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      THE PETITION COKTXINTION , TUESDAY—Mat 11 . The members assembled this morning at nine o ' c >«* k ; and , after a short discussion relative , to the c&nv-Ass , separated for the purpose of waiting-, in sections of two , ttpon the different representatives . The members re-assembled at fire o ' clock " p . * . Mr . Smart in the chair . The attendance of Strangers w& 3 numerous and high ] j respectable . Mr . Wall acted as Secretary pro fern ., and read the minutes of the last meeting .

      U . > m the question of their confirmation haying been put , Mr . Ridley moved , as an amendment , that the saury of the door-keeper , as fixed by them at 25 s . a-we < k , be increased to 30 s . The door-ketper , observed Mr . R ., held a responsible office , and had under his care large snms of money . Besides , the obiect of the Convention waa to obtaim a fair day ' s pay for a fair day ' s work , Therefore , he wished that the door-k « eper should be fairly and fuQy remunerated . Mr . Hose seconded the amendment . Mr . Martin would sooner present him at the elose of the Convention with & gratuity of ten shillings . Mr . Cullum would not object to the gratuity . Mr . Rose deemed the suggestion of Mr . Martin a good one . The amendment was put and lost . The minutes were than confirmed .

      Mr . Wall moved , and Mr . Rose seconded ,, that if the Convention sit & fortnight , that the doorkeeper be presented with a gratuity of ten shiHin ^ s at the close of the Convention . Mr . Ridley moved , as an amendment , and Mr . Williams seconded , that the consideration of the question be postponed to the close of their sittings . The amendment was carried . The Chairman wished that a slight error which occurred in the Xorthern Star , respecting him should

      be corrected . The S tar stated that he moved that Mr . Collins be respectfully requested to withdraw from the Convention . What he said was , that the regulations of the Convention , as propounded by Mr . O'Connor , actea upon by the Executive , and sanctioned by the country , not having been complied with , Mr . John Coliins could not be admitted a member of the Convention , the Chartists also having protested against his election . Mr . Rose , it appeared , seconded this motion of Mr . Smart ' s founded on the above .

      Mr . skevington har . Jed in a petition from Loughborq ^ gk , signed by of 3 , 844 persons . The Cuairman handed to the Secretary a petition irom Leicester , with npwards of 6 , 4 uO signatures . Mr . Martin handed in a petition from Chesterfield and Brampt-on , with 812 signatures . He read the subjoined letter which accompanied the peution : — " > iT biie Marti * , —Enclosed yen will receive the ! Nauonal Petition from Ches ' srield and Brtfmpton With SI 2 signatures , being about double the number that oar last National Petition received in tuis neighbourhood . We , the Ch ar tist s of this p lace , are very sorry io see the renegade , John Collins , thrusting this unworthy person on the Convention , he no t being a

      member of oar association , and as such hare to communicate to you , out solemn protest against his sitting in the Convention . We well know " that as he is not ¦ with us he must be against us . We hope you will set your fices againstthe renegade , and send him about his business to Birmingham , there to Eieep in eternal obscurity . I received a letter from our incarcerated friend , poor S . Holberry . The bloody Whigs will not allew him t-i receive a letter but once in three weeks , or to send > u : bu : one during the same time . Ton will , bear in mind that all the signatures to our petition are those of ptrsous not under fifteen years ef age . Yours , 4 c W . Marti . n , Member of the General Conncil , and Secretary of the National Charter Association

      Mr . Cuilum said that the petition from Glasgow contained 64 , 0 . 0 signatures . ( Hear , hearj That from Gretnock 5 , 000 males and 1 , 100 female signa ; ur . s . The Secretary read a letter from Mr . Ewart to Dr . M'lbuall , in which that gentleman said that . he wyuld a :: ; ud in the House wi : h ev = ry indication in favour of the proposal , subject to the consideration vr ' neh he was bound to ^ ire every subj ec t that came before the Hvuse . Mr . . Martin stated that he and Mr- Wall waited on Mr . Broeklehurst , who received them nio ;; kind / y and detained them in a discussion of upwards of one hour . He recommenced education as calculated toameliorate the condition of th- people . He condemned the rig .-ar of Norina'lerion Gaol , ana reprobated the tread mill , lu fact , he expressed

      his jii ^ 'iiinei disgust a . i the proc ? eamgs"adopted agaiu _ - ; tha Chartist prisoners . He wili no doubt i * uppon the cause- ( He ^ r . ) Mr . Martin informed ' him thut the Chartists were not supporters of the Tories , but that if the Whigs continued to incarce- ' rate tt- ? m and the Tories struggled for their libera- ' tion , t :: a * . the Chartists would undoubtedly endea- i tout to return Chartist Members' at the next election , . ' :.: d in theeven ; of failing in that would give-: their support to the Tories . ( Hear . ) He then called upon Mr . Matthew Attwood , the banker , and partner of Spooner , who was by turu 3 a Whig , a Tory , and a Radical . He was from home . Messrs . i Pierce , Butler . Hnmj-hrey , and Hawes were also j from h' 33 e , but the D-iegates would call upon the two i lasi Members , as an interview must be had with I every M . iropolitan representative . ( Hear . ) j

      Mr . Ciillum reported that he and Mr . Rose called npon thirty members but could see only three . Mr . Sianey occupied them nearly two hours , discussins the origin of Chartism and the csnducto the W- ; : gs . He was for progressive reform , and was ' satisn-i that if the Chartists proceeded quietly , that they would in time obtain all they looked for . ( Hear , hear . ) He wished Frost , Williams , and Jones's case to be kept a pan from others ; and that the major and nr . nor offences of the prisoners should be -classeO . He was for rational liberty , but opposed to the x .-ints of the Charter . He spoke of the support hi save the Drainage Bill , and other remedial measures . He recommended that the working classes should establish an accumulating fund by means of

      Email ceuosits which would have the effect of guarding ih-ni against any attempt to reduce their fair and jiv : wa ^ es . ( Hear , hear . ) He further said , that ib-i average wages were in 182 " , either ten or fifteen shillings a we&k . The delegates convinced him tbuwasjes had been reduced twenty per cent . He then * spoke of the Nottingham election , and ¦ asked what were the feelings of the working men respecting it : the delegates replied , that either m isolatea cases or general elections , the Chartists would return Chartist members ; and if they did not succeeu m returning them , they would give their support to the Tories , ( Hear , hear . ) Mr . Sianey said teat that was bad policy , and concluded by

      assuring the delegates , that he would give the ques- i tion e-rery consideration . Lord Somerset kindly I received them . He said he could not support the j petition , especially that part which referred to Frost , ' Williams , and Jones , a 3 he was a witness to the ! effects of their doings . He could not interfere between i the decis . on of the jury and the jndges , but if a case i of peculiar hardship was proved , it would meet his j attention . Mr . Hope was most anxious to ameliorate the condition of the working classes . He would hot ( promise to support the sweeping measures of the I petition which sought the total liberation of the Chartist prisoners . He . would , however , give it his I considers : ion . ( Hear , hear . ) A milder petition would certainly have hi 3 support . i

      Mr . Skeviiigton stated that he and Mr . Smart had , on a previous day , completed their canvass , -and j therefore had no farther report to make . . i Mr . liarmby stated that Mr . Ridley , vice Mr . ; Collins had accompanied him . They had interviews with four Members of Parliament . Mr . M'Kinnoh would gife the question his consideration . The Hon . G . Trevor refused to give an answer . Viscount Gements promised to consider the subjeet . Sir Charles Coates would not support the petition , on the contrary , he ¦ will oppose it . The other members ; upon wh-jni they waited , were from home . ! The Chairman directed the attention of the meet- '

      ing to an application contained in letters laid before j him for organising Caartism in places where no j association existed , but where the people were anxious to be instructed in the principles of the i Charter . ( Hear , hear . ) He handed the letters . ' , the secreary . Mr . Wall read the two letters from Andover , which were signed by Mr . Young , and whicn stated that the people of that place were most anxious for the establishment of a Chartist Association , as Chartism was widely spreading in Andover ( Hear , hear . ) Tne Secretary then read a letter from Mr . Charles Hector , dated the Reform Club , in which Mr . Hec : « r expressed his readiness to support the liberation of all political prisoners . ( Hear , hear . )

      Mr . Barmby read a letter from Mr . Raikes Carrie , stating he would see Mr . Barmby any day at his banking-house , between the honrs of eleven And QQe o ' clock . . A very long petition of Mr . Walter Mason was referred to the Committee . Mr . Rose said that there would be a meeting in support of the Ministers on Thursday or Friday , at the Borough Hall , Southwark , which they should attend . ( Hear , hear . ) He then gave notice of- a Motion to that effect . Mr . Martin would most willingly attend any meeting to oppose Ministers . ( Hear , hear . ) If a Repeal meeting was held , he should also go there , as he was very anxious to meet Dan . ( A lan ^ h . )

      Mr . Williams read a letter from Biaergaure , Wales , Etating that the Charter was . : he polar _ ? tar of the people there , who would not deviate from itto the right or the left . ( Hear , hear . ) . Mr . Williams then said that Mr . Pitkethly , who was absent on business connected with the Convention , had requested him to press the Convention to expedite Mainecs , so that everything would ba properly

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      arranged to be laid before the Members of the House of Commons . ( Hear , hear . ) Mr . Wall read a letter from Mr . Neesom , which accompanied a petition from Cockermouth , containing the signatures of 966 males , and 161 females . Mr . Williams said that Mr . Pitkethly had had an interview with Mr . Duncombe , and that there was little doubt but that Mr . Duncombe would that night give notice of his motion . ( Hear , hear . ) Dr . M'Douall said that he waited upon Lord John Russell , who was from home . Mr . Miles was also absent . He then proceeded to the House of Commons , where he had an interview with a number of Members of Parliament , all of whom were favourable to the cause . ( Hear , hear . ) Mr . Duncombe informed him that he would that night give notice , that he would that night fortnight bring forward the subject . ( Hear , hear . ) A ] rtter to Mr . Cleaveaccompanying a petition

      , from Tillicoultry and Colsnaughton , containing the signatures of 740 males and 615 females , was read . The letter was signed H . Forsyth . Dr . M'Douall read a letter from Bromsgroye , announcing the increasing success of Charusm in that plac « . The letter was signed H . Prosser . Mr . Wall moved that a deputation of electors should wait upon all the metropolitan Members , and press them fjr their support to the National Petition for the release of all Chartist prisoners . The motion was unanimously carried . Mr . Martin returned his best thanks to Dr . M'Douall for having presented him with a complete set of The Chartist and Republican Journal , which was fuli of that real and useful information that the Chartists wanted . ( Hear , hear , ) With the exception of The Poor ^[ an ' s Guardian , it was the best book hi had read .

      After some routine business , the Convention rose at seven o ' clock .

      WEDNESDAY , Mat 12 . The members assembled this moraiug for dispatch of business . The following letters were read : — " Sir . —I am sorry to say that T cannot promise to co-operate with the committee by whom you have been deputed to ask the Bupport of the il embers of Parliament . " R . Gbosvexor . " To Mr . Smar t . " " Sir , —I beg yon will not trouble your » elf to call on me , as I can by no means concur in an endeavour to obtain perfect immunity for all political offences . " C . Lemon . " To Mr . Wiilkms . "

      " Sir , —It is not easy to give an answer to your reques :, and it is difficnlt to decide how I can support the liberation of all political prisoners . I shall , however , give it » liberal attention when such a subject comts before Parliament " E . Turner . " To Mr . Williams . " " Sir—In reply to your note , I btg to say that I cannot vledge myself to support such & proposal as you advert to . because every case , in my opinion , ehonld stand upon its own merits . But I shall be always iniuced to give favourable consideration to the particular cases that may be urged when thu claims of individuals are brought before Parliament . " G . Sinclair . "

      The following letters were received through Mr . Cleave : —From Mr . Arthur , stating that a petition containing the signatures of 6 , 862 males , and 2 , 288 females , had been 'orwarded from Carlisle to Air . Duncombe . The letter also stated that the Salisbury , Wigton , aud Cocker ^ . onth sheets were in a state of forwardness . From Mr . Arthur , of Mottram , stating that the petition was forwarded , containing % 6 signatures . From Newnrills , Ayrshire , stating that the petition contained the names of 480 males , and 384 females . From Mr . Beesley , stating that the Accrington and Asweedtwistle petition -was forwarded , and contained 1 , 000 signatures . From Mr . Cordeux , York , announcing that the petition of that city contained 227 signatures , and vras forwarded . From Mr . S . Goat , of Norwich , stating that the petition was forwarded from Norwich , aud that it contained the names of 4 , 499

      males , and 4 , 212 females . From Messrs . Carhon , Bragg , and Horrock , of Darlington , stating that the petition was forwarded from that place , and contained the names of 434 males , and 166 females . From J Blakewell , of Worcester , stating that the petition from that place was in favour of all the ebjeer * they most desired , and concluded with th .-warchwords , " Universal Suffrage , " " No cock tail ginger , " " Neither Dan or his tail . " From Mr . Homer , Secretary of the Oldham Association , announcing that a petition , containing the names of 7 , 536 men , and 2 , 441 women , was forwarded from that town . From Mr . Isaac Wilson , of Ni > rthallerton , stating that he forwarded a petition , containing the signatures of' 218 males and 153 females ; an ^ from Mr . John Hamilton , of Mansfield , stating that a petition , having the names of 1 , 581 men , and 1 , 079 women was forwarded from Mansfield .

      A letter was also read from a public meeting held at Newtown , Montgomeryshire , and which was signed by Mr . W . Jones , as chairman . It stated that their petition contained the names of 2 , 277 males and 1 , 145 females , and that the petition was in behalf of the Charter , the political prisoners , and the release of the Welsh martyrs . It also stated that money would be forwarded to the Star to defray the expences of the Convention . The letter which was addressed to the Convention , in conclusion , said , " We are exceedingly sorry to hear language of vituperation sent forth by leaders of the people . Exert

      your powerful voice to hush the storm . After presenting the petitions consider the propriety of amalgamating the two associations . We have confidence in those w ho si gned the document put forth by that noble of nature William Lovett , and we have confidence in Mr . O'Connor and the brave men of the north . Let there be no strife between them for they are brethren . But if there is any good in either of those two Associations ias we believe there is ) cull the choicest , and you will render an unspeakable benefit to our country and accelerate the triumph of Chartism . " W . Jo . nes , Chairman . "

      Mr . Ruffy Ridley read a letter from Mr . J . Rus sell , announcing that a petition containing 950 signa tures had been forwarded from Southampton . The Convention then adjourned to five o'clock .

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      The Petition Committee held their weekly meeting at the Dispatcn Coffee Honse , Bride-lane , Mr . Ford in the chair . Mr . Balls reported his interview with Mr . T . S . Duncombe , M . P ., respecting the presentation of the 28 petitions received from Mr . Walter Mason , of Norfolk . A letter was also read from Mr . David Harroner , of Aloa , Sterling , requesting the Committee to send a draft of a petition . Several petitions were received and the Committee adjourned .

      HOUSE OF LORDS—Tuesday , Mat 11 . The Marquis of Lansdowne moved the appointment of a committee to inquire into the state of the laws for regulatin ; the interest payable on promissory notes . Several Bills were forwaraed a stage , and their Lord ships adjourned .

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      HOUSE OF COMMONS . —Tuesday , Mat 11 . The adjourned debate on the sugar duties was resu m ed , and ( the Honse was occupied with the " talk '' of several " honourables" for some hours , and adjourned till Wednesday .

      Wednesday , May \ 2 ' . h . Mr . T . Duncombe presented a petition from Leicester , in which the petitioners stated their opinion that Mr . Feargus O'Connor , now a prisoner in York Castle , was a fit and proper person to represent their interests in Parliament , and praying that he might have permission given him to address them through the public press . He ( Mr . Duncombe ) had been desired to move that tte petition be read at length . The petition was accordingly read by the Clerk . Mr . Lindsay , the new member for Sandwich took his seat The petitions presented were numerous , a great number of them relating to the Corn Laws and the Import Duties . The Honse then proceeded with the adjourned debate on L-jrd John Russell ' s motion .

      The speakers were Mr . Cholmondely , L o r d Howick , Mr . C . Wynn , Lord Worsley , Sir A . Grant , Mr . John O'Connell , Sir J . Reid , Mr . Gisborne , and Lord Stanley . The debate was again adjourned .

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      TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN STAR . Sib ., —1 wish to lay before the country the conduct of certain parties who attended a meeting called by the Irish Chartists residing in Manchester , for t he purpose of passing an address to our countrymen in Newry and other parts of Ireland , who dare avow our holy principles . No Englishman took any part in the proceedings . At the time appointed for taking the chair , the ¦ mnmffKB absolutely crammed to suffocation . During the whole of Wednesday , certain persons were busily employed going round to our countrymen , telling them that there was to be a meeting of Orangemen in Tibstreet , to pasi a vote of censure on O'ConnelL Well , at eight o ' clock , Mr . Dily was called to the chair . Messrs . Doyle and Donavon were brutally thrust off the platform , and threat * at cold-blooded awaasinationjheld

      held out . I commenced reading the address , and when I had concluded , other pewons , friends to O'Connell , addressed the meeting ; after they had concluded , erious doubts were entertained for tke lives of the Irian Chartists present I told the Chairman I would h « ld him responsible for any injury committed , on any Chartist Had our English brethren imagined snch savage conduct would have taken place , they weuld have attended in such numbers as to haTe astounded those men who debased themselves so low by their savage conduct Steps are taken to send off nine copies of the address to nine different papers in the United Kingdom , for insertion ; and a public meeting will be held in the Carpenter ' s Hall , on Monday evening next , May 17 th , to pass the address . Mr . George Julian Harney will be in attendance to address the meeting . Johu Campbell . Salford , May l ! th , 1541 .

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      CONTINUATION OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL , ARNOLD . William Andrew , framework-knitter . Iram Stafford , do . John Walter , do . William Lane , do . Samuel Steven , do . Benjamin Marshal ] , frame-smith , sub-Treasurer William Emmerson , do ., aub-Secretary .

      FROMK . James Collins ,-salesman , Market-place . John Wfclb , clo ' . h dresser , Orchard-street . Moses Brangley , shoemaker , Dyehouse-lane . Frederick . Down , trunkmaker , King-street James Cook , cloth dresser , Morgan ' s-lane . Abraham Haley , machine maker , Lock ' a-lane . Charles Davis , tailor , Catherine-street , sub Treasurer . Charles White , painter , Catharine-hill , sub-Secte

      MONCKTON DEYERILL John Ma Men . Charles Dadge . James Hamblen . Thomas Garnet ' . John White . Elish MarsheL Peter Paine . WiJliani White , sub-Treasnrer . Stephen Trudgeye , sub-Secretary .

      ACCRINGTON George Wright , sub-Treasurer . William Boaley , sub-Secretary .

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      Mr . Bairstow ' s Route fok Next WEEK . —At Burton-on-Trent , on Monriay and Tuesday ; at Sawley , on Wednesday ; at Breaston , on Thursday ; at Spondon , on Friday j and to morrow ( Sunday ) evening , at D rby , in the Market Place , at six o'clock . Life Boat H . use , Sim > ei ; land . —Mr . Williams will lecture at \ L \ s place mxt Sunday afternoon , at half-past two o ' clock . On Sunday eveniug , a meeting will be held iu the Co-operauvo Hall , on business of importance . Dujuiaji . —Mr . Williams will lecture here on Monday evening . Oldham . —Mr . R . J . Richardson lectures here on Weduesdav , the 19 th mFtaut .

      Ch . vrtu . t Lectures . — < 'r . Butterworthisexpected to lecture in the Room , Oxford-street , Bolton , on Sunday evening next . Public Meeting . —Julian Harm-y is expected to attend a public meeting iu Bohoa on Tuesday evening next . Lectures . —Mr . Butterworth , of Manchester , will lecture at Tintwi 6 tle this ( Saturday ) evening , at half-past gix o ' clock ; at Mottram , to-morrow ( Sunday ) , at two o ' clock in the afternoon ; and atGlossop at six o ' clock in the evening . Lectures . —Mr . Linriey , of Manchester , will lecture at Rochdala to-morrow ( Sunday ) , at two o ' clock in the afternoon ; and at Milnrow at six o ' clock in the evening .

      Delegate Meeting . —The South Lancashire Delegate Meeting will be held to-morrow ( Sunday ) , in the Brown-street Chartist Room , near St . Andrew's Church , Manchester .

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      Sandwich Election . —Tho election of a Member for this borough , in tho place of the late Sir Rufane Donkin , took place on Tuesday last . At the close of the poll , the numbers were—Mr . Lindsay ( Conservative ) 406 Colonel Fox ( Whig ) 3 G 0 Majority for the Conservative 4 G

      Second Edition. —^»—The Petition Convention.

      SECOND EDITION . —^»—THE PETITION CONVENTION .

      The Convention resumed their sittings shortly after five p m . The Hall was very crowded with highly respectable persons , and a large number of the most intelligent of the working classes . There were also present some ladies . Mr . Cullum waa called to the chair . Mr . Williams , . secretary , read the minutes of the last meeting , which were couiirined . A petition was received from Daventry , containing 1-47 sii . 'iia : tir .. 's . A letter from Mr . Thomas Nibb to Mr . C . eavo : icc aupauied it . Mr . Mar ; in a-ked if Mr . Pitkethly had been at the Home Omui : ? if he had a ^ cr named when the petition would be undented , or whpther an audience would be granted to the deputation I ( Hear , hear . )

      Mr . Pitkethly said , that the 25 th was fixed for moving in the House of Commons a memorial to her Majesty in favour of the prisoners . ( Hear , hear . )—Mr . Duncombe recommended them to get the case of every individual prisoner , so that he could do him justice by stating his particular sufferings . He also advised as many petitions with as many signatures as possible . ( Hear , bear . ) He ( Mr . P . ) was sorry to learn that several peiitiona larger than the law permitted wtre sent to Mr . Duucomba , who had that day paid several pounds for them . That money must be refunded . ( Hear , hear . ) It should be advertised in the Star , that the greatest weight allowed for a petition was IGoz . He understood that in some instances ' M oz . were permitted .

      Mr . Smart said the postmaster of Leicester informed him that sixteen ounces was the legal weight . Mr . Pitkethly asked , would it be possible for the Convention to return to the country for the purpose of stirring up the people in favour of tho cause , and request the London people to attend to the business during their absence . The notice given by Mr . Duncombe could be put off . Mr . Smart—Bear in mind the probability of a sudden dissolution of Parliament . Mr . Pukethly—They must go on chance , and proceed in their business as if there was no rumour of a dissolution . ( Hear . ) Mr . WilJiams said that he received a letter from Merthyr , informing him that a petition would be forwarded from thence containing 14 , 000 signatures .

      Mr . Pitkethly received from the people of Manchester a heading for their petition ; they wished their petitien to be presented separately . He deemed it advisable for the delegates to return back for the purpose of getting as many signatures to the petition as possible . ( Hear , hear . ) Hu was of opinion that they would not be allowed an interview with the Queen . In the event of that being the case , they should look for a peer to present the memorial to her Majesty . Then the question arose , would their constituents be satisfied with that ? ( Hear , hear . ) Lord Teynham would present it . He ( Mr . Pitkethly ) was told that a member of Parliament had the right ; and that Dr . Wade , as a clergyman , had also the right of an interview with her Majesty . There was no possibility of their getting an opportunity of presenting the memorial at a levee .

      Mr . Morgan said that ?) 4 p , Berkeley told him that he ( Mr . B . ) although a member , cuuld not present a petition to the Queen . Mr . Pitkethly—A gentleman was insisting on an interview wuh the King , when he was told that it could not be allowed ; that geutlcman then referred to Sir F . Burdett having had an interview with his Majesty . He was informed that Sir F . Burdett had that right as a Member of Parliament . ( Hear hear . ) Mr . Morgan—And there has been 6 ince that a new arrangement . Mr . Pitkethly—Then they should get a Member of Parliament to write to the Marquis of Normanbylo ascertain whether they could have access to the Queen . It was said that Dr . Wade ' s presenting the petition had a good effect . Such was not the fact . The Queen never took the petition in her hand , but when the Doctor presented it , a big hand popped out of a hole , and snatched it . ( Laughter . )

      Mr . Smart—Why , the report in the newspapers stated that her Majesty received the petition in her hand , expressed much curiosity about it , and then read it . Mr . Pitkethly moved that a deputation be appointed to wait upon Lord Teynham on tomorrow , ( Thursday ) morning , at half-past ten , to beg of his Lordship either to go to Lord Normauby , or to write to him , requesting to know whether they could get access to the Queen , and whether Lord Normanby would receive a deputation . Mr . Smart seconded the motion .

      Mr . Morgan said that Mr . Berkly would accompany the deputation , and present their petition . Air . Wall—Aa interview with the Marquis of Normanby was very feasible , if they only attended to the proper etiquette ; they should write a letter to the Marquis , stating their intention to wait upon him , and the hour they would do so . That was the way by which he ( Mr . Wall ) obtained interviews with Ministers . Mr . Martin—They should write to th « r friends in prison , to ascertain if the horrid rigours , to which , they had been subjected , were mitigated . ( Hear . ) He had read a letter from a prisoner whose treatment was unparalleled for cruelty . ( Hear , hear . ) The motion was carried , and a deputation consisting of Messrs . Cullum , Pitkethly , Williams , Smart , and M'Douall waa appointed .

      Mr . Wall moved , and Mr . Smart seconded , that a letter be written to Lord Teynham , informing hiB Lordskip that the deputation would wait upon him at the appointed hour . Mr . Skevington said that he had received a letter from Derby , which informed him that a petition wonld be forwarded on Saturday . The letter directed him to wait upon Messrs . gPonsonby and Strutt , the

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      representatives of Derby , and demand their support , reminding them that if they supported the people , the latter would in turn support them . ( Hear , hear . ) He waited upon Mr . Strutt , delivered to him his message , described the sufferings of the working classes , and told him that the people were resolved that if there was no happiness for them that nobody else should be happy . ( Hear , hear . ) He ( Mr . S . ) asked him would he accom-? any the deputation to the Marquis of Normanby . le replied he would not , but that he had no objection to support the petition if it was properly worded . ( A laugh . ) Mr . Ponsonb y was from homo .

      Mr . Wall loft fifteen letters for Members of Parliament . He appointed to see Mr . Harris at half-past ten to-morrow ( Thursday morning . ) Mr . Barmby waited upon Mr . Raikes Currie , who received him kindly , and promised to support the petition . He thought that the present Government should not stop in office . ( Hear , hear . ) He then blamed the Chartists for the part they had took in the Nottingham election , and said that if another party favourablo to the Chartist cause came into power that the Chartists should join them . Mr . Ruffy Ridly said that he attended on the previous evening a meeting at the Tower Hamlets . He was there introduced to a person who held an office on board the Mandarin , which carried out

      frost , Williams , and Jones . He was not at liberty to state either the officer or the name of that person . But he would state to the Convention all that that person told him . He said that the Mandarin was a merchant ship , employed by Government to takeout transports . The Captain and the Doctor of the ship sympathised with Frost , Williams , and Jones , whom they treated with the greatest kindness . They kept them apart from the other prisoners , and allowed them to walk the decks . Frost and Williams appreciated that indulgence , and always expressed their gratitude for the attention paid them . Jones was quite the contrary . He considered himself in a degraded position , was sullen , and could not be induced to feel comfortable . Frost said that he considered himself a sold and victimised man . He was much grieved for his family , but

      expressed a strong hope that the country wouJd look to them . ( Hear , hear . ) Mr . Frost wrote fifty letters to his friends , which he intended to confide to that man ; but a superior officer gained his ( Mr . Frost ' s ) confidence , who always supposed that treachery did not exist in man's bosom . ( Hear , hear . ) Mr . Frost confided those letters to him , which he never delivered . It was no difficult matter to guess where they went . ( Hear , hear . ) He sent a verbal message to Mr . Lovett , which was to bo personally delivered to Mr . Lovett . '" I then asked my informant , " said Mr . Ridley , " if Mr . Frost spoke of Mr . Ft-argus O'Connor . My informant replied that he did , and that Mr . Frost said that he looked upon Feargus O'Connor as in the employ of the Government . " ( Great excitement , during which almost all the members rose simultaneously as if to speak . ) Mr . Ridley was proceeding , when

      Mr . Wall submitted that they could not entertain such a subject . ( Hear , hoar . ) Mr . Martin said they were not aware but that Mr . Ridley's informant was employed by the Government to bring Mr . O'Connor into contempt . Dr . M'Douall—There is no question of it . Ho himself admitted that he was iu the employ of government . ( Hear , hear . ) Chairman—Did Mr . Ridley gave the name of the individual ? Mr . Williams objected in tolo to the subject being persevered in . It was a mere ex parle statement . Mr . Wall—The way to get rid of a public man waa to say that such and such was the caso . There wa 9 no necessity for facts to bear out statements . Thus it proved a very ca y matter to desiroy a public mau'd character . ( Hear , hear . )—People should be cautious of asserting anything said in private conversation .

      Mr . Ridly—If you consider the statements false , appoint any gentleman , and I will bring him to the man . Mr . Pitkethly—It is a most dangerous conversation . ( Hear , hear . ) Chairman—You allowed him to commence a report without asking him the nature of if . 1 now question whether 1 can put him down . Will any gentleman move that hu thould not go on , or am 1 to allow him to pvocu-ed ] Mr . Ridly—If I am allowed to go on , something win come out to prove false the charge against Fe : ir rt us O'Connor . Mr . Martin—It is an attack against Feargus O'Connor , who is the sol ! and life of this Contention . ( Hear , hear . )

      Mr . Morgan—Ho had no right to make such a report . If it reaches Feargus O'Connor such words wili break hi . s heart , especially after all that he has done for Mr . Frost . Mr . Wall mov , ed and Mr . Williams seconded , that they could not entertain the subject , as it was not connected with the business of the Convention , aud that it be referred to a committee . Mr . Barmby—A part has been made public . ; 35 jMr . Ridly—The remainder bears honour to Foargus O'Connor . Mr . Pitkethly—Mr . Ridly should have consulted some one before kemaoe the communication . Mr . Uidly—Mr . O'Connor stands clear . If I was allowed to speak truth that it could be proved .

      Mr . Mania—I heard that Feargus O'Connor was paid by ihe Carlt . on Club . ( Louu laughter . ) Mr . Wall withdrew his motion , and Dr . M'Douall moved that , the matter be referred to a committee , and that the committee be required to report on the same . Mr . Martin seconded the motion . The motion wa 3 carried . Mr . Ridly—I consider that you are doing Mr . O'Connor more harm . Mr . Martin—We cannot do him harm . The conversation tliun dropped . The following letter was read Irom Mr . B . Baring , for whom tho execution of young Cook has gained immortal and unenviable notoriety : —

      "Sir , —I have received your letter asking me whether I am prepared to lend my support in Parliament to the purpose of obtaining the liberation of all political prisoners . If any peculiar cose of hardship can be shewn in the circumstances under which auv individual has been tried , condemned or detained , I think it but just that such judicial acts should be revised , but if you asked me whether as a class , political delinquents should be exempted from the general operations of the laws of the country , I must conscientiously and unhesitatingly aay no . The public peace must be p r otected , because on the public peace depends the employment of industry aud the enjoyment of liberty—the disturbers of the public peace—the man who seeks to amend the law by breaking the law puts off and discourages useful improvement—casts a slur and distrust upon the peaceable reformer aud does his utmost practically to maintain those very abuses which he may in his heart wish to abate .

      " 1 have stated the grounds of my decision not witii a view of arguing with you or convincing you , but merely with the object of shewing that probably entertaining the same desire of advancing the welfare of all classes of society , particularly ef the most helpless , I , notwithstanding , differ with yon on the moans of attaining them . " B . Baking . " A general laugh followed the reading of the above , while several of the assembly cried out " that was Baring who hanged young Cook for having struck his hat with a brick . " The latter ebullition was promptly and very properly put down . A very long discussion ensued upon Mr . Rose's motion , which was seconded by Mr . Martin , for members attending anti-Corn Law and Ministerial meetings , for the purpose of defeating their objects , and substituting tor them the great cause of the people . '

      Mr . Pitkethly ,, Dr . M'Douall , and Mr . Ridley deemed it injudicious for menioers of the Convention to mix themselves up with the opposition given to those meetings . As individuals , they might , if they pleased , atteud , aud , if possible , defeat them , but they should first well consider whether they had strong hopes of success . Mr . Wall was satisfied that tho working classes would be defeated at meetings held in the day ; but they would undoubtedly succeed at meetings held at night , as he himself proved at the Crown and Anchor . ( Hear , hear . ) The men of Southwark and Stepney Green would at all times be able to carry their objects . The previous question was moved oil Mr . Roses and Mr . Morgan ' s motions , both of which were similar in their objects , and was carried .

      Mr . Barmby moved that those members of the Convention acquainted with the representatives of their districts be required to wait upon them , and canvass them in favour of the political prisoners . The motion iurther insisted that the delegates should exert all their influence over their different representatives in obtaining their votes in favour of the petition . Mr . Wall seconded the motion , and | a * id that at the meeting hold the previous evening in 8 t . Pancras parish , fire delegates were appointed to wait upon Lord Teignmouth , and Sir Benjamin Hall , and influence their votes in favour ol the petition . The motion was carried , aud the Convention rose at seven o'clock .

      THURSDAY , Mat 13 . The members met this morning for the reception of petitions , letters , &o . » Tfae following letters were read . From Heywood , Bigned John Heywood , states that a petition was forwarded containing 2 , 828 signatures , and that a great portion of the people were so disgusted with the treatment they experienced , that they would not petition the Parliament of scoundrels ; from Suiton , and Ashfield , auuouncing that the petition from that place contained the signatures of 1 , 610 males , and 1 , 360 femalesi— from Lewes , anuouncing that the petition from that town contained 180 names—fro n Cardiff announcing that two petitions were fo - warded , one for the pardon of Frost , William , and Jones ; and the other for the release of all pihtical prisoners . Tho first contained 720 name s , and the

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      ether the names of 1 , 078 males , and 498 females The letter accompany ing these petitions was signed £ . Waddington . From Dumferline , signed Connor , states that the petition from that place had 4 , 543 signatures—fnom Banbury , signed Collet , announcing that a petition was forwarded for Frost , Williams and Jones—from Colne , signed Josiah Watson , stating that the petition from that town was in favour of the Charter , Frost , Williams , and Jones , and the release of all political prisoners ; from Plymouth , signed Richard Sleight , stating that the petition contained 854 male and 400 female signatures . The writer of ths letter complained of the apathy of the men of Devon and Cornwall who were slaves to the aristocracy and moneyocracy . In Cornwall there were 30 , 000 miners . From Gloucester , signed John Redaney , stating that-the memorial in favour of Frost , WilJiams and Jones , and all political prisoners , contained 1 , 427 signatures ; from Middieton , signed John Barrowfield ,

      stating that he forwarded thirteen sheets of a petition containing 1 , 495 in favour of Frost , Williams , and Jones and all political prisoners ; from Burnley , signed Christopher Webster , announcing that the petition contained 3 , 000 signatures ; from Tiverton , signed F . Horns , stating that the petition was forwarded ; from Bradford , signed by H . Barnett , stating that the petition had 29 , 000 signatures , that the people of Bradford would pay the expenses of sending up the petition , and that the Corn Law Repealers had been told by the post-master of the town , that they could send free all petitions weighing less than 32 ounces . Mr . Williams handed in ajpetition from Merthyr , containing 11 . 715 signatures . The neatness and masterly manner in which this petition was got up , elicited general admiration . Mr . Morgan read the following letter from Mr . William Williams , M . P . for Coventry : —

      " Gentlemen , —In reply to yeur letter , I beg to state that I shall feel much pleasure in giving every aid in my power to obtain the liberation of the political prisoners incarcerated in the gaols of this ceuntry . " W . WiLLUJis . " To Messrs . Morgan and Morgan Williams . " Mr . Skevington read a letter from Mr . Ponsonby , expressing his willingness to give Mr . Skevington an

      . A petition was received from Brighton . Mr . Morgan stated that in consequence of the neglect of thja people of Leeds to the proper weight of their petition , the one they forwarded Mr . Duncombe co&t £ 1 la . 8 d ., which the Hon . Member paid . He trusted that the people would iu future be careful , and limit the weight of tho petitions to sixteen ounces , which was the weight allowed to go free by the Act of Parliament for the conveyance ot petitions .

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      FROM OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT . Thursday Evening , May 13 . The general impression now is , that the Ministry will not resign , but that they will appeal to the country through the medium of a dissolution ot Parliament . At this moment , meetings are holding in Stepney , Southwark , and other places , for the purpose of creating public excitement in favour of the Corn Laws , the voluntary principle , and against church extension ; so that thoy may be tests of the liberal principles of candidates at the meetings on tho nextgeneralelection , and thusthe friends of the Whigs hope that they will be enabled to defeat the Chartists . There is not a parish vestry composed of

      Whig retainers , that is not holding parochial meetings with the sama view . Daniel O'Connell has issued his ukase to the Irish people , commanding simultaneous meetings to assist the " base , the brutal , and tho bloody Whigs . " As a sop to Cerberus the Government , it is said , is lending their aid to the great repeal meeting , convened for to-morrow evening , at the Crown and Anchor , b y the Dictator . Sixteen members of Parliament have promised to attend . In order to keep out tho Chartists , the charges for admission will be half a crown for the platform , a shilling for the gallery , and sixpence for the central seats . The Chartists , will , however , patronise Mr . O'Connell .

      Public Meeting . —Last night , a public meeting was hold at the Chapel , Chapel Place , Broadway , Westminster , for the purpose of calling upon the Legislature to enact ibe People ' s Charter , aud to release all persons confined for political offences , Mr . Pitkethly in tho chair . Tho meeting was addressed by Messrs . Ruffy , Ridley , Skevington , Smart , Morgan Williams , and H . Wheeler . Mr . Williams made a powerful appeal in behalf of Mrs . Frost , and the assembly evinced tho deepest sympathy for Frost , Williams , and Jones , and all the other prisoners . A deputation was appointed by the meeting to wait upou Sir De Lacy Evans and Air . Leader , requiring their support to the memorial . The good cause is progressing rapidly and successfully . The Convention are at this moment about resuming their sittings .

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      The Steamer Prfsident . —Liverpool , Tuesday Morning . —We perceive in Lloyd ' s List of last . night a notice , that the Lord Saumaurez arrived in the river Thames , reports having seen a large steamer , under canvas , no steam , standing to the N . W ., on the 10 th April , in lat . 13 N ., long 33 W . This vessel is very probably tho President , as it is not iu the track of any steamer ' s usual course ; she would , at the above date , have been at sea thirty days . Death of Sir Frederick Johnstone . — Sir Frederick , in company Mr . Borthwick , was , on

      Sunday last , returning to Eglintoun Castle , at which both had been vL-itors for some days , from a dinner party at a geptleman ' s seat a few miles distant . tir Frederick rode forward , and was found by Mr . Borthwick lying on tho ground , and bleeding profusely . Tho latter took him up on his horse , and conveyed him to Eglintoun Castle , where the unfortunate Baronet expired soon after his arrival . An alarm had previously been given at the Castle by Sir Frederick ' s horse galloping up to the stables without a rider , his knees broken , and the saddle much damaged .

      Drkadful Case of Hydrc phobia . —On Tuesday evening , Mr . Baker held an inquest at the London Hospital , on the body of William Lingard , aged seven years , who had been bitten in the heel by a smali dirty white dog three months ago . He expired iu dreadful agony about half-past one o ' clock on Sunday afternoon . Verdict— "Died of hydrophobia through the bito of a dog , but how inflicted there is no evidence to shew . " Diabolical Case oe Stabbing in Kendal . —On the evening of Sunday , the 9 th instant , the town of Kendal was thrown into the utmost consternation by a report that a man had been stabbed in the breast and abdomen whilst engaged in a pugilistic combat . On enquiry it appeared that a person of the name of

      John Robinson , a carrier ' s porter , employed by Mr . Machel , had met a person in the streets of the name of Noble , who follows a like avocation , when an ebullition of angry feeling from both parties ensued . Robinson after this retired to the New Inn publichouse , to # which place he was followed by Noble , when almost immediately afterwards Noble struck his opponent . A fight was the result . Thexton , the landlord of the inn , then interfered , when Robinson was thrown over a wooden form , and during the strife was stabbed twice in the breast and once in the abdomen . He called aloud " that he was stabbed , " and on an examination taking place it was found that a frightful gash had been made in the

      lower part of the belly so as to cause his bowels considerably to obtrude . It was likewise ascertained that two deep wounds had been inflicted on his breast . Surgical aid was immediately sent for , when the surgeons at once pronounced the injuries to be of uuch a nature as to place the life of Robinson in the greatest jeopardy . Thexton , the landlord , and Noble , were then taken into custody , to await an examination before the magistrates , which was to take place on Tuesday . It is rather singular , that after most diligent search being made by the police , no weapon was discovered by which tho frightful cuts could have been made .

      Loss of the Ship William Brown , from Liverpool to Philadelphia . —Havre , May 10 . — The Louis Philippe , New York packBt-ship , has this moment arrived . Information having reached the town that some shipwrecked seamen were on board , the report became general that they belonged to the President , and the excitement was beyond all description . On the arrival in dock , however , a strong body of the gendarmerie were in waiting , and immediately took into custody the mate and eight of the crew of the ship William Brown , bound from Liverpool to Philadelphia , which was sunk by an iceberg in the latter pan of last mouth , for as yet I cannt > t give you precise dates for anything except that these men were taken from the

      Crescent , which vessel had picked them up ic their long-boat . But a tale of horror is to be told about them . It appears when the vessel struck , thirtythree passengers , the mate , and eight of the crew , took to the long-boat : the captain , three of the crew , and eleven passengers , took to the jolly-boat ; the rest sunk with the vessel . The boats parted in the night . Some days after the mate and crew determined ( aa they say in order to lighten the boat ) to throw seventeen of the passengers overboard , which they accomplished , and some of the most horrid and revolting scenes took place . There were two brothers and sister of one family ; the

      brothers were thrown over , and the sister jumped in after them . One fine boy begged for a few minuteS to say his prayers ; they refused , and hurled him into the sea at ouce . Some clung to the sides of the boat praying for mercy ; but their hands were cut off , and they were pushed into the deep . Fifteen ladies and two men remained in the boat . One hour after this massacre tho Crescent fell in with the boat , and saved the survivors of the horrid deed . The passengers remained on board the . Crescent , the crew arrived in the Ville de Lyon ; they are now under examination before the American Consul . The joll y-boat has not been heard of . The dates of the Ville de Lyon have been anticipated by the Acadia .

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      BELPEB—Chartism ia rapidly pronegain . here , maugre aU _ opposing force . The exertim 3 Mr . Bairstow , m this neighbourhood , have W verysuccessful . He lectured in the Market-nW on Friday evening , to a large concourse , and wit ? much effect . He also preached in the Market-pSc on Sunday , to an immense audience , and with much prospect of successful efficacy . w ? i /^^^ fF *? ^* . the weekly meefo j ? of the Working Men ' s Association , a resolution ww passed expressing sorrow at viewing the letter ^? Mr Hetheruurton , imputing base and uncharitahli motives to Mr . O'Connor and the Editor of th ! Northern Star , and promising their support to both so long as they continued the peopled advocates

      RICHMOND- Thunder Storm .-Ou Friday the 7 th instant , Richmond and th © neighbourhowf were Visited by a severe thunder storm , accomnanied bv ram and hail . During its continuance * horse belonging to Messrs . Dalton , of Richmond S ? - v W the P'lK 6 ^ the Rev . T . Holme , of Kirby Mill * were killed by the electric fluid and two or three horses in the neighbourhood were much damaged . Two of the family of Mr . Naylor of Stainton , were struck by the lightning , but are now we are happy to say , recovered .

      WUJSratOW . —A . correspondent writes us that on Sunday last , on the occasion of sermons beine preached for the benefit of the choir and organist there being only ten shillings for the organist the ' minister proposed that the organist should be paid from the Church-rates . This was resisted by a churchwarden ; who , however , expressed his readiness to take the sense of the ratepayers on the subject , to which the minister assented , saying that " the great ratepayers of the townshi p , had promised their support and to compel their men . "

      SUNDEEliAND . —State cf Trade . The people of Sunderland who are favoured with an exemption from the misery which has been the portion of their brethren and fellow countrymen generally , have at length felt the pinching of the screw . A few swindling speculators , aided by the rsg * merchants , have for some years maintained afictitious prosperity ; but the bubble , could be blown no longer it has burst , and many a great ox has now dwindled ' to a frog . Thousands of workmen are out of employment . The shopkeepers can find plenty of customers , but no cash .

      MANCHESTER . —Mr . Hunt ' s Monument . — There will be a meeting of the friends and committee of Mr . Hunt's monument , in Dr . Scholfield ' s Chapel , Every-Ptreet , Manchester , on Wednesday evening next , May the 19 th , when all who have subscriptions in hand are requested to send them by a delegate to the meeting . The worthy Doctor will give it a place in his grave yard , ana it will contain a site of four Fquare yards on the base , and when finished will be six yards high , which will require about £ 100 . Thirty pounds are already in hand . The Radicals throughout England , Ireland , and Scot * land , will no doubt most cheerfully assist in completing the werk . A correspondent asks , where the sums are that were collected at his death at Ashton , Oldham , Preston , Bolton , Stockport , Middloton , Newcastle , Rochdale , Leeds , Birmingham , London , &c .

      KEIGHIfETT . —On Wednesday last , the National Petition for the release of Frost , &o . was sent off with upwards of 5 , 000 signatures attached . They were those of adult persons alt honourably procured , and a great number more might have been obtained if a little more time could have been granted . The labouring class here have learned one-good and useful lesson by going round with the National Petition . They have learned that the middle class are almost entirely dead to the feelings of humanity , as far as the poor are concerned .

      BRADFORD . —A Man in the Water . — Ou Monday morning , about one o ' clock , the patrole during their round heard frequent cries of '" lost / when , aftergoingin thedirectionof the sound forsome distance , they to their utter astonishment discovered a person of the name of Robert Shepherd , a shopkeepurj ' rom Horton , breast high in the Bradford beck , which was at the time much swollen by the fall of rain . Being in a state of intoxication he had by some mistake got into the beck , but how or when he could not account for . He was brought on shore , and recovered after an hour had elapsed .

      Petition for Frost , Williams , and Jones . —The petition for the release of the Welch patriots has received upwards of twenty-nine thousand signatures in Bradford and neighbourhood . The Corn Law petition , with all the intimidation that has been used by the different manufacturers , has received little more than seventeen thousand , although every artifice has been made use of for the purpose of obtaining signatures . Electioneering Movement . —The Tories here are making arrangements ( in case of an election ) for bringing out John Hardy , Esq ., as a candidate for the borough . A meeting of the friends of that gentlemau was held at the Talbot Inn , on Monday evening last .

      Inquest . —On Friday week , an inquest was held at the Manor Hou ? e Inn , on the body of an aged man , named H indie , who came to his death by a fall of earth and stones , in a stone quarry , at Idle . The accident happened on Tuesday , and he was removed to the Bradford Infirmary , where he lingered till Wednesday . The jury returned a verdict of accidental death . HULZi . —Mr . Robert Firth . —This person , who has lately been somewhat conspicuous in his efforts to do his little best to put down Chartism , writhing under the castigatious which

      he has brought upon himself , has contributed towards the fund which his former efforts injured , one pound—we suppose by way of buying , as well as begging , pardon . He has also given his consent to the holding of a ball , in his room , for the benefit of the victim-families , provided it be conducted on teetotal principles . The best evidence of repentance is restitution , when full and fairly made , but we do not think that to be the case in this instance . Mr . Firth has injured these defenceless families to an amount much greater than that of his forced and ungraciously offered restitution .

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      WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET . ( BY EXPRESS . ) Friday , May 14 . —The arrivals of Wheat are moderato , and business is very limited , without alteration in price . Oats and Shelling dull sale , and Beans in limited demand , at former prices . Leeds Corn Market , Tuesday , May 11 . — -The arrivals of Wheat , Barley , and Oats to this day s market are smaller than last week . Beans larger . There has been very little alteration in fine fresh Wheat , but all other descriptions have been very dull sale . There has been little alteration in Barley . Oats and Beans in limited demand , at last week s prices . THE AVERAGE PRICES FOR THE WEEK

      ENDING May 4 , 1811 . Wheat . Barley . Oats . Rye . Beans . Peas , Qra . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs . 1623 570 458 0 242 0 £ s . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . 3 3 0 | 1 12 1 | 1 3 & 2 0 0 0 1 17 Hi 0 0 0 Leeds Cloth Markets .-There has not been auy greater quantity of business done in the Cloth Hailf , on the two last market days , than there was in the week previous . Manufactures are not doing mncn , consequently stocks are not very greatly increasing j it is . however , clear that goods have accumulated , ana with'the present supply and demand , must continue to do so . The working classes are not , generally quite destitute of employment , but they are working short time , and to an extent which leaves them lu » e to spare from their earnings , a fact which the shopkeepers generally can abundantly testify .

      Bradford Market , Thursday , May 13 . — Worn Market . —This market assumes no better aspect , and the consumption of Wool is decreasing . Lntn is a gradual decline in prices . Yarn Market-lao amount of business done is only limited , and prices barely , supported . We regret to leamthat a large number of woolcombers have been discharged irom various respectable and extensive spinning establisnments during the last two weeks ; also that several houses have stopped a considerable portion ot tneir machinery , and that others wil be compelled , to adopt the same course in self-defence . ¦ *™* Mahet .-Wo have no perceptible difference m the demand for goods to-day . Wo hear nothing ; but complaints among the manufacturers , all /« « e 1 ?* that their exertions are unprofitable , ano ior mo most part attended with loss .

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), May 15, 1841, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct706/page/8/