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      | MEiiTIN (; s iN iJEHAhF OF THK CHARTIST EXILES . FROST . WILLIAMS , AA'D JONES . House of Commons , J & oxday , Fer . 16 . — Mr . T . 2 > uncoml « gave notice , that on th 24 ih of February he would move for an address to her Majesty , prayin ? that shs wauld be pleased to take into consideration tie p *! tit ; ons of her pooaie for the dcfivorv of Froit . Wiiltinis , and Jones . "

      The Exiles' He^Mlatlon Committee To The ...

      THE EXILES' HE ^ MlATloN COMMITTEE TO THE CHARTIST BOM . Fbiesds , —We take this early opportunity of laying before you the course of policy which we have re solved to pursue , with a view to the restoration < d Messrs . Frost , Williams , and Jones . We do so in the h > -e that it will meet your approval , and that you . will , therefore , afford us the necessary means of prosecuting it with vigour aud effect . Our ooinion is . that if the Douse of Commons could be induced to present a petition to the ijueen , praviBS a remission of the sentcm * of the exi . es , that the request would be acceded to . The purpose , then , to whk-li all our efforts must tend is to create an impression on the mind of Parliament favourable to our obj .-ct We must endeavour to bring the whole force of the present movement to hear upon it For tliBpurnusc we want the unequivocal

      expression of the grreatcst passible amount of public srmpstliv with our cam * . Let , therefore , those lociluies which have not yet held meeting- ; upon the subiect do so without delay . Let petitions be adopted , signed by the chairman on behalf of the mect ' iag , and let them be sent immediately to the members representing -Mich places for presentaf ion to rATi ' iament . A petition signed by the inhabitants sh « u ? also l > e sentto Mr . Duucomhe . The meetings vrill nave neglected a most imvortant duty if they uo net require the support of their representatives to Mr . Luncombe ' s motion in favour of the exiles . "We have resolved to wait , if possible , upon all'the members of Parliament , in the hope , that by a personal interview we may enlist them in the cause of our expatriated friends . There is another source f support to which we wish to call your attention ; we allude ioihe Trades .

      Every Chartist locality should at once appoint deputations to wait onthevariousTradcs' bodies , and get them as such to petition for the return of the exiles . Such petitions may be signed by the chairman on behalf ot the trade . One should lie forwarded to the Parliamentary representative and another to Mr . Duncombe . The restoration of the partiesshould bo tho especial business of every locality at the present time ; for , never since the transportation of our frieud < , did their case wear so cheering an aspect . There is another influence which we shall make an effort to exercise in their favour . We shall strive to get up 3 metropolitan petition signed cxclu ? ively by

      minnters of religion . In this we may tafl . If we succeed it will doubtless have its weight ; and if we do not , we shallhwo tested the sincerity of those professions so often made from the pulpit , when we are told of the christian duty , of entertaining good will towards men , and / brpieinu those toko tresjxss against us . We shall endeavour faithfully to discharge our duties . Up , then , friends , to the performance of yours—at the work with spirit I A glorious consummation will crown our united labours . The result will be freedom to ifos patriot captives , solace to their suffering families , and honour to ourselves . Let the rallying ery of Chartism , be— " Onward * , a ^ ud we triumph ; backwards , and our best friends remain in the gloomy land of felons . "

      As it will be impossible for the committee to carry on lis operations without expense , the various localities throughout the land are requested immediately to forward all the pecuniary aid in their power . Thomas Mahtis Wheeled , Secretary .

      Exiles' Restoration Committee. Pursuant ...

      EXILES' RESTORATION COMMITTEE . Pursuant te the call of the Executive , delegates from the various localities met on Sunday afternoon , at the City Chartist Hall , Turnagaiu-laiie , to form the above committee . Mr . Clark , of the Executive , was called to the chair , and explained to the meeting the objects for which they were assembled . Credentials were then read from " Mr . Godwin , from Marylebone ; Messrs . Mills and Luke Kin ? , from the Tower Hamlets ; Mr . J . Shaw , from Whitechapel ; Mr . MiIec , from Westminster : Messrs . Sweetlove and

      rams , irom Greenwich ; Mr . Arnott , from Somers Town ; Mr . Simpson , from Camherwell ; and Mr . Rogers , from Lambeth . Several others took part ( provisionally ) in the meeting , not having been officially appointed by the localities from want of time . 3 fr . Wheeler was elected secretary to the committee . Mr . M'Gratk moved , and Mr . Milne seconded , a resolution pledging the cwniaittoe to unceasing exertion and punctual attendance , until Mr . Bunconihi ' s motion on the subject be decided upon , which was ananimouslv agreed to .

      The Chairman then called upon Mr . M'Grath to lay the views ef the Executive before the committee ; who then propounded the following plan : — 1 . That every town or village in the empire where Chartists are resident , should get up a petition , forward it to Mr . Buncombe , and sign memorials calling upon the borough or county members to support Sir . Duuconibs ' s motion for their free pardon . 2 . That -lepntations should be appointed to ^ vait on all trades' bodies , requesting them to forward petition .- , emanating from their body , to the same effeet . S . That deputations be appointed to trait upon all the aismhers of Parliament ( more especially tbe loaders of parties ) , requesting their attendance aud support on tlis occasion of Mr . Puucombe ' s motion . 4 . That deputations wait npnn all the ministers of religion , resident in the metropolis , and wherever else practicable , r &} aesiinj their signature to a petition for the same object .

      On the suggestion of Messrs . Arnott and Wheeler , it was also proposed , " That a circular should b ? drawn up , containing all the legal and other points making in favour of the case of Frost , Williams , and Jones ; and that copies be sent to all the M . P . ' s and other influential persons . " On the motion of Messrs . Simpson and Godwin , it -was resolved , "That the committee should request Mr . Buncombe to confine his present motion to the release of Frost , Williams , aad Jones ; as , in their opinion , the arguments and line of policy to be adopted would be essentially different from those in the case of William Ellis and other exile * . " This resolution was agreed to unanimously , with the express understanding that petitions should still continue to besot up , and the most strenuous exer tions used , in favour of William Ellis , & c , but that the motion for Frost take precedence of that for Mr . Ellis .

      The following resolutions were then unanimously agreed to : — 1 . Tbat iMs committee appoint deputations to wait on tile various ALP . ' s , for the purpose of soliciting their snpport and votes in favour of the restoration of Frost , YVil-\ liams , and Jones . ' ~ 2 . That deputations wait on the variouBlrade * ' bodies in the metropolis , requesting them to send petitions for the above object ; also upon the various ministers of religion , and that we recemmend the same course to the active Chartists throughout the kingdom . 3 . That 1000 circulars be printed , containing the facts and arguments in favour of tiie return of these exiles for the use of tha members of Parliament , and that the Executive be authorised to get the same drawn up and printed .

      4 . That the secretary take the necessary steps to procure the sign tture of the foreman of the jury , who convicted Messrs . Frost and Co ., and such otiierof tha jurors as it would be possible to obtain to a petition praying for the release of these exiles . 5 . That the Executive , on behalf of the committee , be instructed to draw up an address to the country , calling for their pecuniary and other support . Mr . Wheeler suggested the idea of waiting upon the leading coumei for the defence of Mr . Frost—Tiz ., the present Attorney-General and Chief Baron . M . Tucker suggested the idea of waiting soon

      Lord Brougham , who had expressed himself strongly in the House of Lords on tbe points in their favour . Several other useful suggestions were adopted , and the meeting adjourned until the following Sunday , when every locality will doubtless be represented on the eemmittce . The greatest unanimity and enthusiasm prevailed , and during the sitting Mr . Doyle reported tho result of an intetview with Mr . Wakley , and stated that tie , as well as Mr . Buncombe , was heart and soal in the cause of the exiles , but could do nothing effective unless they were backed up by the united energies of their friends .

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      JUSETlXtt AT L 1 MEII 0 USE . On Monday evening , the 16 th inst ., a public meeting was held in the Brunswick Hall , for the purpose ef petitioning l ' arusment for the restoration of the fcmg suffering exiles , Frost , Williams , and Jincs . About eight o ' clock the spacious building was densely crowded , and eliurriy afosr . Mr . Pierce , a stauueh and well known vc-tcren in the good cause of human liberty , was clcoicd to the chair . The worthy chairman opensd the business iu a concise but JnWivc speech ^ aud then called upon Mr . T . Clark , of the Executive , to speai ia the Sirs-, resolution , which was ia favour of a petition beingadopted by that meetin ' to the House of Commons , praying it to pressnt an address to her Majesty , imploring her to use her

      royal clemency , nnd cause to be restored to their fatherland , their wires , and children , and to the circle of their friends , John Frost , Zephauiah Williams , and William Jones . Mr . Cl * . rk , in a speech replete with soani sense and convincing arguments , which was rwextedly applauded , moved the resolution . Mr . M-Grata seconded it , in a very clouee / io and powerful add :-e 3 S , which elicited the enthusiast ! , ; acclamations of the ' audlenee . The chairman put the motion , wIku every hand in the meeting was held up in favour of it . Mr . Doyle read anil moved l ; i « adoption of ihe petition in a speech ef caasidsirao . v length , which wu * heartily cheered . A friend , wiiese Dame we have fiit ^ ui , Irk-iij vj & udtd i-. h w .-. s : . m ~ mediately put , and eairied . u ; ia !; i : a' ; uslj . Ihe iui-

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      Inwing resolution was passed : — " That the chairman sign the petition on behalf of the meeting , and that he also be empowered to write to the members for the borough , requesting them to support its prayer in tho House of Commons , when Mr . Duucomhe , the people's champion , brings forward his motion to take the case of the Welsh martyrs into the serious consideration of Parliament . " A vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman , and the assembly retired , evidently imbued not only with the necessity and justice of the return of the expatriated patriots , but also that of uniting to carry into practical operation tho principles , for the advocacy of which they have endured a long and painful captivity .

      PETITION OF THE BRISTOL TRADES . TO THK KDITOK OP TUE " XORTHKltX STAB . " Bristol , Frb . 17 , 1846 . —Sir , —The Trades' Committee of this city will be obliged by your informing their fellow-countrymen , through your journal , that copies ol tho inclosed petition have been sent to the lion . F . II . F . Berkeley by the following trades : — Carpenters , braziers , brassVmvmlers , dyers , masons , clockmakers , printers , cabinet-makers , containers , tailors , smiths , curriers and harness-makers , and one signed by 6 , 300 of the inhabitants . —1 am , sir , yours truly , Thomas Davis , Chairman of Committee . To die Honourable llic Commons of Great Britain and Ire land in IVirtwmiiit nswtnW « d , the petition of toe undersigned inhabitants of Vie City of Bristol ,

      SHEWETn , —That , in the opinion of your petitioners , the time has arrived wlien it behoves * the' Legislature of this country to recoffnisu by its acts the necessity of some relaxation iu tlie ^ admiuistration of . the criminal law of this empire , but more particularly when exercised for the suppression of politicul action . That your petitioners approach your honourablehouse with strong feelings of tha urgent necessity of a thorough identification ot th <; act * of the legislature with the wishes and wants oi the community at large ; but in the present instance they solicit of your honourable Iioum the exercise of a prerogative which would , Iu the opinion of your petitioners , giro great satisfaction to the desires of a great part of the community , and which has heretofore been attended with considerable public benefit .

      It Is that you would be pleased to address her Majesty requesting that she would be pleased to grant a free pardon to John Frost , William Jones , Zephaniah Williaim , who were convicted at a spwisil eommisaion heW at Monmouth in tbe year IStO , and Win . Ellis , at Stafford , in 1642 . However imprudent may hare been their proceedings , we respectfully submit to your honourable house that tha full measure of punishment has been meted out to them , whether considered either in reference to personal reformation or public example , aud that the further continuance of their expatriation will subject the governing power te the character of being a revengeful rather than a merciful and just one . Respectfully hoping that the opinion of your honourable house may coincide with your petitioners , we hope that puch an act of grace may prove the usefulness of a deliberative assembly .

      MEETING AT LlA ERPOOL . On Thursday evening a public meeting was held in the Concert JJall , Lord NcUon-strcct , tor the purpose of considering the propriety of petitioning the legislature on the behalf of Frost , IVillwins , and J-mes , and all other political convicts . The meeting was very respectably attended . Mr . Henry Smith was called to the chair . Resolutions in behalf of Frost , Williams , Jones , and Ellis , were unanimously adapted . The speakers were Mr . Edward Jones and Mr . William Jones . A resolution was also earned to the effect that a requisition be sent to Lord Sandon and Sir Howard Douglas , requesting their support to the petition , which will b * presented by Mr . T . Duncombe . A veto of thanks was passed to the chairman , and the meeting separated .

      MEETING AT LEEDS . On Monday evening , February Uth , a large meeting was held iu the Court-house , by requisition , amounting to between three and four hundred householders , amongst which were twelve members of the town council . The miyor declined to call the meeting , but kindly allowed the use of the Court-house . At the time appointed , Mr . Councillor Rohson was called to the chair , and introduced the business by reading the requisition . Mr . Councillor Brook moved the first resolution , and spoke at considerable length iu favour of the resolution . Mr . J . Han-is seconded , and Dr . F . 11 . Lees supported it , in a most eloqueat speech , whioh drew down thunders of applause . The resolution was carried unanimously . Mr . Councillor Ilcyweotl moved , and Mr . William

      Scott seconded , the next resolution . Carried unanimously . Air . Shaw moved the petition , and Mr . E . Scruton seconded it , which was ordered to be signed by the chairman on behalf of the meeting , and sent to William Aldam , jun ., Esq ., M . P ., for presentation ; Mr . Beckett , M . P ., to be requested to support it . A memorial to Sir Robert Peel was also adopted , and likewise a petition in favour of William Ellis . Besides the speakers above enumerated , the following gentlemen took part in the proceedings : — Messrs . Wm . Roberts , Thos . Clarkson , Jos . Stansfeld , It . Preston , Joseph Hewitt , and John Barrett . After three hearty cheers for the liberation of Frost , Williani-s , Jones , and Ellis , and a vote of thanks to the chairman , the meeting separated , highly delighted with the proceedings .

      MEETING AT BllOMSGROVE . A public meeting was held at the Sampson and Lion , Brunisgr . ive , on Monday , to petition the House of Commons for the restoration of Frost , Williams , and Jones , Mr . Matthew Hale in the chair . Tho resolutions were moved and seconded by James Hall , James Heywood , John Pinfield , and John Chandler , and were unanimously adopted , as was also the petition . It was also resolved to send the petition to Mr . Duncombe for presentation , and to write to the members for the eastern division of the county , to support the prayer thereof . The minister and deacons of the Baptist congregation in this town have kindly consented to let the petition lie at their chapel for signature .

      WAKEFIELD . Restoration of Frost , Williams , and Jones . —This humane object has baeu taken up in right good earnest . Petition sheets have liecn issued , and in a few days received "everal tliousand signatures . Everybody appears ready to give a helping hand in the go ; id worfe , and arc anxious that they may bs restored to their families . We have also had correspondence with our borough member , the lion . W . S . Lascelles , and received a favourable reply . The hou . gentleman says— " I shall have great pleastire in presenting your petition on behalf of Frcst , Williams , and Jones . 1 will give the subject my best consideration when it is brought forward , and shall be happy if I can complj with your request to support the grayer of the petition . "

      MEETING AT EDINBURGH . On Wednesday a public meeting was held in the Rev . Dr . Ritchie's chapel , Potter-row , for the purpose of memorialising- government , with a view to the liberation of Frost . Williams , and 3 ones . The chapel , on Wednesday evening , was packed ; the several speakers were , thi-oughout , enthusiasticallyapplauded . John Danlop , Esq ., advocate , was unanimously called to the chair . He said that the times looked auspiciously on the accomplishment of tho object for which they were met that night to petition . Peace prevailed abroad , aud tranquillity at home . The leading statesmen of the day were discovering the hollownessof mere party predilections , and consenting to learn from the book of experience . Such men

      were not likely to judge harshly of the political aberrations of others . In this country freedom took naturally the form of opposition to government , and the state was not rent , but br-. \ ced , hy the antagonism of Whigs , Conservatives , and Chartists . Yet iu the action of these opposing forces , there was sometimes danger of distraction ; and such a crisis had occurred in 1 S 39 . A government fresh from reform then intimated to the people , that reform had its limits as wril as its progression , and tbat these limits hud been readied . The Hume and disturbance consequent upon that announcement led to the unhappy collision at Newport . The ephemeral and casual nature of that outbreak , aud the alleviating circumstances accompanying it ,

      were admirably stated by Sir F . Pollock , iu his defence of Mr . Frost . Nor could that eminent jurist come in contact with a character so amiable and open a » that ot his client , without deeply sympathising with him in the dangerous position in which his rashness had involved him . The presiding judgo , in his charge to the jury , took an impartial view ol the case , and seemed to question whether the acts of the accused amounted to the criminality libelled in tbe indictment . The jury , also , in returning their verdict , unanimously rccommeiidt-d Mi . Frost io mercy . The case of Williams and Jones no way differed from the preceding . An informality in the trial of Mr . O'Connell greatly damaged the case of the public prosecutor , aud made way for the reversal of the decision

      come to by the Irish Courts . Aaimilar objection was taken to the validity of Mr . Frost ' s trial , and referred to the opinion of the fifteen Judges , and they decided that a list of iWtncscs had not been delivered to llitn according to statute , but that the objection had not been made in time . The Canadian insurgents—men high in influence and eminent in talents—had been permitted to retura to their homes ; and no one doubted the wisdom and the policy of that measure . Much more would the restoration of Frost , Williams , and Jones conduce to the general satisfaction-in this country . And amidst the shaking of parties , and the severing of political ties , the Miniateisof the Crown

      would do well to gladden the hearts of millions , b y counselling the extension of mercy to those whose homes had long been desolate ; and who , in doing wrong , had at least suffered severely for their indiscretion . The Rev . J . Ritchie , U . D ., moved the first resolution , in a speech of great eloquence and feeling . Mr . llsnry Vincent seconded the resolution in a very lengthy and eloquent speech . The resolution was unanimously adopted . Mr . Dunlop then read the nethbn , which was unanimously agreed to by a show of hands . Dr . Ritchie moved a vote thanks to the chairman , and the meeting broke up about eleven o ' clock . JUi . xci : F . K 7 e-. ; . — A cflirespoijt ' ent writes;— " The following is au act- worthy of imitation , A few & e-

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      chmiicsat tho firm of Mr . Whitwortu , 'Manchester , made a collection .. aniongst , themselves and bou ght some petition sheets , and employed a man for several day * to stand in the streets to obtain signatures . Seeing the great success resulting from their first attempt , tliof made a second collection , and employed a second man to stand at the New-cross on Saturday last , from nine a . m . till throe p . m . He was then relieved by three young men , mechanic * ( who had been home and cleanad > tuciuseIveA up ) , from the above firm—Mr . John Whittley , Mr . William Harrison , and Mr . John . RtiwHnson . Mr . It . commenced

      sneaking to the people as they passed by , and the petibion-tflble soon became crowded . They then gut a second table and a fresh supply of sheets , and pens and ink . Names were taken at the rate of seven a minute for five hours and a half . The restoration of the exiles is the topic of every fireside and every workshop . Petition sheets are out and being numerously signed by mayors , aldermen , and eouneilmon , magistrates , priosts , clergymen , and farmers , by all kinds of artisans , labourer * , policemen and soldieis . All hands and hearts are up for the restoration ot our brothers .

      K . K 1 GULHT . —Petitions for the liberation of Frost , Williams , Jones , and Ellis arc now in courso of signature , and such is the public sympathy in their favour that they bid fair to be most numerously signed . The petition committee wrote to the two county members , Lord Morpeth and E . B . Denisou , wishing to know if they would present the petitions and support their prayer . Both members expressed their willingness to present any petitions from their constituents , but declined to support any prayer on behalf of the exiles . Lord Morpeth in his reply remarked— " That many men had paid the forfeit of their lives for lessscrious offences . '' Letters have since b » en written to W . B . Fcrrand and Sir George Strickland , to know whether their humanity towards the sufferers would exceed that of our county memben , who have declined to support Mr . Pnncombo ' s

      motion . Abkkdebs . — The petition in favour of Frost , Williams , and Jones is getting bvavoiy on , and we expect it to bear ft great many signatures . Burnlet—In reply to letters addressed to th « representatives of North Lancashire , requesting their support of tho Burnley petition in behalf of the Chartist exiles , Mr . Wilson Patten has replied that ho will take the earliest opportunity of presenting tho petition . Mr . Talbot Clifton ' s determination is not

      yot known . Sioss op inn Times . —At a meeting lately held in the Exchange Hall , Nottingham , in support of the measures of Sir R . Pool , a spooney of the name of Whitby proposed "three cheers for the Queen , " which completely failed . Mr . Sweet immediately proposed " three cheers for the speedy return ef Frost , Williams , Jones , and Ellis , " which met with an enthusiastic response . The lying Nottingham papers represented that the cheers woio for Cobden and Bright , which these free-traders in falsehood know to be a wilful lie .

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      NO VOTE ! NO MUSKET ! 1 " ADDRESS TO THE WORKING CUSSES . At a public meeting , called by the "National Association , " and holden at the National Hall , Holborn , an address to the working-classes on the subject of the militia was proposed and unanimously adopted . The length of the address is our only objection to giving it entire ; we have , therefore , omitted two or three unimportant paragraphs - —the rest will bo found well worthy of the serious consideration of the class to whom it is addressed ,

      ADDRESS . Although , explanations have been given by those in authority tending to lull the unreflecting into apathy aud indifference , yet they are all , in our opinion , far from satisfactory ; for they all go to inform us that the Militia Acts are to be altered , " so as to alTord greater facilities for the culling out and training of the militia force , though a less onerous system than the ballot is to ba introduced . " That though " gorcrnment has no power under tho present law to embody the militia , yet it hntli the power to eall them out for training , and beyond that it was not intended to go . "

      But , fellow-countrymen , it behoves us to tell those by whoso acts we shall bo the principal sufferers , Unit the question ia not the mere distinction between embodying or tvaining- ~ betw » en embodying additional thousands of our brethren , by some new process , or the calling out and training of upwards of forty thousand of them who were embodied under the old—but tho question is , whether there is anv necessity for any addition to our present warlike e » tablisshn \ ent or not ? That there is no necessity for any additional force , but that the force we already possess is detrimental to the best interests of society , we submit the following reasons : which we solemnly give as our protest against the whole debasing machinery , by the aid of which the toiling millions have er « r beau made the slaves of the few : — .

      1 st . Because , as the industrious working-cliiss population of the United Kingdom arc debarred of all political right , they ought not to be made oither tho tools or victims of political wrong-doers—and inasmuch as an exclusive few bare hitherto arrogated to themselves all power of law and government , of peaco and war , thay alone ought to be made responsible for their own acta , by being obliged to settle their own disputes , and light their own battles , if battles are at all uoceasary . 2 nd . Because an addition of 42 , 000 militiamen to our present standing army would be an uncalled-for aggraration of our national evils ; burthensome and demoralising to the people of this country , and would cause other nations to believe that we were more desirous of war than an amicable settlement of our disputes .

      3 rd . Because our presont monstrous war establishment of 130 , 000 fighting men ! costing nearly fifteen millions annual !;! is a disgrace | to a civilised country , and the more so to a country prafeeshig the religion of" peace and good-Will to all mankind : " producing no other results than those of burthening , pauperising , and enslaving the people of this country , anil , by exciting the apprehensions aud jealousies of others , causing them to inflict similar evils on their people . -1 th . Because the warlike establishments of most of thu countries of the world arc fostered and promoted by the few for the purpose of keeping the many in subjection —anil in this country in particular bare been used for the purpose of restraining t ' rouiUnn ut home aud abroad , and for maintaining the exclusive porrer , privileges , anil monopolies of a corrupt and grasping aristocracy .

      5 th . Because , through the instrumentality of this system of force , fraud , and injustice , millions of our countrymen have perished by battle , famine , fire , and shipwreck—millions of their hard-earned wealth have bean vilely wasted , and our country at present kept poor and pauperised by her war debts of eight hundred million ? . Gth . Because the spirit nurtured by soldiers , armies , and war , has hitherte been the grunt parverter of morality , as it has created two opinions on this vital subject the nufkt opposite and inconsistent ; the one teaching that it is right and moral for nations and governments to murder , plunder , and destroy the lives and property of their fellow-men , and the other that it is wrong aud highly immoral for individual members of the same nation or government to do so ; thus * perverting the eternal principles of right and justice iu farour of the vices of the powerful , and wreaking vengeance on tho weak for having followed such pernicious examples .

      7 th . Because the spirit of war , being that of vengeance , is opposed to " peace , forgiveness , and charity , " and must tend therefore to corrupt or nullify the religious feelings of the community ; for the preacher or expounder of those humanising precepts who is constrained by his rulers to consecrate the colours of a ruglnient , to offer up prayers for victory , or thanksgiving for the reeking triumphs ot' war , must appear before an enlightened people as a hypocrite or a pervcrter of the truth . 8 th , Because the spirit of war , by more or less imbuing tbe literature of a country , poisons the fount of education and learning ; for the false lustre cast on warlike achievements , on savage buttle and human carnage , perverts the moral sympathies , and gives ambition a stimulus to ovil ; and the false notions of greatness so generall y stamped on the ilieii-dcstroyiiig heroes of society , must cause great numbers to be more emulous of being earth ' s tyrants than man ' s deliverers .

      9 th . Because the war spirit of a country combined with aristocratic wealth and power , prevents the efforts of genius and achievements of art from being made more efficient means of hmn .-tn reRnomvnt and moral elevation ; thoso being oftenor employed in pourtraying the destructive prowess of kings , princea , and warriors , and in transmitting their forms and vices to posterity , than ot those whose acts and deeds have dignified our uature , and shed blessing * on their country . 10 th . Because the industrious classes of all countries have m reality but one gvaat brotherl y interest , that of hvmg m friendly and peaceful intercourse , enjoying the fruits of their industry , ami causing the blessings of each country to contriimte to the welfare « f all ; and as soldiers and armies are instruments in the hands of the few by which nations arc divided , impoverished , and enslaved , it is the ] Kirnnioimt duty of every man desirous of improving society or blessing his race , not only to

      refuse to be made sueii an instrument of oppression and Cruelty IliniSClf , but to Warn all othet-s of becoming s-. icu . These , fellow-countrymen , are a few of the reasons we would urge , not merely against the present militia movement ( bee . use that utay individually affect us ) , but for the purpose of directing your serious attention to the deepest foundation and remotest consecruences of the whoU destructive machinery of war and warriors . For so long as you , the industrious classes , can be induced to believe that standing armies are necessary for our country's safety—that bayonets aud bullets are the best instruments for settling the disputes of nations , and that it is " honourable" to murder by the process of war ; so long , we fear , arc you likely to be enamoured with drums , ribbons , and the false glare of military glory . ' and trill those who maintain their power and ascendancy by brute force , be enabled to raise tln-ir fighting tools , and always find fresh disputes tokewp them iu exercise .

      But when you arc taught to perceive that the saftity of our country is more likely to be secured by the freedom , prosperity , and happiness of our people , by our strict love of justice in nil our foreign relations , and by our seeking- to cultivate a free aud t ' riemiiy iutemnivsu with all nations , than by trusting i « sal ' i-iy to ambiiitaisstatesmen , i .-r WltVlihe adi'i'utunn- ! ,-, mib thoug :-tk * s soldiers at their co . 'iimaud—when you are taught to perceive , that by our

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      country exhibiting such a . 'just anil benevolent example to other nations , that mutual interests and fraternal obligations would speedily spriHg up so as to prarent disputes from arising , or if occasioned , to be peacefully settledwhen you arc convinced that war is man ' * greatest cursit , and soldiers the chief instruments by which lw is enslaved , then will your knowledge give you power to cominenca a new era in the history of nations . If you think , with us , that soldiers are instruments of human oppression and individual degradation , tho chief moans of generating national disputes , war and misery , — if you thus think , you will be prepared with us to make any sacrifice , rather than directly or indirectly aid in fostering so monstrous an evil .

      This conduct may possibly involve our pcrsontil safety or individual liberty , but you should remember that no great object has yot been accomp lished without sacrifice , and bo insured that our individual sacrifices will be diminished in proportion as wo are unitnd in the support and countenance of one another , and as our conduct is firm , peaceful , and determined . IV . liOVErr , . Secretary .

      Meeting At Salford.-Address To The Worki...

      MEETING AT SALFORD .-ADDRESS TO THE WORKING- MEN OF AMERICA . A public meeting was held at Salford on Thursday to petition l ' arliamont against the embodiment of ihe militia . The meeting took place in the National Charter Association-room , Great George-street . The resolutions passed at tlw Glasgow meeting wore adopted unanimously . Messrs . Dixon , Jcffery , Sittler , llayle , and others took part in the proceedings , and the following memorial was carried without a dissentient : —• ADD 1 IESS TO ME WOKKING . MEK OF PHtLADGLPHIl ANO Of THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GENERALLY .

      Friends , —we , th « working men of Salford , in public meeting assembled , wish to communicate to you our solemn declaration that we view with horror and disgust any attempt to create a war between England and America , knowing , as wo do , from past experience , that the bloody tragedy would have to be performed by working-men , while those who pass the awful decree for war would be comfortable at homo with their families aud sleeping on beds of down . If there is any difference between the two nations , we most enrnnstly entreat you to use all your power and inftuence ( which arc greater than we possess ) to have sucii differences settled by arbitration ; to avoid the dreadful spectacle of our two great nations sending thousands of their industrious workers into the field to kill each other , to the injury of their families , their order , and their countries at largo . — Signed , ou behalf of the meeting , William Stouk ,

      chairman . ANOTHER MEETING IN GLASGOW . A very large meeting was holden in tho Rechabite Hall on Thursday evening , for tha purpose of petitioning- Parliamentagainst theembodimentof them ' ditia force . The mooting was addressed by several speakers , and resolutions passed condemnatory of the embodiment of the militia . A petition was moved and citrried unanimously . It was resolved that the petition be sent to Mr . Duncombe to present to Parliament , and that Alex . Smolett , member for the county , lie requested to support its prayer .

      MEETING AT MERTHTR TYDVIL . A luge aud enthusiastic meeting was held in the Market House on Monday night to pretest against the embodiment of tho militia . The meeting was called by the chief constable , but he was unable to preside , and in bis absence Mr . II . Thomas , a alerting democrat , uaa called to the chair . The meeting was addressed in eloquent speeches by Messrs . Owen , Ellis , Gould , John , and Morgan . The resolutions and petition were passed unanimously , and it was resolved that the petition should be sent to Mr . Duncombe for presentation .

      MEETING AT SWANSEA ( WALES ) . A public meeting has been held here , in the Town Hall , for the purpose of petitioning Parliament against the enrolment of the raUitia . The meeting was numerously attended by the working classes and others . Mr . Joseph llutter was unanimously called to the chair . Ho opened the meeting in a short address ; after which , Mr . Thomas Morgan , a mechanic , proposed the first resolution . The resolution was seconded by Mr . John Roes , and carried unanimously . Mr . Moore proposed the next resolution . The resolution having been seconded by Mr . Morley , was unanimously carried . The next proposition was briefly moved by Mr . Harris , and after being seconded , was pat from the chair and carried . Mr . Cudlippe then addressed the meeting . Thanks to the chairman , and the mayor for granting the use of the Hall , closed tho proceedings .

      MEETING AT ABERDEEN . On the evening of Tuesday a public meeting of the inhabitants of Aberdeen was held in the Temperance-hall , George-street , to take steps to oppose the threatened embodiment of the milithi , trom 600 to 800 persons were present . Mr . Hector M'Grcgor , a member of the Society of Friends , was called to the chair , who briefly explained the objects of the meeting , and introduced Mr . Alexander M'Donald , teacher , to propose the first resolution , in a sensible and excellent address . Mr . James

      Robertson , shoemaker , seconded the resolution m a brief argumentative speech . The resolution was carried unanimously . The chairman then introduced Mr . Clark , of the New-market , who proposed the next resolution . Mr . Clark said , that he had himself been a soldier for five years , and therefore he knew something of a soldier's life , and he now came forward to denounce the whole system . ( Cheers . ) The first rule in the soldier ' s manual was implicit obedience , which must be rendered on all occasions and under all circumstances . He then denounced the

      barbarous practice of hogging , as practised in the regular army , and said that it might be also practised in i . the militia . He denounced military forces as being destructive of nVWllity , both among soldiers and females residing near military stations . Mr Alexander Henry seconded the resolution . His speech was much cheered . The resolution was passed by acclamation . Mr . James M'Pheavson moved the next resolution , to the effect that petitions should bo sent to both Houses of Parliament , signed by tho chairman on behalf of the meeting . He

      said _ that though invitations had been sent to the ministers of the city , who were so handsomely paid for preaching ^ the doctrines of Peace , not one had thought proper to attend , to throw a redeeming light on the shameful conduct of their class . ( Cheers . ) Mr . William M'Donald , painter , seconded the resolution in a brief speech . The chairman then put the resolution , which was carried unanimously . After a vote of thanks to the chairman , the meeting , which had considerably increased in " . timbers , quietly separated .

      To The Chartist Body. "Rktbben,—Mr. O'Co...

      TO THE CHARTIST BODY . "rktbben , —Mr . O'Connor chooses to term the doctrines I have espoused from deep reduction aud siucore conviction— "beastly , unchristian , unmanly , debasing , " —and , again , " slavish , debasing , cowardly , Ulllllllllly , unchristian , and uiicliartist " : tile introduction of the . 'll into petitions fur the restoration of Frost , Williams , and Jonas , he also characterises as " absolutely childish , if not idiotic . " I have uo other remark to make , at pvusent , upon these wild , rash words , than that—Air . O'Connor is a gentleman , by birth and education : I am but a selt-educated shoemaker .

      1 hop « to be well enough to deliver "two orations against shedding human blood , under any circumstances ; and in explanation and defence of the misrepresented doctrine of uoii-i'esistanee , " on Wednesday , the ! 15 tliof this month , and Wednesday th * tth of March , in the National Hall , Holborn . As I shall publish the two discourses , in a cheap form , you will all havo the op . portunity of judging for yourselves how lar the doctrine I have espoused is deserving of approval or reprehension , I leave the subject without further comment . Thcrais one business , however , which I havo so much at heart that I must beg a little space to say a few words upon it . I am happy to express a belief that our two funds for the relief of the Veteran Futriots aud Exiles '

      Widows' and Children , hnve now taheil SO firm illiold of the Chartist mind that they may be considered as established . Nothing is now more desirable than that the recipients fiom those funds should be put on regular tuiwWy incomes—honourable pensions , shall wc call them 1 Can anything be nearer every Chartist ' s heart , as a darling object , than to see our honoured men of . more than threw score and ten , living amidst us as relics of real greatness , no longer starving patriots , but having their scanty wants provided for , and passing serenely and happily to the grave , after their lofty toil ! Can anything bo more deeply desired by you all than to be able to point to the widows ami children of your exiles , and to say , " We provide for their waists : we do not let them starve , now tyrants have torn their natural protsctors from them V

      Who will exert himself to effect this next great step 1 I offer my poor services as a lecturer , any or every Sunday oceiiitig , to any locality that does not meet in an alehouse , ou condition that the proceeds of the lecture ( deducting rent of room , or other necessary expenses ) k <\ devoted to these two funds . Nor have I any objection tu lefturc out of London , if I can reach tiie appointed place on the Sunday , ami return by Speedy COIll'CyilHCO Oil Monday morning : that is , if tile fruuuts Clin iniSUYt ! journeying expenses and raise a little for tho two funds ns well : I cannot afford to pay travelling expanses , though I seek no remuneration .

      I trust this humane duty , for such it is , of advocating and aiding the relief of the aged and infii-ni men irhu have " borne the burthen and the heat of the day" in the high and holy cause of ttijiht , and of succouring ths distressed widows and children of those whom our opprcsaorshavo sent bey . nd the sea , will commend itself more than ever , to every Chartist bosom . Many Chartist localities have done nobl y , but many , very many , have not as yet sent even the smallest contribution . My dear brethren , do allow mc to urge thU great dutv once more on your consideration , and Iwlieve me to be , " Sincerely and affectionately yours , Tuo > ns Coor-Eii , The Cn . \ imsT . lSl . Dlackfriar ' s . road , London , l- ' eb . 10 , lS-tii .

      Ciiukhty To A Cow—Diskaskd C.Vrtj.I;.—On...

      CiiuKhTY to a Cow—Diskaskd C . vrTj . i ; . —On Monday , at GuildmilT . a fellow namci Thomas Head was fined 10 s . for cruell y ill-treating a cow , which was in tilt ) liWtr 8 l »! i , 0 of disease . It was intimated to the court , that just : so « - many beasts were brought to the market in a shocking j , ii ; ie of disease .

      Iklarket Intelligentr.

      iKlarket Intelligentr .

      L,Ondoh Cons Exciuxoe, Monday, Fkb. 16.—...

      L , ondoh Cons Exciuxoe , Monday , Fkb . 16 . —Ihe past week ' s arrivals of English wheat for our market were on a very moderate scale , while those of all other kinds of grain of home produce were by no means extensive , Of Irish outs the rocciptn were again limited , but the general imports of foreign corn were , the time of year considered , moderately good . Fresh up to-day we received about an average quantity of wheat coastwise Irom Essex and Kent ; but by land carriage and sample very little came to hand ; hence the show of samples of both red and white was rather small . On the whole , tlte attendance of both town and country dealers was somewhat on the increase , yet owing to tho pending discussions on the subject of tho corn laws in the flouse of Commons , the demand for English wheat was not to say active . However , for the finest descriptions there was a steady

      sale , at fully last week's quotations , but thv middling and inferior qualities , though not cheaper , hung heavily on hand , and a clearance of such was with difficulty made . Tho general condition •! ' the wheat here to-day was by no means good . The quantity of free foreign wheat was small ; yet , as tin ? holders woro firm , the trade with that article was in a very sluggish isUtc at unaltered currencies . Bonded samples of wheat were held at higher rates ; hence , the transactions in it were very trifling , so small indeed that the prices may be considered next to nominal . Notwithstanding the fresh arrivals of barley from our own « oa » ts , as also from abroad , have been less than those reported for some time past , the quantity actually on olfer , and which principally consisted of last week ' s unsold samples , was more than Ihe

      adequate to moot the wants of the buyers . barley trade wa * , therefore , heavy , at a decline in the quotations of Is . per quarter . Even at that amount of depression a clearance was not effected . Ihe show of malt was not largo ; nevertheless , the inquiry tor it was heavy , at barely , but at nothing quotable beneath , last week ' s prices . The receipts of oats rom Essex , Lincolnshire , and Cambridgeshire have been somewhat on tho increase , while wo had several parcels of free foreign in bulk on show . 1 rom Ire and very few cargoes havo been reported since our last . All kinds of oats were a very dull sale , yet we have no alteration to notice in their value . Thoaupply of beans was moderately good . All kinds sold heavily at late rates . For peao theinquiry was very inactive , while flour hung on hand at late figures . Seeds ot all kinds commanded very littltf attention .

      JUrUtBHT PRICES OF GHAIN , TLOUR , AND SEED IK MARK-LAKE . BniTISU QUilK . Shillings per Quarter . Wheat „ Essex & Kent , whito , new .. 50 to 64 .. 58 to 71 Ditto , red .. .. .. 4-1 «« .. 5 t 6 t > Suttblk and Norfolk , rod .. 48 58 white 50 6 : 1 Lincoln and York , red ,. 4 S 5 Swhit « 40 < 1 S JJorthumb . and Scotch .-. 48 61 Rye it 3 'i Barley „ Malting 30 33 extra afi — Distilling 36 2 ! f Grinding 23 26

      Malt .. Ship 53 57 Wars 59 61 Oats „ Lincolnshire and Yorkshire , feed , 23 s ( Jd to 2-J . s Od ; potato , or short , 23 s Od to 28 s ( Id ; Poland , 23 s 6 d to 28 s Od ; Northumberland and Scotch , Angus , 23 s Od to 27 s Cd ; potato , 25 s Od to 27 s Od ; Irish feed , 22 s Od to ' . Ms Od ; black , 22 s ad to 24 s Od ; potato , 2 : 5 s Odto 2 iis 0 d ; Galway , 21 s Od to 22 s Od . Boans „ Ticks .. .. ,. .. 33 4 , 4 Harrow , small .. .. * '' * Peas „ "White .. .. .. .. 37 43 boilers U 48 Gray and hog .. « 8 ; t 8 " Flour .. Norfolk and Suffolk .. io 51 Town-made ( yersauk of 280 lbs ) 48 57 Buckwheat , or llrauk „ „ „ 80 32

      JSNHLISH SEEDS , ilC . Rod clover ( par cwt . ) „ ., . < 40 to 70 White clover ( per cwt . ) 45 74 llapeseed ( per last ) .. .. £ 26 28 Mustard seed , brown ( per bushel ) " b to 12 s ; white , 7 s tolls . Tares , ( per bushel ) , spring , Cs . ; winter , 5 s . to 6 s , Cd , Linseed eakes ( per lotfy of 31 b e & ch ) £ 11 to £ 12

      FOKBIGK GBAIN . Shillings per Quarter . Free . In Bond . Wheat ., Dantsic and Konigsberg 63 extra 70 .. 48 — 61 Ditto ditto .. 54 — 61 .. 46 — 52 Pomcraman , ic ., Anhalto 6 — G 3 .. 4 t > — ti Danish , Ilolstcin , & c ... ai - 61 .. 44 - 50 Russian , hard .. .. — Ditto , soft .. .. 55 — 53 „ 41 — 50 Spanish , hard .. .. — Ditto , soft .. .. 58 — 62 ., 46 — 53 Italian . Tuscan , & c , red — Ditto , white .. .. 63 — 60 .. 49 — B 0 OdussaifcTaganvog , havd

      —Ditto , soft .. .. 53 — 58 .. 41 - 50 Canadian , hard .. . 58 — 60 Ditto , firo .. .. 5 S — 60 Rye , Russian , Prussian , < fce . " 8 — 30 Barle .. Grinding 23 — 26 Ditto , distilling .. .. 25 — 30 .. 15 — 26 Oats „ Dutch , feed .. .. 22 — 26 Ditto , brow and thick .. 24 — 27 .. 20 — 21 Russian 23 — 25 .. li > — iO Danish & Mecklenburg 23 — 26 .. 10 — 21 Seans ., Ticks , 33 to 3 S , small .. 36 — 41 .. t $ —¦ oti Egyptian 34 — 36 .. 28 — 30 Pens .. White , 36 to 50 , gray .. 38 — 40 l- 'lour ,. Dantsic and . Hamburgh ( per barrel ) , tine 31

      36 , superfine .. .. 32 — 35 .. 26 — 20 Canada , 33 to 34 , United States 32 — 36 .. 37 — 30 Buckwheat 30 — 32 .. 24 — 26

      FOREIGN SEBD 3 , & C . Per Quarter . Unseed .. Petersburg !! and Uiga ( free of duty ) ,. 44 to 47 Archangel , 40 to 45 , Alcmul and Konigsberg 40 47 Mediterranean , 40 to 48 , Odessa .. 47 5 « Rapesecd ( free of duty ) por last „ „ £ 24 26 Ueii Clover ( 18 s per ewt . aud 5 per cent , on tho dutvj < 0 62 White ditto 45 68 Tares , small spring ( free of duty ) 40 to 44 , large .. U 50 biusead cake ( free of duty ) , Dutch , £ 7 , 10 s , £ 'J French , per ton £ 810 , £ 9 10 liaps cakes ( fruo of duty ) £ 5 0 £ 5 5

      Average Prices Of The Last Six Weeks, Wh...

      AVERAGE PRICES Of the last six weeks , which regulate the Duties from thi llth of February to the 13 th of February . , Wheat \ lfarUy \ Oats . Itye . iL ' eaos , Puaa

      , < r , .. is . d . s . d . s . d . i s . d . ) s . d . s . d . Week ending ; r' * ' Jan . 3 , 1 S 45 .. | 55 1 31 11 22 3 33 6 j 37 9 30 1 Week ending ! i I Jan . 10 , 1845 .. 56 3 3110 21 9 \ 33 111 36 8 38 11 Week ending ! i Jan . 17 , 1815 .. ' 53 2 31 11 22 3 34 9 86 9 39 8 Week ending Jan . 24 , 1845 .. ^ 55 7 31 8 J 31 10 ; 37 8 3 fi 1 36 S Week ending ; f j Jan . 31 . 1 S 4-3 . J 57 11 32 7 23 4 34 5 39 6 42 a Wuek vtidingi | J Feb . 7 , 1845 .. / 65 4 32 5 23 0 ^ 2 8 38 6 89 10

      Aggregate aver-i I J age of tho last' j ' . six weeks .. [ 56 1 32 1 22 5 31 6 | 37 6 39 4 London averages ( eliding ' Feb . 11 , 1845 ); 61 5 32 1 22 5 ; 34 6 37 6 39 4 Duties .. .. I 16 0 ; 6 0 6 0 \ 8 6 l 5 6 3 6

      Losdojt Smitjifield Cattle Market, Monda...

      LosDOjt Smitjifield Cattle Market , Monday , Fun . 1 G . —The importation of live stock under the now tariff , being a matter of considerable interest at this moment , not only to tho agricultural body , but likewise the great consuming class , we purpose prefacing our report of the proceedings in to-day ' s market with a few observations with respect thereto . At most previous corresponding seasons of the year ( arising from the Dutch ports , whence wc have been accustomed to receive the largest portion of the beasts and sheep into the metropolis , ns well as at the outports , being closed by ice ) , the arrivals of stock from abroad were on a very limited scale , so small , indeed , that they wero unworthy of special remark . This season , however , from its unusual

      niildness , tlio imports have considerably exceeded those of any former period , as must be evident from the returns we have from week to week laid before our readers . Towards the cIomj of 1 S 45 some of thy Dutch rivers were partly frozen over ; hence the operation of shipping cattle was a matter of some difficulty . This circumstance , however , acted as an incentive on the part of the Dutch graziers to avail themselves of other modus of conveyance for their stock hither than stcam-paekets ; hence sovsral sailing vessels , evidently built for the express purpose , and four of which have arrived in the Thames during the pa-st week , were procured , and the cattle was placed on board at the edge of tho ice . Th « nari-i gation having suddenly opened , with little or no

      ywsnoct of its being again closed this winter , tho steamers are now bringing their cargoes as usual . Wo mention this circumstance merely for the purpose of showing the efforts making by the continental graziers to supply our markets with live stock . Notwithstanding tho immense number of sheep and beasts which havo reached us from Holland and elsewhere , it is placed beyond a doubt , especially » s the snoeuhvtwns havo tnvnod out very profitable to those engaged in thorn , that those of the present year ( under tho inlluence of a total repeal of the import duties , should such a iiioasttre be sanctioned by tho Legislature ) will exceed in number , and perhaps in quality , those since the present measure has been in operation . _ Ihe experiments made in this country to CiUott ioretgti stock , imported in a lean state , having failed in almost every instance , owing to the change offood to the

      being prejudicial animals , it is fair to presume that tho future import * will go into immediate consumption , and have a depressing iiiuuence upon prices . Most of tho beasts which have as yet arrived hero havo been fattened in the various distilleries of Rotterdam , Schiedam , and llarlingen whanec we have received advices to the effect that there are at this moment nearly , or quite , twentv thousand beasts in course of fattening for markets ' a large number of which will be shipped in the next three months . During the pa-t week tho imports itito Loudon hava nm \ m \ n \ to 30 oxen per the John lut . l ln . ni Hamburgh ; 16 S cows , I oxen , 207 sheep nor tho Magnet , from l . L . i-lingen ; 73 n , w , - 3 0 x « ami ia sheep per sailine ; \ vs , ols » - „ , „ Schiedam 13 ' ««! , 11 cows , and 112 .-heep per the Columbine from uutwrtliim . 1 nc quality of tue . se imports has been a lull average one . At the outports scarcely am-

      Losdojt Smitjifield Cattle Market, Monda...

      arrivals have been reported . To-day w « had on « tfc 200 foreign beasts ami 300 sheep , nearly the whole of which . ' were disposed ol * at about previous quotations From our own grazing districts the arrivali of beasts ' up to thi « morning's market were somewhat leas than those exhibited on this day » c Might , but the | itT was decidedly good . The attendance ot buyers bei „ j somewhat extensive , the beef trade was itady , » | in aome instances , an advance on last week s prices of 2 d . per 8 lbs . A few of the very pnmeat Scots disposed of at 4 s . Gd . per 8 lbs ., hut tho more gcueral figure for that breed was 4 . i . 4 rt . per HID ., at winch a -ood clearance was effected . Tho drovers Irom X 01-. folk , Suffolk , Essex , and Cambridgeshire , comprised 500 Scots , homehreds , and gfcorthorus ; trom the northern district ? , 600 shorthorns ; from the western , and midland counties , 750 Hereford * , Devora , runts , Ac . ; from other parts of England , 350 of various breeds from Scotland , 100 Seots ; and from Ireland ,

      o 0 beasts 'i'he numbers of sheep were again small-, or about 8 , 000 less than at the corresponding market dav in 1845 -Mine old Downs moved off steadily at full prices . " In other kinds of sheep comparatively little was doing , yet the quotations *«« ™ PP « g «> . While commenting last week upon the « l « ng oft , „ the number of sheep shown nere jn 1 & 45 an inportal error occurred . Instead of the falling &**<»*

      Inferior coarse beasta . . . ' ° > Seeond quality ' ' ' ' t o i Z Prime large oxen . . > » " J Prime Scots , dtc . . . . * * * [ Coarse inferior shaep . . " ? ,. \ \ Second quality . . . . * j * 8 Prime e « arse woolled . . . * *¦ ' •{ >> Prim * Southdown . . . 5 l » S Large coarse calves . ** ; 10 Prime small " J J Suckling ealves , each . . . « « < " 0 Large hogs Nwt « naUvork « n • • * » £ * Quartor-old store pigs , each . 1 « v i- a HFlD OF CATTIE Off BALS . Market !

      ( From the Books of the Clerk of the . Beasts , 2 , 70 fi-Sheep , 18 , iM » -Calves , 53-Purs , - > 30 . Richmond Cobs Market , Saturday , Feb . 14 . - We had a fair supply of grain in our market to-day . Wheat sold from 5 s . Od . to 0 s . 0 d . j eats , & . 8 tl . ta 3 s . 8 d . ; barley , 3 j . 9 d . to 4 a . 0 d . ; beans , 4 s . 9 s . to 6 s . 0 d ., per bushel . Lwkmool Cons Mmvkbt , Mokdav , Feb . ICWohave this week had liberal supplies of wneat , oats , and flour from Ireland , but small of oatmeal . The arrivals from abroad have fallen 08 . Excepting a few sales of old wheat to the interior millers at late rates , the business in thatgrain during the past week has been of limited amount . The middling qualities

      of Irish new wheat have been ineffectually ottered for sale , though a reduction of 2 d . to 3 d . per bushel would have been submitted to . Flour also has been very dull and rather lower terms taken . We are still without demand ior oats , and price * gradually give wav : the best mealing quality may be bought at 3 s . " 8 d . per 4 olbs . Holders of oatmeal require former rates , but very little has been done in tbat article within the week . Barley , beans , and peas have been difficult to soil , and lower prices would be ac . cepted . The transactions under bond have been few ; one or two lots of Indian corn have changed hands at 3 ls . per 480 lbs . for yellow , and some Orleans partiallv sour flour at 24 s . 6 d . per 19 G lbs .

      Makciibstkr Corx Markkt , Saturday , Feb . li , —During the week the trade generally has been of an exceedingly lifeless character , and in a few transactions which occurred in ibur and oats buyers were enabled to supply themselves on rather lower terms . At our market this morning the business passing in wheat was of the most trivial nature , but prices remain without alteration . Choice qualities of flour , meeting but little attention , declined Is per sack whilst other descriptions were extremely difficult oi sale even at a greater reduction . Only a moderate demand was experienced for outs , which article must be noted fully Id per 45 lbs . cheaper . Prime cms o £ oatmeal , being in steady request , maintained their previous value .

      Hull Com Market , Tuesday . —The same inactivity , which we have so long had occasion to reeivd , prevailed in every department of the trade during t !«' . e past week . The show of wheat from the farmers at to day ' s market was good , and met pretty ready sale at last week ' s rates ; old and foreign in limitccl supply , and without alteration in price . We hara very little spring com of any description offering , but the demand is quite limited . Linseed cakes are offering at our quotations , with buyers at 5 s less mone \ . Rape cukes scarce . In tuiar . o but little doing , and the same remark applies te bones also . Wakhfiklb Corn Market , Friday . —The supplies of all grain are small . Only fine and dry samples of wheat supported last currency , whilst inferiors were nearly unsaleable . Barley without material change . Oats the same . Beans in request at Is advance .

      Birmingham Corx Exchange , Wednesday . - During the present week we have not had muca passing in wheat , but last week's prices are maintained . Malting barley difficult to dispose of at Is per quarter decline . Beans dull of sale . Oats might havo been purchased on rather easier terras . Newcastlr Cous Markkt , Tuesday . —Our farmers brought a good supply of wheat to market today , and we had also a fair show of samples from the coast , but the attendance of buyers being small , the trade ruled dull , even for the finest qualities , at lasfc Saturday ' s rates , whilst inferior descriptions were completely neglected . The supply of barley exceeded the demand , and little or no business could be transacted , although holders would have readily submitted to a decline of Is . per sack . Matt was looking cheaper . Beans and peas scarcely maintained their value . Oats and other grain sold slowly on the same terms as last week .

      Liverpool Cattlb Market , Feb . 16 . —The supply of cattle to-day was rather small , and sold at our last quotation * .

      Putuxttlroriiut Isaulvtfkt Asdthe \\ Iht...

      PutUXTtlROriiUT IsAUlVtfKT ASDTHE \\ IHTkNkORO . ^ —A former Paris gamin , who had , in consequence of sundry misfortunes , become a Pole , had obtained of a fellow cosmopolite a list of the generous persons living within the twelve arrondissemenu of Paris . Amongst thoso charitable individuals figured M .. Ismnbert , the deputy , better known as the friend of I the blacks . Our Polo called on him the other day ,, told him the old story of the campaign of lSS ' l ,, dwelt with eloquence on the miseries of exile , and 1 concluded by demanding some frifling assistance , " If you deny it , " said Gaminowski , " I shall be reduced to sell my cross of the White Eagle , the onlvv thing remaining to me in the world . " Tho beg * ari was fair and rosy , and M . Isambert dismissed film ,,

      apologising lor his being obliged to attend a rehearsal il at the Vanetes theatre . The disappointed Pole was s threatening revenge , whenpuWie rumour apprised ! him of the success of the Petit Mousse ( which ramie- rville is ascribed to the pen of M . Isambert ) , and explained that gentleman ' s last words . Our Pole im-imet lately rubbed hio face with yellow ochre , made e his hair as woolly as possible , and , in the shape of a a mulatto , boldly called again on the wtfctv raudevillis . s , who gavchim live francs and shook hands with him . u A week alter , the Pole returned to the charge , under « r the aspect of a real Ibo , soot having succeeded to ; o ochre . "Pray be seated , " said M . Isambert ;;; what is it that atlords me the honour ofvour visit , t , my dear black ? " " Me hungry ! " cried the Pole ;;; 1 me come from New York with American lord ; me inin France me free , mo hungry , thirsty , nild not 11 bit ofol

      broad . ' ' Here arc twenty wants for you , " raplio-ie-i 1 M . Isambert in his most gracious style , whieh " be tlie-ln ? i move readily usad as the Yarietes manager had jiatst sent him some of his author ' s dues . Tho Polo wept pt for joy , and touched M . Isambert to such a degree , ic ,, that tho latttr fell into his arms and embraced h ' mvm i like a brother . At length their sobs ended , and thehej Pole , mulatto , and negro withdrew . Ou re-etitevin ; n ;; his closet , M . Isambert happened to seo himself in liisus > { . ' lass , and found that his cheeks and his nose were of off a superb black . Ho fancied himself about tobebes turned into a negro , and almost fainted withdelightJuV It was some tune before this sweet dream was tlls-lls-ipelled . and M . Isambert could persuade himself thaHiatt his African visitor had favoured him , in return fuifom tits twenty francs , with the contents of a clumnov .-. — Pans Print .

      , A li ild Bor . —A singular discovery has been raaikadsls in Ucse days , at no great distance from our citnt *' In the little town of Dobrilusk ( formerlv belonsiiitiiisis to Saxony , but now included iu tho Potsdam circle-clee a boy has been found , of whose birth , parentage , o \ oDi exusence hitherto no account could be obtained bj by the erne authorities . He is ( Inscribed as barkinsin .-v with the dogs aud crowing with the cocks , but unaWabhl to pronounce any other human sound but the wonlonld father and mother" ( proving at least that lie uinmn * have been , and that recently too , in connexion witwitt real or pretended parents ) , and of so violent and ml urn controllable a temper , that the most trilling contrail-. ! -, diction ot his will puts him in a state of fury alaruaruu ing to all within his reach .

      Iiik Late Attrmpx at Murder and Suicide < e ¦ Brextforo -it will be in the recollection of of od readers that on iuesday . the 13 th of January las last 1 Uouw » Uwt , » wan , ft years of W . who was fa fill marly Serjeant-Major iu the Staffordshire Militiilitit stubbed Ins son , John Lowe , boot and shoemaker ? er i brent : ord-ond , and immediately afterwards cut hit lil own throat . Both father and son continued for sonsoni ilays in imminent danger—Thomas Lowe , at St S < yeorge ' s Hospital , whither he was removed ; a ; a ; t John Lowe , ut his own residence ; but for the he uu throe or four weeks they have boon out of danger air au recovering , and a eommmiieutioii to that effect ha , hat Wi been nudo to the local magutrales , a Jay n- ts ; tis a ; po iiued for an imiuiry into the transaction . Tlio ihe i quiry rook place on Alondiiy , when tlio father wr m cwiimitlw to take his trial at the Central Crimiiuiiii Court .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Feb. 21, 1846, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_21021846/page/6/