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f Continued from our Seventh pacc . j
THE TEIAL .
TWENTIETH DAY . SimSG 0 ? XHB CODBT , TVESDXT , FEB . 6 . I EVIDENCE FOR THE DEFENCE . The Court sat at a few minutes past ten . i The Jury and traTersers hating answered to their j names , j Mr . Moore , Q ^ C , immediately rose and raid , that i as counsel for the traversers , he would avail himself ] of the indulgence of their Lordships , which was bo ' kindly granted to them on the preceding eTening ; I bnt as shey had endeaToured to the utmost of their ;
power to go through the evidence which was already adduced in the case to the court , and which , with few exceptions , was established m their favour by the crown—they meant , therefore , to rest their defence on what had already appeared before their Lordships . They had brought a considerable number of witnesses to towa—they were in town at present , and able 10 prove a certain number of facts ; but under the circumstances stated they came to the conclusion that they would not be warranted to take up the time of the court to establish what had been already considerably established . They wonld , therefore , examine but Tery few .
F . W . Conway , Esq ., proprietor and editor of the Dublin Evening Post , sworn and exirained by Mr . Hatchell , Q . C ., deposed that in the year 1 S 10 he had attended a meeting at the Royal Exchange , over which Sir James Biddall , the high sheriff , presided , and at which " Mr . O'Connell made the speech in favour of a Repeal of the Union read by Sir . Shiel ri the course of his address to the jnry . He also produced a tie of the DulRn Evening Post , and pointed out a . speech delivered by Mr . O'Connell at a meeting of R > man Catholics in January 1800 , which adverted to the corrupt means by which the act of "Onion was carried , the evils that resulted from it , and the necessity of struggling for its Repeal , even should that course involve the abandonment of the agitation for Catholic Emancipation .
The evidence was objected to by the Attorney General , as totally irrelevant to the issue ; and the Court designated as of yery little ralue one way or the other . James Perry , a Quaker , was ihe next witness pn £ npon the table , and produced the rnles of the Society of Friends in reference to the question of arbitration . The Attorney General objected to the reeeptien of the evidene * , on the . ground that if the arbitration regulations of the traTersers werelegal in themselves , they did not require the rapport of the rules of the
Quakers ; and it they were illegal , it was folly to suppose they could be legalised by the circumstance of the courts founded by the Society of Friends being also illegal . A long argument ensued , which ended i ) y the judgment of the Court bein ^ j given for the reception of the evidence , Judge Crampton dissenting . The witness then detailed the rules he had produced , which set forth that the members of the Bociety onghi not to go to law with one another , bui subnii ; any"differences that » igat arise between them to the decision of arbitrators chosen for the
purpose . "Win . Ccsgrsave was next sworn , and examined by ilr . ii'Donough , Q , C . You are connected with the Ousel Gaiky ! 1 am—I am secretary and registrar ef it . You have o ? en some years aeting in that capacity ? I have , sizee 1810 . Have you been present at any arbitration during that time ? I have , at most of them all . The parties called on me and named arbitrators—then I handed Vaetn this printed deed © f submission and they signed it . Mr . Donougb—Are those proceedings taken pursuant to the rules of the society ? Th « y are . " "What number of persons compose the society About forty when it is full . Sometimes there are not so nsasT , but it is filled np as soon as possible . When claims ars referred to the society the party claiming generally names the arbitrator .
Mr . ATDouough—Are there certain fees paid by the parties to the society I Yes . "When parties come to have arbitration , they are reqaired to lodge f jut guineas each to pay ins expences of the arbitration 5 and then the case is settled by the arbitrators . Mr . M'Donough—Then the deed of submission is Hgced by the parties ? It is , that it may be made binding , and enforced in the court . Cros-exjrrained iy Mr . Btnnett , Q ^ C—It is to these who ctose to lefer their differences to the society that arbitxaucn is granted 1 It is open to every person , arc strargc-rs may reicr their differences to it . It is a pan o : the deed cf submission to be made a rale of Court . The party referring to the arbitrators race their own person .
Judj ; - ? Crampion—The party names the arbitrator himssL I Yes , my Lord ; one names one , and the otter names anoiter , members of the society . Mr . Bennett—Do you believe the society 13 incorporate by Charter or otherwise ! I don't believe it is , as it is a very old society ; and I am not aware ifcey are incorporated by act of Parliament . Tie ctciisel for the traversers then pnt in as evidence espies <» f tbe Morning Register , Freeman ' s Journal , and TVc-: L-I y Freeman newspapers , containing the speeches of Mr . 0 Ccnneii and the proceedings of the Association , referred to in the speeches for defence , and relied on as affording answer to the charge of tie AttcrErT-GeneraL AiroEgst the matter thus put in evidence , the denunciations of the Chartistswere consTiicajms .
nm . H « rgan , » eoschmaier , residing at Tull&-more , was ihen examined by ilr . Hatchell—Do you remember ihe meeting held in Tallamore on the 16 th July l 2 st ? I do ? Ik > you know where Mr . Deane ' s house is situated ? I do . "What is the name of the person residing in the house at the opposite side of the street ! His name is Band . Do you recollect seeing a arch across the street ! I do . 1 s&t ? it about ten-o ' clock on Sunday moraiDg . Did you observe Vuat was written on it 1 I did . What was it ! " Ireland ; her parliament , or the world in a blaz ? . " Did yon see the arch taken down 2 J did . Did von assi = f in taking it down I I did . Do yon know Mr . Sieele r I de . Did juts see him whilst the arch was being taken down % ! N- > .
Did you see him somewhat about that time Before . At whose request 4 id you take down Ihe arch 3 At Mr . Sieele's , Mr . O'Connell having to him expressed his disapprobation of its erection . I should think it wasutken down abont a quarter past eleven ; after second prayers . The people assembled about two o ' clock . Cross-examined by Mr . Brewster—I attended a meeting th-r ? - I don ' t know that there was a comzaistte for getneg up the meeting . I heard there was a
committee , but I did not subscribe to it . Mr . Deane was the painter of the arch , and he assisted me to take it tiown . I believe he is here . 1 cannot tell who pni up this arch . It was Euspended from his hou ^ e . I Jive wirhin 100 perches of the place , hixl not in ihe > aine street . . Nobody come to town with me who as =.:-ted me in taking down tbe arch except Deane . Th- ; street in which the arch was sus--pesded irss cue of ike entrances to the chapel . There was a large attendance at the chapel tha . t dav . I did rot see any of the processions coming
ivvrp , Mr . Tiiziibbon said thai their lordships might recollect tfcs * be and several oihers of the counsel for ths traversers mentioaed their intention to produce Mr . Po ' . Tfer— that "he was subj . « naed for the purpose , and wi = also served with a crown Euismcns to attend . The r . aieineat made on that matter was perfectly accurate . Mr . Power was now on the road , but being in a bad siat * of health , it was wi ; h great difficulty that hi = physician wa 3 induced to eon ^ m to his proceeding to Dublin otherwise tnanby easy stages . He was £ 5 > = cc . cd to-morrow Ly one o ' clock ; on his evidczes they Tff re prepared to prove certain facts , if tbr crc- ^ ii * TC 5 ild allow Mr . Power to be examined as socn £ ^ he could attend , or otherwise me case
jni ^ ht £ . * . rrd OTer until rrro o clock to-mc-rrow . Chisf Ju-i-. e-: —Are you done with everyihxcg else \ Mr . Fitzasbbsn—Did not wish to take up the time ; of the con , i fey reading things wkieh he believed the jury-svere rot prepared to consider . He would , " therefore , M £ . Ie to the court that there was no other feet which they tcoasht it necessary to prove ; nor j wusttere auditing cisew which ihsv intend ea to advert . The crovm might either throv ? out of the evidence ziij cbiervatioES so made by them on ibat letier , cr 1 i lie case be adjonrned until Mr . Power would arrive to-morrow . Mr . Hat > heli—We want to proTe that Mr . Power wrote tiat letter— :. hat it is hi 3 name which was
gygncctoit . Chief Justice—Let ihe service of the Enmmons be proved . Patrick Gajncr examined bj Mr . Monaghan— . Strvf d the copy of the snbp « na on Saturday evening . The TUt . Hr . Poirtr was very unwell at the time ., Be Eaid he was enilrely in tbe hand 3 of his pbyacian , are that he would go to town the next day if-j he conhl obtain permission to do so . Mr . Power , wrote to his physician and to Mr . Burn , a magistrate ,. in the county of Waterford . They all three met en ; Snndsy , and after some conversation it was decided j that Mr . Power should go to town by slow stages . ' It was &gr ^ i that one of Mr . Bird's family shonld 1 f » with hiia , and that they should b « th b « in Dufelia j a Wednesday eTening . I » w Mr . P » wer fint at > i » own hcose . Be memtioned that he had been wrenoxiBlj sect for , and said that the reason why he kid not coao iefore was that he was I 1 L He was afraid that his life would be endangered bj hiB
Coning . CroS-exammed by Mr . Freeman . —Saw Mr . Tower in his parlonrj -ihe Rct . M * -. Casey , his ; ? orate , was with ^ in ^ atosyiad oeen dining in the j ^^ agj ^ reiitjfefcir ^^ isi ^ le ^ Indeed I did j potjto ^ fe ^ g ^ t | N |^^ yi ^ : . iraB ^ dt 0 P" "! ! j j ,
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| Did he a » K you io tako auyAing ebs after your long journey 1 Yes , some wine . Did he pour out the wine from the boUie which was on the table ! He did . Which bottle , l suppose , was on the table for him and his curate ? Ho , he desired the girl to bring it down—( laughter ) . Did the three of you join in taking wine ? The ReT . Mr . Casey did not . Did you and Mr . Power drink to each other ' s health ? We tasted —( laughter ) . He filled a glass of wine for himself and one for you 1 Yes . Did he give you more than one glass 1 No . Was any punch offered you ? Nothing int one gla ? s of wine . You left after taking the wine ! 1 did . . The witness was then desired to withdraw .
After a few obserrations from Mr . Hatchell and the Solicitor-General , The Chief Justice said he Bhould not require the Soliciter-General to begin his statement nntil he was satisfied he would not haTe any interruption . Mr . Moore then said they should not press for reserving the examination of Mr . Power , and announced that the traversers had closed their case . The Court then adjourned till to-morrow , when the Solicitor-General will reply on behalf of the Crown .
TWENTY-FIRST DAY . SlTIlSG OP THE CotTBT , WEDNESDAY , FEB . 7 . The court sat this morning at a few minutes past ten o ' clock . There were a number of ladies present , but the galleries and bar were not at all crowded . Immediately on tbe Judges taking their seats on the bench , the traversers were called and stBwered to their name ? . The Jury having taken their places . The Solicitor-General rose and said—My Lerds , and Gentlemen of the Jury , I rise to address your Lordsliipa and » he Gentlemen of the Jnry in this case , on the eTidence which you haTe heard ; and never , perhaps , did a more arduous duty devolve on
any counsel for the Crown . The momentous importance of tbese trials—the vast variety of the topics which have been introduced—tbe talent , the eloquenj * , and the ingenuity of the ho 3 t of counsel against Whom I am called to stand single-handed and alone—and the consequence of knowing how much your verdict may affect the law of the land , the peace and tranquiiity , and , I might add , tne happiness of this caHutry—all these considerations might well appal a person more competent then I am , either in mind or body . When called on , therefore , to discharge so formidable a task , it is with no little anxiety that I approach the execution of a most important duty . Great , however , as the responsibility attached to me is , I am conscious that as great
a re ? pon ? ibility attaches to th 3 Jury , rou have , Gentlemen of the Jury , sworn by the most solemn of all obligations to fiad a verdict in thia case according to the evidence , unaffected by any other considerations , political , sectarian , or religious—unaffected by fear , favour , or affection—uninfluenced by any other considerations than the truth and justice of the case . Gentlemen , that you deeply feel the extent of that responsibility , is evinced by the close attention yon have paid , in the progress of the trial , to tbe evidence adduced ; and it is my conviction of this which emboldens roe to expect a little further extension of that patience which has been already bo severely taxed . I despair , gentlemen , of enlivening this case by any ebuiJition of wit , fancy , or eloquence .
I am not gifted with those powers which belong to my Learned Friends in that respect ; and even if I were , 1 mu ? t say that I shonld noc feel myself justified in resorting to anything of that nature to influence your judgment . I ask for your verdict , not by appealing io your passions or to your prejudices , bu : by calling on you , as honest and intelligent men , to exercise your sound jndgment in giving yeur verdict ; and if you cannot give me your verdict upon the fair esercife of that judgment on th « facts , as siven in evidence , 1 shall not seek it at your hands . I think I shall present this case to you in such a light a ^ will relieve you from the slightest possible difficulty as to the eourt * you should pureue ^—so that in the eves cf every honest and fair man in the
country you will be justified in giving the verdict I confidenvly anticipate from yon . Gentlemen , ours i 3 a plais , straightforward , and just case ; it needs pothing more than the mere exercise of sound judgment and nn honest heart to arrive at a proper conrinsioi ! respec : ins it . There has , however , been ~ o much misrepresentsiioD , both in point of law and in point offset—so many irrelevant and extraneous top ^ C 3 have been introduced—so much obscurity and confos-on have been heaped upon the case , by _ tfc « ingenuity , learning , and the talents of the various gentlemen who have addressed you , that , before I can hope to make the case for the prosecution intelligible , it will be necessary for me to divest the case of many , I rcay say all , of those topics which do
not properly belong to it , and which could have been introduced for no other reason than to divert ycur attention from the real question you have to try . ¦ You have had no less than eight addresses on the part of the several traversers . Many of those have been not only different , but inconsistent . Jn one reppect , however , there i » a marvellous coincidence among them all ; aud that is , gentlemen , the total absence of any , the slightest comment—I may say of the least referecce to the evidence in the case . Not a sing !© observation , from the commencement to the close of those able and eloquent speeches has been addressed to the real merits of this case . In adverting to the details of the case a 3 proved by the tra-TtrseTS , it will be necessary that I should touch on
those topices which have beea introduced ; and think you will say that they have net the slightest l > earing on the case , and that they must have been bronght fortvard for no other reason than from the necessity which lay on tho defendants to avoid touching on the question which yon have been sworn to investigate—namely , the exister . c-j or nonexistence of a conspiracy . Afy Learned Friend Mr . Shiel , has not often favoured us in this Court by a display of his splendid talents—his visits have been few and f&T between . This was considered an occasion on which something extraordinary should be resorted to ; and accoidinniy Mr . Sheil has , on the
part of Mr . John O'Connell , addressed you—he must pardon me for sajisjj , uot on the case , but on various extraneous matters to "which it will be necessary for me to advert . He appeared as counsel for Mr . John O'Connc-11 . and he certainly delighted us by one of the most spl .-ndid exhibitions of eloquence . The execution was beautiful , brilliant , elaborate—but the matter very meagre indeed . In short , Gentlemen of the Jury . he threw the case of his client overboard ; and so his client appeared to think ; for you vrili recollect he disclaimed in a great measure the defence of his Counsel . Am I not jnstified in saying that he threw his client ' s case overboard ! From the
beginning to the end of his address was tuerc a single observation to the jury in denial or in explanation of any fact proved en the part of the Crown ? Do you recoJlect his promise , " I will show you , Gentlemen of the Jury , that my client is innocent of this charge ? " Do ' ycu recollect thatl Kow , 1 ask yon , can you point out a tingle fact relied on by him , or a single observation addressed to you on the case , tending to shew the innocenee of his client ? There were topics of general interest , bat not bearing on the particular evidence you have heard . The first was a sort of attack en tbe Crown , for the length of time which had been suffered to elapse before tbo prosecution against Mr . O'Coi . nell and the ether Trsversers commenced . Gentlemen of the
Jury , that , 1 must say , struck me as a most singular species of defence ; because in the first piece , it involves , a 3 you will at once see , something very like an admission of tko guilt of the pames . What does it amount to 1 Just to this- " You suffered us to go on—you enticed us into crime . " My Learned Friend , the Attorney-General , was actuaHy called the " artful dodger of the state . " I forget the other phrase that was applied to him ; bnt they all meant just this : that the Crown and the Government had literally seduced those people into the commission of crime ; and after they had been suffered to go on , day after day , week after week , they ( the Grvcrnment ) suddenly came down on them , and tc : d them ihey had violated the law .
Why , gentlemen , is it not monstrous to set up an allegation of that kind on the question of the guilt or innocence of the parties ? If they have not violated the larr , they must be acquitted ; if they have violated the law , what sort of defence is it to say that the Gov * rnnient have foreborne to prosecnte until now ? The question of the gailt or innocence of these traver .-cis cannot depend on the length of time that has been suffered to elapse before the prosecution . It depend 3 on the merits of the csse . Before I proceed further to the topics which Mr . Sheil introduced , I think it right to ct'vest your Eiadsof an apprehension which has been sedulously attempted to be raised in them as to who it is that we are prosecuting . You have heard over and OTer
again that this is an indictment against the people of Ireland—an indictment for the purpose of putting down free discussion , the extinguishing the rigntofpetitioning . and introducing asortof arbitrary control over tbe constitutional exercise of lpgal rights . Gentlemen of the Jury , allow me to say that this is a prosecution not against the people of Ireland for the exercise of their le ^ al rights—i t is not a prosecution against those unfortunate and deluded people whehave attended monster meetings at the instance of the traversers—they are not the persons prosecuted . Bat , gentlemen of the jury , it is said we are prosecuting for the purpose of putting an end to free
; j discussion , We are not prosecuting penous for ! entertaining any political or religious views ; for I avow at once that every one of the traverBera have the fullest right to express , in a constitutional and legal manner , his opinions on any public questionnay , more , to use his best exertions , if He thinks those opinions right , to propagate them , to have them entertained as far as possible by all persons in the community , and to use all legitimate ; and proper means to accomplish his purpose . But I deny the right of any persons to attempt to bring about an object by the meanB which are charged tin this indictment :, and to which I shall pre-
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sently tiiore v&riioulatly direot your attention . Gentlemen , our charge is this—Mr . O'Connell , Dr . Gray , Mr . Duffy , Mr . Barrett , and the other traversers , have entered into an illegal confederacy for the purpose of effecting changes in the constitution of this country by other than constitutional means . That ia what the law calls conspiracy . You remember how Mr . O'Connell over and over and over again told the persons who were assembled at those meetings that he 'was violating no law ; and that he would carry them through every Aot of Parliament ; that they might sit down , at those meetings in the presence of the Attorney-General . Yon remember the high and haughty defiance whioh he hurled . Is it not then consistent with that defianoe , whoa we have
aceepted his challenge , for him to come forward and to show that he has not violated the law ! Does he not owe it to those unfortunate people whom he deludeddoes he not owe it to his oo-Traversers , and to the public , to show that , in point of fact and of law , there was no violation of the law or the constitution 1 Gentlemen , I do not know from the facts of the case how my Learned friends were authorised to charge her Majesty ' s Government or the Attorney-General with conniving at that which was unlawful . Had they not before them the speech of Sir Robert Peel , delivered the 9 ih of May , in the House of Commons ? Had they not before them the speech from the throne I Are those the facts on which they would presume to say that they were
countenanced in their proceedings , and that they were seduced into crime ! Had they not warnings , repeated warnings ! Never were there traversers ' so situated who had less reason to complain than Mr . O'Connell and his co-conspirators . But my friend Mr . Shiel thought fit to address himself io another topio whioh I think if he had recollected what took place before this trial , he might have spared . 1 mean his observation relative to the constitution of the Jury , which this trial is before . He impugned tbe conduct of the officer who arrayed that jury , for not having put upon it some Roman Catholics . It was tbe most monstrous perversion of justice to apply such an observation of that Bort to such a jury as the present—a jury not retnrnod by the sheriff—not arrayed by him , but selected by ballot , by law , out of seven hundred sad seventeen names . Did they mean to say that thera was any impropriety in the ballot for the jury
before the law officers of the Crown ! It was stated by Mr . Shiel that when the forty-eight names wero reduced , it was found that those of ten or eleven Roman Catholic gentlemen bad been struck off by the Crown Solicitor , and that consequently the jnry was a packed one . Now , I confess 1 was astonished at what I muac call the temerity of my Right Hon . Friend in again drawing public attention to this subject . Upon a motion which was made in this causo the insinuation was made—foul I call it , because the Crown Solicitor was never actuated by such a feeling as was impuied to him—namely , that of striking © if the names of gentlemen because they were Roman Catholics . The Crown Solicitor was bound by his duty to strike out twelve names ; he struck out twelve accordingly , and in tho-e twelve Were included the « ame 9 of ten gentlemen professing the Catholic faith . Upon that occasion Mr . Kenimis made an affidavit in whieh he stated
that , he had received information which he then and stiil believed to be true , that those ten gentlemen were members of the Repeal Association . He waa answered that the fact was not so , and it was distinctly stated that that answer would be supported by affidavit . And who was it that made that statement ! Why , Mr . Shiel himself . He rose , and when the fact was read from affidavit , he distinctly said that he was authorised to contradict that statement , and that the contradiction would be made upon affidavit the Hext morning . From that hour to the present no such affidavit has been made Whether it could be made I have my own opinion . The making such as affidavit was a serious thing : suffice it , however , for the present to say , the
affidavit has not been made . I shouid have thought n irrelevant , as well aa improper , to have at all alluded to this Eubjtc :, had it not been made a prominent pan of the statement of Mr . Shi il ; and I think it would be a gross dereliction of tr . y public duly , if I did not give to it a full , explicit , and satisfactory answer ; and having done so , to ask the Jury to expunge from their minds any impression that had been made in reference to that part of tho case . Gentlemen of the Jury . You have a solemn duty to discharge ; and as , on the one hand , I certainly should not call on you to find a verdict agahst the traversers because they differ with you in religious views , so , on the other , 1 deprecate the introduction of a topic of that sort for the purposo of
intimidatingperhaps I use too strong a phra » e—for the purpose of inducingyou vul to do that which you are impcra ively called ou to do by tho evidence in the case . Gentlemen , Mr . Sheil adverted to tho nature of the charge from which , he said , he would rescue his client ; and he , as wo ' . l as tho other counsel who have addressed you , did attempt to do so , not by off"ring any observations on Ibe evidence , but by resorting to what I will not deny is a constitutional right—namely , that of fairly discussing politicsl grievances , real or tupposed , and to petition Parliament tor a redress . Gentlemen , I repeat that I for one do not dispute the existence of that right ; but I shall at present only make this observation respecting it , ih . it when
I come to advert to the evidence you will bo satisfied , unless I am greatly deceived , that this right was in the course of these proceedings only a pretext . It , is for the conduct of the parties connected with the proccediegs in the year 1843 that arises this prosecution . 1 think you wi ; l see by and byo that whatever may have been the original constitution , whatever have been iho original object ^ trhaterer may have been the original conduct of the association , winch was formed in the mouth of July , 15340 , tho peisoDS who promoted the designs of that association in 1843 were pursuing a course naturally at variance with the law and constitution of the country . Therefore , I make tho Counsel on the other side a present
—that is to say , I will not impeach the proceedings of ' 41 and ' 42 . I am fully willing to concede that , so far as they go , for the purpose of the present trial , they amount to nothing—they by lo means support the present charge . And iyi ' h rogard to the meeting in the yoar 1 S 10 , at which Mr . O'Connell delivered a speech , which was read to you , and at which tho high sheriff presided , 1 am also willing to admit . that nothing was done at ail in variance with the law . I am willing to agree that Mr . O'Connell has always entertained the opinions ho expressed in 1810 , or 1800 ; but we are prosecuting him and the other traversera for endeavouring to carry out those principles in 1843 by unlawful means . Geutlemc-u , "where is tho use of bringing forward the proceedings of' 1810 , or 1794 , or 95 , rrhich have no reference whatever to the matter a .
issue , the fact in one case being no more thau this , that constitutional meetings were held for the purpose of petitioning Parliament ; the fast in tht ; other case being by means of multitudinous gatherings , and seditious speeches and publications , intimidating the legislature . Gentlemt-n , it i 3 said that Mr . O'Connell ' s object is to obtain a Repeal of the Union by the same means with which he carried Emancipation—that is , by tbe demonstration of moral foroe . But what we charge them with is , not the demonstration of moral , but of physical force . We say that that those meetings were not the exhibition cf moral , but of physical force , not for ihe purpose of satisfying Parliament of the wishes of the T 7 ell-iuformcd and respectable classes of tho community , but for the purpose of showing that if the legislatures refused to comply with their demands , there would be a convulticn .
[ Tho Learned Gsntlcman then reviewed the speeches of the other Counsel for tho defence , contending that not one of them had applied to tho real question at issue , but that the speakers had adroitly sought so divert the attention of the jury from tho acts charged , and to which no answer had been given , to acts which were not chained a 3 unlawful . He also defended the Government from the charges brought again .= t it . When speaking of Mr . Fiizgibbon ' s address he said : —) Mr . Fitzgibbon ' s argument was a curious ene . He &ays if the parties wore guilty of anything , they were guilty of high treason , and that the crime of misdemeanor was merged into that of high treason ; and his complaint was that the traversers were not
prosecuted for high treason . Reference was also made to tbe army in this country ; and upon that point we were informed that all that was desired to be done was to make tho people fond of the anny . It is rather curious that the counsel for tho travelers should take credit for the language used to tho army ; but let it be borna ia mind that the army was brought in o this country because cf the proceedings at those meetings , and to meet or prevent any appearance of outbreak , disturbance , or riot . A number of the speeches of Mr . O'Connell , delivered in 1841 , was read , in which he denounced physical force . But had there been read twenty times as many it would not in the slightest degree alter tho case . Mr .
O'Connell , I admit , spoke against the Chartists , and against Ribbonism , and for tho best of all reasons —he knew that Chartism , or Ribbonism , or any other body , society , or machinery , tare and except what he himself organised , would be fatal to his prospects . His scheme was this : present tranquillitypresent obedience to the laws—perfect organization —constant agitation—a spirit of hostility to be always preserved and kept up—readiness for action to be maintained , but no present violation of the law by committing a crime , so as to place themselves within tbe law , and so to deprive the agitation
» f that machinery by whichitwas necessary to subsist . The Solicitor-General then applied himcelf to the evidence , after again reading frem the indictment the charge against ihe traversers . He contended that the evidence adduced by the Crown fully sustained that charge ; and that such evidence had not been rebutted , or even an attempt to rebut it made . To support his position he detailed that evidence , dwelling on some portions of it a considerable length of time , and with great force , still exhibiting no asperity or vindictiveness . The articles from the Nation , Freeman , and Pilot , with the "deathless" eongs , afforded abuadact matter
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for comment ; affording , as he contended they did , when viewed in connection with the other acts in evidence , proof of a common design to procure Repeal by unlawful means . He continued his address till a late hoar in the afternoon ; and then preferred a request for an adjournment , as it was not possible for him to finish that day . The Court acquiesced ; and adjourned to the nest morning , when the Solicitor-General would continue . It was expected that the Solicitor-General would occupy the whole of the next day , and that the Court would then adjourn till Monday , in order to give the Judges' time to compare notes , and consult upon the various legal points involved in the case .
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Barnsley . —Mr . Peckett is still obstinate , and his men determined . Subscriptions are on the improve , and the strike is likely to be successful . Tho fow fools he has at Hoylandswain were here on Wednesday , and got pretty well hooted through the street * by hundreds of women and ohildren . Ikcenduhism . —Biuckford . —This hitherto peacefal district of country was on Monday morning thrown into great excitement , by an alarm being given shortly after miduight that the stackyard of Mr . M'Leish , Westertown of Panholes , j , was on fire . Of twenty-nine staeks , thirteen only have boen saved . —Perth Courier . A Wooden Mabriage . —Married at Barnstable , Mass , on the 24 th ult ., by the Rev . J . Gaitee , Mr . John Post to Miss Sophia Rails . If thia match don ' t mako a fence we do not know what * stuff " will . Perhaps they are about to start a fencing school .
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NEWCASTLE—The Chartist of Newcastle and Gateshcad held their weekly business meeting on Monday evening . Mr . Iley in the chair . The secretary read letters from South Shields and Sunderland stating their approval of the intention of inviting Mr . Bell as lecturer to the district of Northumberland and Durham . The secretary was instructed to correspond with the General Secretary on the subject . After disposing of some local business the meeting , adjourned until next Monday evening , at half-past seven o ' elock .
TRURO , Cornwall—At the weekly meetine of Chartists on Monday evening , Feb . 5 tb , Mr . Wm . Farr in the chair , Mr . John Hagley save a spirited address whioh was well received . Mr . H . recommended the Council to adopt measures for the establishment pf a Mental Improvement Sooiety , which met with gvneral approbation . Mr . Longmaid strongly recommended the calling of a delegate meeting for the better organisation of the district , and to consider the propriety of Cornwall being represented in fhe forthcoming Convention . He moved that " a delegate meeting be holden at Cambourne , on Sunday the 18 th of February , " whioh being seconded , was carried unanimously . We trust that Penzance , Hayles , Camborne , Redruth , Helstone , and such other places as cau make it convenient , will send delegates , or communicate by letter , addressed to Mr . Jas . Skerves , College Row , Camborna .
MANCHESTER . —At a large and respectable m' -eting held in tho Carpenter ' s Hall on Sunday evening last , February 4 th , the following resolutions were carried unanimously—1 st . "That the best thanks of this meeting are due and are hereby given to Thos . Siingsby Duncombe , E ' -q ., M . P ., for his noble advocacy of tho sacred principles of Democracy , as contained in the document called the People ' s Charter ; but more especially for the manner in which he expressed his unalterable attachment to those principles , namo and all , at the recent meeting of the Complete Suffragists , held in the Crown and Anchor Tavern , London . " 2 nd . "That the best thanks of this meeting arc due and are hereby given to that sterling and unchangeable advocate of the rights of the toiling millions , Feargus O'Connor , Esq . ; and also to tho Chartists of London , for thoir determined and patriotic conduct at the above meeting . "
Manchester . —On Sunday evening the Carpenter ' s Hull was well filled ( notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather ) by a highly respeotable and attentive audience . Tho proceedings commenced by tho choir siuging the Chartist National Anthem . After which , Mr . Grocott read a letter addressed to Mr . Richard Cobden , by Mr . O'Connor , from last Saturday's Star ; also , the editorial remarks npoa the Game Lavv ^ , both of which were received with luud cheers . The Chairmau thon icitrocuted tho Rev . W . V . Jackt-on . The Rev .
Gentleman took for his « text tho speech read by her Majesty at tho opening of the present Session of Parliament ; and after ri vetting tho attention of his audience for upwanis of an hour , he concluded an instructive and en : trtaiinng Iteluro amic ' st loud applause . The Chairman then vacated the chair , and Mr . Suiton was called tlu-rcto . The report o * the meeting of Completo Suffragists , held at tho Crown and Anchor , % vas read from the Star ; and a voto of thaaiks to T . S . Duneoo > bo , Esq ., Ftargua O'Connor , Esq ., and tho London Chartists was unanimously awarded .
Hosley . Mr . James Leach , of Manchester , delivered a lecture tit re to an attentivo audience , on Wednesday , Jan . 31 . All communications must be addressed to Mr . John Grimo , tailor , sub-Secretary , Boughley Hill , Mossiey , near Manchester . Coventrt . —At a meeting of the Council held on the 4 th inst ., it was resolved " That Ihe Executive be requested to appoint a lecturer fot this district . KtDDERMINTSER . —Mr . Giorgo White addressed a crowded audience in tho Albion Rooms on Monday evening ; Mr . Henry Crouch in tho chair ,
Mr . White addressed the meeting on the evils of class legislation ; and at tho conclusion of his lecture requested any person who thought proper , to question him . A number of questions were then asked , and replied to by Mr . White . A vote of thanks was carried by acclamation , for tho satisfactory Manner in which Mr . Whito had answered the questions put to him . A voto of thanks was given to tho chairman for his praiseworthy conduct , to which he replied in a neat and talented speech ; after which , Mr . Holloway , the talented secretary , enrolled several members in the National Charter Association .
BROMSGR . OVB . —A public supper was held in thisi town ou Tuesday evening last , in honour of Mr . White ' s release from the Quoen ' s Bench prison ; Mr . H . Prosscr in ^ the chair . A 3 HTON-tJNDER-IiYNB .--0 u Sunday evening lasj , Mr . Donovan , from Manchester , lectured in tiie Chartist Association Room , Bentick street , at the conclusion of which , it was moved by Mr . Pilling and seconded by one of tho meeting , that a vote of thanks be given to Mr . O'Connor and the London Chartists for their' conduct , at the great meeting holden at the Crown and Anchor , London . " Carried by acclammation .
London . —The first aggregate meeting convened by the Metropolitan District Council was hold on Tuesday evening , February tho 6 : b , in the Social Hall , Whkechapel , to take into consideration tho distress of the people and the best means for its removal . Tho spacious hall was well filled / Mr . A . Davenport was called to tho ohair , aud in a few brief remarks opened the proceedings . . VIr . Davoc , in a lentthy aud eloquent speech , in the course of which he wah loudly " cliLvred , moved tho following resolution : — " That the distress now pervading the country and !' alHnj » with irvcsistlcas force upon the labouring portion of tho community calls for an immediate -nd efficacious remedy ; aud this meeting ore of opinion that this distress has been produced by the oppressive and unj i « t system of data or party legislation which is now enforced in this realm , aud that until this sysfr-m is abolished , we see no prospect of
incroiscd comfort to the working , prosperity to the middle or security to the upper classes . " Mr . Mantz seconded the lesolution , which was supported by Air . Williams , and carried unanimously . Mr . Shei > rard , in a very eloquent speech , which was greeted with enthusiastic applause , moved the following resolution : — " That , in the opinion of this meeting , tho conduct of tho present Parliament , has already sufficiently demonstrated that no redress of grievance , or expectation of improvement in the condition of the people can be hoped for from a body so connected , and whose interests aro so opposed to the interests of the people they profess to represent ; we , therefore , call upon o « r fellow men to unite for the purpose of procuring a House of Commons , elected by and from tho people , " Mr . Gate seconded the resolution which was adopted unanimously . Thanks having been voted to the chairman , the meeting separated .
London , —The insertion of the following resolution , passed on Sunday evening last , at the New Chartist Hall , by a unanimous vote , will oblige , yours , &c , W . Kuighton , secretary . —Resolved , " Tnat in tho opinion of this meeting , any interference with any body , calling themselves under what uanae they may , while they advoca : e the principles contained in our glorious Charter , is as impolitic , as it is unjust in principle ; and this meeting pledges itself to discountenance any interruption to any meeting called for that purpose . " Barnslev . —Mr . West lectured here on Wednesday nigh » , to a good audience . At the clo 3 e of the meeting thirty enrolled aa members , and no doubt the good cause will do well here when we have done with the petty tyranny of Mr . Peckett .
Wakefield , —Mr . Jehn West delivered a lecture on tbe Corn Laws , on Friday evening , the 2 nd inst ,, in the large room , George and Crown Yard , which was densely filled . Mr . Noble was called to the chair , and introduced Mr . West , who was received with loud applause . Mr . West delivered an excellent lecture , and challenged the freebooters to diacussion . '• Some questions rroro put to Mr . Weat by the Leaguers : present , which he answered most triumphantly , and the crest-fallen freebooters left the room thoroughly discomfited . Wo are about to take the above room tor the weekly meetings of the Chartist body .
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Important Meeting in Macclesfikld . —On Sanday evening last , Mr . C . Doyle delivered a very eloquent lecture on the | Repeal of the Legislative Union , ' * . The room was densely crowded , and a goodly number of Repealers were present , who listened with breathless attention and highly applauded the lecturer . Mrs . Walker afterwards addressed the meeting , and , was received with great applause . John Warren briefly moved a vote of confidence in Mrs . Walker , whioh was seconded by Mr . Bouls , and carried unanimously . After thanks had beea voted to the lecturer and chairman , the meeting separated , highly gratified with the information they had received .
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OVERLAND MAIL . India and China . —The accounts brought by this mail from India and China are considered by the press of the factions to be " very satisfactory , " i . e . British conquests are being extended ; and what matters- it at what cost to the millions , whether of this country or Hindostan , these " extensions" of territory are acquired , so long as the Molochs of British power obtain gold and glory ? Perhaps it will be the people ' s turn some day to have some say in the management of 'tour Indian Empire , " and then We subjoia a brief sketch of the most striking events : —
Gwaliob . —The affairs of Gwahor have been settled without shedding a drop of blood . The Governor-General reached Agra on the 11 th of December , and was making arrangements for marching the army of exercise , under Sir Hugh Gough , into the country ; but its services were not required . The authorities , oa ( lading that they had no chance of resisting such an overpowering force , held a council of war , whioh wan attended by the principal officers and leading men of the country ; and after a short deliberation resolved to give up the Minister Khasgeewalla ,
who was regard a « the prime mover ia tho late demonstrations against British authority in that quarter . He was immediately seat off prisoner under an escort of fifty men to Agra . The young Raja , who was considered the rightful heir to the throne , took refuge in tha British camp , and in due time was to be regularly installed as Sovereign . Lord Ellenboreugh was to proceed to Gwalior , accompanied by the young Prince , but no particulars had transpired as to hiB ultimate plans . ! That district , however , is now entirely under British dominion .
The Pdnjaub . —Affairs remained nearly in the same state at Lahore , but now that the Gwalior affair is settled , we may shortly expect to hear the question of interference in the affairs of tho Punjaub decided . ^ cinde is tranquil , but the decimation of the English forces by sickness stilJ continued , " of 3 , 600 men quartered at Sukkur , only 360 were fit for duty , or one in ten . " Of 164 European artillerymen , seventy were already buried , and tbe Sepoya suffered as much as the Europeans . The 2 lst Native Infantry had 815 men in hospital out of a total of 995 ! ; Nkpapl anp Oude . —Thero have been some hostile collisions betwoen the people of Oude and the Nepaulese , and the disputes between the two Governments are of a nature so serious , that it is believed the interference of the British will be neoes&ary Troops are moving in that direction .
Herat . —Tho three nephews of Yar Mahomed , late Vizier , but now apparently ruler , of Herat , have quarrelled with their uncle , and joined the two sons of the late Shah Kamran , against him . The followers of the five young men . assembled their followers and besieged Herat . A conflict ensued outside the walls , the result of which was , that the " sirdars and prince , being victorious , succeeded in shutting up Yar Mahomed in the fort . "
CH ? NA . From China tho intelligence is favourable . The supplementary treaty , by Sir Ilenry Pottinger and the Chinose Commissioner , would be forthwith signed by the Emperor without waiting for the signature of the Queen of England . The sickness at HongrKong had abated , but we regret to state that Major Pottingor , Colonel Kuowles , and two surgeons had been carried off by it . Some most serious fires have taken place at Canton . The fire , which took pla . ee on the 24 th and
25 th of October , completely destroyed the Danish and Spanish Hongs , aud a portion of the French , together with about twelvn hundred houses , and a vast amount of property of every description . The British Consulate was burnt out , but the papers were saved . It is estimated that the value of the goods belonging to the Chinese , which were lost during tho fire , amounts to 300 , 000 dollars . Another fire broke out on tho 25 th , but was fortunately got under before any ; considerable injury was done . Reason exists to believe that both were the acts of incendiaries .
UNITED STATES . Liverpool , Tuesday Evening . —The Philadelphia packet ship , Susquehana , Captain Meircken , arrived this . day , after a ivery quick voyage from that port , ehe left tho city of Philadelphia oa the 15 th . Thomas Paine . —A meeting of the admirers of this immortal patriot had been hold at Philadelphia . Congress had been ctiiifiy occupied with the question of " Right of Petition ; " that ia , whether petitions for the abolition of slavery , or for measures tending to thai objeot , should be received or not . The debates were of a very excitable character .
Accidents , Murders , Sic—There had been received from St . Louis accounts of a most terrible and distressing steam-boat accident , by which ninety or a hundred persons hsd lost their lives . The vessel plied between Cincinnati and St . Louis , and was on her way to the latter port on the night of the 4 th inst ., when , at eleven o'clock , and within three miles of St . Louis , she Btruck ou a snag ( sunken tree under water ) ; the concussion was very severe , and tore up several of her planks . Tba paesengerg had mostly retired to bed , and the vessel filled so rapidly from the extensive tniu ^ i she had sustained , that
they had not time to dress themselves—the eograea almost immediately became useless , and the vessel became at the mercy of theicurrent . Upon striking , she broke in two , one part sunk immediately , and the other floated some distance nearer to the shore . Upon the parting of the vessel many were thrown in the water and drowned , ' and many of the females and children died from exposure to the cold , which was excessive , besides others who were drowned in their berths . Altogether , the number of lives lost was estimated at ninety to one hundred ; but as the ship's papers were lost , along with the captain , the exact number could not be { ascertained .
Captain Nock , of the steamer Tantes , was killed in a quarrel at Mobile , by John Wade . At New Alexandria BIr . George Ketteria ^; was killed in a quarrel by Mr . S . Dixon . Both the manslayor 3 are arrested . Three tons of General J . W . Brown wero lately drowned in the river Raisin , Michigan , by the ice giving' way .
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Yorkshire , Feb . 3 rd . —A delegate meeting of Miners washc ' . d at the Griffin Inn , Wakefieid , when tho following Mima < vure paid in : —Halifax , No . 1 , 13 ^ 10 i ; K'pPiix £ 1 t-sid ; Birkenshaw 13 s 8 J ; BjnisJry £ 5 17 s 3 d ; Kothwell £ 2 6 s 3 d ; Four-lane Ends £ 1 Ud 81 ; Beeaton 17 s ; Thwaito Gate 7 s 3 d ; iira . jf ' ord Moor £ 1 3 i 10 J ; Bowling £ 3 15 s id ; Clifton 12 * 8 j 1 ; Staincliffo 14 a 6 J ; OssettCommon 5 s 4 d ; Thornton 4 s 7 . ^; H ^ ckmoncwicke 23 3 d ; Stainbro ' £ 2 3 , 4 d ; Uierley £ 2 7 d 7 JJ ; Daw Green 12 *; Ellaud 10 s 4 d ; Deoholme 6 7 d ; Low Moor £ 3 6 a 2 d ; Siikitcme £ 2 3 i 5 d ; SheU" £ 1 11 s 3 d ; Cawthorue Us ; Griffin , WaUfield £ 3 11 s 21 ; Cross Keys , Wakefieid 13- Gd ; Darnall , Sheffield £ 1 10 s 6 "d ; Kobinhoad , do .
£ 2 2 s 3 d ; Intake , do . £ 2 lGs ; Alverthorpe 14 s 9 ^; Batley 5 s 9 d ; Carr Gaio 9 i 6 d ; Great Preston 12 s ; Bird well £ 2 9 s 5 . VI ; Leptun 5 <; Mir field 3 s 6 d ; Mosbcrough £ 1 2 j " 2 J ; Dconfieid £ 3 5 s 4 d ; Ecclesall 11 s Id ; Eekingtou 13 Id ; Crigglesfcone 5 a 3 d ; Advocates and Almanacks 2 s 9 d . Total £ 56 0 s 7 d . The following resolutions , were also adopted : — " That there bo a public meeting held at Hood Hill between Barnsley and Sheffield , on Shrove Tuesday , Feb . 20 th , when Mr . David Swallow and other friends will address tho ineoting . " " That Mr . Harris remain iu tho Bradford . Halifax , and
Huddersfield district until the next district meeting . " " That Mr . John Toft lecture in the Leeds , Wakefield , and Dewsbury district . " ' * That there be a Victim Fund established throughout Yorkshire , and one penny per week , per member , subscribed to the same . " " That the restriction question be put iuto operation at all places where the miners are properly organised , and that every member do all that he can io pat it into operation as soon as possible . " ' That this meeting adjourn its sitting to March 2 , to be held at the house of Mr . John Pickering , Union Ian , Barnsley . " Ah increase of 1573 new members was reported . ]
Yorkshire . —A meeting f of Miners was held on Monday , tLe 5 tb inst ., at ! BirtchenelifF , when a new society was formed , and eighteen members took out cards . Mr . William Harris , agent # f the Minors ' As-ociatioa , addressed the meeting . Yorkshire . —A meeting i of the Colliers of New Miller Dam , Hall Green , Durkey , &o ., was held at Crigglestone on Wednesday ! last . The meeting was addressed by Mr . David Swallow , who read several extracts from the Miner's Aivcate and the Collier ' s Movement , " at full length from the poor man ' s paper , the Northern Star , J which was listened to with the greatest attention . ! Mr . Swallow spoke at considerable length . At the conclusion , a society was formed and several took out cards ; it was also agreed that the society should take in the Northern Star regularly . -
Hunslet Carr . —Mr . Swallow addressed a meeting of the Colliers of this place , several took out cards of membership . i West Melton . —The miners of Melton Field Colliery held a meeting at tho Star Inn , in Watb . f , New membersjwere carolled .
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-Wakefielb . — On Saturday erenrng , the 3 rd inst . a glorious meeting of Colliers was held at the Griffin ; Mr . Geo . Shepherd in the chair . The ** Collier's Movement" from the Northern Star was read at full length . The meeting was . afterwards addressed by Mr . D . Swallow and Mr . Harriw , frost Oldham , who gave great satisfaction . A resolution was proposed , seconded and carried , That % publio meeting should be held at Wakefieid oa Shrove Tuesday , to commence at eleven o'clock , and that Mr . Wm . Dixon , of Manchester , ehonld be invited to attend . A large number of members wero enrolled . Cawthohmb . —A publio meeting of the Colliers of this place was held at Mr . Bell ' s public-house . The meeting was addressed at considerable length by Mr . David Swallow , on the restriction question .
Silkxtone . —The Colliers of this ! plaoe met in large numbers in the Ring of Bells , to hear an address from Mr . D . Swallow . Mr . Swallow spoke at considerable length , and sat down amidst applause . At the . conclusion several took out cards of membership . . Thk Patbicroft Miners beg to inform their brethren in Staffordshire , Shropshire , and all other places , that the statements made by interested parties relative to the sinking of new pits in Patricroffc are entirely without foundation ; and they beg that the Miners will not be deluded , as the object is to bring an influx of new hands to take their work , they having been compelled to strike , on account of their employers refusing to giro the same scale of prices as those Riven by the other masters in the district .
Wa&sall . —A meeting was held by the miners of this district , on Monday , Feb . 5 th , when fifty enrolled their names , making in all , two hundred and fifty enrolled within one month . Mr . Kmaey lectured to the men assembled , and gave great satisfaction . Mr . J . Adtt addressed the colliers of Charnock Richards , at the Bowling Green Inn , on Wednesday night , the 31 st ult . They have been standing out for an advance of their wages for a month past . On Thursday , Feb . 1 st , he addressed the colliers of Chorley , at the George Inn . It was a very enthusiastic meeting . On Friday , the 2 nd , he addressed the colliers Of Black Rod , at the Black Horse Inn , On Saturday , the 3 rd , the colliers of Green Barn ; on Monday the 5 th , he attended a meeting at tbe Bridge Inn , Standish . ; and another at Mr- Anderton ' s ; and on Tuesday the 6 th , held a meeting at Jhe Colliers' Arms , New Black Rod .
The Miners of Halshaw Moor beg to return their heartfelt thanks to the various collieries and lodges in the surrounding neighbourhood , for the prompt manner in which they have come forward to help and support their much-injured fellow workmen in this district . Ths following is a list of the sums received : —Good Intent , Worsley Lodge £ 5 3 s ; Hall Lane , Little Lever ditto £ 3 14 s 6 d ; Queen Ann ditto £ 3 l « s 6 d ; Robin Hood ditto 9 a ; Rose Hill ditto 13- ;; Unicorn ditto £ 1 16 s ; Colliers' Arms ditto £ 1 Ua ; Horse Shoe ditto £ 1 Ua && * , Black Horse , Darcy Laver £ 2 14 s ; Farmers' Arms ditto £ G 9 s 4 d ; Hanging Bank £ 5 ; Spinners' Arms .
Tyldsley £ 1 9 s ; Dean Church Lodge £ 7 2 s 6 d ; Dog and Pheasant ditto £ 1 14 s ; Stag's Head ditto 12 s ^ Pendlehury ditto £ 6 2 i 6 d ; Grapes Inu . Biugley £ 3 16 s 9 d ; Horse Shoe , ditto £ 2 19 s 6 d ; Bank Top , Bury £ 2 5 s ; Bay Horse , ditto £ 2 10 s ; Fern Hill , ditto £ 1 18 s ; Ratcliffe-bridge £ 2 14 s 6 d ; Grundy ' s Lodge , ditto £ 1 15 s ; Vitriol Makers ' Arms £ 5 ; Blue Bell , Worsley £ 2 Hs \ Bowling Green £ 5 4 s ; Colliers' Friend , Worsley £ 1 183 , — Total £ 87 12- ; 7 d . Deducted for Patricroffc men the sum of £ 53 83 . Deducted for Grapes Inn men £ 22 0 a lOd . Deducted for Bowling Green men £ 9 123 . On hand £ 2 11 s 9 d .
The following is the liafc of subscriptions for the Bradford Miners ( near Manchester ) , for the present ; week : —Clayton Colliery £ 3 ; Middleton , No . 2 Lodge 13 i ; Rabbit Hole £ 1 3 * 2 £ d ; Old Mesa House , Oldham £ 1 2-j 7 d ; Hollihs Lodge 2 s 6 d ; Brittanuia 8 s 6 d ; White Hart IO 3 ; ft few Colliers 4 ? 4 d : Tictorra Pit IO 3 £ d ; Gorton Potteries 10 s ; Wood Park Pit 8 < 6 i ; Union Ground 33 5 d ; a friend S 3 ; a few GardenerB 4 s 6 d ; No . 3 Shop 5 s ; a few friends 14 s 9 d ; Worthington ' s shop 7 s ; Grimshaw 63 ; a Friend 6 s ; other small sums £ 5 16 s 5 d ; making a total of £ 16 19 s 9 d . The Bradford Miners beg to tender their heartfelt thanks to the Proprietor and Editor of the Northern Star , for tko kind manner in which they made known their grievances through the medium of chat invaluable journal .
• The Miners of Bradford Colliery , neab Manchester , teel thankful for the insertion of their list of subscriptions ia last Saturday ' s Star ; and they trust you will favour them with , space for the insertion of the following : —Whyatt ' s Dyera , 17 s ; Devogua ' s men , 10 s 7 d ; a few boiler-makers , ' is ; a few factory hands , 7 s 2 d ; Gore ' s iron-moulders , 3 *; No . 3 ahop , 5 s ; Hurst Brook Lodge of Coal Miners , £ 1 ; Oldham District , 10 s lOd ; Dunkirk men , £ 1 ; Victoria Pit , £ 1 # a 4 d ; A Friend , 10 s . ; A few Gardeners , 83 7 d ; Horse Shoe Lodge , No . 7 , £ 1 ; A number of Friends , £ 5 14 s 7 d ; total , £ 13 10 a Id .
Padiham . —The Association of Padiham beg to announce the receipt of the following sums during the past week : —Ighton Hill Park £ 2 5 s j Svnnsham £ 3 7 s 6 d ; Bacup £ 6 "; William ' Dean 3 s ; Nicholas Stevenson 2 s ; Fox Cloago 7 s 3 d ; Green Barn Lodge , Blackrod , 53 ; Black Horse Lodge , Blackrod 8 *; Mr . Lomax ' s men 16 s Si ; Over Darwen lls 6 d ; Bedhorn £ 3 Is 6 d ; Baxenden £ 5 j Thomas Thompson 2 s Gd ; Burnley 6 s 4 d ; Dunkenhalgh Park £ 4 ; Broadfield £ 1 ; John Hudson , 4 s b'd . The Altham Colliery Men have got their price , and went to work on the first of this month ; but the men of Hapton and Dean Collieries are still on strike .
Ashton . —A delegate meeting of the Hyde , Ashton , and Dukinfield district will be held at Mr . Boston ' s , Commercial Inn , on Sunday * Feb . llth , at four o'clock . The delegates are requested to bring with them the monies collected for the men on strike . A . General Dele&ate Meeting of Lancashire Miners will be holden at the Black Ball , Lammerhead Green , near Wigan , on Monday next , Feb . 12 th , chair to be taken at eleven o ' clock in the forenoon . A publio meeting will be also holden at the same time and place , to be addressed by several accredited agents of the Association . Mr . Harris ' s route for next week : —Lockwood , Monday , Feb . 12 th ; Almondbury , Tuesday , 13 th ; Taornhill , Wednesday , 14 th ; Flockton , Thursday , 15 th ; Clifton , Friday , 16 th ; and at Elland , on Saturday , 17 th .
John Toft ' 3 Route . —Monday , 12 th Feb ., Crigglestone ; Tuesday , Middlestown ; Wednesday , Thornhill Edge ; Friday , Dewsbury ; Saturday , Heokmondwike .
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Xeeds Corn Market , Tuesday , Feb . 6 . —We have good but not large arrivals of Wheat , and our supplies of Barley are rather on the increase . The Wheat trade to-day is healthy , demand is free , and au advance of Is per qr . upon last week ' s rates is firmly established . Fine Barley ia in good request , while inferior qualities are only taken slowly at last week ' s rates . We have lately been scantily supplied with Odts—they are dearer to-day , and new Beans are also better sold ; in old Beans or other articles there ia no variation . the average prices of wheat , for the week ending Feb . 6 , 1844 . Wheat . Biirlcy . Oats . Rye . Beansr . Peas Qrs . Qra . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs . Qr » 5616 . 3147 440 — 883
—£ s ; d . £ s . d . £ s . d . £ b . d . £ s . d . £ s . d , 2 12 8 . 1 15 2 ' i 0 18 94 0 0 0 1 11 5 | 0 0 0 Leeds Woollen Markets . —The demand for manufactured goods improves , there is now more doing in cloths , and we look forward to a brisk spriiig trade . Price of Iron . English bar , per ton , £ 5 ; nail rods , £ 0 15 s ; hoop , £ 7 10 s ; sheet , £ 8 ; cargo in Wai ^ s , £ 4 5 s ; pise , No . 1 , Wales , £ 3 5 a } ditto , Clyde , £ 2 — Foreign , Swedish , £ 10 . Russian . cc . nd , £ 18 .
Malton Corn Market , Feb . 3 . —We have only a limited supply of grain , offering to this day ' s market , tho trade for the best samples of which was in fair demand , at an advance oa last week ' 8 prices from 13 to 2 h per quarter . Wheat , 54 * to 64 s per quarter of 40 stones . Barley , 30 s to 35 a per quarter of 32 stones . OatB , 9 Ad to lOAd per stone .
WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET . Friday , Feb . 9 . —A good extent of business has been done in Wheat at this day ' s market , at an advance of Is . to 2 s . per quarter . The best samples of Barky support last week ' s prices , but secondary sorts are dull , at a small decline . Oats must be noted £ d per stone dearer . Shelling in better demand , at an an improvement of Is per load . Beans fully support their value . Malt is in good request at an advance of Is to 2 s per load .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Feb. 10, 1844, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1251/page/8/
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