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THE WARRINGTON "CONSPIRACY" CASE Nobthkr...
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FOR THE BANK. Suras previousl y acknowle...
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LAND PURCHASE DEPARTMENT . Section 1. Cl...
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Ur Weils, for BegistzsJioA&WBittci „ 0 1...
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REPAYMENTS TO MR O'CONNOR, ON ACCOUNT OF...
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THE FRATERNAL DEMOCRATS. Tbe usual fortn...
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MURDERS, AND CONFESSIONS OF CRIME. Murde...
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Thb Operatives of Hull have established ...
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NATIONAL TRADES ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROT...
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The central committee of the above flour...
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TRADES' MOVEMENTS. Nkw Youk Mechanics.— ...
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"ANYTHING IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR SAILORS." 1...
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Ireland.—Dubllv, March 25.—The reduction...
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CHARGE OP MURDER.-DREADFTJL DESTITUTION....
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The Government Have Redeemed One Promiss...
porations and Town Councils will act under the general superintendence of the Board . All existing boards of trustees and other local boards -will be abrogated whose powers might come into collision with thenetr authorities . The supply of water , instead of being left to private companies , is proposed to be intrusted to Town Councils , and to be made constant and plentiful , not intermittent and scanty as at present . Provisions are also to be made for better centnation and for the prevention of the smoke nuisance . This " measure will undoubtedly excite tremendous oppositioX among the powerful bodies whose private and vested interests it sosweepingly proposes to interfere , and , with the Educational question , will probably occupy a prominent place inthe > fter-Easter debates .
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The Warrington "Conspiracy" Case Nobthkr...
THE WARRINGTON "CONSPIRACY" CASE Nobthkrit Star Office , Friday , April 2 nd . No report of this trial has yet come to hand .
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KISCELIA 1 CB 0 C 8 . •?• . T . Hobgsos ( Walton ) alluding to the recent extensive fire at Batttrsea , furnishes us with an instance of the practical efficacy of salt , as follows : — " A short time ago , when I went to our soap works I ebserved tbe nun at tbe upper part of tbe works , to be running to ani fro , in great baste . I immediately went to them , when I found tbat a large pan . containing upwards of a ton of melted palm oil , was boiling orer , and on fire , the whole place up to the roof being in a Haze . Tbe men were throwing buckets of water , which increased the blaze . As soon as I got to the fire , I told them to run for salt , which was near at band , and on the first shovel fun tf the salt being thrown into the fire underneati , the fife , orblaUefrom the oil , was extinguished
in an instant , although tbe place was full of fiarre . It is my opinion , tbat if tbe men at Batterseabad used salt in lien of water , the result would hate been tbe tame . I am surprised that salt is not more used in cases of fire . lean eriy attribute it to its -mine not being known . " ff . S ., Hull . —Submit the question to tbe editor of the "Family Herald . " That gentleman can , no doubt , supply the information yon require . T . Sovestix . —We bare no space for amass of matter , in the form of sermons on the National Fast Tbe MSS . will be returned , should joa need them ; bnt it mast be understood , that we cannot undertake as a general role , to return rtjectedcommunications .
A Member . — You must transmit tbe newspaper trifftin seren days of its date . In remote places , the postoffice sometimes charges a penny on delivery . Gsoige Websek strongly advocates teetotalism , as one means towards attaining the Land and gettiug the Charter . He says : — . "Brother Chartists , a general election is at hand , mutually unite with the teetotal -working mm , your interests are the same . Be resolved that you will no longer support those fat publicans , mho sire instrumental ia sending men to Parliament , -who treat your petitions and just demands with scorn and contempt ; but be determined tbat yon will use your utmost endeavours to send men , who are sober , bonist democrats , pledged to the principles of the People ' s Charter , and your victory is certain . "
5 Scbscsises . —ff the Marquis of Waterford be in town address , " Clarendon Hotel , 169 , Kew Bond-street . * His lordship has chiefly resided , since his marriage , on his splendid estata , " Curraghmore , Waterford , Ire . land . " Adopt this lat er address . Of course you can seule tbe first doubt , by a personal application , as above . B . Bowes . —Your letter addressed to Mr Stallwood shall appear in the Star of next week . C . Vswson , Heywood . —Plain Is ., coloured 2 s . 6 d „ plain on rollers 33 ., coloured , mounted , 4 s . 6 d . AS OLD CHiattST . Birmingham . — We can send it in any of tbe booksellers' parcels . Ask Mr . Guest , i , risoLiT . — -v . Leach , and other agents , mast procare tbe Labourer through the London booksellers .
6 . Stckces ; , Winchester , weald be glad to hear from James Gallagher . Kswcastle r ? os-TYKE . — The list of subscriptions for the Wariiligton men will be closed on Sunday evening next , and the money forwarded to the Star Office , on the following day . A . M ' CtEME ! iT , 4 i , Nelson-street , Belfast , will feel obliged to any one who will send htm the following old Stan : —for 1844 : January 6 th and November 2 n 3 ; also , for March 20 th , ISia . A Mexbes , ( Shrewsbury ) . —Yes ; as many as four mem . berg may be balloted for on one ticket , providing tbey are all above the age of IS years , and belong to the same class nf shareholders , and to one section . Auxiltabt JO NaTIOJUt LAND CoMPajtx . —The Bales of tbe Katiosal Co-operative Land Company will be ready
in the course of the ensuing week . Jobs Abhott respectfully acquaints Mr George Turner , of Rothert am , that any commurication'for tbe Victims 4 c , addressed to Mr Clark , at the Land Office , S 3 , Dean-street , Soho , will be thankfully received . T . Woon . —The Labourer is publUbeil un tue 1 st of every month , and Messrs Whittaker and Co . may have cop . es ou that day , if they will . 3 . Mcix , Greeeaock . —Received . W . CE 4 BT « Et The debt doe to Mr O'Connor has not yet been paid . J . M'AissB . —So room . W . Aitkek , Ashton-under-Lyne . —The post-office order for lis . has reached : w . We will hand over the cash to the secretary ofthe Veterans'Fund , ( 83 , Dean-streetJ Soho , ) who will see that it is devoted to the benefit o poor Baddy Richards .
LEG . iL . jfOTICE . —It is requested that no one will send legal papers , wfcich they expect to have returned , without sending a sufficient number of postage heads . Z . B . —No . Bskjahm St abes , Birmingham . —Yes ; aud the tenant could retain the amount out of the rent , as , Ipresume . by an agreement with the landlord , he ( the landlord ) is to pay the poor ' s rates . J . B ., Halifax . —If H . X . { the landlord ) can prove that K . S . had no interest in the garden at tbe time he ( JT . S . ) let it to you , and can also prove that the garden belonged to him ( the landlord )—in that case , I am of opinion that S . S . will be aoa-suited ; though , if there
was an agreement in tenting between N . S . and yourself , that may , possibly , alter the case . As the landlord , as well as N . S ., seems to have demanded rent from you , it would seem to me tbat the case is a proper one an amicable arrangement , and tbat tbe right way of settling it might be for you to pay to tbe land , lord the rent which yon agreed to pay X . S ., and for both N . S . and the landlord togive you an acquittance . P . Bobdmak , Manchester . —He must continue to pay fer the bastard children , W . H . B . 0 ., Accrington If no collusion between the thief and the pawnbroker can be proved , you must pay the money which was advanced npon the goods . H . X .. Bradford Moor . —1 st ! You are liable to your wife's debts contracted before marriage .
2 ad . Yes , unless she has sold them in a marketovert , to a person not aware of her being a married woman , or that the goods were yours . 3 rd . If j ou think it worth your while to have her again , you can apply to the Court of Queen's Bench , and get her again by habeas corpus . 4 th . By advertising to tbe effect tbat she has left you , and that yon won't be answerable for her debts . T . M ., Wakefield . —The Railway Company cannot take tha garden from you without making yon compensation ; but as you will not have it in your power to show a good title to the property , and if a good one is sot shewn by some other person , the compensation , money would be paid into the Court of Chancery , and the interest of it paid to you , tOI some other person made out a . good title . A . B . C , Holme . —If the lodger , or any person , owes
money , and the amount does not exceed the limit prescribed , hi , or she , is liable under the Small Debts Act . -John Passoss , Peterborough . — So far as lespects the rent due from your late lodger , you can distrain the goods and sell them ; bat yon had best proceed against the party under the Strait Debts Act , and then act under the direction ofthe court . G , B . L ., Scotland . —Yon had best send me a copy of the agreement entered into , between yourself and tbe parties who employed yon : without seeing it , I can not possibly advise upon your case . W . Lee , Leeds . —Theillegitimate child being still living , aad chargeable , I presume , to the township , you are still liable to the payment of two shillings a week , and i * will continue so up to the middle of February , 1849 , in case the childlWes solong and continues chargeable to the said tawnthip .
J . S . — If you have got a friend living in Chester , he could probably ascertain for jon whether year mother's grandfather ' s will was proved In the Bishop of Chester ' s Com t . Yon must tell your friend , that he ( your mother ' s grandfather ) died in tbe year 1808 , which will enable him to get the requisite search made . Let me know i f the will is found . I . Webb , Stockport . —Assuming that the rate granted for the present year has berai duly made , such of the ratepayers as do not pay thier rates within the time
prescribed by law , will be debarred from voting . S . G . T ., Sowerby . —Tbe costs most be paid conformably to the order made . If tbe plaintiff institutes any new proceedings under tbe Small Debts Act , you must plead the judgment of tha Court of Requests , and that you have complied with it ; and the plaintiff in such new action will be non-suited . * . W . s ., Pocldiugton . —If tho man has entered into a ^ cognisance , either to keep the peace towards all the world , or to yourself in particular , he has forfeited his recognizances , and may be proceeded against accord
tngly . It * . Ewoir , Sorthampton . —You run great risk of being & Md , for your tcbeoie would wot save yon from the penalties oi the Lav . Fideus , Halifax ^ -Such part of ttio debts as was con . traded mare than six yean ago , is barred by the Statute , unless yon bars givTa your creditor an aekfl 9 * U 4 g « eat ot it U wntJ ' jj , within that period .
Receipts Of The Chartist Co-Operative La...
RECEIPTS OF THE CHARTIST CO-OPERATIVE LAND COMPANY . FEB . MR . O'COHKOR . SECTION No . 1 . SHAMS . Itutl .. „ £ 0 4 6 Carlisle „ £ 9 ll 9 Coventry .. 2 0 0 Nottingham „ 0 11 0 Liverpool ., 14 8 Limehouse .. 0 8 0 Sudbury .. 19 6 Jos . Pattisoa M 0 3 6 Ashton „ 12 0 Hamilton .. 117 0 NeK-castle-upoD- Hanley „ 313 0 Tyne .. 016 0 Hucknall Tor-Charles Rennie 0 2 0 kard ,. ,. 12 0 Edmund Hughes 0 10 0 Warrington „ 15 0 K . R . Kettering 0 5 0 Bradford .. 5 0 0 Westminster .. 0 8 0 Stalybridge « 1 0 0 W . C 0 5 0 Sheffield .. 6 0 0 S . L . B „ 0 4 0 Salford .. 1 0 0 Skegby „ 110 0 Bisby .. ,. 4 13 C Robert Lewis .. 0 4 0 Totness .. 0 3 6 James Chapman 0 0 6 Asbton . under-James Smith .. 0 0 3 Lyne .. 315 2 Bury .. ., 010 0 Manchester « 2 0 4 Monmouth , Cloud 0 10 6 Oxford „ 1 13 0 Hindley , Bowden 0 3 0 Glasgow .. O 16 0 Rochdale .. 1 8 e Ely .. „ 2 17 0 Campsie .. 0 5 0 Northampton 0 17 0 B . N . B . M 0 12 6 Kewcastle-upon-Orenden .. 010 0 Tyne M 0 4 0 Whittingtonand M . Dowling , Cat " .. ... 17 3 Helston .. 0 9 0 Fred . Sale .. 0 7 * Hull .. .. 040 Longton .. 0 5 6 Boulogne .. 0 19 O Oldham .. 10 0 Leicester , per Cheltenham .. 015 6 Astill .. 419 6 Bolton .. 0 18 0 Shiney Row ., 1 311 Kettering ' .. 17 6 Dewsbury .. 3 2 3 Barnsley ., 5 0 0 Wellingborough 2 6 0 Stnethwick .. 0 5 0 Tavistock .. 0 8 0 Burnley , Ciegg .. 0 10 Chas . J . Coombs 0 2 8 Calais „ „ 4 6 * George Walsh .. 12 0 Birmingham , Hnddersficld M 3 8 0 Goodwin .. 10 0 John Dale .. 0 3 6 Woroester M 6 9 0 Preston .. 010 6 Shoreditch M 0 3 0 Dorking .. 4 18 9 Marylebone » 1 0 0 £ 110 10 8 SECTION Ho . 2 " ¦ " ¦ »""¦»¦•*¦
-. ¦ HAUL Howsel .. 5 0 0 Monckton Dererill 0 5 0 Hull .. .. 040 Carlisle „ 088 Liverpool .. 3 5 9 Nottingham .. 8 13 6 Ashton .. 10 6 John Keen .. 0 5 0 Ellaud ~ 0 18 fi Limehouse _ o 14 e Raistrick ., 010 2 Retford „ 2 5 8 Kewcastle-upon- Hanley .. 2 3 0 Tyne „ 5 4 0 Devizes M i 1611 Andrew Burnay 0 O 6 Warrington .. 010 0 G . Allison .. 0 2 6 Chenstow ., 0 5 0 I John Buswell .. 2 0 4 Stalybridge ., 6 0 0 George Bishop .. 0 0 6 Sheffield „ 5 6 6 Westminster - 18 6 Salford M 3 0 0 Bridgewater , per Busby „ 0 0 8 Tweedv .. 1 18 6 Lynn , Bunion .. 1 lo 0 1 . 0 . U . „ 111 0 Totness .. 0 9 8 Oray ' s-inn-road 1 0 0 Ashton-under-Lyne 2 7 6 G . Martin .. 0 10 Manchester .. 1 10 0 Bury .. - 3 8 0 Paisley „ 3 4 6 Carlton « 0 2 7 Ledbury „ o 3 11 Thrapstone .. 15 0 Torquay .. 4 610 Monmouth „ 0 3 6 Wolverhampton l 12 0 Rochdale .. 10 9 Maidstone „ 3 19 0 l ' rescot .. 015 0 Glasgow M 0 U 3 Horncastle .. 4 9 9 Newton-upon-Ayr 0 8 9 Orenden .. 010 0 Ely .. .. 3 2 6 Burnley , Gray .. 2 12 0 Hollinwood .. 0 10 0 Chelsea L . 3 4 0 Northampton .. 3 3 0 Whittingtonand Congleton .. 10 1 Cat .. .. 118 3 Newcastle- upon-Longton .. 0 6 6 Tyne ., 5 8 6 Cheltenham .. 0 8 0 Corbridge .. 0 8 0 Bolton .. 1 10 0 Daventry „ 2 10 Clackmannan ~ 3 13 O John Watson .. 0 5 0 John Turner , Halstead .. 0 8 0 Helston .. 0 5 0 Hull .. .. 0 4 0 Stnethwick .. 0 5 0 Boulogne .. 016 0 Edinburgh .. 2 6 0 Leicester , Astill 111 9 H . Chegwidden , Birmingham , Pare 0 5 0 Helston .. 0 5 0 Easington Lane 0 5 0 Burnley , Ciegg 0 7 6 Dewsbury .. 5 12 10 Calais M 4 811 Teignmouth .. O 10 0 W . Williamson , Northwieh .. 10 6 Alfreton .. 0 3 9 Tavistock .. 0 1 0 Darlington M 016 9 Atiierstone .. 0 10 0 James Hindle .. 1 0 0 Xuneatoa M 2 0 5 Oswaldtwistle 9 13 4 Lambeth .. 18 0 Birmingham , Globe and Friends 5 17 o Goodwin .. 5 13 0 Huddersfield .. 5 10 Norwich .. 3 16 4 Merlon „ 1 15 8 Hawick .. 0 13 10 Preston .. 2 0 0 Cripplegate .. 6 3 8 Shoreditch .. 0 9 6 Belfast .. 6 6 Stephenson , Cullen 0 10 Worcester .. 5 7 0 Aberdeen .. 2 0 0 Shrewsbury , Batho 2 6 3 Cupar Fife ., 0 5 0 £ 194 13 11
SECTION No . 3 . 4 HA » E ' S . W . T . Spark ? .. 0 14 Burnley , Ciegg 2 12 0 Richard Stevens 3 4 0 Calais .. „ 13 6 Hull .. .. 420 Darlington .. 638 James West .. 0 2 0 Oswaldtwistle .. 5 4 4 Liverpool .. ll 13 2 Birmingham , Rouen .. 5 4 4 Goodwin „ 013 0 J . Lightbody ., 2 12 4 Norwich .. 0 13 6 Donald Christie 2 10 0 Hawick .. 0 4 4 Malcolm Christie 2 10 0 Cripplegate « 0 5 0 Ashton .. 0 12 2 Belfast „ 0 12 0 Elland - 10 0 Worcester M 12 0 K u ' strick .. 0 10 i Wootton-ucder . Newcastle-upon . Ed ; , e .. 5 4 4 Tyne N 4 0 0 W . Roberts .. 0 2 6 John Sired .. 8 14 Loughborough .. 2 0 0 P . Mulcahay .. 0 2 4 Shrewsbury , Batho 2 13 9 K . Stevens .. 10 0 Horsley „ 0 3 0 Robert Smith M 0 5 0 Newent .. 10 0 Joseph Bishop 0 10 Nottingham .. 9 10 John Packer .. 0 2 0 Smethuick .. 4 10 0 Robert Stevens 0 0 6 Limehouse ,. 0 7 0 Mary Mansfield 0 5 0 Wra . Rossiter .. 0 10 0 Henry Oseman 0 1 4 Retford .. 0 fl 0 JoanBuneU .. 0 3 0 Hamilton ,. 0 3 0 Westminster , J . Hanley „ 316 3 Slater .. 10 0 Devizes .. 6 10 0 G . Waterman .. 0 4 o Warrington .. 6 15 8 Wm . Wilson .. 0 16 Chepstow .. 0 7 0 Wra . Huchins .. 0 2 0 Stalybridge .. 8 0 0 Thos . Plack .. 0 2 4 Sheffield .. 3 10 0
Joseph Moss .. 010 0 iiossley .. 7 5 10 Westminster .. 3 9 6 Ashton . under-Lynel 4 19 0 Bridgewater . TweedyO 13 4 Manchester .. 16 9 8 J . M'Cartney ( .. 0 5 0 Oxford .. 0 9 0 John Wilkins .. 0 4 4 Paisley „ 0 10 9 Sarah Burgess .. 0 10 0 Swindon .. 4 0 0 Skegby „ 010 0 Newport ,. 017 6 John White .. 0 2 0 Ledbury .. 3 0 0 Thomas Pike .. 0 11 0 Torquay „ 1 18 6 Robert Jones .. 0 3 0 Wolverhampton 0 19 4 Thomas Saunders 3 0 0 Glasgow \ . 515 0 George Allen .. 0 2 6 Newton-on-Ayr 0 15 0 Bury .. .. 31310 Ely .. .. 0 2 0 Samuel Holt .. 5 4 4 Hollinwood H 0 5 0 Monmouth , Cloud 0 15 10 Northampton M 10 0 Rochdale .. 1 10 0 Newcastlcupou-Bacup .. 20 0 0 Tyne M 17 6 Prescot .. 10 0 Hull - .. 6 9 0 Campsie .. 0 6 4 Boulogne ., 110 Horncastle „ 2 12 4 Leicester , AstiU 1 9 10 T . H . Sparrow 0 2 6 Binnirgbam , Pare 0 4 0 Ovenden .. 10 0 Blandford „ 0 17 4 Burnley , Gray .. 5 0 0 Dewsbury „ 10 17 2 George Ellis .. 318 4 Northwieh .. 0 2 C D . Soulsby .. 0 5 0 Tavistock .. 0 2 0 WhiUington and Atherstone .. 0 12 4 Cat .. .. 614 4 Nuneaton .. 110 Thomas Bonsall 0 4 4 Lambeth .. 0 4 8 Longton .. 0 8 8 Bermondsey .. 0 3 0 Oldham „ 10 0 Gerge Allison .. 6 3 0 Cheltenham .. 7 1 G 9 Globe and Friends 2 5 0 Bolton .. 18 510 Huddersfield .. 18 0 Kettering .. 2 1 0 Merton .. 0 13 0 Chtheroe .. 5 0 0 Preston .. 215 4 Edinburgh .. 0 4 0 Shoreditch M 2 8 8 £ 304 0 4 ¦ " ¦ ¦ " *
EXPENSE FUND . *; RichardSterens 0 2 0 Cripplegate ... 0 2 0 HuU ... 0 16 Worcester ... 0 14 5 Lirerpool ... 0 10 0 Wootno ^ rader-Rouen ... 118 Edge ... 0 2 0 James Lightbody 0 10 Newent ... 0 10 0 Sudbury ... 0 10 Nottingham ... 19 6 Newton Abbott 412 7 Retford ... 0 2 0 Westminster 0 10 Hanley ... 0 6 6 John Wilkins 0 2 0 Hucknall , " Torfc-Bnry ... 0 1 11 hard ... 0 3 0 Cavlton ... 0 0 9 Sheffield ... 0 10 6 Samuel Holt 0 2 0 Busby ... 0 2 4 William Brentall 0 0 6 Totness ... 0 2 0 Hindley , Bowden 0 2 6 Oxford ... 0 15 5 Prescot ... 0 5 1 Paisley ... 0 4 9 Campsie ... 0 14 7 Newport ... 0 7 0 George Ellis 0 16 Torquay ... 0 0 6 Chelsea ... 0 2 0 Glasgow ... 0 4 9 Beoj . andC . Fox 0 4 0 Newton-upon-Ayr 010 6 Whitting ' on & CatO 1 4 Ely 114 6 Thomas Bonsall 0 2 0 Corbridge ... 115 4 Cheltenham ... 19 0 John Watson 0 6 0 Bolton ... 0 0 0 Halstead ... 0 4 0 Kettering ... 0 16 Hull ... 010 0 Clackmannan 0 8 0 Boulogne ... 0 8 6 Burnley ... 0 3 0 Shiney-row ... 0 10 0 Calais ... 0 2 0 Dewsbury ... 018 2 Edinburgh ... 0 3 6 Globe and Friends 0 4 0 Oswaldtwistle 0 2 0 Huddersfield 0 3 0 Norwich ... 0 7 5 Preston ... 0 5 6 £ 25 4 l TOTAL tASD FCSD . Mr O'Connor , Section No . 1 ... 110 10 8 Mr O'Connor , Section No . 2 ... 194 13 11 Mr O'Connor , Section No . 3 j ... 304 0 4 Expense Fund ... ... 25 4 1 £ 634 9 0
For The Bank. Suras Previousl Y Acknowle...
FOR THE BANK . Suras previousl y acknowledged 1043 15 2 For the Week ending the 1 st April .. .. 51 15 0 £ 1095 10 2
Land Purchase Department . Section 1. Cl...
LAND PURCHASE DEPARTMENT . Section 1 . Class—Two Acres . James Main £ 87 10 0 aa =- h » ph £ tmSh ,- } s <*»*«** REdBIPTS OF NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION Edinburgh H 0 12 11 } Kewcastlcupon . LiTerpool » . 012 Tyne „ 0 4 3
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REPAYMENTS TO MR O ' CONNOR , ON ACCOUNT OF DEBT DUE BY DEFENCE FUND . Per Mr Christopher Doyle . Mr Bond , sen ., . A Democrat , Derizes .. 0 8 6 Chepstow .. 0 10 Totness .. e 5 0 Bolton .. 119 Newton Abbott 012 6 Belfast ., 0 5 6 Portsea .. 0 5 9 Hollinwood .. 0 3 7 Edinburgh ., 1 5 0 C . Segrave , Ipswich 0 2 0 Westminster Locality ,. .. ., „ 0 12 4 £ 1 IB 11 RECEIPTS OF THE VICTIMS' COMMITTEE . Mr Stj ' es . proceeds Birmingham , Newcf a lottery , Mary- bouse ... 0 10 0 lebone ... 0 6 0 Segr »» e ... 0 10 Mrs Grica ... 0 0 6 Flower , Brig hton 0 5 0 Mr Dowling , Hel- G . Norris , Tower aton ... 0 10 Hamlets ... 0 0 6 foam BICHABDS . MrCartwright 0 2 6 Scholey , Peterboro' 0 2 6 Brigfttliugsea .. 0 10 Roluerham « 0 4 0 MBS 11 , 118 . A Friend .. 0 10 WEST ' S TEITIHONIAL . A Friend ,. 0 1 e Thos . Cwbk , Secretary .
The Fraternal Democrats. Tbe Usual Fortn...
THE FRATERNAL DEMOCRATS . Tbe usual fortnightly meeting ofthe above society was held at the German Society ' s Room , Mr Rainsley in the chair . The adjourned discussion was reopened by Mr Brown , —who could see but little to find fault with in the Young America morement , 160 or 200 acres might seem a large quantity to people who were ignorant of the extent of the United States . Evils might grow ont of large allotments , but they could not besogreatas those we hare at present , with the land in the hands ofthe few , as in Ireland .
Gael ScUapper considered that the movement was only against the capitalist . ' , and not against the principles of private property in land . Partial reforms should be based on real principles , or they were the cause of much mischief . Brother Gaihard could not agree with friend Schapper . The leaders of the movement were mostly persons who had left this country , and had the prejudicesof strangers to contend with . He considered that the movement went far enough under tbe circumstances .
Brother Kbkk adjourned the discussion till the next meeting night . The persons proposed at the last meeting were elected , including Mr Wild of Mottram , and Mr Daniel ]? , editor of the Miners' Advocate . Messrs Gathard and Matthews weie proposed as members . The meeting then adjourned till Monday evening , April 12 .
Murders, And Confessions Of Crime. Murde...
MURDERS , AND CONFESSIONS OF CRIME . Murder at Cubstirfibd . —Cohfkssioj * op Flams —This criminal , since his conviction , has been in the condemned cell of the county gaol , where he has been visited by the chaplain of the prison , who urged on the convict the propriety of making a confession of his guilt . On Sunday week Platts attended divine service , and in theafterpart of the day wrote to his mother , sister , and brother , previous to which he made an unreserved and full confession ofthe murder . He stated that le was present whea it was committed , and that he was the principal party con . cerncd , although he did not strike the blow by which the unfortunate man , Collis , was stunned and
rendered insensible . He next proceeded to implicate Morley as taking an active part , and divulged the name of a third person , which , as a matter of course , has not been suffered te transpire . The circumstances he narrated were as follows : Platts and Collis , the deceased , ; spent the Sunday afternoon with Morley . Collis was plied with drink and inveigled into Platts' shop in the shambles under pretence of settling the account , and he was then murdered . The object of Platts and Morley was plunder , for it was conjectured that as Collis was about to marry Ellen Beresford , he had saved money for this purpose , which he carried about with him . This young woman g » ve testimony on the trial . After the perpetration of the murder the body was mutilated , and on the Monday night was
deposited in the sack by Morley and the convict , and carried across the market place to the cesspool , where it was accidentally discovered . During tbe day , Platts had proceeded to the house ot Mr Franks , the landlord of the Old Angel , and not many yards distant from the shambles , and told Mrs Franks , at the time ( he corpse was lying in the shop , that he fully expected to meet Collis at the Angel , in order to settle their partnerships accounts . —This statement made by Platts on Sunday , would make it appear that after the blow inflicted on the victim , he was strangled to prevent the moaning noise , and which noise , it may be remembered , was sworn to as having been heard by several persons on passing through the shambles on the Sunday evening of the murder , and which attracted the attention
of the passers-by . The convict admitted that he then proceeded to rifle the dead body of his victim , and divested it ofthe shoes and part of the drew . Platts then went into lengthened details of the part he had sustained in the murder , and the circumstances . On Monday , npon being visited by the chaplain and governor , his conduct was very indecorous . Shortly before noon Platts had an interview with several of the visiting ' ustices , and was then interrogated relative to the confession which he had made on the preceding day , and was asked if the confession was reduced to writing ho would sign the document ; to the great surprise of all present , the convict contradicted the statement made on the preceding day , anddenied that he had any part in the murder , but implicated other individuals . He made another statement to the justices , which is said to have been fall of inconsistencies . We believe , however , that Platts has since become more repentant .
and has expressed a wish to avow the awful crime . Execution of Piatis , ihk Murderer . —At twelve o ' clock on Thursday , at Derby , Platts paid tno last penalty of the Jaw for the murder of Collis , at Chesterfield . The concourse of people was immense . Early in the week he made a written confession , the correctness of which he persisted in asserting to tbe last , although the confession is not in accordance with theevidence . Hewas very firm until he arrived at the pinioning room , when he began to tremble violently , and continued to doso until the bolt was shot . He struggled violently for about 2 minutes , though loaded with irons . His conduct in gaol was good , and he expressed a firm hope bf a joyful resurrect ion . [ What a disgusting farce ! It appears that a ruffian has only to commit the greatest crime , and the whitewashing of his soiil is forthwith accomp lished . He commits murder , and , therefore , dies in the " firm hope of a joyful resurrection !" 1
Discovert of a supposed Mtsterious Mcrder , committed eleven Years sirce . —Saturday ' s government Police Gazette contains the particulars of a supposed murder committed eleven years since . In August , 1830 , a mare was found tied in a coppice at Sedgberrow , Worcestershire . She was of the following description , viz ., dark brown with switch tail , star in the forehead , long in the back , about fifteen hands high , three or four years old , and a fast trotter . She had on a bridle and saddle , the latter a good one , with two new stirrup leathers and girths attached , maker ' s name on the saddle" 0 . Reeve
, , Malmesbury . " In consequence of human bones having been recently discovered near to where the mare was found , it is thought that the owner of the mare was murdered , and tbat he was a dealer . A person suspected of tbe murder has given away an antiquedoubls-linked silver watch chain , and affixed to the chain iaa watch-key , in the body of which is curiously worked in silver the figure of a man . seated on a barrel , smoking a pipe . It is believed that the chain and key belonged to the deceased , and every endeavour is being made to ascertain who that individual was .
The Mcrder at Daoenham . —A few weeks ago , it will be recollected , tbat tbe grand jury found a trne bill against Parsons , Hickton , and Kimpton , the policemen , for conspiracy and perjury , before the coroner of Essex , at the inquest upon the body of George Clarke . It was then stated that the trial would take place at the summer assizes ) , the parties having liberty to traverse . On the last day the three men were called , in order to put in bail ; but tbe only one who made his appearance was Kimpton . Parsons and Hickton , although seen just previous to the assizes , were not to be found , and although tbe police have been on the look-out for them , armed with a judge ' s warrant , for their apprehension and committal to gaol , in default of finding hail , they have disappeared altogether . This was expected by
many persons , and the police authorities are blamed for not keeping a proper watch over their movements . In answer , the police say that it is owing to the tardiness of the government in not signifying their intention to prosecute until several months after the surveillance under which the men had been placed was withdraw . The bail required for the appearance oi Kimpton was £ 400 , which not being prepared with , he was conveyed to Ilford gaol , where he at present remains . He is stated to be remarkably taciturn , rarely speaking to any one . After the surveillance of the police was withdrawn , Kimpton , with his wife and seven children , went to London , where , up to
his appearance at the assizes , he was enabled to sup-Eort himself and family bv working at his trade of arness-making . Parsons and the other man also went to London . With respect to Parsons , the circumstance of his having absconded has caused the most serious reports to be made by the inhabitants , who bin pretty strongly that his disappearance favours a guilty knowledge ofthe means by which tbe deceased came by his death . Fareham . —A frightful attempt at murder and suicide was made a few days since at the residence of W . Throsher , Esq ., the intended victim being tbe nursery maid in tbat gentleman ' s family , and the perpetrator of the double crime his footman . Both parties survive .
Thb Operatives Of Hull Have Established ...
Thb Operatives of Hull have established a proprietary mill for grinding their own com , andftunu-Iar mill u fo be estabMtf * t Lincobu
National Trades Association For The Prot...
NATIONAL TRADES ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF INDUSTRY .
National Trades Association For The Prot...
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The Central Committee Of The Above Flour...
The central committee of the above flourishing institution held their usual weekly meeting at their office ll . Tottenhara ^ ourt-road . T . S . Duncombe , Esq . M . P . in the chair . The minutes of the previous meeting wasreadandconfirmed , the financial account ot the week was read and received , which amounted to upwards of £ 330 . Mr Green reported , he and Mr Robson waited upon tbe West-end Ladies' shoe makers : an excellent feeling was manifested ; when they resolved to wait the conference of the mutual assistance association , before joining . SCOTLAND —Wishaw . —On Monday evening a meeting of miners and other trades was held , when Mr Jacobs delivered a lecture which was well received , and a resolation passed approving ofthe association , and a recom mendation made that the committee enter 500 more members in the National Association of Trade * . The unsual vote of thanks was paged .
EDINBURGH . —Tuesday evening a general meeting of the tanners was held in their meeting room , when Mr Jacobs delivered a lecture . A resolution was carried unanimous of approval of the operations of the association . A member rose and recommended the Northern Star , as it reported the proceedings of the trados . Thursday a meeting ofthe plasterers was held in-the Roman Eagle Hall , to hear the principles and plan ofthe National Association set forth by Mr Jacobs . He lectured thereon to the entire conviction of the meeting . A reso . lution to join the association was carried unanimously , uho a resolution approving of tbe Northern Star , and thanking the proprietor for his assistance to the association in giving place for tbe reports of progress .
JOHNSTONE . —On Friday evening a public meeting ofthe trades was held , to hear a lecture from Mr Jacobs , setting forth the objects , < Sec . of the National Association . The meeting which was composed chiefly of spinnen , weavers , and engineers , passed a resolution fully approving of tbe association , and determining to organise their trades to ' oin . The spinners will join forthwith . MACCLESFIELD . —Mr J . W . Parker held a meeting ofthe operative tailors of Macclesfield ou Tuesday evening , March 33 d , at the Bull and Gate , Chestergate , to explain the principles and Objects of the National Association of United Trades . MrD . Moltoney was called to tbe chair , and briefly opened tbe meeting ( a very crowded one ) by introducing Mr P . as an old and tried . friend o the trade ; and expressed a desire tbey would benefit from the advice he was capable of giviog as to the utility of union , and well-directed efforts , to the social amelioration of the trades in general . Mr P . rose and was received
with loud cheering . He showed very clearly the advantages that would be derived to the trade by their connection with other trades ; and that each was intimately and closely inten sted in each other ' s welfare ; that trades in their isolated position were to a certain exteut powerless , but under a certain national organization would be all-powerful . He concluded a very long address , by urging upon bis hearers to bury in oblivion all past differences and commence the good fi ( jht anew . The result was tbe passing of a resolution , that two sections be established in Macclt ifitld—one for the in-door workers , and another for the * ut-door workers . A committee of five from each portion was elected to carry into effect tie resolution , which was agreed to . A vote of thanks was passed unanimously to Mr Parker and tbe chairman . This was one of the largest meetings heldin this townfor many jeors ofthe tailcring trade , and the best results are anticipated .
On Wednesday , the Fast-day—he attended a meeting of Stock ' s and Tail ' s hanao , oi Stockport , to make certain inquiries respecting a reduction of twelve and a half per cent , upon tbelr wages , and a further reduction of a similar amount being threatened . The result of the inquiries referred to have been duly reported to tbe cen . tral committee . In the evening of tbe same day be proceeded to Macclesfield , to attend a general meeting of silk dyers , who were desirous of ascertaining the nature of tbe objects ofthe United Trades . Tbe meeting was held in the large room of the Roebuck Inn , it was a very numerous one , —a chairman having been appointed , introduced Mr Parker to the meeting who was received with much kindness . Hecommenced by explaining the origin of the Association—the good already effected b ) Us
agencyand its twofold character—the supporting of strikes and turn-outs , as the defensive position—and defended this course as necessary , while buil . ing a better super , structure as the development of the associative or reproductive principle , in proof of which he exhibited articles manufactured by the association , and expatiated upon , the facilities each trade afforded of consuming each other ' s productions . He announced the fact that the association had in their employ shoemakers , glovers , nailers , framework knitters , and were about to employ the serge weavers of Collumpton , whose twills and plaids could be worked up into waistcoats and trousers by the operative tailors , and disposed of to members of tha association , as cheap and equally as good in regard to workmanship , as any of the so called cheap establishments , inasmuch as the tailors receiving the articles so produced , would escnpi the wholesale and retail profits s-cured in the ordinary way , thus enabling the association to divide the profits mutually between
tho producer of tho material and those who Work it up , by adding it to the wages , thus , as it were , cutting tw « ways , enhancing the wages , and securing a real protection for those who are compelled to turn out against reductions and every species of tyranny . Mr P . at great length entered into other explanations , to the entire satisfaction of his audience . Several questions relatiog to individual support in case of any member being victimised by any employer , and portions of a trade also , were put and answered satisfactorily , A resolution approving of the principles of the Association was unanimously adopted . A discussion took place upon their average earnings : they adopted the average of I 6 s . pur week , and agreed to send to the Central Committee their first month ' s levies and contributions for one hundred and fifty members for their entrance , on the 1 st of April . A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Parker by acclamation . Considerable additions were made to their num . hers on Saturday evening , through the influence ofthe abave meeting .
On Thursday , the missionary attended a very large meeting of tbe silk weavers ia the Pursonage-streeet Chapel , It was crowded to excess , the aisles and galleries being filled in every part ; on Mr Parker ' s ascending the platform be was loudly cheered . Mr P . was prevented from making his statement on account of a reduction by Mr Drocklehurst , which occupied the attcntion ofthe meeting , therefore it was adjourned to Monday evening , the 29 th ult ., when Mr P . will be again in attendance . t On Saturday be attended a meeting of silk pickers a their meeting house lu Cable-street , Manchester . In the eveuing he waited upon the bricklayers ' society , also the labourers of Macclesfield , at the Bull and Gate , Chestergate , to explain the principles ofthe Association , but in consequence of the press of business , which lasted to a late hour , the explanation was deferred to a future occasion . After the meeting on Monday he will proceed to Sheffield to attend several meetings of . tlie trades in that town .
Trades' Movements. Nkw Youk Mechanics.— ...
TRADES' MOVEMENTS . Nkw Youk Mechanics . — At a recent meeting of tbe mechanics of New York , "to take into consideration the present depressed state of mechanical labour , " Mr J D . Young said . — " The object of the meeting was one in which all of them were deeply interested lie was surrounded by men out of employment , and suffering without one to lend them assistance . Where is the 8 } mpat ' iy of our country ? Is it with the mechanics of this country who are out of employ ? He was glad that our country was sending food to the starring abroad , but he thought tbat there ought to be some sympathy for thos © at home . Mr Young then presented a pair of coarse shoes or brogans manutactuied for the army , and for the making ot which the journeyman received but twenty-five cents
a pair , finding his own thread , wax , and nails , which would amount to five cents . He could make but a pair and a half a day , and had a wife and three children to support . This had been caused by competition from the Germans . It had been supposed that labour was cheapest down east . It was not so . The contractor for these shoes lived down east , and had come to this city , where wages was the lowest . Handbills had been distributed in the German Ian guage , and Germans had been employed who set the price to the wages . The man who made these shoes said he could not work for this price , and he was answered by the-employer , who said , * I can show you men who will , ' and then opened a door , showing him some sixty Germans at work on these shoes . The man had no alternative , and was compelled to work at thia price or starve . "
COSBPlRACr OF THE SHEFFIELD "MASTERS . "—The manufacturers of this town seem fully bei . ton having a tilt with the trades' unions . A Mr Newbold , saw , file and edge-tool manufacturer , has in his employ two men , saw smiths , who will not comply with the trades' rules and regulations . In consequence , a deputation , appointed from the above trade , waited upon the master , to see if matters could not be reconciled , when an altercation took place between the deputation and the master , which ended in the men taking steps to remove the men from his employ . One ofthe men has been brought up before the magistrates charged with intimidation , and the other two with aiding and abetting the same . The magistrate ,
'• chum' of the manufacturer , convicted the- three in the full penalty , three months to the house ot correction . The . men ' s solicitor has given notice of appeal . Mr Isaac Ironside became bail fon them , and they were set at liberty till Pontefract Sessions . There is a rumour in the town that Mr Roberta & to be sent for , and that a public meeting will bo held on the subject . The manufacturers here have formed a " Protection Society , " with a solicitor , named Brenton , to prosecute . There ia scarcely a day passes without some workman being summoned . II the men do not look sharply about them , they will lose every inch of ground thejj- have gained within the last tew years .
The Ten Hours' Bai .. —The Earl of Ellesmere and Lord Feversham have , consented to take charge ofthe Ten Hours * Dili vo the House ot Lerds , should that neasure pan t ' ae Howe of Commons .
Mahchesikr . Bakers . —A public meeting of this body of operatives took place on Tuesday , the 23 rd J » H .. at the Old Meal House , High-street , Mr Jr oulden , secretary of the National Trades' Assooia-{ J » ln the chair . The attendance was numerous , were being amongst those present not only delegates from Liverpool , Ac , but also a goodly number & £ * tk !* r 1 * ker s of thi 8 'own and neighbourtt & V ? , Was » duressed by Messrs Hulme , Sft n " ' Thompson ! Downie , and adopted :- MomnK rMol « tion « were unanimously That it is the firm conviction of thi . meeting , that the excess . veboursoflabour . and . generiil . y . tlieconfinedand unhealtUysltuatior , the operaare baker is compelled to labour in , is both Injurious to the employer and the employed ; to which cau » e may be attributed the increase of crime , distress , misery , aicknc . s , and perumture detith , and calls loudly for our united tfforte to sudpreai , v
That tbii meeting views with regret the protracted houn of labour to which at present the operative baker is subjected , is not oaly injurious to his bodily health , but has the worst effects of obstructing the intellectual improvement of his mind , as it entirely debars him from the opportunity of receiving those instructions which are requisite for the moral , religious , and physical enjoymen ts of life ; and this meeting pledges itself to use all lawful means in its power to alter the odious system . Tbat it is also the opinion of this meeting , that the humane employer who does rot require more than twelve hours work per day from " the operative , is placed in an undue state of competition with the unprincipled em . ployir ivho extracts from sixteen to twenty-three hours from hla unfortunate serf , and this meeting declares the present system is injurious to the community at large ,
A resolution of thanks to the Northern Star , and that portion ofthe press generally which advocated the interests of the working classes , closed the preceedings . | The above meeting was held last Tuesday week , but tbe report did not reach this office till Thursday , April 1 st . If our correspondents will not pay attention to the necessary rules we have laid down , and which they may read every week over our ' « leader" column , they must pay the penalty of exelusion or abridgment . En . JV . S . ~[ The Manchester District Committee of the National Association of United Trades for the Prelection of Industry , meet every Wednesday night , at the house of Mr W * . White , Railway Inn , Dean ? gate , where all communications must be addressed .
James Gouldkn , Sec . Lancashire Miners . —The general delegate meeting of Lancashire miners will be held at the house of Mr J . Crostou , Kay-street , Bolton , on Monday next , April 5 th , at eleven o clock in the forenoon . There will also be a public meeting , which will be addressed by W . P . Roberts , Esq ., and other gentlemen .
"Anything Is Good Enough For Sailors." 1...
"ANYTHING IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR SAILORS . " 1 have often heard the above expression , but until lately , supposed it was a mere cant phrase , with little or no meaning attached to it . But when at Damariscotta bridge tbe other day , I was made sensible that what I supposed to be but an idle phra « e , is really a principle much practised upon by many ship-owners and shipmasters . My eyes beheld a specimen ofthe operation of this principle , which I now pen for publication in the boat , hoping that friend Hacker , the boat ' s master , will lay the subject open to tbe very core .
Damariscotta bridge , it is well known , is a place famous for ship-building . More than a dozen vessels varying from tno hundred to six hundred tons burden , have been built there this season . All of these vessels it is said , are built of good materials , and well put together —finished and furnished in style . I went on board of one ship , the Jane H . Gliddcn , said to be the most splendidly furnished of the lot . Her cabin is finished with mahogany , and is to be carpeted and furnished accordingly . Every convenience that can be wishsd for is here to be found . Nothing seems to be lacking , as it regards accommodations . Pride is most amply . " provided for , and unduly encouraged . And here the inquiry arises , for whom are all these conveniences piovided ? For tbe captain principally . But how are the men , those who do the work , the sailors , provided for * Has
suitable provision been made for their wants and necessities ? Of that an affirmative answer might be given to this question ! I wish it could be said , that great care and regard were manifested for them , in the provision made for their comfort and welfare . But such is not the case . " Anything is good enough for sailors . " A den is fitted up for them under the forecastle deck — a deck between the windlass and bowspit—as far as possible from the captain ' s parlour , both in point of convenience and comfort as well as distance . This den is about four feet high—consequently a man of common size cannot stand up straight in it . By this arrangement any one can perceive , that less care and regard is had for the convenience and comfort of the poor sailor who tugs , and breasts the storm , and perils his life to save the ship , thuu is manifested universally for the brute creation ,
No ship master would pretend to take on board of his ship any animal ofthe brute creation , without providing for it a shelter wherein it could stand comfortably . Even hens , when carried to sea , are provided with a coop , in which they can stand erect . But "any tiling il good enough for sailors ! " A seven by nine den , four feet high , is all they need , while tbe captain ' s wants and necessities are numc-roao ! A splendid room , all carpeted , and furnished with sofas , card-tables , wash-stands , & c , ite ,, must be fitted up forbim , while the sailor is shoved off to crouch under and beat his head against the castings of a forecastle deck . 0 , " anything is good enough for sailors ! " The captain ' s table must be furnished with tbe nicest china ware—while the sailor provides himself with a tin quart cup and an iron spoon .
In making these remarks I do not wish to bo understood as saying that all the vessels built at Damuriscotta bridge have no better accommodations for the sailors . Most of them hare , but there still remains an arrant inequality throughout the whole department of shipsailiug . The builder feasts upon those who do the work , and the owner and commandw grow fat on the misery of those that sail the ship—the sailors . But these evils will exist , I apprehend , so long as society is organized and carried on upon the principle of Grab . I have no time to write more . Half of the inconvenience the sailor is obliged to submit to , is not generally known . Friend -H . lay this subject open to the world . Sbeepscot .
The largest ship in tbe navy would sink under a full account of all the cruel wrongs that have been practised against sailors . The govern . i ent system of land piracy is the first great wrong , and in truth the cause of all wrongs which sailors suffer . Give every man his portion of Und on which he might raise his bread and the right to build a cabin for himself , and then such as might w ant his services on the water would have to share with him the profits of bis perils and toils . He would then have the right to expect us good a cabin on the water as his captain . He would not be tucked into a dog hole to guaiv his mouldy , wormy bread and stinking beef , while the capiain in his floating jSalace was regaling himself on
chicken "fixens" and other things to match . He could then walk over his own little world , raise bis own bread , sit down in his owu cabin , and as captain of his own little family , could be happier than a king on the throne . But while plundered of his birthright as at presentwhile denied a spot of earth oa which to set his foot , and driven to the ocean to procure bread—compelled to barter hts bones and sinews , his flesh and blood for food to keep them from perishing , he must submit to abuse , as long as tho system of land piracy continues j and that will be till the people open their eyes to the true interests ofthe nation , and become honest enough to perform what justice demands .
I have often felt pained when I have seen and heard the political rogues bing to sailors , telling them if this or that man is elected to office—if this § r that party triumphs sailors' rights will be secured , and thus wheedle them into their gull traps to vote awoy their own rights , when each and every party in the State robs them of the earth , and makes them the dependent creatures they are , and subjects them to all the abuse they receive . Let light be spread among the people—let all know they have as good a right to tho earth as they have to the air they breathe , and they will by-and-by claim that right and liberate themselves from the slavery in which land piracy baa bound thtm . The only reason why government has not claimed the air and water , and compelled people to bur them , is because they cannot bottle them up . —American Paper .
Ireland.—Dubllv, March 25.—The Reduction...
Ireland . —Dubllv , March 25 . —The reduction of twenty per cent , has created a very strong feeling of uneasiness throughout the country . Two thousand labourers , dismissed at Dungarvan , were enly restrained from violence by the presence of the Scots Greys , and supplied with bread by the bakers to prevent their shops from pillage . A Mr- John O'Donovan was murdered in the county of Limerick on Sunday last . He was returning from mass when he was met and dragged off his car by tour to
armed ruffians , who after missing fire proceeded beat him with the butt ends of theirguns and thus fractured his skull in two : places , and left him tor dead . Tbev then proceeded in the directum of Aske-& ton , and chanced to meet with a young man ot tbe name of O'Connor , whom they desired to hold down his head , and he not understanding them , one of the ruffians snapped a piskol at him , wbish . fortunately missed are , and he succeeded in getting away from tbem . Tho victim of barbarous outrage lingered until Monday , when death closed his sufferings .
Aiabming FiRK a * Pimlico . —Os » Friday , between ten and eleven ofckick , a fire broke out upon the premises in the occupancy of Mr Ctumbieton , foot and shoemaker , Gro * venor-row , Pimlico . The flames originated in the front shop , aad were first perceived by a police . constable . Aa immediate alarm was raised , and messengers weiesent togive intelligence of the outbreak to the eBgine-stations ; meanwhile the fire continued to spiread , sothat in a very brief space the whole ot the ; stock in the shop became wrapped in one broad Bit « et oi name . With all possible expedition plenty of water was obtained , from which the tlremen seS to work most vigorously , but before they could gek the mastery over the flames , the whole ef tfee-stoefc-in-tradie was reduced to ashes . Mr Giti $ bl'sktaL va » insuied .
Charge Op Murder.-Dreadftjl Destitution....
CHARGE OP MURDER .-DREADFTJL DESTITUTION . Jenifer Bolitho was indicted for the wilful murder of her female infant child , at Redruth , by refusing and neglecting to give it food and sustenance , by reason whereof it lingered for six weeks and then died . Tfliscaseis oneofanextraordin / iry nature , itshows that starvation and complete destitution are not confined to Ireland alone , but are to be found in many of our rural districts . Hannah George stated tbat . she was tho wife of * miner , and lived at Redruth , in the same house with prisoner . The house is a tenement let out to lodgers . The prisoner has three children , respectively aged three , nine , and twelve years , and is a widow . On the 1 st of Febroary witness heard one of tbe chi'dren open the prisoner ' s door , and begin to cry . Witness then went to tho prisoner ' s room . There was neither
fire nor light in the room . On asking the prisoner what was the matter , she said she was vpry ill ; upon which witness fetched a candle from her own room , and told the prisoner that she thonsht that she was ln ' / ibour . She asked witness to fetch a midwife , which she did , and returned in about five minutes '; when she heard a baby cry ; and on going into the room found that the prisoner had been delivered in her absence . The child was lying on the floor , and the prisoner standing near it . It was a very fine child . Two days after the witness saw the child again , and asked her if she had any relief for it . She said her aunt had been to the relieving officer for her the morning before to seek relief . The witness went again to the prisoner ' s room on the following d » v . Tbe baby was there , and seemed to be well . She did not see the child apain ; but often heard it crving in the evenings , when witness returned from her work . The baby died on the 3 rd of March .
Anne Messenger stated that she also lived in the same house with the prisoner . On the 1 st of February she was called out of her bed to assist the prisoner , soon after twelve at night . She hnd a baby in her arms . Witness washed and dressed it as the prisoner was in great distress . She then gave it to tbe prisoner . She saw it again the next day , hut not afterwards for a fortnight . It then appeared to bo in a very wretched low state , and to all appearance dying . She gave it to Jane Hicks , and afterwards took it some bread and sugar , and left it on the prisoner ' 8 table , and begged tbe prisoner to give it to the child . She did not afterwards see the child alive , but heard it cry " brave loud" many times . The cries afterwards became fainter , until they were like those Of » Mt .
Jane Hicks was next called . She stated that she lived in the same house with the prisoner , and saw the child on the morning after it was born . She sometimes saw it twice a day , always once . Never saw it fed by the prisoner . It was generally on the foot of the bed , with the clothes thrown over it . Before the prisoner was confined she a « ked me for soup , and I have given it to her . Th e * day after she was confined , I went to the relieving officer for her at her request . Charles Tregoning-I am a policeman of Redruth .
On Monday , the 22 d of February , I went to the prisoner ' s room , and asked the prisoner where the child was . _ She said in . the bed . I then saw it . She said itwas very bad . I asked her why she did not nurse it . She said she had not had any milk , and could net suckle it . I asked her why she did not give it some food . She said she had none to give it . I asked her if she hnd not any bread in the house . She said nothing but the union bread , and that the child would not cat that . She then showed me her breast It was very thin .
By the prisoner—When I went into tbe prisoner ' s room one of her children was eating a raw turnip . Site said her child was starving . I went to the relieving officer , and told him what the prisoner had told mo . I saw about half a loaf of union bread in the prisoner ' s room . George Harris---1 am the relieving officer of the Redruth Union . On the morning of the 2 d February Inst an application was made te me for relief for the prisoner . I went to her house , and then sent the doctor to her . He ordered me to give her some
bread and some sago . I sent Wra ioafandsome oatrrcal . On the Friday following she sent again , and I sent her two loaves of union bread , ' and after that the guardians ordered her four loaves of bread a week . It is pretty good bread ; no bran is taken out of the flour . That continued for six weeks . Jane Polkinghornc—1 am aunt to the prisoner . I received one sixpenny loaf and two pounds of oatmeal from the' relierintr officer for the prisoner . Mr Harris was told she had no fire , or soap to wash the baby with . I had twelve loaves of bread for the
prisoner in all . By the prisoner—I went to see the prisoner from time to time at her house ; she asked me to go to seek for meat for the baby . I asked Mr Ilarris if he would be so good as to give me sixpence on behalf of a sttirving child . I got nothing else bnt what I have mentioned . She desired me more than once to go for fond for her baby . I gave the child gruel and bread from time to time . She was a distressed woman . 1 have brought her turnips , and she has given each child a slice of turnip to eat for their supper , and put them to bed . I have begged bread for her . She had not lea , coffee , or anything else , but had soaked barley bread in water for herself and children .
Samuel Vincent Pryce Mitchell—I am surgeon to the Redruth union . On the 2 nd of February Mr Harris desired me to visit the prisoner , I did so , and found her in bed . She had been confined the day before . I did not see the child . I was sent for again about a week after . I did not then see tbe child . My attention was not called to her circumstances , and I never saw the child alive . I examined the child on the 4 th of March , and found it very much , emaciated , the stomach empty . There were no signs of disease , the bowels nearly empty , not quite . I should say the child had not had sufficient nourishment . I should imagine death was caused by its not having had tho common necessaries of life . I cannot imagine any other cause of death .
The prisoner , on being called on for her defence , said that for some time pt , st she bad been in a complete state of starvation , with no bread to eat or to give her children .. They had often gone to bed without breaking their fast , and that " starvation was bitter bad . " Three little orphans , had nothing but raw turnips to give them ' . The baby she was unable to suckle , asshe had no milk in her breasts owing to starvation , and the child would not take the union bread , it was so coarse . She had no fire , candle , or even soap to wash the child . The dear baby ! she loved it too well to hurt it , but it died through want . Mr Justice Cresswell then summed up the case , telling the jury that it was first necessary for the prosecution to make out that the child died from starvation , before they could enter into the question of whether the prisoner had in any way concurred in its
death . On this point the evidence of the surgeon , confirmed as it was by the other witnesses , was very strong . If , then , they thought that the child did die from starvation , was that caused by the wilful withholding of nourishment by the mother ? If so , it would be murder in her . "But if , on tho other hand , there was only gross negligence on her part , but no intention to cause death , then the crime would bo manslaughter . If , however , they thought the woman had no means of supplying tho child with food , then she would not he responsible , and they must acquit her altogether . There was ono observation he could not help making . It was to have been expected that after the policeman had seen the destitution of the woman , that some one would have called to ascertain her real state , and render eucli assistance as she might have required ; that , however , had not been the case .
The jury retired to consider their verdict , and after half an hour's consultation , Acquitted the prisoner .
A Shkrvff's Officer Outwitted.—An Event ...
A Shkrvff's Officer Outwitted . —An event oc- . curred in Leeds a few days ago , which ha » excited . a' good deal of gossip and merriment at i the expense of a- certain sheriff ' s officer , who has 3 hitherto been celebrated for his acutcness and sharp- >• sightedness . In the case , hswever , to which we refer , r , the well-known officer was completely out- tmanceuvred . It so happened that the officer in n question was called upon , in tho exercise of his is duty , to " take possession" ofthe household goods of of a certain party , whose affairs , from adverse circum * n « stances , had placed him in an uncomfortable position on Armed with his "little brief authority , " the officer : er proeeeds to tbe residence of his victim , expecting no no doubt to take up his quarters for the night . Enter * er « taining ( > it would appear , sympathy for friends in in difficulties , ho knocks gently at the back door , where Bre he was met by the good young lady of the house , to to whom he in sympathetic terms , communicated the the
purport of his mission . She , nothing daunted by by the serious nature of his message , immediately and ind frankly proposed that instead of coming on such an an errand the back way , he should , in order dec to avoid the scrutinizing curiosity of the servants , nts ,, be admitted by the front door , and then located in : itti one ofthe front rooms , where he might remain , snb s » b < sikntio , " monarch of all I survey . "' No sooner said said ! than done . The coadescending and obliging official ioiall at once retired , to go round to the front , and the op- ( opportunity was taken by the lady to secure the lock lock : and bolt . The nuwelcomo official , who often has the i thai credit of seeing beyond his nose , in this case did not I nott evidently see hoyond his spictaefes- It is said that a i » t u conversation encued after this polite ejection , be ., between the two ; tbe lady being located in a windotrido-n on the second story , and the officer In the garden . rdenj , The succeeding scene and dialogue , it may b f b imagined , rather resembled those of" Catherine ande and Petruehio , " than those of" Romeo and Juliet . " '
The Baity A ««* calls attention to the fact , tint " , tM there is scarcely ^ schoo l , either public or private , inte , ii ; which subscriptions have not been raised among th « g tlw scholars in aid ofthe funds for the relief of the disie diei tressed Scotch and Irish . The pupils { of Eton senln sera £ 170 to the United Relief Association in Leioftsterjestei squaw .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), April 3, 1847, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_03041847/page/5/
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