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      8 The Northern Star Novembeii 24, 1849

      8 THE NORTHERN STAR Novembeii 24 , 1849

      Irish Election Reminiscences. To The Edi...

      IRISH ELECTION REMINISCENCES . TO THE EDITOE OF THE DAILY SEWS . Sin , —I shall now proceed with a sketch of the Dungarvan election of 1831 . I say a sketch , as a complete narrative would occupy par entirespace . On the 29 th of April , 1834 , the House of Commons divided upon the motion of O'ConneHfor a repeal ofthe nnion , toe numbers being—aves 38 noes 523 We

      , ; , . did not anticipate the support of a greater number , nor did the government imagine that "we should have secured so many ; however , as Ireland then constituted the government's ** greatest difficulty , " they determined to turn the result to tho best account ; and npon the following day , the government and their supporters presented the resolution in person to his Majesty , and subsequently upon the same day took their seats in their court dresses .

      This was considered a great triuir . ph over O'Connell and the Repeal party . In a very few days after and before the Whig enthusiasm had abated , the election for Dungarvan took place . On the Sunday previous to the day of nomination , I received a message from O'Connell , expressing a wish to see ^ me at his own house upon most urgent importance to him and to Ireland . I ¦ waited upon him in the evening , when he toid me that the defeat of Mr . Jacob at the approaching election for Dungarvan would be

      the death-blow to Repeal . He said , "My son John is going to accompany Jacob , hat , my dear Feargus , his presence will "be of little avail without your assistance , —will you go ; as vre have to contend against the Devonshire interest , Ihe Beresford interest , the government interest , and strong local interest , as well as prejudice ? " I immediately replied , "I will go , and return him against all interests ; " and upon that nighty Mr . Jacob , John O'Connell , and myself , started by coach to Bristol , and thence by steam to Waterford .

      We entered Dungarvan shortly before tbe nomination in a carriage and four , and were met by an immense number of the population from the surrounding districts . I appeared as counsel for Jacob and general agitator . Pnrsell 0 'Gorman , now an assistant barrister , and some other professional gentlemen , -were counsel for George Pierce Barron" ! the opponent of Mr . Jacob . Mr . G-alway , formerly member

      for Dungarvan , and agent for Messrs . Beamish and Crawford , brewers , and possessing imzmense influence , was the most virulent opponent of Mr . Jacob , and the most enthusiastic supporter of Mr . Barron . The town was occupied with troops , and an immense police force , the latter commanded by Mr . Jones , a stipendiary magistrate , and a violent supporter ofthe Whig Government .

      On the hustings Mr . Jacob made a speech . a most ferocious speech , which , considerably shook the confidence of many of our supporters and I at once discovered the awful difficulties against which I had to contend . Mr . Jacob , John O'Connell , and myself , together with many other supporters of Mr . Jacob , were very hospitably entertained at the house of a Mr . Fovrer . We dined together after the nomination , and upon Mr . Power asking John Connell to take wine with him the gentleman who sat next me inquired most anxiously , " Is that the Liberator s son V Ireplied , " Yes . '' He rejoined , ** Oh , what an abortion ! Why

      did you bring him with yon ; he'll ruin us V WeB , not to weary the reader with details , 1 will now proceed to describe our mode of proceeding . Many votes hong upon the life of Lord Burlington , and the voters being perfectly aware that the Devonshire interest was in favour of Pierce George Barron , were very naturally deprived of the free exercise ofthe franchise . I saw the difficulties against which our party had to contend , and therefore I was aware ofthe energy that was necessary to overcome them . I remained to a late hour of each night jigging , dancing , telling stories , aild laughing in tho different public-houses ¦ where the voters were assembled . In the

      morning , open jaunting cars were despatched by the opposite party to bring np their outvoters . I had a staff at every entrance , and remained myself at the principal one ; we stopped every car , and explained the nature of the contest to the voters , the majority of whom were under the influence ofthe agent ofthe Duke of Devonshire , and were under the impression they were voting for his grace . The weather was literally melting . There was an iron-gate at the entrance to the pollings fcooth , which was guarded by police with fk < jd bayonets . The police were commanded by the stipendiarymagistrate , Mr . Jones , who ! subsequently proved in the House of Commons to

      have acted in the most partial and unjustifiable manner . Many and many a voter did I carry on my hack through the street under the broiling sun , and many a stand-up fight I had in the streets with respectable parties who endeavoured to smuggle my goods , but I never lost my man . Upon one occasion I was carrying a big fellow upon my back , when his wife followed and said" , " Wisha , Jim , you'll get £ 5 if you'll come and vote the other way , and shore the childer are stoma . " Upon hearing this appeal I quickened my pace , when the anxious mother rushed forward , made a grab at her husband , caught me by the waistband of the trowsers , and split them literally in two , she retaining the largest half of tho spoil .

      The soldiers , who were my greatest friends in consequence of the brutal conduct of the police , and a large number of whom were present , burst into roars of laughter , I ran away with my man half naked as I was , and , in spite of the bayonets ofthe police , I polled him . In this manner I contended against the fearful odds opposed to me , keeping pretty even with my opponent until the fifth and last day ofthe eletion , when the news of the death of Lord Burlington arrived , a circumstance calculated to have a considerable effect upon

      over forty voters , yet unpolled tenants of the Duke of Devonshire , and whose holdings were dependent upon his life . WSen this news arrived the committee were assembled at Mr . Power ' s . They began to despair ofthe result , which they said would hare been different if I had allowed some money to be expended . I replied that I would rather . lose the election than carry it by the casting-vote of a bribed man . We had some angry words . I dissolved the committee , and said I would be responsible for the result myself . I immediately called for pen , ink ^ and paper , and wrote a letter not in the terms in -which John ConneH ' s is

      couched , but as follows : — Mr beak Sm , —I beg to inform you , although it is private , that it is sot the intention of his Grace the Duke of Devonshire to exercise any influence over his tenants ; but if he was inclined to do so , it would be ia favour of Mr . Jacob , although his grace is not a repealer . This would be his course , because he likes fair play , Yoor obedient Servant , Ebesezee Hchbcg . I handed the letter to a trustworthy man , and told him to bring it to me when I was addressing the people in the market-place , "before the polling commenced . I said , "Do you come upon the hustings ; I'll put the letter in my pocket , but do you press me to read it . "

      Ho came with the letter as I was in the middle of my speech , and did press me to read it . I was obliged to read it three times . The effect ¦ was electrical , and in less than an hour after the polling had commenced we polled every one of tbe waverers , which , I think , p laced Mr . Jacob forty-two er forty-three above his opponent In the evening the streets were covered with lighted tar barrels , and I being as enthusiastic as man could be , and more active than most men , to the great Relight ofthe spectators jumped over every one of the Hazing tar barrels—in fact , it would be utterly impossible todescribe the mad enthusiasm of the people . ¦ Now as to Colonel Carry ' s indignation , Which John Cornell describes thus : — .

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      It was announced that Colonel Gurry , agent to the Duke of Devonshire , had suddenly come into town : Moody mth sparring—fiery red with haste ! in a perfect storm of fury against a forgery which he had been informed had occurred of his name to a pretended letter from him , authorising Ms principal ' s tenants to vote according to their consciences . He indi gnantly denied that heererhnd got , and therefore denied that he ever had transmitted any such permission from his Grace the Duke of Devonshire ; aud lie sent a most indhniant summons to

      Mr . Feorgos O'Connor to deliver up the letter at CMC 01 stand charged uith the forgery . The summons was most promptly and immediately complied with by Mr . O'Connor : when it turned out that so great had been the astonishment of fnend and foe at the contents of the body of the letter , in the morning , that they had forgotten to ask for the name written at the bottom of it , which was not that of the representative or any subordinate ofthe house of Cavendish , but one of a much more extensive family , inasmuch as the name was "Ebenezcr Humbug . "

      J $ ow the above is as correct a specimen as John Connell has furnished of other facts , the fact being that I never saw Colonel Currythat I never had a line from Colonel Currythat I never bad a message from him in my life . As I before stated , the admissibility of every voter in Ireland is argued by counsel . The returning officer at this election was a perfect old woman , while Turcell O'Gorman , the counsel for Mr , Barron , and formerly secretary to the Catholic Association , was a very shrewd fellow . U p on ono occasion he cited the Eoad Act , 36 Goo . IIL , as a legal disqualification

      against a great number of voters . He knew it was all moonshine , but the assessor listened to him with great patience and at considerable length , and then turning to me said , " Mr . O ' Connor , don't you think that that is a very valid objection ? " I replied , "Decidedly , if the Act had not been repealed . " "By what statute said he ? " "By tbe nine thousandth nine hundred and ninety ninth of Nebuchad nezzar the King ofthe Jews , which I have not withnie , but itis in my portmanteau , and which is just as applicable to the case as the Road Act cited by my learned Mend . " 'J . Is it to Mr . O'Gorman ? '' inquired the assessor . Mr . O'Gorman laughed , and gave up the point .

      Just before the election had concluded Purcell O'Gorman said to me in a great rage , " However the election may terminate we know the fellow that forged Colonel Curry ' s name ; we have sent to Lismoreto arrest him , and we are determined to prosecute him for forgery . " Ireplied , "Now , O'Gorman , don't yon be so vindictive to your own relatives ; the writer of that letter , as you will admit , when you see the name , has been your best friend and your nearest relative . " I showed him the letter ; he read it , laughed most heartily , and exclaimed , "A fair dodge ! A capital dodge ! Ton have done it , Feargus : I thought there was no chance for you . "

      When I returned to London , O'Connell embraced me . "Oh , " he exclaimed , " what a glorious triumph for Ireland and Feargus both John and Jacob informed me that no one but yon could have beaten the enemy . " In conclusion , I have merely to state that Mr . Crampton , then Solicitor-General for Ireland , and now a Judge , had forwarded £ 200 , and promised ^ 300 more if required , to aid in returning Pierce George Barron j that I arraigned him , the present Lord Stanley and other parties connected with the Government , in the House of Commons , for their unjust interference with the Dungarvan election ; that Mr . Lyttleton , then Secretary for Ireland , undertook to defend them , but utterly failed and broke down .

      In my next I will give you an account of the opening ofthe great county of Cork in 1832 , and the difficulties against which I had to contend ; and I shall continue the series until I put your readers in full possession of all tactics and manoeuvres connected with Irish elections . Your obedient servant , FEABGUS 0 'C 0 " ! W 0 B .

      Public Meeting For The Election Op Deleg...

      PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE ELECTION OP DELEGATES TO THE ENSUING CHARTIST CONFERENCE FOR FINSBURY . A public meeting was held at the Assembly Rooms , TheobahTs-road , on Tuesday evening , November 20 th , for the above purpose . Mr . "William Allsdii having been called to the chair , said that this movement was not started in opposition to any other at present iu existence , but simply to re-organise the great Chartist body throughout the Kingdom , and for the ultimate obtainment of the great political rights contained in the People ' s Charter . ( Loud cheers . ) The chairman then apologised for the absence of Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., on the ground that he was gone to Ireland on a most important mission—that of creating fraternity between the two people . ( Loud cheers . ) He likewise read a letter from Mr . T . Cooper , stating that he should , from his business arrangements , be compelled to be one hundred miles from London , or otherwise he would have been happy to accept their invitation .

      Mr . G . W . M . Rev . voids , who was received with loud cheers , moved the first resolution , as follows : — "That in tbe opinion of this meeting the present state of the country , the high rate m which the people arc taxed , and the depressed condition of the working classes , require a change in the constitution , which can only be secured by a powerful and energetic agitation for full , free , and fair representation of the whole , people in the Commons House of Parliament , upon the realisation of which depends the future liberty and well-being of the working classes . This meeting further declares , that the establishment of this meeting is not intended in any way to interfere with any association for minor reforms , but solely to secure to the people , in the

      shortest possible time , a voice m forming the institutions under which they live . " lie said that although a member ofthe council ofthe Parliamentary Reform Association , he had ever been an advocate of the glorious principles contained in the People ' s Charter—( loud cheers)—and henco he had seen the necessity of a working men ' s movement to effect that most desirable object . This caused him to take the initiative , and convene the preliminary meeting of acknowledged peoples' friends at the York Hotel , which had eventuated in that and similar meetings , for the purpose of electing delegates to a conference , ta i-eorganise—and , he trusted , to reanimate—the Chartist movement . They were met , and resolved on a peaceful , legal

      and moral agitation for their just rights . ( Hear , hear . ) "When the glorious Republicans were sweeping despotic kings from their thrones , when fathers were grieved at the sight of their children starving before their eyes , much—very much should be allowed for those who had exceeded what was called the bounds of prudence- ( hear , hear)—and hence he never had , or would attempt , to cast odium on those who had , or were now suffering imprisonment , or upon the g lorious dead . ( Loud cheers . ) Loving as they did the very name of Chartism , and prepared as they were to stand by every scintilla of Chartist principle , let them bo tolerant and forbearing to others . A base press had dared malign that Charter , although they could

      not adduce one line of argument against its principles . ( Hear , hear . ) "We have a party on the Continent caned the party of "Order , " who are the reactionaries of society—the Haynaus , & c , Ac , who are the executioners of the people and their patriots ; but . notwithstanding this , he must invoke them to peace , as they bad also a party of " order " in this country , who , with a general or two at their head , would he but too ready to cannonade the people . ( Hear , bear . } Mr . Reynolds here drew a graphic sketch of the House of Commons , showing that eloquence and sound logic was thrown away upon it ; proselytism was impossible , as men went there to vote , and not to reason . The minister could always calculate his majority

      before the vote was taken , and hence the necessity for a reform of that House , in accordance with the principles of the Charter . Then your O'Connors , Thompsons , and Foxs might serve you . The family name of Bedford would be no longer of any service , as the aristocrats would walk out of one door , as the men ofthe people walked in at the other . ( Loud cheers . ) He believed if they put forth their strength as became men , this great " consummation" could be effected in two years . Liberty appeared paralisedin Europe at present . In France they had a man trying to make an Emperor of himself—in Prussia they had an half idiot—and at Rome they had the semblance of a crazy Pope . But the Ball of Freedom would again revolve—Libertv would acain

      be iu the ascendant , and then even in this—our England—no minister would be found strong enough to keep down the rights of niefli ( Great applause . ) Mr . Towxsesd perfectly agreed with the previous speaker in the necessity for a moral agitation , and should much like to see a union ofthe good men of all classes , to effect the object in view . "What a glooming picture did that country whither Mr . O Connor was bow gone , present to our view : and yet how often was the glowing picture presented to us of our " empire on which the sun never sets ;" but far better would it be for Englishmen and Irishmen if they had acottage and a bit of land in which to shelter and feed their wives and children . The recent letters in the Morning Chronicle- ^ "Labour and tha Pow " -aad ably elucidated and

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      illustrated " the condition of England ' s question . " ( Cheers . ) Mr . Townsend then entered into a disquisition of the means adopted by the spies—Davis and Powell—to entrcip the people-, their feelings sharpened by hunger and excessive toil , whilst many of those unfortunates were stitching away in the fumes of arsenic , emitted from the flickering blue light ofthe guttering candle . He did not wish to excite their passions by appeals to their wretched and forlorn condition , hut he wished them to take such steps as should prevent tho recurrence ot such things for the future . He would like to work upon the plan of conciliation , and he thought a better Chartist speech had never been delivered than that of Lord Nugent , at Drury-Iane . ( Loud cheers . ) lie invoked them all to press onward , and he

      believed if they did so they would achieve a strength that would he irresistible . Mi-. G . J . Habxbv , amidst loud applause , came forward to support the resolution , and said , he could have wished Lord Nugent and others had been really with them ; if they were they should see them at such meetings as these . ( Hear , hear . ) Were the middle classes with them iu verity and truth a much closer alliance would have been formed ere this ; the frequently attempted educational and colonial reforms , whilst one woman got more for her support than was awarded for education , and the colonies wore still unreformed . Mr . Barney showed clearly that we had no controul over the legislature , whilst the revelations in the Mor ning Chronicle , relative to " slop workers" ' '

      agricul-, tural labourers , " " clothing colonels" with their £ 8 , 000 per annum , and our social , or anti-social , state . " These , letters will effect more than the philosophy ofthe Chronicle ever dreamed of . ( Loud cheers . ) A few years ago Englishmen might have been satisfied with tho lopping off of a few taxes , and would have lifted the money-changer and the middle-class man triumphantly into the legislature as his representative , but now they would demand " Home colonies ; " and if reforms were delayed much longer they might demand a nationalisation of landed property . ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Harney here announced the intention of the men of London to hold a meeting to fraternise with Ledru Rollin and his brave compatriots , which announcement

      was greeted with tremendous cheering , during which Mr . Harney resumed his seat . The resolution was adopted ' unanimously . A Crsmxiuar , from the body ofthe meeting said , he could not see how any Chartist , joining , the tanks of the Parliamentarians could serve the cause of Chartism particularly , as the middle classes had been always so ready to put down tho working men . De could see nothing honest in the middle-class movement . He thought the best course was to leave this class to then- own weakness , and if they went on in their old course they would find England , in two years , reduced to the same miserable condition as Ireland . He had lost all confidence in "W higs or their supporters . ( Loud cheers . )

      Mr . Elliott , m moving a resolution to the effect , " That this meeting agrees with the steps taken , and resolves to proceed to tho election of four delegates for the Finsbury district , " said the principles ofthe People ' s Charter were in Strict accordance with that great moral maxim laid down in the gospel— "Ho unto others as you wouhhthey should do unto you "—aud right pleased was he to find the improvement of the people , as shown by the cstablishment of numerous Mechanics' Institutions . ( Cheers . ) Mr . E . Nobbs seconded the motion . Mr . HiNiox said , as an old Chartist and an inhabitant of Finsbury he disagreed with the present proceeding . He could not help thinking it was something like double dealing as regards the Par liamentary Reform Association , and working-men could not support two movements . Mr . O'Connor

      had recently recommended the people to pin and support the Parliamentary Reform Association , he would therefore move as an amendment , " That a Conference at present was unnecessary . " Mi * . Parsons seconded the amendment . Mr . R . Fozzos strongly contended for the original resolution . On the question being put the original resolution was carried with only two dissentients . Messrs . Allnutt , Nobbs , Blake , and Lee , wero then put in nomination . Mr . Townsend was also nominated . The election ultimately fell on Messrs . Townsend , Allnutt , Blake , and Lee . ADDRESS TO FEAHGUS o ' cOWi'OB , ESQ ., M . P . ifr . C . Unixo then came forward and road and moved the following address to Mr . O'Connor , amidst the loudest applause : —

      TO FEAHGCS o ' COXSOB , ESQ ., Jl . r . Honoured Sot , —We congratulate you on your visit to the land of your fathers . We remember with gratitude and respect the many yeirs of energy and unceasing toil you have frankly bestowed on bchalt ofthe democracy of our country and the advancement of humanity . You have , in a greater degree than most living men , as a political teacher , as a journalist , and a member of tbe legislature , contributed , not only to remind Englishmen of their rights , but also to convince Englishmen that the rights and claims of Ireland deserved their attention , aud the struggles of Ireland for independence demands their energy and support .

      We have often seen , with feelings of regret , the support of the Irish members in the House of Commons suicidally bestowed on the enemies of radical reform and progression , "Was a Coercion Bill to be passed—tho Habeas Corpus Act suspended—the liberality of our country united by an Alien Bill—corruption maintained—taxation increasedthe petition of the people insulted ? Too often , for their country ' s weal , have the names of English and Irish representatives appeared in the lists on the side ofthe Ministry , and in opposition to the best interests of their country ; your name , however , has never been so disgraced , but has always been associated with the small , but honourable , minority , -who have preferred the welfare of the people to ministerial emolument or court favour . ¦

      Ave desire the independence and freedom of the-, sister kingdom ; we love the motto of' Ireland for the Irish , * and feel that the shadow of her misfortune and oppression are reflected among us—for England to be saved Ireland must be regenerated . We cannot speak of Ireland asvji .. conquered or a fallen nation ; we see in her apeople oppressed , but not suppliant — a noble race struggling personally to be free . We authorise you , sir , on ail occasions that you may deem it necessary , to offer to your injured aud oppressed fellow-eounti'ymen , our sympathy and support , to assure them that we are the true friends of their country ; that we receive Ireland ' s persecuted children as our own brethren ; and that we , in our endeavours to secure a full

      representation of the English people in Parliament , will continue to give to Ireland our constant consideration ; that we solicit the co-operation and support of her patriotic sons , and assure them that we arc bound to their wellfare and the prosperity of their country , in the bonds of right and fraternity , We look on your visit to Ireland as auspicious for the best interests of the people ; and adhering , as heretofore , to tbe People ' s Charter as our polical creed we wish yon success in your mission on behalf ofthe oppressed of both countries , and ; on your return we welcome you back to our shores as the loRg-tvi « d advocate of the interests of your unrepresented brethren , and the friend of universal humanity .

      Mr . M'Gbath seconded the adoption of the address . He said , all true democrats must wish Mr . O'Connor success in his important mission to Ireland . It was the most momentous event in his political life . ( Hear , hear . ) He has gone to bridge that gulph which has hitherto separated the democracies of England and Ireland , and prevented that cordial co-operation essential to success , Mr . O'Connor has gone to the loved land of his birth , but how will he find it ? Trodden down by ruthless oppression , —broken in spirit , —blasted in hope . He is gone to essay no ordinary task . Let us , therefore , from this side of the channel , cheer him on in the glorious work . lie goes as the herald of

      England s willingness to extend tho warm hand of fraternity to the injured people of Ireland . ( Cheers . ) lie did not think that Mr . O'Connor ' s success among the Irish leaders would he . very great . But let him once get the ear ofthe Irisb people and ho would dispel those mines of prejudice and ignorance which have so long obscured the path to freedom from their view . ( Cheers . ) Mr . M'Crath , in the course of a spirited address , alluded to tho munificent conduct ofthe late Mr . Jenkins , pf Pinner , ill bequeathing £ 10 , 000 for the purpose of building a Hall in London for the furtherance of . the People's cause , and concluded amid the applause : ot . ^ he meeting . .. '*"• '" ' ' "' '

      The address was then adopted , amidst loud acclar mation . " ';"„' , ' , ' A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman , and the meeting quietly dispersed .

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      Bolton.—The Chartists Of This Town Have ...

      Bolton . —The Chartists of this town have taken a room , which they have well supplied with newspapers and monthly and other periodicals , connected with the cause of progress . The room is open every night in the week , and the members pay for reading the papers and hewing discussions on Sundays . Mr . James Leach recently delivered a lecture here , which gave general satisfaction . Koiiinoham . —The Chartist Council held its usual weekly meeting on Sunday last . Mr . Smith having been called to _ the chair , the Secretary read the circular issued by the M'Douall Testimonial Com . mlttee at Liverpool , when a resolution was unanimously passed in favour ofthe objects ofthe Liverpool friends . The secretary stated that the Chartists meeting at the Colonel Hutchinson , had commenced subscribing , and that over Two Pounds had

      already been subscribed for the above object ; and that a similar sum had been subscribed by the friends at the Seven Stars . Mr . G . Parkin was elected local treasurer for the Testimonial Fund . On the motion of Messrs . Radford and Stall , it was unanimously resolved , "To call upon the various localities , requesting them to take up the news agency and general publication selling , the profits to be devoted to the Chartist cause . " Halifax . —Two lectures were delivered iu the "Working Man ' s Hall , Bullcloso-lano , on Sunday last , by Mr . James Leach , on "The various schemes offered to deceive the people , and prop up the present infamous system of fraud and oppression ; " and on " The rights and wrongs of labour . " ' Toweb Hamlets . —A crowded meeting was held on Sunday evening at the Crown and Anchor , Waterloo-town , for the purpose of hearing an

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      address from Mr . G . "W . M . Reynolds , one of the candidates for tho representation ofthe Hamlets in the ensuing Conference . ' Mr . Reynolds felt honoured by their selection , and refutes the statement made by some parties , that if elected he would ridt be able to attend to the duties of the Conference . , ,...,. Bkrmondsey . —At a meeting of this locality held at tlie Ship and Mermaid , Snows-fields , the following resolution was carried unanimously : — " However much a union of the working and middle classes is desired , we are of opinion that there cannot be any real union except the elective franchise is extended to man . and not to property ; and we are further of opinion that the Parliamentary and Financial

      Re-, form Council in having based their programme on the poor rates , is vexatious and unjust , as it should be extended to every person living in a house , or portion of a house , in every electoral district for six months , who has claimed to be registered . " —We recco ' mmend that the Chartists should impress'the above at all Parliamentary and Financial meetings , and that they will never cease agitating until the People ' s Charter bf comes the law of the land . It was also resolved , " That a public meeting be called to elect four delegates to the forthcoming' Metropolitan Conference , for the borough of Southwark ; and the secretary was requested to write to the following gentlemen ; —Messrs . G . M . Reynolds , Harney , Kydd , M ' Grath and others . "

      „ . „ Newport , Isle of Wight . —On Tuesday last the Newport Chartists celebrated their eleventh anniversary by dining together at the King's Head Inn , Mr . Oliver in the chair . After most excellent speeches from Messrs . B . Umy , Sibley , and others , the evening was spent in the greatest harmony and conviviality .

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      Bolton.—A Special Members Meeting Was He...

      Bolton . —A special members meeting was held on Sunday last , in the room , New-market Place , to consider the financial difficulties of the branch , when the following resolution wasadoptcd : — "That a levy of not less than ono shilling be paid by all members in arrears , for local levies , towards liquidating the debts of this branch ; and that the said shilling shall clear each member from all arrears and futher liabilities of the branch , 'if paid on or before the 1 st of January , 1850 . " Westminster Chartist Conference . —On

      Tuesday evening last , a meeting was held at the Two Chairman , "Wardour-street , Soho . Mr . A . Piercy in the chair . John Arnott reported that tho Temperance hall , Broadway , Westminister , ( opposite Queen ' ssquare ) had been tahen for a Public Meeting on Monday evening next , to elect four Delegates to represent Westminster in tho ensuing Metropolian Chartist Conference , and that Messrs . Reynolds , M'Grath , Kydd , and Harney would attend . The chair to be taken at eight o'clock . Four Delegates having been nominated the meeting adjourned .

      National Trades Conference. This Body, P...

      NATIONAL TRADES CONFERENCE . This body , pursuant to adjotrnmeni ; , held its third sitting at the Literary and Scientific Institution , John-street , Tottenham-court-road , on Wednesday evening , November 21 st . Mr . Seagrave , ( operative tailor , ) again filled the chair . After the reading and confirmation of the minutes , the debate was' resumed on the second clause ofthe " Bill , " which was as follows : —'' And be it further enacted , that her Majesty's government shall , by the authority of this act , immediately upon the passing thereof , and by the advice of tho aforesaid board of commissioners , causes to be- issued Treasury notes , in such quantities and at such periods as the commissioners may from time to time direct to he issued , to carry on the industrial operations coming within their control and jurisdiction in the formaaion and establishment of the aforesaid Home Colonies . "

      Mr . Campbell said he should like the words " purchase of land" to be added immediately . after the word issued , so as to make the land a chief feature . . Mr . Essbry seconded the clause as amended , which was immediately adopted . The third and fourth clauses , as follows , were adopted without opposition : — . " Andbeitfurtherenacted . thattheaforesaid Treasury notes shall immediately upon the issuing thereof form a portion of the circulating medium , or currency ofthe country , to be given and received in all commercial transactions , to be accepted for the

      payment of all government or parochial taxes , and all and every other business transaction , and to become to all intents and purposes the legal tender money of the realm . " " And be it enacted , that the aforesaid commissioners shall have full power and authority by this act to cause to bo enclosed on behalf of the state , all common lands , where it shall appear to the said commissioners that such common lands can be profitably cultivated and usefully applied to the formation of Home Colonies , as contemplated by this act . " The fifth clause giving power to purchase land from proprietor or proprietors , by public or private sale , was also adopted .

      The sixth clause making good " title , " too , was likewise adopted . The seventh clause allowing " dwellings , workshops , manufactories , and all other necessary appendages , " to be built and applied to the further extension and developomentof tho industrious establishments , contemplated hy this act , was then discussed , when Mr . Campbell suggested that schools and education should be added to make the clause complete . Mr . Essery coincided with the observations of Mr . Campbell . Mr . Isaac Wilson thought that the clause relative to education and schools should stand by itself , and he would move accordingly that tho clause in question sljould he adopted as it now stood .

      Mr . Brisck seconded the proposition , and said , if they adopted education at all in their " bill , " it should be specially stated to be secular education . Mr . Delaforce thought tho first clause was the place where education should be inserted . Mr . Essery thought a few words in the clause under debate would meet tho purpose . Mr . Bates would like a fresh clause altogether , and recommended , should Mr . Campbell's be adopted , a transposition of the sentence as proposed by him . Messrs . WiLSoy and Bbisk having -withdrawn their proposition , tho clause as amended by Mr . Campbell was adopted . The eighth clause , " making land once purchased ever after national property , " was adopted without opposition . Clause ninth , " pointing out the means of applying to commissioners for employment , or homo colonies , " was also adopted .

      Clause ton was then submitted , vesting , as it does , tho management of the several colonies in a hoard of six resident directors , when a long discussion ensued on tho education of the several colonies , in which Messrs . Leslie , Brisk , Essery , Read , Courtney , Wilson , and others took part . The discussion turning on the species of education that ehould be given , the great majority of delegates contending for tin education of a secular kind . Mr . Brisck ultimately moved , seconded by Mr . Leslie , " That the words secular education be added to the clause , " when nine voted for the addition ; but the majority being opposed , the addition was declared to be lost . Mr . Read proposcd . a new clause , embracing the third rule of the society , " that education should be secured by Government , and be of a strictly scientific and secular nature , not interfering with any religious education the parents may think fit to give ;

      Mr . Courtney seconded this motion , it having been suggested that the eleventh clause , making it imperative either to make quarterly , monthly , or weekly reports to the state government , and yearly or half , yearly to the parliament , " should be first adopted . Mr . Read assented .. The eleventh clause having been adopted , Mr . Read ' s clause again became tho subject of discussion , Mr . Essery on the ground ofthe division of friends in parliament , opposed its introduction . Mr . Browett thought introducing " secular and scientific" instruction was the best possible way of preventing religious fcuda . Mr . J . Wilson coincided with Mr . Browett .

      Mr . Leslie did not anticipate so much from parliament as some of their friends did , and did not expect their bill would ever get passed a first reading . He thought they were more likely to get even " secular education" than " treasury notes . " Mr . A . Campbell thought it would be well to avoid words which might give offence to any party he had more faith than his friend who had just spoken : ho believed that their bill would not only be brought in , but road and passed , with few amendments . Ho was as extreme a secularist as any of them if practicable , but he thought that the best way to proceed was to avoid making enemies . Mr . Leslie thought throwing out "secular education '' was throwing out one of their new principles .

      Mr . Essery wished to know if the first principle be inserted why not the second-the Suffrage ? Mr . Brisck said , had the Suffrage been introduced at all , he would not have failed to have moved that such Suffrage should be Universal . Mr , Read thought tho best way of making friends was by keeping religion out of the question , which the clause did . The clause as proposed by Mr . Kead-was adopted by a great majority . The two remaining clauses were then adopted . Mr . Lesue moved , and Mr . Courikey seconded , that the bill do now pass , Carried unanimously .

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      Mt . 'Fehdin-asdo gave notice that at the next meet . ing he would bring forward the subj « ct .. of ' .. ' Local Boards of Trade . " Mr . Brisck moved , " That a vote of thanks are eminently due , and hereby given , to the Nonhern Star , and other newspapers who have so faithfully given our proceedings to the world . " Mr . Campbeh seconded the motion . Carried by acclamation . Mr . Isaac Wilson moved : — " That this mooting adjourn until Wednesday evening next , Nov . 29 th , at this place , at eight o ' clock precisely . " Mr . Leslie seconded the motion . After some discussion Mr . Bates moved : " That this meeting adjourn until this night three week ' s . "

      Mr . Brisck seconded the motion . The original motion to this night week was carried by a Forge majority . It was understood the next sitting will he occupied in discussing Local Boards of Trades and receiving the accession of such trade ? , who , on the report of their respective delegates may think fit to join the Association .

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      GUILDHALL . — Rival Omnibuses . — Michael Cretan , the driver of ono of Mr . Langley ' s Pimlicc omnibuses , 0769 , was summonCd for wilful misbehaviour , and causing damage to the complainant's omnibus . —Mr . Lewes , the solicitor , attended to conduct the case , and said , that without entering into the particulars of the case , which he would leave for tho witnesses to state , he would merely mention the circumstance that the present was not the first instance in which the prisoner had been summoned and fined for reckless driving . —Samuel Griffin , a driver of one of Messrs . Rhodes and Johnson ' s omnibuses , running to Pimlico , said that

      on Thursday , the 15 th mat ., about eight 0 clock in the evening , he was driving along St . Paul ' s Church yard , in the direction of Pimlico ; and when between Paul ' s Chain and Doctors' Commons tho defendant came driving along at a great pace and endeavoured to pass him , but finding that there was not room , he was obliged to pull his near reins to keep clear of other vehicles coming in the opposite direction , and the result was that he drove the pole over the off-side hind wheel of witf ess ' s omnibuss ri « ht through tho panel , causing damage to the amount of £ 6 . —Sir G . CawoU asked if amy one -was injured or might have been ? Griffin replied that had any one been sitting near the door at the time they certainlv would have been injured . —The defendant

      brought forward two witnesses , who , however , contradicted each other in giving an account of the accident , which they both asserted they had witnessed . —Sir G . Carroll fined the defendant Ss . and costs for misbehavious , and ordered the master to pay £ 5 for the damago done . CLERKENWELL . —Charge or Robbery . —Ed ; ward Osborne , aged 21 , dressed in the garb of a sailor , was charged with stealing a quantity of carpenters' tools , tho property of Mr . John Baldrey , builder , of No , 10 , Jforfolk-street , Islington . — withers , N division , stated that on Tuesday evening last , about seven o'clock , he saw the prisoner in Victoria-street , Islington , carrying & large bundle . Suspecting that he had committed a

      robbery , he stopped him , and on questioning him , the prisoner replied that he had stolen the property , consisting of a smoothing plane , chisels , die ,, from a bouse undergoing repair in the neighbourhood of Camden-town . They belonged to Mr . Baldrey , and he had committed the robbery with a view to be transported . He wastaken to the station house and locked up . —The prisoner was recognised as having been in custody before , which he instantly admitted , saying he was committed for trial three years ago from Worship-street for robbery and convicted at the Old Baily sessions . —Mr . Baldrey examined and identified the prisoner and the property . He ( Mr . Baldrey ) was engaged in repairs of some premises in Camden-town , and he employed the prisoner as a

      jobman . —The prisoner adhered to his original statement that ho committed the robbery to be transported , and he treated the matter and everybody present with indifference . — Mr . Combe said he should commit him for trial , but he would be remanded and brought up again in order for tho production ofthe certificate of his former-conviction . THAMES . —Brutal Assault . —Thomas Martin , a powerful man , who is a wood-chopper , doing a ^ rood business , was brought before Mr . Yardley , charged with committing a savage and unprovoked assault on Mr . Thomas Robins , a tradesman , who said that he lived at 2 , Ayliffe-place , and while he was on his way homo on Monday night ho was suddenly attacked , in the New-road , St , George ' s-inthe-East , by a man who struck him a tremendous blow on the head , which caused him to stagger , and he was in great pain tor some time afterwards . He believed the blow was inflicted with a

      stone-Mr . Charles Intsam said , ho was with the last witness , and when his friend was struck he asked the prisoner what he did it for , on which the prisoner immediately knocked him down . — A police-constable , who heard the cries of " Police , " said , that on coming up he found the prisoner , who had been stopped by a gentleman , and took him into custody . The prisoner at first denied having struck either of the witnesses , andaftetwnrds said he did it for a lark . —The prisoner , in his defence , called John Payne , a fishmonger , living in Hinton-street , Befchnal-grecn , and who has also a shop in the new market , who stated that ho never knew anything wrong of him . — Mr . Yardley remarked on the strangeness and wantonness of the prisoner ' s conduct in attacking two unoffending men who were quietlv walking along the streets . He convicted the prisoner in the full penalty of £ 5 ., which was immediately paid .

      SOUTHWARK . —Pickixo Pockets . —Two suspicious characters , named Hamilton and James , were charged with attempting to pick pockets at tho doors of tho Surrey Theatre . —Coombs , 2 i L , said he was on duty outside tho theatre on Monday evening , and a little after nine o ' clock he saw Hamilton go up to a gentleman with a cloak on , and lift up the garment , while the other dived his hand into the gentleman ' s pocket . They then went into the theatre , when witness went up to the gentleman , and asked him whether he had lost anything . Ho searched his pockets , and replied in tho negative . Witness waited at the doors about a quarter of an hour , when the prisoners came out of the theatre ; and on seeing them attempt to rob another gen . tloman . he took them into custody—The magistrate committed them for a month to the House of Correction .

      WESTMINSTER . — Benefit Societies . _ Mr . Bucrellgavo decision in a matter of importance to Benefit Societies . It appeared that the Masons ' Benefit Society is held at the Gun Tavern , Pimlico , of which the landlord ( Mr . Rackstraw ) is the trustee and treasurer . Mr . Rackstraw was summoned for illegally refusing to pay three weeks' allowance of sick money to Mr . Samuel Grey , a carver and gilder , and also with having struck him off the books and expelled him , after having for six years contributed to the general fund as a member . Some months ago the complainant hurt his knee , and was ordered by his medical man to desist from business . Upon this the complainant declared himself as a sick member , and received for a short time

      his allowance of 18 s . a week . Information havin « - been sent to Mr . Rackstraw that Mr . Grey was in fringing tho rules of the society , it was deemed necessary to interfere . Mr . Rackstraw accordingly went to complainant ' s house , and was informed that he was at his workshop in Drury-lane ; thither he E ! ' - $ ^ . Mr-Groy giving directions to his men . —Mr . Burroll said , that although Mr . Grev was not actually at work , he was giving attention to his business by going to hia workshop and givin " directions to tho men in his employ ; and cons ? doting this contrary to the rules , he must decide against tho complainant . WORSHIP-STREET . - Hmum Co * nr o « aB George Keller , a demure-looking middle-aged

      German , was charged with having stolen a large quantity of dressed skins of the value of £ 00 , the property of his employer , Mr . Andrew Dudenhofer , ail extensive fur dyer in Great Pearl-street , Spitalfielda . —It appeared from the evidence ofthe prosecutor that the prisoner entered his service , about throe years since , as an ordinary workman , but contrived by his plausible demeanour and conduct , to ing ratiate himself so highly in his good opinion and confidence , that he was induced to place all the other hands under his superintendence , and entrusted him at night with the exclusive charge of tho premises I'or a considerable time past he had noticed a gradual diminution of his stock , and not being able to account for its disappearance ho questioned the

      prisoner on the subject , who expressed great chagrin at the circumstance , but disavowed ail knowledge OI the manner in which the property had been abstracted ; and his suspicions having rested at the fe'H two other men who had served-him « w ! ul y for a IenS ^ ened P eriod he once discharged them from his service . Finding that the same system of depredation was afterwards carried on without abatement , upwards of 230 dozens of slims having been surreptitiousl y removed from the premises at various short intervals , he ultimately obtained the assistance of the police , and through tho exertions of Sergeant Teakle , an intelligent omcer of the H division , obtained such information induced him

      as to give the prisoner into custody-Sergeant Teakle stated that having ascertained that several dozens of skins had been placed for disposal in the hands of a German named Peffier , by a person answering the description of the prisoner be communicated his suspicions to the prosecutor , who closely interrogated the latter , and after a good deal of prevarication he at length acknowledged that he had purloined fifteen dozen skins belonging to his master , but declared that that was the only act of dishonesty he had ever committed . —Several witnesses were examined , however , whose evidence clearly substantiated ' the fact that the prisoner had pursued a long continued course of depredation , the produce of which had been disposed of

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      through the agency of two other Germans ; and a large number of the stolen skins , which Serjeant Teakle had succeeded in recovering , were protweed in court , and identified by the prosecutor as his property . —Mr . Arnold ordered the depositions to beat once taken against tho prisoner , who declined offering any defence , and was committed to Xewgate for trial .

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      Mabmane , Monday , Nov . 1 !) . —Thc supply of Ellirlish wheat to-day was small , factors were unable to sell till thev submitted to a reduction of Is to 2 s per quarter 011 the prices of this day se ' nright . The arrivals of foreign wheat are fully equal to the demand ; but no alteration noticed in quotations , as ( he business passing has been limited . Floating cargoes of Polish Odessa wheat held atSCsCdto 38 s Cd per qr ., cost , freight , and insurance , Maize must not be noted very dull , at 2 Gs per qv . for Ibrail , and 27 s perqr . for Galate , cost freight , and insurance . The finer qualities of malting barley quite as dear , whilst secondary wevc neglected ; quotations readily obtained for foreign grinding sorts , fleaus and ueas quite as dear , but no amount of business passing in cither article . The supply of oats from all parts during last week was not large , hut to day several vessels from foreign ports ' are reported , of which no samples have been shown . There was a fair sale for good old foreign at extreme rates , but new Irish met a very limited sale at late rates .

      Barnsii . —Wheat . —Essex , Suffolk , and Kent , red , new 3 Ss to lis , ditto white -tOs to 5 « s , Lincoln , Norfolk , and Yorkshire , red 35 s to 39 s , Northumberland and Scotch , white 82 s to 37 s , ditto red 31 s to 37 s , Devonshire and Somersetshire , red , —s to —s , ditto white — to —s , rye , 21 s to 26 s , barley , 24 s to 32 s , Scotch 23 s to 25 s , Angus—s to —s , Malt ordinary , —s to —s , pale 52 s to 55 s , peas , grey / new 20 s to 28 s , maple 2 Ss to 80 s , white 24 s to 2 « s , boilers ( new ) 28 s to 31 s , beans , large , new 2 ls to 2 Cs , ticks 25 s to 28 s , harrow , 27 s to 30 s , pigeon , 80 s to 32 s , oats , Lincoln and Yorkshire , feed 15 s to 20 s , ditto Poland and potato , 10 s to 23 s , Berwick and Scotch , 17 s to 21 s , Scotch feed , 17 s to 22 s , Irish feed , and black ISs to 20 s , ditto potato , 17 s to 23 s , linseed ( sowing ) 80 s to 52 s , rapeseed , Essex , new £ 27 to £ 30 per last , carraway seed , Essex , new 2 Gs to 30 s per cwt , rape cake , £ 4 to £ 4 10 s per ton , linseed , £ 9 10 s to £ 10 10 s . per 1 , 000 , flour , per sack of 2 S 01 bs , ship , 28 s to 30 s , town , 38 s to 40 s .

      Foreign . —wheat . — Dantzig , 44 s to 52 s , Anhalt and Marks , 36 to 43 s , ditto white , 40 s to 44 s , Pomeranian red , 38 s to 42 s , Rostock 42 s to 48 s , Danish , Holstein , and Friesland , 30 s to 35 s , Petersburg !! , Archangel , and I'iga , 32 s to 34 s , Polish Odessa , 32 s to 38 s , Marianopoli ,. and BerdiansH 32 s to 35 s , Taganrog , 33 s to 31 s , Brahant and French , 33 s to 38 s , ditto white , 38 s to 42 s , Salomon , 30 s to 33 s , Egyptian , 2 Ss to 26 s , rye , 20 s to 22 s , oarley , Wismar and Rostock , 18 s to 22 s , Danish , 18 s to 23 s , Saal , 20 s to 24 s , East Friesland , las to 17 s , Egyptian , 14 s to 15 s , Danube , 14 s to 15 s , peas , white , 25 s to 27 s , ' new boilers , 2 Ss to 30 s , beans , horse , 24 s to 30 s , pigeon , 30 s to 32 s , Egyptian , 22 s to 24 s , oats , Groningen , Danish , Bremen , and Friesland , feed and black , lis to lGs , ditto , thick and brew , 15 s ° to 22 s , Biga , Petersburgh , Archangel , and Swedish , 148 to 16 s , flour , United States , tier 196 lhg ., 21 s to 23 s , Karaburg 20 s to 22 s , Dantzig and Stettin , 20 s to 23 s , French per 28011 ) 5 ., 32 s to 35 s .

      Wednesday , November 21 . —Since Monday we are liberally supplied with foreign wheat , barley , and oats ; and consequently our buyers refrain from purchasing beyond their immediate want , so that prices to-day are nearly nominal . Richmond ( Yobkshuib , ) November IT . —We had a large supply of gram in our market this morning . Wheat sold from 4 s Cd te 5 s 9 d ; oats , 2 s Od to 3 s Od ; barley , 3 s 0 ( Tt » 4 s Od ; beans , 4 s 0 d to 4 s Gdperhushel . Arrivals this week : — Wheat — English , 480 quarters ; foreign , 18 , 290 quarters . Barley—English , 2 , 010 quarters ; foreign , 14 , 200 quarters . Oats—English , 2 , 020 quarters ; foreign , 22 , 270 quarters . Flour—3 , 810 sacks .

      BREAD . Tho prices of wheaten oread in the metropolis are from OJd . to 7 d . * , of aouseUohl ditto , 5 d . to Cd . per 4 & s . loaf .

      CATTLE . . Leadekuam ., Monday , Nov . 19 . —For the time of year market was well supplied with home-fed beasts as to number , but their general quality was very inferior . As the attendance of both town and country buyers was on the increase , and the dead markets were well cleared of their Ute arrivals , the beef trade ( especially for the primest Scots , Devons , and Bunts ) was somewhat active , at an advance in the quotations of Monday last of 2 d . per 8 D ) s . The highest figure for beef was 4 s . 2 d . perSlbs . The show of foreign beasts was good ; that of sheep and calves moderate . "We had a full average supply of sheep ou offer ; but the number of prime Downs was limited . All kinds moved off steadily , at an improvement in value of 2 d . perSlbs . The best old Downs realised 4 s to 4 s 2 d per 81 bs . without difficulty . The supply of calves was very moderate . Most kinds of veal sold somewhat freely , and Friday's advance in he currencies was well supported . Prime small pigs were held at full rates of currency . Otherwise the pork trade was in a sluggish state .

      Head or Cattle at Smith-field . —Friday—Beasts , 044 ; sheep , 4 , 810 ; calves , GO ; pigs , 200 . Monday . —Beasts , 4 , 221 ; sheep , 26 , 890 ; calves , 123 ; pigs , 286 . Price per stone of Slbs . ( sinking the offal . )—Beef , 2 s 10 d to 4 s 2 d ; mutton , 3 s 2 d to 4 s 2 d ; veal , 3 s 4 tl to 4 s Od ; pork , 3 s 6 d to 4 s 2 d . Jiewoate and Leadsnuam ,, Monday , Nov . 19—Inferior beef , 2 s 4 d to 2 s 6 d ; middling ditto , 2 s 8 d to 3 s Od : 'prime large , 3 s Od to 3 s 2 d ; prime small , 3 s 4 d to 3 s Cd ; large pork , 3 s 4 d to 3 s Sd ; inferior mutton , 2 s Sdto 2 s 10 d ; middling ditto , 3 s Od to 3 s 4 d ; prime ditto , 3 s Gd to 3 s lOd ; veal , 3 s 4 d to 4 s Od ; small pork , 3 s 10 d to 4 s 4 d J per h \ h $ . hy the carcase .

      PROYISIOXS . London-, Monday . —The arrivals last week from Ireland were 1 , 690 firkins butter , and 990 bales of bacon ; and from foreign ports 7 , 890 casks of butter , and 340 boxes aud bales of bacon . Tho transactions in Irish butter , since this day se nnight , have heen to a very limited extent . Prices remain nearly nominal ; holders are , however , pretty firm , intlie expectation that prices being so moderate , the sale must soon be better . Dutch advanced 2 s . per cwt . ; prime Waterfords , 4 Cs to 50 s , according to weight , & c . Stocks and deliveries for the week ending Nov . 17 : — Botteb . Bacon . Stock . Delivery . Stock . Delivery : 1817 .... 21 , 760 13 , 160 1 , 700 1 , 060 1 S 48 .... 04 , 438 10 , 120 1 , 950 1 , 500 1810 .... 08 , 260 10 , 700 1 , 320 970 * English Butter Market , Nov . 19 . —We note a very dull trade , except for the finest new-made butter , which is scarce . The price of all our stale parcels is now reduced to the level of hest Irish . Dorset , fine weekly , 90 s to 94 s per cwt . ; do ., stale and middling , 60 s to 80 s ; fresh , Ss to 12 s per dozeu lbs .

      FRUIT AND VEGETABLES . Covext Gahbex Market . —Hothouse grapes ave still plentiful , and the supply of pme-appks of excellent quality is well kept up ; filberts and wallnuts are abundant ; ehesnuts plentiful ; oranges more abundant ; lemons moderately plentiful ; pomegranates may still be obtained at 4 J each . Among vegetables , turnips arc good and plentiful ; carrots the same ; cauliflowers less plentiful ; potatoes have not altered since our last account ; they arc generally very much diseased ; lettuces and other salading are sufficient for the demand ; mushrooms fetch from Is to is 3 d per pottle . Cut flowers consist of heaths , priargoniums , gardenias , blgnocia venusta , tropteohitns , chrysanthemums , fuehlas , primulas , camellias , and roses .

      POTATOES . Southwark Wateside , Nov . 19 . —The arrivals at the beginning of last week were few , which enabled salesmen to effect a clearance of some of the old stock . The latter part ofthe week brought us a liberal supply , which arc selling at better prices , particularly choice Yoi'fciliirC Regents ,

      SEEDS . London , Monday . —The transactions in seeds were wholly without interest , aud in the absence of business of the slightest importance , quotations remained nominally mi . altered . Bnmsn . —Cloverseed , red 35 s to 40 s ; fine 45 s to Ms ; white 31 s to 42 s ; cow grass [ nominal ] —s to —s ; linseed ( per qr . ) sowing 51 s to 5 Gs ; crushing 40 s to 42 s ; Unseed cakes ( per 1 , 000 of Slbs . each ) £ 9 Os to HID 03 ; Trefoil ( per cwt . ) 14 s to 18 s ; rapeseed new ( per last ) i'iS 0 s to * % » 0 s ; ditto cakes ( per ton ) £ 4 os to Ci Ms ; mustard ( per bushel ) white Os to 9 s ; brown 8 s to lis ; Coriander ( per cwt . ) 10 s to 25 s ; Canary ( per qv . ) new 70 s to Sis ; turnip , white ( per bushel ) -sjto -s ; ditto Swedish-s to-s ; tares , winter per bushel 4 s Pd to 4 s 9 d ; carraway ( fier cwt . ) iw to ~ 0 s ; new 30 s to 32 s ; rye grass ( per qv . ) —s to —s . Foreign . —Clover , red ( duty 0 s per cwt . ) per cwt . 30 s to 40 s ; ditto white ( duty 5 s per cr ; t . ) per cwt . 24 s to 42 s ; linseed ( per qr . ) Baltic 33 s to 41 s ; Odessa 42 s to 4 Gs ; linseed cake ( per ton ) £ G to £ 3 ; rape cake ( per ton ) SA 5 s to £ 410 s .

      . HOPS . Borough , Monday , November 19 . —Coloury and choice samples arc inquired for , and fully support last week ' s quotations . Other descriptions finSs only a . limited sale . Yearling and old hops command no attention .

      TALLOW , HIDES , AND OILS . Taixow , Monday , November 19 . —Since our last report , tho delivery of tallow has not exceeded 2 , 242 casks ; yet the market has ruled tolerably steady as to price . To-duj P . Y . C . on the spot is quoted at 07 s to 37 s 3 d ; and for forward delivery , 3 fis Od to 3 fis 9 d per cwt . Town tallow 37 s per cwt . net cash , llough fat 2 s Id per Slbs . There arc now upwards of 17 , 000 casks on their way from St . Petersburg . The latest advices state that the Russians were disposed to speculate at comparatively high prices . The stock oftallow atSt . Petersburg on the 2 nd instant , was 31 , 400 casks .

      Leadenhaix . —Market hides 50 B > , to Cilb ., l } d to 1 Jd per lb . ; ditto C 4 fc . to 72 Ib , l { i to Wd ; ditto 72 ib . toSOlb ., Pi n , l ' ditt 0 801 b - t 0 88 lb -. id to 2 M ; ditto 881 b . to 9 lift ., 2 J < f to 3 Jd ; ditto 96 'lb . to 1041 b ., 3 d to 4 d : ditto 104 . 1 b . to 112 ft . 3 Jcl to 4 d ; calf-skins each 3 s to 5 s Gd : Horse hides 7 s 6 d ; Shearlings Is 8 d to 2 s 4 d . linseed per cwt . 28 s 3 d to —s ; rapeseed English refined 44 s Od to —s ; brown' 38 s Od ; Gallipoli per ton Ul . to- { . ; Spanish 441 . ; Sperm 821 , bagged 821 . ; South Sea Ml 10 s . to —/ . ; Seal pale 39 J . 10 s to —1 ., do . coloured 331 . ; cod 291 . to 3 W . ; cocoa nutper ton 33 J . to 40 J palm 301 . . '

      VfOOL . CiTr , Monday , Nov . 19 . —The market is firm , although in shoot a fortnight , we shall have further sales . The imports into London last week were only about forty bales , all from Germany . Liverpool , November 17 , —Seotch . —YTo are not able to report any improvement in demand for laid Highland wool . White is not wanted at present rates . Good Chevoit is still inquired for , and command full prices . The inferior and heavy classed are in less request . laid Highland wool , per 24 lbs ., 7 s Cs to 8 s 3 d ; white Highland ditto , 9 s Gd to 10 s ; laid crossed ditto , unwashed , 9 s to ns ; auto ditto , washed 10 s to 12 s 9 d : laid ehevoit ditto , unwashed , 10 s to 13 s Cd ; ditto ditto , washed . H * to 18 s Cd ; white Chevoit dittto ditto ; 20 s to 22 s . — Import for the week 64 bags ; previously this year 47 , 035 « ? . o l ? ~ : J ' eare . , . P uolic 3 ales of wool hereon tho - ' 3 rd mst ., when will be offered about 300 bales South Australian , 50 Cape , and about 300 East Indian . In the mean time there is only a moderate business doine bv Private contract . ° * « oa 5 wte & * wcok 1 > i 19 bales ; PrcviouslyHii 3 ycar

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Nov. 24, 1849, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_24111849/page/8/