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Notice. Vol- Yi- Ffd 277. Saturday, March 4, 1843. ™ C \W!^S^P^A^T Or
NOTICE . VOL- YI- ffd 277 . SATURDAY , MARCH 4 , 1843 . ™ \ w !^ S ^ ^ a ^ T
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¦ fgjjiCBESTSR . — An important meeting -wai held ^ f jlillof Ssence , CampSeld , on Monday evening z ] T ] d hs « » iectnre to the Trades , by Mi . O'Connor , tajpadons nail *** crowded in every > art , and the I ^ JgPdenyed from it amounted to near twenty F ^ fo altboosa the charge to the body of the hall ^^ y one penny each . After the cheering , -with VtfA Mr- O'CoDBor "was greeted , had jobnded , Mr . VlZ I , eich vws caKed to the chair , and bridly mated tba meetiag . Mr . O'Connor upon suing -was 25 teil jritb toe most rapturouB cheering . He said j ? Xeach-was pleased to see thatmeefing so ^ ras he . Wiitao agreed iriih Mr . ieacb-when be raid that there « ao-donbt bat there would i ) s a verdict found against £ * m at iswsster . No donb * th&y they -would "be told
es $ ibey -were tried by a jury of their eonntry ; he 7 a aot dispute that , but the question -was -were Z * to be tried by their peers ? What -was the fgBiBgof being tried by their peers ? -why their equals ; ~^ fce ¦ would ask -were " bankers , esquires , merchants , ^ jnannfectnrera , the peers of working men ? No , Z & ftis m the reason that they -would not iavejus-«« flHieihem , If indeed they had to come before ndi > J ? as the one present in that room , then they Bnjfctboj * to have a fair trial It was said tbathe jvjLotJBiro *) was going down toXascaater to be tried ; W « sbe 1 No . * OT ce "w 88 seasoned , therefore it « not possible to try him . - T ^ Tha * - ^ a ^ ^ j ^ g ^ T ^ j ^ jstgr for then ? "Why , be waa going to try the ana tne
j ^ Ccni Iaw league government . ( Tremen-20 oi ebeen- ) He was going to confess that he was a ggmnZfjt ; « ad that he had conspired for tie purpose rfrestaS > g to fl » working classes the light to live . Mr . Tnf ji k » d aid be wished that tfte AttorneygeaeralwM aigpi rneeBag . If the Attorcev general wasi > oiafc gjsi jneetinf be ( Mr . O'Connor ) had travelled 209 miles ^ Hm on that day . He -was going down strong in ggiooBsaeo of having done his dnty to the people , and ja TosldEot exchange places with the Attorney , gaseal— llond and long , continued cheering ) . They vjileen called npon not to join with any other party ; i , Todd tell then they could cot unite with any other —*» for they ware sworn -to the Charter . Some
M * te were of opinion that this would injure the cause . j £ § fered with them , far he thonghtit wonld place the { vgggi in a prouder position than ever they were . 322 Government' must be -weak that was obliged to ^ jp b , sncb paltrj prosecaJiona as the present . If &j had acted justly t « the people they would haTe 2 ad Dotting to fear from conspirators . The cankerko , sadbineij , was sending the recruiting sergeant mongsi all classes , aye , even . monarchy itaelf was sot nanpt ^ iK if the people were deprived or themeans of jBt&f a comfortable Irving , the revenue was sure to faB eS- y& leach has gone far enough into the question of the mis of improTement ; but let us see If we cannot make them dovetail together , and show
bo » aQ areweefced by them . The four hundred mei ^ tTaf * th&tare out of work wore bad hats , " shocking lad hate . " The tailors , bakers , ahosinokers , and flwta * , * nd every other trade , was injured by them ieng thrown upon the street , and it would continue to le so u long as the present distribution of the wealth produced by the Jabocr and akill of the people conri-SB& , asd the zhopkeepers wonld continue to get Tone , aye , and so would the Government , until we bob& see steam-looms and spinning jennies walking into the shops and purchasing hats , shoes , breeches , coati , and loaves . jTremendoss cheers . ) In fact , Bjilty itself had already felt its effects , for the Prime Knkter had been obliged to go and tell the Queen
Hat she must give three per cent , out of her bcome to psy herself and the army and navy . Aral 10 long as machinery went on improving , he defied fix p « wei of man to keep the system going . Well , fftT-iine innocent men were to be tried for the crimes Uai had been committed by other parties . So said the fiaas cfXords and Commons . The House of Commons n the ^ highest assembly , in point of law ; from it esaaated * U the laws for the Government of the CDBEtrj . Bach being the case , it was a WghRT sathoitj ttia a jury of twelve of jaea . How , the fact -was , &ai lord Brougham , in the Bon&e of Lords , said it tsi Joe members of the League who were the caase of 2 » Me itriie . Lord Prsneu Egerfon iaid it was
iStnbnted to the Tories . Mr . Ferrand said it -was Jadmery , and Mr . Walter said that it -was the New Toot I » w . Now , these -were the opinions of the Houses dPHfismEat ; snd if the twelve men were to say that itiiime Chartisis , what wonld the country think of fiaaj Sr . O-Connor then shewed , by referring to kiitor / , in how many cases jurks had acted the part rfde ^ cti , and also , hew often they had stepped in ietreeathie oppressors and the oppressed . He then , stored to the cruel Attack made npon him per- j naDy in the Bouse of Commons by the Attorney-J Seoeal , and asked if it was nat -eaicalated j to pr ^ udice the jury agajcst him—ilond cries of shame ) , j Jut ( aid Mx . O'CcsnoT ) if I was acquitted to-morrow , \ iToiild just follow the same course that I have « ver I don * , ^ ai it -sras not cadj the fifty-nine that were to be ; triedbut the Xorfhen
, Star . The Attorney-General tu gang to put down the Star— { ens of " never , ieva ^ OhJ yes , tie Attorney-General can do anyfianj--icriei of " no ; not put down the Siaf"J . He ' , ta going down io Lancaster prepared with bis defence , sd both adei of the gntitioa should be heard . He : th in the begmning of bis eleventh year of English j JjBaticn ; and hB would prove to the Attorney-Gene- j oJ , en the oaths of respectable men , that he had sot i less in interested agitator j that he had -never pocketed ] lijrtbipgof thepeople ' smoney ; that he camesmongrtj am ~ n& , but new he was poor . He wonld also tell 1 San flat he had begged aa % of the people ' s pone j £ » t , which he ( the Attorney-General ) bad pocketed ] il 839 far going 4 own to Monmoutti . Mt . O'Connor 8 »| iTBAbiBger a gentle eastigation , and proved to ft » nsirf&riaan of the audience that bad he notbeen
i jusan _ he would not have been « ent down to 1 »» OtannuErions when there were many younger and aareheshby Judges that could have gone . He would El Ssb people if Ibey bad not ^ onetheir duty ? { Cries « "Ibi , j « . " ) Seaad aid to Jsinesleach , as they T ^ eommg to the meeting , that be wonld lather an bitiEn stones on the road than have undergone at Mwnr fiat he had gone through ; and not him km , but many in the Chartist ranks had done the *»*¦ He then lefeired to the prosecutions of 1839 , « 2 Mn the meeting of the near approach of the
refciecIPfeadie and Brook , stating that the Govern- ! * 5 j ** ppeared to be acting on the plan that as one j K » 3 cans out ar-other mnst go in . He then told < « B £ e& £ of the severe sentence that had been j J «* &bj the Becorder el Preston npon ^ oot TattersaU , ) «^^ , t »» years imprisonment to hard labonr . 3 dr . j * 2 « m * 2 » m : re . ' erred to Trades * Unions , and showed j « t » ae cf ttieb failing in seeomplisbing the ohgect 2 J ^ they -were originally formed j that class £ pj »* H 0 n was opposed to pictection of labour ; and i F ™ fQ cat the land , in his usual argumentative and j ¦ oiedBg maraer , asthe only salvafion for this eonntry i
« OB oily isnedy ih& % could be applied to remove i w ateral evils under which we at present are bdSst- ) r -r 3 ^ " " ** "Cciaicj retired ptni ^ great spplsnse . — j fi f ° Jl » thtm moved the following * e * olnUoi > : — , ^» ae muted than ks of tbiB meeting are dne zd § f ^ teth j pvui to T . S . DaDcombe , Esq ., for his } 5 « 9 itta patriotic conduct in bringing a moljon j ^? ** ^<» o ! 3 > arii 2 ment on the 21 st inst , to fce'j ^™ *»* an ecquiry be instituted into the un- j ?™ attnos » l xai brntal condnct of Chief Baron ] *?«?> t the Bpedal Commissions bdd in Chester ] " UTopool in the monlh of October 1842 , and like- ' ¦ 2 ^ lionoM SETenty-fom who voted with him on '
r « f »* emserted in the northern Star of neat Sato- j ;* * " Beberts , of Bath , briefly seconded the { ^* a . ad apologised for not being able to remain ) fcfl Jr V Mr * O-Connor and himself had a great ; S , J \*«* to da Mr . O-Connor and Mr Roberts ] fc-JbwT ^^ follo" » ed by the cheers of the people . J fcrfvrSr * ^ ft ^ raids-addrefBed the meeting at some ¦ r ZF ^ ZJtich ihe assembly dispersed . ! j ^ CKPORT . —On Sunday evening last Mr . C . ' J *** JTered his farewell address to a large and , / V * WIC STUlieTvrfl At ?» , „ * n-r , ~ 1 y , * lnn ( in voMlivod ' "waaca At the conclusion hB received {
nWT * ***?«>? vote of thank * . ] fttt ^ WeBAm . —The unial weekly meeting took i a jjlT ^ snooatic Chapel , mee-pUce , composed j W ! 2 f m tiie ™* cfca localities in Notaughsm ^ -SntiT *^ ^ r . James Simmons in the chair . Ibe ! asajyT * ^ laicEs were agreed to , " That each ; toJ * ^ cttmghiin be Kqatsted to choose sloeal j 1 &&h !? 1 T ? * Tie-Ir * ° carxy out ^ h * ct ^ ectof a ' iiirf v ^ ¦ HaD ' Jfot&ttham . " " That the ^ Vi "u * ffieetiEg are dne , and are hereby gir « i , j w ' r ' i ^ wnibB , Esq ., ior bis indefatigable « xer- j T ., ^ l «^ rf theworiiM classes . J ^ i ^ SRSTON m-R i-a . = Kotti > sgham \—A tea
fefi ? i rf *"" hm t *** < ° Tne ^^ y evening last , ^ ^ l ^ s ^ t of the political victims -who are now ^ a * i . - * jss * nmeat in Sonawfiil House of Corree-^ HPv »« s of oneiundred sod twenty sat down ^ * ereeBi « tea . The greatest harmony and good ii& » PWuk 'i The repast being eoccluded , and the ^*^ ned , . Mi . Bichard Haakin va called to the j « uj . Stiet ^ t he first toast , which wfi » as follows : — j JStj ^ fe . the , ^ y Jource cf all legUaxnate power . " J Ste */ 1 * 0 ^ of c ^ wrton , responded In a powerful ^^^ toneinded * s « drt great applansa . Thenexfc * rvW ? V ^ **^ fiarga » O'Cecnor , may hli ' diiinterested ii ^^ » day apprei ^ sted by a grateful people . "
' ^ fe ^ towt , — "The Northern Star , may thai *** 7 T tS ^^ hme more a , "vi more resplendent , till ii ^ v ^ ^ ignorance , ai . 'd misery , and degra-^ itjj j ° ^* lied from cur belied country , and the ^ fcihtS "etcme enlighteEtd , bappy , and free . " ^* 4 , ^ 5 K ° taB « hEm , rtspoL - ^ ed in s powerful toaa ^^ a wiQWen on the andience . Itendng then le tbtTr ?'* Jd was kept up till a late tiour , when all 188 ^ 7 "t ^ graUfied with Xhs evenins « ej > Jertain-
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tXVERPOOT * . —BRtrEAi Conduct of ihb League . —We have just had one of the most clear demonstrations of the xea 3 character of the men -who profess to have so mnch sympathy fot the working classes that was ever yet produced in this town , a large placard was poBted upon the walls last week , oiling a public meeting of the inhabitants of Liverpool to take into consideration the necessity of petitioning Parliament for a repeal of the Corn Laws , and to move a vote « f thanks to Mr . Cobden for his services in the House of Commons . Our brave little band of trne Chartists were there ready for the opening of the doors in hope of being able to read faction a lessonvAj , undeceiving the working masses as to the teal ojgSts of fee prontmongering league . Bntthe league gentlemen seem to feel a
consciousness oT the untruthfalness of their principles and the dishonesty of their purpose , and consequently use-every means in their power , whether honourable OTuotj in order to evade fair and open discussion When the doors opened ^ we found that they had already admitted by a private entrance ( of which ihe Chartists were not acquainted ) a large body of men consisting principally of dock labourers , Jumpers , and loungers , who are generally dependent upon the Tery men who were about tcrconduct the performance for the evening . These men were packed around andin front of the platform . Mr . Shell * a merchant , ( oneof themastersof thesemen ) wasvotedtotheohair Dr . Blackburn next addres&ed ike-meeting some time ; he movedibe petition , which was secondedwhen -Mr * s . Wl Jones rose -to propose an amendment
This warJ ^^ RBF ^ rowpand ihe hired i-offians in the front , goaded on by the educated ruffians on the platform , made an attack npon the person of Mr . Jones , struck him , and tore hi 3 clothes ; and every one who Btrove to defend him from their brntal assaults was treated in like manner . Mr . Pearsen , who was at the top of the platform , { which IB a sort of gallery , about ten or twelve seats deep , ) was knocked down and kicked from the top to the bottom , and sorely hurt . Mr . T . Linsay , while expressing his disapprobation of their eondnot , and requesting fairplay to be given to Mr . J- was also
knocked down and kicked from the top to the bottom of the gallery , and was much hurt ; many others wera abused by them in a similar manner . After the storm had a little subsided , the chairman put it to the meeting whether Mr . Jones should be heard or not ; but , in doing so , he took care first to prfjudice the meeting , against Mr . J ., by commenting upon what he termed the impropriety of Mr . J . b ' conduct in attempting to force himself upon that meeting—and , as a matter of course , the vote was against Mr . J ., though some hundreds of bands were held up for him . The League then proceeded with their business .
BRADFORD . —On Monday the Bradford Connoil met in their Room , Buterworth ' B . Buildings , when the following sums were paid in for the Defence Fund : —Daisy Hill , 133 . 6 d ; J . Greeohough , Is . ; John Borrows , 6 d . ; a few friends in Thompson ' s Boases , Is . Id . ; Goodmansend , 3 s . ; Shear Bridge . 2 s . ; Park Lane , Is . lOd . ; White Abbey , 2 s . 2 d . Toe following resolutions were then passed : —* That the sum of £ 1 13 . be sent to the Defence Fund . " " That the books be audited on Sunday nextjat two o'clock . " ** That Thomas Ibbetson , local lecturer , of Bradford ,
is duly recognized as a fit and proper person Che being of good character in Bradford ) , to lecture , and has received credentials from this Council for that purpose . " * ' That a balance sheet be drawn up every month a&d pot up in the Council Room , to enable every Councilman to take a copy of the same . " The meeting adjourned to Monday next at seven o ' clock in the evening . A Special Meeting of the Council will be held on Sunday next , at two o ' clock in the afternoon , for the purpose of drawing up a lecturer ' s plan for the district .
Os Mokdat the Chartists of White Abbey met in their room and subscribed 2 s . 2 d . to the General Defence Fund' , they adjourned to Monday next at eight o ' clock in the evening . Oh Suhdat the Chartists of Little Horton met in their room , Park-lane , when one and tenpenoe was subscribed to the Defence Fund . The meeting adjourned to Sunday , at ten o'clock in the morning . Ox Saturday the Chartists of Daisy Hill met in their Boom , and appointed collectors for the Defence fund . The sum of fifteen and sixpence- was
subscribed . On Scwdat hobmkg the Chartists of Thompson ' s houses met-in ( heir room , when a few friends sabscribed one shilling and a . penny for the Defence Fond . They adjourned to Sunday next at ten o'clock in the forenoon . Thb Chabhsts of Shear Bridge , near Bradford , met on Sunday morning , and appointed collectors who after visiting the few friends in the village , handed in two shillings and sixpence for the Defence
Fund . Thb Chahtists of Goodmansend met on Saturday evening at the house of William Goldioorough , when three and sixpence was subscribed for the Defence Fund . Oh ThC £ sdav last Mr . D . Ross lectured in the large room , Butterworth ' B-building 8 , on the People ' s Charter , the late strike , itB originators , and elects arising therefrom . Om Fbidat evening Mr . Ross lectured in the council room , Butterworth ' s-buildings , on Elocution and Rales for Cerrect Reading . The lecture was well attended , and gave general satisfaction . Oh Sujcdat Mr . Brown lectured in the council room at two o'clock , on British Slavery ; and at six o ' clock in the evening , on the present position of the people .
B&adpobd . —On Tuesday evening the members of the Co-operative Store met in the council room , Bntterworth ' s-bnildiDgs , and resolved to commence business without further delay . Several paid up the amount of their shares . The meeting adjourned to Saturday evening at eight o ' cl ock . Mr . Pxddie ' s Liberation Committee met on Toesday evening , when it was Tesolved that Mr . Peddie be invited to Bradford on Wednesday next to a soiree . Mr . Wm . Oddy paid the sum of seven and tenpenee-half-penny , being the balance of eleven and twopence-halfpenny collected for Mr . Peddie ; three and twopence of the whole amount was in the hands of Mr . Burnett . It was resolved that one and seven penoe halfpenny paid by Stanningley be added , and ten shillings sent to Beverley , to Mr . Peddie , by tie day of his liberation .
SCXJTB 7 STHSBTOK , ( SOMEBSSTSHTEE . )—On Friday , the 17 th , Mr . C . Maunder , of Matlock , lectured here on the People ' s Charter . DUDLEY . —Mr . Samuel Cook has received from M * . Dcffle 10 a . in addition to the previous sum collected by him from friends at Tipton , for Mrs . EIIib . EARNSLET . —The Chartists of Barnsley held their weekly meeting in the Association Room , on Monday sight , and after the nsnal routine of business and the receiving contributions te the Defence Fund , the propriety of making renewed exertions in support of this fund , and pressing on the collectors who " were appointed to exert themselves in the good cause , occupied the attention of the meeting to its close .
HTJIi—Snnday last , being the last Sabbath that the Rev . Mr . Hal was expected to spend for some time at Hull , a social cup of tea was taken together by the members of the New cbnreh , and a number of Mr . Hill ' s Chartist friends , as a aort of kindly larewell in the Chapel , Church aide . About 120 persons sat down ; the tea was plain and comfortable ; and the utmost harmony wad good feeling reigned throughout the evening . After the tea , Mr . Hill gave a fare well , address , which was listened to with the closest attention and the deepest interest . The following resolution moved by Mr . Barker , seconded by Mr . Cheesman and supported by Messrs . West and Arran , was unanimously adopted : —** That this meeting view with admiration the public serviceB and private character of the Rev .
Wm . Hillj and we beg to tender him our warmest thanks for his long and arduous exertions tot public liberty , and our respectful admiration of his individual and private virtues ; together with onr deep condolence with him under _ hifl present afflictive bereavement and unjust persecution ; and in the event of bis incarceration we pledge ourselves to aid and comfort , in his absence , his Chntth and people , by all means in our power . " On Monday evening Mr West delivered an eloquent and insttnctiTe lecture in the Freemasons' lodge , My ton Gate ; on Banking and the Funding System . He challenged to discussion bnt co one ventured to meet him Mi . Arrau , who was in the chair , then made an imthe on the
pressiveapp ^ *» audience , present suffering condition of fee commnnity , and the certain increase ef tbls Buffering - , in the future , to an extent which neither tongue can erpaees nor mind esa conceive ; inferring therefrom the indispensable necessity of every one throwing off all Itrfbargy , and of all giving real proof of their Chartism by xiofc contenting themselves with attending lectures , pmWi * meetings , cbeerfngs , and holdtee-up of ' hands , but if becoming active audsealous membersof the National Charter Association ; and that unleu they would do tbi * it was useless to expect the Gharter . Mr . West , not fcOTipg roet *** & hT V opponent on the . subject of hifl lecture , then challenged to discus , fdon on any fuestion connect ^ " «« & the Movement , and especially on the question of Bcyeal—but it was » o go .
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BIRISXN GHAZS . —PttblicMeeting . According to announcement a numerous meeting was held at the Mechanic ' s Institute , Great Charles-Btreet , on Monday evening last . Mr . ^ John Follows was called to the chair . The chairman read , the placard calling the meeting , and said he would not trespass on their time , as there were several eloquent advocates of Chartism then present to address them . He then called on Mr . Thomas Welsfotd to address the meeting . —Mr . Welsford said , he stood before them to propose the first resolution , and although some men might feel abashed at addressing so large a number of human beings , yet , he felt it to be his duty to stand forward on that occasion . He had an opportunity of knowing the poverty existing in the town ,
by having to visit a number of houses to request their signatures to the National Petition . The men of Birmingham had received the credit of carrying the Reform Bill , and as it had failed in accomplishing the freedom of -the people , he hoped they would unite to help themselves . The Reform Bill , instead of doing them isood , had only increased the number of their tyrants . He wonld , therefore , move the first resolution for their adoption : — That this meeting views with indignation the reckless policy of the present Government in their determination to maintain the exclusive authority of a class , and rule in contempt of the judgment and interest of the millions , who constitute the Teal power and worth of the state , and
the more especially when its principal minister has repeatedly declared-iheir incompetency to propose any measure " of substantial relief to preserve the lives of the thousands m every district . That the Government having rejected the political claims of three and a half millions of the unenfranchised wealth producers of these realms , have proved their determination to govern in defiance of public opinion , and to maintain their illegitimate power by the force of armB , and thereb y have virtually absolved the people from all poiitusal and moral obligation to their laws and authority ; every hope of redress through their inBtnawmtaliiy being utterly destroyed . This meeting , ftmfore , resolves to adopt immediate measures to reorganise their energies to effect the legislative enactmeBfcSf the People ' s Charter as the only means of rastotme freedom and
happiness to their enslaved and s&ffering country . Mr . Alexander Findlay briefly Seconded the resolution . Mr . Johu Mason arose to support the resolution , and was loudly cheered . He said , the resolution was one of a most comprehensive nature , for it contained a complete exposition of their grievances . There was no longer any faith to be placed in the Government , as they had treated their applications with unpardonable indifference ; their oonduot in this respect being only to be compared with the perfidy of the late Whig administration . The Whigs bad an immense majority in the House of Commons , after being returned to office by the voice of the people , and instead of making use of their power for the people ' s benefit , they had basely betrayed their trust . But their dishonesty had recoiled on themselves . They were thrown from office , and air Robert Peel now held the reins of Government .
Yet the Tones had not taken their present position by the consent of the people ; but through the power of intimidation and gold—( hear , hear);—and on the hustings , both Whig and Tory united to screen each other ' s rascality . Mr . Mason then proceeded to expose the enormities transacted under the present system , and exhorted all present to join the Chartist Association of Birmingham ; and after castigating the parsons for their mock humanity , he resumed his seat amidst loud cheers . The Chairman then put the motion , which was carried unanimously . Mr . Wm . Smith Lindon , moved the second resolutioc , and said that after the very clever and elaborate addresB which they had then heard , he should not trespass on their time ; but he could not avoid expressing his pleasure at the large number who had attended there on that occasion
to testify their approval of sterling Chartist principles . He then proceeded to expose the tyranny of the middle classes , and gave a description of the difference between' black and white slavery , and called on the meeting to stand up in the dignity of manhood to assert their rights . He concluded by moving the following resolut . on : — " That , as tha principles contained in the People ' s Charter would enable the whole people to rectify the abuses which have produced the woe and misery to which they have been subjected by the reckless and inhuman conduct of thoae ^ whfi . hi va-usurped , po war- for thei * own aggrandisement , we solemnly pledge ourselves to give our cordial support and assistance to the
Birmingham Chartist Association , and are determined not to hug our chains in silence , but will struggle like men to obtain that greatest of all blessings , the happiness of our homes and liberty of our country , and despite of persecution , or the vindictive vengeance of class made law , we shall stand firmly by our motto , —the Charter , the whole Charter , and No Surrender . " Mr . Mr . John M'Gee seconded the resolution . He said , although not prepared to address them , he felt it to be his duty To come forward on that occasion to impress upon them the necessity of uniting with their fellow men to protect themselves from the misery that awaited them , unless they bestirred themselves . He would give them a well-known
motto : — 11 He that would be free , Himself must strike the blow . " He cordially seconded the resolution . Mr . George White supported the resolution , and was loudiy cheered . He dwelt at great length on the injustice of the Government , and exposed the hypocriBy and dishonesty of the middle classes ; and , after some allusion to the forthcoming ChartiBt trials , he retired amidst the hearty plaudits of the meeting . The resolution was then put by the Chairman , and carried unanimously . Mr . Edwin MurleBs proposed the third resolution , which was to the following effect — " That the hearty tbankB of this meeting be given to Thomas Slingsby Duncombe , Esq ., for his
eminent services to the people in bringing before the House of Commons the bigotted , unjust , and arbitrary proceedings of Lord Ahinger at the late Special Commission : and we also express our extreme disgust at the manner in which the Government attempted to justify such indecent and outrageouB conduct , and ako for selecting special jurymen from the highest ranks of society to try working men , thereby totally destroying the chief bulwark of British liberty , —a fair and impartial jury , — thus adding another proof of their determination to oppress the people , and sacrifice the friends of justice to their veDgeance . " He said that after the lengthy and eloqueataad > ess « s
of Messrs . White and MaBon * he would not detatn them , but would cordially move the resolution . Mr . Johu Newhouse seconded the motion . Mr . Peter Henley supported the resolution in a clever and appropriate speech , after which it was carried unanimously . —Notice was then given that the names of all willing to join the Association would be taken by persons appointed for that purpose , and 116 names weTe enrolled in a few mmuteB , and 26 a . subscribed towards the expences . This meeting , held in the same Hall where Henry Vincent lectured to meagre audiences oa the previous week , has proved beyond doubt that ChartiBm , whole hog Chartism , is in a healthy state in Birmingham .
ABERDEEN . —A public meettog of the inhabitants of Aberdeen was held in the Hall , 38 , George-street , ou the evening of Friday last , to take into consideration the conduct of Lord Abiuger at the late Special Commission , acd also the conduct of the House of Commons in refusing an inquiry into the distress of the country , and the cause of the late outbreaks . Mr . James Macpherron was called to the chair , who opened the meeting by stating that although Mr . Dancombe's motion for inquiry into the conduct of Lord Abinger was lost , and although the meeting should have been held sooner , so as to have strengthened the hands of Mr . Dnncombe , yet the result of it -was such as be anticipated would teach that corrupt majority that although they might screen the delinquent , and
stifle inquiries , they couJd never crush public opinion . Mr . A . M-Donald moved the adoption of a petition to the House of Commons , expressing sympathy for the distress and suffering ef the working classes , and complaining of the condnct of Lord Abinger , in his charges to the jury , calling for inquiry , and if the allegations were well grounded , to address the crown , recommending that he be removed from the judicial bench , and stripped of the ermine which he had disgraced . After being seconded by Mr . Legge , the adoption of the petition was carried unanimously . Mr . Sherran then moved a resolution expressive of extreme regret that the House of Commons had refused to inquire into the
distressed state of the country , and the origin of the late outbreaks , and expressing a conviction that such ocenrencea might again take place unless their causes were detected and removed , and further deprecating in the strongest terms such conduct as nothing short ot the grossest insult and injustice to an impoverished people , and one of the many reasons why such an irresponsible legislature ought not to govern a free and enlightened people . Mr . A . Duncan geeonded the above , which was carried unanimously . The whole of the speakers entered at considerabie length into the abuses of the system , and held up to public' reprobation the legialatnre , which were an impassable barrier to everything calculated to promote the welfare of tbe nftUon , or increase the happiness of man .
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LONDON . —The Members of the Subrey Council met , agreeably to adjournment , but , in consequence of the landlord discovering they were Chartists , denied the ] use of the room , giving the people another proof of the necessity of obtaining places of their own to meet in . The council , accord - WB » Ji neld a pielimroary meeting , at the Star Cyfice-house , when it was agreed that they meet in future at the Rotunda , on Sundays , at six o ' clock in the evening . LONDON . —Horn of Plenty , Little Guildpobd-sxrbet , Bloomsburt . —On Sunday evening , Mr . Sewell lectured on the origin of the Aristocracy . Mr . Ferris also addressed the meeting in an eloquent manner , shewing the connection between the aristocracy and the state priesthood . Votes of thanks were given to the Lecturers aft er and the Chairman , which the meeting adjourned . ¦
reading . —A meeting was held on Monday evening , of the goed and true men of this place , and means were adopted to spread and perfeot the organization . An additional sum of 6 s . was voted to the Dafence Fund . LOUD Abingeb . —A meeting was held on Tuesday evenisg ,-Atthe Dispatch , Bride-lane , Fleet-street , where resolutions were passed thanking Mr . Duncombe for his conduct in regard to this unjust Judge ; and also to Mr . Cleave , for printing in a twopenny pamphlet the speech of Mr . Duncombe , and an abstract of the ether speeches delivered upon that occasion , which is calculated to do touch good Hi widely circulated at this-particular juncture . n
Bbrmondsey . —A very excellent dissuasion on the question , " Would a repeal of the Corn Laws under the present state of the representation be beneficial to the people ? " took place at the Black Eagle , Parishstreet , by the members and friends of the ^ jfociux-lane locality of Chartists . Several speeches were delivered by MeBsrs . Williams ( from America ) , Brown ,, Roberts , Dunnage , Gatard , and Hart Dr . Epps and Mr . Sidney Smith were invited but did not attend . After a vete of thanks to tbe worthy Chairman , and a collection for the General Defence Fund , the question was anjourned until Monday evening .
Hampstead . — Oa Monday evening Mr . J . H . Parry delivered an eloquent address to a numerous and respectable audience in tbe Temperance Hall , on Free Trade aud the Charter . Mr . Christopher was voted to tbe chair . The Chairman opened the business in a brief manner , and congratulated tbe working men of Hampstead ou their perseverauce in tbe good cause , and introduced Mr . Parry who was well received . He spoke for two hours with thrilling eloquence , tearing away the mask of prejudice from the minds of the middle classes and gav <* great satisfaction to the whole assembly . He concluded his address amidst shouts of applause . Tbe Cha rman then invited any person to coma forward who had any objection to what the worthy lecturer had stated , but no one appearing , a vote of thanks to him was carried . The same mark of respect being paid to Mr . Christopher for hia conduct in the cbair , and tbe meeting dispersed .
South London Hall of science , Blackfriaus Road . —In consequence of the dissolution of the Britannia Coffee House Locality , Waterloo-road , and the Star Coffee House , Union-street , the members of the lattt localities are requested to attend the meeting of the united bodies under the name of the South London , on Monday evening , at tbe above place ( late Rotunda ) . Chair to be taken at eight o'clock . Business of importance connected with the trials will be brought forward . China-walk , Lambeth—At the weekly meeting of this locality two members were enrolled , and ten shillings was voted to the Victim Defence Fund . Tbe members are particularly requested to attend next Tuesday , on business of importance .
DERBY . —A delegate meeting was held in the Chartist Room , -Willow Row , on Sunday , when several delegates from the different localities were present . Reports of the state of Chartism in each locality were given , from which it appeared that the spirit of Chartism was still nourishing ; but is greatly depressed by the extreme poverty of the people . Arrangements were made for defending Mr . West at the Assizes . Tue probable expences were calculated , and found to be heavy ; but it is hoped that , by increased exertion , we shall be able to meet the demands . It was resolved that the overplus , should there be any , be given to Mrs . West , if Mr . West be imprisoned ; aud should he be acquitted , the overplus to go to the Defence Fund . All monies c ent to Mra . Parry , news-agent , Cheapside , will be thankfuliyTeceiveaand duly acknowledged .
NEWCASTLE . —A public meeting of the inhabitants of South Shields , was held in the Scarborough Spa , King-btreet . on Thursday evening last , soon after half-past seven o ' clock . Mr . Gilfillan was unanimously called upon to preside , who briefly opened the proceedings by reading the placard , calling the meeting , which also stated that a petition would bo submitted prior to auy discussion taking place , showing forth the opinion of the inhabitants of South Shields , respecting the late outbreaks . Mr . 6 . concluded by introducing Mr . Kidd , of Glasgow , who clearly proved . ! o the satisfaction of all present
( none daring to contradict him although the large room wai crowded to suffocation ) that nothing could be done to remove the present distress effeotually , unless the People's Charter was carried into law , and defied any man to come forward and argue the contrary . Mr . K . wad oheered throughout his whole lecture . The Chairman then introduced Mr . Sinclair , of Newcastle , who proposed the adoption of the petition , whioh was Beconded by Mr . Currie , aud carried unanimously . It was then agreed that the petition now adopted be signed by the Chairman on behalf of the meeting aud forwarded to T . 5 . Buncombe , Esq ., M . P ., for presentation .
Mr . Kidd lectured in Blaydon on Sunday afternoon , and delivered his farewell lecture , in the Chartist Hall , Goat Inn , Cloth Market , on Sunday evening , after which , a vote of thanks was unanimously tendered to him for the industrious and able manner in which he hadadvauced the principles of Chanism in this Locality . The Chartists held their weekly business meeting on Monday evening , Mr . Young in the chair . The minutes ot tbe previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Secretary reported the various sums whioh he had received for the defence : fund ,
includiug four shillings which he received as a second donation from a village where they were so much tyrauized o * er , that although they contributed to everything that was calculated to advance the cause of true democracy , they uever durst give their names . The mart attached to all donations is L . L . H . G . S . 1 ; was then agreed that the Secretary be instructed to remit £ 1 Its . to Mr . Cleave , for the Defence Fund , requesting him to send baek Circulars to that amount , which they pledge themaolvea to use every means in their power to sell , aud remit the , proceeds for the benefit of the victims . Having diBposod of some local business , they adjourned .
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Lambeth Youths , I , China Walk . —The members of this Locality are earnestly requested to attend on Sunday next , on business of the utmost importance . Cambeewell . —Mr . Anderton will lecture at the Cock Inn , on Monday evening , when all members belonging to the above locality , are requested to attend . Mr . Wheeleb will lecture on Sunday evening , at the Star , Golden-lane . Mr . Wheeleb lectures on Monday evening at Bailey's Coffee Hooms , New Compton-street , Broadstreet , Seven Dials . Mr . Davoc will lecture on Sunday evening , at the Clock House , Castle-street , Leicester-square .
Birmingham —Mr . White's DefeHce Committee will assemble at the Chartist room , Aston-street , at fire o ' clock on Sunday next , when all persons holding books are requested to attend . Halifax . —On Sunday ( to-morrow ) evening , Mr . Butter ley will leoture iu the large room , Swaa Coppice , at six o ' clock . A Meexins of the local lecturers of this district will be held iu the above room , at two o ' clock , in the afternoon , when it is requested that all will attend . Sidiull . —Ou Sunday ( to-morrow ) evening , Mr . Mirrow vyiil preach in the Association Room , Cinder Hill , at six o ' clock . Todmobden . —Mr . Cooper , from Manchester , will lecture on Tuesday evening next , in the Odd Fellows ' Hall , at eight o'clock .
Hull—It is intended to hold a tea-party and ball oa Monday evening next , in Mr . Hill ' s Chapel , for the entertainment of Mr . Robert Peddie , on his liberation from the Beverley "Hell Hole . " Mr . Francis Rush worth , another of the Bradford victims , of 1840 , is also invited ; Manchesteb . —Spsab-Stbbet , —A danoing class is held iu this room every Monday aud Saturday evening On Sunday afternoon the room is opened at two o ' clook , for a debating class . A leoture will be delivered on Tuesday evening ; and the monthly meeting will be held on Sunday , ( to-morrow . ) SaxfoRD . —There will be a members' meeting in the Chartist Room , Great George-street , on Tuesday evening next , when business of importance will be brought before the members .
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Coventbt . —A dancing party will be held in the Charter Association Room , Well-street , on Wednesday next , for the benefit of the Victim and Defence Fund . Dancing to commence at seven o ' clock precisely . | Mr . Thomas Ibbotson will visit the following place during the next week : —Sunday at Preston ; Monday at Wigan ; Tuesday at Hiudley ; Wednesday at Leigh ; Thursday at Chowbeat ; Friday at Ecoles . Rochdale . —Mr . William Dixon ,: of Manchester , will leoture in the Chartist room , Yorkshire-street , on Sunday next ( to-morrow ) at half-past two and six o ' clock . . ¦ Bradfobd . —The Chartists of the Bradford District meeting in the Council Room , are requested to meet on Sunday morning , at ten o'clock .
Mr . E . Hubley will leoture ia the Chartist room , at White Abbey , on Monday evening , at eight o ' clock Thb CHARTisisi > f Middletou Fields will meet in their Room , at the Three Pigeons , on Saturday evening , at sight o ' clock . On Siwda y next , the Chartists ojf Great Horton will meet in their Room , at ten o ' clock in tbe morning . A lecture will be delivered to the Chartists of Little Horton , on Sunday morning , * at ten o'clock , in their Room , Pafck > laiie . . [ : - «* 4 , ^ Hebden Bridge . —Three lectures will be delivered in the Democratic Chapel , Hebden Bridge Lane , on Sunday and Monday next , by Mr . J . R . Cooper , of Manchester ; on Sunday at two o ' clock in the afternoon , and at six in the evening ; and on Monday at eight o ' clock at night . ' <
Sheffield . —Ou Sunday evening ( to-morrow ) , Mr . Edwin Gill will lecture in the Fig-Tree-lane room , on the " System of Nature , " at half-past seven o ' clock . On Monday evening , a public discussion will be held in the above room . A . Delegate Meeting of the Chartists of the West Riding of Yorkshire , will be held at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of Sunday , the 19 th of March , in the large room of the Co-operative Scores , Dewsbury , for the purpose of taking into consideration , matters of the utmost importance to the Chartist body . —Edward Clayton , Secretary .
Holbeck . —Mr . David Ross , of Manchester , will leoture iu the Chartist room ,- ^ n Sunday next ; afternoon at half-past two , and evening at half-past six o ' clock .
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TODKOBDEN .-A meeting ojf the freeholders and ratepayers of the townships ot Todznorden and Walsden , was held in tbe Old Church , on Saturday last , for the purpose of nominating twenty men , out of which the magistrates will appoint constables tor the ensuing year . The Repealers and the Tories mustered wonderfully , each party intending to put its own men in nomination ; but aftei repeated attempts , they did not succeed in nominating a single individual , the Chartists making amendments to their motions , aud ultimately twciity good aud true democrats were elected .
CltAYTON . —On Tuesday last a vestry meeting was held at Clayton to nominate a number of persons qualified to fill the office of constable for the ensuing year . The meeting was attended by about ten persons . They nominated forty whom they considered qualified according to rating , but some of them in other respects are unable to fill ; that important situation . ; State of Trade . —The trade at this place is in a very awkward state—a great many are entirely destitute of employment , and others aro stinted to half their regular work , aud some ! of the masterb have reduced the wages of their workpeople twenty per cent . HUDDERSFIELD . —On Sunday last , R . Owen , Esq . delivered two lectures ia tbe Hall of Science , illustrative of his views , whioh were well received . i
SuOBUBy ,-Rbhewhd Attempt to Ewfokce the Payment op Church Rates . —It may be remembered by some of our readera that in Maroh last , at a vestry meeting held in the parish : of St . Peter , in the above town , a Church Rate was laid under circumstances , as alleged , of ] great hardship and injustice . A large number of inhabitants having since then refused payment , a selection has been made from among their number , of four persons , Messrs . Hi # g ( Baptist Minister ) , Barker , Lambert , and C . Must , who , in answer to a summons to that effect appeared before the Magistrates at the Towu Hall , on Monday morning last . W { e Can , however , furnish only a scanty outline of the proceedings , and it would be difficult indeed to convey to ethers a just idea of the unfairness with which the parties summoned were treated . Mr . J . j F . S . Gooday , solicitor , appeared for Messrs . Lambert , Barker , and Must . Mr . Higgs undertook the conduct of his own case . Mr . Lambert's case came on first . After
the usual preliminaries , such as reading the information , &o ., Mr . Gooday said he was instructed to object , on behalf of his client , to theMayor being in the chair , sitting in judgment on thia case . on account of his having taken so active a part in the proceedings of the Vestry Meeting at which the rate was laid . After some altercation on this point , Mr . Gooday consented to waive the objection , and Mr . Syer , the churchwarden , being sworn , proof was demanded of the notice calling the Vestry Meeting . This gave rise to considerable delay , as the churchwarden had not come prepared , nor even when he had fetched a paper purporting to be the notice , would he undertake to say whether it was the notice or not . The posting of the notice being proved , and
the notice itself sworn to by the sexton , Mr . Gooday , took an objection to lit on the ground that it was dated Feb . 27 , 1842 , that being a Sunday , which day it was oontrary to legal pract . ee to date any notices upon . A long discussion here took place . Mr . Stedman > ( the Town Clerk ) and some ofjihe Magistrates contending that it did not matter that the notice was so dated , and Mr . Gooday declining ] to proceed further in his client ' s case , as he ( Mr . G . ) was quite content to . rest it on the objection raised . The Magistrates having over-ruled the objection , decided on au order for j payment being made , it being understood that the ] point would be further disputed in an appeal to the next Quarter Session , to be holden for the borough . The cases of
Messrs . Barker and Must were disposed of in a simitar manner , with the exception of the addition of proof of partiality in selecting the parisboners to be summoned . During his examination Mr . Syer admitted there were many defaulters to the rate , though he had summoned only four . Mr . Gooday asked if the Rev . Mr . Wilkinson , the Minister of the parish , were a defaulter , to whioh Mr . Syer replied "Yes "; admitting , too , that Mr . jW . had never paid to a Chuxch rate since he ( Mr . S . ) had been Churchwarden , which was three years . Mr . Gooday wished to know why , under these ! circumstances , Mr . Barker had been summoned and not Mr . Wilkinson ? Mr . Syer answered , " Because Mr . Barker had not paid . " The simplicity of this answer being
so apparent , the worthy Mayor endeavoured to assist the hesitating functionary [ by asking Mr . Gooday for him , " Whom should he summon ?" Mt . Gooday answered , " Churchmen aa well as Dissenters . " Mr . Higgs being called on , said that if it were allowed him to express his opinion concerning Church-rates , he would say he abhorred utterly all such exactions . But ] aa proceedings in law ou the subject paid so little regard to the dictates of conscience , he would oonfiueitiiB attention to topics which would be discussed before the magistrates . He should , therefore , take his stand , first on the unseemliness , to say the lease , of Magistrates sitting to adjudicate on a case to which they themselves were parties . He could affirm that several
of the Magistrates now present , had taken a warm and active part at the Veatry in the levying of the rate now sued for . He Mr . H . would not easily yield and forego so important au objection . On this a long and stormy discussion ensued , in which the magistrates referred to , expressed their determination not to leave the bench . —Mr . Higgs said , if they were willing to lie under so serious an imputation as that of adjudicating on a caso to whioh they them ' selves were parties he should have no objection to proceed . —Two of the magistrates said they were not unwilling to bear that risk . —It will ) be impossible to give a regular account of the remainder of the proceedings , so many interruptions being made , and such
contentions being parried on . The j Mayor charged Mr . Higgs with exciting the mind of the public in Sndbury against these rates . Mr . Higgs challenged the Mayor to the proof , though he was happy to hear the " infection" had spread so widely , and hoped it would spread still wider . Mr . Syer being examined by Mr . H ., refused to say whether or not the purposes of the Rate had been stated at the Vestry Meeting when those purposes had been asked by the parishonere , and admited too , not only that he had never received any payment of a Church Kate from the Rev . Mr . Wilkiuson , but had not even applied for it . Mr . Higgs here appealed toithe Magistrates il they would sanction and support such conduct as this . Why should the Churchwarden select and summon a Dissenting Minister two successive times
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when even the Minister ef the very p lace , for the repairs ot which the Raw -w 3 s laid , had not paid to a Rate for so long a time—bad not even been applied to ? Tae Rev . Mr . Wilkinson , tho clergyman , was entered in the rate-book for 1840 , as well as 1842 , asd in each appeared as a defaulter . Why thus screen Mr . Wilkinson , and prosecute the Diasentcr ? Mr . H . said that on the last occasion of his appearing , before the magistrates , the latter rebuked the partiality oMhe Churchwardena , and it was understood that it should be abandoned . Wonld , then , the Magistrates sanction the very same or rather worse partiality this year ! He ( Mr . H . ) was aware that the Magistrates were not to enquire into
the question of the illegality of the rate ( which , were this the proper opportunity , he could satisfactorily prove ) , yet he appealed to the Magistrates that they ought to lend their protection to parishioners against acts of partiality and iu justice , especially on this account that the Churchwarden had his remedy against a parishioner refusing payment by theprooessof a Magistrate ' s summons , whereas the parishioners , though well aonvinced of the illegality for any rate , have no rezt ' -v-dy without incurring the enormous risk aud expense involved , in the arbitrary and almost interminable proceedings iu the Ecclesiastical Courts . Mr . Higtf ^ further said , he should take objeotion to the notice of the Vestry Meeting , as Mr . Gooday had done in behalf of his clients . This case was decided
similarly to the other . Our readers may judge from the above of the hard battle being fought in Sadbury on the subject of Church Rates , and the determination of the opponents of these imposts . Tae spirit of opposition has indeed spread very rapidly , so that , after but a little more advance , it may fairly be hoped that complete success will crowu the aims and efforts of those who intend nothing less than to prevent the levying of such Rates ahogathBi . —SuffolkChronicle * LOHDO 2 T . —New Court , Wednesday . —Extensive RdBBERY . — A Female Counsel . —John Sauuaers , a sweep , was indicted for stealing a tin box , containing a cheque for £ 250103 ., aud fiva sovereigns and a half , the property of Mr . Estbur Roberts . It having been intimated that Mr . Peudeprast was engaged for the prisoner , th ©
recorder asked the prosecutrix whether Bhe woi \ id have counsel . The old lady ^ aid jhe would be her own counsel —( ro&rsof langlQHr * - ' * Several witnesses were examined at very great length , from wh <> 3 e evidence it appeared that the prosecutrix , a very eccentric character , lived for many years at Enfi'ld , Middlesex , and on the 4 th ult . she employed the prisoner to help her to remove to a new house , after which she gave a house-warming to several of hep friendi ? , and before they separated , a tin box , containing a cheque and money to the amount stated in the indictment , was stolen , and suspicion falling on the prisoner , he was given into custody , but the property was : not found . Mr . Pendegrast made a very able defence ; the recorder summed up , and the Jury , after cousuitatiou , returned a verdict of Not Guilty .
The attempied Murder at the Auction Mart Tavsrn . —William Cannel , l-hej pot boy was indieted in the Old Court , on Wednesday , for attempting io murder Mrs . Elizabeth Magnus , at the Auction Mart Tavern , in the month of December last . The Jury found the prisoner Guilty , aud he was sentenced to fifteen years transportation . Mr . Ciarkdou appeared for tue prosecution , aud Mr . Payue for the prisoner . LEEDS —Stealing Brass . —On Saturday last , four lads , named James Little , Thomas Stafford , Johu Raymond , aud John Clarkson , were charged with having stolen somo brass bushes from a turning lathe , in tho shop of Mr . Hattersley , iu Top Close . The prisoners were tak ^ n while disputing about the diyision of tbe money which the sale of the brass had produced ; it was sold at Wilkinson ' s shop , in Broadstepa Yard , Marsh-lane , by Little aud Clarkson , who were sent to Wakefield for two months eaca ; the other two were discharged .
Stealing Meat . —On Saturday last , a yeung man named John Callaghas , was sent to ' Wakefield for a month , for having stolen a piece of meat from the shop of Mr . Marshall , butcher , Sweetstreet , Ho ' . beck . Charge of Stabbing . —On TueRday last , Miobael Buhner ( who was remanded from Monday ) was brought before the bench on a oharge of having stabbed a man named Joseph Simpson , The parties reside at Holbeck , and oa Saturday night had a quarrel , owing to jealousy ; blows were exchanged , and in a scuffle Simpson received a cut in the temples * , an inch and three quarters long , and two staba in the left side . Tnero was no knife found , nor could any one be produced who had seen one used &t all ; and the assault . h- » vrn # been a serions one , the prisoner was fined , £ & , or , in default of payment , to be committed to Wakefield for two months . The fine , we understand , was paid .
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On Wednesday morning last , a collision took place on the Manchester and Leeds Railway between two luggage trains , but it was fortunately unattended with loss of life . The engines were nearly smashed to pieces . Ainswobth ' 8 Magazine . — The number of this amu&ug Magazine for ihe present month contains a more than usual variety of contributions , and * what is more to the purpose , most of them ar « the contributions of people who know what they are about . " Windsor Castle , " by the Editor , forms the most conspicuous feature in the miscellany . The story proceeds with its original vigour , aud the incidents thicken as the plot advances ; it is illustrated by Mr . G . Cruikshank in his usual clever manner . A paper oallod " Town Life of the Restoration , " by Mr . R . Bell , will be read with interest . For those who
delight in horrors there is a horrible account of an execution in China , by Mr . F . Leslie , the details of which sufficiently prove that the inhabitants of the Celestial Empire have more barbarism than humanity in their composition and manners . There are several poetical effusions ; one , a translation from the German by Mr . J . Oxenford , entitled "The Leader ' s Death , " is very excellent ; and some lines by Miss Skeleton will be read with pleasure . A short paper , " The Oath , " b y the Baroness Calabrella , is a valuable contribution to the number . In a word , this number is , in all respects , a very exoelleut one , and will increase the reputation which the publication has already acquired from previous portions . There is . an almost endless diversity of subjects ; something to suit all tastes , nraoli to delight , and not a little to instruct—The Times .
Infringement of thb Chimney Sweepers'Act . —Caution to Housekeepers . —On Friday last , John Gordon , ( a sweep ) , and Mrs . Ellen Watson , of Downing-street , Chorlton-upon-Medlock , Manchester , were summoned before D . Maude , aud C . J . S . Walker , Esqrs ., at the Town Hall , at the instance of Henry Chariton , a sweep , for having knowingly allowed a young boy , an apprentice of Gordon ' s , to ascend a chimney of Mra . Watson ' s on the 15 th , instant , for the purpose of sweeping it , contrary to the provisions of tho act of Parliament . From the evidence of Charlton and another sweep it appeared , that , as they were passing Mrs . Watsou ' e house , about six o ' clock ou ihe morning in question , they saw Gordon and his apprentice entering Mrs .
Watsou ' a house ; and suspecting the boy was about to be sent up the chimney , after waiting outside for a short time , they knocked at the door , whioh was locked , but was opened by a servant of Mrs . Watson ' s , to whom they stated they wanted to see the sweep ; and she , seeing that they were themselves sweeps , admitted them . On their proceeding to the kitchen , th&y found only Gordon aud Mrs . Watson there , tub boy having ascended the chimney , from which n b shortly uesceuded . Gordon did not appear to the summons ; but Mrs . Watson was convicted in the pwaity of £ i and costs , and a warrant was direoteu to be issued against Gordon , the magistrates seating they should enforce the penalty in every instance in which au infringement of the act was Proved . .
_ . Prisons for Debtors . —We hear whispers of some coutemp / iued alteration in the law , which is to go the ex . i > -: U of altogether abolishing arrest for debt , which may be said indeed to be virtually abolished now , uXvapt iu cases where fraudulent conduct exists or is fi ^ pected . Iu connection with the subject , however , we believe there can be no doubt that Sir Ja . me-3 Graham , as Secretary of State lor the Home Dep . rtiuent , has expressed his determination , or ratht > r that of the Government , no longer to permit the confinement of debtors in auy house of correction or pn jon , other thanm the gaol of the county . Thus , for instance , debtors * xe uow confined ia the Preston Ho < i- !> . ; of Correction : not , many certainly : but their
ooiifi , ioa ? n& there av all id attended with considerable inc mveuLenee , as tlia prisoii is tound too circumscribed for its requirements as a place of confineme'it for criminals . We believe the debtors there have only a common day-room , a small co nfiaeel yard , and a commou dormitory , so that any change mil be aa acceptable one to tttem . Ia connection with the proposed alteration , whioh will of course go to the removal ot * debtors from every other place of confinement in the county to Lancaster Castlerwe believe a meeting of magistrates was held at Lancaster on Monday last , when , owing to its being the first day of the assizes , there was a considerable number of magistrates in the town . The meeting was strictly private , and we have net heard what transpired . —Manchester Guardian .
A Strangb Meeting . —Alexandria , February 6 . —A curious meeting took place last month in the desert between Suez aud Cairo . A Mr . Fawcett who arrived here by the Oriental onhia way to India , when at Cairo , heard that his brother was expectea by that month ' s steamer from Bombay . Tiie two brothers had never seen each other , the one being bora in England , whilst the elder brother was in India , where he had lived thirty-two ye » ra . As the younger Mr . Fawcett was proceeding across the desert on his donkey , he called out to the groups of travellers he met coming from Suez whether Major Fawcett was amongst them , and towards midnight a voice answered to Mr . Fawcett ' s call , and the two brothers shook hands in the dark ; they both expressed a wish to see each other ' s face ; but no light was to be had , and the two parties they belonged to having goue on , they were obliged to part again , not having been together mure than three or four minutes .
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