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LAMBETH. Joseph Edgill, a cab driver, wa...
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CHARTISM AMONGST TIIE MIDDLE CLASSES-TR1...
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THE CASE OF W. S. ELLIS. TO THE EDITOR O...
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MR. WAGSTAFF AND THE "NORTHERN STAR." TO...
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Tower Hamlets.—Mr. Ernest Jones will del...
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Meeting of the Spinners and Manufacturers
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Lambeth. Joseph Edgill, A Cab Driver, Wa...
LAMBETH . Joseph Edgill , a cab driver , was placed at tbe bar , for final examination , before Mr . Elliott , ou a charge of _stealinglol sovereigns , and articles of plate of the value of nearly £ 20 , the property of Mr . Mason , a _respectable tradesman . From the evidence of Mrs . Ma « on , it appeared that on a former day she had engaged the defendant at the top of Redcross-street , to drive herself and little girl to their residence , She had stopped , shc said , once or twice during the journey , and when Icav . ine the eab had left a liasktt she had w « h _htr in
tinvehicle , containiivj 101 _sovereigns and a quantity of plate . The defence then set up by the prisoner was that after Mrs . Mason had got up , betook apa _sveond tare , and knew _nothing whatever of the property ; hut lie was Temanfled in order to give the police time t < i _inquir _* - iato the matter . Since the examination , Mr . Mason had ascer tained from his daughter who had been in the cab , that there had been two strange men in the vehicle witk ber mother ; and Mrs . Mason , _dreadin-r the consequences of the expose and the robbery L . g . iher had not since been home to ber husband ; and as -he did not appear against the accused he was _discharged .
WORSHIP-STREET . On Tuesdav , two stylishly dressed men . named John Pledger and John Gilchrist , were charged on suspicion Of having picked the pocket of Miss Mary Anne Moy , a young lady residing at Gloucester , and having also been concerned " in various other _robbwies . Sergeant _Dratimn . stated that in conseqnence of repeated complaints of _robberies _having been recently committed by wellurassenmenin the vicinity of the City-toad turnpike , he _wasdirected to reconnoitre there , _"ith another officer in plain clothes , on Saturday evening , and while so occupied they saw the prisoners dodging the steps of three ladies who were walking in front of them . The prisoner Gilchrist had the skirts of his coat expanded , so as to cover his companions , who suddenly stooped forward behind two of the ladies , one of whom instantly turned ber head , and the prisoners fell back and retreated
aero s the road ; but witness hastened after them , and took them into custody . Miss Moy then stated 'baton Saturday afternoon she was passing down the City-road , in the company of a friend , when they were annoyed by the obtrusive conduct of a man whom she believed to be the prisoner Gilchrist , who stared rudely at them , and continued walking at their side for several yards . They proccedrd quickly on and took refuge in a linen-draper's shop , on reaching which she discovered that ber purse , containing gold and silver to the amount of £ - 5 s . had been abstracted from her pocket . Mr . Broughton said tbat it wonld he useless to commit the prisoners for trial , as no trace * of tlie stolen property had been discovered , hut he should convict them of being suspected persons frequenting the public streets with intent to commit felony , and commit them to the Ilouse of Cor . rection for three months .
MARYLEBONE . _Chauge or _CauEL-rr agaixst a _National Schoolmaster . Mr . William Coxhead , master of the National School , _Haropstead , was charged with having punished in au excessive degree a little boy named , John _Troctor . The summons was granted a few days ago , and at the time of tlie application for the same being made , the left thigh and lower part of the youth were in almost a raw state , arising evidently from a most severe flagellation . The young complainant , who was accompanied by his father and mother , deposed that on Priday last , in consequence of his laughing at another boy , he was ordered by Kelly , a teacher in the first class , to go into the middle of ihe school . Hedid so , when defendant first beat him with the cane and then flogged him with the birch ; he also felrui : _!^ _lizra - _^ .. 1 . 1 . 5 c fie * « _.. la « 3 1 . 1 m _Anvm . _ni \ _A !»« .
was for some time _senseless . Edwcrd Clements a pupil at tbe school , said , that defendant _knocked _Trocter down -withhis fist , and fell _againsta cupboard . Witness added , "Master gave him the birch as well , and cut apiece of fle ? h out of his leg . " Mrs . Vroctor stated , that when her child came home from school , his stockings which Were white when he left to go there , were saturated with blood , a great deal of which had run down into his shoes . She took him to a surgeon , who said that his head was much injured , and it would probably be some time before he got well . Defendant , in answer to the charge , denied having struck the boy with his fist . He desired him to hold up his hand to receive a stripe from the cane , which was the caramon mode of punishment for refractory
pupils ; but be refused to do so , and , on being laid hold of , he in a struggle fell down . He then kicked at him ( defendant ) , auJ wrested tlie cane from him , struck him several times , having done which he threw the cane as iar as he could np the _school . He ( defendant ! certainly did " birch" him for his misconduct , but he did not consider that he had used any undue severity . He called two * b _3 ysin support ofthe statement he had made , and they alleged that the use oi the birch was very seldom resorted to . The magistrate remarked that as the evidence adduced was ofa conflicting nature , he should cot decide the matter himself , and ordered defendant to enter into his own reeoirnisance to _appear at the Sessions in the event ofthe boy's father thinking fit toindict Mm .
2 _SOUTHWARK . _"PcsisnME-ST foe xot Robbisg . —John Boultwright , a tall , well-dressed young man , and John Smith , a diminu . live boy , were _charg-u with attempting to rob a lady in passing along the Waterloo lload . A policeman of the 1 division , stited , that he observed the prisoners 2 nd another man in company together near the Victoria Theatre , ani kuowing them to be bad characters , be _watched them for some time . At length he saw a lady walking along the road , and when she got near the stage entrance of the Victoria Theatre , the hoy Smith went behind her and rubbed down her pockets , which attracted her attention , she turned round , and at this moment the other _prisoner came up and pushed the lady against the wall . He was about to rob her , -when she caUed out ,
and witness ran to her assistance , and seized the younger prisoner , whose companion was secured by another policeman . The lady , however , iyas so alarmed by the threats held out by some of the prisoner ' s associate ; on tke way to the station house , that she was prevented from appearing against _ikem . Boultwright declared -that the policeman had told falsehoods ; that he was a _resptctatle man and not a thief . He did not know tbe latter _prisoner . Thepulicemas said that both the prisoners associated with the swell mob , and were to he met with daily ia the "flash houses " on the south side of the water . Four years ago tbe -prisoner was in custody for a
robbery , and that on a more reeent occasion he w .- . s snmamily convicted for felony . The prisoner said that he had reclaimed since , and had never rut his hands into another persons pocket . Mr . Seeker had no danbt the prisoners' intentions were to rob the lady , who was _deterred from appearing owing to the threats of their associates . It was to be lamented that she exhibited such dread on the occasion . As , however , she had not been robbed , heshould therefore dispense with her attendance on the ptesont occasion , and commit Doultwright for three calendar months to Brixton , and the boy Smith , bis accomplice , for one month to the same gaol .
HAMMERSMITH . Esteaobdixart Application . —Two females of respectable appearance , presented themselves before the magistrate to crave his advice and assistance . One ot the applicants said her name was Penny , and that she was the wife of Mr . Roger Penny , who for the last twenty-five years had the conveyance of the _<* ross-c « antry mail from Ilnngerford . in Berkshire . She was Mr ! Penny's second wife . Mr . Penny had lad two ch'ldren by his first wife , a boy and a girl , who were now grown up . The one had been convicted as a felon , and the other was living under the protection of a gentleman belonging to the Admiralty , by which means she was also supporting her brother . " The misconduct of ber children had completely ruined her husband's health , who had
became reduced both in body and in mind , so that she had the whole of the business to attend to . Some _aime since the _daughter came down to Ilungerford , about which time Mr . Penny had been recommended for tbe _recovery of his health to get into sonic hospital in London , and tbe daughter had persuaded bim to return to Loudon ' with her , and she would get _bJm . into St . George * - ! Hospital . Since his departure she had , however , ascertained that he -was not an inmate of St- George's Ilospitalbnt that his _daughter had , lor the purpose of secreting her father , in order to get possession of his property , been taking him about from place to p lace , ie being almost in a dy in » state . Thatday they had traced him to No . 18 , _EUzabeth-street , but on going there they were refused seeing him , and on their waiting about , tbey saw Mr Penny removed in a cab by two men from the bouse , and tbey distinctly saw that be had a
severe bruise over the hridge of his nose . They had , by means of the cabman , ascertained that he had been taken to No . 3 , Hill-street , _Knightsbndse , whither thev bad also been . On going there , they found that the daughter was leavins there , and they were refused admission , unless they produced some order authorising them to Bee Mr . Penny , that place being within the jurisdiction of that court , they then came there to state the case . —Mr . Paynter assed why tbey had not applied fa the police _* er assistance in the matter . The applicant said she wa 3 informed by a female that the sergeant on duty in the district of _Xnightsbridge was i * a the habit of going to her house and taking brandy and water with her daughter . Mr . Paynter desired Inspector _Havill to send a man with the females to the B station at Pimlico , in order that proper inquiry should be made into the matter and a report of the result made at that court .
MANSION HOUSE . On _Tuesdty , a poor destitute . looking woman , named Isabella Ingram , was placed at the bar , before the Lord Mayor , upon the singular charge , _according to the terms of the police-sheet , " of loitering about Seething-lane , annoying tlie complainant , and refusing to take two orders of admission to Jfarlbourough-house , Peckham . " The assisting relieving officer to the City of London Union , at Seething-lane , said that on Tuesday the prisoner applied to him for relief , when he gave her an order of admission to tbe poor-house at reckham _, with which she went away . After the lapse of some time she returned , complaining that she had been robbed there ( a Statement which he did not give credit to ) , and she appliedfnr assistance to enable her to reach her home , or to lie passed there ; On which he gare _Jxtr a , second order
Lambeth. Joseph Edgill, A Cab Driver, Wa...
for admission to the poor-house at Peckham . With this she was not satisfied , and be ' " therefore gare ber into custody . The Lord Mayor—What ! for being unwilling to proceed to Peckham ! lam not at all surprised at her disinclination to do so . I have visited the place myself , and it is unquestionably a disgrace to all concerned in it . The relieving officer observed that a number of able-bodied _n-i _' _-n and women resorted there who were well able to work , and _therefore ought to maintain themselves . The L , rd Major said that might be the fact , but that was iu » reason for providing , or rather tolerating , a place so grossly ill-managed as Marlborough-house was . The Lord Mayor then said to tho prisoner— "You ate discharged . "
KovAt Fkeb Hospital , —A deputation from the Royal Fret- Hospital , wait- d upon the Lord Mayor , to inform him that in deference to the opinion so strongly expressed by his lordship , and which the committee found :, lso existing in the minds of many other influential friends of the institution , that the system of admitting into the hospital any casual poor who had previously been in any ofthe unions or poor houses ofthe metropolis was decidedly objectionable . The committee of management had resolved that in future no person who hud recieved shelter in any of the unions should lie admitted ; but that such parties should be sent back to the union or workhouse from whence they
came . The Lord Mayor said he considered the practice of sendini : the poor from union or workhouse to the hospital as wholly incapable of being vindicated , inasmuch as it went to reliuve those who ought to be parochially relieved , and to turn the benefits of the institution away from its intended channel , the relief of the destitute sick . There was no principle to which he objected more slroiijrly . After some Further explanation the Lord Mayor said that he should take an early opportunity , aft * r the close of his year of office , to investigate the present charity . In the meantime he felt satisfied at tbe resolution to which the managers had come , and wbich was calculated to prevent the abuse of a charity .
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Chartism Amongst Tiie Middle Classes-Tr1...
CHARTISM AMONGST TIIE MIDDLE CLASSES-TR 1 UMPI 1 AJ 5 T TERMLNATION OF THE DEBATE . The adjourned debate was resumed at the Globe Tavern , Great Tichfield Street , Marylebone , in presence of a densely crowded auditory , on Thursday evening , October 29 th , by Mr . Edmund Stallwood , who proceeded to show that present Chartism , was the Radical Reform advocated by Charles James Fox , in 1780 , and the self same principles advocated by tiie famous Reformers from that period down to the present time , lie pointed to the numerous statutes and authorities to shew that it was "Constitutional" and as a test of its legality ,
quoted _, the dicta of several eminent judges as delivered from thejudgment > eat , —• concludingthe _legal portion by giving with great effect , the celebrated declaration of Daniel O'Connell , delivered at the Crown and Anchor Tavern , Strand , namely , that " He who is not a Chartist , is either a knave who profits by the evils of misrule , or a fool upon whom facts aud reason make no impression . 'i As a proof of its practicability , he instanced the usages of clubs , lodges and benefit societies , where the principles might be seen continually iu practice , instanced the beneficial effects produced from a near approximation to the principle in Norway and the United States of America . He triumphantly refuted the _allegation that the working classes are
too ignorant to exercise the suffrage , lie recounted the number of eminent men who had sprnngtro . ro . the ivorking class , such as Paine , Franklin , Cobbstt , Jackson , Watt , & c , and concluded by dsfending the people against the charge of corruption . iiis speech was loudly applauded . Mr . Richardson quoted Blackstone to shew that universal suffrage had never existed in [ this country , and that parliaments werenotelected annually , in the wise days of our forefathers , andsaid Rome had lost herpower and fame through extending privileges to a tumultuous multitude—thought the present constituency _aniplyisufficent for all good purporcs , and pointed to the recent elections of Nottinghamshire , Southwark , and Westminster _, to show that fifty per cent , out of those who had the franchise did not use it .
Mr . Samuel KiDD , in one of the most eloquent and logical speeches we ever heard , literally tore in shreds ihe string of fallacies woven by the last speaker . Mr . _Pattexden said a few words , after which Mr . Swain briefly but energetically replied . The question was then put , and carried in the affirmative by an immense majority . A vote of thanks was , on the motion of Messrs . Swain and Stallwood , given to the chairman by acclamation , and the meeting separated .
GREENWICH AND DEPTFORD . An appeal to the friends of humanity on behalf of
WILLIAMS AND JONES . _Christian Friends , —The above named unfortunate _fellow-country-mcn , are now suffering for advocating the rights and liberties of the people , as contained in a document called the " People ' s Charter , " and declaring to the Government that as God made man free and gave him the land for his inheritance , they had no right , human or divine , to rob ihe people of that which is the source of their existence , and drive them into filthy alleys in crowded towns and cities ; " Thus man's humanity to man , Makes countless thousands to mourn . ' God never made man a slave , male and female created he them .
These men fell victims to class legislation , they were tried in 1839—10 for high treason and were sentenced to be hung , drawn , and quartered , hut through the exertion of the people there was a commutation of their sentence to transportation for life , but through their good conduct , ( which was never bad , onl a love for their fellow beings ) they have had their liberty on the island , but yet tiiey are living amongst felons , are out of employment , and in great distress , consequently the smallest donation ( if only one halt-penny ) will be thankfully received by the following persons , and duly acknowledged in the Nortliern Star Newspaper .
Mr . Davis , Black llorse Bridge . Deptford ; Mr . Earl , Frcneli ' s-fields , Deptford ; Mr . Firth , Plasterer , Black Horse Brid ge , Deptford ; Mr . Paris , Cold-bath , Greenwich ; Mr . Morgan , 39 , Butcherrow , Deptford ; Mr . Floyd , Baker , Church-street , Deptford ; Mr . Fryer , No . 6 , Church-street , opposite the Trinity Arms , Deptford ; Mr . Richardson , € oldbatb , Greenwich ; Mr . Robertson , 1 , Gales _' -row , Greenwich .
CITY OF LONDON . The City of London Registration and Election Committee , meet at the Dispatch Coffee House , Bride-lane , Fleet-street , on Tuesday evening last , Mr . "Wilson in the chair' Mr . Alluntt moved : — That a deputation of two persons be appointed to wait upon Mr . Shackcltou to know when we can have the hall . Carried—Messrs . Robb ' _s and Wilson were appointed . Mr . Wright moved : — That if any member of the Committee be absent on two successive nights , that he he no longer amember . Seconded by Mr . Nobbs . Carried—Mr . Allnutt moved : — That two persons be appointed to wait on Mr . Grassby for some addresses .
Seconded by Mr . _Bransford , the above being agreed to Messrs . Allnutt and _J-fobbs were appointed . Afte * receiving subscriptions which came in well The meeting then adjourned till Tuesday evening next , at the Star , Golden-lane , Barbican , at eight o clock precisely , when every member is requested to attend .
BARNSLET . At the weekly meeting of the Chartists of this town , in their room , on Sunday last , Mr . Frank Mirfield , called the attention of the meeting , to the dreadful sufferings of our fellow-men in Ireland , by famine , the result of Class-made "Laws . The meeting was afterwards addressed by Messrs . Uoey , _Segrave , Leary , Clark , and several others ; when it was ilnaly agreed to appoint a committee for the purpose of calling a public meeting at an early day to memorialize her Majesty on the subject , and likewise to get pecuniary assistance from the generous and welldisposedin aid ofthe unfortunate sufferers in Ireland .
CHARTIST ASSEMBLY AND READINGROOMS , S 3 , DEAN-STREET , SOHO . This elegant suite of rooms was again Slled to overflowing , on Sunday evening , October 25 , to hear a lecture on poetry by Mr . Ernest Jones . Mr . Jas . Grassby was unanimously called to the chair , and briefly introduced the lecturer . Mr . Jones delivered a . truly eloquent oration , in the course of which he illustrated his subject byrepeatingsome fine poetical pieces in truly artistic style . He concluded by repeating a poem composed by himself for the occasion , and sat down amid * the most rapturous applause . A vote of thanks was given to the lecturer , who made a suitable acknowledgment , and the meeting separated , evidently delighted with their evening ' s instruction .
METROPOLITAN COMMITTEE . At the usual weekly meeting of this body , Mr , Simpson in the chair , Mr . Fuzzon reported that a committee of five had been appointed to get up a meeting in the city to adopt the national petition , & c , which it was anticipated would be held on Monday week . Mr . J . Slater placed on the table a bill , announcing a benefit at the City Theatre , on Wednesday , November 11 , got up by the Tower Hamlets localities , in support of the funds for Chartist agitation , upon which the committee uuanimously agreed to call upon all the metropolitan localities not to hold any meeting on that night , but to render till their support to their Tower Hamlet brethren on the occasion . After several very favourable reports from Camberwell and elsewhere relative to registration and other Chartist movements , the _fcommittee adjourned .
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CAMBERWELL AND WALWORTH . At the usual meeting held at the Montpelier Tavern , on Monday evening the 26 th current , Mr . llcnay Sellers in the chair , Mr . John Sewell delivered an excellent and eloquent address on the benefits aud advantages resulting from attention to the Parliamentary Register , which was loudly cheered , after which eight new members , was added to the roll ofthe National Charter Association . A committee was appointed , and collecting books issued . Mr . Wild was appointc d local registration secretary , and Mr . John Sewell , treasurer . Mr . John Simpson , of Elm Cottage , Waterloo-street , Camberwell , volunteered to supply forms of claims . Alter a vote of thanks to Mr . Sewell , the meeting separated .
WHITECIIAPEL . Dr . P . M . M'Douall lectured at the Brass Founders Arms , on Sunday last , to a numerous and respectable audience , on the Land . At the close a strong desire was manifested that heshould deliver a course of lectures , which the Dr . promised to give . A resolution in support of the Chartist Land Society was unanimously adopted . CENTRAL REGISTRATION AND ELECTION COMMITTEE . This body held its usual weekly meeting at the Chartist Reading and Assembly Rooms , 83 , Deanstreet , Soho , on Tuesday evening , Oct . 27 . Mr . J , Simpson was unanimously called to the chair .
Mr , Hornby called the attention of tho committee to an article that had appeared in the Nortliern Star in whisk one of their local committee was called a Whig , and they were told " he was not for us . " Mr . Hornby recounted many democratic and praiseworthy acts , performed by Mr . Wagstaff , and stated that when that gentleman was applied to , to take the chair at the meeting in question , on being told that it was called to support the fullest extension of the suffrage , he replied , "then lam fully with you , " and immediately gave his consent . Now he and the men of Somers Town did not like such a man , tvho was always with them to he called a Whig , and as this was the central committee , from which local committee or rather their power emanated , he shonld much like to know what his locality were to do under the circumstances . Mr . Stallwood moved the following resolution . : —
That the name of Mr . C . E . Wagstaff be retained on the list of the St . Pancras . Committee , with the full sanction aud approbation of this committee . Mr . Cuffay in seconding the motion said , he had felt inclined to move a stronger resolution ; but he felt much pleasure in seconding that just moved by Mr . Stalwood . Messrs . J . Shaw , J . Slater , and T . M . Wheeler supported the resolution , . and after a suggestion from Mr . Ernest Jones , that the word "approbation " should be omited from tbe resolution—which found no favour—the resolution , as proposed by Mr , Stallwood , was carried unanimously , after receiving several reports , & o ., the committee adjourned until Tuesday evening next .
SOMERS' TOWN . Mr . John Sewell delivered an able and instructive lecture on Sunday evening last , at the Bricklayers ' Arms , Tonbridge-street , New lload . The lecturer was much applauded , and received an unanimous vote of thanks . Mr . Fanis occupied the chair . NOTTINGHAM . Mr . Sweet has been put in nomination as delegate for the next Conference at Birmingham ,
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The Case Of W. S. Ellis. To The Editor O...
THE CASE OF W . S . ELLIS . TO THE EDITOR OF TIIE _NORTHERN STAR . You will doubtless remember that in the course of last month , a poor but respectable man of this neighbourhood , named Nott , was through the almost unparrellcd machination of an artful designing girl of 14 yeara of age , named Evan , unjustly sentenced to three months imprisonmeutand hard labour , but through the exertions of an active officer , Sergeant rfarris , K , it was subsequently discovered that tho poor man was perfectly innocent , and the infamy of the girl made manifest . Jn consequence of the animadversions of the humane Editor of the Morniny Advertiser , public sympathy has been canvassed , and the Home Secretary induced to liberate the man . Now in this no one rejoices more than myself , and
it shows what can be effected by that most powerful engine , the public press when properly directed ; but when the innocence of others imprisoned , and expatriated from all they held dear in this world , and still suffered to drag on in chains , and misery , I am grieved to think that no public spirited editor ; ( with one exception ) has yet been found to call the attention of the authorities , or thepublic to these ever to be regretted occurrences . I will instance one whose guiltlessness is as apparent as the sun at noon day , viz ., W . S . Ellis , who was banished for 21 years ; it is a well known fact , that that noble _, minded man was convicted by _subborned and perjured testimony , this can be proved , yet with the single exception o the Northern Star , every journal lias been silent on this
never-to-be-forgotten stretch of judicial power , middle class jury injustice , and hired government evidence _. Surely , Sir , means could be adopted to make the world acquainted with this case . I believe Sir G . Grey is a humane man , and an honour to his class , let him know the particulars , and I doubt not the result . Recollect poor Ellis is in captivity , and his poor wife and children reduced to the most deplorable state of destitution and misery , and all who bave hearts cannot fail to sympathise with the misfortunes of this once happy family . Trusting you will make known to the public through the medium of tho Star , the true position of William Ellis , and family . I am , your ' s , & c ,
Shaav , 24 Gloucester-street , Commercial-road . East . [ We have before now advised the course which we think should be pursued to obtain the restoration of Mr . Ellis . The witnesses of his innocence aro in I he Potteries ; his friends in the Potteries , therefore , should , 1 st , form themselves into a Committee ; 2 nd , Procure the written evidence of parties who can prove upon oath the innocence of Ellis ; 3 rd , Print this evidence , and endeavour to procure its publication in the Staffordshire and London Journals ; i , Memoralise the Queen through the Home Secretary , the memorial embodying the exculpatory evidence ; 5 th , Collect subscriptions in aid of the
above labours , and also for the purpose of sending a delegation to London ; Lastly , ( other means failing , ) send a delegation to London , including the witnesses who are iu a position | to prove Ellis ' s innocence , to bring the case under the consideration of the Home Secretary , the delegation placing themselves under the direction of Mr . Duncombe , or some other member or members of Parliament , disposed to aid in the good work . When the friends of Mr . Ellis in the Potteries commence action , they may hope for assistance elsewhere ; but until they move , nothing effectual can be done for the exile ; although much ought to be done for his family , and would be , if the London Victim Committee found nroper support . *—Ed . N . S . I
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MR . WAGSTAFF AND THE "NORTHERN STAR . " TO THE EDITOR OF THE NOBTHERN STAE . Dear Sir , —The leading article in your journal of Saturday last , having been read at the usual meeting of the _Somers-town Locality , on Sunday evening , October 25 th , it was unanimously agreed that the said article be referred to the Local Election and Registration Committee for their consideration , We the said Committee , having met and duly considered the subject , hereby express our unanimous opinions thereon . Of the greater portion of the said article , the verdict of all must be that it is indeed superexcellent , but with the concluding : part thereof , we consider that we have just cause to complain . You state " that you was ( greatly grieved and mortified , in finding
that the men of St . _l'ancra . s should fall into the error of nominating a mere Whig on one of their local Committees . " That we ( the men of St . Pancras ) have in . variably been the unflinching and uncompromising advocates of , and zealous and indefatigable workers in , the cause of universal right as laid down in ] the People ' s Charter , we flatter ourselves that you will readily admit , and that we are now prepared with a firm determination to join in a renewed effort to make those principles predominant , we can affirm , but that we have on the occasion to which you _alluds , fallen into error , or in any way acted so as to cause grief or mortification to the most fastidious disciplinarian , we emphatically deny . In order to prove this assertion ( assertions without proof
we deprecate ) we will briefly state the reason why the gentleman you are pleased to designate a mere Whig , was placed on this Committee . The persons constituting the said Committee ( with the exception of Mr . _Wagstnff ) were nominated by the Somers Town Locality , and their names appended to the resolution which was placed in Jlr . Stallwood _' s hands to move at the pulilic meeting . Mr . Stallwood having obtained Mr . Wagstaff ' s consent , prefixed his name to the others and put them to the meeting , therefore if any error was committed , Mr . Stallwood was the originator thereof , and not the men of St . _Pancivis , we however consider that Mr . Stallwood was _perfestly justified ( being apublic meeting ) in pursuing the course that he did , and we likewise think that be was thereby rendering service to the cause .
Most probably , Sir , you are better acquainted with the political charucter of Mr . Wagstaff than | we are , as you positively assert that he " is a mere Whig , " that he " is no Chartist , " and that he " is not for us , " ergo , that he is against us . You would much oblige by proving these assertions , as we repudiate the idaa of acting in collusion with Whiggery . We think it our duty now to state , as concisely as pos . sible , what we know of Mr . Wagstnff , considering that justice to ourselves and to Mr . Wagstaff demands it . Mr . Wagstaff is a man of uubleniished and irreproachable character . In his official capacity , both as churchwarden and as a director of the poor , he is held in the highest estimation . Wc have heard those that have acted with him ou the parochial committee , say that they believed there was not a better man in existence . We heard him at a public meeting ( when a question was put
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to hi masrchairmah ,. on the anomaly , of allowing a compound housel . older . to vote for a member of Parliament , anu _disallowing that right for parochial officers ) say that ne hoped to sef tho day when all such _anomahas would be abolished , and that every man would have the r _.-7 « of ' voting . on | y for local officers , but for those » who made the laws they were bouud to obey . Is this Whiffnrv ? When the deputation waited on the vestry with the requisition soliciting the use ofthe rooms to adopt the National Petition , Mr . Wagstaft was in tha chair , and , after a stormy and protracted discussion , the vestrvmen were leaving the room , when the requisition was put into his hands . He hastily glanced over it , and called the attention of the vestry thereto , and haying
read it ( the requisition fully stated the object for which the rooms were wanted ) stiid , "Of course , gentlemen , there will not be any objection V Is this being against us 1 And when the deputation waited on him to ask lus consent to take the chair , he inquired the object for which the meeting was called , and asked if it was not for an extension of the Suffrage ? and when informed that it was , to the fullest possible extent , he said , " Then I am with you . " Is this Chartism or Whiggery ? And yet , Sir , this is the man that you solemnly protest against his acting on our committee ; and that he is such an ally that the Central Committee would not rely on to carry out their recommendation . We aro of opinion , that the committee would feel thankful for some
thousands of such allies . Trusting , Sir , that what we have written will be received in that spirit of brotherly affection which actuates those from whom it emanates , and that you will give it that publicity which the article tbat we complain of received , "Weave , dear Sir , Yours in tbe cause of Democracy , The Members of the St . Pancras Election and Registration Committee . . „ . , William Farms , Chairman . 1 ' ene ' _Joun Abnott , Secretary .
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Tower Hamlets . —Mr . Ernest Jones will deliver a lecture at the Whittington and Cat , Church-row , Bcthnal-gicen , on Sunday evening next , at eight o ' clock , subject , " Superstitution considered an agent of despotism , " Bermondsev . — The members of the Bermondsey Registration Committee , will meet on Wednesday the 4 th of November , 1846 , at Mr . Maynard ' s the sign of the Prince Alfred , Queen ' s-row , Grange-road , Bermondsey , when the attendance of all persons elected on the committee at the Ship Tavern meeting on the 19 th of October , is requested . An address will bo delivered at the New Tanners' Arms , Grange-road , on Tuesday next , being the usual weekly meeting of the Bermondsey locality . Subject : "Chartist Land Plan . "
Mar yl ebone LocALiiy . —A meeting will take place on Monday evening , November 9 th , 184 G , at the Coach Painters Arms , Circus Street , New Road , at half-past seven o ' clock . Chartist Reading and Assembly Rooms , 83 , Dean Street , So . —Dr . M'Douall will deliver a public lecture— subject— " The objections raised to Chartism , " on Sunday evening next , November the 1 st , at halfpast seven precisely . The Proprietory Committee will- meet at six o ' clock precisely on Sunday evening next . Central Registration and Election Committee . —This Committee will meet for the transaction of business on Tuesday evening next , November the 3 rd , at eight o ' clock precisely . The Metropolitan Committee will meet at the same time and place , Ciiaktist Agitation is inE Tower Hamlets . —In
order to assist in defraying the expense attendant on the present glorious agitation for the People ' s Charter , the several localities in the above borough , have united together and taken the City of London Theatre , BishoDsgato Street , for a benefit which will take place on Wednesday evening , November the eleventh , when the attendance of the Chartist brethren and friends is particularly requested . We perceive the charge for admittance is exceedingly low , viz . —Boxes Is . ; Pit Cd . ; Gallery , 3 d . Tickets can be obtained at all the Chartist meeting places throughout the metropolis , and of Mr . VV . Shaw , secretary , 10 , York Street East , Commercial Road . Limehouse . —A lecture will be delivered on Monday evening , November 2 nd , at the Brunswick Hall , Ropemakers-fields , Limehouse , by Dr . M'Douall , at eight o ' clock . The members will meet at seven o'clock .
Chartist Assembly and Reading Room- * , S 3 , Deanstreet , Soho .- —This Institution has now been opened for several weeks past , at prices , so low as to be within the reach of the _psorest of the poor , thus for one shilling per quarter , may be read the daily and evening papers;—the weekly papers , and other serials of all shades of opinion , both metropolitan and provincial , and numerous pamphlets , books , & c . contributed by several generous friends . An occa sional reader can enter the room and read to his heart ' s content _forgone penny each time . This institution up till the present time , has been supported by a lew ( poor in pocket , but fortunately rich in spirit ) democrats , in order that the many may be benefitted ,
the assistance of the Metropolitan Chartists is earnestly requested , either as quarterly subscribers , or occasional readers . If some af our mo' _-e wealthy brethren would aid by their donation in money or useful books , they would greatly serve the institution . Some too of our friends mi ght render assistance by taking second days papers , of which we understand , there _istlie' _^ imes , " "Post" and " Sun , " to be disposed of—as well as " Douglas _Jerroid ' s , " the " Weekly Dispatch , " and "Nonconformist " weekly papers . Any friends desirous ot supporting this praiseworthy institution , will oblige by _comraumunicating with Mr , Edmund Stallwood , the Secretary , at the rooms .
The Veterans , _OnrnAss , and Victims Committee , are requested to meet at the office , S 3 , Deanstreet , Soho , on Wednesday evening next , at eight o ' clock—it is hoped that all the Delegates will attend . _FissnuRY Mutual Instruction Society , Finsbury Ilall , CO , Bunbill Row . —On Sunday evening next , November 1 st , an Oration will be delivered bv Thomas Cooper , author of 'The Purgatory oi Suicides . ' Williams and Jones . —Monies received by Mr . Friar , sub-treasurer to the Greenwich and Deptford Chartists , for the Williams and Jones ' s fund , per Mr . Charles Frith , from a few plasterers and carpenters employed at Mr . Herbert ' s , Clapham Common , Is . Cd . ; collected by Mr . Friar , from a few friends at Deptford , 10 s . 3 d . ; total , 14 s . 9 d . i
The Anti-Rent Movement . —The Fraternal Democrats will assemble on Monday evening next , November 2 . at eight o'clock , at the White Hart , Drury-lane , three doors from Holborn . Subject for discussion— " The Anti-Rent Movement in the United States . " Hammersmith . —A meeting will be held at the office , 2 , Little Vale Place , on Sunday morning next , November 1 , at ten o ' clock precisely . The members the Lewellyn Hat Club will meet at 83 , Dean Street , Soho , on Sunday evening next , November 1 . The Easters Philanthropic Emergency Society , held at Mr . Drake ' s , The Standard of Liberty _. Bricklane _, Spittalfields , will hold its tenth monthly meeting on Wednesday next , Nov . 4 th , the chair will be taken at half-past eight .
South London Chartist Hall . — Mr . S . Kydd will lecture on Sunday evening next at the above Hall . The following lectures will also be delivered in the above Hall : on Sunday evening , the _Stb ol Nov ., by Mr . Ernest Jones , at eight o ' clock : —On Monday the 9 th , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., will deliver a lecture as above . Subject , " Chartism , the Land , and the Famine in Ireland . " Lecture to commence at eight o ' clock precisely .
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_Fbancis G . —We will make use of the song shortly . All communications in connection with the Veterans Orphans and Victims Committee are ( during Mr . Clark ' s tour ) to he addressed to John Arnott , subsecretary , 8 , Middlesex-place , Somers Town , London . John Arnott , Somers Town , returns his sincere thanks to those friends who suppotted him on the occasion of his late benefit , and bogs to state that he will feel obliged if those friends who have not yet settled for their tickets will do Be at theearliest opportunity , either with him , or Mr . Wheeler . Tun . _PaittTEit or the Northern Star is in want of copies of the Star to complete his file , of the following dates : —February 29 th , 1845 , and April 4 th . 1846 .
Any of our readers who ean oblige us with those copies , will please to address , Mr . M'Gowan , Northern Star Office , 10 , Great _Windmill-street , iraymarket , London . Mb . Benjamin Newrt , 12 , White-street , Bet ' hnal Green Road , begs to inform the Chartist friends and public generally , by giving their orders , can be supplied with tbe " Northern Star" newspaper and other weekly periodicals . A Laboubeb , Cuatuam . —You can join at the office if you choose , by paying the expenses , as per rules ; but it is better to connect yourst'K with a Local District , if possible . A Labourer had better seek his information from the District Secretary , and obtain a receipt on
Card , and not from individuals who , perhaps , are not acquainted with the regulations .. W . W , The poetry was received , and shall hare our attention j but we can make no pr- omise , as we I ave by us as much poetry as would fill W ' vo or inree num _- _bcrs of the Star . « C . Swain . —The above answer applies to the "Ballad : " also to the " Serenade , " received this \ veek , To the London Chartists . —Reports of V meetings , and notices of forthcoming meetings , _sh _. _iuhl be at this oilice by Wednesday when possible , or by Thursday at the latest . All the room we can command ( " and usually a great deal more ) on the Friday and _b' _-nturday ia wanted for tlie " news" of those d « ye . Will " . our London friends see to this ?
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CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT . A Base Shilling . — Margaret Murphy , an Irish girl , was placed at the bar before the Recorder , to receive the sentence ofthe Court upon an indictment charging her with unlawfully uttering a counterfeit shilling , to which she pleaded guilty at the last session . The case had stood over for the purpose of inquiry , and the result exhibited great depravity on the part of tho accused . It appeared that she was servant at a public house , and that upon the occasion in question a person had taken some refreshment and tendered a shilling , which tho prisoner declared to be counterfeit , and the party was taken into custody ; and the prisoner , upon the enquiry before the magistrate , swore most positively that the accused party gave her a bud shilling , and he was in jeopardy of being
committed to take his trial , when fortunately for the ends of truth and justice , somo circumstance transpired which aroused _suspioion _, and the girl was closely questioned , and _Blje at length admitted that the charge she had made was without foundation , and that she had herself substituted a bad shilling of her own for the good one given to her by the _Customer at the time in question . The Recorder animadverted severely on the prisoner ' s depravity , telling her that if she had been convicted of neriury she would have been liable to transportation , and under the cirenmstanees he felt it to be his duty to pass upon her the full period of punishment affixed by the law to the case Of a single Uttering . Taking into consideration therefore , the imprisonment she had already undergone , the sentence was that she be kept to hard labour for ten calendar months .
Anne Sinner , _ai'fcwRuffey , 20 , spinster , was indicted on Thursday for the wilful murder of Daniel Crawley , by stabbing him with a knife . Mr . Bodkin , with Mr . Clark , conducted tbeprosccution _, and Mr , Clarkson , through the kind and humane instrumentality ofthe sheriffs , defended jhe prisoner , Ths prisoner it will be remembered kept a little eating house in Flower and Dean Street , and on the nightof the fatal affray she was intoxicated , and it appeared there had been a good deal of disturbance about her house , and she had been very much annoyed by . the deceased and some other men . She was in the act of cutting some meat , when the deceased , who was leaning over the counter , made some offensive expression to her , and , as there was rery good reason to believe , also laid his hand on her person in a very indelicate manner , upon which the prisoner made a stab at him with the knife she had in her hand , and inflicted a mortal injury , of which he died a few days afterwards . The prisoner had declared before the magistrate that she merely
struck the deceased to resent the insult offered to her , and was not aware at the moment that the knife was in her hand . The Jury found the prisoner—Guilty of Manslaughter , The sentence was deferred .
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to run from the iron mines of Geluwara , in Lapland , to the port of Tonnefors , and will be thirty-two French leagues in length . These mines are the richest in Sweden , but the produce is of comparatively little value , from the difficulty which exists in carrying it to the sea . It is an English company which has undertaken the line in question , and the works are to commence in the course of next spring . A vert Remarkable Crime and Trial . —The Wellington Statue bas now been on its trial for the last month . The verdict that has been passed upon it by all judges of art , has been— " Guilty of Man ' s Laughter . !'—Punch .
A General Meeting ofthe Members ofthe United Patriots Benefit Society , residing in Bristol , was held at the-Angel Tavern , High-street , on M « nd :: y evening last , for the purpose cf hearing Mr . Ruff y , the General Secretary ofthe Institution , give an explanation as to the reasons for making the late amendments to the rules of the Institution . The members expressed themselves perfectly satisfied with the information given by Mr . Ruff y , their Secretary pressed a vote of thanks for his attendance , also a vote of confidence in Mr . R , A similar meeting was held at Bath on Tuesday evening , when the members passed a vote of thanks to , and confidence in Mr . Ruffy .
Accident on the Eastern Counties Railway . —A casualty , fortunately unattended with loss of life , took place on Tuesday , on the line between Ely and Cambridge , about seven miles from the latter place . The train which should arrive at the Cambridge station at half-past two o ' clock a . m ., was proceeding from Ely to Cambridge , and when a few miles below Streetham the line rail from some cause or other broke , and the engine tore it up for several yards , ploughing up the ballast . The shock was terrific . The train was rather a long one , and the back carriages were thrown on to the foremost with a violent concussion . Fortunately , the engine having escaped the broken part of the rails recovered the line , and the train was stopped .
Fatal Accident from Shameful Neglect . —Mr . G . I . Mills held an inquest at Kensington , on the body of Jane Barnes , aged thirty-four years , whose death was occasioned by her having accidentally fallen into an unprotc 3 ted area in Bayswater . On the evening of Monday last , the deceased , accompanied by her sister , went to the terminus of the Great Western Railway , to meet a niece . On their return , about ten minutes to nine o ' clock , and pro cceding along Victoria Grove , anew street leading from the Moscew-road to Kensington Gravel Pits ,
in which there is a row of unfinished houses , tinniece discovered that she had lost her boa off her neck , and she returned back to find it , the deceased and her sister remaining where they had stopped which was close to an open area , into which the deceased fell foremost . Assistance was promptly prrcured , and the unfortunate woman was carried " to the shop of Mr . Wildbore _, a chemist close by , but lift was quite extinct . The Jury returned a verdict ol ' -Accidental death , " and severely censured the neglect of the proprietor of the houses in allowing sv dangerous a place to remain unfenced .
The S . Giles ' s Rookeut . —A further portion o this notorious place has been enclosed , called Lawrence-street , previous to the demolition of tho houses . A row of houses is to be erected on their site to be called St . Giles's-crescent . There is now only one part of this labyrinth of courts and alleys remaining , termed Church-lane , containing about fifty houses . The vintages througaout the whole of Europe ( England not excepted ) have this season yielded _asupply of grapes , which , for quantity as well as quality , has perhaps never been equalled , or at all events excellent in the present generation . A weekly journal , to be called the Contemporaneo , is announced for publication at Rome , under the immediate sanction of his Holiness . It is to be especially devoted to the investigation of questions of trade , industry , and political economy .
Ihe manufacturers of Lille have , like those of Rouen , got up an association in favour of the protective system . Tiif poon is * St . Paxckas Workhouse . —Dr . Arthur Farre , senior physician to King ' s College Hospital , who was recently appointed by tbe ; Poorr-law Commissioners to accompany Mr . Ilall , the Assistant Commissioner , to St . Pancras workhouse , and inspect the oakum-room , the females' " shed , " and other places appropriated to the ' * refractory" paupers , has furnished his report to the Poor-law Commissioners . He declares the sleeping apartments of the workhouse to be inconveniently crowded , some of the rooms being so full of beds that they touch each other . Ofthe well-known " shed" he remarks : " The term
shed by which this room appears to be familiarl y designated , does not seem to have been applied to it in consequence of any peculiarity in its construction , as it does not in this respect differ from other rooms in the house . But the work which is now carried on in this room , having been at one period conducted under a shed , the name has been retained , although the place of work has been long since changed . Of the dietary Dr . Farre says , " In reference to the two points relating to diet upon which I am to give my opinion , namely as to the sufficiency of the diet provided for the class termed ' refractory , ' as specified in the table sent , and also to its " sufficiency , when the allowance of meat is withheld , and . half a pound of potatoes substituted for ifc for the period of a week , which , under certain circumstances , is stated to be the practice of the workhouse , 1 think , with reference to the first point , that the dietary is
sufficient , except in the allowance of meat , which is onethird less than on the ordinnay diet of the house , without the substitution of any other article for it . I think this permanent reduction in the allowance of meat for the oakum wards is objectionable , aud I would recommend that either the proportion should be increased , or more bread be substituted for it . In regard to the second point , 1 think the entire withdrawal jof meat for a week from the dietary of the oakum ward , as at present constituted , and the substitution of half a pound of potatoes , renders the diet too little sustaining ; but I think if more bread were added , the alteration would not then be objectionable of full growth aud good health for ( he period mentioned . " The Commissioners have addressed the St . _Pencras guardians in a manner which is clearly expressive of disapproval of their conduct to the poor under their charge .
Stratagems in Law , —The Abcille Cauchoisc relates that a huissicr of the district of Caux had , a few days back , to arrest a debtor . He perceived him stadding at his shop door , but in order to enter the dwelling and seize him here he required the presence of a juge de paix . If he went for that functionary , the tlebtor might hear of the matter iu the meantime , and escape . The huissier , in consequence , weut boldly up to the window and snatching up a bowl of golden fish , made _olf ' The debtor , not suspecting anythine , ran after him and soon ovr . took him . Then tho position of the ' two men wove reversed , as the huissier belli" at lull liberty to act in the public street , turned on his pursuer , and , to his great astonishment , arrested him . The statement of the fanatical attempt to destroy Lord Rosses telescope , . . turns out to be a fabiication .
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THEATRE ROYAL MAItYLEBONE . _M PROPRIETOR , MR . LOVERIDQg _, LKSSEE , MB : JOHN DOOGLASS , ON MONDAY , - and during the week , a grand nautical 1 bistorical , and military drama , founded on the _stlr _' r ring events that mark the lives of NELSON , WELLINGTON , AND NAPOLEON ! The drama supported by Mr . J . Douglass , Mr . Cowle , Mr i * J . Rayner , Mr . Gates , Mr . Biddell , Mrs . Campbell , Missis Hodson , and the whole talented company and numerous s auxiliaries . In the course of this piece a new , _maguifi i cent Act Drop , by Mr . If . Hell ; the subject— " Wet ' s ' s Celebrated Death of Nelson . " To conclude on Monday , and Tuesday , with " Macbeth . "'» Macbeth , alternately , Mr . Cowle and Air . J . Kayner . On Wednesday , Thursday , Priday , aud Saturday , aftenr the first piece , a farce called " Up to Snuff ; " supportedd by Mr . T . Lee and Miss Martin . To conclude , on Wednesday , with " Venice Preserved . "" On Thursday , Priday , and Saturday , with "Guyy Pawkes . " Boxes 2 s . ; Pit Is . ; Gallery Cd . Doors open at half-past Six—Commence at Seven . Acting manager , Mr . T . Lee .
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On Wednesday , an inquest was held at Cripplegate , on i the body of Maria KoHiday , aged eluven years , who died I from cold and hunger . Mary Daley snid , that tho father of the deceased , his ¦ wife , and family , occupied the first floor front room ia t her house . The family consisted of a man , wife , and six t children , of whom the deceased was the eldest but one _,, The deceased was first taken ill with a bowel complaint ,, about three weeks ago , and _Bince then another of the _i children had been attacked with the same complaint . ' , The deceased died on Sunday last . The Coroner—What do you suppose was the cause off the child ' s death 1 Witness—More from want than from anything else ., This child , and all the others , as well as the father and : mother , were more than half naked . All that they had . ' . to rest upon was a sack of flock , thrown in one corner - of the room . The father used to sit up while the _> child , now dead , lay ou this bundle . It was there that ; it died .
The Coroner—When did he first apply for any assistance ? Witness — Some weeks ago , when he came out of the hospital , he applied to Mr . Roberts , the relieving officer , and was allowedhalf a crown and four loaves per week . Harriet Wells , aunt of the deceased , was next examined . She said that the distress of the husband commenced when his tools were burnt in tbe fire at Slaney _' s _, in _Skinner's-street , Bishopsgate-street . He had then just come out of St . Bartholomew ' s Hospital , and his losses by the fire made him ill again . He was compelled to part with his furniture , and even to his wife ' s and children ' s clothes , to support his famil y . He would not stoop to beg assistance , but lived in hope of being better from day to day , until at last he was reduced so low that he was ashamed to shew himself .
The parish surgeon , said the deceased was suffering from an attack of diarrahoea brought on ay want of proper clothing and nourishment . This was the cause of her death , which took place on Sunday . The jury returned a verdict of " Died from diarrhoea , broughton by want of clothing and nourishment , " adding , that not the least blame was attributable to the parish officers . The Coroner placed some gold in the hand of Mrs . aley _, and directed her to use ifc as best she could to relieve the sufferings of the family .
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is Manchester . —On Tuesday afternoon , a meeting of spinners and manufacturers was held in the office of Mr . William Heron , Princess-street , to consider the propriety of working the factories short time in consequence of the depressed state of trade . The meeting was attended by manufacturers , or their representatives , from Manchester , Bolton , Stalybridge , Oldham , Preston , Blackburn , Warrington , Burnley , Stockport , and Ashton-under-Lyne , There was a very numerous attendance . Mr . Thos Cooke , of the Oxford-road Twist Company , was called to the chair . Two resolutions were agreed to , the effect of which was , that , in the opinion of the meeting , the beat course that could be adopted , in the present depressed state ot trade , was to work the factories short time ; and that for carrving out that object , the factories be for the present ' kept in operation only about forty-six hours , or four days per week . —Manchester Courier .
_IIy-sox Green , sear _iNotiisoham . —Frame-work Knitters . —This oppressed body of men have joined the National Association of United Trades , and ap . peal to their fellow-workmen lo imitate their example . Militarv Riot at Windsor Fair . —On Monday evening , a serious disturbance was created in Highstreet bya large body of the 1 st Regiment of Life Guards , in consequence , as it was stated ,, of a man named Cbippenfield , the proprietor of one of the booths containing wonderful pigs , boa-constrictors , crocodiles , ifec ., having "insulted" one of their comrades in the afternoon by telling him , when he had paid his 2 d . for admission , that he would have to go without "bacca" for a week . Shortly after nine o ' clock , a large body of the soldiers came into the
fair , between 100 and 200 , although not more than about twenty wero engaged in the riot , the rest merely looking on . They commenced by dragging away the flight of wooden steps _leading into the booth , which they entirely demolished . The soldiers next dragged away the whole of the platform in front of the booth ; in doing which the wife of the proprietor , Mrs . _Ctiinpenueld _, fell through upon the stones beneath , and was considerably injured . Mr . Cbippenfield addressed the soldiers from a projectin " piece remaining of the platform , begging them to desist , as he . had a . wife and large family dependant upon him for support , and humbly apologisincf for anything he might have said to have given them offence in the early part of the day . The work of destruction , however , still proceeded ; the large can
vass painting on tbe outside being torn , after an attempt had been made to upset the van . The learned pig got loose , and that the crocodile had a very narrow escape during the melee , which lasted for nearly half an hour . Many persons , some of whom were women , who were standing in the Highstreet at the time , get knocked about and severely injured . The proprietor ofthe exhibition had his hands severely scalded by the upsetting ofthe boiling oil which was burning iu jars on the platform at the time of the attack . Mr . Blunt , one of the borough magistrates , was in the High-street during a great part of the riot ; 'but from the large body of the
Lite Guards who were present , it was judged inexpedient for tbe police to interfere , who would assuredly have been overpowered . A picket arrived from the cavalry barracks a little before ten o ' clock , but not until the affair was at an end and the _rinirleadershad dispersed . As soon as the work of demolition had been completed , the proprietor of the booth , addressing the soldiers , said , "Now , I hope , gentlemen , you are all satisfied . " To which the leader of the cmeute replied , " 0 yes , we are quite s itisfied , you shan ' t have , any more ' tuppences' tonight , that we have taken d—good care of ; so good night , old fellow . " The mob then left , and the exhibition closed .
Abolition of Capital Punishment . *— A public meeting , numerously and respectably attended , was held at the larae room of the Royal British Institution , Cowper Street , Finsbury , last ( Friday ) _eveninff , on the subject of the Abolition of Capital Punishment . Charles Gilpin , Esq ., took the chair . The meeting was very effectively addressed by Mr . Alderman bidney , and Messrs . Mialland Rowton . _Resolutions m favour of the object of the Eeefcin" were earned , with onlv three dissentients . Stafford Shoemakers . —A large number of the members ol the Mutual Assistance Association of
Boot and Shoemakers , assembled at their club-house the Union Inn , Eastgate-street _, on Monday last , to celebrate the anniversary of St . Crispin ; when , alter enjoying an excellent supper , which was served up in first rate style , by Mrs . and Mr . bilvester , the worthy host and hostess . Mr . Richard Weston was called to the chair , _qnd song , glee , and duett , kept the company in high spirits until a late hour , when they separated well pleased with the evenings amusement . Several of the master manufacturers subscribed very handsomely towards carryout the festival .
i jMarylebonk Vestry . —On Saturday last , October the 24 th , the secretary ofthe Anti enclosure _A-sociation attended with a memorial signed by one hundred and two of the inhabitants ofthe parish , —callingon the vestry to take such steps , as might be necessary to restore to the parishioners the foot-walks and thoroughfares of Kilburn , Primrose-hill , & c , and also to take such steps as might be advisable to _se-. urethe gates ot the intended Primrose-hill Park _, remaining open night and day . The answer returned to the 102 memorialists was— " That it was not the business of the vestry . " When the next election of vestrymen takes place , the parishioners will do well to look to this .
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_-u .. o _** ays _l-ills . _-Uxtraet of a letter from the Iter . George Prior , curate of . Mevagh Letterkemiy _, Carrigart , I . _^ ' Maj _' 2 . _1 Wfi :- » T Professor Holloway . bear _bu—Within a short distance of my house resides a small limner , who . lor more Hum twenty vears had been in a i > _au state ot health , and never got but a moment's relief . Mrs . 1 nor procured a box of your Pills for him , which did him so much good that 1 heard him say that for tweutvsix years previously he never ate bis food and enioved ' it so much as since taking your Pills . ( signed ; _Geokge Prior . "
Cuitistene-O' On The 2.1th Of October, A...
_CuitiSTENE-o' on the 2 . 1 th of October , at the Collegiate Church , Manchester , Feargus O'Connor Lee , sou of John and Aun Lee .
Printed By D0ugal M'Gowan. Of 16. Great Windmill
Printed by D 0 UGAL M'GOWAN . of 16 . Great Windmill
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street , Uaymuvkct , in tbe Citv of Westminster at the Ofiiee , ill the same Street aiul 1 _' arisb , for the Pro * prietor , FEARGUS O'CONNOR , Esq ., und published by AI _' ilmam _Ucwitt _, of No . 18 , _Chavles-strcet , firm dun-street , Walworth , iu the Parish of St . Mary , _N ' e " _ingtuu , ill the Cuuuty of Surrev , at the Office , No . 16 Great Windmill-street , llavmurket , in _^ the City _Wctntinstei _' . Saturday , Oetoher
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Oct. 31, 1846, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns3_31101846/page/8/
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