to , conseguentiy there has been a good few Beasts , as well as Sheep , left unsold at the close . Number of Cattle at market : — Beasts , 1 , 583 ; Sheep , 4 J 40 .
London Smithfield Market , Monday , Dec . 14 . —Our great Christmas market having been appointed to be held to-day , the attendance of London dealers , at a very early hour in the morning , was numerous , butag regards that of those from onr provincial districts , there was a slight falling off from that we have had occasion to notice on many previous occasions . Still , however , the crowds of amateurs and others assembled to witness the bustling scene were great almost beyond recollected precedent , which , together with the remarkable fineness of the weather , 'had a pleasing effect . From the circumstance of immense
numbers of stock being brought together , and the numerous assemblage of buyers , it might be conjectured that considerable confusion and great disorder were experienced ; but such , we are happy to state , owing to the excellent arrangements effected by the civic authorities and the general improvements in the area of tae market , in tho latter of which nearly 1 , 500 more beasts can be tied up than a few years since , was not the case , bence we never witnessed the proceedings here , at any corresponding period of the year , pass off so remarkably well , and to the satisfaction of all interested , as on thia occasion .
The arrivals of Beasts , fresh up to our market of to-day , from tae whole of those of our grazing counties whence the principal portions of the supplies are usually derived at this highly important season—namely , Lincolnshire , Leicestershire , Northamptonshire , Warwick * shire , &c . &c , were good as to numbers , but by no means so extensive as we have heretofore noticed ; while a great comparative falling-off was apparent in their general quality , particularly as regards the Shorthorns and Irish Beasts , afc least seven-eighths of the receipts from those quarters being beneath tha middle quality , which , asa matter of course , caused an unusually great disparity to exist between the value of the best and most inferior kiuds of Beef . As to the Sheep , most of them came well to the market , yet a scarcity of the primest old Downs wa complained of , which had the effect of producing a steady sale for that quality at tolerably fair prices .
The supply of Beasts being , as before intimated , smaller than at this time last year , there being upwards of 1 , 000 less , and the difference in the quality " great , the trade with the best descriptions was exceedingly brisk , at an enhancement in the currencies noted on this day se ' nnight of full 6 d . per 81 b , most of the best Scots readily producing 5 s . 6 d ., while the secondary TL a Z *? V ° l whIch a 8 ° clearance was effected , sold slowly , but at a trifling improvement in the quotations . The number of Sheep offering was very limited , yet the inquiry for them was in a sluttish state , jkt last week ' s prices , the highest being 6 s 7 p <« 81 b . Calves , though selling at drooping rates , were mere drug . In Pigs a limited amount of business was transacted .
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^ — LEEDS CORPORATION . —TERMINATION OF THE CHANCERY SUIT .-JUDGEMENT AGAINST THE TORIES . The protracted struggle between the New and the Old Corporation was brought to a conclusion on Thursday , by the judgement of the Lord High Chancellor , the effect of whicli will be to compel the Tories to refund the whole sum of £ 7 , 000 , with interest , and to pay all the costs .
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- , » MV x * , ., Hammersmith , ComrtJ Middlesex , by JOSHUA HOBSON , at bi « Printing Officea , Nob . 12 and 13 , Market-street , Brig gate ; and Published by the said Joshua Hobsom , ( for the said Fbarous O'Connor , ) at his Direl ling . house , No , 5 , Market-street , Briggatej u internal Communication existing between the « & No . 6 , Market-street , and the said Noa , 1 * vai is , Market-street , Briggate , thus conatitntinf tb whole of the said Printing and Publishing Ofll « One Premise ! . All CommunicatioM must be addressed , < Po * t-p » i *> t < r . HOBSON , Northern Star Office , Leeds . ( Saturday , December 19 , 1840 *
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