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BX ISNIST JONES , Air— " tteBatOeofmhedinden . * O ' er plains and cities far away , All lorn and lost the morning lay . When suuk the sua at break of day , lu smote of mill and factory . But waved the wind on Blackstone height A standard of the Inroad sunlight , And sang , that morn , with trumpet might , A sounding song of liberty . - And grew the glorious music higher , "When pouring with his heart on fire , Old Yorkshire came , with Lancashire , And all its noblest chivalry . The men , who give , —not those , who take The hands , that blest , —yet hearts that break - Those toilers for their foemen's sake :
Oar England ' s trae nobilit y ! So brave a host hath never met , Jar truth shall be their bayonet , "Whose bloodless thrusts shall scatter jet The force of false finality J Though hunger stamped each forehead spare , And eyes wer « dim with factory glare , Loud swelled the nation ' s battle prayer , Of—death to class monopoly ! Then every eye grew keen and bright , And every pulse was dancing light , Tor every heart had felt its might , The might of labour's chivalry . And up to heaven the descant ran , "With no cold roof 'twixt God and man , To dash back from its frowning span .
A church prayer ' s listless blasphemy . Bow distant cities quaked to hear , When rolled / j-orn that hLrbhiil the cheer , Of—hope to slaves ! to tyrants , fear ! And Sod and man for liberty ! Kirkstall Abbey , Yorkshire , August , 1846 .
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DOUGLAS JERROLD'SSHILLINGMAGAZINE August . London : FuuchOffice , 85 , Fleet-Street The two chapters of the Editor * sstory , "St . Giles and St . James , " contained in this number are very excellent . Here again we have '' Bright Jem , " I Car ^ ek " ih 3 immortalMuffin-m ake r , ** SnIpetori '' thetJsarer , "St . Giles , " and several other characters , all made to play their respective parts in that inimitable style which has made the writings of DoecxAs Jeeeold so popular . The following extract we commend to the attention of our fair readers , tiie utterance of such sentiments fcy the late "Job Caudle , " would hate been sure to hare procured for him the title of "Infidel" from the lips of his angelic wife , the ever-to-be-lamented Mrs . C .
THE FALL OP WOMAS . TFhen we remember that both sorts of millinery , male and female , are the consequences of original wicked ness , ought not the manly heart to shrink , and feel a frog-like coldness at an embroidered , waistcoat ! Ought sot woman , smitten with the recollection of the treason of her great mother , to scream even at the rustling of a pompadoar , as at the moving scales of a gliding snake ? She ought bat we fear she seldom does . Nay , sorostimessheactuaHy loves—determinedly loves-fine clothes , as though she had first waked in Paradise , like a queen from a siesta , in velvet and brocade , with jewels in her hair , and court plaster stars upon her cheeks . "With
learUxeakyng perveiseness , she refuses to admit the naked truth to her soul , that the milliner came into the world with death . Otherwise , could $ huosopny with its diamond point engrave this truth upon the crystal heart of woman , it would very much serve to lessen pin-money "We have heard it said—of course weimmediately wrapt our countenance in our -cloak , and ran from the slanders '—that woman fell for no other purpose than to wear & ae clothes . In the prescience which she shared with man she saw the looms-of the future vrorid at work , and lost herself for a short sarsnet . It is just as possible , toe , that some of her daughters may have tripped at tiie window of a mercer .
Good , too , is the following bit of political philoso phy , from the senatorial muffin-maker : — CAPSTICIFS VIEW OF MAGNA < 3 HARTA . Mr . Capstick had , he was accustomed to declare , furnished his room with a vigilant eye to his duties as a Member of Parliament . Over his mantle-piece was MagnaCharta , framed and glazed . "A fine historic fction , " he would say i " aheautiful legend : a nice sing song to send men to sleep , like the true and tragical history of Cock Robin chaunted to children . " He was wont to chuckle mightily at the passage—a fine stretch of fancy he would call it—about " selling or deferring
justice , '' and row it ought to be written in blood-red letters in the Court of Chaccery . " There is fine grave comeoy , in this sheet , sir ; an irony that strengthens the serves like a steel draught . They ought to hang it up onboard the Tower Tender ; 'twould make pretty reading for the free-born Englishman , kidnapped from wife and childrea io fight , find to DO Cat VOtO i heiOTO tGmlt S 0 ugfi about , by the grace of the cat . " And in this irreverent , rebellious fashion would the Member for Liquorish talk of Magna Charts . He called it a great national romance ; and never failed to allude to it as evidence of tfce value Of fine fiction upon a people . "Because it Ought to be true , " he would say , "they think it is . "
Theariideentided * Criininals , " is ably written . Truly does && writer say , " The distribution of the affairs of this world seems such a tangled web of arbitary arrangements—good and evil , right and wrong—that we cannot penetrate to the principle Which governs it . " Of Criminals it is well said , It is with those men who have not become actual criminals that any interference can be made with any rational hope of uoing them good . "When a man has tmee been convicted of an offence against life and property , he is a marked man for the remainder of his days—a social Cain , whom all who come near avoid . # * * * So ranch the more imperative is it on all to endeavour to Jceep them from etA , toj )«« nt that which , when it once occurs , is irretrievable iu its consequences .
Several other articles are contained in this number , concluding with a chapter from the " History of Yonng England , " detailing the principal events of the early part of the reign of Henry the third .
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PUNCH . Part LXI . London : Panel . Office , S 3 , Fleet Street . Some of the illustrations contained in this part are very good ; we must particularly notice Brougham as the " Apollo Belvidere , " and " Lord John in Peel ' s Clothes : " the latter is truly excellentveritable "hit . "
The Almanack Of The Month. August. Londo...
THE ALMANACK OF THE MONTH . August . London : Punch Office , 85 , Fleet-Street . The absurdities of the month are admirably hit off in ihiscapital "review of everything and everybody . " "A voice from a tub" introduces us to our old friend Diogenes , who , leaving bis tub , commences " a scamper through the world , " and * favours the readers of the " Almanack" with his observations on the sights he witnessed during the first morning of his pilgrimage : — I went into the town ; the shatters were all closed ; every streetwas fast asleep . i could hear one or two houses snoring quite loud , yet the sun was shining most beautiful . I felt inclined to ring all the bells and pull all the knockers , and begin bawling out " Fire 1 " How suddenly awake the whole town would have been I
I saw a little boy throwing pebbles at a window . Be could uot be mere than fifteen . Present' ? , the window was thrown up , a nightcap was thrust out and drawn in ., The street door wassJvJy opened , fhe boy stole in on tiptoe the mother said not a word , the father slept on unconsciously , and everything was as quiet as before . A li"ht soon afterwards appeared in the top window . A Candle burning in the broad daylight ] JPit emblem , 1 thought , of the boy ' s career . I examined the shops . In most streets a public-house ; in several more than one . They abounded principally at the corners Of thoroughfares—a sure sign I was in a town of gossips . People loiter at tie corners , say all they have to say , and then go in to drink eachothsr ' s hedtb ; only " health" is the wrong word for it .
Three shops , winch followed one another , interested me wonderfully . They were , first a public-house , then a pawnbroker ' s , then an undertaker's . AVhat an Epic ! I thoughf , the beginning , the middle , and the end . Why not have knocked the three shops into one ? One door would hare euffieedfor the three ! I noticed my friend of the thaik-pit leaving little measures of his cetaceous mixture at several houses . At one , there was an old man with grey hairs , evidently waiting to be let in With the milk . He was leaning to a post , and was humming something about not going home
till morning . Eis waistcoat was fastened by a single button , his stock was turned round , his hat looked as dissipated as himself , and take him all in all—which I should be very sorry to do—he looked like what I can fancy Silenus to have been in his old age . The door opened , and a young child came running o-it , half undressed , laughed , threw his little arms round the old man ' s neck , and , kissing him , called him " Father . " The old man put doivn the child hastily , and ran up stairs . I really felt for the old reprobate , though he little deserved it .
Several shops began to throw off their nig .: t clothes . The doors vanned as if half asleep , the windows opened their dropsy eyes , a wink at a time , and the body of each house seemed to stretch itself from head to foot , as one floor after another gave bustling indications ; of getting up . The Squares were the nest to rise , and the clubs
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the last . By noon the town was stirring " like one o'clock / ' with the exception of the Billy boy and the old man , who were « mta . bed .... Small be their-hcadaches when they get up !
Tbe Truth Seeker. August. London : Chapm...
TBE TRUTH SEEKER . August . London : Chapman Brothers , 121 , Newgate Street : Leeds , Dr . Jb . R . Lees , Burmantofts . ( . F *» "web pleased with most of the contents of this number , to some things we except , for instance a poetical rhapsody entitled " The Bridge of Death " which must have been written while th « author was under the influence of night-mare . This number contains a translation of the- celebrated Greek HT ** : J he r °£ of Aristophanes ; a beautiful tforest Sketch which but for want ot room we should have been tempted to transfer toour columns ; a notice of the life and works of the famous German
author Jean Paul Richter ; and lastly , the commenceme nt of the " Authentic memoirs of a elave " by one Archy Moere . So far as the narrative has proceeded Archy Moore ' s story is exceedingly interes ting , painting in vivid colours the abominations of slavery , in " Republican America ; " we shall be glad to see the continuation of these"Memoirs . " From the list of titles of the articles contained in this nnmber , the reader will perceive that the TrutA Seeker la a very superior production , having loftier aims and nobler purposes than the great majority of our periodicals . We earnestly wish the talented editors success , and with that view warml y recommend their neat and well conducted Magazine .
The Family Herald. Part 39. London: G. B...
THE FAMILY HERALD . Part 39 . London : G . Biggs , 421 , Strand . The great attraction of this Part of the Family KraM is the commencement of the new French tale ftom the pen of Eugene Sue , entitled " . Martin the Foundling ; or the Adventures of a Valet de Chambre . " The first five chapters are exceedingly interesting and give promise of a work second to none of M . Sue ' s productions . TVe anticipate thai the author ' s object is to exhibit the abominations of the present social system , especially as exhibited in the vices of the idle classes , and the misery of the French peasantry . We perceive that the evils of the present system of game laws in France will be
exposed with a searching and unsparing pen . Lastly , we anticipate in this tale a developement of the author ' s ideas of that social revolution which in his previous works he has demanded and championised . Such a work trill commend itself to the friends of progress , and will naturally commend its channel of communication to the English public , the Family Herald . The other contents of this Part are as usual excellent . We have no room for extracts , nevertheless we must give the following short and simple receipt selected from the weekly budget of " Family Matters ; " at the present time its extensive publicity must be useful ; even should it in seme cases fail it is too simple to do harm , and at least deserves a trial where the occasion exists : —
Biikrhcea . —A certain core for this complaint is found in rice water . Boil the rice , take the water , make it palatable with salt , and drink it copiously while warm . We never knew this simple thing to fail .
Efatjgtjeation Op The Scott Stat5je.
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EniSBrntfiE , -Saturday , August 15 . —This being the day fixed upon for the inauguration of the statue of Sir Walter Scott , the streets of oar city , from an early hour , presented signs of unusual bustle . Parties ef strangers , who availed themselves of the facilities afforded by the railways , entering Edinburgh , from the east and witst , were to be seen promenading through the town , having evidently come 'from the surrounding country to take part in , or be spectators of , the great national ceremonial . A
heavy ram having set in on the previous night , which continued till eight o ' clock en ~ tae morning of the inauguration , and no symptoms appearing of the weather clear , ing up , fear was entertained that the celebration of thii national undertaking would be marred . This fear , however , met with an agreeable disappointment , as the clouds began to disappear about half-past -one in the afternoon , ialf an hour before-the time when-the procession was to leave the High School , in which it was ar-| ranged that the various masonic and public bodiesskould meet and form into line .
So great was the anxiety manifested to witness the ceremonial , that shortly before twelve o ' clock , although a heavy rain was falling at the time , the streets through which the procession was to pass on its way from the High School to the Scott monument , were lined by dense masses of people . As the hour of two approached , the interest increased in intensity . The windows along the line of precession were filled with ladies and . gentlemen , while every-rising mound was covered -with-spectators . St , David's-street , which slcpingly fronts' the monument , and commands a complete Tiew of it , presented a most animating appearance . A dense mass of human beings , closely wedged together , occupied th * entire-street , the foregrourid-of which was relieved by a range of carriages filled Chiefly -by ladies , waiting- to witness the inauguration .
According to previous arrangement , the procession left the High -School at a quarter past two , by which time the weather Broke up , and the sun ' s rays enlivened the scene . The centre ef the line of route was kept-clear by a large detachment of the 3 rd Dragoons , whose -services were very effective . The procession was headed by the hand of the Srd Dragoons , followed by the Auxiliary Scott Committee , the Scott Monument Committee , the Magistrates of eastern Portsburgh , western Portsburgh , ( j & nougatv i Musselburgh , Portobello , Leith , and Edinburgh , the members of which corporations were attired in their robes of office , and were attended by their suite . Then followed the Masonic bodies , whose rear was brought up by the Grand Lodge of Scotland , decked out
in all the blazonry of freemasonry . A . mounted escort of Dragoons completed the procession , which arrived at the monument at about a quarter to three . The different parts of the precession having taken up the places assigned to them in the pleasure grounds , in which the monument is reared , at a signal given , a salute was fired by a detachment of the Iioval Artillery , who were stationed on the southeen bank of the gardens , opposite the monunveut . On the report of the first gun , the large canvass screen which had completely hid the statue of Scott , was withdrawn on the instant . As the beautiful outline t » f the representation of the illustrious deceased bnrstontheview , the assembled thousands gave rent to their pent-up feelings by one loud and long continued huzza , whieh made the welkin ring for several minutes .
The usual masonic ceremonies having been gone through , which occupied about half an hour , iord Glenlyoa and the Lord Provost addressed the company , after which , the procession returned to the High School . The style of the mounmeat is gothic , aud is designed in the form of an open cross , the spire of which is V . ) 0 feet in height . Under a groined arch iu the lower portion of the building is the statue of Scott , executed in Carrara marble by Hr . Steel , who has depicted with the utmost iidelity the features of the celebrated dead . Sir "W alter is represented iu a sitting attitude , with the ample folds off . Scottish plaid hanging loosely about him , his favourite hound , Maida , which lies at his feet , is in the act of lifting up its head to catch the expression of its master ' s countenance .
Absut six o ' clock a vary numerous party sat down to Dinner , in fas Music Hall , the Lord Provost in chair .
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Monday considerable excitement was caused at Uagenbam , Romfcrd , by a report that five of the police constables stationed at Dagenham , including the Serjeant , Parsons , had been apprehended by Superintendent Pearceanu other officers vf the detective police , on a charge of being concerned in the murder of the unfortunate man Clarke . The following were ascertained to be the facts . At the inquest , it will be remembered that a considerable portion of the time of the coroner was taken up with inquiring whether Serjeant Parsons was on duty on the night the unfortunate man , Clarke , was murdered , which inquiry was caused by one of the coastables stating to ili-s . Page ( a principal witness ) that he did dutv
for the serjoant on the night in Question . The constable denied that he had made use of such a remark but the jury , after a most patient investigation , were of opinion that he had ; Serjeant Parsons bringing forward witnesses who saw him on duty at twelve o ' clock on the night of ihe 20 th , and at one o ' clock aud three o ' clock on the morning of the 30 ih of June , when Clarke was missed . This evidence was given at the last meeting of the jury , and the coroner said they were all satisfied that Parsons had done his duty in a proper manner . Among ihe witnesses examined on the first meeting of the jury were constables Kimpton and Butfoy , who spoke to linding the body of the deceased ; the latter throwing suspicion on some parties living at Romford . On Saturdav last Butfoy attended th e examination of the parties brought before the magistrate at Ilford ,
on the charge of being concerned in the murder of Clarke , and subsequently he returned to the station at Dagenham , but on being wanted to go on duty he was absent . It was ascertained that he had been to Scotland-yard , and stated to the commissioners that the whole of the evidence that had been given by the police before the coroner was untrue . Superintendent Pearcc and other officers of the detective police were immediately sent to Dajrenham , After «« investigation , Serjeant Parsons , with Constables JJiekton , Kimpfcan , Fams , aud Butfoy , were ordered into custody , the superintendent feeling it his duty to resort to harsh measures , as gross perjury had been committed by some one . On Monday an investigation into the circumstances was gone into before the commissioners at Scotlaud-vard / but the result could not be ascertained .
^ West Jxpia . Pises . —Another arrival of this fruit has taken place , in this instance , at the port of Liverpool , by a vessel arrived irom Eleutheria and Nassau , New Providence , having 1 OoO dozens , or the large number of IG 200 on board . ' Secession from the Church . — Dr . Duke , of Hastings , with his lady , and all the members of his family , has , dunn ? the last few davs it is stated , conformed to the Roman Catholic Church
Monday Considerable Excitement Was Cause...
IRELAND __ v " > " ' . * ¦ ' -. - ...,. --- ^ HErfiiEPSALERS ,- , > - ~—Tan " Namok" and the Chartists . —In the Nation ef Saturday the following appears imoofi the notices to correspondents . — " We have received a printed address from the Chartists of England to the Irish people , with a request that we should insert it in the Nation . We desire no fraternisation between the Irish people and the Chartists—not on account of the bugbear of " physical force , " but simply because some of their five points are to us an abomination , and the whole spirit and tone of their proceedings , though well enough . for England , are so essentially English that their adoption in Ireland would neither be probable nor at all desirable . Between us and them there is a gulf fixed ; we desire not to bridge it over , but to make it wider and deeper . " DublinAugust 17 .
, Repeal AssociATiON . ~ -The usual weekly meeting was held this day in the Conciliation Hall . On the motion of Mr . O'Corinell , seconded by Mr . N . Maher , M . P .. the Chair was taken by Joseph Henry Dunne , jun . Esq . The Chairman , on taking his seat , addressed the meeting . The minutes of the last day's proceedings were next read , and Mr . O'Connell moved a vote of thanks to the Mayor of Limerick , and the other gentlemen from whom the address and remittance of a considerable sum of money had been received . Mr . O'Connell
next said that he had to announce that 50 , 000 signatures had been affixed to a petition against the Arms Bill now before Parliament . He had to move that the petition be not forwarded , for he was happy to be assured that the government , in accordance with the suggestion of the wishes of the Irish people , had consented to give up the bill . ( Tremendous cheering . ) Mr . J . O'Connell rose and handed in some remittances from Manchester , and took occasion to advert to some disturbances at a peaceful repeal meeting in that town by the advocates of violence .
Mr . O'Connell said he was afraid that there were several bad Irishmen in Manchester . It waslthe focus of the Ribbon conspiracy , and he hoped all the real friends of Ireland would help him to discover and denounce that conspiracy , Mr . J . O'Connell rose agaio , and stated that Lord John Russell was that night to bring the state of the people of Ireland before parliament , and to state the measures he thought large enough for their relief . He , on the part of Ireland , said that though the
Irish people ought to be thankful tor the kindliness of the people of England , yet he must say that that relief was a very small portion of the sums ot which Ireland had been robbed by the baleful Union . Mr . Ray next read a letter , speaking the sentiments of the Right Hon . Lord Ffreucu and his family , and against Young Ireland . Mr . N . V . Maher , M . P ., read a letter from Dean M'Donnell , of Cashel , enclosing upwards of £ W , subscriptions of several of the clergy of that Arch diocese .
Mr . J , O'Connell then read the following letter from Mr , W . Smith O'Brien , M . P . : — •« Dublin , August Utb , 18 * 8 . "Uy Be as Mb . IUt , —When , upon this day fortnight , I retired from Conciliation Hall , with a view to put nn end to a scene which was net less distressing to those who witnessed it than injurious to the cause of Ireland , and disparaging to the character of Irishmen , I indulged a confident hope that Mr . O'Connell would be enabled , upon his retun , to adopt such measures as would restore harmony in the Repeal Association , and reunite the ; efforts of Repeaters in every part of the kingdom . This ! hope has been -disappointed . Although unwilling toi say anything which can tend to wigen the breach which ! has taken place-in our ranks , I feel that entire Silence upon my part might be construed ac acquiescence in the late proceedings of the 'Repeal Association . 3 Jnder these circumstances , I am compelled to record my dissect
from the resolution by which the members and associates of tiie Repeal Association have betn deprived of their right to receive the Nation newspaper in consideration of their contributions to the Repeal Rent , 5 t is scarcely necessary for me to -disclaim any connexion with that journal ; boldest there should beany misconception upon the subjeet , I think it sight to state that I have never seen , previous to its . publication . any article written ifor that newspaper ; and that since the death-of my lamented friend , ihr , Davis , Iliave enjoyed very little personal intercourse or communication with any of the gentlemen who wrote in its columns . In the Xation , as well as in Other Repeal journals , opinions are , oocasionaUy < put forward with which I do not agree expressions -are used which I regret and condemn ; but whilst I-thus refuse to indentify myself wifh : & U its sentiments , I , pro-¦ fess and avow admiration of the ability with which it has been hitherto conducted . I admire it for the
extraordinary vigour of its-style , for the dazzlieg splendour of its prose , and for the glowing beautyof its verse ; for the absence of that scurrility by whieh modern journalism is disgraced ;; but above all , for its burning enthusiasm in the cause of Ireland . I sincerely believe that the aim ef its writers has been to raise Ireland * o her proper station amjngst the nations of-the earth'by the attainment Of national 'institutions , . aud by the mental elevation of her people to make her renowned in literature and science , in arts , and in arms—to protect and uplift the poor , without injuring the rich—to inspire patriotic sentiment without demanding servility of opinion—to . eombine respect for religion with enlightened toleration of adverse creeds—to unite the people of this land in one great glorious confederation , and upon the
basis of such a confederation to plant the standard of Irish freedom , supported on the « ne hand by I « yalty to the Queen of this empire , and , on the other , by the wisdutB ) virtuci and courage of an Irish Parliament . Believing that the Nation has rendered incalculable service to the cause of Repeal , I caunot but deeply regret its severance from the Repeal Association . If this proscription should have the effect of destroying toe journal , Ireland's cause will hare lost one of its most efficient advocates . If , on the contrary , it should be sustained by the public in honourable independence , the Repeal Association will have voluntarily throive array no inconsiderable portion of moral influence by losing its indirect control over & powerful onran of public opinion , I regret much that
it has been thought necessary tosubject to unfriendly and ungenerous criticism every expression which has appeared in the columns of this newspaper . If every article written iu the Repeal journuls of Ireland—if every speech made by the advocates of Repeal in the time of political escitenent were in \ u \* manner to he subjected to sinister interpretation , who amongst uscould escape censure t At a period when a popular oufbteak was really to be apprehended , it might have heen proper to have adopted coercive measures to restrain the use ofmenucing language ; but , assuredly , at no period during the last three years has there been less pretext than at present for interfering with the independer . ee of the Repeal press , either with a view to protect the Repeal Association from legal snares , cr to prevent the Irish people from striving
to attain a repeal of the union by means of physical force . For my part , although I have felt it to be my duty to defend men who hare been unjustly assailed , and , in doing so , have cheerfully sacrificed that popularity and' leader * sbip' which it is supposed that 1 covet so much . I firmly repudiate that I am desirous of encouraging the people of Ireland to struggle for their legislative freedom by an appeal to arms ; hut , on the other turnd , I will not consent to pamper the pride of England , or to encourage her oppression of ray country , by telling her that the Irish people have for ever forsworn the use of the sword , as the fin ; : l vindication of her national liberties . A multitude of painful reflections suggest themselves to my mind in connexion with the recent proceedings of the repeal association ; but ,, as the expression of them would
exasperate rather than allay dissension , I shall add no more than that I disclaim all participation in a course of policy which seems to me calculated to defeat the consummation of our hop'JS at the very moment when wc were upon the eve of a final and glorious victory , I canuot conclude this letter , however , without renewing to you , individually , the assurance of my unfeigned esteem ; and also gladly avail myself of this opportunity of gratefully acknowledging the uniform respect and kindness with which I have been treated , not only by Mr . O'Connell and his family , but also every member of the association with whom I have been brought iuto personal communication since my accession to the repeal confederacy . —I remain , my dear Ms . Ray , yom ' s very sincerely , « T . il . Hay , Esq .. " " WiLLUM S . O'BRIEN . "
Mr . 0 Cox . n'eu said , that there was much in this letter in which he could not coincide . He did not underrate the services of Mr . O'Brien , and would sacrifice everything but principle in order to induce him to return to them . lie had a letter from Cork , which deplored the secession of Mr . O'Brien . In that sentiment he a £ ree ( i ; but he could not invoke Mr . O'Brien to return whilst he maintained his physical force principle . That made their reunion impossible . It would subject them to the charge of high treason- This he said as a veteran lawyer , ami as counsel for Ire ' and . ( Hear , hear . ) There must be no physical fo -ce doctrine in their proceedings . The Cork people supposed that this made no difference , but he ( Mr . O'Connell ) insisted that it just
made the difference between hanging and succeeding in their great object . ( Hear , hear . ) The learned gentleman then enforced his favourite theory of moral force revolution , and deprecated the use ot the sword m the shongost terms , lie would have nothing to do with force , but he would with moral agitation . ( Hear , hear . ) It was by this that he had conquered emancipation ; and , by the same means , he would again succeed for Ireland . ( Hear , hear . ) He then ridiculed the bravado of the young Ireland party , who were only so ready to fiqftt , because no fighting was near . ( Laughter . ) As to Mr . O'Brien .
if he would only throw away his sword , they would gladly receive him ; but on no Other terms . He ( Mr . O'Connell ) had ever condemned the rebellion ot 17 'JS . but for that rebellion the English Government could never have carried the union . In short , he was the declared enemy of all physical force . We had a Government most favourable * to Ireland , and he hoped much from them ; but he did not hope that they would be able to supersede the necessity for repeal . Tho llepwil Association , at all events , should not stand in their way . They should have a fair trial ; and when they failed , the Association would still remain to agitate and have nothing to reproach themselves with , ( Hear , hear . )
Monday Considerable Excitement Was Cause...
. -yMfi r ^ -MjumN , a gentleman , who hasreeenllv . writtenia letter upholding -the principles of th e .. jeo ™ fr Ire . l ande ^ Mr . O'Connei , ! . immediately rose , and said he was not a member andconld not be heard . He had had the indescribable audacity to address to the committee an impertinent letter , which they had returned to him . it was very extraordinary that seatlemen would attempt such intrusions as this gentl ' eman thought to practise on them . Mr . Martin again attempted to address the mating , when The Chairman said he was not a member , and he could not hear him . .. The Repeal rent for the week was announced to be £ 229 Is . - 10 d „ after which , the meeting was adjourned till Monday next .
THE REPEALERS . T 0 UNG IHELANDISM IN KILKENNY . It appears from a statement in the Kilkenny Moderator , that a portion of the Kilkenny Repealers are in favour of the Young Ireland party . A meeting was held at the Thols & l a few days ago , for the purpose of considering the best means of supporting the Nation newspaper . Aldermen Cain and Potter were at the meeting , and the former addressed the assembly at great length ; and though in his speech he
endeavoured to inculcate the maxims of union and firm confederation amongst all repealers , he yet openly announced his determination that if the Nation was excluded by the Repeal Association , he would subscribe for it , and at his own expence supply it to the St . Mary's Repeal Reading-room . The further consideration of the question was ultimately postponed to Thursday evening nexfy in order that before coming to any decided resolution it might first be seen whether the Association would really exclude the Young Ireland organ .
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ANTI-SLAVERY LEAGUE MEETING . Konday evening a meeting of the members of this society took place at the Crown and Anchor . Among the gentlemen present we noticed J . Haughton , Dublin ; William . Howitt , Esq ; ., Itev . Dr . Thomson , H . C , Wright , . fee . George Thompson , Es . q . in the chair . The Cuairman , on taking the chair , said a few words would be sufficient to explain the circumstances which led to this meeting . At an ahti-slavery meeting , which was held ot Glasgow , it was resolredto invite Mr . ( Jamison to come to this country to aid the friends of humanity to overthrow slavery all over the world , That gentleman accepted the invitation , and at a meeting ,
which was held last Monday , it was determined to form an Anti-Slavery League , composed of persons who sympathised with those in America who were exerting themselves to accomplish the abolition of slavery in that country . Their mara object was to act in imitation of another league which had accomplished a great victory . ( Hear , hear . ) Everyone , of-every sect , was invited to become members , jfor which , all that was required was to take a-card of membership , which would bo given on the payment of one ' shilling , which would ferm a fund to defray expenses . It was also thought desirable that n public meeting tihould be held , that they might have the advantage of hearing those gentlemen , Who had come to tins country , explain the -State of the SEti-sIavery cacse in 'the United States .
Mr . James BadghtoR , of Lublin , - . proposed the following resolution : — " That we exteudthe right hand of 'fellowship to 'William Ifloyd Garnison , the undaunted ¦ and steadfast pioneer in'the cause of universal emanclpa . tion ; to C . Henry Wrijrht , the unwearied advoeateof the rights of humanity ; an 5 to Frederick Douglass , tbeselfemancipated bondman , and eloquent assertor -Of the claims Of his brethren-still in chains , and do pled ge our- ; selves to render all the aid in our ; power to these-fentlemen , and their devoteH coadjutors -in the prosecution of ; their holy purposes , for the extinction of American 1 slavery . " ; Mr . W . TiovETT having seconded'the resolution , j The Rev . Mr . IIfnton said he had risen 'under apainful necessity to object to the resolution , as he was : the friend of the 'American and Foreign Anti-Slaver ; Society , nnd it was-only on that account thatfhe inter- ' , posed hfedfesent , that it might not he supposed "that the resolution had passed unanimontly .
The resolution was then put , and Jcarriel -with five dissentient voices . Mr . 0 . H . Wright said there 'were three millions of slaves in America , ? a country which held that all men were entitled to civil freedom . 'He was the advocate of three millions of -slaves in a < slave . holdlng ^ republic .-These three millions of men were held as chatties , and ; were bought and -sold as such . He would-ask , had ; any man such a right in his fellow man by the law of God !—< fNo . no . ) 'Among thescthree millions-marriage ; could not be legally contracted . 'They could not be wit- ' nesses in a court- of law , nor a -party in a suit . 'Who were responsible for this state of things ? What were laws but bo much-parchment ? They then alleged the peculiar'institution of slavery . They wished to-shift the responsibility to that , ; but it was not the law , nor the institution of slavery , which was responsible , but-themen who uphald it . He then went onto state a variety of acts
of severity practised by slave-ownerg , some of whom even shot-their slaves who had absconded , which had been defended by ministers of religion , who held-that the parties } , a & a right to do what they pleased with their own property . 5 Ie should-conclude by moving the second resolution : — ¦ " That we regard with 'feelings of profound sorrow and humiliation , the fctate of the American churches in relation < to the question of slavery , and-would earnestly implore the various religious denominations of that country to discharge in all Christian fidelity , the duty of admonishing those professing Christians in America , who practise , or in anywise plead for the csistence of ihe foul abomination in their midst , who reduce the image of God to the condition of a chattel and a brute , and condemn to ignorance and perpetual bondage those for whom God died . *' Mr . W » . L . CUbnbson seconded the resolution . The resolution was then unanimously agreed to .
Mr , Frederick Douglass said they had heard that free Coloured men were imprisoned in the Southern Slates , but they had not heatd the reason , it was to prevent the propagation of their free opinions , and that the influence of these men of colour might induce the slaves to rebel against their masters . After a striking expose ol the horrors of slavery , he concluded by mov . ing the following resolution : — " That the American slaveholders , with their abfttors and apologists , are to be charged with denying God as the beneficent Creator and common father of the human va . ee , nnd the gospel of Christ , as of universal obligation and value ,
with perpetrating heathenism under the penalties of law , with overthrowins the marringeinstitution . and destroying nil parental and filial relations by legalising the traffic in slaves and the souls of men , and with exalting the manstealer above all that is called good . Hence it is the sacred duty of the friends of freedom throughout tha world to bear their testimony against all such , as the enemies of mankind , and to combine , in every suitable way , for the overthrow of that execrable system which , sustained as it is in the name of Christianity and Republicanism , strengthens the power of tyrants , and obstructs tho progress Of liberty in all countries . "
The resolution was seconded by the Itev . Mr . Solley , at ' . d agreed to . Mr . II . Viscest then proposed , in an eloquent speech , the following resolution : — "That the existence of slavery in the United States has strengthened the cause of despotism throughout the world , and this meeting earnestly appeals to the people of America to be faithful to their own declaration of rights , nnd to decree the extinction of this horrible sin ; and that the despot may no longer be able to point to America as a proof of the failure of Democracy , and thus divert attention from the discussion of principles which are ultimately to establish democratic freedom to all nations . " The resolution was agreed to , and after the customary vote of thanks to the chair , the meeting separated .
Sf.Kious Accioest At Hammersmith.—Last Eve-
Sf . kious Accioest at Hammersmith . —Last eve-
Ning Ari Accident, Of A Serious Characte...
ning ari accident , of a serious character , took place at the Broadway , Ilammersmilh . Shortly before eleven o'clock a splendid horse , drawing a Brougham , proceeded along the road from Kew towards London , having no one inside , and no driver on the box . On arriving at the Broadway , it came in contact with one of the Hammersmith Conveyance Company ' s omnibuses , which had just arrived from town , and which was setting down its passengers . At the time the accident occurred , there were still seven or eight persons remaining ill the vehicle , all
of whom , from the concussion , were thrown together with considerable violence , some of them receiving bruises . The pole of the omnibus was broken off , one of the horses so severely injured , that it will be found necessary to slaughter him , and the other had one of his legs broken in several places . Neither the Brougham , nor the horse drawing it , sustained any injury beyond a slight abrasion of the skin . Up to twelve o ' clock it had not been ascertained to lvhom the carriage belonged , or what occasioned the starting of the horse . Both the horse and carriage were stowed away in the stables adjoining the Sussex Arms .
RonuERr . — On Tuesday [ information was forwarded to the police of a daring shop robbery at Mr . Wyati ' s , 22 , Ebury-street , Piralico , a watchmaker , the shop being plundered of a number of valuable gold and silver watches , during the momentary absence of the attendant , with which tho thieves got clear off . _ _ Suicide of o . ve op tub Parish oukgews at BmoHTON . — On Monday morning Mr . Thomas Baldey , parish surgeon at Brighton , not making his appearance at tiie usual hour , his servant became alarmed , and on knocking at tho door she received inmates with
no answer . She then informed the whom he lodged , who sent lor the chief officer of police . The officer broke open the door and found Mr . Baldey lying in bed quite dead , with a small phial and a glass standing on the drawers at his bcitoidc . On examining the contents of the glass it was found to contain prussic acid . A coroner's inquest was held on the body in the eyeing , when it was proved that dceeascd had purchased an ounce of prnssie acid at a chemists , and it is supposed that he took the whole . Deceased had heen unwell for some time , and in an apparently low state of mind . The Jury returned a verdict of " Temporary insanity , "
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: i * : *» .-i **» Nfc . »« i , - -t .. r »^ ri ^> 'i . » v--, vt-. * --. . „ . jn- ***« is * -. *» - > . " < J ~ .--, *;' .- ' *\< l .- r . »*' -34- -w «*> -tfy ^ r . j » J , ' Funny' ' Epitaphs . —A burial-ground is hot ordinarily a place for amusement , buta good deal Biay be found in the Parisian cemeteries , in persuing the inscriptions on the tombstones . Here , for example , are two- "Here lies , < fec . He adored God , was a tailor , and paid his debts . Pray for his soul / ' Here lies , & c . His disconsolate family has in his memory caused to b 3 elevated this monument , winch they will always regret" i . e ., the monument . But there are others positivel y ludicrous , and I Will lay a budget of them before you . some day . Your readers must have heard of the " heartbroken widow , " who on her husband ' s tomb announced "that she sold WacWng , brushes , and vegetables as usual , on moderate terms . Supplies of fresh potatoes every day . "
Russia * Civilisation . —It is positively stated that a Russian nobleman , married to a French lady ef rank , was caught the other day , by the lady's brother , administering a severe thrashing to his wife . Justlv indignant , the brother seized the Muscovite and shook him violently , The Russian appeared perfectly astonished at anv one presuming to interfere when he was beating his wife—it was his right , he said . A married Russian lady , who came in at the moment , also assured the brother that it was quite a matter of course for a wife to be drubbed by the husband when she didn't please him ; and to show that she was perfectly serious , added that her husband often thrashed her . But these Muscovite proof of affection were not at all to the taste of the brother , and he accordingly removed his sister to her father's house . The affair has excited considerable sensation ; but it is chiefl y interesting as showing thei / ei-t ? advanced state of civilisation of the Russian
aristocracy . A Queer Case for the Doctor . —As Dr . D , of Paris , was returning home on Tuesday se ' nnight , from the Champs Ely sees , with a young and pretty wife upon his arm , he was met by a young man , in a great perspiration , and apparently much agitated , who cried out bo earnestly " Doctor , follow me ; a man's life is in danger , " that the doctor let go his wife's arm , saying that he would return as soon as possible . The young man proceeded towards the Boulevards bo rapidly , that the doctor was obliged to call to him to moderate his pace . The young man , however , still kept on , and Dr . D— soon lost sight of him . Not knowing what to do , the doctor waited awhile : but , as no one came to intimate where tho
patient was to be found , he resolved to return home , i naturally supposing that if he was wanted he should I be sent for . Upon arriving at home , lie was surprised to find that his wife bad not come back . A night passed over , and still no wife ; and , after various inquiries amongst the lady's friends without effect , the doctor " applied to the authorities , The investigation whieh was set on foot gives reasin to believe that the lady left Paris the same -evening , in company with a foreigner , In the train for Brussels or Ostend . Nothing , nowevcv , is yet known of the mysterious affair with , any degree of certainty . Smshfield Marker is to be further enlarged . It is intended to remove about twenty houses on the north side , which will give an additional space of nearly an acre of ground .
A : k ? lb Diseass . —The apples introduced into th © London markets'Suri « g'the present season are affected in a manner unknown for many years . The disease shows itself intbetspecdy decay of the fruit after it issgathered . "Bath Bricks , —It ts singular thai ; the only known substance frora which these bricks can be made IS a sludge or mad , deposited by the wer Parrel , and : that of such deposits it is only'that within a mile above and a mile fcelow the town of Bridgewater that will do . They are used , as 'every one 4 aiQwa , for eleanine"knives .- & e . —Tht Builder .
American Bar'Eloquence . — "May it please the lion , courtand gantJetuen of "the jury—the defendant in this case , wilfully and maliciously , with , all the'fury X ) f a fiend , emerged from the wild wilderness with all the terrific frenzy of a roaring lion , and with his gigantic strengthihe did then and' -there seize . my inoffensive-client byiihe collar—and tore his -shirt!—-Amer-iean Paper . The Feon Trade op Sorj 5 irSTAK ? 0 RDSniRE . —The Iron trade of South Stafferdshire is now in-a more flourishing condition than H has been for some time . Orders have been pouring : in from all quarters for railway Iron . A contract has just been-made by several of our large iron-masters for 8 , 000 tons of i ' ron for-the great Menai Strait Bridge , in connection with the Chester and Hcdvhsnd Railway .
Talma ' s Widow , —An old female , known by the name of the Widow Pr-oche , upwards of . 70 years of age , living in a very hnmJble dwelling in the Rue de "Tournon , in Paris , not having been seen bv the porter for two days going out to execute her 'little commissions , he became alarmed , and , going to the 'door , saw through a creviee the body of tbe old woman lying motionless on the bed . He immedi . etely sent to the commissaryef police , who arrived , bringiuc . i medical-man with him , but-when the door was broken open it was evident that medical aid was of no avail , as the poor old woman must have been dead some time . On examination it was found that the cause of her death was a long standing complaint for which she had never received any advice . On exfimiiMng- the papers of the deceased , documents were found which clearly proved that she had been the wife of the celebrated Talma , from whom she she had been divorced .
SicpEKDons Project . —At an elevation of 1000 feet in the Welsh mountains is situated Bala lake ; from it descends , on an average , through Llangollen bridge , one thousand' million gallons a day of the purest and most desirable water in the world . Of this eternal flood , Mr . Rawlinson proposes to airesl , at a distance of about forty miles trom Liverpool , some 30 , 000 , 000 gallons a day , and convey it in its primitive purity , uncontaminated by foreign substances , into every street and house in Liverpool ,
without [ pump , engine , aqueduct , or turncock . — Liverpool Journal . Fatal Accident . —An inquest wag held by Mr . W . Payne , at St . Bartholomew's Hospital , on the body of Thomas Olive , aged SI years , a groom , who on Saturday week last , whilst proceeding at a steady pace along the High Road , Barnet , was suddenly seized with a fit , which eaasecl him to fail from hh horse , whereby he received injury to the skull and concussion of the brain . He was removed to the hospital , where he died on Saturday morning . Verdict . " Accidental death . "
There is as Aristocracy among the slaves of the South , who , when they wish to be very severe on e « ch other , Bay , " Go lalong , half-price nigger ! you would ' nt fetch 50 dollars , and I'm wuth a thousand , State ot Trade . —An unprecedented stir exists here for the autumn trade at present . There is a very brisk demand lor weavers , principally at tartan fabrics ; and warpers and winders , in particular , have not been so much in request for a dozsn years past . This work for winders is a great relief to the fr » wn , and affords the means of support to many aged women who have long been in a very destitute condition . — GlasQDio Paver .
Newspaper Correspondents . —Assuredly they are a curious class ; but we have seldom received a richer communication than the following , which we print verbatim ei literatimx—" Sir ,- — when I senS you anything I should Like you to print it nearly the same and not to do as you did respecting the annevcrsity of the odd fellows Such . blunders is not approved off . "—Nottingham Journal , Religious Camp Meeting . —On Sunday , one of these religious gatherings of the sect of Primitive methodists which are so common , and attended with so much enthusiasm in America , took place in the centre of Blnchheath . The services commenced at nine o ' clock in the morning , and notwithstanding occasional showers of rain , continued without intermission until fire . The preachers were located in a
van , and the audience , consisting of about 300 who were evidently members of the connection , together with a large concourse of persons , whom the novelty of the scene brought together , were accommodated forms . After occasional short addresses from their elevated position , the preachers walked in procession , followed by the audience , to a short distance , where they knelt down in « circle . The elder then commenced with a prayer in the ceiitrc , and was followed extemporaneously and promiscuously by many of the audience , interrupted , however , frequently by the loudest ejaculations of the wildest enthusiasm . The religious ceremonies were interspersed with a variety of singing , in which the psalmody was popularised to some of our most modern song tunes , the " Huntsman ' s chorus , " and " Buy a broom , " being prominenb . With all their exuberance of feeling the proceedings were conducted with great decorum .
Ayrshire Moons . —Grouse shooting commenced on the 1-lth inst . Accounts represent the birds to bo stron" and wild . Sir James Boswell killed upwards of twenty brace on tho moors of Boghead , parish of Auchinleck . We have heard of several other cases in which considerably fewer were shot , and from all accounts it appears that the game i 3 rather scarce . Murderous Assault axd Daring Attempt at Roudery . —At one o ' clock on Saturday morning , two men , apparently labourers , cnllcd at Mr . Finan's , proprietor of the White Bear , Ilateliff-biglnwy , and had a pint of half-and-half , for which they tendered a sovereign in payment . Tho landlord , not having suftioict change , brought down a money bag , containing about £ 15 in gold and silver . In a few
minutes alter , two men , in the garb of sailors , who beyond doubt , were in league with the others , entered th-3 house , and . taking possession of tho bar parlour , called fnv somebcur . Mr . Finan told thorn that he did not allow strangers to occupy hia private apartment , but they , persisted in remaining , and ho was obliged to use force in puttins them out . They resisted , and one of thorn knocked the landlord down b y ( i heavy blow , whilst the other gave him a severe kick on the face , which rendered him insensible for a considerable time . As Mr . Finan supposed , the thieves must have boon disturbed by some persons passing by , for they decamped without their booty ; and though very severely injured , Mr . Finan . on regaining his senses , was glad to find that his money bag remain untouched .
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The False Prophetess , — The HeimmbHe Prophetess , it would appear , was not to be satisfied with , the . . drowning ^ of BO ,, many , ipoor « fi 8 heHneu - in ^ thfr Moray Frith , but thegood town of Inverness was to be swa lowed up by an ' earthquake , which was to take jjlace . yesterday '( Thursday ) . From this circiimstance ,-not a few of the'fair sextbokto the hills , eariy on the previous morning , bag and liaesage , eaving their stiff-necked and unbelieving husbands totiiwir fate— Ross-shire Advertiser .-¦ ¦ r ^ 3 a mm tV „ Goiuhuu , CoFFEK-uoTOB . JTr }} £ & , ^ V Jol J Vincent Smith , has been attended , by two turnkeys . He has exhibited no excitement
, or any material change . Outwardly hia deportment has been calm , but with an apparent in . ward strugelimf . JJe has expressed a strong desire to see his children , but has objected to see his wife why , cannot be ascertained , but it is inferred from the circumstance that the unfortunate deceased was her niece . .. The body of the ill-fated girl was , after the inquest on Saturday , conveyed to the vaults beneath the church of St . " Lawrence Grcshara-street , and her mother , who only arrived from Cambridge on Sunday , believing then that her daughter was seriously indisposed , was not undeceived until sha arrive ;) at Mr . WaHers ' s orf Sunday evening , when the truth was revealed to her — Globe .
New Sign of Death . —The following important discovery is calculated to be of great service in cases ot ' juspected death . The communication was lately mado to the Royal Academy of Sciences , Paris , by M . Ripault , who , in directing th » attention of members . to the discovery , observed , that it consisted in perfect fiaccidity of the iris when the globe of the eye is compressed in two opposite directions . If the individual be living , the pupil retains its circular form , notwithstanding the compression : if dead , the aperature become * irregular , and the circular form is lost . ¦
Dbath of Sm C . Wbthereix . —Sir C . Wetherell expired at half-past five o ' clock on Monday . evening , at Preston Rectory , Maidstone , from the effects of the accident , the particulars of which have been fully recordedin this paper . He breathed hia last in the presence of his nephew , Mr , Nathan Wetherell , barrister , Mr . Peach ( his clerk ) , « fcc . . fee , being foe . some time speechless , and indeed we mignt add r from tho moment of the accident on that day , quite ^ unconscious of all that was passing around . He sueseeded on . Friday va Breaking two or three timesi as e have already stated , in a subdued manner , and recognising his valet only . : There was a strike among the railway labourers between the Aln and the Coquet , on the Newcastle and Berwick line , on Monday week . The men stood out for 4 s , a-day , and their terms were acceded to .
JoUuNEYMEtr GfrtRMEftT Droits . —Oh Tuesday evening , a meeting of members of the above trade was - held at the Parthenium Rooms , St . Martin ' s-lane , in compliance with a resolution agreed to at a former meeting , for thepurpose of forming a society , for the protection of those workmen ( if any ) who are thrown out of employment through supporting the peaceful attemnt now making to reduce the hours of labour from fourteen to twelve per day . Mr . J . Boodle in the chair .. Mr . Jewell , secretary , read the proposed rules , from which it appears the society is
to be governed by a President , Treasurer , Secretary , and Committee of twelve , elected quarterly j each member to subscribe threepence per week , and when out of employment each member fo receive ten shillings per week . The various rules were gone through seriatim , and agreed to , after which , thanks were voted to the Chairman , and the meeting separated . Coloured Suffrage in Connecticut . —The Conneeticut House of Representatives , by a vote of 111 to 63 , have voted to submit to the people the question of so amending the constitution as to abolish all distinction of colour in respect to the privilege of
voting . Desfkbatb Fight in a Stamojj-House . —On Wed « - nesday morning , at an early hour , one of the most "desperate fights took place between two females , ana in the face , of authority that ever was witnessed . Two females were brought up in custody on gross charges of drunkenness at Bow-street , when one , stronger than the other , commenced a most murder ' x » us assault on her companion . Everything for a time presented a most fearful scene of confusion , but , with the aiisistance of six men of the reserve , the fair fugilis * was removed to a cell , threatening the inspector and every officer present with ulterior vengeance ., The female is understood to bevevy respectably connnected , but a most desperate character when diiink .
Death : of Baron Dedel . —We have to announce the demi se of his Excellency Baron Dedel , the Netherland Minister at this Court , which event took pla e ^ on Mond . vy last , atiiis residence inWilton-cresc . fcn j- - Potato bs phom Van Diemen's Land . —A ship arrived in the London Docks from Hobart Town , has brought 4 ,. ? 29 bags of wheat , 243 bags of flour , and among a variety of other articles 200 baskets of po--tatoes . the j > roductJkm of that distant colony . CAMBBifin ^ t Fair . —On Tuesday , at twelve o ' clock . ' the fair on C amberwcll-green commenced in the usual manner by be utmg of gongs , firing of cannon , and an extremel y lar ^ e supply of discordant instruments of every variety , v * hich were brought into active service for the ^ ecasion . The opening having been completed the festivities of the day commenced , and were kent up until siK p ' elociX on Tuesday , when the company werejsuddenly put tfl night by an unexpected shower of rain , which increased and continued , for several hours . The booths , sh ^ ws , & c „ were verv nnmAr .
ously filled during the day ;« and the line of road from the Elephant and Castle to Camberwcll , was crowded with thousands of fair-goinu ' foIks - A large body of police officers of the P division were on duty for the purpose ot preserving order anJ for the detection of the light-fingered gentry , whcjge , ierally reap a rich harvest at the metropolitan fair * . JJie fair will closeon Thursday night . A Large Flight of Locusts passed . wer the town of Sunderland on Monday evening . T / mv hoveredovee the neighbourhood of Hendon , am * rmmbtraahghted on tho hedges there , till , on a craved begin--ning to collect they took their flight towards the south , They appeared to conduct their migration inclose company . Several of them were caught . lire Society fob Improving the Coxnmox of ' the Labouriso Classes , with which the Labourer ' s Friend Society is now united , has just received the munificent legacy of one thousand pounds , bequeathed S ? , ^ , ^ wdl of the late James Tomlin , Esq ., o £ West Mailing , Kent .
Extent of the TJ . yited States . —The United States have a frontier line of more than 10 , 000 miles . We have a line of sea-coast of 4 , 000 miles , and a lake coast of 1 , 200 miles . One of our rivers is twice the size of the Danube , the largest river in Europe . The Ohio » 600 milos longer than the Rhine , and the Hudson has a navigation 120 miles longer than the rhaines . the single state of Virginia is a third larger than England . Ohio contains 5 , 120 , 000 acres more than Scotland . From Maine to Ohio is further than from London to Constantinople , and sowe might go on and fill pages , enumerating distances , rivers , lakes , capes , and bays , with comparative estimates ol size , power , and population . —New . York Sim .
Convictions under Lord Ashley ' s Act . —Three convictions , in the mitigated penalties of £ 5 each , have lately taken place before the bench of magistrates , at Crickhowell Petty Sessions , under Lord Ashley ' s Act , for preventing the employment of women and boys in mines and collieries , and the payment of labourer ' s wages at public houses . Stringent measures , however , are about to be adopted to maintain the integrity of the act . Steamboat Competitisnon the Thames . —Passengers arc now carried from London-bridge to Richmond and back by the steam boats for eight pence .
Dabiso Ronwrnr . —On Monday evening , between four and five o ' clock , a well-dressed man , apparently about thirty years of age , tall and thin , fair complexion , nnd carroty hair , entered tho bar parlour of the David and Harp public-house , Limehouse , during tho absence of tho landlord , and after stating that he wanted to write a letter , sent the waiter , a lad , for a sheet of paper . Another man , no doubt a confederate , kept Mrs . Dane , the landlady in conversation at the bar . When the lad returned with the paper , the man in the bar parlour said he should not want it , and directly afterwards left- the house . The other fellow followed him . They had not been long gone before the landlady missed a japanned tin cash-box , containing 17 or ' IS sovereigns , £ 23 in silver , a Bank of England note for £ 10 , a cheque for £ 7 payable at Messrs . Iiankey and Co . ' s . Immediate pursuit was made without success .
Contagious Diseas / ss Prevention Bill empowers boards of guardians , on tho receipt of the certificate ot a medical man , to complain of the existence of nuisances , and the justice to whom the eomphmb is made is required to issue an order for the removal of such nuisance . The order , or a copy of it , is to bo served upon the owner or occupier of the premises , or where service is impossible to be affixed to the premises . If tho order be not obeyed , the board ofguarliians may enter on the premises , and remove the nuisance . The cost and expenses incurred by the guardians may be recovered from tho owner or occupier of the premises in which the nuisance existed ,
but in cases of poverty the expenses may be remitted . The Lord President of Council , & n . is em powered to issue orders at any time , to prevent the spreading ot contagious or epidemic tleseascs in England . Orders are to be certified by a clerk of the privy council , and received as evidence . Penalties arc imposed for the violation of orders , and when the offender is not able to liqudatc ttictu , he mav be committed to prison . The penalties thus levied aro to be applied to the relief of the poor . Orxters of council made in pursuance of this act are to be laid before parliament . The justices may order payment of monies expended fi . ii' the purposes ol this act .
Asotiikb Case of Stabbing . —On Monday evening , an attempt was made , in Ilydc-stroet , l > oonisbu .-y , to assaosiuatc a man of the name o ! bti Uyun . The perpetrator of the atrocity is named r incli , and it is supposed some kind of trading led to the outra"C The assassin took his victim quite unaware , mid made two blows at Wu » , inflicting oil him two . « 'Vor 6 iroimils . Sullivan was conveyed to the hospital , aud Finch , after some resistance , was taken into custody .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Aug. 22, 1846, page 3, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_22081846/page/3/
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