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we fosourable to s patriot and a mm . He has , then , & fair cause for his hate to me , and I will esteem H * compliment his Abasing me as much & 3 he lists . * Rg well for "him that it requires bat little talent to vQifj me ; for all he has to do is to consult a file of Orange newspapers , and there he will be sore to £ nd sueh » stock of ready-made abase of me as may gait his purposes , for many a rear to oome . ( Laughter . ) 'Ks , however , a duty I owe to society to caution the poblic against him . Sometime since he west on an experimental journey through the northern districts of Dublin , distributing around , as be * proceeded , copies of a document drawn up by a jn « . n named Kelson , asserting the independence of Lower Canada , and advising fctae inhabitants to ^
tkrow off the British yoke . The paper was ad * Pressed to Irishmen , and made applicable to Ireland . At the foot of tiie document was this sentence s—* Parson * , place-men , resident and absentee rackrenters , would Ireland become happy by receiring these things , and getting rid of you f He west , as I have before remarked , all through the northern districts of JDublin disseminating this *• assertion , " and , upon being remonstrated with by a Catholic clergyman , he became insolent and vituperative in the l&st degree . I merely mention this fact for the purpose of showing how unsafe it is to hare anything to do with the fellow . Too much time , it may perhaps be said , has been expended upon him ; but U is only right that the people should be made
aware of the spirit which actuates the breasts of gach men , and that the world should see that the miserable Chartist faction have not the slightest chance of obtaining any footing amongst the faithful and devoted people of Ireland . ( Loud cheers . ) When tfee Chartists were in their palmiest prosperity jn England , so far were we from sympathising with them , or joining in their lawless and unchristian doctrine and practices , that we actually left our garrisons empty , and sent our troops over to quell the riots and disturoanees which their turbulent de-Bgnshad created . They are now fallen into dishonour , and have won to themselves { he contempt of all brave and honest men . Their conduct at the late election was atrocious . Mr . O'Higgi&s comes
forward on their behalf , and would fain recomaend them to the favour and friendship of Irishmen . But does he fancy we can forget the character and conduct of the party be upholds ! What was the course pursued at Carlisle by the Chartists during the election ? Mr . Howard , a high-minded and patriotic gentleman , a Roman Catholic Liberal . Reformer , and Mr . Mffi ^^ , of Leeds , were the candidates en the popular side ; bat the chiTalrous Chartists , instead of allowing tbeee gentlemen to get the rotes ef ti * e electors—for they ( the Chartists ) had but few -rotes among themselves—turn their backs traitorously oa the friends of liberty , the Queen , and the people , use every unholy influence that could be devised to deter the Liberal electors
from supporting them , and gave whatever votes were at their own disposal to Sergeant Goulburn , broiher to that immaculate Gouifeurn—( a laugh)—• Who had been Chancellor of the Exchequer to Peel , and who actually sent in his resignation rather than give his rote in favour of Catholic emancipation . Yes this wu the man of the Chartists choice—he whom "they enshrined in their heart of hearts , and in forwarding whose interests they , not content with " having given him their rotes , actually killed a man is a desperate rush made against the Liberal candidates , in Nottingham , too , we observe the game they played . Mr . Walter started , and they it was thai caused him to be returned . But who is this fir . Walter ! He is the joint proprietor of a newBpaper called the Times . ( Groans . ) You may have i keud of it ere bow—that paper which describes the fiHant and chivalrous people of Ireland as a
' iithy and felonious multitude "— a Roman Catho-- Tat saragery f their priests as " ademon priesthood " — BBTpUced ruffians f and their sacred religion as - •» foal superstition . " He was * the man whom the Chartists deemed a fit and proper person to take his ' - ' aeat in the English senate , there to represent a * r eat constituency . Yet , after all this , O'Higgins - i&stbe audacity to address a meeting composed of Irish Catholics ( to a certain degree , at least , so com' posed , eince one of its members is a priest ) upon ' the principles of Chartism . But why do I expend words upoc the man ! Join him if it be your choice . - < Sbonts © f " No , do , never ! " ) Sure I knew that wa 3 what you'd say . In nothing that has fallen - from me this day have I calumniated Mr . O'Higgias , cr ascribed to him any words or deeds which may not be substantiated as his . The Rev . Mr . M'Kew is pre"¦ sent , and he is best qualified to describe bis character ¦ msdeoadaet .
The Rev . Mr . M'Ksw came forward , and stated ' that- Mr . O'Higgins had , on frequent occasions . visited his parish , f 6 r the purpose of distributing -. ttere the inflammatory document to which Mr . OConnell hadallnded . fie ( Mr . M'Kew ) had re-BOBstr&ted with him for having done so ; but Mr . C'Higgins only Bcoffed at him , and defied him to do - ~ Bis worst . On last Friday and Saturday he had again ' visited the parish . 4 ' Mr . O'Coirteix—It is not my intention to bring - " fcrward any motion on this subject . ( Hear . ) It was with reluctance and regret I spoke of it at
¦ all , and I now dismiss it entirely . ( Cheers . ) In 1 Dreghfrda I had been given to understand that ibeee Chartist knaves were imposing on the popular ' party ; but , on my visit to that town yesterday , I diseoTered that the thing was futile beyond all con--. eeptisn , and not worthy of receiving any regard wha * - soever . ( Lend ebeers . ) The explanation which Mr . Brophy was anxious . 4 » give , but which he was brutally prevented froa t- 4 o £ n # at the meeting , he put into the following I koer , to which insertion was denied by the " Liberal" press of Ireland : —
TO TBB EDITOR OF THB " PXEEHJLV S JOrSNAL . ] Sia , —I regret being obliged to tressp&sa on your ' edemas , bet my character and the cause in which I ¦ am engaged d » rn » nri it . ! . It isknorrn to your readers that I attended on Tuesday , * . at Hie Cora-Exchange , to hear if O'Connell would again itigmitiae me , ssd if so , to aek him &b as " associate ' repealer" to allow me to s » y a few words , that I might ' diabase hiB nund of those false charges which some enemy of rm ^ had fabricated , in order that I and my Btlle family might be deprived of tb « means of sub-. science , and that I should necessarily fee obliged to leave my home and look in England for that protection bar people are al trays ready to give to the industrious artizin asd l&honTer .
\ Mr . O'CsnneH made three charges against roe , all of wlcsh I denied , and do deny ; and now for the proof . . Mi . O Coiaifcn sa ^ d ; hit I was a Catholie—that I was connected with Fither Spratt ' s Conference Society , and that I joined the order of the scapular . Now , it is quiie true , that I was connected with that temperance ¦ ociety , for I was sTr , QT > g the founders of it ; but they were not of the Scapular ; on the contrary , thty were a zaixBd body , and . are so at the present time ; one of fee rules of the society being , that there should be t"o presidents , one a Protestant and the otper a Catholic . This was known to Dr . Spratt , who received an address from the society , solicitiBg him to become its patron ; that address was moved by Thomas Mason , . Ercl , one of the Society of Friends , aad seconded by ¦
«> . Adam Ward , a Ecman Catholic ,- and I am prond to have it to say , that Dr . Spratt always recognised me ,. -Mi a Protestant , and not as one of tlie order of the Sca-. polar , and that I never knew that gentleman to make any distinction , as to creed or party , while I was con-. aeeted with the society . So much for the two first darge *; &r , d bow for # e third : Mi . O'Connell says Bat I "joined" Param Gregg , and then beeame a . ( Sartist . Sorely , he does not meaa that Mr . Gregg , "With his political principles , would sanction Chartism . Kr . O'Connell and Mr . Gregg agree upon that point - However the third charge is equally false with the two fett . I most readily admit that I was a member of the ' Protestant Total Abstinence Society ; but what will Mr .
OConaell ay when I tell him thai I left that society ' _ when I found it merging into a political society , which - * as not in accordance with my views , and which I coni - ~ iideK < d would retard the progress of temperance ; that [ fltt Rev . Mr . Gregg was noteonneeted with any temper-: « ace society at the time I left the Pretestant Total Ab-F * i nenee Society ; that I never exhibited the Scapular 01 t ^ * T other insignia of any order btlonging to tbe Roman CtthoHc religion at that or any other meeting ; that the only article ever exhibited at the meeting referred to ^ * as a medal , and to which I objected , because it had a political pnihippi npon it , and was struck from a die whiea 'waa made for a Political Protestant Society in tbecorth .
Sot , sir , these are the facto which I intended to Mve stated at the Corn Exchange , aad which I defy .. jBj man in Ireland to refute ; but ilr . O'Connell reiased to hear me eren after he promised to do so , be-• easseDr . Gray told him I was not a member . I certaiB / y do not know what constitutes a member , if the l * Tii >? of my money and receiving a card for it does not ; but even if i < sFere not a member , when my character : so unjustly as » iied , I bad a right to be heard . . Wh&t has ilr . O'Connell gained by nsing me as he . hat aoce ? Tis trne be has driven me from my trade , . ¦* fcicb is that of an Irish tabinet weaver ; bat has he : J ™^ 5 dttejTiunation of holding fast to my political . aah ? Boes he mink that by raising the w&r- « ry of ¦
uangeisia , by putting forth such infamous falsehoods ? agaiiis t me as he has done , he can put aa end to the . * & ** &of tree political knowledge in Ireland—as well . aught he attempt ( like another Joshoa ) to make the . »» ss » Bd still ! Does be thisk that by potting ProjjjRaot agaiast Catholic and Catholic against Protestant , T *** P ^ l the poor starving people of Ireland much Z ?*? l teU him be cannot—be shall not ; his ^ oliti-- •* 5 * J » are nearly numbered , and whatever liet in ti » e fv **! of one individual to do , shall be done by me to . ***<** that system ot fraad and jugglery which has -g ^* d ram 4 ^ drgr&dation amongst the people of Irej * > by tiie supporters of " the best Government ^ j kad ever saw "—the " base , bloody , and brutal
, lam , Sir , ; Yoars , respectfnUy , P . M . BKOPHT , \ ' Ivmj . * ' TPomwoodgate . > i > nMiB , Ab § . 23 d , 1 S 4 L ¦ U . farther proof of the falsehood of the charges wiat aational viper , Das , agaiast this poor but ¦ 2 ^ = ^ we give also the following Ehort letter r Dr . Spratt : —
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Copy 0 ! letter from the Yety Rev . Dr . Spratt , proving that P . M . Brophy never joined the order of tbe Scapulars , as Mr . O'Connell stated to tbe audience at the Cera Exchange , on tbe 17 th ult . ;—
TO THB BBITOB Ot THK KORTHJOH OTAa . SIB ., —Bv giving the following a place is your invaluable paper , you will much oblige , Sir , Toon , respectfully , Peter M . Bkopbt . " Dublin , August 25 th , 1841 . Without mixing myself up with any opinions , political « t otherwise , of Mr . P . M . Bra » reference has been made to me bj Mm , I consider it but justice to say , that I have never known him to be a Catholic ; indeed I never had an opportunity of knowing any thing with regard to his religious or political opinions . John Spbatt . " The above was inserted in the Homing Register of Saturday last .
P . M . BBOPHT . Mr . O'Higgins has aleo defended himself against the traducer , in a most cutting , though gentlemanly letter , which tells well on " the Liberator . " But as the Irish press have inserted it , we refrain .
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CAkTiTSTiFb—Warmec to Masteb Manufactcbeks . —Henry Gattey , Jacob Rowell versus James Graham . Thia was a complaint made at the Town-hall , by the parties against James Graham , who is agent for some master manufacturers in Manchester , for payment for lost time , on account of their being disappointed of weft . John Fawcett , Esquire , the Bitting magistrate , wished the case to be referred , which was finally done , and Mr . Joseph FoTster , foreman for Messrs . Dixonp , and Mr . James
M'Kenzie were chosen aa the arbitrators . After a full and careful inquiry , it appeared that Mr . Graham had given out webs , with the understanding , that he wo « ld have weft by the first lighter ; but the weft not having come , the parties Wished Mr . Graham to draw out the work . This be refused to do , and contended that the parties when they took their work , were aware , that tbe weft might not arrive . The result of the arbitration was , that the parties be remunerated for their lost time .
BU JTDEBLAN © . —Teetotalisk . —On Monday evening , Mr . Wiiiiams lectured at the Arcade Room , Sunderland , at the weekly meeting of tbe temperance society .
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Whig Slandeb RKFrrKD . —Our readers will recollecv that some time ago Mr . O'Connor addressed a letter to Lord Jooelyn , relative to certain slanderous reports circulated by the Whigs . We heard nothing more of the matter , till we saw the following epistle addressed to the Editor of the Morning Chronicle , and inserted in that paper of Tuesday last . The letter at once sets the Bubject at rest , and , of coarse , we need not comment thereon , particularly , as the lying report of the fallen faction received no c : edence , even from the veriest opponents of the then incarcerated foe to tyranny . Thank God , he is now free from the chains which Whiggery rivetted upon him , and can brave the snarling cura to their teeth . But we opine that they will deem it prndent
to evade his presence . They are cowards , and only dare to bark in his absence . Like midnight assassins they prowl about in disguise and etab in the dark , but their bloody deeds are unveiled—their villany is detected—their plots are marred , and their " occupation ' s pone . " The subjoined is the letter referred to : — " Lord Jocelyn—Air . F . O'Connor . — To tbe Editor ef the Morning Chronicle . Sir , — Having just seen an extract in Galignani'i Mestenger from one of your late papers , purporting to be a letter addressed 10 me by Mr . Feargus O'Connor , I take the earliest opportunity of corroborating that _ gentleman ' s statement relative to the £ 500 which he
E » j 3 it is reported that i paid him for " services rendered at the Leeds election , " and beg to assure the public ( whom it may interest ) that he never did receive any such Bum from me , and indeed until this moment 1 was wholly ignorant of that gentleman ' s connection with the town of Leed 9 ; and 1 likewise beg 10 say that the letter be states to have received had neither my 6 ancvion , nor , I feel sure , that of those honourable gentlemen who formed my committee . 1 shall feel much obliged by your doing me the favour to gijt the earliest publication to this letter in your journal , and have the honour to be your obedient humble servant , Jocelyn . Marienbad , August 1 ° . "
RlCE > T ATTEMPT TO FlBE ThIBSK ChCB « H . — ; 2 \" otwitostandii ; g the greatest vigilance has been ' , used to discover the incfcn diary , who on the 2 ] st of 1 July last , attempted to set on fire this noble build-; ing , not the smallest clue could be found whereby to ¦ trace ont its perpetrator , and up to Friday last , the : affair was enveloped in the most profound mystery . > On that day •» well-dressed stranger , who declined giving his name , called upon the K « v . Mr . Coates , of : Ihirsk , and at once declared himself to be the person r who had made that attempt . Mr . C . begged him to I consider what he wa 3 saying , that it was not a matter I for jest ; to which the stranger replied , Oh , Sir , 1 am not jesting , and I have considered , and I
delibei rately tell yon that I am the person . And pray , ' Sir , if you are in earnest , what coald have induced 1 you to commit such an act ! I will tell you , Sir , 1 my motive was not a malicious one , but i was ' driven to desperation and , had I not done that , I ; might have committed some worse crime . The [ person still refused to give his name , and was desired to call again in half an hour ; in the meantime , Mr . Coates sent for the Churchwardens and Air . Thompson , the police officer ; at the appointed time he came and in their presence repeated his former statement ; he v » a 3 then taken into custody , and next day brought before Sir S . Crompton and Josh . CromptoB , Esq . at the Magistrates' room , in Thirst , when evidence was produced as above , and also to
his . having been seen looking about the outside of the Church , on the 20 ; h of July , by Richard Gainfortb , who invited him in to see the interior , where Gainforth ( who was at work in the bell tower ) left him ; he was alio recognised by Thomas Jackson as having ; about tke 20 ; h of July lodged two uights at his house , and the prisoner admitted the correctness of the evidence , bnt persiseed in concealing his name and place of abode , farther than this , that he was from the South of Scotland . He was committed to York Castle for trial . Tne prisoner is a rather gentlemanly looking little man , between forty-fire and fifty years of age , of good address , and who has evidently " seen better days . " In his portmanteau or travelling bag was found along with his linen ,
dressing gown and clippers , Sec , an elegantly bound pocket Bible and Prayer Book of the Church oJ England , and a copy of the " Whole Duty of Man , " also elegandy bound , in which was a card with some verses written on in pencil , and signed with the initials J . fi . Oa being asked his business or profession , he said he had been a teacher last , he also said thathehad . no idea of burning the church , till he got inside , when he was suddenly impressed with a conviction that he was compelled to do it , as if it was a duty he was bound to perform , he has since doubted the truth or divine sonrce of that conviction , as the building was not burnt , as he left it bksng very nicely . There cannot be a doubt of the unfortunate man ' s insanity .
The Havre Journal states that the unfortunate Irish emigrants who were saved from tbe shipwreck of the William Brown , the horrid particulars of which , and their sufferings in the long-boat , oar readers will remember , have been sent over to North Ameriea by the kindness of a commercial house at Havre , which gave them a gratuitous passage ok board the Richmond . News has been received of their having landed safely , and of a subscription of 500 dollars laving been raised for them in Virginia , which has furnished them with the means of reaching their destination , Indiana .
Poltsakt . —On Friday , at Guildhall , Thomas Williams , the preacher , was finally examined , charged with polygamy . His three wives were in attendance . J . Coxall , the clerk of Holy Trinity , Cambridge , produced the register of the second marriage to Elizabeth White , on the 1 st of December last , and he identified the prisoner . Elizabeth White , the second wife , who seemed almost heartbroken , stated that previous to her acquaintance with the prisoner she was a widow , with four children , carrying on a profitable business as a baker , at Cambridge , and that , during their three months courtship he completely ensnared her by bis highflown pious conversations , and by the production of several religious and moral tracts , of which he
pretended entitled him to property in Wales , ana said he had also expectations from a friend in London . She was induced by these representations to dispose of her business for £ 300 , which , with her saving , she placed in the hands of the prisoner . After living with her a Bhort time he deserted her and her children . It was stated that since his thirti marriage the prisoner had borrowed £ 16 of a young woman who acted as bridesmaid at that interesting ceremony , stating he would make a lady of her . Inspector Penny exhibited an anonymous letter , evidently written by the prisoner , which the third wife haa received by post , exhorting her not to prosecute and
expose herself , but to leave him to his God , who is just aad merciful , and obey the dictates of oar indulgent and merciful Redeemer , by returning good for evil . By punishing the father she would punish his unoffending young family . In the name of the Lord , therefore , she should Jeave him to his God and his conscience . " Blessed are the merciful , for they shall obtain mercy . " The production of the Cambridge registry completing the evidence , and the prisoner declining to make any defence , Sir James Duke committed him for trial . The p ioas man was tried yesterday , at the Central Criminal Court , and , being found guilty , was sentenced to be transported for seven yes ^ s ,
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NSW ArPARATFS FOB FaCHJIAHWG THB COKPOSing op Ttpes . —This apparatus is the invention of two gentlemen , Messrs . Young and Delcambre , who have secured it by patent , and , we understand , it is shortly to be tried on an extended scale , bnt not before several improvements , suggested by practical men and scientific individuals , are introduced . The apparaius consists of a Gothic framing of cast iron , which Eupporto 72 long brass channels , placed in an inclined position , forming the receptacles of the type ; at the lower port of each channel is a small brass plate or key , which has engraved npon it the letter contained in tbe channel , and the moment the key is touched the letter quits the channel , and by its own gravity deposits itself in * stick . " When this
stick is full , it is removed by the compositor , who " justifies" tiie matter into lines of any required length . It is contended by many persons who have seen the apparatus in operation , that it'wfll' not supersede the ordinary method of composing , inasmuch as that , in the first instance , it ia necessary to compose and fill tbe channels with type , each channel holding a separate letter ; 2 ndly , the process of composition follows , and 3 rdly , the ** overrunning" the matter , so as to form it into lines and columns ; all the processes necessarily occupying time , and of course ineurringadditional expense . Tbe inventors , however , argue that , in the first place the composition necessary for the supply or the feeding of the apparatus , may be accomplished by boys , at tbe rate of abont 4 s . 6 d .
a week , and that , although the charge for " overrunning" ( compositors will understand us ) may amount to one-half the composition , still , as the amount of work which can be accomplished by the machine , is six times greater than what a man can do , tbe advantage is still , considerably in favour of the former . Tbe calculation made by Messrs . Young and Delcambre is this—that they can produce as much labour for about 17 s . 6 d . as , by the ordinary process can be accomplished for £ 2 10 * . or £ Z . The machine , as we before said , is imperfect ; but it strikes us that , with the exercise of a little ingenuity , the time is not distant when it may be brought , for certain descriptions of work into successful operation . The inventors calculate that by this ssneme
14 , 000 letters per hour may be composed ; of this we are sceptical ; but admitting 10 , 000 an hour to approach nearer the amount , it is clear that notwithstanding there are two compositions and an " over-running , " tbe machine possesses an advantage over manual labour . We understand the in > - ventors intend instructing several youths in th « new art , -and to put two or three machines fn work with the view of testing their utility . Until then we are not disposed to speak with confidence upon the meritB of the present apparatus , though it mnst be confessed that extraordinary ingenuity has been displayed , and that tbe principle arrived at is one of great novelty , and , moreover , calculated to effect a considerable change in the method of composing . — London Paper .
At thb LivKBPOoL Assizes , on Thursday Girolarno Capena , an Italian , was indicted for the wilful murder of Antonio Toscani . It appeared that the parties lodged in the same house , and that they had quarrelled together about money . The prisoner determined to revenge himself , and for that purpose mixed a tab of gruel , which , in a boiling state , he poured over the deceased while he was in bed and asleep , causing hits death in a short time . The Jury returned a verdict of guilty , aud the Judge deferred the sentence .
The Glorious Thirty-Nine . The following members voted in the House of Commons , on Saturday lagf , affirmative of Mr . Sharman Crawford's motion for an extension oi the Suffrage : —Aglionby , H . A ., Bell , J ., Blake M ., Blake , M . J ., Blake , Si , V ., Blewitt , R . J ., Bowring , Dr ., Bridgeman , H ., Brotherton , J ., Butler , Hoo . Col ., Cobden K ., Collins , W ., Elpbinstone , H ., Ewart , W ., Fleetwood , Sir P ., Gibsbii , T . M , Granger , T . C , Hay , Sir A . L ., Hill , Lord M ., Hindley , C , Johnson , Gen ., Johnston , A ., Layard , Captain , Maraland , H ., Murphy , F . S ., Napier , Sir C , O'Brien , C , O'Brien , J ., Pechell , Captain , Powell , C , Rawdon Colonel , Rennie G . Rundle , J ., Seale , Sir R . H ., Wallace , R ., Wasen , R , Williams , W ., Wilson , M ., Yorke , H . R . Tellers : —Crawford , S « Dancombe , T .
Thb Registbation . —A correspondent writeB us from Barasley , that the factions in that polling district were very busy last week serving , through their respective agents , objections to the voters on both sides . We think it perfectly fair to turn the weapons of the enemy against themselves , and we strongly recommend , therefore , that , in every district throughout the country , objections should be served on every voter belonging to both factions . Thb Abhstbomo Livsb Pills are recommended as an Anti-bilious medicine , to every sufferer from bilious complaints and indigestios , or from an
inactive liver , and are procurable at all Druggists , and at the Northern Star office . It is only necessary to see that the stamp has "Dr . John Armstrong ' s Liver Pills" engraved on it in white letters , and to let no one put you off with any other pills . N . B . —The Pills in the boxes enclosed , in marbled paper , and marked B ., are a very mild aperient , and are particularly and universally praised . They are admirably adapted for sportsmen , agricuJturigts , men of business , naval and military men ; as they contain no mercury or calomel , and require neither confinement to the house , nor restraint in diet . - - --
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BELFAST . —The Irish Universal Suffrage Association of this place held their usual weekly meeting on Tuesday , the 24 th inst ., at their rooms , 66 , Mill-street , the president in the chair . After the members had paid their weekly subscriptions * - the manly and patriotic letter of tbe Rev . Father ^ Ryan was read from the Star of the 21 st ; also the letters of Messrs . O'Higgins and Brophy , which called forth the hearty plaudits of the meeting . Several new members were enrolled . The above rooms will be entirely appropriated to the use of the society , where the members can meet for the purpose of reading and consulting with each other as to tbe best means of spreading their glorious principles . The members of our society are determined to do their duty . Hurrah for the Charter !
MAEYXEBONE—A few of the right sort met in their roem on Monday , to celebrate the liberation of their nmch admired and esteemed chief , F . O'Connor , with songs , &o . Mr . Tipper ' s song of " Emmett ' s no More , ' * was greatly applauded , particalarly the last verse , which is very appropo to the occasion . It runs thus : — But take courage ye sons and daughters of Erin , Your Emmett's not dead , though his body ' s no more , He lives in the heart of each friend of freedom , The English and Scotch bis name they adore . Then Emmett , brave Emmett , thy death shall le reqnited , When Ireland with England for the Charter united , O'Connor , oar chieftain , be will see us righted , For O'Connor still lives , though Emmett ' e no more
While the boys were thus amusing themBelves , the fair ones were not id ) e , for a true democratic female made us a present of a large green flag , with the words in large characters , " Feargus O'Connor for ever , and Universal Suffrage , " which , together with two other flags , was hoisted at ten o ' clock , decorated with laureL The following placard was also put on the outside of the building , in red letters : — " F . O'Connor , Esq . leaves the dungeon at one o ' clock this day , in which he has been unjustly confined for sixteen months , by the bloody and brutal Whigs . God save the people !"
SHEFFIELD . —A meeting was held in the Association Room , Fig-tree Lane , on Tuesday evening , to receive tbe report of the delegation sent to York , to congratulate Mr . O'Connor on his liberation . At eight o'clock Mr . Gill was called to the chair The Chairman introduced Mr . Black , who delivered an excellent and eloquent address , which was responded to by the most enthusiastic approbation . Mr . Harney then delivered a report of his mission , which was received with great cheering ; his announcement that oar glorious champion , O'Connor , was to be at Sheffield on Wednesday , September 29 th , called forth bursts of applause . Mr . Needham proposed the thankB of the meeting to Mr . Harney , for his able and patriotic services as their delegate , which was carried unanimously . Thanks were also voted to Mr . Black , and the meeting dissolved .
STOCKPORT . —Mr . Griffin delivered aa excellent lecture in the Association Room , Bomber's Brow , on Sunday evening , to a crowded auditory . Fbabgcs O'Connor ' s ' Relbask . —There was great rejoicing in this town , on Monday , at the release of Mr . O'Connor . Many splendid flags and banners were exhibited , and amongst the working people it appeared to be a general holiday . * - Early in tbe morning groups of people were seeajin all directions whose conversation was upon the release of the great man—the people ' s friend . A large and beautiful banner was put out at the Association Room , motto , " Welcome Noble Patriots , and may they live to see the sons of industry contented and free" —reverse , " The Five Points of the Charter . " At Mr . Charles DavieB ' s was a splendid flag , inscribed . " Feargus
O'Connor , Esq . tbe friend of the people . * At Mr . Barnett's . Duckinfield-plaoe , there was a large flag , motto , " Feargus O'Connor , Esq . for ever . " One also at Mr . Rodger's , with the same motto . At Mr . Junes Mitchell's , Heaton-lane , ' who has been at Chester college , there was a beautiful large and splendid banner , with the rose , shamrock , and thistle upon it , motto , " Union is Btrength . " This attracted great attention . About the time announced for Mr . O'Conner leaving the Castle , one o ' olock , vollies of cannon were , fired , which , from the thundering report , could be heard through the town ; and to finish the xiay , a concert was held in the evening , in the Association room , which was beautifully decorated aud graced with the portrait of Feargus O'Conr , or , Esq . surrounded by those of the jood and true ?' f present and past times . Stockist . —Mr . James Leech will visit Sfcockpo 7 { next Sunday evening , and deliver a lecture . C ' uartLsm is spreading rapidly in this district .
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Shkpfield . —A pnbli . ^ meeting will be held in the Association Room , Fig ' i ^ ee Lane , on Monday evening , Sept . « th , to qoraid ; « r the propriety of petitioning Parliament for an inquiry into fh « working of the preserrt prison discipline , and for tbe liberation of all political prisoners . the chair to be taken at eight o'olock . Messrs . Rarney , Otley , Gill and other friends ofthe good caust ' will attend . MAXOHSSTER . —The . local committee for raising subscriptions for the wt \ ves and families of the imprisoned Chartists , have rtMseived , since the last notice , the following sums : — -fib-street dancing
party 5 s . 6 d . ; Tib-street box £ 1 18 s . fid . ; Henry Burgess and J . Leary 5 s . 6 d . ; Henry Burgess , Thomas Brown , and William Hope lls . ; Mr . Wilson 4 d . ; Mr . Gristy Is . ; Heywood ' s box 43 . 2 id . ; Owen ' s box 3 s . 0 £ d . ; George Exley 10 d . ; William Home lOd . The committee hope that all those who can spare a trifle , will come forward , and now at the eleventh hour , raise up the funds , as our friend , O'Brien , la the last that is in the tender clutdws of the Whigs ; and as he is the last star thai is flhimng m-our books , it is to be hoped that each ami all will now do their duty .
This has been a week of rejoicing amoBgst the working men of this town , in consequence of the release of Mr . Feargus O'Connor . They have exhibited flags and banners of all dimensions , besides having illuminations in the Chartist ' s rooms and at their Souses . Their attachment and esteem for that gentleman has been fully exemplified . They are now engaged very industriously preparing for his entrance into Manchester . LOUGHBRO ' . —The release of O'Connor was celebrated here on Monday , by the display of flags and banners , and a band of music paraded the street . In the evening , Mr . Skevington delivered an appropriate address , and hearty cheers were given for the patriot and the cause . j
LEEDS . — Important Chartist Meeting . — A meeting was held at the Charter Association Room , Fish Shambles , on Wednesday evening last , for the purpose of hearing an address from Mr . George Binus , of Sunderland , and other delegates , who had been attending the York Demonstration . The room was crowded , and on the appearance of Mr . Binus , accompanied by Mr . White , of Birmingham , Mr . Arthur , of Carlisle , and Mr . Mason , of Newcastle , the meeting gave $ , loud aad hearty cheer . Mr . Joseph Jones was called to the chair , and opened the business by informing the " meeting that several delegates were present from various parts , and hoped that they would pay attention to what was brought forward ; he would introduce to their notice their well-known friend
George White . Mr . White waa received with loud and repeated cheers . He said that he felt pleased at having another opportunity of addressing them , aad also at the gratifying reception which he had received' after so Jong an absence from them . He then entered into an explanation of Mb couduct in Birmingham , and stated the reasons for the part he had taken . He also entered into a review of the position held by the Chartist body , and afcer congratulating them oa the increase of their body in Leeds , he retired b y assuriug them of his determination to continue the same course at Birmingham which they had witnessed in Leeds , and was loudly cheered . The chairman then called upon Mr . Binns . Mr . Binns , in the course of an excellent address
commented severely upon the manner in which the priests and moneymougore of the day preached , and talked , and canted 1 about the benefit of religion , and the results of a strict perseverance in the truths of Christianity , end said that the priests might tell him that it required great pecuniary sacrifice to support Christianity , but he would answer , how could the people uphold religion aad true Christianity if such was the case , when they could not procure bread 1 lie described the manner in which the priests depict the beauties and . splendour of the works of God , and the system of human nature which consisted in the richness ofthe produce of the earth , the glory of the sun , the magnificence of the heavens ; but they did not tell them the way
to get bread , clothing , and the necessaries of life . They would never do good to the cause of Christianity by such doctriues . He contended that no government could act according to the wishes of the people , who represented only a fraction of the community to the exclusion of the mass , and therefore the government of the proseut day was as bad as it waai unjust ; the wuikin * man oughtj to have a voice in choosing , the representative of his interests , and in making those laws which he is every moment of his life called upon to obey . He then went on to show the great amount of distress which existed at the present day , and in all parts of the country , in Lancashire and Yorkshire particularly , and attributed it , in a great measure . t » the effects which
machinery and steam power had upon the working classes ; be knew no other way of remedying these evi's than by the adoption of the People ' s Charter , which , if fully carried out , would- give to mankind everything which human nature required to support life and diffuse happiness , comfort , and joy among the homes of the disconsolate poor . ( Loud cheers . ) He mentioned the manner in which the upper olasseu of this country , were grinding the bones , sinews , and blood of the working men , who ought not always to be bgwers of wood and drawers of water . The Whigs charged the people with being levellers and destroyers or property , but he would tell them that it was because they wished to protect property , that he advocated the prinoiplesof the people ' s charter . He then described the manner in which he was
arrested and sent to prison the fourth time , and how he was dealt with by the Whig magistrates at Darlington , which elicited great applause . The Chartists , he said , were embarked in the cause of truth and justice ; their principles were good and true , and although they were not crowned with wealth , they had the satisfaction of knowing that they were crowned with such god-like principles as those of the attainment of the People ' s Charter , and which would work out the political emancipation of mankind . If our prayers ( continued the speaker ) are not noticed by the Queen or her servant ? , yet there is a throne of justice higher than the throne of England , and there one who sits on that throne who will not allow his people to starve in the midst
of plenty . He went on at considerable leugth , depicting the sufferings of the working classes of this country , laid bare all the foul deeds of Whig calumny and persecution , and sat down amidst tbe deafening plaucfits of the crowded meeting . The chairman next introduced Mr . Arthur , of Carlisle , who delivered aa excellent and heart-s . irring address , in which he depicted tho distressed state to which tbe people of Carlisle were reduced . He said that the poor hand-loom weavers in hi ? part of the country wt > ro not earning , novae of them , more than from 2 s . to 4 s . per week . He impressed upon the meeting the necessity of all working men putting their shoulders to the wheel , aud to go on unitedly and perseveringly , and their cause
would prosper , and they would be represented , as they had aright to be , in both Houses of Parliament . The speaker Bat down much applauded . Mr . Mason , of Newcastle , followed , and delivered a most eloquent address , which elioited thunders of applause from those assembled . Mr- Andrew Gardner then moved a voteof thanks to the lecturers , which was carried with acclamation ; also a vote of thanks to the Chairman , to Fearjjus O'Connor , Esq ., to Frost , Williams , ana Jones , to Bronterre O'Brien , and to all incarcerated victims , when the meeting disperged . This association is becoming stronger every meeting night , and we are glad to announce that the cause oi Chartism is making rapid strides amongst all classes in this town .
Lecture . —A lecture was also delivered by Mr . G . Binns , on Thursday evening , in this place . He was warmly applauded throughout . O'CONWOB AND O'BbIEN ' S DEMONSTRATION . —The above committee are earnestly requested ta meet at the Association Room , Shambles , on Saturday night , at eight , o ' clock , on business of great importance . A meeting will be held at the Fleece Inn , Upper Wortley , ob Wednesday night , at eight o'clock , when fire of the Demonstration Committee will address the meeting . The committee meet , as usual , on Tuesday evenings . " The caged lion" ia bow liberated , and the brave O'Brien will be on the 24 th o this month , ' then let every lover of humanity , every hater of oppression , come forward and assist the committee in giving the brave patriots eueh a reception as they merit at our hands .
Dr . M'Douall . —We refer our Yorkshire readers to the letter of Dr . M'Dottall , in our second page , in which they will find the time stated when he will visit their several localities . It will be seen that he will be at Leeds on Wednesday next . BEDB . UTB ( Cornwall . )—On Monday evening the Chartists of this town mbt at the house of Mr . Hancock , to take into consideration the . propriety of chosing a committee for the next three months , when it was determined that every town in Cornwall should be awakened from its slumber as to the principles of the Charter , Arrangements
were fally entered into for the reception of Mr . R . K . Philip , and letters w » re sent to Penzanoe , Hayle , and Camborne , to make arrangements ia their localities . The Redruth and Truro committees most respectfully request that any association that may request Mr . R . K . Philp ' s attendance , would ; do well to write either to the Secretary of Redruth Association , or to the Secretary of Truro Association . Direct to Mr . Hancock , to the care of Henry Peters , Beer-shop , Redrnth ; or to Mr . John Endaini Jan ., 24 , Boseawen Row , Pydar-street , Truro .
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GENERA L EXECUTIVE COUNCIL FOR PLYMOUTH . Samuel Lockwood . tailor , Stonehouse ; Thomas Gibbons , shoemaker , ditto ; Robert Shute , tailor , Plymouth ; John Dodd , oomber , ditto ; John Rogers , boot-closer , ditto , eub-Tro orer ; Thomas Beer , dyer , Plymouth ; John Thomas Smith , news-agent , Bab-Secretary .
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Mr . O'CONNOR has broken loose sooner than we wished , or than he had originally intended . He will be in Birmingham on Monday , the 20 th ; in Manchester on Monday , the 27 th ; Leeds on Tuesday , the 28 th ; and Sheffield on Wednesday , the 2 . 9 th . of September . This is quick work for an invalid .
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FlXSBU&r . —A grand ball and concert , to commexnotate tne liberation of Peargus O'Connor , Esq ., and the release el the other patriots , wen given at Johnson ' s Boom * , ClerkenweU thneen , oa Tuesday evening last Tb » company , wbkb was highly respectable and numeronst and graced with the presence of a number of well dMued females , arrived at an early hour . After a few *» ngs , the coropwiy bad reeoone to tbe dance , which was spirited ]? kept up till matin bella were chiming . Soring tbe inteivals of the dances recitations were given by Mr . Watkiu , Mi » Fisher , and others , and the Marseilles Hyuu $ * ng by Master
Chapman , in tbe course of the evening , the company standing uncovered , aad amidst Biaoh cheering . "The health of Feargna O'Connor , £ s « ., may he continue to be the advocate of those principle we seek to have recognised in the People ' s Charter , " was given and drank with three times three . " The speedy restoration of all the imprisoned and expatriated patriots" was given and warmly responded to . These festive parties , now become so frequent , are doing much to cement a good feeling amongst the people , and if conducted as this of Fjnsbury was , will soon cause all parties to yield the meed of praise to the working classes for the decorum the ; exhibit , and the united feeling which pervades their masses .
Trades' Hall . —The members belonging to this institution held their first festival at the Highbury Barn Tavern , on Tuesday evening last , Mr . Tuprell in the chair . At sis o ' clock the company , composed chiefly of the London mechanics , their wives and families , to tbe number of nearly three hundred , eat down to tea . After the tea , the chairman addressed the meeting , pointing out the advantages likely to be derived from a London Trades' Hall . Mr . Farren , jun ., rose amidst much and general applause , and delivered an address . After a few preparatory remarks , he entered upeu the benefit to be derived from the Iustitution , and the great moral influence to be produced from tho working classes having the means of meeting together , fie then
took a . rapid survey of the present position of the London Trades , the misery which the mechanics incurred by meeting at public houses . He made a forcible appeal to the ladies for their assistance to remove the bondage under wbioh the men laboured , and which was so destructive to the home comforts . He called upou them to cause their husbands , sweethearts , brothers , and friends to become shareholders « f the Instisution , by which means they would heighten the pleasures of their friendly circles ; would provide enjoyments of a higher description than those they enjoyed at present ; that they would afford greater protection to themselves , as tradesmen , by being united under one roof . He fully proved that the question was not a party one , but a national affair . Mr . F ., who was loudly cheered throughout , after thanking them for their attention , stated that shares to the amouat of nearly 2 , 000 had
been taken up , concluded his address by assuring his audience that every prospect appeared of the carrying out of the object they had met to forward , and amidst the applause of the ladies , stated that their undertaking was supported by many of the fair sex , who were most strenuous in their exertions , and who , if favoured with the support of their sisters , would , in a short time , realise the building of the London Trades' Hall . Mr . Whitelock afterwards addressed the meeting at some length . The remaining portion of the evening was devoted to the ball , which was conducted admirably ; and as the hours flew unnoticed by , gave another genuine proof of the growth of true social feeling among the mechanics and labouring classes . Morning came at last , aad with it the last dance ; after which the company retired , truly gratified with their evening ' s enjoyments .
Trade OBGANiSATioN . —On Saturday evening , Aug . 28 th , the members of the Friendly Society of Operative Carpenters , meeting at the White Horse , St . John ' s-street Road , entered into a discussion on the benefit of political association . Mr . Peat moved , and Mr . T&prell seconded the following resolution , " That this meeting form itself into a Political Association , for the purpose of advancing the principles embodied in the People's Charier . " The resolution was ably supported by Messrs . Bkwet , Bennet , and Dyer , aud carried with acclamation . Messrs . Dyer , Taprell , Peat , Bennet , and Harkwell , were appointed a committee to draw up the rules , &c . so as to forward the Assoeiation .
Walworth and Cambbrwbll . —The Camberwell and Walworth Chartists held their weekly meeting on Monday night , which was well attended , and being the day our incarcerated patriot emerged from his condemned cell the place of meeting was decorated with the portraits of Messrs . Hant , O'Connor , Frost , and Cobbett , and a beautiful silk banner with an appropriate motto ; previous to going to business , the health of the brave and patriotic champion oi the people , O'Connor , was drunk with tremendous cheers , and three cheers for the People ' s Charter , which were enthusiastically given ; our friends seem to be animated with a new spirit , and are determined to feupporc the Charter and O'Connor . A vote , of
thankB was givon to Messrs . Sharman Crawford , Gen . Johnson , Duncombe , and others , for supporting the principles of the People ' s Charter . A resolution was carried , that a Demonstration Committee be appointed to welcome the brave and indefatigable patriots , O'Connor , O'Brien , and Benbow , into London , after their cruel aad unjust imprisonment , for advocating the just rights of the people ; Messrs . Parker , Fut ? cll , and Hales were appointed as the Committee to carry into effect the above resolution . The cause of the Charter looks well . London has been slumbering , but she is now rearing her majestic head , and seems determined to go on espousing the Chartc r and nothing but the Charter .
Dbptford . —The Deptford district met on Sunday last , at the usaal place , No . 1 , Collier-street , at St . Nichoi ' s . Mr . Morgan was called to the chair . The minutes of the previous Sunday and Wednesday were confirmed ; the accounts were audited and passed ; a new code of bye-laws was passed , and new officers were elected . Mr . Wall attended and gave a most interesting lecture upon the five points of the Charter . A vote of thanks was given to the lecturer and chairman , and the meeting adjourned tilt Sunday next . The following subscriptions were received : —For banners , 5 s . 7 d . ; Tract subscriptions , Is . ; Contested elections , Is .
^^^^ Sporting . —The partridge shooting has opened well at Andover , and in the extensive stubbles about Muaxtun , Teyfield , Kempton , andShipton , the birds are more plentiful than tor many years past . At the Liverpool Assizes , held before Mr . Justice Wight man aud a Special Jury , an action was tried on the part of the clebrated engineer , Mr . Vignolles , against tbe Right Hon . Thomas Lefroy , M . P ., Director ot the Central Irish Railway Company , for work done by plaintiff on that line , and his services laid at the amount of £ 5 , 000 . Mr . Vignolles' services could only be proved to a certain time ; ths verdict was consequently for the sum of £ 1 , 980 as compensation for the period proved .
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MARRIAGES . On Sunday , the 15 th inst ., at Aldutondbury , Mr , Edward Garaide , of Meltham , shopkeeper , to Miss Esther Shrigley , daughter to Mr . R . Shrigley , tailor , of Mount Pleasant , Linthwaite .
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HOUSE OF COMMONS , Thohsdat . The Spkakbb took the Chair at a Quarter before Four o ' clock . Mr . T . Puncombb presented thirteen petitions from Northampton , complaining of the constitution of the present House of Commons , and praying her Majesty to dissolve the Parliament , and command another to be elected by Universal Suffrage . Also Viietition from Smedway , complaining of distress , 'and praying the House to address her Majesty , begging of her to call men of Radical principles to her Councils . The Hen . Member also presented a petition from two working men at Norwich , complaining of certain proceedings at the last election
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CASS W MR . JTIBOP . : Mr . Eokbuck rose and said , that seeing the N » bl » Lord the Secretary for Foreign Affairs in his place , he would with the permission of the House proceed to ask the Noble Lord certain questions , of which n « had given notice on the first night of the , sesgion , and America with respect to the detention of Mr M'Leod . His object in patting these questions was asiar as possible to promote peace , and to obtain that end he would suggest that before they eame to any conolusion , Hon . Members should understand the question of our relations with tho United States . The question , or rather questions he mi about to put were five in number andi ? related entirely to the detention of Mr . M'Leod f
What he wanted know ofthe Noble Lord was , whether there had been any change in tho language ofthe United States Gov « rnment since th # accession of a new Government to power ! First , he wished to . know whether her Majesty's Government by any formal declaration had assumed all the responsibility of tbe attack on the Caroline ) and then he wanted to know whether the Government of the United States bad admitted that responsibility and demanded reparation * for the outrage and injury thus done to the United States , because it « ho « ld b » always recollected that if they demanded reparation for the injury done to the United States by * b » i attack , it did not lie with them to tors round and Bay , that New York was the only power that had jurisdiction in that matter Next , he wished to ask whether her Majesty * Government had stated to tee Government of th
United States in the case of M'Leod that he bad acted under the commands of superior officers-with the express sanction of her Majesty ! Fourthly .- ho wanted to ask whether her Majesty ' s Government had demanded of the Government of the United States whether after Bach dec&ration it was able , and at the same time willing , to guarantee the safety and liberation of Mr . M'Leod , notwithstanding aay determination of tbe State of New York to go on with the proceedings now pending in the Courts of that State against that gentleman 1 and , lastly ,: ho should ask if the Government of the United States admitted the validity of such authority as a protection over M'Leod , and if having so admitted it * if the Noble Lord the Secretary for Foreign Affairs could state any circumstance which justified th * continued detention of Mr . M'Leod by the authority ofthe State of New York . ,
Lord Palkekston said that he would-bo th « last man in the House in any way to . curtail whatever information he might be able to giva o& any subject . However , he felt himself bound toremark that the proceedings on the part of the Hon . Member who had just down , were somewhat irregular . He was sure the House would say , that if questions upon anemergency of great difficulty w « a preceded by a sort of narrative of transactions to which they related , and interspersed with interrogations , it became very difficult for the person who was to answer those interrogations , to refrain from going at length into the subject to which these questions referred , and thus , under the fora of asking a question , a debate might be brought on , involving topics of great national importance . ( Hear , hear . ) It waa quite true , that upon tbe first demand made by her Majesty ' s Government for the liberation
of Mr . M'Leod , an answer was returned by tho late Secretary of State in America , which was bj . no means satisfactory . But although the first reply was , as he thought , entirely wrong as a principle of international law , yet he had the satisfaction to inform the Hon . Member and the House , that from the present Government of the United States a ( Jommunicatiott had been received , of a formal instruction given to the Attorney-General of the United States , which contained doctrines perfectly just aud consistent with the law of nations , and perfectly in accordance with the principles upon which the British Government had demanded the release of Mr . M'Leod . He ( Lord Palmerston ) wouldiiot enter now into any statement or speculation as to what was to come . He would net anticipate what step the United States would take to carry out those principles of international law which Federal Governments had ' recognised . .
Petitions were presented against tbe returns for the town of Belfast and the borough of Lewei The petitions were ordered to lie upon the table . The adjourned debate on the address was resumed by Lord Sandon , who contended that the late Parliament had not been dissolved upon the question of the import duties , but rather upon the want of confidence in the general policy of Ministers . Mr . M . Gibson , in supporting the address , defeated the course which it was said the Hon . Gentle * men on the other side meant to pursue , for it would bo showing ft want of respect to the country : to decline the discussion of questions of such vital importance to its best interests ; and it would-be said that the Bight Hon . Baronet ( Sir K . Peel ) had given instructions to his supporters not to speak upoa them , lest the country should get an idea what it had to expect should the Conservatives accede to
power . ¦ : i Mr . Borthwick supported the amendment . Mr . W . S . O'Brien defended the conduct of tho Government , and declared his intention , as an Irish Member , anxious to declare the gratitude of his country to the present Ministry for nearly the wbola of their conduct towards Ireland , to oppose tho amendment . Col . Sibthorp congratulated the House and the country that the period had at last arrived when the pre&eut Ministry . were about to meet the reward of all their vices and misdeeds , and to be drummed out of their seats to' & tone which the forms of the house presented him from more forcibly alluding to . ( A laugh . ) Mr . Powbr advocated the gradual modification of restrictive duties , and supported the address .
Mr . E . Turner contended that the house could never hope for a . more favourable opportunity of settling the question of the Corn Laws favourably to the landed interests . He did not know that a fixed duty would give the people cheap bread , but he felt quite sure it would give them bread when they required it . Mr . Escon did not consider it right to enter on the consideration of questions of vital interest to the country , while he perceived a Ministry persevering in holding office in . defiance of Parliament aud the Constitution . The Hon . Gentleman asserted that Ministers had committed the Sovereign by a course of conduct for which no parallel could be found in the annals of the country for a period . of two hundred years . He then expressed his confidence in Sir K . Peel , -and said that he would feel proud to support him should he ( the Rt . Hon . Baronet ) be called by his Sovereign to the administration of the affairs of the nation .
The Chancellor of the Exchequer eaid that an appeal had been made to the country on the questions of ihe Corn , Sugar , aad Timber Duties , and yet , on tbe very first discussion of these questions , it was attempted to be said that they had no right to discuss them while the present Ministry remained in office—a doctrine which , he must say , he then heard for the first time . He thought that Honourable Gentlemen on the other side of the house had a right to bring the question of ** Who was to govern !" to the very earliest possible decision ; but he thought it neither consistent with wisdom nor good policy to pursue the course of silence they had adopted , and to leave the country in the dark as to what were their intentions or opinions upon those great questions which agitated the whole kingdom .
Mr . GoutBURN said it was not his intention to have addressed the house , because the question before it was of so plain and simple a character that it was perfectly understood both . in and out of doors . Tho ni ^ ht Hon . Gentleman , in conclusion , said that the Ministry were not then npon their trial , for they had been tried in the last Parliament and found guilty ; they subsequently appealed to a higher tribunal , the constituency of the country , and the verdict had been confirmed . They were now therefore sitting to hear judgment passed upon them , and that judgment would compel them to give up the administration of the affairs of the country . - ( Cheers . ) Mr . Waklet said thai the present Government had not lost his confidence , for they had never pos sessed it . ( A laugh . ) He had supported them as
the best he could find , and now that they were leaving , he feared the Radical party would have no reason to congratulate themselves on the accession to power of the Right Hon . Baronet . The erron of the present Government were enormous . He prescribed for them in 1837 , and without waiting for fee . ( Cheers . ) He prescribed only three email powders , bat they would not take them . ( Great laughter . ) And now he * would like to know how they liked the 360 bitter pills they bad got opposite to hem . ( Roars of laughter ) . The Kight Hon . Baronet should receive as hearty support from him , if his measures were good , as if they emanated from tbe most confirmed Radical . The Right Hon . Bart .
had great capacity—he was a man of great ability . He knew more of his capacity than most men / or he had made a phrenological survey of his head . He had great ability , and he had also the power do good to the country , and he sincerely hoped he would not suffer himself to be influenced to refrain from so doing . The Hon . Gentleman entreated tho Right Hon . Baronet to take into hip benevolent consideration tbe Poor Law Amendment BUJ , which was the most objectionable law that had ever been enacted by Parliament—a law which was baaed & tyranny , and marked by cruelty in its operation This was the law which destroyed tile present Qorerament , and it would destroy any future Government which might attempt to maintain it . ( Cheers . The debate was ( ben ) adjourned until Friday .
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DEATH . Oa Monday last , after a severe illness , aged 35 , Elizabeth , the wife of Thomas By water , joiner , and sister of Mr . Williamson , horse-dealer , all ef this town .
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MORISON THE HYGEAN'S MEDICINES , OF THE BRITISH COLLEGE OF HEALTH , KING'S CROSS . THE NUMBER OF STAMPS delivered for MORISON'S PILL BOXES at the Stamp Offioe ia Six Years , is 3 , 901 , 000 thus the quantity consumed in that period , amounts to the enormous number of 590 , 000 , 000 Pills ! ! For Agencies in the West-Riding , apply * o W . Stubbs , General Agent , 47 , Queen ' s Terrace , Roundhay Road , Leeds . Sold by Mr . Walker , Stationer , Briggate , and Mr . Heaton , Staiioaer , Briggate .
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