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YORKSHIRE WINTER GAOL DELIVERY. Wednesday, Dec. 20.
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DUNDEE. —A spirited public meeting of the journeymen tailois was held here on the forenoon of Monday
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NORTHALLEBTON.—A SlNGOXAB CONFLICT BETWEEN a Lion and a Doe.—A gentleman in Nor-
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dough with slow yet certain progress s" when , -with tiese signs of Tiope for the patriot , shall Poland be despaired of ! No I leUhefi ^ ourablecircianstaBces ar ise , —andtheyvnU arise , —and the Polish democrat may go forth proclaiming the independence of bis country , and the social emanci pation of her children , certain of triumpji in his holy mission . . Crash social slavery in Poland j proclaim the glad'tidings of emancipation to the millions of her down-feroddea serfs ; and then , instead of a few enthusiastic students , fiiougb . with slow yet certain progress V when , -with
a patriotic army , but only aa army , and a set of miserable , negotiating , selfish nobles , you hare a whole people roused to the conflict . And what seed of forei gn aid , when Poland , from the Oder and the Carpathian mountains to the Borjsthenes and the Dmna-fo > m the Baltic to the Black Sea , rises in her giant might to crush her invaders ? " There is no force in the world which conld subjugate a nation of twenty millions closely united by the bond of common freedom . "
Shall Poland perish i we ask again ! No ! for knowledge is mighty and will yet prevail . Thanks to the pen and the press , nations cannot now be annihilated , or the people of any portion of this earth be permanently subjugated by any despotism , HO matter how strong aad bloody . - Knowledge is mare powerful than thrones ; and the pen and the pres 3 carry terror into the hearts-of the haughtiest tyrants . The miscreant Nicholas , who , without
remorse , has trodden upon the palpitating hearts of ! millions crashed beneath his iron sway , trembles at the aght of a book , * and shrinks wiih horror and j affright from the sight of a newspaper .- } - Free ppinon is his terror and bis torment , for it is a ! power before which darkness , and crime , and de- i spousm must dissolve and perish . Glorious presage i of the destiny of the human race , when truth shall ; be triumphant over fraud , and equality and liberty take the place of thrones and slavery J j
* X » te aceonnts from SL Petersbnrgh represent Kick ! the younger as being in a state of the most boundless ! rage at the exposure of the Russian system contained in M . de Cn 3 dne * s "Empire of the Czar , " which he has I forbidden t » be read , or even permitted to enter Russia . Be « ays M . de Custine ' s irerk is a book of falsehoods . His dread of it is sufficient testimony of the truth of the charges -which he Tainly denies . { t M . £ e Costine tells ns that the only newspaper read by the Autocrat ia tke Journal des Debats ; the snbtldizsd and slavish organ of Lcois Philippe . He dare not face the truths of the democratic nor yet even the occasional exposures of the liberal journals of ^ Europe , i Of course there is noS even the ghost of a free press in ! Itassia or Poland . If there traa ^ the days of the t yrant ; would soon be numbered .
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THE BOILER-BLOWINS-TJF ALDERMAN ! It seems , at last , that we are to have some inquiry into one of the allegations , connected with the strike of 1842 , attributing the concoction and planning of the " Insurrection" to the League , That inquiry ought to have been instituted long ago ; and if the Leaders of the League had not been afraid they would have insisted on it , that the challenge given them to have such inquiry should be accepted Instead , however , of insisting , they contented themselves with a . very poor and paltry attempt to attribute the strike te the teachings of the Standard , and the Tory incendiaries ! A greater proof of conscious vuilt could not have been furnished .
One fact , or xatbar one alleged fact , —that relating to the conduct of an Alderman of Leeds;—Boiler Blowing-up affair , —is at last in a fair way of being bottomed . The readers of the Star will recollect that at the Soiree lately given in Leeds , in honour of the Chartist triumph at the Leeds Mnnicipal Elections , iix . Hobsos related a circumstance ihat had come to hi 3 knowledge , by which the conduct of a certain member of the Corporation was
seriously called in question . An attempt was soon after made by a Mr . Aldernun BxTXSOSjto Jlabergast the public in relation to the affair , by leading it to infer that the accusation was all hum ; and that Mr . Ho » so > ' had sneaMngly evaded and . shrunk from his ehanje , His weak nerves werejhowever doomed to experience a rude shock . He was Boon let know that the charge was not " shrank" froa ; and his pitiful attempt to mislead the public , was folly and fearlessly exposed .
And what was then left undone has since been most satisfactorily accomplished : satisfactorily , we hope , even for Alderman Batbsos himself 1 "What seas merely a local " squabble , " confined to thecolnmns of the Northern Star and the Leeds Mer cury > has now become an object of haiio >" ai . rx tebest : and all the attempts to blink inquiry , of whatever nature , will note assuredly fail ! " We irmst Alderman Bateson likes his position . "W& dare answer for it that Mr . Hobsos doe 3 .
The Standard of Monday last , in an article , respecting the Lesgne and the incendiary fires , took occasion to instance the statement of Mr . HossKf , as it appeared in the Northern Star , quoting it , however , from tie Leeds Mercury , and designating it as u manly , plain , and distinct" He also represented that Mr . Hcxsos was " as Alderman of the town for Holbeck Ward . " The publication of Mr . Hobsos ' s statement in the Standard , called forth the Morning Cfironicle the nea dajj -jcio tried to rescue hi 3 friends the Leaguing Whig 3 , and especially ihe L « eds Alderman , in thefoiWjriag fashion : —
" The publisher OT the Northern Star is a member of the Almndpal Council of Leeds , and some time ago he made a speech , containing a charge against an Alderman of LeedE , of which ibe following is the substance . He charged this Alderman ( whom he did not name , but marked out as having been on the "Watch Committee ) with having bepn t » gniiant of the great etrike or turn-out of 1842 , a fortpi ? ht before it took place , and as having been in communication with an individual ,- in order to get the turn-out workmen to ' draw the pings * and * blow up the boilers / throughcm Leeds . Of the troth of this charge the
publisher of the Northern Star declared that he had in hi 3 own possession full and ample proof— written pi oof . The only alderman * ho had been on the Watch Committee in 1842 , naturally feeling thai he xnnsJ be ibe individual aimed af , promptly * applied \ o his acenser , offering in any way to shelter him from all legal consequences , provided tbe slander w > re thoroughly probed , and the slanderer £ ot at . But , no ; after the usual amount of shiiffling and evasion , the eonrageou 3 Chartist sneaked out of ihe matter by a sulky refusal to give the Elightest explanation or satisfaction .
The correspondence appeared in the Leeds Mercury yet ihe Standard , with a parade of accuracy , copies and repeats the slanderous accusation , without the slightest notice of the ample refutation and expo-Eure which it had received . Jfor is it altogether nnworthy of notice that , in order to hide from its own readers the fact , thatit waB drawing from the muddy fountain of the Northern Star , it elevates the publisher of O'Connor ' s paper to the post of alderman , terms his accusation " manly , plain , and ~ distinct f and assures its readers that " no attempt has been made to contradict it by ihe parties interested P *
It happened , fortunately , that Mr . Hobsos was in London at the time these publications took place . He therefore promptly replied to the Morning Chro mcle as below : TO THE EDIT 02 OP IHE XOBXTSG CHEOJrJCLS . Sib , —a friend of mine , with whom I am staying for £ few days " in town , " has just pnt into my hands yonr journal of this day . From it I learn that a statement of mine , affecting one of the aldermen of Leeds , nasbeen copied into the Standard of yesterday i and that you have vouchsafed certain explanations of that Etatement , several of which are in-C ° "i ert '« j ^ efa-e trouble you with this , my explanatien fcat the real facts be known ¦
may . / Ill _ -. — — —— — «« w « mu ¦ ww AUV «• **» ihe ample truth of the whole affair is just this i-SS ^' t ^ W ' " * aJaTfi 0 * nWic mee « ng ** tf » igf ° f . jff ° *> J *« ek occasion to relate a cireum-2 E 2 L .. ? £ * v come "" de-ay observation , with rfSSTt ? ^ ^ 1842 » whicfl ^ o ^ y i * - Sf ^ jJf " v ^ * S ^ er * " of Leeds , the * ¦ v . S ^? a ^ * wdl-kno >» Whig , a member ° L ? ? t'' ? s ? -L > w LeaSQe ' an * onw a member &l Watch C 01110 ^ of the Common Council of
T ?* wJ ™ S ? ¥ ^^ .. aat in the month of F&SfP f ^ h reee " . a certain letter from ft Member of ihe Honse of Commons , enclosed in a note _ to myself , desiring me to make the following inquiries : — " L "Whether snei a person as the one represented to be the writer existed ; and v 2 . ^ . 'he&er , if jbere was such a person , he was prepared to maintain the truth of his statements ; and , further , whether he was 5 rbrthy of credence . The reason assi ped by the Member of Parliament for -mining tiase inquiries & ? be made yns . that he
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¦ was fearful the letter was a hoax , intended to lead I him into error . That the said letter purported to be written by a ; master machine-maker in Leeds , name and address ) being . given . : I That the writer averred that some fortnight before j the strike occurred an Alderman of Leeds , whose i name was mentioned , sent for him ( tho writer ) and j informed him that a general strike would in a short , time take place ; that when it reached Leeds , he | would greatly serve the cause if he would turn ihe men employed in his machine-shop oat , with a hint i to draw the plugs of the boilers ? that as the men ; were mechanics , they would be useful in teaching otheK how to draw the plugs ; and that they would also , if it were needful , know how to blow the boilers up . ! -was fearfnl the letter w * * W * - in ^ n ^ uj
These statements were said to be made voluntarily , andftom jnst and patriotic motives ; and tbe writer declared his readiness to make oath as to their truth at the bar of tbe House of Commons . That in accordance with the request to me I ascertained—1 . That there was a master machine maker of the name and place set forth in the letter ; and 2 . That he bore a character for fair dealing , probity , and honour . That I then sent for the gentleman himself , put the letter into his hand , and asked him if he was the writer ; and received for answer that he was . That 3 then inquired , if ha was ready to maintain the truth of the allegation mado in it , and was answered that he was , before any tribunal in the kingdom .
That I communicated the result of my inquiries to the member of Parliament who had desired me to make them ; and understood that he rose several times in tbe house with the said letter in his hands , on the debate concerning the conduct of the magistrates in the month during the strike , intending to make use of the alleged facts , but was not fortunate enough to catch the Speaker's eye . That Utter is still in existence in the possession of the said member of Parliament , and is ready to be produced when called for . It true that when the report of my speech appeared , a certain alderman of Leeds wrote to ask me whether the statement referred to him or not .
That I returned him for answer that I held myself in readiness to state the wholo facts of the case , names and all , to any one who fancied himself implicated , provided I received a guarantee that no legal advantage would be taken of me for so doing . That after two days' consideration the said alderman forwarded a sort of guarantee full of reservations and provisos . That I represented this fact to him ; and desired him to make the guarantee a plain and simple one , to the effect that no lesal advantage would be taken , and he should immediately -be put in possession of the whole case .
That instead of replying to my letter , and forwarding such simple guarantee , he printed tbe correspondence accompanied by a lengthy explanation of his own , in which he endeavoured to show that I had " shufled and evaded" his question . That he sent tbe said correspondence and explanation to press without apprising me of his intention , or giving me any opportunity to explain also . That though tbe statement of "which be complained appeared only in a journal conducted by myself , he did not send the correspondence and explanation to me for publication , but confined them to papers in which the statement had not appeared .
That within twelve hours of the appearance of the Alderman ' s statement in the L * eds Mercuiy newspaper , the walls of the town of Leeds bore ample testimony that I had not sneaked out of the matter by a sulky refusal to give the slightest explanation or satisfaction ; " but that I had again , under my own hand , in a placard printed at my own press , restated the whole matter ; and again offered to give np the names of all parties concerned , to the Alderman who had sought the information , if he would furnish me with the simple guarantee required ; and also offered to afford that explanation without guarantee if asked for in the Council Chamber of the Leeds Town Council .
That I further invited him to pursue the inquiry , averring that all attempts to stile it should fail : for if he declined to seek such explanation in the Council Chamber , other persons would take tbe matter up , and ihe explanation should be had . That on the 1 st day of January next , an adjourned meeting of the Council will be holden , at which " shall hold myself in readiness to furnish all explanation to any one who may ask for it ; and that , if no one else introduces the snbjsct , I shall , by moving for the appointment of a committee to " bottom" the ¦ whole affair .
This simple statement of facts will show you that you are wrong in the statements in your article of to-day , that I had " shnffled , " " evaded , " and " sneaked ont of the matter , by a sulky refusal to give the slightest explanation or satisfaction ; " and that" the slanderous accusation had received ample refutation and exposure . " These statements cannot be true ; for I have always been ready to afford all explanation ; have courted inqniry ; and am determined to force it on . I also apprehend that no *• refutation" can be given until inquiry is had . On one point you are right . I am not an alderman of Leeds . 1 am simply a Councillor , being eho « en such by an overwhelming majority-of the suffrages of the largest ward of the borough . I am , Sir , your ' s respectfully , Joshua Hobsos . Walcot-square , Dec 19 .
This letter the Chronicle inserted . It appeared the very next day to his statement that Mr . Hosson had sneaked out of the matter" ; and it was accom panied by the following note : — ** We know nothing of the matter whatever , except from a perusal of the correspondence published in the Leeds Mercury , which certainly was anything but favorable to Mr . Hobson . The frank » Dd open style of the foregoing letter induce ? as to hope that , for the sake of b s ewn credit , be will follow the matter up , and give the pnblic the means of ascertaining what truth may be in the Star . —Ed . M . C . To this it is gearcely necessary to add a siagle word . Tbe statement in Mr . Hobsos ' 8 letter to the
Chronicle is so full and complete ; and withal so plain , that nothing more remains to be done at present . The line of conduct in connection with the matter is also so well pointed out , that we have only to direct attention to the next meeting of the Leeds Town Council for further explanations , promising that the public shall be made acquainted with what there transpires . We trust that Alderman Bateson will be the first to moot the question therx , as be -vstt ibe firel to " suppose" that the charge referred to him .
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Me _ Heatox , Clitheboe , rtqne 8 ts us to give insertion to the following : he does not say in what locality the Society he speaks of exists : — " Will the Sbcrzt&Tj of the Chartist Co-operative Society » end h-s address to Sir . Horrocks Spencer , Iiower Gite , Clitbero . " JOHN Jobsso >\ librarian fit the Carpenters' Hall , Manchester , state * he is the present Librarian , and not Mr . Tstlow , a ? stated in our paper a fortnight since . QeseeaL CorxciL . —Mt Wheeler sends us the following : — "December 20 th . " Dasr Sir , —Ton will oWice hv giving the following Errata in the list of General Council : — CaBHINGTON—Instead of Middison read Widdison ; instead of Barrows read Barrows ; and instead of Richard Kar . kin , New Jnn Y »» d , sub-Secretary , read John Lfy . Burgesses Buildings , Back of Bulwell Lane . Maxsfieid— Instead cl Jelfcin read Felkin : and
iBstfcafi of James Bramby , sub-Secretary , Lawn , reed James Sramby , Union- street . Mb . GAKTEB , "LioN King . "—We did cot copy the paragraph he complains of in th ? Manchester Guardian ; had we done so , we would with pleasure have inserted Mr . jC . 's letter . Case op Thomas Pbxstox . —We have received a " memorial" or appeal to the Chartist public in behalf of tfce above-named individual For the " memorial " we caanot find r&oin , bnt we extract all tbe facts contained therein , which are as fellows . — Ths * Thomas Preston has now been for upwards of fkfty years a Badical Reformer , having been admitted a member of tbe famens < torresponding Society , " in the month of March , 1792 .
That in coBstquence of his patriot ' c exertions in the canse of freedom he has been not only exposed to the malignant persecution of all opposed \ o democratic principles ; bnt has also had bis life placed in imminent a anger by the hostility of tbe corrnpt government who ruled tbiE country in the earlier days of " Reform . " That he baa been twice arraigned on the charge of " High Treason" first in the year 1817 , in the Court of BBS ' s Bench , when after a trial of nine days , be was acquitted . Se * oad , in the year 1 S 20 , » fc tbe Old Bailey , when the charge against him broke down for want of evidence . That though he escaped from the scaffold , he did not escape the ruinous consequences in hia business and jseans of living . . . of
That Thomas Preston is now seventy . fpur years age , in great poverty , and in danger of leing driven from his borne for arrears of rent . Taat lie has no means of maintaining himself and family but by working at Mb trade , f « which he is totally Mut , through increasing infirmities—particularly an impairing of Mb sight ; wd consequently , is m a situation demanding the active sympathies of all who can feel for misfortune That in these distressing circumstances , Tbomas Preston and his family appeal to a liberal pnblic to aid them in their diflculties , and save them from the unhappy situation into which they will otherwise be P That ' the friends of Thomas Preston respectfully « ngf ert tbe propriety of raising a wfideni sam , not
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only to meet present exegencies , but also to pat Mrs . Preston in a small way of business , which , as Mrs . P . is known to be a clever and well educated woman , with good business habits , would be nearly sure to enable her to provide for the comforts of her husband daring the . few years that probably remain for him . Mr . Preston ' s address ia No . 14 , White ' s Alley , Rolls Buildings , Fetter-lane , London . We beg the attention % f our readere , particularly those resident ia the metropolis , to the above appeal We think if the London Chartists wouJd only try there is enough of them to answer the above appeal folly and tfficiently . But we hope that thejold veteran , Thomas Preston , will find both in town and country , friends who will make to him of 1844 " a happy „„ , „ *„ _ . ,
new year" indeed , J . Mitchell , Pkeston . —We have no room for his letter . We know nothing of the communication sent to the paper he speaks of . Falkiek . —We bave received a communication from Falkirk , which , owing to its length we caanot insert , but from which we learn that tbe most atrocious tyranny is practised upon tbe poor in the shape of Poor Rate extortions . By tbe law of Scotland , the support of the poor Is very justly thrown upon the heritors , or land-holders ; they however , by illegal poor-rates , and disgraceful collections at tbe kirkdoors , contrive to throw the greater part of the burden off their shsuldera , and thus rob the poor man ! In one recent case the Falkirk bench ordered the
seizure of the goods of a person who appealed against paying more than his fair snare , bat the minions of the law on proceeding to execute their mission , found themselves foiled ; the door was barred against them . They then brought a smith to break open tbe door , bnt he on learning that the intended seizaro was for poor rates , refused to go on with hia job , and took up his tools and walked off amidst the cheers of the assembled throng . Thus foiled , the jackalls skulked away . On our Correspondent afterwards gaining-a friendly admittance , he found to bis surprise tbe " rebel" cooly engaged in reading the No rthern Star to his family ! No wonder a man who could read the NorlTiern Star was & " rebel " : —
O , shocking i We wish the brave fellow success in struggle with authority , t but fear that he will as usual find miffhl too strong for right . THE POETS , —A . M'Cabe ; T . Constantino ; D . Wright ; W . Carlfcen , respectfully cleclined . Our poetic friends may each ease his " Pegasus" a-bit , we nave poetry enough on hand to lsst ns for the next six months . LOKGTON WOHKING-MENS Hall ; Thomas Sowerby ; Walter Thorn ; A Taylor , Alnwick ; and H . M . May—no room . A Number ; of Correspondents asking for information respecting points of law , must wait a week or two . John Wakeen , Macclesfield . —We had nono of tbe " Challenges " , or we would have sent them as he requested .
C . F . Stollmeter . —No room thiB week . Mps . Ellis desires to acknowledge the receipt of 7 a . from oar Stocfeport friends , through the medium of Mr . Thomas Webb ; likewise 6 s . through Mr . John Lowry , from the friends at Carlisle ; and 5 i by Mr . James Braraley , from the friends at MamfMd , Nottinghamshire , for which she returns her most heartfelt gratitnde . In reply to certain correspondents , Mrs . E . states that post-office orders can be drawn at Newcastle-uuder-Lyne . Mhs . Ellis—T . S . Brooke , Esq ., Dawsbury , York-BbAre . A letter ao addressed will reach that gentleman . Obh Bristol Correspondent . —We are seny that we cannot find room for his lengthy report . Wb ^ havk received a sermen , or speech , we hardly know -which , without any in trod action or name attached , consisting of twenty-four quarto pages of closely written mutter . Of course we cannot publish it
Correspondents whose communications are not noticed in our present number will be answered next week ; TO THE FRIENDS OF MB , OASTLEB IN SCOTLAND . — Mr . Pitketnly , who is at present in Scotland , requests us to say that be will be happy to receive any pecuniary assistance towards the liberation of Mr . Oastler . Mr . P ' s . Scotch address is 28 , Hutchinson-street , Glasgow . Joseph Hetherington . —We have no room for his letter , but we are glad that the writer is resolved ' to labour for the promulgation of Cbartist principles . The Edinburgh Ttpe Founders—Since tbe address , which appears in another part of oar paper , was put into type , we learn that the difference
between Messrs . Miller and Richards , of Edinburgh , and their workmen have been brought to a settlement , by Messrs . M . and R . yielding to the just demand of the Operatives . We are glad to hear of Has : it saves us tbe unpleasant task ef commenting upon disputes wbicb , for their own honour , the Master Type Founders ought never to have allowed to exist ; Operative Type-Founders' Association . —We will try to notice tbe " prospectus" in ear next . Oar Readers will find tbe address ef the London Founders in another page . J . Jokes—Cannot Bay : if sent it must take its chance . We have no room for lengthy addresses . J . Sweet . Nottingham . —Ye * .
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FOB THE EXECUTIVE . From J . Smith , Hunslet 0 6 The Chartists of Morley 9 0 : VICTIM FUND . From the . Charalsts of Morley 5 0 national tbijibte . From Wm . Routlidge , Leeds 0 9 H . M . Worcester . —Nineteen sblllingo and sixpence if paid in advance . To AttENTS . —Those Agents who have received their accounts are requested to send the amounts due , ether wise their papers cannot be seat after this week .
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The mess thickens ; every post brings intelligence shewing that a crisis , which is nearly sure to result in a , Republican revolution , is near at hand * . Don Carlos is preparing for another desperate move : the Republicans , on the other hand , are not idle . It is the universal belief at Paris , that the child Isabella will , as Sovereign of Spain , never attain her legal majority . Indeed , some persona expect that she will have ceased to reign long before that period ( October 10 , 1844 )
The Times , of Thursday has a letter from its Paris correspondent , in which the writer , after reviewing the present state of Spanish affairs , concludes with the following : — " The sum of all tbis is—the men at present in power in Madrid cannot carry on tbe Government with the actual Cortes , and will attempt other measures ( a dissolution « r an absolute govern ment ) that will produce a new conflict , in which Narva > z will attempt , to make himself dictator ; Don Carlos wili step in with or without the concurrence of some of tbe Republicans ; the Queen will be set aside by both ; and after a series ui struggles and the spilling of oceans of blood , tbe Republicans hope to eata * Wise thcr form of government on the wreck of the Spanish monarchy . Such is the picture I am advised to present to you to-cay of Spain and Spanish politics . "
Barcelona . —Secret societies are being formed by the disaficcted , and revolt is almost hourly anticipated . Saragossa . —There were some disturbances bere on the 12-h . Another insurrection is apprehended . The people in all parts of Spain are said to be in a state of great excitement in consequence of the recent events at Madrid , and a general outbreak teems inevitable .
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se'nnight , in the Democratic Council Koom , for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety of forming an Association to protect themselves from the ^ tfftfcts of that competition which is so fast sinking them as a trade in the scale of social comfort Mr , James Drutnmond having been called to the chair , the following resolutions were put to the meeting . and carried unanimously , viz .: —1 . " That we , the juumeymen tailors of Dandee now assembled , view with alarm and regret tfce inroads now evidently being made upon the wages of our labour , produced by a system cf competition engendered and fostered by thoBe whose existence mainly depend on the profits derived from the traD 8-
niiKsion of goods through their hands from the producer to tbe coneumer , they of themselves producing notbingatall calculated to benefit society . We , therefore , are of opinion that tbe carrying out of such a competition will bave the effect of reducing oar employers into a state bordering that of jourm-ymen ; ¦ winch state ia at once c alculated to destroy our moral , social , atid physical standing > n society , making us thereby not the journeymen of tbe " master tailors , " fcut the journeymen of journeymen ; and that , while Tiewing tbe extent to which sneb a practice is ultimately beiDg carried , conceive it out duty to put a stop to such a moral , social , and physical degrading system by every legal , peaceable , and energetic means in our power . " 2 . *• Thut tbis meeting is of opiuion , that in order to carry out the spirit of the foregoir-g resolution and put a stop to the evils therein complained of , conceive that the osly means in our power is that of forming
oureelveB into a Club or Association , which we believe will have the effect of destroying that isolated position in which we now are , and of opening a channel whereby our individual grievances may become known to encb Other , as also to the public gene » al ! y . " A suggestion was then made lelative to their joining the " United Journeymen Tailors Trade Protection Society for Great Britain and Ireland , " the consideration of which was left over to the next meeting . The meeting then separated . —We are happy that such a- movement bas taken place here , convinced as we are that the grievance winch tbe working classes so loudly complain of will never be removed until they adopt tne resolution of acting on the advice of Sir Robert Peel , viz taking their afiaira into their own bands . To other plases we weuld say , go and do likewise . Localities wishing to communicate vrilh Dundee will addreas to the Secretary , Mt . P . Biown , li , Dudhope-Btieet . —CorrespendenL
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His Lordship took hiB seat this morning at about a quarter past nine .
MAIHIFi * A COVT AT PICKERING , Wm . Cordukes , 25 , was indicted for that he , on the I 2 chi of July last , at Pickering , in the North Riding , did feloniously out and maim a cow , the property of Thos . Bird . ¦ # . . ¦ Mr . Buss was for the prosecution ; the prisoner was undefended . The prosecutor is a dyer and coal merchant , at Pickering ; he had five cowb turned into a pasture on the morning of the I 2 ta of July , at which time tbey were ail right ; in the evening it was found that one of them had its tail cut off . The prisoner was seeft in the afield were the cows were , on the same day , and the tail was afterwards fouud in his house . The Jury found the prisoner guilty . The same prisoner was further charged with having feloniously broken iuto and entered the dwellinghouse of Thomas Swales , at Pickering , on the 16 th of July last , with intent to steal therein .
Mr . Blanshakd waa for the prosecution ; the prisoner was undefended . The case failed , and the prisoner was acquitted . There was a third indictment against the prisoner , for . having , on the last Monday in March last , attempted to fihootPhilip Heseltine , of Piekering . On this ' charge he was found Guilty . The Judge sentenced him to be imprisoned for twelve months .
BOBBERT AT BARNARD CASTLE . John Thompson , 33 , Daniel Thompson , 18 , and Maria Thompson , 29 , were charged , for that thoy , on the 19 th of April last , did steal from tbe person of Margaret Wigham , in the parish of Barnard Castle , fourteen promissory notes , of the value of £ 5 each , the property of William Wigharo . Mr . Gbaikgeb and Mr . Tratjs were counsel For the prosecution ; Mr . Wilkins defended John Thompson , and Mr . Bliss the two other prisoners . After a very long trial . John Thompson was found guilty , and sentenced to be transported for ten years . The other two were acquitted . ' BURGLARY AT LEEDS ,
John Child , 32 , was charged with having , on the oih of July , at Leeds , committed a burglary in the dwelling-house of Robert Massey , and stolen therein a silver pint , a gold brooch , a jet brooch , a gold seal and key , a piuohbeck watch , a necklace , a brace of pistols , a large pistol , a number of silver spoons , and other articles , his property . Mr . Ellis and Mr . Hall were counsel for the prosecution ; Mr . Wilkins defended the prisoner . The prosecutor is a joiner and builder , and resides in M . ark-lane , Leeds . At the time of the robbery his family were living at pulton , and on the evening of the 8 th of July , about Jseven o'clock , himself and his wife left home to goto Oulton , leaving the house in Leeds safely locked . On the following morning ,
it was found by Mrs . Bland , a neighbour of Mas-Bey ' s , that his house had been broken open and ransacked , upoa which she sent for Mr . Massey , and oa his arrival the property mentioned in the indictment was found to have been carried off . Information of the robbery was given to the police , but for some time no trap © ¦ whatever of the robbery could be obtained , and it was not until the latter end of August tkat any clue could be got , when it was found that about the middle of July , the prisoner took a Bilver pint to the shop of Mr . Brown , engraver , in Cross Court , Briggate , and by his request he engraved thereuppn the initials ° J . A . C . " When it was finished the pint was sent homo , and the prisoner paid
sixpence for the engraving . The pint at that time had theappearance of having had other initials obliteatedonthe handle . Oa the 15 th of July , the prioner was proved to have taken this pint , which had hen the initials "J . A . C ., " to the shop of Mr Gresham , in North-street , and offered it for sale saying that it was his own , and that the initials were those of hia wife and himself . Mr . Joshua Etches , salesman to Mr . Gresham , bought the pint , giving the prisoner fifty shillings for it . He afterwards took some spoons , also marked ¦ * J . A . C . " to the same shop and offered them for sale also . These spoons were what are called " Fiddle Pattern , " appeared to bave been recently engraved . This pint was afterwards again sold and was put up to be run for as a priza at Beeston races , when it was won by Mr . Bower , butcher , Kirkgate , and was then seen by Mr . Massey , who claimed it
as his , and gave information to the police , who took possession of the pint , and submitted it to Mr . Swaine , watch-maker , in Boar-lane , who discovered that the initials on the handle , which had been all but obliterated , had been " W . R . A . " Child was at that time ia prison on another charge , and on the pint being shown to him , he said he bad had it in his possession for three months before Massey's robbery was committed , and that be had drank , on different occasions , many a gallon of ale out of it . The prisoner ' s house had been in the meantime searched , and a pinchbeck watch , and a variety of trinkets were found , which as well as the pint , were spoken to by prosecutor and his wife , as Bimilar to those which had been 6 tolen from their house . The witnesses for the proseeution , most of whom bad known tbe prisoner for several years , gave him a very excellent
character . ' Mr . Wilkins , for the defence , submitted that the identity of all the articles produced , except tho silver pint , waa quite out of the question , and that even with'regard to the manner in which that had been spoken to , it was insufficient to warrant them in saying that that cup was the property of the prosecutor , iie also commented upon the fact of the prisoner having , up to the time of this : prosecution , borne an excellent character and submitted that hia coaduftt throughout the transaction had bees that neither of a thief nor a receiver of stolen goods . If the Jury were of opinion that the articles produced were tho property of the prosecutor , he thought they would feol that there was nothing to justify them in coming to the conclusion that tho prisoner had committed this burglary . At all events , there was great doubt , and he wassure tii ey would do "what it was their duty to do—give the prisoner the benefit of it .
Two witnesses were then called , who gave the prisoner a good character . The Learned Judge having summed up , the Jury retired , and after an absence of nearly two hours , relumed a verdict of Not Guilty of tho theft . The foreman said they were of opinion that he had the goods , in his possession , knowing them to have bees stolen .
SHHEP-STEALING , AT PICKEBING . Thomas Pickering , ^ 8 , was indicted for having , on the 20 tb of July , at Pickering , in the North Riding , itoleu a ewe and three lambs , the property of John and Christopher Mead . Mr . Bliss and Mr . 'f opham were counsel fop the prosecution ; Mr . Wilkins defended the prisoner . Guilty , but strongly recommended to mercy on account of hie great ago , and his previous excellent character . Sentence was deferred .
HIGHWAY ROBBERY AT BUTTON . George Bradley , 21 , was indicted for that he , on the 26 ih of July last , at Sutton , in the Bast Hiding , feloniously did assault David Liddell . and steal from his person a linen purse and a halt' sovereign , his property . Mr . Bain and Mr . Aspinall were counsel for the proeecution ; the prisoner was undefended . Thoiprisoner was lound Guilty . He is a private in the 38 th Infantry , and received an excellent character trom the commanding officer . The Learned Judge sentenced him to be imprisoned for sis months . In reply to a question from Mr . Wilkins , the Learned Judge stated that he should not Bit on Christmas day , that day being a cites non in the calendar . :
Previous to the last case being tried there was great difficulty in obtaining a jury , and several gentlemen who were absent were fined 20 s . each .
; Thursday , December 21 . Wm . Padffitt , 18 , was indicted for that he , on the 4 th of August last , at Bradford , burglariously did break and enter the dwelling-house of Wm . Egan , and feloniously did steal therein several guns and pistols , his property . Mr . Wiljuns and Mr . Pickerin g were counsel for the prosecut ' on ; tho prisoner was undefended . A previous conviction for felony was proved against him , and the Learned Judge sentenced him to be transported for ten years .
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HOUSE BREAKING AT LEEDS . John George peverdeus , 22 , and John Child , 32 , were indicted for that they , on the 23 rd of July last , at Leeds , feloniously did break into the dwelling house of Henry Bonltoa HarJe . aad steal therein one silver watoh , a silver guard chain , a gold brooch , and other articles . Mr . Hall was counsel for the prosecution ; Mr . WrLKiNs appeared for Child ; the other prisoner was undefended . 1 The Jury found Child Guilty , and acquitted De vereaus . The Learned Judge sentenced Child to be transported for ten years . John Deverdeus , wno was found guilty of burglary on Tuesday , was also sentenced to bo transported for ten years .
Mr . Bliss took a technical objection to the indictment , which was over-ruled , and the Jury , after a very short consultation found the prisoner Guilty . —Sentence was deferred , Mr . Bliss having , in arrest of judgment , taken an objection ; the indictment did not set out the caption of the former indictment on which the prisoner had been formerly tried and acquitted .
1 SHEEP-STEALING . William Richatdson , 30 , and John Richardson , 28 , pleaded Guilty to an indictment , charging them for that they , on the 13 th of October last , at Moorsholme , in the North Riding , did feloniously steal four eheep , the property of William Fell . Also to another indictment , ia which they were further charged with stealing , at the same time and place , twenty-six sheepi the property of William Lewis . William Richardson further pleaded Guilty to an indictment in which he was charged with having , on the 26 t , h of September last , at Westerdale , feloniously stolen a bay gelding , the property of Robert Williamsou . Sentence was deferred .
ROBBERY FROM THB PERSON AT LEED 3 . Elizabeth Taylor , 20 , Fanny Ward , 6 % and Eliza Downs , 21 ; were charged with having , on the 5 » h of September last , at Leeds , feloniously stolen from the person of Wm . Earnshaw , a sovereign and some silver , his property . Mr . Hall was counsel for the prosecution ; the prisoners were undefended . The Jary found all the prisoners Guilty , and they were sentenced to be transported for ten years each . <
t EMBEZZLEMENT . William Garbiitt , 29 , was found Guilty on an indictment charging him with embezzling various sams of money , the property of his employer , Mr . John Hood , of Costa Mills , near Middleton , in the North Hiding . iThe prisoner pleaded Guilty to another indictment charging him with obtaining a quantity of flour from his master by false pretences . He was sentenced to be imprisoned for twelve months . ; ACCESSORY TO A BOBBERY . Thomas Buttersfield , 26 , was indicted for that he on the 10 th of July last , at Bradford , was an acces pory after the faot in the oase of the robbery of Mr . Robert Turner , of Horton , near Bradford , of which offence Patrick | Burke was convicted at the last assizes . \ Mr . Wilkins jand Mr . Pickebino were counsel for the prosecution ; Mr . Blis 3 defended the prisoner
BURGLARY AT PONTEERAW . Joseph Castelow , 24 , John Carrier , alias Liver ' sedge , 21 , and Thomas Walker , 22 , were indicted for that they , on the 3 rd of August last , did burglariously break into the dwelling-house of Samuel Knight , and steal therein £ 01 ba . weight of tea , and other articles . j Mr . Wilkins and Mr . Pashley wero counsel for the prosecution ; Mr . Bliss and Mr . Overend defended the prisoners . Mr . Buss and [ Mr , Overend severally addressed the Jury , and the prisoner Watsou said a few words on his own behalf . The Jury found ail the prisoners Guilty—Sentence was deferred . ) In the course of the day , the Grand Jury returned a Bill Not Found against Wm . Purdsy , charged , on the ! Coroner's Inquisition , with the manslaughter of Mary Ann Anderson , of Leeds .
Ann Green , 27 , | was indicted for that she after having been previously convicted at the Leeds Borough-Sessions . of uttering counterfeit coin , did , on the 31 st of October last , at the Borough of Leeds , put off and utter a countecfeit , shilling , well knowing it to be counterfeit , to one Rocbael Kennedy ; the prisoner was also further charged with uttering another counterfeit shilling to Lockwood Hurst . The prisoner wajs found Guilty on the three counts —having been previously convicted , and the two to utter ings .
Friday , December 22 . i SACRILEGE . James Piltcingtdn , 24 , and Wm . Schofield , 65 , were found Guilty of an indictment charging them that thoy , on the 2 nd of November last , did feloniously break into the church of St . Michael-le-Gill , being the parish church of Barnoldswick , in the West-Riding , and sacrilegiously steal one pewter plate , the property of the parishioners . A previous conviction was proved against Schofield , who was sentenced to be transported for ten years ; PUkington was sentenced to be imprisoned for twelve months .
: cases . John Smith , 22 , ] Charles Dawspn , alias Leggitt , 37 , and Harriet Johnson , 32 , were indicted for that they , on the 9 th of November last , at Sheffield , did feloniously make twelve pieces of false and counterfeit coin , resembling , ( and apparently intended to resemble the Queen ' s current silver coin called a shiltin £ - ! i ; Mr . Hall and Mr . Hill were counsel for the prosecution ; the prisoners were undefended . The prisoners were all found Guilty . John M"Mellanti ^ , was indicted for that he , on the 30 th of August last , at Leeds , feloniously had in his possession a mould , without lawful excuse , upon which was made and impressed the figure of one of the sides of a shilling .
Mr . Hall , in stating the cajo against the prisoner , called bis Lordship ' s attention to the fact , that the mould only represented one side , and that there was no channel in it , in which to run the metal . His Lordship held thiB to be fatal , and under bis sanction the prisoner was found Not Guilty . The prisoner was further charged with a misdemeanour , in unlawfully having in his possession on the said 30 th of August , three pieces of counterfeit coin representing shillings , with intent to utter and put off the same , well knowing them to be counterfeits . Oa this charge the prisoner was fouad Guilty . | Elizabeth Blackburne , 48 , was indicted for a misdemeanour , in haying , on the 31 st of October , at Leeds , uttered , disposed of , and put off , to one Richard Kennedy , la false and counterfeit shilling , with guilty knowledge . The Jury fouud the prisoner Guilty .
; SENTENCES . Charles Dawsoni John Smith , and Harriet Johnson , convicted of coining at Sheffield , to be transported for ten years . Ann Green , convicted of uttering counterfeit coin at Leeds , to be transported for ten years . Elizabeth Blackburn , for a similar offence , to be imprisoned for six calendar months . JohnM * Mellin , for a similar offence , to Jbe imprisoned for eight calendar months .
THE HULL ABSON CASE . Mr . Bain applied to his Lordship to fix an early day for tho tri ^ l of i James Allison for baring fired his dwelling house at Hull , with intent to defraud an Insurance Office . The application was , that his Lordship would fix an earlier day than Wednesday next , for the trial , as the Secretary of an Insurance Company at Sheffield had to attend a meeting of the Directors oa that day . The Judge . —Nonsense ! I never heard of such an application on the ground that a secretary has to at tond a meeting of Directors . The case must come on in its regular coarse .
BURGLARY AT GLASS HOUGHTON . Joseph Castelow , J 24 , who was yesterday convicted of a burglary at Pontefract , was further indicted for a burglary in the dwelling-house of Mr . James Smith , the Woodman Inn , at Glass Houghton , uear Pontefract , oa the jnight of the 23 rd July last , and stealing a coat and-other articles . Mr . Pickering and Mr . Monteith were counsel to the prosecution !; Mr . Overend defended the prioner . ¦ The Jury found the prisoner Guilty . Castelow was furth ' .-r indicted for having committed another burglary , along with a man named Thomas Shaw , who had pleaded Gulity . No evidence was therefore offered against Castelow .
The prosecutor resides with his brother at ( jAysgaTth ; tbe prisoner is nephew to them . During the absence of the prosecutor and his brother , on the 16 th of July , at a funeral , the prisoner entered the house , and carried off the property named in tho indictment . The prisoner pleaded not guilty , but said he took the things which were his own . Several witnesses were examined , but the cased seemed to turn upon tbe state of the man ' s mind . fl'he case was proceeding when our report was sent off . ¦
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SiEEDS . —Mesjierijm . —Fioip evpother comma it will be seen that Vtr . S . T . Hall intends to deliver three lectures on Mesmerism in the Music Hali , ia this town : Mr . Hall being known as one of tho most successful of mesnierisers f tbe public of Leeds may expect arich treat . To thestudents of mesmerism we say go , hear and see , for his experiments are really astonishing ; and to the sceptical we say the same ; test taa experiments by all means possible . If found to be an imposition , expose it ; if found to be true , there are yet things in storo for the mind of man to dhraver that " we have not yet dreamt of in our philosophy . "
Magnificent Works of Art—Dobufes Apam and Eve—These universally and justly celebrated paintings representing " The Temptation" and "The Expansion , " are at present exhibiting in Leeds in the large room of the Commercial Buildings . It is not for us to venture upon au opinion as to the merits of these wondmrful productions of heaven born genius , seeing that years a « o the highest masters of { ha art expressed their ananimous approbation and unqualified admiration of them . To
this we may add the fact—a fact speaking volumes for tho " pnblic opinion , " thai nearly a million per-Bone have visited them since their public exhibition ; exclusive of the hundreds which have already visited them in Leeds . We earnestly advise our holidayfriends not to lose the opportunity afforded them of visiting these magnificent paintings . Not one of tho { cast of the entertainments of tho season will he a visit to Dabufe ' s Adam and Eve , Wo had prepared a lengthened notice which we are prevented giving tbis week by press of matter .
MlDDlETON . —The manufacturers are at their dirty work again . Mr . William Walker has rc > duced hi 3 shawl hands 9 i per square , so that what he U 9 ed to give 4 s for will only be Ss 3 d for the future . It ia admitted by several of the manufacturers who arc making the same fabrics that there is no necessity for the reduction ; but , as a matte of course , the others will have to follow the Walkers example . BARNSLEY . —The turn-out against Mr . Peckett is very likely to be general , and , as the weavers finish their work , they cany in their reeds and goods , so determined are they not to submit to a re duetion of their wages . The usual w « fkly meeting was held on Monday in Mr . Pickering ' s large room ; the best spirit prevails , the weavers ia the town and neighbourhood declaring their determination to support tbe turn-outs .
Coventbt . —Mr . M'Grath lectured here on Tuesday evening . The ohairwas ably filled by Mr . D . Buckney , ribbon-manufacturer , and Chartist town councillor . Mr . M'Grath gave universal satisfaction . WAKEFIELD . —Strike for an Advance o * Wages . —During the week , 150 girls and boys ia the employ of Mr . Marshland , worsted manufacturer , Kirkgatfl , left work on account of their employer refusing to givo them an advance of wages . Mr . Lee , worsted manufacturer , Thome ' s Lane , willingly took all the hands , and gave them an advance of from thirty to thirty-five per cent . Mr Marshland would have given the advance required by his work people , had he only been aware that Mr . Lee would nave taken them . Phonography . —Mr . T . Walker , member of the Phonographic Institution , Bath , has formed classes at the Mechanic ' s Institution , and at his residence .
Leccure on Paintisg . —On Monday evening & lecture on the above interesting subject was daltvered in tho Mechanics' Institution , by the Rev . T . Rilby , Incumbent of St . John ' s Church , to a numerous and respectable audience . Burglary . —On the night of the 12 th instant , or early next morning , some parties broke into the house of Mr . Josh . Barraclougb , Millinthorpe . near Wakefield , and stole a quantity of linen , wearing apparel , and a quantity of eatables out of the dairy . The thief or thieves got clear off with the articles , and has not yet been heard of . A reward of £ 10 is offered for their apprehension .
Man Killed bt Falling into a Coal Pit . —On Monday evening last , a young man , about twentythree years of age , by trade a bricklayer , fell down the coal pit at Newton Lane End , a mile and a half from Wakefield , on the Leeds Road , and was killed . It appears , from the evidence given by a person that was with him , that they were making their way to Leeds ; and , on seeing the light in the cabin , went to it , and stayed there while the fire was getting low : the deceased went out for the purpose of seeking some coal , and instead of going where the coal was , he got
to the pit ' s mouth , and fell headlong down . When they found him he was quite dead . Apparently every bouo ia his skin was broken , his head was dreadfully fractured , and he was in such a terrible state that it was with difficulty that they coald get off his clothes . The deceased and his companion , who were oat of employment , had been to the-Vagrant-office for relief , and was told that such respectable-looking men 83 them were never relieved ; they were without anything to eat , and no money to pay for a bed . Aa iuquest was held before Thomas Lea , Esq ., Coroner . Verdict— " Accidentally killed . "
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BRADFORD . —On Sunday , the members of tbe Counoil met in Butterworth-buildingf > , when it waa resolved , " That the rule respecting lecturers should be adhered to ; and no lecturer should leoture in Bradford without first communicating with the Secretary . " The League in Bradford . —A League meeting was held on Tuesday evening , in the Temperance Hall , admittance by ticket , at the charge of six . pence' and threepence . A number of the mills stopped work at six o ' clock , and tickers were provided for the overlookers to bring up the men with . Mr . Rand , a Conservative was called to the chair , who concluded a speech by introdkcing Mr . Cobden . The King of the MillocratS
was received with mingled cheers and groans . Mr . Smyth wished tbe chairman to allow him to put some questions to Mr . Cobden , so that he might explain and answer them during his address to the meetiuft . After some confusion , the chairman said he had some letters to read , and then the questions might be put . After the letters had been read , Mr . Smyth said he had no desire to disturb the meeting ; he therefore put his questions now , oa that no interruption should afterwards take place . Mr . Smyth then pat his questions . Mr . Cobden said he would answer tbe questions , but . before doing so ,
he would ask one ; " What brought Mr . Smyth here from Ireland ? as he could tell by the tip of his tongue he was from the green sod ? " Groans and hisses followed this question , which with difficulty could be suppressed . Silence being restored , Mr . S . said the cause of his being here was class legislation . He begged to assure Mr . Cobden that neither him nor his countrymen were the characters hi 3 pamphlet represented them to be . Here a consultation was held on the platform , and a general cry was raised from the Corn Law Repealers to put Smith out . Mr . Cobden expressed his surprise that one man should thns be allowed to disturb the
meeting ! He moved that all who wished for peace would sit down . Ail that had seats sat . down ; but Mr . Cobden still continued to taunt Mr . Smyth , who remained silent . At length a fellow called out for liberty to put tho" unruly" out . Mr . Forbes , merchant , said he agreed to it . A number of ruffians then rushed up stairs , amidst a cry , commencing on ihe platform , " put Smyth out . " A fellow seized on him and a struggle began , the gents below , crying " throw him over . " Smyth received several blows and a number pulled him over tbe seats , kicked , and struck him with sticks . The row became general .
but the Chartists being bat few and scattered ia the gallery were overpowered . Several were thrown down stairs , and eventually all the parties who were supposed to be any way opposed to the Repeal of the Corn Law were turned out by brute force . Tbe Hall having thus been cleared of opposition , Cobden began a furious tirade against the Chartists and said that he would meet any man on the subject in aa open air meeting in the West Riding . Sir . Moore , Mr . Oxby , and Col . Thompson , afterwards spoke for a short tim « . At the conclusion a subscription was entered into for the great fund .
¦ LEEDS . —A meeting of the members took place in the Bazaar on Monday evening . Tbe principal business brought forward by the Council related to the appointing of district lecturers . The Council recommended that a District Council Meeting should be held , and a person nominated there for the West Riding Lecturer . As it wa 3 the right of the members , throngh their councillors , to nominate lectarers , considerable discussion ensued ; but finally the Council ' s recommendation waa adopted . Mr . John Sbaw was then appointed as the Councillor for the district , and a resolution was carried calling a District Council meeting ; to nominate a lecturer ^ to be held at Dewsbury , on Sunday , Dec , 3 lst , with a request that all the localities in the West Riding would nominate Councillors to attend the meeting . Mr . Shaw Will be instructed to propose Mr . David Roas for the West Riding Leo tureahip .
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thaUerton has had in hia possession a tame liony which has always been considered perfectly barmless . A few nights since be broke his chain , and , -while perambulating the town , came m contact with a ferocious bull-mastvff , the property of a late knight of the oleaver . A battle instantly commenced , When the roaring of the lion and the howling of the dog called forth a large party of all sorts , and , as custoj mary , backers on both sides . Well cone , lion , " " Hey ai nun , Simple , " the name of the dog . For some time tb . 3 victory waa doubtful , bat at length the dog , by a singular manoeuvre , threw the lion on his back , and commenced a furious grasp at the poor animal ' s throat , andfwould soon have despatched him , but was rescued by the byest&uders . —York ' s / iireman .
Spain.
SPAIN .
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THE POLICE FORCE AND THE LEEDS MERCURY . TO THB EDITOR OP THE NORTHEEN STAR . Sib , —A paragraph having appeared in tbe columns of the Leeds Mercury of Saturday last , respectiBflr the proposed reduction in the police orce , which I have had the honour of submitting to the notice of the Watch Committee , and as such paragraph has either been writien or dictated by some exceedingly ill-informej person , or by some one who has wilfully mis-stated facts for the purpose of misleading the Burgesses , 1 think it my duty to notice it . „ _
It is there stated that I propose to discharge the three detective officers , Child , Hartley , and Stubbs ; but I nave never proposed anything of the kind , etA . V 6 ^ waJ 8 considered both Hartley and Stubbs to be efficient officers . Neither have 1 proposed to discharge Inspectors Hainsworth and Hep worth , as is there stated . In short , the whole paragraph is a tissue of false statements and inueuaoes , calculated to prejudice the public against my proposition . / The proposed reduction may have one fault ; it may not go far enough : that it is moderate no one can deny , and it cannot meet with opposition from any class besides old women aad timid nervous gentlemen with women ' s fears .
I am Sir , y our obdt . servant , _„ Thos . White Wiogbam-streetj December 22 ud . 1843 .
Yorkshire Winter Gaol Delivery. Wednesday, Dec. 20.
YORKSHIRE WINTER GAOL DELIVERY . Wednesday , Dec . 20 .
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NORTHERN STAB . ! 5 fft I ^ ~ T ~ 7 T ~~ IT ~ ~~ " 1 " ;— ! ' ' = ^~~~^
Dundee. —A Spirited Public Meeting Of The Journeymen Tailois Was Held Here On The Forenoon Of Monday
DUNDEE . —A spirited public meeting of the journeymen tailois was held here on the forenoon of Monday
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The Assize Calendar . —At the rising of tbe Court yesterday ( Friday ) evening , about one third of the cases in thecalendar had been disposed of j the b « ainc 88 had progressed vi-ry slowly . There is I' * ' e hope of getting through the entire calendar ia k _ s than three weeks . The Convict Do ^ son . —Since his removal to the condemned cell , w > understand that Dobson has preserved the same j indifference to the fate which awaits him as he manifested on . his trial . The Learned Judge held out to him no hopes of mercy ; and as two Sundays must elapse after the Judge leaves the city before the execution can take place , the probability is , that he will aot suffer betore the 20 th of January next .
Northallebton.—A Slngoxab Conflict Between A Lion And A Doe.—A Gentleman In Nor-
NORTHALLEBTON . —A SlNGOXAB CONFLICT BETWEEN a Lion and a Doe . —A gentleman in Nor-
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Dec. 30, 1843, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct514/page/5/
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