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TRAGICAL OCCURRENCE IN ALDERMANBURY . ] TI ? a . j > 3 * OP ¦ ' ¦ PTtgR fTtrr . -tvttiaf j A 2 CD SUICIDE OF THE IUTHEB . Ob Sunday morning , at & quarter to nine o'clock , one of the most appalling and tragical event ? that has taken place in the City within our memory occurred . The prinripal actor i& the melancholy affair was a man named George Lucas , and the scene of the frightful act was at the house , No . 3 , Ziongardens , Aldermanbury . Prom the fact 3 which we were enabled to collect , H appears that Lucas , who was tkirty-eigat yeara of » ge , occupied the honss in question , and let out all parts of it but the kitchen and attics ; avid his family consisted of his wife and three children : namely ,
George , a fine boy , aged ten years , Ann , aged seven ; and Alfred , aged four ; and Ann Hammond , the niece of Mr . Lucas , aged eighteen . Lucas , who is described as a steady , sober , and treli-condacted man , had been employed for tn&BV years as vrxrekonsem * n in different situations in tile City , bnt owing to the slackness of trade has been ont of employ for the last ax months . This circumstance nas preyed so heavily upon Ms mind that he ha 3 once or twice lately expressed his fears that he would l * y violent bands upon himself ; and upon those occasions his wife , who is a very decent and sensible woman , used every effort and argument in her power to dissuade him from harbouring such a thonght , and was in hopes that she had succeeded in doJDg so , as he latterly appeared more cheer : nl . The lour h floor or atiic of the house consists of three
bed-rooms , the first of which was occupied by Lucas and iis wife as a bed-room ; tie second by the eldest boy , Greorge , who slept in a small cot ; and the third by the two youngest and Ann Hammond . At seven o ' clock on Sunday morning Lncas got up and went down stairs asnsnal , leaviiig his wife in bed , aod in a few minutes after was followed by Ann Hammond , who also left the two yoimger children asleep ; and at eight o ' clock Mrs . Lucas came downstairs , and found her husband and niece . Ai this time Lucas was employed in cleaning his boots , and those of his children , and up to a quarter to nine o'clock nothing particular was observable in bis znaxner more than nsnaL When be bad done cleaning the boats and shoes , he shaved himself in the
kitchen , and when he had done , Mrs . Lucas , having still some fears of bi 3 laying violent hands upon himself , asked him if she should put up his razors for him ? He replied that he wonld put them up himself ; and , having wiped the one he was using , he went to the drawer for the purpose , as Mrs . Lucas supposed , of putting them np ; but . as it afterwards appeared , he did not do so ; and from this circumstance , there can be no doubt that at this time he contemplated the frightful act which he in a few moments afterwards became the principal actor of . It was his custom on every Sunday morning to
bring his children down stairs to be dressed prepartory to taking them to ciroreh , and at the time before mentioned he asked his wife in the calmest manner if he should go up for the children ! and she requested he wonld . He then proceeded to the attic , and as it appeared , his first victim w vs the little girl Ann ^ who he wrapped up in a ahawL and carried from th = > further bed room to that in which himself and his wife had slept , and placing her on the front of the bed cut her throat from ear to ear . He next carried the little boy Alfred to the same place , and placing him on the bed , also cut his throat in the same manner .
The eldest son was his last victim , and there is no donbt from the fact of his having one stocking and garter on , that the poor little fellow was in the act of dressing when his wretched father summoned him to destruction . It would seem here , from the carpet in the passage leading from the room in which he had slept , to that of the third rooni where he was murdered , being rolled up in many places , that the poor little fellow had struggled very hard , and his cries were so loud as to be heard in the next house . However , on getting him inside the door , his wretched father cut his throat , and then his own , as
both fell close together , the boy on his left side , and the murderer on his right ; both heads rot being more than six inches apart . Mrs . Lucas , thinking that her husband was up-stairs much longer than was necessary , sent her niece from the kitchen to see what was dttaining him , and the girl , on going along the passage , saw the younger boy on the side of her aunt ' s bed , with bis throat cut as nas been before described . She instantly shrieked out for assistance , and Mr . Pearson , a gentleman occupying apartments on the next floor , ran up-stairs with Mrs . Luca ? , when the appalling sight above described presented itself .
An alarm was instantly given , and pclice-con ^ table R- Andrews , loo , who was on the beat , ar . d W . H . Wallace , 6 , proceeded up-stairs , but the fury of the unhappy man had accomplisbsd its object in so determi&ed a manner that death in each case must hare been inftantaneons . The scene that presented itself in the third room bs files description . The razor with which the murderer effected his pnrposc was held firmly in his ri » : ht hand , with its prin : resting on the right cheek of the poor boy . On the policeman entering , the blood was still flowing from the wounds , and an immeasity lay bdow the bodies , but the constable d : d not feel
warranted in disturbing either . The feelings of Mrs . Lucas on beholding the scene may be better imagined than described , and considerable fears were for some time ntertaiued that she was wholly bereft of reason , but , by the soothing influence of several ladies in the neighbourhood , Bhe soon became calmed . Mr ; . Stephens , a lady residing next door to Lncas's was in her attic at the time , and hearing the dreadful screams of the children , she knocked violently at tie wall , and fearing that something serious was the matter , hastened down stairs and went in to acquaint Mrs . Lnca 3 of her suspicions , but at this moment the murders were discovered .
The melancholy event having gained immediate circulation , a great crowd of persons soon collected , and many were anxious to get a viaw of the bodies , but the police on duty prevented their curiosity beiru ; gratified . Major Law , the Superintendent of the City Police , armed at ten o ' clock , and gave directions to the constable that the bodies were to remain in the same sknarion in which they were found , until viewed by a coroner's jury .
TVBJSSR EASUCCLABS . Mr . Lucas , who is described as isving been a remarkably steady , sober , and well-conducted man , hid been employed as warehouseman and clerk for ma . ny years past in the city of London ; bui owing to tee depression in trade , he has been out of a situation for the last three months , which appears to hiTe preyed a great deal on his mind , and he has been in a despoEding state for some time pa . « . He formerly held a situation in the service of Messrs . Bassett and Co ., carpet-warehousemen , of Woodetreet , Cheapside , and witbia the la = t few weeks entered upon the duties of a clerkship at the floorcloth manufactory , Westminster Bridge-road . For some unexplained cause , it appears he found himself incompetent to fulfil the duties of this last situation , and he left it in consequence on Saturday week last , and again sought the aid of his friends to procure him another .
An extraordinary circumstance , as showing that ihe wretched man must have premeditated the awful catastrophe of which lie nas been the instrument , was related by one of the gentlemen resident in the hooie , who had used some endeavours to obtain him a situation . On meeting Luras on Saturday evening , and replying tobiB enqniry that he had not yet Rscceded in hearing of anything for him , Lucas rejoined , " O , well , no matter , my mind is made up then . " Mr . M'Lellan , the parish colketor , states that hs has bees quite persuaded for some time past that the mind of Lncas was affected—that on a late occasion he ( Lucas ) calkd upon him and requested khn to introduce him to some party to take the
house in Ziori-square eff Ms bands , and tbat having done so , in the course of a few days Lncas objected altogether to let , and said it was his determination to occcpy the house himself . Many other instances of most extraordinary conduct on the part of the deceased , are abo mentioned by tie neighbours , and thtre appears to be little donbt that his intellect must have been impaired for some time past . About half-past " one o ' clock the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor arrived alone to make inquiries , and a * 3 an interview with Mr . Green , the brother of Mrs . Lnea 3 . His Lordship gave immediate directions to s *> nd for h : 3 own medical man , Mr . Adam Bell , of Walbrook , to attend on Mrs . Lncas , and shortly afterwards rtturned to the Mansion-house .
Tie bodies of the deceased were ordered to remain undisturbed nmil after the inquest . All applications to view the melancholy scene by the public were mtt with a refusal , but every facility was afforded to those attending professionally for the newspapers . Mr . Lncas is said to have been amest kind husband and indulgent father , and it does not appear that his circumstances were at all embarrassed—the apprehension of poverty alone being the only assignable cause for his committal of trie rash deed .
THE UQ . CEST . An inquest on the four bodies was held on Monday afternoon , before Mr . Payne , coroner , and a respect able jury . The evidence adduced corroborated the details above given , in every particular . Mr . Bassett , in whoss employ the unfortunate man had been up to January last , attended and gave htm an excellent character . The jury returned a verdict to the effect that the deceased , George Lucas , had murdered his three children , and then killed himself , whilst in a state of ismporary derangement . - i - . i - 11 - . - i - i ¦ - I , -11- -. mi ^^ B ^ -I , - H i ¦
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STOCKPOET . —On Sunday night last , Mr . J- I > ea < ± , Ct Hj' - ' e . delivered a veiy powerfnl , cohtidcAds ; , and argumentative address to a highly respectable and attentive audience . At the dose ef his lecture , twentythree membeis were enrolled . CHOHLTOK-rPOS-MEDLOCK . YOKK-STBEET . —On Sunday evening , Mr . Jeremiah lane , of Mancbe * tc r , delivered an a £ dres 3 upon tne occurrences of the pc * t * eet
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"YORKSHIRE KENT ASSIZES . CContinued from our third page . ) CROWN COURT , Satubdat , March 12 . ( Before Mr . Baron Rolfe ) William Charlesworth , charged w * , th the mnrder of Charles Bmns , at B . rstal . Fe ^ nd Gnilty of manslaughter . To be imprisoned six weeks in the Castle ; Robert Thompson , charged with the murder of Anthony Chapelow , at S ' . artforth . Found Guilty of manslaughter . ' The Court rose alyjut eight o ' clock . Monday , Makch 14 . James Drake ., who had pleaded guilty to aburglsry , was ec-ttenced to be transported for fifteen years . Andrew jifaclean , who had been convicted of setting fire vo Tairsk Ccnrclh was sentenced to be transported &fteen years .
George Parsons and Charles Alexander Hooley who had pleaded Guilty to a warehouse robbery , were sentenced to be transported for ten years . William Harrison , who had pleaded Guilty to stealing a horse , was sentenced to be transported for ten years . John Harrison , 40 , and Thomas Harrison , 20 , were charged with having , on the 1 st of December last , at Thornton , stolen an ewe sheep , the property of Thomas Bend ; and also charged with having , on the same day , at Eislack , stolen another ewe sheep , the property of Thomas Bond . The prisoners pleaded G-uiliy .
John Carter , 30 , pleaded guilty to two indictments charging him with having at Swinton , stolen two heifers , the property of John Richmond : also with having , on the 20 th of December last , at Azerley , stolen nine ewe sheep , the property of John Kendall : and also with stealing eignt sheep , the property ot John Calvert . George Cropper Smith , 23 , was charged with having , on the 30 th December last , at Halifax burglariously entered ihe dwellieg- house of Samnel Thomas Crook , and stolen five silver spoons ^ a ham , two loaves of spice bread , and other articles . The prisoner pleaded guilty . Charks Thompson , 21 , and Henry Lofthouse , 20 , were charged with , iaving , on the 12 ih of January last , at S&efii-Jd , broken into the dwelling-house of Thomas Suirley , avid stolen oOlbs . of tobacco , and a quantity of raw sugar . Thompson pleaded Guilty .
Gtorge Swainson , 35 , was charged wiih having , on the 29 : h of January last , at Silkstone , stolen a sheep , the property of Robt . Couldwell Clarke . The prisoner pleaded Guilty . Anthony Clark , 38 , pleaded guilty to having stolen i-pto sheep , at Baildon , the property of Samuel Robert Smith , 26 , was charged with having , on the 20 th of January , 1841 , at Wakefield , nnlawfully married Eliza Morton , Sarah Hardaker , his former wife , being then alive . The prisoner pleaded Guilty .
HCBDEE . William Lodge and Joseph Lodge ( brothers ) , and John Lodge , a nephew of the other two , were indicted for the wilful murder of Thomas Depledge , of the parish of Darfield , in this county , on the 11 th of October last . The nephew waa indicted as an accesory before the fact , the others as principals . . Mr . Kvowlss , Mr . Pashlet , and Mr . Ovehknd , conducted the case for tfce prosecution ; Mr . Roebcck defended the nephew John , and Mr . Wilkiks appeared for the other prisoners .
From tne-statemeBt of Air . Knowles to the jury , it appeared that the prisoners are all farming labourers , and reside , the two first at Wombwell , and the nephew at Goldsthorpe , near Barnsley . About eight o ' clock on the evening of the 11 th of October , which was Bawley fair , two men named Milnes and Marsden , were returning from the fair , and had got as far as Naesboreugh , on the road from Barnsley , towards Lancaster , when they overtook Joseph and John Lod ^ e on horseback . Some women were walkiug on the causeway , and Joseph bad one of hi 3 children on the pummel of the Baddle before him . A quarrel arose , eith « r from Bome stones being throwD . or from some observations
made by Milnes upon Joseph ' s borsa , upon which he pave-the child to one of the women , and proceeded to horsewhip Marsden , and then got of ? his hor ^ e , and knocked Marsden down , fell upon him , and bit his check . Milnea then interfered , and was kuocked oottd , and bit in the hand . A young man named Jcssop pulJed him away , when ha offered to fij . ht Jc&sop , and then ran off , as was supj > osed , ioT , -ard 3 . Barcsley , without his hat , which either Hjlnes or iiarsdtn took up , and carried with ihem . Liter in the erenirg , the three prisoners came to a public-house near Ardsley , wiit-re they went in , and , looking round , ii ; d they are not here . " Joseph ' s face and thirl were blood v . One asked what was
tae matter , when Wiiham said they were looking for some men who had stolen Joe ' s hat , and if they could not find them in any public-house , John knew where one of them lived , and they would have his liver out . They then proceeded towards Goldsthorpe , ai ^ d t hen to the Ring of Bells at Darfield Bridge . This was not the direct road to Wombwell , but they could get that way . Here they found Milnes and Marsden in the back kitchen , with Lodge's hat on the t 3 ble . Joseph Lodge took it np and said , " This is minr , and I'll make it a dear ' un to you . " Other angry words followed , but the bystanders interfered io prevent violence- The Lodges then went into the front kitchen , and sat in a window where they could see icto the back kitchen , through the door-way . They keps the door open . After a time they went out aud placed themselves near the house , at the corner of a lane called Penfold-lane .
boon aiier Milnes and Marsden , and five or six other persons , went out to go home , besides two women , and three men on horseback , lor a little time they kept together in consequence of a hint ihe landlord dropped respecting the LoJges , but soon growing tired of a&low pace , the horsemen went forward . Then Milnes and Marsden got on , and met the deceased , Depledge , who Iivea in that direction . In appearance and dress he resembled Milnes . In a lew minutes the Lodges passed quickly , and the party who had kept together , tearing mischief ,
pushed on . Soon after a heavy blow was heard , and abont one hundred yards further on they found Depledge lying on the road weltering in his blood , which was flowing copiously from his nose , ears , and mouth . He was then insensible , and expired before rney could take him to a honse . At the same time they heard ihe Eound of feet going in the direction of Woiiibweil , and Milnes and Ma-rsden svrore that iwi > men had run past them , one of whom was Joseph Lod ^ e . Both had sticks . They did not hear any one struck before the Lodges passed , which was accountsd for by the wind being in their
laces . - - Certain depositions made by John Lodge before the coroner ' s inquest , where he was examined as a witnes .- , and before he was put in charge himself , were tendered as evidence against him , but after considerably discussion were withdrawn . Mr . TVilkjns addressed the Jury on bshalf of the pri .- oners . As to John Lodge , the Learned Judge thought there was no case against him , and directed his accquittal . His Lordship then summed up the case against the other two prisoners , and The Jury , after a short retirement , returned with averaict of manslaughter , against both Joseph and William Lodge . They were sentenced to be transported for fifteen years .
The case of David Hodgson , 22 , and Job Atkinson , 23 , charged with having , on the 18 : h February , at South Milford , caused a riot and assaulted George Acron , Sheriff ^ officer , and Robert Chalk , supeiinteudei c of police , whilo in the execution of their duties in executing a legal warrant , was traversed till the next assizes , and the prisoners were bound ever to appear at that time . The Court rose about seven o ' clock .
Tuesday , Maech 15 . Henry Timms , 30 , was charged with the murder of Wm . Parhic-y , jun ., at Thome . Sir { jbegory Lewi * and Mr . Raine appeared for the -prosecution ; Mr . Wilkixs defended the prisoner . The Juby , after an absence of three quarters of an hour , found the prisoner Guilty of Manslaughter . The Learned Judge said that the Jury bad not incorrectly found a verdict against the prisoner , for a crime that was short of murder . He should pass upon him thehigbeat punishment known to the law in such cases , namely , that he be transported for the term of his natural life , . John Modey , 20 , was charged with the manslaughter of William Beerers , at Great Hougbton , and Charles Cooper , 26 , and J&mes Mann , 20 , who had been out ou bail , were charged with aiding and abetting in the said manslaughter .
Mr . OvEnESDwas for the prosecution , Sir Gregory Lewin defended the prisoners . After the case had been stated Sir Gregoby Lewin said that his learned friend had ftated she caseeo fairly and so trnly that he should advise the prisoners to withdraw their plea , v The prisoners then pleaded Guilty . Two very respectable witnesses were called , who gave the prisoners Mosley and Cooper most excellent characters for humanity and good conduct . They were fertenced to pay a fine of Is . each'to the Qneen , and then to be discharged . Abraham Perry , Z 2 , was charged with , having on the 22 nd of August last , at Hudderafield , stabbed James Lightowlers , with intent to do him Borne grievous bodily harm . Mr . Wilkixs appeared for the prostcation , and Sir Gregobt Lswiy for the defence . The Jury iound the prisoner Guilty .
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JEdtoard Moody , 33 , who had been out on l > ail , was Charged With having on tha 14 ih of October last , at L'seus , Btibbed Samuel Melliaa , with inient to do him some grievous bodily harm . Mr . Hill was for the prosecution ; Mr . Wilkins defended the prisoner . The prisoner was found ffuilty of committing a common assault . He waa sentenced to be imprisoned one month , beginning at the commencement of the assizes . - Wm . Hail , 21 , was charged with having on the 1 st . of August last , at Leeds , feloniously wounded Edward Brown , with intent to do him pome grievous bodily harm . Tha first count charged the prisoner with assaulting the prosecutor with intent to mu ? der .
Mr . Hill and Mr . Ovekend were for the prosecution ; Mr . WiLBiiiS defended the prisoner . The Jury found the prisoner guitlty of a common assault . To be imprisoned in the Castle for six weeks . Julia Clark , 3 d , was charged with the manslaughter of Elizabeth Hargreaves , at Leeds . Sir G . Lewin and Mr . Hall were for the prosecution . Mr . Wilkins defended the prisoner . The prisoner was acquitted .
William Bateman , 18 , waa charged with having on the 9 th of February last , at Thornville , stabbed Tiios . Bateman , with intent to do him some grievous bodily barm . Mr . Hill was for the prosecution . The Jury found the prisoner Not Guilty , they believing it to have been an accident . Joseph Bell , 29 , was charged with the manslaughter of John Dunstan . at Donoaater . The prisoner pleaded Guilty . Sir Ghegohy Lewin briefly stated tiw facts . Guilty . Sfcflienc *> deferred .
Samuel Laycock , 26 , was charged with the manslaughter of Joshua Pickles . Mr . Ashmoke was for the prosecution . The identity of the prisoner was not proved , and he was consequently acquitted . The Court roBe about six o ' clock .
Wednesday , March 9 . Charles Rhodes and Thomas Lealham , who had been convicted of burglary with violence , at Monkbretton , had judgment of death recorded against them , the Judge intimating that they would be transported for life . Timothy Col / ins , 26 , was charged with having , on the 25 ih of December last , at Halifax , stabbed John Stephenson , with intent to do him some grievous bodily harm . Mr . Blahchard waa for the prosecution ; Mr . Roebuck defended the prisoner , who was found Guilty of a common assault . To be imprisoned for two months . WilHam Robinson was charged with the manslaughter of Mary Jolly . Mr . Ashmobe aud Mr . Wasset were for the prosecution , Mr . Wiliuns defended the prisoner .
The Jury , under the direction of the Judge , acquitted the prisoner . Wm . Murray , who had been out on bail , was charged with cutting and maiming Thomas Spivey , at Huddersfield . Mr . Pasuley and Mr . Pickering were for the prosecution ; Mr . Wilkiks defended the prisoner . The prisoner pleaded Guilty . Acquillz Thomas , who had had been out on bail , was charged with having , on the 22 ad of Jnne last , at Halifax , stabbed George Haigh , with intent to do him some grievous bodily harm . Mr . Hill was for the prosecution ; the prisoner was undefended * Guilty . —To be imprisoned in solitary confinement for one month , from the commencement of the assizes .
Wm . Beaumont , who had been out on bail , was charged with stabbing John Kaye , at Shitlington , with intent to disfigure him , or to do him some grievous bodily harm . Air . Hall and Mr . Wright were for the prosecation ; Mr . Wilkins defended the prisoner . Gnilty . Wm . Fieldhouse , who had been out on bail , waa charged with stabbing John Holdsworih , of Bradford . Sir G . Lew in appeared for the prosecution ; Mr . Wilkins defended the prisoner . Not Guilty . Thomas HaddleCon , who had been out on bail , was charged with stabbing Henry Ctarebrough . Mr . Chapman was for the prosecution .
The prosecutor and the prisoner are boys of about tie fame age , viz . thirteen , and reside at Hunslot , n ^ ar Leeds . On the 5 th of October last , about seven o ' clock in the evening , there was a bonfire in a yard near their houses , and there were several boys beside the prosecutor and the prisoner ro&hd the firo roasting some potatoes . A quarrel took place , during which the prisonor stabbed the prosecutor in the side and said ** d—n thee , take that . " The Jury found the prison « r Guilty , but strongly recommended him to mercy . Charles Wai'Jeer , 30 , was charged with having on the I 4 ' . h of July last , at Bradford , feloniously killed a calf , the property of Francis Audsley .
Mr . Ash more and Mr . Hardy were for the prose cutwn . Mr . Wilkins defended the prisoner . Guilty To be transported ten years . The Court rose about eight o ' clock .
Thursday , Makch 17 . mubdeb at sheffield . Henry Rodgers , 32 , was charged with the wilful murtkrof William Stringer , at Sheffield . xMr . Pas > hley and Mr . Ovkbend were for the prosecution ; Mr . Roebuck defended the prisoner . Tho offence wa 3 committed on Sunday the 7 th of November , and was the result of a quarrel , in which deceased had applied some offensive expressions to prisoner ' s wife . The Jury found the prisoner guilty of manslaughter . —Sentence deferred .
MUBDEB AT SHEFFIELD . Robert Nail ( 30 ) was charged with the wilful murder of Mary Nail , his wife , at Sheffield , on the 28 th of November last , by stabbing her with a knife . Sir G . Letvin and Mr . Heaton were for the prosecution ; Mr . Wilkins defended the prisoner . The prisoner and his wife had been married some years , and had led an uncomfortable life , having been separated several times . They had agreed to live together again in October last , and passed some time in comparative quietness , until , on the 28 th of November , the prisoner became intoxicated , he and bis wife quarrelled , and whilst in bed at a sister ' s of the prisoner , he slabbed her in the Bide and killed her . Several witnesses proved the case . The Jury , after retiring a short time , found the prisoner Guilty .
Sentence of death was then passed upon the prisoner in the usual way—the Judge entirely concurriug in the verdict , and leaving the pr soner without the slifihtoat hope of mercy in this world . The prisoner behaved with the greatest unconcern , and leti the dock with a firm etep .
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Richmond . —Mr . C . Connor lectured on Wednesday in last wetk . Bolton . —Mr . Linney lectured on Sunday afternoon . Hebden Bridge . —Mr . Leach lectured on Tuesday , Arsiley . —Mr . Frazir lectured on Monday evening . Jieveral members were enrolled . Loughborough . —The meeting on Monday was addressed by Mes = rs . Pepper , ( Normanton ) Skevington , and others . Fifteen new members were enrolled Dukinfield . —Mr . Redman lectured oa Sunday evening . Two new members were enrolled . H unslet . —llr . Jones lectured on Monday evening .
Bradford Council Meeting . —This body held their usual meeting , at the large room , Butter worths Buildmffs Great excitement prevailed in respect of the Manchester anti-Corn-Law bludgeon men . Resolutions poured in from all quarters expressing confidence in Feargu 3 O'Connor , and denouncing the cowardly attack on a peaceable meeting . Bradford Mcor , —Mr . P . M . Brophy lectured here on Tuet-day evening , in the large rocm of the Janet en Inn . The loom was well crammed , Daisy-Hill . —Mr . P . M . Brophy lectured here on M"iiday evening , to a numerous and attentive audience . Idle . —Mr . Candy lectured here on Monday night , t ) a crowded and attentive audience , and gave geher J satisfaction ; after which he enrolled fourteen new members .
Messrs . Edwards and Arran lectured in the Council Roum , Butterworth's Buildings , on Sunday evening last . Mr . Arran ' s lecture was on Labour and Capital . He handled his subject in a masterly manner . Manningham . —Mr . G . Flinn delivered two able lectures , on Sunday last , in the Cnartist Association Room of this place . Mr . Arran preached an excellent Chartist sermon at Mr . Smith's , Crossley-hali , on Sunday afternoon last , at two o'clock . Sowekby . —The sum of ten shillings was collected here on Sunday , for the Manchester sufferers . DelpH , Saddlewobth . —The Chartists met on Sunday ; Mr . James Pontefract addressed the meeting .
Arnold , near Nottingham . —Mr . Duffy lectured here on Sunday . Bulkington , neab Covbntby . —The National Petition has bean adopted here . ' Dboylsdsn . —Mr . Doyle lectured here on Sanday evening , fhe sum of 6 s . 2 d . | was collected [ for the Manchester victims .
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Baixdon . —Oa Saturday evening latt , Mr . Brophy , late of Dublin , delivered an able and interesting lecture to the inhabitants of this town . BiHGLKY . —Mr . Candy gave an excellent lecture at this place to a crowded and attentive audience on Tuesday evening last . At the conclusion of the leotureBeveral new members wore enrolled . . The Rev . W . V . Jaokson leotured in the Forester ' s Court , Biagley , on Wednesday evening week . Wigan .- —At their last weekly meeting , the Chartists of Wigan resolved , "That the > Chartists ot Wigan will not be responsible for the expence of any Iecturervi 8 itmg this locality unless thejsub-Seoretary invite the same , or the parties intending to pay us a visit write to the sub-Secretary stating their intention . Any persons comiHg at the request of any other parties will not be sanctioned . " ;
Yokk . —Tbiompsal Cab Lottery . —On Tuesday evening , the 15 th instant , the drawing of the abote lottery took place . The number of subscribers amouuted to forty-four . Mr . W » Holder * of Hull , was the winner of the prizei Will that gentleman be kind enough to forward his address to the Secretary at York ? SwADLiNGcoTB . —Mr . W . D . Taylor lectured here on Thursday week . Sixteen new members were enrolled . ^ .: > :. ' : : '¦ - . ; . ¦ ¦ . .. . \ .-.:. ¦¦ :: .. "¦ ¦>• . ; >¦ Briui / tfGHAH . —Steelbouse Lane . — -At the Ship Inn , Sieelhouse Lane , ou Tuesday evening last , it was determined to take the necessary steps towards exposing the cowardly conduct of Messrs . Edindnds , Auwood , and Co ., for their unwarrantable attack on the oha raccer of Mr . J . FussolJ , of Loudou , Which has been often refuted .
Subscriptions . —Cash reoived by Kr , James Guest of Birmingham , for the widows of Williams and Jones : — £ . 8 . d . Bingley . ......,., 0 10 0 Two poor women at Wotton , ( aloucestershire .............. ' . 0 0 6 A few friends at Scarborough 0 30
0 13 6 Todmorden . —Mr . James Leach , of Manchester , visited Todmorden on Monday night , and gave a most - ' spiendid lecture . There were many new inembsra enrolled . Bacup . —Mr . Lunn , from Lancaster , lectured here on Thursday night week . Several new members were enrolled . Cleckheaton . —The National Petition and a series of resolutions , declaratory of just principles of Government , were adopted at a great public meeting held on Thursday , , V Wadsworth Row , —Mr . Candy lectured here on Thursday . Thirteen members were enrolled . Water Head Mills . — 'Mr . Griffia of Manchester , lectured here on Sunday afternoon . The sum ti 5 d . IQid . was collected for the Manchester yictima .
Oldham . —Mr . Griffin leotured here on Sunday evening . : Macclksfield . —Mr . Brown lectured with good effect , and gave great satisfaction . Hyde . —Mr . C . Connor lectured here on Friday . A whale-length Charter reso l ution was passed . Forty-six new members were enrolled . A collection amounting to 20 a . was made for tho Manchester victims .- ¦ . ¦ - ¦ ' . " . ¦ ¦ :. ' ' ' ¦'¦ .. . ' . " : ' . ¦ : , ' - .. , ' . Coventry . —All persons wishing to address the Chartists of Coventry , mutt send a sufficient notice to the secretary , David Haines , Sherborne-street , Spon-street , Coventry . 1 Blackburn . —Mr . Beesley lectured here laBt Monday night ; thirty-six new members were enrolled . -
Leicester . —Our Shaksperean Association of Leicester Chartists now numbers one thousand and fifty . Mr Cooper preached t > a crowded assembly , in the Shaksperean Rooms , oh Sunday . At a large public meeting , held on Monday evening , Messrs . Harrison , of Calverton , and Bairstow , of Leicester , were unanimsly elected to tho Convention . LONDON—Eastern Division of Boot and Shoemakers . —Mr . Martin addressed this body on Sunday evening . Mauylebone . —Last Sunday evening Mr . Cameron lectured to a crowded audience , at 5 , Circus-street , after which three new members were enrolled . A collection of 12 s . was nado up for the sufferers in thecause of liberty at Manchester .
St . Pancras . —A public meeting was held on Monday evening , at the Ytstry Rooms of the Parish of St . Pancras , to adopt the National Petition . The place waa crowded to excess . Mr . Farrer occupied the chair . Excellent speeches were made by Messrs . Pelling , Mead , Dr . Wade , Nicholson , M'Douall , Ferris , Hodges ^ Lucas and Purvis . Thk Chartist Shoemakers held a tea and ball on Monday , at the Social Hall , John-street . Several excellent speeches were made . The tea was served up in good style ; ddncing was maiutainfcd with great spirit to an early hour , arid considerable curiosity was excited by several * ' bonnie Scots '" tripping down the fantastic mazes of the daace in the characteristic garb of their native land . T « e Concert Room was also graced by some " lowland lassies , " who sang with thrilling effect .
China Walk , Lambkth . —Mr . Benbow lectured on Sunday evening . Hojierton . —Ruffy Ridley lectured at the Coach and Horses on Tuesday last . Preliminary Meeting of electors of the parish of St . GeorgeVoutward , at Mr . Thornton'a Coffeerooms , Brompton , to form a junction between the middle and working classes ^ on the basis of the principles of the People ' s Charter , Dr . Wade was called to the chair , and . tho objects of the association , embracing the six points of the Charters agreed to . Mr . Westertoa then proposed that the association should be styled the "St . George ' s Parliamentary Reform Association ;'" several ether names were l
then discussed , when at tho suggestion of Messrs . Wheeler and Austin , it was ultimately agreed that itshould be named the ¦ ' * Westminster Charter Association . " Mr . Austin , solicitor , highly approved of this decision ; he was deputed by the St . Martin ' s anti-Corn Law Association to attend this meeting , and he had no doubt thoy would receive the support of that , and of the St . Ann ' s Association ; he was very happy to see a talented young man present , ( Mr . Wheeler ) , who at his association , on the previous eveiling , had so ably advocated tho prineiples of the Charter . Mr . Aufct . n , in an able manner , then expressed his approval of the principles for which
they were contending . Dr . Wade then a . bly addressed the meeting , and Messrs . Henderson , Westenon , Dr . Wade , Thomas Barnott , Sampson , and Austin , were appointed a committee , with power to add to their number . Mr . Westeiton waa appointed secretary , and Mr . Henderson , treasurer . To suit the convenience of Mr . Austin , who is the secretary , and other members of the St . Martin ' s Reform and Registration Association , which meets on Thursday evening , it was resolved , ' ^ That for the present the Association Bhould meet every Wednesday evening , at Mr . Thorntan ' s Coffee rooms , Brompton . " Hit or Miss , West-street , Globe Fields ! . —Mr . Wheeler lectured here on Sunday evening ,
New Locality , Rose Twig Folly . ^ -Messrs . Rouse and Wheeler addressed a meeting here on Sunday , and seyeral names were enrolled . Cahpeaters' Akms , Brick Lane . —An interesting discussion took place here on Sunday , arid a subscription was entered into for the widowa Brown , Williams , and J 0116 S . Crowrrand Anchor , Cheshire-street , Waterloo Town . —An adjourned meeting of weavers was held here on Saturday evening , when a vote of censure was passed i ^ pon Messrs . Hornsby , Brit ton , and Fox , for maliciously misrepresenting the meeting addressed by Feargus O'Connor , on Feb . 2 nd . Mr . Farrer leotured here on Sunday evening , to the boot and shoemakers of the Towor Hamlets , Goldbeaters' Arms , Old St . Pancras Road . — Mr . Ruffy Ridley lectured here on Sunday .
Tailors , Three Crowns , Richmond-street . —Dr . M'Douall addressed a crowded assembly on Sunday last . Several members joined . Shoemakers , Clock House , Castle-street , Leicester Square . —On Sunday evening Mr . Leigh lectured here . Teetotallers , Crown Coffke House , Beakstreet . —Mr . Mee addressed the people here on Sunday last . . ¦; : Archery Rooms , Bath Place , New Road . —Dr M'Douall leotured here to a crowded audience on Sunday evening . At its close , Mr . Mead , in his usual humourous and talented manner , addressed the meeting . Eight members were enrolled . ; Chartist Masons , Druby Lane . —Mr . Spurr lectured on Saturday evening . :
Ship and Blue Coat Boy , Walworth Road . — Mr . Ruffy Ridley lectured here on Monday evening , on the principles of the Charter , and was much applauded . Coach and Horses , HoMERTON . — -On Tuesday evening , Mr . Ruffy Ridley lectured on the Corn Laws , to a numerous audience . ; ; Horns , Crucifix Lank . —At the meeting on Men " day last , twelve new membersJoined . Mr . Joslyn delivered a lecture last Sunday evening on Government , in the Political and Scieutifie Institute , Old Bailey .
Thk O'Bhikn Press Committee met last Monday evening , at , the Dispatch Coffee House , Bride-lane , Fleet-street . It was resolved that this Committee do recommend each Charter locality in London , to have a lecture delivered in their respective places of meetiDg , for the benefit of the O'Brien press , and this Committee do provide lecturers . Norwich . —At a public meeting held on Saturday , Mr . John Campbell , general secretary , was Hnajiimonsly elected for the ConTention .
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M ? TflblJaBOyD .- ^ Mr . '; Candy lectured on Friday week- ' - .: ' .. ; "' ¦ , : " W }' ; - ' ¦ ' - " : " . " . ' . ' / ' ' :: ..: ' ' "' : ¦• ¦;¦"' : ¦¦ Shepfisid--Mr .-T . ' -B . Smith lecinrod to crowded audiences at the Political Institute , on Sunday afteronon and evening , and on Monday and Tuesday evenings . Mneh satisfaction was expressd . RoTiiBBHAMr--Mr . T . l ? v Smith lectured on ^ Vednesday evening , to a crowded audience . At the dose of iis lecture , six new members were enrolled . The cause goes on gloriously ; every inetting night brings new members . /; .. ' , ;;•; KiBKHEATdN . —itftr . J . Ibbotson , of Bradford , lectured to a crowded audienoe on Monday evening . ; :, ¦ •;; . ; . ' .. ¦¦; . '¦¦ V- \ - ¦ : -r :. " . ; - : ' . v : -
HcDDERSFiEU ) . —At the public ^ meeting in the Guildhall , F ; O'Connor , Eaq ., and MessrSi George Binns , and Lawrence JPitketely , was elected to the Contention , after which , Mr . Jones lectured with muoh applause .
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IMPORTANT MEETING OF TRADES DELEGATES . On Monday evening , the adjourned meeting of delegates from the trades of Manchester , was held at the Hop Pole Ins . Mr * Hutchinson , delegate from the Smiths , was called to the chair , and Mr . Campbell chosen to act as Secretary pro . tern . / : The first business was to examine the credentials . The following is a list of the delegates present , and the shops , trades , and associations they represent : — John Pearson and Samuel Law , from the Bricklayers ; Edward Cassidy and Thomas Winterbottoca , Silk Dyers ; John H « nry Dandy , Glass-cutters , Hulme ; Messrs . Buxton and Higginbottom ,
Engravers ; William White and James Dixon , Het herington and Lees , Mechanics ; Walter and Seaton , Joiners ; William Walker and Francis Varty , Steward-street Chartists ; Matthew M'Farlane , Calico Printers , Pendleton j John Wili ims and William Tillman , Chartisi a of Chorlton and Hulme ; James Stansfield , Shoe-makers and Tailors ; Patrick CoChrane , Weavers , Booth-street Mill , SaJford ; Joseph Pullen and Joseph Chadwick , Smallwa , re Weavers ; ColUera and Cheetham ' s Mill , James Hardman and James Stansfield , overlookers of the weaving , spinning , and card rooms ; Boothstreet Mill , Jonathan They and John CannoB , FusT tian Cutters ; Thomas Taylor , Bridgewater Foundry ; Jamea Buckly aud John Broadhur . it , Langworthy , Brothers and Co , ; Thomas Riftkin and John Millar , Chartists of Salford ; Edward Allen , Chartists of Hollingwood and Failsworth :
Valentine Humphreys , Duke of Cumberland Boot and Shoe-makers ; John Powers Richardson , Journey ' inen Tailors , Messrs . Richardson ; Thomas Storkey and Henry Liddle , Hydraulic Packfers ; James Morris and James Oswald , Anti-bread Tax Association ; James Cartledgo and Gabriel Hargreaves , Brown-street ChartiEts ; Jeremiah Lane and John Campbell , Redfern-street Chartists ; Richard Cassvdy , Buty , Dyers ; James Newton , Marsland ' s Mule Spinnera ; Alexander Moon and Richard Grayston , Sawyers ; John Bell and William Wells , Fairhurn ' s MeoLanJcs ; Heury Coffin , D . Smith , William Warren aud Wm . Mprris * Patriscroft Mechanics ; David Morrison and William Norris , Eccles Chartists ; Mr . Warren , Uuiveraal Suffrage and Vote by Ballot Association ; there ware two delegates from the Operative Painters , whose names we did not obtain . :
Mr . Rankin asked Mr . Warren where the association which he represented met , as he had not heard of the existence of such society before ? Mr . "VVarren said in reply , that the committee met at a Temperance Coffee House , and produced credentials signed by Potter Junior aad another gentleman . The Chairman then laid before the delegates briefly the objebt of the present meeting ; hoping they would aitow every one a fair hearing , and he had no doubt but tho busino ^ s would be discussed in a calm and dispassionate manner . A motion was made that no one be allowed more than fifteen minutes , and to spoak but once upon one resolution . An amendment was moved for five minutes only , and to speak but once upon one resolution . The motion was withdrawn , and the amendment carried .
The Delegate from the silk dyers was instructed to say that his constituents would come out for tho People ' s Charter , for nothing less , and would allow no appendage The calico priniera , the Charier ; nothing Zees nor nothing mixed with it . Mr . Morris ^ of the Anti-Bread Tax Society , wished to know why they wanted to alter what bad been done at the other two meeetines , where they resolved to coma put for both questions ? Mr . John Campbell explained by stating that what was done before was not final , but merely preliminary to the present meeting . The Delegate from the Fustian Cutters said he
was instructed to vote for tho Charter— -nothing less —and no appendage . Messrs . Donavon add Lane enforced the necessity of coming out for the Charier alone , iinconnecced with any other question ; and , if the middle classes and Corn Law Repealers were sincere and honest in their desire to benefit the people , they could have no objections to go for the Charter—riothiug less , without any appendage . : The Chairman said that he had great experience with the trades ^ and he knew that thfre were thousands who once were strict Corn Law Ri pealers whom recent circumstances had mado Chartists .
Mr * Tillman . moved a resolution , which will be fpufld in anotner part of this report , seconded by Mr . Hargreaves . A discussion ensued , which continued for some time , and ultimately the meeting resolved it should be withdrawn for a while . The Delegate from the Bricklayers , who is a sincere and persevering Chartist , manfully supported the question of comiug out for the Charter , unmixed with anything else . : Mr . James Wlibier then moved the following resolution : —
"That if any union take place betwixt us , the sixty-four delegates assembled in this room , renresenting the trades and worbishops , and political bodies of Manchester , it must and shall be a union based on principle , aud not expediency . We , therefore , acting in accordance with our instructions , now pledge ourselves to agitate for the Charter , the whole Charter , and nothing less than the Charter , unmixed with any other questiin . * Messrs . Tillman , M'Farlane , Cartledge , Campbell , StansfieJd , Donavan , the delegate from the Bricklayers , Fustian Cutters , and several others , supported it in manly and sensible , well-timed speeches . :- : '• - . ' ¦ - . ' . - '' . ¦'' . ¦¦ ¦ .. "' . ¦ " ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦[ ' ¦ '• ' "¦ ¦ _ . ' . ¦ Mr . Morris moved the following amendment , which wa 3 seconded by a person whose name we . didnotget ^—"That there be a demonstration , on Kersal Moor , for the People ' s Charter , and a Repeal of the Corn Laws . " . '' ' . ; ¦ -: ' .: ¦ ¦ ' ¦¦ ? . ¦ ¦ ¦ ' .. ¦" ¦ , .. . ¦ ' .. ¦ ¦ ' ' ¦ .
Mr . Rankin supported the resolution . A very instructive and interesting discussion was held for about half an hour , every one bayisg a fair and impartial hearing . ^ v The Chairman then proceeded to put the amendment , when only five hands were held up iu its favour ; and in answer to the call for a show for the original motion , " - fifty-nine voted for it . This was hailed by loud applause . ' Mr . Tillman rose and argued very prop * rly that there was no need of two demonstrations , one so shortly after the other , and if the Corn Lavf repealers , middloclasd , or the trades , wished to showiheir attachment to Henry Hnnt , O'Connori and the Charter , they could do bo by joining the procession on Good Friday , and concluded by moving the following resolution : — 44 That a demonstration for a repeal of the Corn Law 8 , as far as the working men are concerned , would be useless , and that an iiopttus of that
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description for the Charter 13 , at present , unnecessary . " '¦ : '' : /¦¦ :- [ ¦¦ ' . - . .. - ¦' .. : -- ' . : ' : ¦ : . : ¦ ¦ : " ¦ ¦ : ,: . " :- - ' Mr . Cartledge seconded the resolution by following up the arguments of the mover , and supported the spirit of the resolution . . The Chainnan took the sense of the meetinij upon the resolution , and it was carried unanimously . : ¦¦'• ' . . : ' . ¦ .:. ' . / ..- ^ ' > . ;¦¦¦ -. ¦ ¦ ' ¦ ¦ ' ¦; -: : ; v - ¦ Mr . Rankin , iii a short but pithy speech , moved the next resolution : — , "That the trades of Manchester and Salford b > " } ijed to attend the great demonstration on Good Friday , when Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., will lay the foundation stone of a monument , which is to be erected m commemoration of the late Henry Hunt . : Esq . ; , . . . ;; v ; ¦ ;¦; - - . ¦ ' : : ¦¦¦;¦ ¦ - ... - ¦ . ¦ ¦ . ¦ ¦¦ ¦ ¦ . ' , : ¦¦ ¦ .. ¦ Mr . Stansfield seconded it , supported by tha delegate from the bricklayers ; and ( Wm . Warren ) the latter denying that he had any part in leading the assassmson Tuesday ftveniug last , ana said he would not be charged without taking some means of recompense , and he wonld not go to law either
Mr . Campbell was glad to hear Mr . Warren state that he had no conueccion With such disgraceiul proceedings : ' ' :: ¦ ¦ ¦ . ;¦ .: ' ¦"'" ¦ ¦ , ' ' . ' ¦ ¦ ¦ /'; ' : ¦¦ .. '¦¦ ¦ y ; : ' - - ' : . Mr Warren said he had not said so , bnt he wished the parties who said he had , to prove it . Here the matter dropped . . ' . .. . ¦ . ' : The resolution was then put and carried unanimously . .. ' : - : - ' . ¦ . " . '¦¦ ' . C ;\ ' . '" ¦¦'¦ ¦ :- .. ¦ ¦ . - Mr . Cartledge then moved , " That we the delegates from the trades , workshops , and political bodies , do recommend the tradt ^ a generally to joia thiB National Charter Association Forthwith ; " seconded in a manly , powerful , argumentative , and convincing Speech , by a tnan from the other end of the room , and carried without a dissentient .
Mr , Ranfein moved that a committee be chosen to ascertain what expehces had been incurred , and i < y discharge the same on behalf of the delegates and their constituents , and that it consist of nine in number . Seconded , put , and carried . ^ Messrs ., Rankin , Morris , Pemberton , HntchJnson , Warren , Higginbottom , Childs , Pearson , and Griffin , were elected as Committee . Mr . Higginbottom said that the object of the at first
meeting , , was a demonstration oh behalf of a Repeal of the Corn Laws ; but it had ended for a demonstration for the Charter . So far as he was himself concerned , he was much rejoiced at it . He then gave a most excellent character of Henry Hunt , E q ., for consistencyj honesty , aud patriotism ; and wag highly pleased that , one had stepped into his shoes equally as brave , honesty and consistent . He would himself be at the demonstration Mr . Tillman moved , —
"That an address be issued , signed on behalf of the delegates assembled to the trades and the public generally on the principles of the People ' s Charter / ' /> : " - .. ';¦ , . ¦ ' ' ; .: ¦ ' . - Seconded and earried hem . con * Messrs . Campbell , Stanpfield , tillman , HntchinsoD , and Cartledge , were elected to draw up the address . : ¦ . - . ¦' - . . ¦;• . . - ¦ , - ¦ . ¦ . - .: ; ¦ ; ' . ¦ ¦• ¦ ' . • ¦ The Chairman left the chair , and Mr . Rankia took his place . A vote of thanks was moved by Campbell , secoaded by Morris , to the Chairman , for his impartial conduct , carried unanimously , whioh was acknowledged ; after which the meeting dispersed highly gratified .
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MR . O'CONNOR AT STOCKPQRT . On Thursday morning week , early , one or two of the leading Repealers of Sfockport were at Manchester , in company with the Geaerals of the bludgeoa-men . This was the eignal for the Chartists of Manchester to conclude , from what they had seen before , that something was brewing—that plots and plans were being hatched for another bloody and ferocious onslaught . Accordingly , Messrs . Doyle , Campbell , Linney and Griffin went to Stockport , to warn the Chartists to be on their guard . This information ran through the town like wildfire ; and the " lads" prepared to keep the peace , or defend themselves against any attack which might be made upon them .
On © general feeling of disgust and excitement rail through the assembly at the base , bloody , and cowardly conduct of the wretches towards Mr . O'Connor , and the well-behaved , peaceable , and coafiding Chartists of Manchester . In addition to the men of Stockport , there were parties in before half-past six o ' clock from Hazlegrovej Bredbury Campstall , Marple , and other districts . About half-past seven o ' clock they repaired to the Railway Station , to await the arrival of the train at a quarter to . eight . When ihe time arrived , all w ^ s bustle and confusion to get tho first glance . It waa almost impossible for any of the other , passengers to press through the dense niasg uutil Mr . O'Connor made his appearance , and the
first step of that gentleman in the passaga was the signal for a vociferous peal . Messrs . Lirin-y and Dooley , the iharshals of the forces , Doyle , Clarke , and "WeBt placed him in the middle , a " nd escorted him to the Hall of Science , cheering all the way ; the multitude following up five a-breast in procession , and when they reached the room the numbers , had greatly increased , arid it was then nearly filled , and in a snort time it was crammed , and hundreds had to go away , not being able to obtain admission Mr . O'Connor having been detained in one of the anti-rooms till now , entered , and : the cheering was rapturous , and continued several minutes , many ^ f lho Irishmen taking the most active part . The leading Repealers in order to keep 1 up the prejudice which calumny , abusfy and misrepresentation have produced in the more unsuspecting and deluded Irishmen ' s ininds , and prevent them from hearing
Mr . O Connor , for fear of their being convinced , got up a meeting , under the pretenco of forwarding the Repeal of tho Union , and to send a garbled report to the Irish papers to gull their fello w countrymen in Ireland , by representing Mr . 0 'Coi . nor as ah enemy to his country , and the Chartists generally their enemies . ; How long ' will this delation concontinue 1 When will the Irishmrn begin really . to think and judge for themaelyes \ Many of the Irishmen who had minds of their own- —who were deterniined to no longer be led by the nose by about halfa dozen individuals , who are interested in sowing theieeds / pf : \ disunion / ' told : 'U 3 'a'fter ^ Mr . ! 0 'Coiinor ' 9 speeoh , that they had heard more lies and abuse of that gentleman , than any other man , and for the future they would hear for themselves at every opportunity , and not trust to cowardly abuse , nor the lying statements of the English and Irish Whig and Tory press .
Mr . Geo- Bradburn was called to the chair , who after acknowledging the honour conferred upon him , called upon Sir . Clarke to move the following resolution : ;— _;'¦ .- : •"•' ¦ " ,. ; ¦' : ¦ - . ; : ' : ¦ " '¦¦' . ' '" ¦ . '' That in the opinion of this meeting , the distress which it at present exists in this country to such aa alarming extent ^ is solely and entirely attributable to class legisla' . ion , this meeting therefore is of opinion ^ that the Charter , whole and entire , is the only effectual remedy , whilst we hold the people of
Ireland to be justifiable in their demand for a Repeal of the Legislative Union , and will assist them to obtain it , and further , that the / . ' . . heartfelt thanks of the people of Stockport are due ; and are hereby tendered to . that true noble of nature , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., for his reanl yi disinterested ^ and patriotic advocacy of the rights of the toiling millions of Great Britain and Ireland , and also that we solemnly pledge ourselves to adhere to him , and the sacred canse in which he is engaged , until ceath closes our career ?'
The above resolution was seconded by Mr . Carter , and supported by Mr . West r of Macclet-fiold , in excellent addresses ; and , when put , was carried unanimously . Mr . O'Connor responded , in a humourous , wellarranged , sarcastic ,: cutting , iraprescive , energetic , and conviiicin /* speech , replete with pound premises , honest reasoning , good argument j and irrefutable facts , figures , and dates ; and , at tho conclusion , was greeted as he was when first rising , with several hear y rounds of applause . The Whigs and the Tories , and the League , came in for a fine thrashing . ¦ .
Mr . Turkington moved the next , resolution ¦ : —' . ' "That , in the opinion of this meeting , the expatriation of the patriots , John Frost , Zvphauiah Williams , and William Jones from their native land * after the decision of the judges presiding at ( heir trial is iJlegal and unjust , therefor . ) wo pledge ourselves never to reiaxin our exeruonp , antil they are restored to the bosoms of their disconsolate families , and to the arms of a grateful people . " The resolution was ¦;• seconded by Mr . James MncUBih ; supported in excellent speeches by Messrs . Doyle aud Limey , and carried unanimouslyv '; ' ; ' . ' ' ' : ¦ ' : ' . .: \ ¦" : ' - / . " - ' -
Mr . O Connor cade an appeal on behalf of thei victims of the bloody League of Manchester , when one pound wa 3 collectedi / A vote , of thanks was given to the Chairman , and cheers for the Charter , O'Connor , Frost , Williams , and Jones , and the Nortltern Slo-r , when the meeting concluded and accompanied Mr . O'Connor to his hotel . : ¦ ¦'¦' ' : ' ¦'¦ ¦} "•• . ¦ ' :.,. ^ :- ¦ : ; . ¦"¦ ' ' : - ; . . . ¦ . - .,. ' . ' : ' ll 1 ¦ ¦
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BI 17 ( 3 ZJS 7 . —A Boy Missing . —A young boy , answering the name of Joseph Ardacre , left his employment at Denholm , in May last , and has never been heard of siuce . He is about seventeen years of age , and light complexion with blue eyes . If any person can give his father , Mr , John Ardacre , any information , it will be thankfully received .
Tmb PopvLar AvTHdn of "The SroBiES of W atbbloo , " icC ., &c . ^ -A hearty we come has al ways hailed the appearance of the productions of this spirited and deservedly successful writer ; His buoyant , most picturesque , and pleasing mode of narrating the various incidents of his stories , whether they tell of mirthful scenes , or relate to the darker passages of our sometimes weary pilgrimages , is , perhapsj unrivalled . Who of his thou- i sands of readers will ever forget " Waterloo after the Battle , " or " Maurice MacCarthy , " or his fasoinatins' ^ Wild Sports of the West V \ No modern writer so completely succeeds in enchaining by the ! magio of his pen the attention of his deiighted readers : now exciting them to convusive fits of laughter by his rich , oily humour , and broad
rollicking Irish fan , and now again causing a tear to start and the heart to become subdued at an o'er true tale , touched off with deepest pathos—like the glorious and inspiring melodies of his native land- ^ the Jand of the Shamrock ! Well may we then anticipate the eagerness with which " Hector O'Halloran , " his nevv worki ( which is to appear in monthly shiJJing jmnibers , Jike " Pickwick' ^ and ' Harry Lorrequer ' ) , will be received . As a depictor of Irish life , whether in the halls of the gentry , or the hovels of the peasantry , Mr . Maxwell has no living equal . The 1 adventures of his new hero , Hector O'tfalloran i however , will not , we ander 8 tand , be confined to Ireland , but carry him to England , Franco , and Spain ; and will prer sent scenes of many-coloured life in those countries , drawn from actual observation . . We shall hail this
new work with hearty welcome , and have no donbt it will be welcome every where . The first number , we hear , is to be published with th 8 magazines at the end of the present month , with characteristic illustrations by a congenial spirit , under the sobriquet of Kitcat .
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1 . . . I I III I ¦ ¦^^^^^ WH I I I I I I I I III ^) l » . . ' . - . . . Destruction of the PosT-OFi ice at Oxfohd by Firb .- ^ A most alarming fire took place at Oxford ou Sunday morning , in a house partially occupied by the Ppst-pfHcej opposite the Mitre Inn , in the High-street , in this city , whioh , from the nature of tho building ? , at one time threatened destruction to the surrounding honsss . It was
fortunately discovered about half-past seven ; when the letter carriers had commenced the delivery of the early post . . The first object was to eecare all the letters remaining in , the office , and convey them tO a place of fiafeiyy and too much praise cannot be bestowed oa the . post-master and magistrates for the prompt measures : they adopted for tho regular transmission of the letters by the regular posts . The fire raged with great fury till about nine o ' clock , when it waa partially eubdued , and at eleven o ' clock all alarm ceased . There are four houses totally destroyed , which were occupied by the poat-cffice . ' Mr . Parsons , draper Mesers . Parsons aud Co ., linen drapers ; and Air . Marshall , music seller . The whole was partially insured . The loss of property ia « iiffiated at £ 8 . 000 . ' ¦ . ¦ ¦ ¦¦¦ ¦ - . " ¦ .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), March 19, 1842, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct746/page/5/
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