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      Continental Despotisms. -From The Contin...

      CONTINENTAL DESPOTISMS . -From the Continent there is nothing toreffort save the continued ascendancy of the despotic and reactionary party- The Presides * of the so-called French Republic has , as -we anticipated , applied the money voted to him by the Assembly , in purchasing such popularity and support as can he procured b y money . There is evidently a . breach opening between him and the Assembly , and several

      studied insults to the Republic itself , through the medium of the minions who act as Ministers , seem to indicate that he means to force ids way to the Consulship or Dictatorshi p , he lias evidently contemplated from the commencement His success may he attained at such an ultimate cost as to make it a dear -victory over the people , by whom he was elevated to the position of Head of ihe Republic , and whose support he has repaid hy the blackest treachery and ingratitude .

      The effect of the disfranchising hill has been more sweeping and destructive than its condoctors themselYes contemplated , More than iwo-ihirds of the electors of Paris have been deprived , by that infamous measure , of the franchise , and the reduction throughout the -whole country will be more than one-half . So desperately bent on depriving the masses of political power were the " seventeen , " that it appears the measure will , for a time at least , < ut off M . Thiers himself ; and the despotic journals complain loudly that many of the " friends of order" have been deprived of their TOtes .

      The electoral law has been , followed by the 3 aw on the press . It was a vindictive and effectual measure for the entire suppression of -tiie free press , when introduced by the Government , but It has been since altered bo fee * quenfly and so strangely that it appears to as if it is enforced , the practical result wifl be to put down every newspaper in the country . " Loins Napoleon will then have achieved , under a Republic , precisely the same result as Nicholas of Russia , under an autocracy . The ¦ complete subversion of all individual rights , the suppression of public opinion , and tho

      establishment of a tyranny , resting solely on -the sword . This is his return for the generous confidence of that people , who took him from his furnished lodging in St Jamesstreet , and placed him in the Palace Elysee . But , if history lies not , he will yet reap bis reward . Throughout tiie country the ¦ reign of terror , proscription , and police ¦ espionage is in fall operation , and the only -consolation to he gathered from the present state of things is , that the bow is bent so tight the string must snap soon , Reaction is inevitable . When it comes , may God defend the right !

      In other quarters there is pretty nearly the same tale to tell . The Pope and Cardinals proceed with their policy of crushing out every -lingering spark of liberty in Rome . The King of Prussia steadily pursues his dynastic and despot ic career . Austria keeps fell gripe of the throat of Hungary , and Denmark , under a pretence of agreeing to a peace , is set at liberty to commence a war of aggrandizement against the Duchies of Sleswig-Holstein . From the United States , the principal political news is the continuance of the struggle between the Free Soil and Pro-slavery parties , arising out of the . claim of California to be admitted as a Free State . It has lasted all the Session , and at present seems as far from a termination as ever .

      Receipts Qf The National Land Company. F...

      RECEIPTS QF THE NATIONAL LAND COMPANY . For ihk Week Ekdko Thursday , July 18 ih , 1850 . £ s . d . J ^ ndFund , Hall ... ... ... 19 9 Expense ditto , Hull 0 10 3 £ 2 0 _ 0 W . DrxoN , C . DoriE , T . Clabk , Cor . Sec . P . M'Gbath , Fin . Sec . THE HOBlm FUKB . Received by W . Ridee . —A Female Chartist , Hull , per • O . Barnetti Is—W . Langoale , Hull , per G . Barnett , 6 d—-a few Democrats , Merthyr , per M . John 12 s—Buxton , per < r . \ V 3 cax , 2 s 6 d—a few Friends , Wood-street , White Ahhey , Bradford , Yorkshire , Is Gd—Cheltenham , per J . HemmiD , 2 s 2 d . Received at Lmo Office . —Mr . Pattison and Friends , Cs . Received by Johs Abstt . —Mr . SI-Gregor , 6 d—Mr . Thomas Dickens , 6 d . i s . i Received by W . Bider .. .. 15 3 Received at Land Office .. .. 0 6 0 Received by John Arnott .. 9 10 Total £ 112 8 FOR THE WINDING UP OF THE LAND COMPANYReceived by W . Rows . —Winchester , per 6 . Sturgess , 5 s —Kbttiiignani , per J . Sweet , 2 s 3 d—Berton , per G . Wilcox , Is —( From Eccles . near Manchester)—W . Gregory , 2 s 6 d"W . Ellis . 2 s 6 d—T . Crook , Is—H . Seddon Is—J . Gregory , 2 s 6 d—W . Boardman , Gd—Althorp , per J . Bainhow , 2 s 2 d . Beeefred at Laso Office . —G . W ., Is—S . W ., Is—B . IT ., Is—Mr . Johnson , Is—Mr . Pattison , Is—Mr . O ., Is . AGiTATION FOR THE CHARTER . Received hy W . Rideh . — A few Chartists , Halstead , Essex , per B . Payne , 3 s 53 . Received hy Jobs ABSOTT . —Manchester , per M . lennon , 4 s—O'Cozraorrille , per T . Ireland , 10 s—A Bed Republican , Is—W . B . Roberts , ls-J , H'Crea , Dundee , ls-an Old Radical , Is—T . Troelove , Is—Darlington , per B HaD , Is 6 d—Brighton , per W . Rest , 5 s 7 d—Lynn , per J . Scott , as—Eainbnrgb , per H . R . Kay , 12 s —Emmett's Brigade , per 3 . Blake , -3 s—Collection and Cards , at Jehn-street , It Is 4 fd—Receipts of Soiree , at -John-street 16 / 17 s . —TotaL 20 J 4 s 5 ? d .

      TRACT FUND . Received by Johs Absott . —Collected by Mr . W . H . Cot-- ile , 2 s—T . Truelove , 6 d—C . Cox , 6 d—Athol Wood , 6 d-Whitringlon and Cat , per H . Bloomfield , 2 s—Marylehone locality , ls—2 Sr . Stallwood , Cd—Collected by Mrs . B . Amery , Is .

      FOR MR . E . JONES . Received by Jons Absott . — Incog , per Mr . Vernon , asa few Democrats , Westminster , per 31 r . Phillips , Is Cd—a Red Republican , 64—Whittrogton and Cat , per H . Bloomfield , 6 d . FOR OR . M ' DOUALL . Received by Jobs Assott . —P . M'Gratb , per 3 . Grasshy , 5 s—a Red Republican , 6 d—WhittiBgton and Cat , per H . Bloomfield , 6 d .

      FOR MRS . FUSSELL . Received by Johs Absott . —Incog , per Mr . Vernon , 5 s . FOR POLISH REFUGEES . Received by Sous Absott . —I / eicester , per Edward Thompson , 10 s 64 . VICTIM FUND . Received hy W Ridee . —Cheltenham , per J . Hemmin , Ss 63 . Received by John Absott , Secretary . —West End Boot and Shoemakers . Two Chairmen , Wardonr-street , Soho , per T . Dickens , 5 s—Brighton , per W . Fiestt 15 s—Longhhorongh , per J . Farrow , 7 s—West End Women's Men , Enj ; and Queen . Foley-street , per Mr . Marsden , 12 s 3 d' S . Hall , Darlington , 63 ,

      Re6isirano!Foftotks. —Aparhamentaryretur...

      RE 6 isiRAno ! fOFToTKs . —Aparhamentaryreturn , -respecting the registration of votes , has just been issued , which shows an increase of 8 , 984 parliamentary electors on the lists of 18 i 9 , 50 , compared with the preceding year . In Ireland , in counties , there iaa decrease of neatly 6 , 000 voters . In England and "Wales the number of voters in 184 S-9 was 872 . 374 and on the present registry 837 , 816 ; in Scotland , ^ 9 ,-396 , and now 80 , 305 ; and in Ireland 78 , 433 last Tear , m * 72 , 066 on the present register , making the total in 1848-9 , 1 , 041 , 203 , and for the present -ame , 1 , 030 , 187 . By the 20 th inst , rates and taxes fine on the 5 th of January must be paid . A Tesebuoe

      Tortoise . — A number of persons -visited -Woolwich on Mondav to see the tortoise SXlSX ^ i > t 0 **™ is » remarkably ^ SLS Sait 8 re ^ arProjnenadesupon n ^ ^^^ Ppatent diff « encein h 8 walks , although a full grown person sits on its hack Its ^ ge hasbeenhandeddownin the MeskwhoS possession . it remaned until sent to this wu £ « a present to her Majesty , and ifc * knnWvJ ? E ? i 2 o jelrsold . Itsnbsisted during &??™ J ? £ * , £ SSd ? ? nmP * ° ^ Rpplyt LaamksrGiUihasregained hbbaiw , „ v : „ u tne

      iehas re-chnsteneu lwyai sormandvL ZtZT anemoratum of to top . srcross the Channel ml . daring aronant as ^ ded from Cremorne Gardens onMoa dajwght , about half-past ten o ' clock If ' Charging a shower of fireworks ftomthe car !* The 3 ns were greatly thronged . "e * SWSABKG-IS OF THE J . EW LOBD Car ** Z Vmcs o * the Comros Pms .- Oa Tuesday , at o ' clock , Sir John Jervis , the late ™ JW-GenBal , SSIworn in as Lord Chief ^ Jce of the < 30 mm Ifcai at the private manston , in Easton-squat- ^ £ r iTwro , the new Lord ChauceUor . fa 3 tAm S & iatfilyafter being swomifl proceeded to Lincoln .

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      Carlisle;—The Members Of This Branch Met...

      Carlisle ;—The members of this branch met at No . 6 , John-street , Caldewgate , > on Jmndaylast , when the letter of Mr , O'Connor respecting the winding up of the Company was taken into consideration . After various suggestions were made , as to the way the members should be levied , to defray the expense consequent upon winding up , it was ultimatel y agreed to adjourn until Sunday next , at two o ' clock in the afternoon , to give the whole of the members an opportunity of attending .

      Lancaster . —At a members' meeting , the proposition of Mr . B . Green , of Great Dodford , wasconsidered best—viz ., that the expenses for winding up the affairs of the Company in obtaining an Act of Parliament , be taken out of the general fund , as there appears to be great apathy amongst the members here as well as in other places . Soo th Shields . —At a summoned meeting of members—Mr . John Iiobsonin the chairit was resolved , after considerable discussion : —¦ " That to enable Mr . O'Connor at once to bring a bill into parliament for the winding ap of the aflairs of the Company , that thereshould

      be a general levy of sixpence per member , an account to be kept of the same , and the overplus to be divided equally amongst the subscribers . That members not immediatel y complying with the above , sixpence to be kept out of their share money , and that they forfeit any dividend arising from such levy . " —Two of a committee were then appointed to assist tiie secretary in collectiag the levy . Bristol—At a meeting of the members on Monday evening , July 15 th , in Castle Mill-street—Mr . C . Clark in the chair—the following resolutions were proposed by Mr . C . J . Clark : — " In reference to the call in the Northern Star of the 8 th inst ., for £ 460 to defray the expenses of winding up the

      National Land Company , the members being few who can willingly contribute , owing to the depression of the times ,- and . in <' order that the burden shall be equally-borne by all , considering other localities to be similarly situated , it will be desirous that Mr . O'Connor be requested to sell or mortgage to the amount required to pay such expenses , we placing the greatest confidence in Mr . F . O ' Connor . "—Seconded by Mr . T . Hall , and carried . Proposed by Mr . White ;—" That it is expedient for all the members to pay all arrears of levies , both local and general , due to the Company , in one month from the insertion in the Star ; and that the members will meet every Monday evening during such month . Any member failing to pay hia arrears in the time specified , shall forfeit all claims on tbe Company . " —Seconded by Mr . Newman , and carried .

      Friendly Association Of London Costermon...

      FRIENDLY ASSOCIATION OF LONDON COSTERMONGERS . A Prone Meeting of General Dealers or Cosiermongers , was held on Monday evening at the National Hall , High Holborn , called by the Committee of the Friendly Association of Uostermongers . On the platform we noticed Henry Mayhew , the commissioner of the Morning ¦ Chronicle , Charles Cochrane , Esq ., the Hon . Mr . Vansittart , T . Hughes , Esq ,, barrister-at-Iaw , and Mr . Walter Cooper , all of whom , on entering the hall , were received with the loudest acclamations .

      Mr . MiYHBw was called to the chair , and immemediately called on Mr . Hodden to read the report drawn up by the committee , which being done , Mr . Mayhew described society as fast hurrying to that " horrible division of two classes , the very rich and Very poor ; " and said it behoved the working classes to come together for their own advantage and protection , and at great length explained the advantages that must arise to the costermongers from the establishment of a friendly association , embracing a saving , a loan , provident , and protection fund , showing what could be done for them by putting by from one penny to ten pence per week in the days of their prosperity , when the day of adversity arrived .

      Charles Cochrane , Esq ., moved the first resolution : — " That this meeting approves of the report of the committee , and are determined to do allthat can be done to further the objects ot the association . " Mr . Cochrane , having eulogised Mr . Mayhew for bis admirable letters on the " Wrongs of Labour , " said that the whole of the evils of society might be traced either to the maltreatment or neglect of the people , and it was the duty of all classes to step forward in the work of social amelioration ; he was so pleased with this effort on behalf of . the oppressed costermongers , that although comparatively a poor man , he would give a guinea annually in support of the funds . ( Loud cheers . ) - The resolution was adopted unanimously .

      Mr . EiSlM , in a speech which was warml y greeted , moved the second resolution as follows : — " That this meeting being well aware of the utility and necessity of providing a fund for cases of sickness , and other misfortunes , earnestly desire that snch a fund should be established , and will support the same . " Mr . Walter Coofeb , amidst the most rapturous and long-continued applause , stood forward to second the resolution , and said he was delighted to meet such a numerous-body of men , standing for . ward in self-defence , particularly when he remembered they were of that class who had pushed along the streets with their barrows as a nuisance . He

      hardly knew how to address men , who had bread to-night , and , perchance , to-morrow would be with out ; men , many of them who scarce knew what the luxury of a bed was . ( Hear , hear . ) There was in their effort a union of classes ; hut for himself , he was bound to say he cared nothing for " caste , " except that he infinitely preferred the sober , virtuous costermonger , to the debauched lord . ( Great applause . ) It had been said that they should make application to the respectable classes and clergy for

      assistance ; he did not object , and he should , for once , like to see the clergy doing their duty ; he would not have objected to see the Bishop of London in the chair . ( Laughter . ) If the church wished for the support of the people , she must show she deserves it by aiding the people . Mr . Cooper then apostrophised Mr . Mayhew for his benevolence and utility , and in the most impassioned and eloquent manner invoked the meeting to press onward in the good work , and resumed his seat amidst unbounded applause . The resolution was carried unanimously .

      The Honourable Mr . Yassiitabt , in an eloquent speech , moved the third resolution as follows : — " That this meeting feeling the want of education for themselves and children , will support the committee in their endeavours to carry put a Mutual Improvement Society ; and to establish schools . " T . ficcHES , Esq ., Barrister-at-Law , and treasurer of the Costermongers' Association , seconded the resolution . The resolution was carried unanimously . It was announced that an office was already opened for the purposes of the Association , at 151 , High Holborn . After which a vote of thanks was passed by acclamation to the Charman , and the meeting quietly dispersed .

      National Reform League . The Members Of ...

      NATIONAL REFORM LEAGUE . The members of the Barnsley branch of the National Reform League held a meeting on Wednesday evening last , 10 th of July , at the Shakespeare inn , when it was unanimously agreed : — " That an invitation be sent to Mr . James B . O'Brien , requesting-that gentleman on his intended tour to honour Barnsley with a visit . "

      The Wbeck Of The Avekgek.—If Any Doubts ...

      The Wbeck of the Avekgek . —If any doubts hare existed of the precise spot where the unfortunate Avenger met with the fatal doom that befel her , and if some persons have until now entertained any opinion contrary to that which prevailed at the time , that the Avenger had run on the Sorelli rocks , the finding of the wreck must dispel all such doubts , and point out the place where the said accident happened . 31 . Bouchet-Riviere , commanding the French xebec Boberach , charged with the surveillance of the coral fishery in Algeria , has just explored tiie Sorelli rocks . The dangerous rocks , commonly called the " Two Sisters , " hare tbe same basis , but are separated at their summit , and form two peaks or heads , over which there are but

      three or four feet of water , and between which tho wreck of the Avenger now lies . M . Riviere has seen the engines of the Avenger in the chasm between these rocks ; he has also perceived two anchors , a chain cable , and a gun , and has succeeded in getting up from the wreck some pieces of iron and a boarding cutfos . —Plymouth Times . Deaths nr Drowning . —On Sunday no fewer than seven persons met their deaths by drowning in the Thames , between Battersea and London-bridges . French Reward io as English Sailor . —The

      French consul at Liverpool has handed to Captain CulIen , of the brig America , belonging to Messrs . Brown and Harrison , a gold medal , awarded by the French Minister of Marine in consideration of the bravery and humanity displayed by Capt . Cullen in !* S . the crew ef the French sloop Edouard , of I « r ' •*« " & off Ushant in January last . It E 3 & attho America fell in with the French a fine r v m danSer ' a * <*¦* Captain Cullen , in ^ bsWeaT ? , ° Lhamanity , lay to until the storm 1 hoard wH . th , ^^ French seamen on V « o brought them all safe , to Liverpool .

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      The , Executive . Committee ! . of ; the National Charter Association met at the Office , 14 , Southampton-street , Strand , on Wednesday evening , July 17 th . Present : Messrs ^ Milne , Reynolds , Stallwo ' od , Miles , and Arnott . Mr . Mies in the chair . Reports were received of the flourishing state of the Edinburg , Brighton , Washington , and Emmet brigade localities of the Association ; The secrotary reported that the recent soiree , at Johnstreet , had been eminently successful , and had leftaconsiderablesumin hand , after deducting

      expenses . Chartist Tracts . —The sub-committee reported that . the first tract on " Chartism'' was now ready , and that it could be obtained in any quantity of the secretary , at one shilling per hundred , cash in advance . Tho friends and supporters of democracy are requested to aid in obtaining for it a large circulation .- —Concentration of the several Democratic Bodies . — Mr . Arnott submitted this question with a view of re-anhing the National Charter Association , the Fraternal Democrats , and the National Reform League into one body . A discussion , in which each member took part , followed , resulting in the

      secretary being requested to ascertain the opinion of theleading members of tho several Associations , as to its desirability , and practicability , prior to any other step being taken . — -The Weekly Meetings in John-street . —The secretary was instructed . to make application to the several persons who took an active part in speaking at public meetings , with a view to the ensuring the attendance of aiileast two each week at the Institution , John-street . It was announced that Mr . Kydd would attend on Tuesday evening next . A report of the successful progress of the Metropolitan Delegate Council was given in , and the committee adjourned until Wednesday evening ^ 24 th of

      July . Edinburgh Western LociLsr . —At a meeting lately held in the reading-room ,, 108 , Westport , Mr . Smith in the chair , the meeting resolyed— "That Mr . Ernest Jones be invited , along with Mr . Reynolds , to make a tour in Scotland , and that Messra . "Walker and Kay do recommend the adoption of this opnion to the general meeting . " The meeting then went into a discussion of the question put by the Executive Committee , viz ., what policy ought to be adopted towards the Parliamentary Reform Association ? When , after a good deal of discussion , it was moved by Mr . Howden , seconded by Mr . Burkitt : — . " That the policy of the Parliamentary Reform Association does

      not merit the support of the Chartist body , and that wo support no measure short of the People ' s Charter . " - —It was moved as an amendment by Mr . Walker , seconded by Mi * . Connor : — " That it is the opinion of this locality that the policy of the Parliamentary Reformers is such as we cannot approve of , and that they call a public meeting , at which resolutions are to be adopted by which the public may be pledged , and the Chartistsought to be prepared with , an amendment embodying the whole of the People ' s Charter . " —Nine voted for the amendment , and four for the motion , the amendment was consequently ' . carried by a majority of five . Four new ' members were then enrolled , and after a vote of thanks to the chair , the meeting broke up .

      The Metropolitan Delegate Council .- — The second meeting of this body was held on Sunday afternoon , July tbeI 4 tb , at the City Chartist Hall , 20 , Gtoldeu-lane , Cripplegate . There was a full attendance of delegates . Mr , Edmund Stall-wood was again called on to preside , and having briefly opened the proceedings , Mr . Jeffrey presented his credentials and took his seat as representative of the "Wat Tyler" locality , Greenwich . The several localities reported through their delegates : — " That their wish was that the funds for the support of the Council should be raised in' the

      localities by voluntary means . "—On the motion of Messrs . Stevens and Westoby , it was unanimously resolved : — " That each delegate do bring to the Council , for its support , , the sum of one shilling and sixpence , or more . "On the motion of Messrs . Brisclc and Moring , it was resolved : — " That the subject , relative to ' the respectable dressed young man , ' in quest of ' a determined Chartist , ' considering that he ( the young man ) disclaims Chartism , and the Alderman having held him to bail , be withdrawn . "—On the motion of Mr . Antill , seconded by Mr . Fuzzon , it was resolved : —

      " That a subcommittee of three be appointed to draw up an address from this Council to the democrats of the metropolis and suburbs , calling on them to be up and stirring , in be half of National Charter Association . "—On the motion of Messrs . Antill and Aleco , it WOS resolved ;— " That Messrs . Stalhvood , W . A . Fletcher , andBrisck , be such sub-committee . " On the motion of Messrs . JefTry and Antill , it was resolved : — " That a code of bye-laws be drawn up for the guidance of this Council , and that the address committee be requested to prepare them . "—Mr . Aleco made application

      for a deputation to attend and open a locality in Union-street , Southwark . The Democratic Propagandist Society immediately volantered to send a deputation for that purpose . —Mr . W . A . Fletcher moved , — " That each delegate furnish the . secretary at the next sitting with a list of the members in their several localities , who can and will address public meetings . " Seconded by Mr . Aleco , and carried unanimously . —On the motion of Messrs . Westoby and Moring , it was resolved ,

      — "Thatthe delegates take the opinion of theirWeral localities as to the propriety and practicability of getting up a benefit , with a new of placing Mr . Bezer in a small way of business , and report at the next sitting . ' In consequence of the delegates having expressed a desire to take a trip from Paddington to Alperton , by canal , with the Fraternal Democrats , on Sunday next , it was resolved , — " That this council , at its rising , do adjourn until Sunday afternoon , July 28 th . " , After the usual compliment to the chair , the Council

      rose . O'CONNOUVILLE . —We understand that it is the intention of our friends of the Temperance Hall , Little Dean-street , Soho , to havo a pleasure excursion , by van , to the above rural and secluded spot ; and we have ho douMthaf their O'Connorville brethren , on the 11 th of August , will be prepared to give them a most fraternal reception . BLOOMSBUnr . —A meeting was held at the Charter Coffee-house , 27 , Newton-street , High Holborn , on Sunday evening , July 14 , when a most interesting discussion took place ,

      on the pr inciples of the People ' s Charter , in which Messrs . Leno , D . O'Connor , Elliott , Lewis , and Cottle took part . It was resolved , " That the room be opened every Sunday evening , for the purposes of discussion , and that the subject for next Sunday be , 'Ought the working classes to subscribe to a monument to Sir Robert Peel ' s memory ? " —On Monday evening , July 15 , a public meeting of this locality was held in the same rooms ; Mr . Finlen was called to the chair , when a long discussion ensued as . to the more effectual carrying out of Chartism in Bloomsbury , which resulted in the appointment of a deputation ,

      consisting of Messrs . Leno , Finlen , and . Lewis , to wait on the Executive Committee , and request that body to convene a large public meeting in tho district . Mr . Finlen was appointed delegate to the Metropolitan Delegate Council . A vote of thanks was given to the chairman , and the meeting terminated . Emmet Brigade . —A meeting of this body was held at the Rock Tavern , Lisson Grove , on Monday evening , Mr . Hull in tho chair , when , on the motion of Messrs . Blake and Lunn , itwas resolved , " That an harmonic meeting be held on the 29 th inst ., for the benefit of the victim Guraey . " Three shillings was voted to the Executive , heing tiie

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      third amount , paid . ' On the motion of Messrs . Blake and Kelly , it was resolved , : "That the brigade use its utmost endeavours to push the sale of the Red , Republican , and all democratic newspapers and periodicals . " . A considerable number of members were added to the National Charter Association ; a vote of thanks was given to . the chairman , and the meeting then dispersed ., - 8 ° ho LocALrrr . —On Wednesday evening , July n S * t P ublic meeting was held at the Temperance . flail , Little Dean-street , Soho .. Mr . Sibley is the chair . After some very able and eloquent addresses by Messrs . Levi , Elliot , Wood , Lewis , and Stallwood , a resolution denunciatory of the House of Commons , for counting out Mr . O'Connor whilst introducing his motion for the Charter , was carried unanimously . A considerable number of the Tract" Chartism "~ was disposed of , and the meeting-dispersed .

      East MAamBOSK .-The Washington locality met at the King and Queen , Foley-street , on Sunday evening , July 14 th . Mr . Hunibellinthe chair . Mr . William Davis delivered a lecture on the passing Political topics , and events which engrossed public attention , . with great ability , and resumed his seat amid enthusiastic cheers . A motion was unanimously adopted , thanking Mr . Davis for his attendance , and soliciting him to lecture again on Sunday evening , July 28 th . Mr . Davis stated that he would deliver a lecture on Currency , Capital , and Labour . Mr . Hunibell was elected delegate to the Metropolitan Delegate Council , and tea members were enrolled .

      Swindon . —The chartist of this place having resolved to assist Ernest Jones , Esq ., to the utmost of their ability , took a trip by water to Wotton Bassetton Saturday the 6 th inst , the profits to be devoted to the above purpose . After spending a pleasant day , which was enlivened by the strains of a gratuitous band , the parties arrived home late at night , highly gratified with tbe treat . The sum realised was £ 12 s .

      Mm The Weekly Meetings At John Street. O...

      mm THE WEEKLY MEETINGS AT JOHN STREET . On Tuesday evening a large concourse of persons attended to take part in the Chartist proceedings , Mr . W . A . Fletcher was unanimonsly called to the chair , and said , recent proceedings in Parliament , such as tho damaging liberal Irish measures , and the rejecting and counting out liberal English measures , called for remark , and he thought , tbe severest reprehension ; but those things only tended to show him the urgent necessity there was for their being energefcio m . the good work , and speedily obtain a perfect control , by means of actual representation , over the Legislature . ( Loud cheers . )

      Mr . Stallwood , amidst loud cheers , moved the following resolution : — " That this meeting deeply deplores the ignorance and infatuation of the Legislature in altering the voting clause of the Irish Franchise Bill from eight to fifteen pounds ; in rejecting Mr .-Locke King ' s County . Franchise Bill ; and in counting-out the house during the mover ' s speech , whilst introducing the question of the People ' s Charter ; also that of Mr . Baron Alderson , and other so-calied Judges , in making what appears to us invidious distinctions between rich and poor , whilst passing sentence in a recent case at tho Old Baiiey session . This meeting can only view such things as an increased incentive to the work of

      organisation foreffectingthefullpoliticalandsocialrights ofthe whole people . "—Mr . Stallwood , in proposing the resolution , showed tho miserable state of the Irish franchise , as exhibited by the present COIlteSt in the county of Mayo , only one in a thousand having the right to vote , and the , degraded position socially considered of the Irish people , mainly caused by the want of that Legislative protectionthe suffrage , would give , and censured tho Marquis of Lanadowne for tacitly supporting the raising the sum in the voting clause from eight to fifteen pounds . Mr . Locke King had thought if ten pound householders made electors in boroughs , tho same class would make equally good electors in counties , and had moved accordingly : however , the house thouehfc

      differently , and threw out the motion by a large majority ; one good had resulted from this , it had caused dissatisfaction enough amongst , a large class of Whig supporters , and brought a considerable number over to the Chartist ranks . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Feargus O'Connor had fulfiled his promise , and brought the question of the People's Charter before the House , a question that had an immense mass of supporters out of doors , and of whom Mr . Feargus O'Connor was the representative on this occasion , yet did members , forgetful that they called themselves representatives of the people , desert their post , and allow the honourable Mr . Campbell , son of " Plain John , " to insult itn immense mass ofthe community , by refusing to listen to their

      request . Did not this plainly shew the necessity ior their organising , and by legal means effect such a change as would ! prevent any legislature from again offering such a flagrant insuH to an intelligent people ? ( Great cheering . ) Mr . Stallwood then took a cursory view of the proceedings at a recent Old Bailey Session . He ( Mr * . Stallwood ) disagreed with the words used , by Baron Alderson while passing sentence in the case of Robert Pate , and commended George Thompson for bringing the matter before the house . Mr . Stallwood called on the people to hasten on the advent of political and social rights , and resumed his seat loudly applauded . Mr . 0 . UrriNo , in seconding tho resoloiion , difforred with some of his friend Stallwood ' s

      observations on judicial points ,, hut most cordially coscurred with him on all the political points of his speech . ( Cheers ;) Mr . J . R . Leho said , the resolution very properly , alluded to Ireland , and that nation was in every sense grossly maltreated—grossly neglected . Ireland with all her resources , -was miserable and most unhappy , . whilst by kind treatment , and wise legislation , her sons might be rendered intelligent , happy , and free . ( Loud cheers . ) England had destroyed her commerce , taken away the means of employing her sons , and then called them indolent . ( Hear , hear . ) He thought the treatment Mr . F . O'Connor received whilst introducing his motion for tho Charter , was ' not only an insult to that gentleman , but to the whole of the working classes

      of the United Kingdom . ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . D . O'CoraoK , as an Irishman , thanked his English brethren for mentioning the case of Ireland —condemned the attempt to raise a monument to the memory ofthe late Sir Robert Peel , but was thankful it was not tho working classes that were making the attempt—said that one of the speakers bad condemned the Irish press , hut there had been a brilliant exception—the Irishman—and he trusted to Bee that luminary re-appear in all its pristine radiance . ( Hear , hear . ) He thought Mr . Feargus O'Connor should have brought on his motion for the Charter at an earlier period of the session ; and said , he know that difficulties and dangers stood in the way of progress , but , nevertheless , he trusted

      they wouldtpersevere , and success must ultimately crown their efforts . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Stauwood said , after what had just fallen from Mr . D . O'Connor he thought it necessary to say a few words . As regarded the letters in the Morning Chronicle , they had set the wheels of thought in motion , and no one could say when or where their evolutions would stop ; and , hence , ho most cordially tendered his thanks to Henry Mayhew . ( Cheering . ) As regarded the working tailors and other associations , he thought they were damaging those slop slaughter-houses- —Moses and Co ., —and were most certainly improving the sanitary condition of the workers : whilst the attention paid by Walter

      Cooper , Gerald Massey , and J . B . Leno , to political affairs were proofs that they had not lost the aid of those good men by their opinions . ( Loud cheers . ) As regarded the motion for the Charter , although he would have liked to have seen somo motion relative to it'submitted at an earlier period of the session , yet , he contended that tho largo masses of persons represented by Mr . Feargus O'Connor , should have ensured him respectful attention from a body of men calling themselves the representatives ofthe people , even though it had been the last day of the session , instead of tho eleventh day of July . ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . D . O'Connor explained .

      Mr . J . B . Le » o said , as a member of the co-operative society , he must enter his protest against the charge that co-operation detracted from political movements ; co-operation was designed to give the labourer the whole product of his industry , and , he contended , that tho leaders in those societies were the soul of political movements , and that those societies themselves were one mass of democracy . ( Loud cheers . ) After a few words from Mr . Bates , expressive of a desire to have a public discussion on co-operative societies , and in support of the resolution ; Mr . Lbwis and Mr . Bkisck supported the resolution , which was put and carried unanimously . A vote of thanks was given to tho chairman , several members were enrolled , and tho meeting dispersed .

      Judges' Salaries.—On Tuesday A Parliamen...

      Judges' Salaries . —On Tuesday a parliamentary paper was printed ( obtained by Mr . W . Patten , ) containing a return of the salaries * and emoluments in 1700 , of the judges of the Court of Chancery , and of the judges of tho Common Law Courts , in the United Kingdom . In 1700 the salary of the Lord Chancellor of England was £ 5 , 000 , besides fees ; and in 1832 it was fixed at £ 10 , 000 , and no fees allowed . There is in addition a salary of £ 4 , 000 a year as Speaker of tho House of Lords . The present income of the' Lord Chancellor is £ 14 , 000 a year . From another return to parliament it appears that the salaries of the judges of the Court of Chancery , and the Common Law Courts , amount to £ 120 , 000 ; and in 1 & 13 , the salaries amounted £ 62 , 500 ; and the numb &' Qf fifteen had increased to twenty .

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      MARLBOROtTGH-STREET . —Ticketiso Shops m Oxford-SIMM . — Two ladies applied for advice to Mr . Bingham in the following matter : —They were passing through Oxford-street when they stopped to look at some dresses at No . 16 , a linendraper ' s , which they thought were marked 113 d . each . A person from the shop invited them to look at the dresses , and they went into the shop . The dresses were produced , and instead of Hid ., they were informed tho price was Is . Uh , and that the length was only five yards . They told the shopman or who ever he was that five yards would not make more than half a dress , and he admitted that was

      true . They then declined to buy a dress , and were leaving the shop when they were induced to return and look at some corded petticoats which were to be had at the low price of two for half-a-crown . They agreed to take two and put down half-a-crown . AS soon as the man had got possession of the money , he said it was not the practice to sell petticoats alone—they must take three of the dresses at Is . Hid ., or he would neither give them the petticoats , " nor return the money . Finding remonstrance useless , thoy left tho shop and mentioned how they had been served to a person who was passing , and he advised them to take their statement to a police-court . They remarked as they left the shop

      that another female was apparently complaining of having had 4 s . 6 d . detained from her in a similar way . —The person who had been appealed to in the street said , as soon as he heard the story of the ladies , he went into the shop , and asked the person who was there how he could act in such a way towards two unprotected females . He was resolved that such proceedings should bo exposed . The man in the shop then ffisned to . give back the half-crown , but he would riot havo anything to do with the affair . —Mr . Bingham told tho applicants that the county court would very soon procure the restoration of the money obtained under such circumstances .

      Daring Stbbkt Robbery . —J . Cummins was charged with having stolen a gold watch , value £ 10 , the property of Mrs . ' Hutton , the wife of the Rev . H . Hutton . —Mrs . Button deposed ^ that on Saturday afternoon she was walking , up Portland-place , when a man , whom she bolieved . to be the prisoner , came round the lelt-hand side of her , and laying hold of her wjitch , which was hanging by her side , tore it , away from the chajn and ran . off . The act was so sudden that witness could not catch a sight of the man ' s face , nor . had she , for a minute or so , tho power of raising an alarm . At this juncture a lad came up to her and pointed out the prisoner , who was running down the street , as the man who had stolen her watch . Witness then followed him

      calling out" stop thief , " until she met with two men , who took up theory ; and joined in the pursuit as far as Cavendish-street , where he was stopped by a police-constable , and taken into custody . — A lad named Spink said he was standing near the corner of Duchess-street , on Saturday afternoon , about-live o ' clock , when he saw the prisoner go up to the prosecutrix , and pull hev watch from her side , and run away . —Police constable 74 D , said that he heard the cry of " Stop thief , " and on looking round he saw a man struggling with the prisoner , who instantly dropped the watch produced . — Mrs . Hutton identified the watch as her property . —The prisoner , who denied the charge , was committed for trial .

      MANSION HOUSE . — "Rope ' s-endino" in ihe . Merchant Service . —John Bloomfield , mate of tbe Trinity ( yacht ) lying at Nicholson ' s Wharf , was summoned before the Lord Mayor for having violentl y beaten "William Smith , one of the seamen employed on board , —William Smith said : On the 20 th of June last I was on a voyage in the Trinity ( yacht ) from Liverpool to Nassau in New Providence . The defendant struck me with a rope . Ho struck me twice over the back , so much so that my shirt stuck to my back ; The vessel arrived last Monday at Nicholson ' s vyharf , Ijondon-bridge . —William Martin , seaman on board the yacht , said the mate struck the complainant over the face and over the ear with a rope . He also beat him on the back .

      He heat him at one time for ten minutes , and at another time for five minutes . —William Hitchings : a seaman on board tho yacht , said the mate complained that Smith had been half-an-hour coming from the helm . The captain of the vessel did not interfere . The complainant was beaten with the rope for ten minutes by the mate , and ( there were great stripes on his back . —James Davis , seaman I saw the beating given to the complainant . It was very violent . The complainant took off his shirt afterwards and showed tbe marks of the heating . The blood came through the shirt . I havo been myself knocked down by the mate , who is a violent man . —The Lord Mayor : Well , defendant , what can you say in answer to this positive statement . —The

      Defendant : I allow , air , that I did strike the man , but he gave me abusive language , which was calculated to produce insubordination . I told him that I would rope's-end him . He said , " Do as you like , and I will make you pay for it . " He struck at me and missed me . —The master of the vessel upon being called , said the mate was tantalised , or he would not , he was convinced , have struck the complainant . — The complainant- was'then called back , and questioned as to what' he had to say in answer to the conduct ascribed to him by the mate . He declared that he had neither , struck , nor attempted to strike the defendant .. The captain had ordered me to take the helm , and I . told him I was not able to do so . —Tlie Lord Mayor said the sentence of the

      court was , that the defendant should pay the penalty of 20 s . The fine was paid , and tho Lord Mayor said it gave him great regret to be obliged to adjudicate in such a case , and hoped the interference of the rope ' s end would not again form the ground of complaint between officers and men on board ship . It was lamentable to see violence resorted to . Window Breaking . —William Thompson was charged with having broken a pain of glass in a house in Biahopsgate-street / for the purpose , as he stated to the policeman into whose " custody he was placed , of getting a lodging in tho station-house , where he was inadmissible except for some violation of the law . He was sentenced to pay the price of

      the window , or to go to prison to hard labour for a fortnight . As the policeman was conveying him to prison the fellow smashed another pane of glass of more value , in Bucklesbury , with his fist , in order to get a longer term of imprisonment , from which he expected Una allotment oi food would be superior to that which was to accompany the short term . The Lord Mayor , however , at once detected the object , and frustrated it by sending him back to serve the fourteen days upon bread and water , and directing that , at tho conclusion of that time , he should find a surety to the amount , of £ 10 to be of good behaviour for three months , and be confined until he should produce the necessary security .

      WORSHIP-STREET . —The Attemfied Murder op A Surgeon by nis Assistant . —G . F . Mastcrman , assistant to Mr . Wm . Finer , surgeon , one of the medical officers of tho parish of St . Leonard , Shoreditch , residing at No . 4 , North-place , Boston , was brought up for re-examination , charged with having attempted to strangle his employer . —Mr . "Win . Finer stated that on the evening of Sunday week , about five o'clock , he was at tea in the parlour , when the prisoner , who was in his bed-room , was called by his daughter , a little girl about ten years of age , to come to his tea . The prisoner was a second time called by his daughter ; who went up to his bed-room and was directed to tell him that if ho did not come down the tea-things would be cleared

      away , and he should have no tea . . He came down , when he observed that he was surprised he ( the prosecutor ) should have sent such a message . Prosecutor remarked that he should have come down when he was ' first called by his daughter . The prisoner said that he had hot been called before , and that ho , prosecutor was a liar ; upon which he stated that if he called him a liar again he would turn him out of the room . . He then struck prosccutor , Who got hold of .. tho prisoner , and the latter got hia head under hisj arm , when he struck him repeatedly . Prosecutor got away from tho prisoner , and succeeded in throwing him on tho ground on his back . The prisoner subsequently went up to his room . Prosecutor followed him , for tiie purpose of telling him to leave the house . On

      entering the room the prisoner said to him that he had done the worst thing he over had , as he had a criminal charge to prefer against him . Ho seized hold of tho prisoner , and told him that ho must go out of his house at once . Prosecutor was struck by the prisoner , and then seized hold of him , a violent struggle ensued , when eventually prosecutor was pulled upon tho bed . ; Prosecutorfound that he was overpowered , and at the same time he felt his neckerchief being tied tightly round his throat . He then called out " murder , " and knew nothing more for nearly an hour after the attack upon him . stated

      —Mr . W . Baker , surgeon , New North-road , that on Sundav evening , a few minutes after five o'clock , he was called to see the prosecutor . He appeared in a dying state . ' His face was of a livid colour , an there were marks of blows on the mouth and right temple . Witness applied leeches to his throat , and remained with him above two hours . — In answer to Mr . Hammill , the witness said that there was a mark on the right side of the prosecutor ' s throat , as it done by a handkerchief . The symptoms were those of strangulation . —The prisoner was remanded , bail being accepted ia two recognisances of £ 100 each . ¦

      LAMBETH . —Extraordinary . Case . —Shmwino a Burglar . —James Carpenter was brought up for I re-examination , charged with bein g concerned with William Everett ( now in custody ' in St . Thomas ' s Hospital ) iu breaking into the dwellinghouse of Mr . Joseph Green , surgeon , Ivy Cottage , High-street , Peckham . —Mr . Joseph Green , stated that on the morning of tho 10 th instant , a little after three o'clock * ho was'disturbed by one of his children crying . Ho went up stairs , and having ascertained that nothing' was the matter with it , he returned to his bedroom , when he heard a noise in i thetaTer part of the house , and , after listening for

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      a few . minutes , he was satisfied that thieves were in the house . He accordingl y put on his cloak , and taking a loaded pistol in his hand , descended to the kitchen , in looking out of one of the windows he saw two men near the wall , when ho instantly fired off his pistol and one of the men fell . De then sprung his rattle and called out " Police . " hut while he was doing so the men made their escape . —The prisoner was soon afterwards arrested while supporting the man who had been wounded . —The prisoner declared that ho knew nothing at all about tho rohhery or tho wounded man . Hfl was passing over Globe-bridge , when be saw a man staggering ahead , and on his approaching him he told him that ho had been shot , and requested him to help him a little way home . —Mr . Ingham said , as the wounded man was still bad , he should remand him until Tuesday next .

      Late MunnEB at Lambeth . —Mr . John Maddle , a person whose name has been frequently before the public within the last few months , in consequence of the mysterious death of his housekeeper , Sarah Snelling , during his absence at church , attended before Mr . Norton , to answer to a summons , calling on him to show cause why he detained seven gowns , and other articles of wearing apparel , the property of the late Mrs . Sarah Snelling , the mysterious circumstances connected with her death are already before the public ; and also thirty shillings in money belonging to the deceased , which he had held in his bands since the death of his housekeeper . The whole of the circumstances having been before brought under the cognizance of the magistrate when the application for

      the summons had been made to him , he ( Mr . Norton ) asked Mr . Maddle his objection to deliver the property to the complainant in the case , who it was not denied was the daugbler of the deceased , and who was in his ( Mr . Norton ' s ) opinion entitled to it . —Mr . Maddle , m reply , said , that his only wish in the matter was to give the property to the rightful owner , and he had , therefore , requested the brother of his late housekeeper to take out letters of administration , when he should at once have the things . This , however , was refused , and having had a good deal of trouble in the matter , it was his wish not to let any have the wearing apparel and goods excepting those strictly entitled to them . —The complainant produced a note from her uncle , in which he

      relinquished all claim in her favour , and Mr . Maddle ultimately consented , on the strong recommendation of the magistrate , to give up the goods and money , and thus the matter has terminated , and both parties left the court apparently satisfied . CLERKENWELL . — Robbery . —A young man , who refused to give his name , was charged by Miss Isabella Dickson , bookseller and stationer , of No . 70 , Ossulton-street , Somers Town , with having stolen a silk gown and an apron . The prosecutrix stated that on Monday afternoon , about two o ' clock , she had occasion to call on Miss Pyle , her next door

      neighbour , when she left on the counter the silk gown , apron , « fcc . In about two minutes she was returning to her house when she saw the prisoner rush out of tbe shop with the bundle in his possession . She called upon him to deliver up the bundle , but he ran off-with all his speed . She pursued the prisoner , and he was taken into custody . —Prisoner did not deny the robbery , but said his family connexions were of the greatest respectability , and his only motive in not being communicative as to his name was in consideration of their feelings . —Mr Combe said it was a most barefaced robbery , and the prisoner was committed for trial .

      WESTMINSTER .-A DKFAUMER .-Edward Colnet , late rate collector to the trustees for improving Brompton-square and the parts adjacent , appeared to a summons under their local act , requiring him to show cause why he refused , to pay the sum of £ 06 Is ., which he had received , into the hands of the treasurer , after having had notice duly served upon him , requiring him so to do . —Defendant , upon being called upon , admitted that he had no cause to assign why an order should not be made against him , but solicited an adjournment , in order that he might have time to endeavour to make some arrangement with the trustees . —Mr . Rogers , solicitor to the trustees , objected to an adjournment , on the ground that he had received information that

      defendant was making preparations to remove his goods , and would thus evade the execution of the magistrate ' s distress warrant . —Mr . Broderip said he could not , under such circumstances , adjourn tho matter , more particularly as , fr » m the neticea which defendant had had from the trustees prior to application at this court , and the time which had elapsed since then , every opportunity had been , afforded him of making arrangements . —The accused denied that he was about to remove his furniture , and said that there were some deductions , amounting to upwards of £ 10 , against the claim made upon him , for his quarter ' s salary , poundage , and upwards of £ 4 disbursed for gardening . —Mr . Rogers observed that ho was not entitled to his

      salary or poundage , as he had neglected to perform his contract to collect and pay over the sums collected by him . If , however , he was prepared to pay the money , he would waive that objection . — Defendant admitted his liability to pay the money , and alleged that his defalcations were hardly so large as stated in the summons . —Mr . Rogers produced the account defendant had rendered to the trustees , of money received , amounting to £ 62 3 s . 5 d ., and said , that to prevent any trouble he would proceed only for that amount . The trustees had no disposition to treat the defendant harshly , and if , upon the execution of the distress warrant against the effects , for which he ( Mr . Rogers ) now applied , there was enough to satisfy

      the claim , he would undertake to say that defendant should be paid the set off he claimed , although there were some little items , amounting to above £ 3 , over defendant ' s account of his defalcations . — . Defendant said he deeply regretted the position in which he was placed , which was owing to his having accepted two bills of exchange . —A distress warrant was ordered to bo issued against defendant ' s goods and chattels , for £ 02 3 s . 6 'd ., less £ 4 12 s ., disbursed by him for gardening . MARLBOROUGH-STREET . — Isdkcknt Exposure . —Mr , Charles Gabriel , a person of very respectable station , said to be . an architect , ' was brought before Mr . Bingham , charged with having indecently exposed himself in Kensington Gardens ,

      with the intent to insult females . —Mr . Parry and a solicitor attended for the defendant . — William Sherlock , a park constable specially appointed to look out for cases of indecency in the parks , in consequence of the many complaints made to the authorities , deposed to the facts of the case , and his evidence was corroborated by William Dunn , a park-constable , who was with him . Neither of the constables had any recollection of seeing the defendant in the park except on this occasion . —The defendant was convicted as a rogue and vagabond , and sent to prison and hard labour for six weeks . — Mr . Parry gave notice of appeal . Bail was applied for . Mr . Bingham fixed the amount in £ 100 two sureties , and £ 200 the defendant himself . Bail was

      tendered , and accepted . GREENWICH . — Attempted Murder . E . Spooner , alias Percival , was charged with attempting to murder Capt . Alexander Sheriff , the superintendent of the -East Country Dock . — Captain Sheriff said that the prisoner was in the employ of the East Country Dock Company , Rotherhithe , up tothe 2 athof June last , as a deal porter . I had frequently cautioned the foreman not to employ the prisoner . I had particular reasons for so doing . My instructions were after a time attended to , and the prisoner ceased to be employed . On Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., I was walking round the dock , when the prisoner came up to me , and said that the foreman had discharged him , and demanded of me to

      know on what ground I declined to hold converse with him , I told him to go about his business and leave the dock . He made no reply , and I walked away along the dock side . After going a few paces , I found myself violently pushed and received a tremendous lunge behind , and in an instant afterwards found myself in the waters of the dock , which ia about eighteen feet deep , Tho fall to the surface is eight feet . Being able to swim in earl y life , I was in a condition to keep above water until assisted by the men at work .. There was uo means of escape had I not been able to keep above water until assistance was afforded . I had never spoken to the prisoner until that day . —Thomas Liddcll deposed that

      he is a carpenter employed in the East Country Dock , Rotherhithe . At half-past three o ' clock oa Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., I was in the dock at work , and saw the prisoner walk past the superintendent about fifty Yards and then stop , waiting tho arrival of Mr . Sheriff . He then stopped and spoke a few words , which I did not hear , to the captain . Captain Sheriff then moved forward about three or four paces ( about three yards ) , when the prisoner followed , and forcibly thrust him into the water—a fall of about eight feet . I lowered a man down , or Captain Sheriff must have been drowned . — The depositions having been read over and signed by tho witnesses , the prisoner was fully committed for trial .

      Coals, Cinders, And Culm.—From A Return ...

      Coals , Cinders , and Culm . —From a return lately made to the House of Commons , and printed a fa * days ago , it appears that coals , cinders , and culm , to tho value of £ 8 , 552 , 700 , were shipped in 1843 at the several ports of England , Scotland , and Irehmd , coastwise , to other ports in the United Kingdom , being a decrease on the same , as compared witfl 1848 , to the value of £ 521 , 313 . The value of the coals , cinders , and culm , exported froro . ^» u "X Kingdom to foreign couutviesand the British settlements abroad in 1848 , was £ 1 , 087 , 122 ; m 1848 . £ 1 , 088 , 221 . The amount of duties received ou these exports , in 1 S 4 & , was- £ 3 23313 s . ; u . xno amount of coals brought in to the Portio ™«»« fc in 1849 , was 3 , 380 , 180 tons ; ami in 3848 , 3 , 41 » , K »

      £ S $ 3 gg amounted , in the r «^ endin A ^ ffiM to £ 3 387 12 s ., exclusive of * 5 SSJ PigMM costs , which were ask paid for fr »« f % uuaing new c ««»» " « r"

      Gg A 2 ^Ffim *5ssj Pigmm^ Fr»«F% Uuaing ...

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), July 20, 1850, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_20071850/page/5/