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      Mr . IhnraixG , on the part of the Central Com jnittee , brousht forward the question ofthe monthly contrihutiontobe paid by each member , to defray the expenses of management . A short discussion followed on this question , and it was proposed that it be one halfpenny a month . The discussion was , however , closed upon a point of order bv the Chairman , who stated that the case was already provided for by one of their rules , which enacted that it any surplus funds accrue from the ^ present payment of one penny a month , the Central Committee shall have the option of reducing the subscription , or applying such surplus In payment oi the expenses of the annual conference . As no "W lCC had been given « if any alteration in the rule , tne

      question could not be entertained . The subject then dropped . ^ ,.- _ „„ + !«> The Conference passed to the next < l «<* t « . n « ntle business paper , " Whether it be advisable for a time i , limit tUstrikes supported by t » J «» gJ * thedefensive , and for what period shall such linuta' ' iTSs ^ of Bristol ) advocated the propri e ty JSk Sciation acring / upon offensive = « wellas tbe defensive . Much had been said against strikes ^ hieh was bo doubt very just in itself : but it had somewhatconfused the Conference . Strikes were not always successful , nor were they always to lie avoided . They were frequently forced on the workmen , and became absolutely necessary to maintain their positionThey had bad a successful strike in

      . Bristol , and it was an instance of the . fallacy of the argument that strikes were not beneficial ; because , when they referred to the money that had been sunk in strikes , it must not be supposed that it was all lost . If , as in the ea ? e o f Bristol , they expended JEWO in two weeks , and gained from 40 to 50 per cent , on good wages at the end of the time , he -thought it was a Tory good investment for their raoney . He thought it would be better to leave a ¦ diseretionarypowar to the Committee . If they limited it merely to tbe defensive , he feared it would give rise to another association prepared to take better ground , and thus introduce division , instead of uniting the trades . He concluded by moving that the Committee have a discretionary power of

      sanctioning offensive strikes . The motion having been seconded , The Chairman- said , on referring to the laws he found that the case supposed was fully provided for in the rules of the Association , under the head of "Powers and Duties of the Central Committee , which provided that the Committee were to receive all applications far advice and assistance , and to act thereon as they might deem requisite . The Conference must give the most unlimited confidence to the Committee intrusted with tho discharge of the difiicult and delicate duties appertaining to their office . As the law provided for tbe contingency alluded to , the question now put must also fall to the ground on a point of order . Mr . Dosjoxg explained that the object ofthe Central Committee in bringing forward the question was simpiy to ascertain the feelings of the " Conference upon it . As , however , he was happy to see that they were quite prepared to g ' we the requisite confidence to the Committee , he was satisfied that the object had been attained .

      The subject than dropped , and the Conference passed to the next question , namely : — " What number shall receive support at the same period ? " This question wasultimately referred to the Committee appointed to consider the details of previous questions . The Conference then adjourned till Wednesday morning at nine o ' clock .

      Wedxesmt . T . S . Duncambe , Esq ., took thechairat 9 o ' clock . The report of the committee appointed at the previous day , was brought up by Mr . Jacobs , the chairman , by a majority of four to three , the Committee recommended the adoption of the following system : — - That the trades be divided into five sections . 1 st section to pay one halfpenny per week , and receive 3 s . weekly support . 2 nd section Id ., weekly allowance 6 s . 3 rd section l ; d ., allowance 9 s . 4 th section 2 d ., ¦ we ekly support 12 s . 5 th section 2 Jd ., and to receive 15 s . per week . The Committee did not consider that there was any necessity for mentioning the case of women and children , as it was thought they would fall under one or other of the sections . The report was accompanied with some statistics as to the earnings of various trades , to show the necessity for a great -variety of levies to meet'the diversity of wages . The report having been received ,

      Mr . Lex ' agax said , having proposed the plan embodied in the report , he was desirous to show the reasons for his doing so . It wasahsolutely necessary to make the contributions low to meet the necessities cf the low-paid trades , lie had made a calculation , based on the assumed number of 40 , 000 members , as to what would bs produced by the proposed scale . At 15 s . it would support 333 persons weekly . At 12 s . it -would support 42 C . The men who received 9 s . wonld have to pay lid . levy , and it would support 555 x \ t 6 s . 842 would be supported weekly . At 3 i . 1 , 666 persons could be maintained . If the Committee exercised caution in the sanctioning of strikes , and did not permit too many to be on thc 4 unds at once , he thought the scale proposed would be found sufficient to meet the objects in view .

      Mr . BiKKEir wished to know whether they could contraul the number who might be turned out ? They might have tbe power of limiting and regulating the nmsber on strike , but they could not do so in the case of turnouts which depended on causes beyond their controul . The Chairman said the best course would be to leave all such matters to the Central Committee . ilr . ItoEEnis moved as an amendment that the scale should be , id ., 2 s . weekly ; Id ., 4 s . ; 2 d ., Cs . ; 41 ., Ss . ; Gil ., 105 . ; 8 d ., 12 s . lie thought that if they sanctioned a strike at all , it should be on such a magnitude and supported in such a way as to con--rince fhe employers at once of their power and dotermination .

      Mr . DcsxixG opposed the system ofa graduated scale altogether . It was complex and fallacious , and could osly end in disappointment . The very diversity of opinion which evidently existed amongst its advocates was a proof that it was not a correct one . Let them take the calculation itself . Those who paid 2 id . were only to receive support for 333 weekly , whilst those who paid one halfpenny were to ~ bs supported to the number of 1 , 6 GG . Why , this was absurd ; much more so than aF . ything urged against fixed and equal contributions from and support all trades alike . This was a fatal objection to it , even 5 f there were not the farther objection thiit the numhers in each class , according to his calculations , would be much lower than those estimated by the Committee . He must , therefore , adhere to the original proposition of the Central Committee , that a sum not exceeding Ss . weekly be allowed .

      Tke speaker was here called to order , on the ground that the Conference had already decided that a graduated scale should be the plan adopted . Mr . Bcsu , London , did not concur in the scale proposed by the Committee . It would be better , in his opinion , to levy contributions at so much per pound on the average earnings of the trades , and to pay them at the same ratio . The plan proposed was liable to objection that trades just previous to a strskc or turn out , might for a short time only pay the higher sum , in order to entitle them to the ] - ! ' _ orsum allowed for support .

      Mr . Jacobs ( Chairman of the committee ) defended the report , which he considered to be not only based upon equitiblc principles , but perfectly practicable . The principal question for the Conference to decide was , when they would eaimnence their subscriptions , and the amount ihev would permit to accumulate in the hands of the Central Committee before coming nar-n the fund . In his opinion , the probability oi Strikes or turn-outs would be much diminished if the Association had a large fund , say 50 , OOOL or 100 , 000 / . at its disposal , that would be a " great fact" which would " cause the masters to pause before they committed any infringement upon tbe rights and interests of the associated trades . —( Hear , hear . ) In addition to tkis he would again urge that thfc funds should be employment funds , not strike funds , for all sums hitherto expended in strikes had been entirely sunk .

      Mr Hayes , Liverpool , regretted that during the tuns he had attended this conference he had heard nothing but strikes talked of . De understood that this association was fenced for preventing strikes , instead of encoaragicij theia , But if they were still Inclined to believe that it was necessary to continue temporarily the old system , he thought the best way would be by a small continous payment . The trade he represented had 20 , 0001 . in hand , which was solely the result of such contributions . It was the accumulation of large funds , and the power of commanding them when required , which had enabled the Anti-Corn-Law League to carry its objects . Let four other trades follow the example of the trade he represented , and there would belOO . OOOZ . to begin with .

      H they were once in that position , they would exercise an irresistible influence not only over their employers , but also public opinion . ilr . Evaxs concurred in these views . The original intention ofthe association was to render strikes unnecessary by giving employment on land and in manufactures . The body with which he was connected ( the Staffordshire potters ) had collected funds , purchased lands in America , and since they had obtained several advances of price . In addition to the land they had in their possession , then had one of the best printingofliees in the potteries , employed several compositors and pressmen , and a proscribed man in

      the trade , at a liberal salary , as clerk over the establishment . What the potter had done sectionall y , the association should do nat ' wnally . ^ Cheers . ) He conld show the conference that , with the means at its disposal , they niight immediately establish a weekly newspaper at a Uw price , and realise a large profit , thus securing a double advantage , namely , pecuniary profit , and influence over the public mind . The Chairman said that if Mr . Evans would look at the objects of the association now in conference , he would see that it was for the " protection of lahonr . " There was another association of which he had also the honour to be president , the express object of which was to give employmen t in the manner

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      stated by Mr . Evans . The o \^ ^ tb ^ fK ? was not to promote strikes , but to prevent them ; butXnthe ^ en were . subjected to injustice and onnrfflsion that association held Uself bound to step ? JETthrowShield of its protection over them . I !? IIear hear ) But then it was urged that this relief should be given by employment . Well , that could be done by the sister association , whose especial object it was to give employment , and thus the two associations would work together and mutually assist each other . With respect to the question now before the conference , it was one in his opinion which there was no real necessity for mooting at that meeting . By one of the rules the power of making tbe requisite levies was Tested in the

      Committee . But the only steady and continuous levy the Committee were empowered to make was one penny per month for current expenses . He thought , however , that there was much force in the observations ofthe delegate from Liverpool , as to the value and influence of a small continuous payment being made to create capital , for . it was only by meeting capital by capital that success could be achieved . By that means also they would do away witlr any necessity for a sliding scale , and avoid all the evils of making a sudden levy . Let them create a large fund , and then they would by tbe moral influence of such a position prevent encroachments , or when attempted meet them energetically and effectively . ( Cheers . ) had

      After numerous other delegates expressed their opinions , the amendment of Mr . Roberts was put and lost . . . » . « In putting the original motion again before the Conference , the Chairman said that there was very great difficulty in coming to a conclusion on this important question . The discussion of that morning had thrown fresh light upon the subject , and had very much altered his opinions upon it . He feared that , even if they adopted the scale ofthe committee , they would not escape the difficulty . He was strongly inclined to believe that the best way would be to accumulate a large fund by continuous small payments , and thus be prepared for any contigency that might arise . By the plan of the committee they would not

      be placed in that position . For instance , suppose the masters should require at once some 10 , 000 men to sign such a degrading document as that presented to fhe builders ; these 10 , 000 men could not , of course , pay to the levy , and thus they would at once have greater demands upon them , with less means to meet them . The course he felt , -upon the whole , disposed to recommend was , that the whole question should be recommitted , with a request that the committee , after hearing the discussion of that morning , would again consider the matter , prepare a proper table of estimates , upon some definite basis , either fixing a per eentage on wages , creating an accumulating fund by continuous payments , or leaving the matter as it now stood by the law , in the hands of the central committee . ( Cheers . )

      A long discussion ensued , in which several delegates expressed their opinion on the general question , and various suggestions were made for the purpose of giving effect to the recommendation ofthe Chairman , ¦ . ¦ Ultimately the several proposition were digested into the following : — " That all trades belonging to this Association shall contribute to the creation of a fund of at least £ 20 , 000 , in proportion to their average weekly earnings , such contributions to be a per eentage of 2 d . in the pound per week on earnings , and when support is afforded , the amount so afforded to be calculated on the like principle . " In laying this proposition before the Conference , the Chairman said that another would , he believed

      be submitted , by which the capital proposed to be created by this resolution might be used to set those on strike to work , and thus reimburse the fund . ( Loud cheers . ) The great difficulty the workingclasses had always to struggle against was want of capital . The employers knew this , and were hence encouraged to oppress them , calculating ^ securely on their ultimate submission . ( Hear . ) But as the matter was of so much importance , involving , as he thought , the very existence and usefulness ofthe Association , and the hour of adjournment was near , he would . advise that the conference shouhJ then separate , and come calmly to the consideration of the question in the afternoon .

      The Conference acted upon this suggestion , and adjourned till half-past twe o ' clock . On re-assembling , The Chairman stated , that the original question before the Conference was the graduated scale proposed by the Committee . Since that time , the motion he had read , previous to adjournment , had been moved as an amendment ; and it was now the duty ofthe Conference to say which of these propositions they would adopt . The Report of the Committee was then put to the vote and negatived , the numbers being—For - 23 Against ... CI

      Maioritv — 38 Majority — 08 The resolution for the creation of a fund of £ 20 , 000 was then entered upon . The creation ofthe £ 20 , 000 fund was then unanimously agreed to ; and the next question was the per eentage upon the wages to be contributed by the trades . An amendment , to the effect that one penny per pound be the per eentage , instead of twopence a week , was , after a short discussion , put and negatived , the numbers being—For 32 Against 50 Majority — 18

      Another amendment , to the effect that three halfpence be the per eentage was then proposed . In support of this amendment it was urged that the trades had local unions , and sick and burial societies to support , and if they kept the subscription low , they would hold out an inducement to a greater number of trades joining them . The very fact of the name and influence of an Association presided over by their Hon . Chairman , would do more than all the money tbey could raise , and of course the more the numbers increased the greater its influence would become . On the contrary side it was argued that in thus attempting to cut down the amount , they were taking the most effectual means of preventing the realisation of the object in view . The sooner the fund was raised , the more speedily they would be enabled to wield the powemts possession would confer upon them . Astooneargument . thatit would bear heavily upon the low-paid trades , it would be found in

      practice to be most favourable to these trades . Many of the delegates from these tradesexpressed their readiness to support the contribution of 2 d . on each 20 s . earned . The discussion , which was of an interesting and instructive character as to the real state and opinions of tbe trades , was continued for a considerable period—delegates from all parts of England and Scotland , as well as from different districts in Ireland , taking part in it . On division the largest sum ( twopence ) was carried by a majority of at least one hundred . The question of the rate of support to be allowed from the funds ofthe Association was next discussed at considerable length . It was proposed , in the first instance , that the allowance should be one-half of the average earnings of the parties when in full employment . Several of the delegates from the lowpaid trades expressed their conviction that such a motion would drive their tradesfrom the Association , among others ,

      Mr , Weak , from Sheepshead , Leicestershire , framework-knitter , gave a graphic account of the misery endured by the trade to which he belonged , and to which tbe attenuated frame and general appearance of the speaker bore strong testimony . lie said that he had visited the houses of more than twenty families , in which he found that live persons and upwards slept in one bed . He himself had live ofa family , and they rarely , if ever , tasted animal food , ad had often subsisted for a whole week on a stone of barleymeal ; and so short had they been run , lhat he had often gone to bed on a Thursday afternoun in the vain hope of appeasing , by a recumbent posture and a little more warmth , the gnawings oi hunger . Ilis trade was driven to the very lowest

      verge of existence , and to give them the half of their earnings would , in fact , consign them to utter destitution . The plan proposed would not do for them . Mr . Beseit , of London , said , the more he heard of the difficulties surrounding ihe question of strikes , as heretofore conducted , ho was the more convinced lhat they must avoid that system altogether ; and , instead of attempting to keep men idle , they must set them to work . ( Loud cheers . ) If the frameworkknitterd aud other trades said they could not live upon the sums proposed to be given , ^ of what use would the Association be to them and similar trades ? The best way would be , to set them to work by means ofthe capital of the Association . ( Cheers . ) If they did not , he could not see of what use the Association would be to them .

      ... It was moved as an amendment to the original proposition of one-half of tho average wages , that the allowance be five-sixths . After a long discussion , the whole subject was ultimately remitted to the select committee appointed ihe previous day . Report to be brought up tomorrow , at ten o clock . The conference then adjourned .

      TnoitSDAY . T . S . Dcvcomke , Esq ., took the chair at ten o ' clock , and some preliminary business haying beea transacted , the committee brought up their report , which recommended the following scale , and which had been calculated on the data of 2 d . per eentage on the average wages of the trades comprised in the association : — Wages . Support . | Wages Support , s s . d . s . s . d . 3 2 C 10 10 8 0 ¦ . 5 0 18 11 4 8 6 0 20 12 0 10 ' . ' . ' . ' . ' . ' . 7 6 24 and above 14 0

      12 , :... 8 V | The Committee farther recommended that the Central Committee should apply these sums by employing the men when out of work , wherever practicable . After a short conversation , this scale was unanimously adopted .

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      It was then resolved , that all moneys belonging to the association be invested at a banker's , in the name and to the account of the National Association of United Trades , and that any cheque drawing out such moneys , or any portion of them , be signed by the President and Vice-President ofthe Association . Mr . Young said that in proposing the following resolution he was desirous of bearing testimony to the highly honourable manner in which the gentleman referred to had discharged his duties during the past year . - As a member of the Central Committee he

      had had opportunities of knowing the facts , and he , on that account ,. cordially submitted the resolu tion : — " That the thanks of this Conference are due , and are hereby given , to George Bird . Esq :., for his kindness in takingcare of the funds of the Association , and for the courtesy shown by him , and that the Secretary transmit a copy of this resolution to that gentleman . " . Tho Conference then proceeded to the election of the officers and committee ; tor the ensuing year . A ballot was taken , which resulted in the appointment of the following as the Central Committee : —

      Metropolitan Members . —Mr . Williamson , tinp late worker ; Mr . Bond , carpenter ; Mr . Allen i tinplate worker ; Mr . Robson , ladies ' shoemaker ; Mr . Green , Morocco leather finisher . Provincial Members . —Mr . Claugham , miner , Holytown ; Mr . Blythe , carpenter , Leeds ; Mr . Lynn , carpenter , Belfast ; Mr . Lenegan , handloomweaver , Wigan ; Mr . Jacobs , cabinet-maker , Bristol ; Mr . Gouldin , maker-up , Manchester . T . S . Dumcombe , Esq ., M . P ., was unanimously elected President ofthe Association for the year

      ensuing , and in reply said , that the continued confidence of the Association gave him much pleasure , and so long as he continued to be so honoured , he would promise them his cordial assistance and support to the utmost of the means in his power . ( Great cheering . ) Mr . . Bush , joiner , 'London , ' was elected vice president , and Mr . Barratt , secretary ; Messrs .. Gimblett and Snellhouse , auditors . A short discussion arose on the propriety of suspending the law which requires six months' notice of amendments on the laws , before these could bo entertained .

      The Chairman stated that though , perhaps , the notice now required mig ht bo too-long , it was absolutely necessary for the stability , prosperity , and satisfaction of the Association that some notice pf any intended alterations should be previously made known and considered . For these reasons he had throughout the conference been somewhat peremptory in rejecting all questions which would interfere with this necessary and essential "regulation . He trusted that the Conference would see the advantage ofthe Association would be most materially and substantially promoted . ( Cheers . ) .. . ¦ # . ¦ Several suggestions were then made as to various improvements , which the chairman said had better be referred to the central committee in writing .

      The towns of Birmingham and Liverpool were respectively moved as places for holding the next conference . On a division , it was decided thatit should be held at Birmingham . The Chairman then said that they had now gene through the routine business , which the Conference could take up in accordance with the rules . It was , however , still open for the delegates to take into consideration any measures which might tend to promote the elevation of the working classes . Mr . -Ro bson said that be regretted the rigid adherence to the rules had prevented them trom fully discussing the most important question which could be brought before them . Much time had been occupied in discussing the machinery and regulation of strikes

      and turn-outs . They wdre , he was certain , all agreed upon the necessity of substituting employment for idleness , reproduction of wealth for unprofitable consumption of capital . Mr . Robson then gave the details of an experiment of this kind , which they had instituted in London . The workmen in the employ of a large shoemaker ' s establishment were put on strike . The Association , of which their hon . chairman was also president , for the empJoynientoflabour , had taken the matter up—bad opened a shop in Drurv . lane—setthemeu to work at full wages , and though only a few weeks at work , they had already realized profits at the rate of 240 per cent , per annum on the capital expended . —( Cheers . ) If they coma effect this in one trade , ov one town , why not in all . Mr . Robson explained at some length the machinery of the association , which was a joint-stock comnanv . with a definite amount of capital , shares of a

      prescribed amount , and properly constituted directors . To such a body no objection could be made , whatever doubts might be entertained of the . constitution of the other association . Not that he had any doubts on that point , but he did doubt that any permanent or real benefit could be realized without employing their own capital and labour repi'oductfrejy— ( Great cheering . ) The subject was very warmly taken up by several delegates , and discussed at great length . The feeling was in favour of the mode of procedure recommended by Mr . Robson , and seemed to carry with it the entire sympathy and concurrence of the ConfcrcncG Mr . buncombe being compelled , by parliamentary business , to leave for London , bade farewell to the Conference , and took leave amidst the warmest expressions of regard and approbation , and Mr . Bush , vice-president , took the chair .

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      SOIREE TO T . S . BUNCOMBE , ESQ ., M . P ., AT LEEDS . Tuesday Evening . — -The Chartists of Leeds availed themselves of the opportunity afforded by the visit ol Mr . Duncombe to the manufacturing districts , to testify their gratitude for the manner in which he has advocated their cause in Parliament , by giving him a public soiree on Tuesday evening , in the Music Hall , Albion-street . A very numerous company of both sexes ; partook of tea , & c , previous to the arrival of the hon . gentleman from Manchester . The ball was tastefully decorated , and its walls were covered with numerous mottoes and banners , among which we noticed " T . S . Duncombe , the unflinching advocate of tho people ' s rights ; " "The People ' s Charter , " and similar sentiments . Mr . W . Bkook occupied the chair , and shortly after

      eight o ' clock opened the proceedings , by proposing the toast of " The People ; " to which Mr . J . Shaw responded . He said , that the axiom " the people are the legitimate source of all power , was a somewhat hacknied one in words , but little acted upon in practice . It was , no doubt , proper that the Government should be supported , but it was still more necessary that the people should enjoy those comforts to which their industry entitled them . This country was said to be the envy of surrounding nations . Was it so because of the superior condition of its labouring population ? No . It was , he supposed , on account of their having reared palaces and mansions , which were enjoyed by the wealthy and powerful few , but from which they themselves were excluded . The people were acknowledged by all

      parties to be the actual source of all political power , but ? hey had a house of Commons which did not represent them , and it was to this exclusion from political power , that lie traced all the miseries endured by the toiling millions . —( Cheers . ) Yet , in the face of this fact , all parties in the House boasted of their desire to serve the people . This was a mere pretence , for while the millions were excluded from participation in political rights , they were virtually slaves . — ( Cheers . ) ( Mr . Duncombe , here entered the hall amidst enthusiastic and prolonged plaudits . ) Order having been restored Mr . Shaw said they would no doubt be impatient to hear one who had been justly styled " Labour ' s Champion , " and he would therefore detain the meeting by a very few additional re marks . After insisting upon the necessity of the

      people being endowed with political power in order to put a stop to public abuses , and achieve popular benefits , tbe speaker concluded by saying , that he cordially supported the sentiment . The Chairman then briefly proposed "Tho heal th of our esteemed guest , T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P ., the bold and determined advocate of the people ' s rights , " and glanced at the conduct of the Hon . Member in the Post-office inquiry , and tbe Masters and Servants' Bill , as proof ' s among many others of Mr . Buncombe ' s public usefulness as a Member oi Parliament and of his sympathy for the working classes . Mr . Duncombe was a Yorkshireman , and he knew they would give a truly Yorkshire welcome , —( The toast was received with enthusiastic and repeated cheers , which were renewed upon the hon gentleman coming forward to address the meeting .

      Mr . Duxcombe said this was not the first time he had had the pleasure of meeting them in that ball , and receiving marks of their approbation , and tho kindness with which bo was now received showed lie had not lost their confidence . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman had alluded to many changes which had taken place in the opinions of public men , and to many measures in which he ( Mr . Duncombe ) had taken part in the House of Commons . It was true that great changes had taken place in the views of all parties , and of the Government themselves , on many most important questions . The Chairman had referred to the Masters and Servants Bill , lie had opposed that Bill , because he believed that if it had passed it would have been a most iniquitous law , and that the liberty of no working man would have been worth twenty-four hours ' purchase after ils

      enactment . But it was one of the advantages of its being brought forward , that it had given vise to one of the best and most righteous movements of the day . Out of it originated the Conference in London last year , which gave birth to the National Asssociation of United Trades , and he had now the honour of presiding over a Conference of 120 delegates , representing the intelligence and the industry of every part of this country . ( Loud cheers . ) He felt that it was necessary that this great movement should be conducted peacefully , legally , and constitutionally , because so long as they kept within the law , which he was certain tbey would do , he believed they would carry the object for which they originally united— " a fair day ' s wages for a fair day ' s labour . " ( Loud applause . ) That Conference was not sitting in Manchester to cause a division between masters and men—they were

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      not there to stir up bad feelings ; they were there to promote conciliation , if conciliation was , possible ; they ' -were there to mediate and arbitrate , between contending parties on honourable terms and upright principles , but they could not recommend the trades to sign that degrading and debasing document winch the masters has nut forward . ( Loud cheers . ) _ lne masters , in their published documents , said that capital and labour should be free . So he ( Mr . Duncombe ) and the Conference said . But if the men ot Leeds , after having honestly ; earned their weeks wages , chose to devote a portion of them to the support of their brethren in Birkenhead or Liverpool , and the masters stepped in to prevent them , he would ask if that was not an infringement of the principle iL - „ a in

      they themselves had laid down . ( Greatapplause . ) It was said that the National Union employed intimidation and coercion for the purpose of carrying out its objects . It was not true . There was no compulsion . The trade might join or not , as they thought proper , though he believed that if the trades were fully aware of their own interests , they would all be found ready to join the only body which promised to raise an effective barrier against the encroachments of Capital . ( Hear , hear . ) Still , however , they repudiated the charge of intimidation . He wished the masters could say as much . He had been made acquainted with numerous instances of intimidation practised by the masters towards each other , and when they talked of the intimidation of the working classes ,

      they should not forget what he would not hesitate to call the illegal intimidation practised among themselves . Since he was last in this district great changes had taken place . In 1842 great distress prevailed . It had been proved in the House of Commons that at that period the people were living on carrion and other substances , which it was a disgrace to human nature to see used as food . They were at present better off , and he hoped that the measures proposed by the government , and now carried by the House of Commons , would tend to maintain that improvement in their condition , ( Hear , hear . ) He had voted for these measures because ^ e was an enemy to all monopolies ; and for the same reason he supported the People's Charter , as an enemy to the mononolv of political nower bv a section of the

      community . ( Great applause . ) He believed that when that measure was urged in the same determined and zealous manner as the question of the repeal ofthe Corn Laws bad been tbey would not lonsfbe without a Minister bold enough to propose it to Parliament . ( Loud cheers . ) There was another measure of great importance now before Parliament , and which was to be discussed on Friday next , the Poor Removal Bill . Perhaps most . of them were aware that he bad moved for a return of the number of removals from the manufacturing districts in the years 1841 , 1842 , and 1843 ; and of all the public documents ever presented to Parliament , that most truly showed the state of slavery which existed in the manufacturing districts . ( Hear , hear . ) The men who had for

      years been engaged in creating fortunes for the master manufacturers were turned adrift when the period of distress came , to shift as they best could . ( Sensation and cries of Shame . ) People who had resided thirty-three years in the factory districts , who had come from Dublin , Edinburgh , and other distant parts of the country , when able to work no longer in the factories , were sent to their place of settlement , old and worn out , leaving behind them those they assisted to enrich . He asked , was this fair ? ( Hear , hear . ) Ought not those who had reaped so many benefits form their labours , to give relief on the spot when it was needed ? ( Applause . ) They had no doubt seen what was called a poor removal . A poor man , carried like a felon to the

      parish in which he was born long years ago . But the parish knew him not , and he was consigned like a felon to a bastile union workhouse . ( Great applause . ) The measure liow before the House of Commons would be a benefit if properly , amended . The term of five years required for a settlement was too long . It should be altered , and the principle laid down , that where the labour had been given and the benefit received , there the relief should be given . ( Hear , hear , hear . ) He would only add , that in his opinion , this was a measure which deserved support , although not without requiring amendment . ( Cheers . ) They had no doubt heard much of commercial measures of reform , and if any cine wished to learn the science of political abuse they had

      only to go to the House of Commons ^ ( Hear , and laughter . ) Abuse had been unsparingly thrown upon Sir Robert Peel because he had changed his policy , not by the people , but by those who wished to fill his place . . But , whatever benefit might hereafter ensue from his measures , there was one immediate benefit resulting from them—they had completely broken up parties . It was impossible now to tell to what party a man belonged . ( Laughter . ) All of them now pretended , however , to be thefriends of the working classes . Even the manufacturers , whe opposed the Ten Hours ' . Bill , did it for the sake of the people . ( Laughter . ) They said that Bill would ruin our manufactures . Why , tbey might as well say that the mills all standing still this week

      throug hout this great district would ruin the manufacturing interest , and yet when they asked for two hours less labour daily for women and children it was refused , upon what he ( Mr . Duncombe ) thought very insufficient grounds . The gentlemen of the League hail formerly said , support us in getting rid of the Corn Laws , and then ivhen we are by that means enabled to compete on equal terms with foreigners we will support you in the effort to obtain a Ten Hours' Bill . ( Hear , hear . ) Well , now , the Corn Bill was about to pass , and the manufacturers turned round and said , " We are going to be exposed to increased foreign competition , and a reduction ef hours will ruin us . So that , in fact , the repeal of the Corn Laws was to be paid _ for by increased labour to meet the foreign competition ; which that repeal alone was

      formerly advocated as an effective measure to prevent . ( Great applause . ) He would ask , was this fair or just ? No , it was only necessary for the advocates ofa Ten Hsurs' Bill to be firm in order to convert tho small minority by which they were lately defeated into a majority . ( Loud cheers . ) He thanked them heartily for this proof of their confidence and approval of his conduct in Parliament , and would only add , that the principles by which he had been actuated , and the conduct he had pursued in tin east , should continue to mark , his career for the future . The hon . gentleman sat down amidst great applause , and , on the call of the Chairman , three hearty cheers , and one cheer more , were given with genuine Yorkshire spirit and gusto . The hon . gentleman immediately afterwards bade the meeting farewell .

      The tables and seats on the floor of the spacious Hall were then cleared away , and the company commenced certain saltatory exercises , in keeping with Whitsun-week , to the music of an excellent band . At what time they separated " deponent saith not . "

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      MR . DUNCOMBE AND THE WORKING CLASSES OF MANCHESTER . On Wednesday evening a public meeting of the working classes of Manchester , was held in the Carpenters' Hall , for the purpose of expressing their gratitude to T , S . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P ., for his advocacy of their cause in Parliament , and of hearing the opinions of that gentleman on the present aspect of political affairs . Mr . Joun Murray was called to the chair , and passed ^ a high eulogimu upon Mr . Duncombe , for his disinterested and valuable services to the labouring classes , both in and out of Parliament . The speaker then read a paragraph from the Manchester Guardian of that day , stating that Mr . Duncombe hud not made his appearance at tho important Conference of the Trades now sitting in Manchester , and consequently the eclat of the meeting had vanished . This was like many other things in that journal

      respecting the proceedings of the Trades , grossly untrue , though no doubt the writer did not pen it without calculating upon producing certain results from the falsehood . It " the public and the trades generally could be led to believe that Mr . Duncombe had abandoned his post at the head of the trades , a fatal blow might be i link ted on the hopes , and a great stumbling-block placed in the progress of the organisation which was now struggling for the rights of labour . _ Unfortunately , the untruth would pass current in many quarters to which the newspapers which advocated labour ' s cause could not gain access . ( The . meeting seemed highly indignant at the conduct of the editors of the print in question , and the copy from which the obnoxious paragraph was read , was unanimously committed to the flames amidst loud cheers and laughter . ) The Chairman concluded by calling upon

      Air . Dixon to propose the first resolution . It was to the effect that the meeting sympathised with the building trades on strike , and pledged itself to support them in their attempt to obtain their jastrights . The speaker said that he knew the Trades Unions looked with very great suspicion on Chartist sympathy , but he hoped they would at length lcarn ' the important lesson that b y their present machinery ot strikes , and innumerable divisions with unions of different trades , and even subdivisions of the same trade , each having its separate staff of officers , and being altogether a separate body ; it was impossible that they could succeed in making the condition ol

      the industrious classes what it ought to be . That object could only be attained by the general improvement of all our institutions , which again depended upon the possession of knowledge , political power , and a general good understanding amongst the different sections of the producing classes . ( Cheers . ) [ During the address of the speaker , Mr . Duncombe entered the Hall , and was greeted with a warmth and enthusiasm ' we have rarely witnessed in any public assembl y . J Silence being restored , Mr . Dixon adverted to a variety of other topics * and concluded by proposing , the j resolution , which , or . being seconded by . Mr . BJyth , of Leeds , was passed unanimously .

      ihe next resolution , affirming the princip les of the People s Charter , was moved by Mr . Donavajj . Ihe motion having been seconded by Mr . IUnkine , was also agreed to . T , S , DuawiiuB , Esq ,, M , P „ then presented him-

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      self at the front of the platform amidst long continued and repeated cheering , waring" of hite , handkerchiefs , and similar : demonstrations ; of ¦/ . '• popular enthusiasm . The hon . gentleman said they had denounced , what he joined with them in thinking , one of the most deadly foes to the prosperity of the country . That enemy was class legislation . It was true that the House of Commons differed from them on that subject , but that was not to be wondered at , seeing it was the offspring of that very system they condemned . In their sentiments on that point he most heartily concurred , and should at all times use his utmost powers in endeavouring to put an end to that system . Since he last met them in that Hall times had changed . Their leaders were then suffering persecution . They discussed on that occasion the ci \\ C «* ^ U . f _ . _ l . _/• l __ - _ 1 . ir . __ A ' ^ Mlrl ^ -InnM _

      judicial character of Lord Abinger , and it would be remembered that it had been afterwards pretty well shown up in the House of Commons . ( Cheers . ) He ( Mr . Duncombe ) would not on that occasion refer farther to that person ; he was gone before another tribunal , and he ( Mr . Duncombe ) hoped be had received more mercy there than he showed to his fellow creatures here . ( Hear , hear . ) They were then suffering from severe distress , but improved trade had since that time improved their condition . But if so , it was their duty to lay by in the season of prosperity a sum to meet that rainy day , which was sure to come . ( Cheers . ) With the view © f assisting them to do this , he had accepted the office of President of a peaceful and legal association , for the general purpose of improving the condition ofthe industrious

      classes . It was asyetin its infancy , but if it increased as it had done , it was , he believed , destined to effect the most extensive and beneficial changes in the position of that portion of the community . ( Cheers . ) He did not come to Manchester on Monday last to sow dissentien , or to cause divisions between employers and employed , but the contrary . He came to raise honest labour , to put the labourer in such a position that he could fairly and equitable meet his employer . Such was the object of the general union . He felt it to be an honour to be at its head , and he would not relinquish it until , please God , he had established its influence in every town ofthe country . ( Prolonged applause . ) The Conference now sitting comprised Delegates from all parts ofthe country , and thoughthey now numbered only some 40 . 000 or 50 , 000 ,

      he hoped and believed that the time was notfar distant when they would number hundreds of thousands . It had been said that day by one who was well acquainted with these matters , that the strike of 2 , 000 women could stop all the mills in Manchester . If so , don't tell him that the Ten-hours Bill was in danger . Its fate was in the hands of the working classes themselves . But it was said by the opponents of that measure , that it would be fatal to the trade of this country . The experience of Sheffield and other places contradicted the assertion , and he had been told by the delegates of the Short Time Committee , this very session , in London , that , paradoxical as the statement might appear , less work gave more wages . It was stated that previous to 18 _ 4 the children who were employed in the mill for eight hours received

      2 s . 3 d . a week .. Since that time tbey had been by law limited-to sixhours , and they were nowpaid 2 s . 4 d . Was that true ? ( Cheers , and cries of Yes . ) Well , then , if they had been successful in the case of women and children , why not extend the principle to adults ? ( Cheers . ) It was said that it would cause a reduction of l-6 thof our production . He believed that to be a fallacy ; for if an . average were struck of the time actually ran by the mills , it would , he believed , be found that very few of them run ten hours every working day of the year . It was therefore a fallacy to say that the Ten Hours Bill wonld reduce the quantity of goods produced . If they joined this Association they would secure that Bill , and , on the other hand , bring the power , of the millions to bear upon the ruling classes . It

      had already brought the master builders to their senses , and caused them to negotiate with their workmen . ( Cheers . ) They did not dread local unions , but they knew that when the working classes were united in one general body , they would become irresistable . ( Great applause . ) The hon . gentleman then proceeded to show the importance ofthe Poor Removal Bill , using similar arguments to those at the Leeds meeting reported in yesterday ' s Morning Advertiser , and which it is unnecessary to repeat . Alluding to the threat of the League for the purpose of frightening the country gentlemen that they would send back to their parishes all the immigrants from the agricultural districts , the hon . member indignantly asked if such a state of things could be suffered to exist , as that the people should

      be driven about like shuttlecocks , at the mercy of any party whatever ? ( Loud app lause . ) [ Mr . Roberts , Solicitor to the Miners' Association , hero entered the hall , and was heartily received . ] Mr . Duncombe continued . He was glad to see the people ' s Attorney-General among them , and was sure that if he had been present to hear his ( Mr . Buncombe ' s ) remarks on tbe Poor Removal Bill , though he might have disagreed as to the correctness of the law , he Would not have objected to their equitv . He was happy to say that they had not been entirely idle in Parliament . There was an Act , called the Corresponding Society and Lecturers Act ; it was originally passed to put down those horrible beings the Jacobins of Paris , and these who corresponded with them in this country , for there was

      nothing tyrannical governments dreaded so much as the people being intelligent . It imposed a fine of 201 . on persons who lectured in unlicensed buildings , and though long obsolete , still remained en the Statute Book . He had brought forward the question in Parliament , and now he had the pleasure of saying they would be free from the common informer in future , at all events . The power of prosecution was now lodged in the law officers of the Crown . It would therefore be exercised more carefully . They would not dare to outrage the public feeling by such a prosecution as tbatat Hull . —( Cheers . ) So long as hehadaseatinthe House , they might depend uptn his pursuing the same course he had done heretotore . —( The Hon . Gentleman sat down in the midst of the most enthusiastic cheering . )

      It was then moved that the conduct of T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., in and out of Parliament , is laudable , and deserving of the commendation of the people . His energetic defence of the trades is at once manly , determined , disinterested , .. impartial , and straightforward , and is , therefore , deserving of the best thanks of this meeting . The resolution was carried by acclamation , with three cheers for Mr . Duncombe . Mr . Roberts being called for , made a short address after which the meeting broke up at nearly 11 o ' clock ,

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      MARYLEBOSE . EXTKAORDIN . VRY OUTRAGE BY A MttlTAKV RuFFlAX . Lieutenant Gun Malum , of the lloyal Murines , who resides at Ho . 31 , Cambridge-place , Edgware-rodd , was charged with having assaulted John Uushley Simmons , under the following extraordinary circumstances . —Complainant stated that he was shopman to his brother , 29 , Upper York-street , and that on the previous Monday morning , agreeably to orders , he was taking home a pair of boots for defendant to try on , when he ( defendant ) me ; him on the road , and having ascertained from him that the boots were his , desired hint to carry them to his dwell , ing , at the same telling liiui that upon his calling for the money in the evening he would be paid . Not liUing to leave the boots without the sanction of his employer , he returned with them to the shop , and at seven in tho evening again repaired with them to the house , when the servant by whom he was admitted told him he must wait a

      little while as defendant was then with another gentleman . In the course ' ot five minutes he was sent for by defendant , and , on going into tlie apartment in which the two gentlemen were , he ( defendant ) told him , that , for his master ' s insolence , he should neither have money nov boots . The bell was mug , and on a carving-knife being brought in by direction of defendant , he cut the leg part of the boots into several pieces , having done which , he threw the feet or slippers towards complainant , whom he threatened to kick out of the place in the event of his not leaving speedily . Complainant added , that he at length uuittcd the house , but not before defendant had rushed upon him and knocked him down upon the sofa , threat . ening that he would give him u . d ^ good lieUing , if it cost him . t' 3 . —Defendant ' s answer to the charge was ,

      that complainant impudently walked into the room while he was at dinner with his friend , Captain Tringham , aud seating himself , expressed his intention of remaining iu the comfortable position he was occupying , as he felt very tired , and refused to leave on being told to call in the morning . Ho ( defendant ) admitted having cut oil' the top parts of the boots , but denied having laid hands upon complainant at all . —Lieut , ifahon was ordered to enter inly his own recognizance for his appearance to answer the charge at the sessions , in the event of an indictment being preferred against him . —Mr . Woutlier-: What am I to do , your Worship , about getting paid for the boots which have been destroyed ?—! oan't get the money for you ; I think you have been used very badly , mid you know the course which I have left open to you .

      BOW SKTEET . Tin : JfANSLAUGiiTEU in Drukv Lake . —On Wednesday John Graham was placed before Jlr . Henry for final examination , charged with shooting and lulling Thomas Hluwi'tt , in Drury . laiie , on Saturdav evening , the " ' ath ult . Tlie depositions of all the witnesses weroVeiid over and Mr . lienrj committed the prisoner to take his trial for manslaughter at the next OldBailev Sessions .

      GUILDHALL . Tub Mamivino Sham—Joseph Mortimer , the pretended American Merchant , who obtained nearly „ 7 (> from Eliza Loyer , under the pretence that he was a widower and intended to marry her , was on Saturday again brou ' "ht 1111 When the following additional evidence was given : —A blind man . named himjamin Pvauee , stilted that the prisoner had written to a woman at Liverpool , who ad . vertised for a situation , and had succeeded in iiiduein " her to come up to London , when after marrying her and set tinsr possession of her property , he deserted her . Mr Alderman Musgrovc then read a letter which he hadvel reived Iron . Mr . Hart , of 81 , Lord-street , Liverpool , lie there got awrtuuntad with a } uun lady who kept a respectable seminary for young ladies , and he told the same story ot being a great man at New York , and expcctiii i renuttancem flour ito induced her to ' bec . nw Ids " wiiV Ihoy were innwiod by license , which Mr . CS . 1 brol ^ m ?' h ° "ft ! ""» ' T 1 , e coiwequeice waVS Anierie " tlLvhu ? t f * ™^ went ** e \ i 11 . V . " the l » "souer to be a very diuicerous ^^^^^ ' % J ^ ^^^ letter hebad moivod - ^^ jJ . ^ tllelt ^

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      Bloomsbury - street , Bedford-square . It state d th »* Mortimer become acquainted " with a Mrs . Langhornt : t June , 1829 , and proposed to marry her agreeing that s ) £ should settle her property ; ( about . £ 1 , 200 ) upon her tiwi children hy her former marriage . With his concurren c * the deed of settlement ? was . engrossed , but at the W moment lie refused to ' sign it , ' and ultimatel y he married the lady , and got hold of her property , it was fitnW quently discovered that he had a wife living- in Ireland and one or two wives in America , arid a ' clerk of Mr Dawson followed the prisoner to Liverpool , andmade hun give up some merchandise purchased with Mrs . Lan ? home ' s money . Notwithstanding the exposure / the nJ £ woman accompanied him to New York . There lie treatert her in the most cruel manner , even heating her » nfl finauy desertedher . She is now supported there by his an tlier and brother . The writer concluded "The piiaono will remember my name and address , and also tlie ' nsm . of my client's mother , Mrs . Colonel Hind . " Mrs Brown oi-Westmoreland-place , City-road , alsosontalelt crstatf ' that in answer to an advertisement for a housukeenSf place , she received a call from the prisoner , and she al _ t received the following letter : — - w rj "BirminghamAugust K 1845 nnmshnnr ' ctrppt . 'ftpflfnril _ . ftniinva T . ____ - * . _ .

      , , . * ' My dear Madam—I read your advertisement , and if you have any thouta of changing your life into ama „ i state agane , I raly am the chap , I du want a wife i a _ , a notif of Inglan , and I have lived over ^ twenty years in America , I have been a merchant at New York , an bisnesa at 191 Chatim square . I cam over to purchit goods . I have brought over cheesandsoldthem in lever pool . I have been mared to an . English lady , the only " dotoraneris . She has deyed in the States laving me with wone child 6 years old . I am , iffspered , dcinrnd on bringing a nother wife out with me . You may be the looky won . Meriges is uiade in haven , so sade . Your and mene may be fixt . Ho nos , and iff you Grant ah interview I shall beabell to ceepa wife , and I will make " herhapeyand comfordabell , I will have to goto Man . Chester in a few days to purchas satin goods . I rayley am with some thousents and I made it myself . I will be abell to sho you dockments to satisfy you of the fackes . Yours by return of post to the post offeceltirmingham to pe cold for . I remain yours truly , and it will be your foit iff I . d * not for life . Bo nose but I am the right won and If so you will not want for hapenes for life . "J . Waterman . "

      The prisoner was remanded for a week . THAMES . Assault bt an American with a Bowie Kxife . —Oq Monday , a man of gigantic proportions , named John Webster , alias Crowther , an American seaman ,. was brought before Mr . Broderip , charged with committing a murderous assault on Edward Connor , a lame man , and attempting to stab him with ft Knife . The American seamen , in the port of London , are in the habit of wearing large knives in a sheath , and they have , on many occasions , used them . This practice is attended with very great danger , and in this case it will be seen that the prosecutor had a very narrow escape of his life . —The comp lainant stated that he was at the Phoenix public-house in Upper East Smithfield , near the St . Kathcrine Dock . The prisoner was there swaggering and bullying , and said he weighed 9 st . ' 41 b ., and would fight anybody of that weight . Witness observed that the prisoner was the big . gest man he had seen for a long- time , and he must weigh

      a good deal more than he had stated . The prisoner then struck an old man in the tap room , and wanted to quarrel with him . Witness remonstrated with the prisoner , who asked him to take up the quarrel and fight . He told him he was a cripple , and had lost the use of both legs , and could not fight . The prisoner said he would take the shine out of any one—that he was going to spar at one oi the booths in Stepney fair , and wanted to get his hand ' in . At last the brother of witness agreed to fight the prisoner , and they went eut and had one round outside the public , house door . The prisoner got the worst of it , and came into the tap-room again , and called f-. r some beer . After the prisoner had drunk it ho threatened to do for him . After some further abuse from the prisoner he left the room . The prisoner was absent about an hour , and on entering the room he advanced directly towards witness .

      and drew a knife from his sheath , which was made fast to his waist , aud made a most determined and deliberate attempt to plunge it into his body , Witness parried the blow , and the point of the knife grazed his jacket , which was loose , just under the arm-pits , on the leftside , cutting the jacket as it slid along . The prisoner was about to make another attempt ; to stab him , when the people in the room pinioned his-arms , and secured him until a po . lieeman arrived . The witness added , that if the stab made at Kim had taken effect , he should have been a dead man . —Gray , a police-constable , No . 204 II , produced the knife , a weapon of formidable description , with a very sharp point , and said the prisoner tbreivit away opposite Butler ' s-buUdings , on his way to the station house . —The prisoner said he was very drunk on Saturday night , and his head had been affected by a wound . —Ml * . Broderip committed the prisoner in default of bail for trial .

      Charge of Mubder . —On Tuesday , Benjamin Gibbins , a mild-lookhig man , „ labourer , was brought before Mr . Broderip , charged with the wilful murder of a woman named Jane Sloman , otherwise Gibbins , with whom he has lived for some time . The case excited great interest , from a rumour that was spread that the life of deceased was sacrificed by some parties engaged in carrying on illicit distiUation in the house where she met with her death , in consequence of her having threatened to give information to the Excise . It appears there was a still at work iu the buildingfor some time , and that it was hastily removed on Monday night about the time the woman met with her death . —Edward Wanderer Townsou , policesergeant , rTo . 8 K , stated , that at half-past eight that morning , he was sent for to the house , No . G , Laboui ' -in-Vain-street , Shadwell-market , the residence of tlie prisoner . On arrriviug there he went up stairs , and found a woman in the front room a corpse , and Dr . ltoss

      examining the body . Dr . Ross called his attention to a wound on the back part of the head , and also to three wounds on the right side o £ the face . Shortly afterwards the prisoner came in . He ashed him , in presence of Dr , Boss , what tune he came home . The prisoner replied that he returned to his home about seven o ' clock , and found the deceased lying dead in the passage at the foot ofthe stairs , with her head towards the door . Witness then observed a mat folded up in the form of a pillow , which Dr . Ross said , in the presence of the prisoner , was in the same state , and under the deceased ' s head , when he was called into the house . There was a large stain of blood on it . Dr . ltoss also called tlie attention of witness to some blood spattered upon the wall in'the passage . There were also scratches on the wall as if the nails of some human hand had been scratching the wall . Witness also observed a spot of blood on the second stair from the passage in the form of a semi-colon , which

      appeared to have been smeared with the Snger . Witness asked the prisoner if he had touched the body , and he re . plied that he had merely lifted the feet . Witness then observed sonic marks of blood on the prisoner ' s hands , and asked him how he accounted for it ? The prisoner said he had cut his hand on Monday , and it bled a good deal . I observed large spots of blood on tlie left arm of Ids jacket , aud I asked him how he accounted for that . He said , he did not know . I also observed several other marks of blood about the inside of the jacket , near the pocket , and also several spots of blood on . his waistcoat . I afterwards told him I should take him to the station-house , and he said the blood on his clothes was caused by his lifting the head of the deceased . I searched the house , but did hot find any instrument likely to have caused the wound om the back part of the head . I should say there > vas a large spot of blood on the thigh of the trousers tlie man now lms on . ' - ¦'¦ ' ' ¦

      ilr . Daniel Ross , Surgeon , of High-street , Sluidwell , was called to the deceased a little after seven o ' clock that morning . He found her ly lug in the passage of her dwelling , with her head supported by a roll of matting converted into a sort of pillow . The head was towards tlie street door , and the feet at the foot at the stairs . About two or three feet above the body there were some patches of coagulated blood . on the wall facing the staircase . After desevibing some other marks , which was merely a repetition of Townsoh ' s evidence , lie said he had the body very carefully removed up stairs into the trout room . His attention was first called to a wound at the back of the head , aud afterwards to the five marks or discolouration of the sliin on the right side of the face . The wound was inflicted by a blunt instrument or by her falling against some blunt instrument or projeetiugsurface . Tlie bone was laid bare , and I could vass my tinger above the upper part of it about an inch . I carefully examined the skirting board in the passage to ascertan if there was an v blood or hair there , but was unable to detect either .. I

      subsequently examined the yooni up stairs , where the body is now lying . There had evidentl y been some one vomitting there on the floor , and the affluvia of rum was very powerful . I tlmn entered a small room on the groundfloor , the door of which opened close to tlie head of the deceased , where she was first seen . The effluvia trom liquor was very powerful there . Ho should say it w . 'is whiskey , and the floor ofthe apartment was Hooded with it . He then passed through a small back room where ! : e discovered the remains of a still , and the floor of that apartment Has .-ilso flooded with strong : spirits like uliiskcy .- The still was gone but a quantity of strong wash in tubs , ' and the utensils were lying about the brickwork in which the still had been imbedded was quite hot . He had no doubt the still had been hastily removed , and the liquor allowed to be wasted over the floor . The window of the still-room was down but unfastened , It might very easily have been thrown up from the outside . Ilehnd been ordered by the coroner , Jlr . Baker , to make ' a post mortem examination ofthe body , and until he had done so , he could not state positively the cause of death .

      The prisoner , on being called on for his defence , made a very lung statement , and said he left home at six o ' clock on Monday morning , and did not enter his dwelling again till six o ' clock next morning , when he effected au entrance by means of a ladder raised against the oack of his house , aud obtained admission by the first floor window . He was engaged during- the whole of . Monday in lltling out an up-und-duwu . uear Wombwell ' s menagerie , in Stepney fair , and turniiur the crank . The deceased and her mother visited the fair during the day . and he put them into one of the boats of the up-tiiid-down he was atteudintr . Ar five o ' clock the same afternoon , he saw Jane Sloman in the fair again , and she was then the worse for liquor . Ik ' begged her to go homo , and not distract ills attention from the work lie was upon , as he was fearful of receiving an injury from the crank he was turning . The prisoner then went on to state very circumstantially that he finished lus wi-rk at twelve o ' clock on Mondav night , and that alter obtaining some refrusliments . lie went home and knocked at the door , and no one answered . He made several lnerlectunl attempts to enter the house , and the

      neighbours saw him and heard him knocking at tlu door . The first time he knocked at the door was between one and two o ' clock , and the neighbours said " Who ' s there S " lie tcld them he was veiy tired , and should obtain a lodging elsewhere , and as lie was leaving the . spot , the neiglihours - exclaimed , "Sly God , she has fallen down stairs . " After vhiting several cott ' ec-shops and public-houses , lie finally got in at the window by means of a ladder . He went down stairs , aud saw the bodv lvina ut the foot of staircase . lie opened tho door , and tile neighbours entered . At the desire of the neighbours he raised her head , and rested it in his lap , and the bystanders said she was dead . He immediately proceeded to the deceased ' s mother , and informed her that her daughter was dead . 1 he prisoner , although wry minute and circumstantial in detailing tlieplaces bo had called at , and the refreshments he had swallowed , did not account very satisfactorily for his time , between twelve and half-past one , the timehe first reached home , nor did he give any explanation of the eivcumstauees he mentioned , that the neighbours te . 1 . 1 him that the woman hud fallen down stairs , of which according to his own showing , he took no notice

      Jlr . Sroderip , on tuo conclusion of the prisoner ' s statement , said it was Ins duty-to remand him till Thursday , !> " =, ! . '" , as forthwith sent awayiu the van to Westminster

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), June 6, 1846, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_06061846/page/8/