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a HOUSE IN AW ELIGIBLE SITUATION with Garden attached , near the - Church , LOW HARROGATE , lat . dy occupied by thr Rey . Mr Holme 3 , whifch they have fitted up for the reception of VISITORS desiring to be accomoiodated with Comfsrtable Private Apaftmehtsiv r Convenient baths for bathebs . Good Acoommbdation for Carriage and Horses Harlow Vilie , Low Harrogate , June 201842 .
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PUBLIC NOTICE . TTSTHEREAS Hannah the Wife of me , the under-\ l signed George Ibbotson , late of Charlesto Wn Northowram , near Halifax , in the County of York previously Hannah Brooke , Spinster , now in her 59 ih Year , one of the Daughters of the late Mr . Charles Brooke , of Rochdale , Lancashire , and of the Upper House , Hightown , in Liversedge , in tha Parish of Birstal , in the Couaty of Ybrkj aforesaid , Butcher , did abscond from me without any just cause on the 25 !; h Day of July , 1840 , and took with her mv youngest Son , EdWard , who is now nearl y Seventeen Years of Age , is rather Tall , and has Carrotty Hair , and it is said he is learuing a Trade and on
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More Middle Class Sympathy . —On . Sunday , the 19 th instant , a placard was stuck up in the School Room window of the Baptist Chapel , Cul-JingWorth , announcing the Sunday schojl anniverfcaTy in the Working Men's Hall , Keighley . A brainless political noudescript went , and in a paroxismot rage pulled it down , and to pieces , taking good care to prevent the dozen hearers of this place from being tainted with truth .
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Bimslet District . —The next delegate meeting of the Bingley District will be held on Sunday , the 3 rd of Jnly , at ten o ' clock in the forenoon , in the Foresters' Conrfc , York-street , Bindley . It is particularly requested that all localities -within the distriot Trill send a delegate . ' The Members of the monthly delegate meeting Trill assemble on Snnday morning , at ten o ' clock precisely , at the Star Coffee House , Golden-laDe , to hear the report of their committee . * BtnY . —A public meeting -will be held at this place on Saturday evening next at seven o ' clock , in the Working Men ' s Hall , for the purpose of memorialising her Majesty to dismiss her Ministers , and also agree to a remonstrance to the House of Commons . Mr . Henry Horridge and Mr . " Michael Roberts , of Bury , will take part in the proceedings , and Mr . David R 053 , of Manchester , has promised to attend .
Mr . William Bell , of Heywood , will lecture on Monday next , in Garden-street letture room , Bury , ex eight o ' clock in the evening . A Public Meeting takes places here on Saturday , the 25 ; h instant , Mr . David Ross will be invited . Mr . Mead ' s Roxtte for the ensuing -week , Sunday , Ilkiiton ; Monday , OM Basford ; Tn-sday , Beesum ; Wednesday , Bulwell ; and the Noah ' s Ark on Saturday night . Marylebjne . —Mr . A . Cook , of London , will lecture at the Working Men's Hall , 5 , Circus Street , New-road , Marylebone , on Sunday next , Jane 26 : h , at lialf-past seven o ' clock . Also , Mr , Jones , the We * triding lecturer , at the Working Men ' s Hall , on Monday evening next , at half-past seven o ' clock , in aid of the funds of ihe above hall .
Loxbon . —A pnbhc meeting will be held at the Hit or M . ii 3 , 79 , West-street , Globe Fields , ou Sunday evening next , at seven o ' clock , to elect a delegate to the Middlesex County Coaacil ; the collectors are requested to call the attendance of the members . Mr Absam Dctccas intends lecturing in the following places nest forsnight , namely : —Falkirk , Tuesday 28 ; h inst . ; Tullibody , Wednesday , 29 ; h ; Ahst , Thursday , 30 ih , Dollar , Friday , 1 st J . u .-y ; Blairiiigone , Saturday , 2 nd ; Aiioa , Monday , 4 th ; Bannockburn , Tuesday , 5-h ; Denny ,- Wednesday , 6 th ; ani Srirling , Thursday , 7 th . Mr . Dancan intend ^ to stand as a candidate to be delegated to meet with the English Executive in Scotland . The election to take place at the close of each of the public meeting abova m&niiwiedL
LOCGHBQBOCGH DISTRICT CAMP MeETISG . —A camp meeting is to be held near the . Lower Mill , Longhborough , commonly called Boots Mill , on Snnday , the 26 in of June , at three o ' clock in the afternoon , when Messrs . Harrison , of Calverton , Beedham of Leicester ; and Bairstow , Skevingion , Pepper , and Jarrot are expected to attend " . A camp meeting will also be held at Mount Sorrell , on Sunday , July lOih , at eleven o ' clock in the forenoon ; to aajourn at one , and meet again at half-past two in
the afternoon ; and a delegate meeting wiH Abe held at Mount Sorrell , for the county , the same day after dinner . " That a district fund be made to defray the expfinces , and the accounts be examined every delegate meeting—that another delegate meeting be held at Loaghborough , on Sunday , July 3 rd , to arrange for the Mount Sorrell meeting—that any lecturer wishing to visit Loughborougb , correspond vhh the Secretary , and wait for an answer before he be received , and bring his credentials with him from hi 3 own locality . "
CAHBEB . VSTLL Bchial SociETT . —Mr . Larkins , of "Walvjonh , vrill address ihe members of this society on Monday evening next . Halipax . —A public meeting of this district will be held at skircoat Moor , on Monday , June 27 ih , to take into consideration the propriety of remonstrating wiib the Legislature on their refusal to listen to the prayers of three and a half millions of people , and to memorialize the Queen on doing justice to a starving and insulted people . F . O'Connor , Esq . and Mr . John West have kindly promised to attend . Mr . W . Beesley has been invited and is expected to attend &I 30 . Chair to be taken at half-past two o ' clock , when every lover of freedom is expected to beathi 3 post . —Alectnre will be delivered in * ihe evehing by F . O'Cennor , Esq . in the Hall of Science , Gibbet-lane , to commence at , eight o ' clock .
Foleshiix . —Mr . Hartopp will lecture at the Adam and Eve pnblic house , Paradise-lane , Fbleshill , on Monday evening next , June 27 th ; lecture to commence at eight o ' clock . On the following Monday , July 4 th , Mr . John Starkey and Mr . Peter Hoey will lecture at the Bell-green , Foleshill , in the open air , weather permitting ; the chair to be taken at seven o ' clock . They hope their friends will make it a 3 publicly known as iha last . - LiPros . —A lecture will be delivered on Sunday oex :, the 2 oth day of Jane , at the Grove Inn , Lepton , by E . Clayton . Chair to be taken at six o ' clock .
Maschesteb . —On Monday evening next , June 27 th , 1842 , a pnblic meeting will be held , in Steven"Bon ' s-sqaare , » take into consideration the propriety of passing the Memorial to her Majesty , and the Remonstrance to the House of Commons , agreed to by the National Convention of the industrious classes ; as also to < 5 onsider resolutions condemnatory of the murderous attack lately made by the police on the -starring people of Ennis and Galway , in Ireland . Chair to be taken at eight o ' clock . Mb . Ccckbcbn will deliver lectures on the principles of the people ' s Caarter , at the following place . * , oex £ week—Morpeth , Tuesday , 28 th June ; Felton , "Wednesday , 29 th June ; AJnwick , Thnraday , 30 th -June , apdWarkworth , Friday , 1 st Jnly . The hour of meeting to ba appointed by the friends in each respective place , to suit the convenience of the industrious classes in their localities .
Bath . —A meeting will take place at the Chartist Jtoom , on Sunday ( to-morrow ) evening , at seven o ' clock , for the purpose of considering rules for the establishment of a Discussion Class . Fbome . —Public Notice . —A delegate meeting will be held on the 3 rd of July , in the Chartist Association Room , Catharine Hill , Frome , at ten o'clock in the forenoon . Delegates from Trowbridge , Warmincer , Bradford , Milksham , Holt , Westbury , and the Dererels are expected to be present , a 3 business of importance will be laid before them . Let there be a good ai tendance at this meeting . Lambeth . —A special general meeting of the Surrey Council will be held on Wednesday evening next , at 1 , China Walk , Lambeth , on very important business .
LicrraE . —Mr . Parkes will lecture at 1 , China Walk , on Sunday ( to-morrow ) , and the members are xeqnested to attend on Tuesday evening . - . Tower Hamlets . —Mr . Mantz will lecture to tht ; females of the Tower Hamlets on Monday next , at iir . Drake ' s , the Carpenter ' s Arms , Brick Lane , Spiiaifirid 3 . Calvj-ston . —Mr . Morrison will " preach on the Forest oa Sunday . Opet > shaw . —Mr . J . Bailey , of Manchester ; will lecture nextSsnday evening , at six o ' clock precisely , at Upensbaw .
Sheffield . —Mr . Clark , of Stockport , will addres , the Sntffiiid Chartists on Sunday , ( to-morrow , " ) os the sue of the Old Sugar Houses , top of Shemele Moor , at half-past two o ' clock ; and in the Hay market , at seven ©' clock . If the weather is . unfa rourabie , the meetings will be holden in the Fig tree-iaue room . Bardlet . —Mr . Clark , of Stockport , will delive ] a lecture to the Chartists of Barnsley , on Tuesday evening next . Workin g Mejj's Hall , 5 , Cieccs-etseet , Ne'h Road . —A lecture on Chartism will be delivered 01 Monday next , by Mr . Jones , West-Riding lecturer in aid of the fonds of toe above hall . Admissioi one penny , to commence at half-past seven o ' clotl in the eTcEice .
Rochdale . —There will be a Chartist camp meet ing on Suncay ( to-morrow ) , weather permitting , or Calderbrook Moor , near Litileborou # h , to commena at twj o ' clock . Mr . GrfiLii , of Manchesier is expected to attend , and other speakers from Rochdal * and Toamorden . . - BfiisroL . —Mr . J . R . H . Bairstaw , the celebrate < Chartist lecturer , will deliver his first lecture in th < wes ; of England , at Bear-lane Chapel , Temple Btreet , Bristol , on Monday evening , June 27 th , a eight o'clock . Any Chartist society , or associa ion in ihe Wext of England , or Wales , who may requ : r the 6 ernee 3 of Mr . Bairsiow , will correspond wit ] Mr . Onion .
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Dheadfcl Explosion . —Seven Pebsoss Kills —An explosion , in consequence of the accmnulatii of foul air in the shaft , took place on Monday at ; iron-stone mine in the Cleveland colliery , situafr on the road to Willenhall , near Wolverhampto belonging to Messrs . Bradley , Barrow , and Ha by which seven men and boys have been killed , ai six dr ^ dfully burned and mutilated . The suffere who are dead are as follows : —James Love , aged 4 and his son , aged H—this poor man leaves behii him a wile and six small children , who were entire dependent npon their father and brother for the snppoit : Walter Marshall , a boy about 15 years
age ; Wm . Smith , aged twenty-seven years , leavii a wife ai : d one child ; Edward Daweon , aged 1 ( W . Duud , aged 17 , and W . Jonevaged 11 . T individuals injured are : —Charles Evans , aged ' years ; Thomas Evans , aged 14 ; Joseph Astc aged 11 ; Stephen Yaughan , aged 50 ; who has wife and six children ; W . Hope , married , ag 30 ; and Edwin Jones , aged II . Little hope , \ jegr ti to state , is entertained of the recovery the recovery of either Charles or Thomas Evai and the injuries of the others are unusually seva They cave been conveyed to Portobello . The ac < dent is attributable * o the adoption of comm candles in place of the safety-lamp .
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DISTRESS OF THE COUNTRY . In the Home of Commons , on Thursday ovening , Mr . Ferrand rose to bring forward the motion of which he had given notice , respecting a grant of money to the distressed manufacturers . He said that , in rising to submit his motion to the House , oveiflowing aa its benches were ( there were barely forty members present ) , he was prepared to offer hi 3 testimony , residing as he did , in the heart of the manufacturing districts , and having means of ascertaining the truth , not only from what he himself saw , but from the best authority , of the fact that distress of the most fearful description was now raging in every quarter . He must appeal to the House to do their utmost to relieve the poor industrious classeB in the
manufacturing disiricts , and save them from starvation . He believed that there was no one in that House who ¦ would stand up and declare that the labourers in the manufacturing districts were not suffering the most fearful dibtress , aud the House had it on the highest authority that they had borne this distress with a patient endurance which claimed irom their hands not only respect , but an earnest desire to relieve them . The Hon . Member then referred to the * ' immigration" ay stem pursued in 1839 , for the removal of labourers from tite Southern disiricts to the North . After the poor people had been removed according to this plan from the rural districts of the south of England iuto ihe manufacturing districts a stimulus was given for a time to trade , and things wett on
with apparent prosperity . During that time he found tnat the House of Commons yoted £ 20 , 090 , 000 of money lor the emaucipatiou of the blacii slaves of tne West indies—men who , he was prepared to prove , were a thousand times happier , and more contented , more prosperous , and " belter provided lor , ihan ihe workmen of the manufacturing districts of England were at the present time . He stated what he knew to b © true , that there were thousands of the working classes , those who had been induced to migrate from the South , now actually living on boiled uettles , ariukmg the water in whicn tne netiies lad been boiled as a beverage , aud
lying iu bed during tne day tor the purpose of saving their r > odieo Irom the exhaustion of walking about . The Queen had done her duty in the matter ; but an obataole svood in the "way , or she would have relieved them long ago . That impediment was the British House of Commons . With deep humility he suggested a response to the wishes of Her Majesty ; and , in the name of the distressed among the working classes , he called , upon that House , in whose hands alone were the means of saving them from aestiuuion and death , to reheYe their dreadful necessities . He beaded leave xo . movd " that the House will , on Tuesday , ihe 21 s > t ol" this instant June , resolve itself into a committee of the whole
House , for the purpose ot taking into consideration the following resolution : — " Tnat it is the opinion of tnis Houso that immediate measures be taken to ailbviatu the deplorable distress and destitution which now afflict many of the working classes in the manufacturing distnctB , and tha ; an adaress be presented to Her Majesty to employ for their temporary relief a sum not exceeding £ 1 , 01 ) 0 , 000 sterling , and that this House will provide for the same . " Mr . Johnston seconded the motion . Sir R PiEL , feeling deeply lor the distress of the people , yet could not consent to the dangerous precedent which this motion would estabhsn . Nothing could be more subversive of general principle than to tax the wnole people for the relief of a part , and to exonerate those districts on which the duty and the legal burden lay of providing for their own poor .
Mr . Fox Maclb concurred in the opinions expressed by Sir R . Peel ; he deprecated the language used by Mr « Ferrand . Mr . Ward , Mr . Villk-re , Mr . Heathcote , Mr . Wallace , Mr . Escott , Mr . Ainsworth , Mr . William * , and Mr . Cobden , all followed in opposition . Mr . T . Dvxcoubs would vote for this motion , of which the fault was only that it proposed but one million , when it ought to have proposed five . This House had voted money for Irish clergy , for
Polish refugees , and for many other classes of the distressed ; so that the grant now desired would make no new precedent . He believed the House wonid never be dulv sensible of the evil , until 400 , 000 or 500 , 000 men Bhould march from the manufacturing districts to London . Even if the Corn Laws were to be repealed , this ttoney ought to be granted in the meantime . But the House had begun the evening with a refusal of relief to the Dissenters , and were now concluding it with a refusal of relief to the working classes . On a division six voted for the motion , and 106 against it .
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IfiELAyD . —The town of Galway was -the " scene of a potato riot on Monday week . There was scarcely a store in the town , that was not broken open . The military and police were called out , but were obliged , by overwhelming numbers , to retreat to their respective barracks . The commander of the military threatened several times to fire , unless they desisted from flinging stones ; but , though he had the Riot Act in his hand , he did not fulfil his threat , in consequence of the interference of several gentlemen of the town . At night the whole town was illuminated , to celebrate the triumph of the destitute population . The Galway Vindicator ^ of Wednesday , states that the Riot Act was read in Galway late on Monday night , and the people were dispersed . On Tuesday morning , the fishermen returned to their usual employment , and the town was quiet .
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1 . EEDS . —At the visitation of Archdeacon Mnsgrave , at the parish church of this town , on Wednesday last , the recently elected Chartist churchwardens were duly installed into office , having previously made and subscribed the necessary declaration . They , of course , attended the service at ths chDrcb , where the sermon was preached by the Rev . W . Sinclair , M . A ., Incambent of St . George ' s , Leeds , and at the close of the sermon , the clergy and churchwardens having assembled in front of the communion rails , the clerical roll was duly called , and the Archdeacon delivered a very long and elaborate charce .
Alleged Robbery . —On MoDday last , a young man named George Calvert , was charged at the Court House with having stolen eleven or twelve shillings from the person of Abraham Learoyd , of Hunslet , labourer . The robbery was said to have been committed on Saturday night week , whilst the prosecutor was asleep at the Golden Ccck Inn . They had , however , both been drinking together , are uncle and nephew , and the magistrates being of opinion there was no evidence to bring home the felony , the prisoner was discharged .
Assault and Robbebv . —On Monday last , a rather respectable-looking young man , named George Hawthorn , was charged at the Court House with having , at an early hour on Sunday morning , assaulted William Calvert , of Royds Green , and robbed him of his hat , which be was seen to hand to another person , who ran off with it . The case took i place in York-street , and is one of frequent occur-; rence in that part of the town . The prisoner denied I having any thing to do with the affair , but the wit-: nesses being positive that they saw him strike the I prosecutor , the magistrates fined him 20 s . and costs * for the assault .
Soiree Mitsicalk . —Mr . A . Ormonde gave his I second musical entertainment to a numerous audij tory , at the Mechanics' Saloon , on Monday evening . We are sorry we cannot speak of it in eu h favourable terms as of his former effort ; it failed to give satisfaction . Miss L . Bruce it is true , aung most I delightfully , in some of her songs ; of Mr . King we ! say nothing . There was also some very injudicious departures from the songs of the programme , and why " Johnny Cope" wa « read instead of beinp sung , we are at a loss to imagine . " A night wi' Burns " is far superior to the " adventures of Prince Charlie . "
A . v I . vcobbigible . —On Monday morning , Matthew Storm , who contributes largely to the borough fund , made his appearance in the dock at the Couit Hou ^ e , on the usual charge—drunk and disorderly ; on this occasion , however , he departed from his usual practice , and instead of kicking up a row in the street " , he went to the police office and caused a disturbance there . It appearing that he had not paid the previous week ' s fine and cost 3 , he was ordered either to pay them directly or to sit fire hours in the stocks . He raised the wind , and was then discharged ; promising not to offend again .
" Bone Grubbers" again . —On Monday last , two Iad 3 of this description , who seldom miss any thing within th ^ ir reach , which is not either too hot or too heavy f 6 r them , were charged before the magistrates , at the Court House , with having entered the cellar of Mr . Beevors , in Hanover-place , from whence they stole a quantity of butter , cheese , and bread , which were found in their bags , on being stopped , after they had been seen to leave the premises . They gave their names John Marran and John Wallace , and were sent to Waktfield for two months .
Assault . —On Tuesday last , James Firth was brought up by warrant at the Court House , on a charge of having assaulted Mr . BeDJamin Barton , constable of Wortley . Mr . Barton stated that about midnight on Saturday , the defendant , with some others , commenced gambling under a lamp opposite to his house ; he was annoyed by them for some time , and about two o ' clock in the morning he went out and desired them to go away . Instead of this they attacked him , and the defendant Btruck him two or three times . . He was fined 20 s . and costs , or in default of payment sent to Wakefield for a month . >
BRADFORD . Coubt House . -WoitSTED Acts again . —Wm . Porter , of Bradford , worstedtop maker , appeared before the Magistrates on Wednesday last , upon au information charging him with having , in April last , purchased a quantity of wool , from one Edward Dowling , a comber , then in the employ of William Smith , of Bradford , manufac-
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turer , his property , without first having obtained his consent , and knowing that Dowling was so employed . Porter ( a regular victim of the arbitrary laws ) was oh the present occasion taken by surprise , and had no opportunity of preparing his defence , haying ( contrary to the repeated general directions of the Magistrates ) only been warned immediately previous to appearing ; but , fortunately for him , Mr . Clarkoon , his attorney , happened to be in Court , and succeeded in extricating his client from the precipitate charge . The Worsted Inspectors conducted the prosecution , and called Mr . Smith who proved that in April last ho delivered two quantities of wool to Dowling to comb , who had not returned his work , and had absconded .
Dowling ( who had been fetched from Ireland by direction of the worsted committee ) was then produced to prove the alleged sale , and his brother called in corroboration ; neither of whom proved the fact , but rather contradicted each other in details . Mr . Clarkson , on behalf of the defendant , reviewed the evidence , and contended that the prosecutor , backed by a powerful committee and assistance of their experienced officers , had failed both in law and face to make out a case , the alleged sale not being proved ; and presuming that it had , no evidence was adduced to show that Porter knew that Dowling was in Smith's employ , and had no authority to dispose of the wool , consequently * the charge must be dismissed ; in which the Magistrates , after a short consultation , concurred .
Sending Cattle to Grass . —Some weeks ago , Mr . Matthew Booth , Inn-keeper , Little Horton , announced by placards , that persons keeping cattle might be accommodated with gras 3 , in the Park , on reasonable terms . A number of persons , nearly a score , availed themselves of the opportunity and placed their cattle under his care . On Tuesday morning last the bailiffs marked all the beasts they found in the said P » rk , for rent and arrears , and when the owners went to milk them they were prevented from doing so until the rent was paid ; and thus the affair stands .
Suspected Child Murder at Shelf , —Circumsfanceshave occurred at Shelf , near Bradford , which leave but little doubt that a murder of ah uncommon character has been perpetrated . At present the state of the inquiry , and the evidence collected , is such that it would be premature to enter intominute details . The facts as they appear at * -present , are a& follow : —On Saturday last , about four o ' clock , a female named Caroline Pollard , who resides at the junction of the old road to Halifax over Wibsey Slack and the new road , having occasion to visit an out office belonging to the house , discuvefed in the dung , immediately under the seat , what she supposed to be a human body . She left the place , and related what she had setu to the neighbour ? . Several
persons immediately ran to the place , and , with a littl « exertion , the body , which was nearly buried ( nothing more than the lower part of the back beisg visible ) was got out , and after a short time , was washed and conveyed to the Shoulder . of Mutton public-house , where it remained until the assistance of Mr . M ' Lachen , suTgeon , was procured . It was quite dead when taken out , but warm , and had evidently been in but a very short time . It was also divested of clothing . There were no marks of violence to be observed on the external parts of the body , and it was evident tbat it had died from suffocation among the matter in the privy , and not from any otheT cause- This discovery , of course , excited the greatest wonder ; and after the body
had been decently disposed of , the course of conversation turned upon the question , to whom did the child belong , and who had put it there 1- As the news 0 ^ th e discovery spread ra pidly , _ the attention of persons at a distance was called to it , and among others , a woman named Rhodah Barraclcugh , who resided at Wibsey Slack , at the desire of her husband , went to view the body , and recognised it . Her statement is , that between one and two in the afternoon of Saturday , she was passing a similar place to that in which the child was found , and hearing the cries of an infant , her curiosity was exoited , and on looking in , she saw a woman who had rested at her hous-a twice before in the course of a fortnight , sitting with a child on
her knee , and a bundle beside her . Thinking that a very unfit building for a Testing place , and having a knowledge of th e woman before , Mrs . Barraclough asked her to go to her cottage , and gave her a seat . She put several questions te her , but received verv few answers , the woman appearing to be very jnuch "down" in spirits , and not at all inclined ta'talk . While she remained she had occasion to open the bundle which remained at her side , to obtain some useful articles for her child , which was at that time in good health . After , sitting some time she left the house , taking the road to Shelf . At about half-past three , a woman similarly dressed was seen going up a garden , at Shelf , which led to a privy , and was evidently making to it , but was obliged to go back in consequence of some one entering hpfom her . The woman had a bundle with her and
alsoa child , but this infant was dressed in different apparel to that with the woman at Mrs . Barraclough ' s ; but from the description given , the latter female asserted that she had seen such articles in the woman ' s bundle when sho opened it . Another female , named Ellen Wilson , who resides opposite the place in which the body was found , saw a woman with a child enter the place ; but this being a circumstance of frequent occurrence she did not watch her , aud consequently did not see her come out An inquest was held on the body on Tuesday last , at the Snoulder of Mutton , Shelf , before G . Dyson , E-q , Coroner , and after the examination of Borne witnesses , including the surgeon , who deposed that the child was finely formed , and perfectly healthy , and that it had died by suffocation as described , the inquiry was adjourned to Friday week , at the same place .
MANCHESTER—Hall of Science , Camp Field . —A public meeting of the inhabitants of Manchester was held in the above Hall , on Monday evening , June 13 th , to take into consideration the case of Mr . G . J . Holyoake , who was arrested on Thursday Bight last , for blasphemy . The meeting was well attended . Manchester Smiths . —The first grand movement of the above important trade took place on Wednesday nijjht , June 15 s . b , at the Olympio Tavern , Manchester . The Trade was convened by circular . At the appointed hour the large room was densely crowded . There could not be less than 200 smiths present . Mr . George Stott was unanimously called to the c ^ air . After a few brief and sensible remarks
he introduced Messrs . Bell and Whitaker , delegates from the carpenters and joiners , who plainly and excellently explained the principles of the Charter ; after which Messrs . Harrrison , Dunn , and Nuttall , on behalf the mechanics , addressed the meeting . The chairman next introduced Mr . Leach , who addressed the meeting in his usual powerful and argumentative manner for the space of an hour , after which the following resolution was moved by Mr . Robinson , and seconded by Mr . Coffey . "That we , the smiths of Manchester ^ do forthwith join the National Charter Association , and that there be a committee of nine chosen , with
power to add to their number , for the carrying out the above object . " The resolntion was passed unanimously , amidst loud cheera . The following individuals were appointed on the General Council : — , Wm . Robinson , George Stott , Henry Coffeyv James Hey wood , Daniel M'Millan , Alexander Hutchmson , Thomas Bennett , Richard Byrom , John Baily , Bub-Seoretary . -The cub-Secretary was ordered to apply to Mr . Campbell for cards of membership . Mr . Hutchinson , late editor of the Trades Journal , addressed the meeting , in a speech replete with good sense , on the necessity of union to obtain the Chartar . A vote of thanks was moved to the lecturer and
chairman , and the meeting separated , highly gratified . : Brown-Street , Manchester . —A general meeting of fustian-cutters , called by placard , to take into consideration the principles of the People ' s Charter , was held in the Brown-street Room , on Wi dneaday evening , June 15 th . There was a numerous attendance of the trade . Mr . J . O'Connor was called to the chair . Excellent speeches were made by various parties , and the following resolutions were agreed to : — " That this meeting is of
opinion that the alarming distress and low wages existing amongst the fusuan-cutters can be traced to political causes ; and further consider , that good wages and permanent employment can never again be enjoyed by the fustian-cutters generally , until that documeut , called the People ' s Charter becomes a legislative enactment " " That it is the opinion of this meeting , that it is the paramount duty oi every cuiter to immediately join the National Charter Association , for the avowed purpose of causing the People ' s Charter to become the law of these realms . " " That the fustian-cutters of Manchester
will not acknowledge any person as a publio lecturer or leader of the people , or a delegate to any Chartist meeting , unless the same be a member of the Charter Association . " We have only to add , that after a vote of thanks to the Chairman , the moetiag separated . We have every reason to suspect there was a government spy in the room . A person who was unknown waB taking notes ; and , from a conversation which took place between him and one of our men that we can place confidence in , we have beea led to the conclusion that his business there was for no good to the Chartists . The conversation was as follows : —Would it not be a good plan to
organize to resist the Government , and he thought the colliers were a likely set . oi men to take the front of the battle , and that he was quite willing to do all he could for the object , in getting money to cover the expences , and ia any olhyr way that he could assist privately , but he could not take part , publicly , and he had no objections to lay down six or seven pounds to commence with . Our friend , as soon as the mooting had thinned , called a few of the friends together , and gave them this information , that they might be on their guard . He also gave his address . We send this to put the Chartists on their guard , as we have every reaton to believe that the harptes are abroad . —Manchester Correspondent .
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BtACKBURN . —At a delegate meeting held in this town , on Sunday , the 12 th June , the following resolutions were unanimously carried : —1 , "That it is the opinion of this meeting , that for the further advancement of the Chartist cause , and for the purpose of checking the growth of that misery which has « o long overshadowed the land , a delegate meeting be holden in Colne , on Sunday , the 3 rd \( July , for North and South Lancashire , including the whole of Yorkshire , and that we earnestly urge every Association-to take the subject into their most serious consideration . The meeting to take place in the Chartist Room , Windy-bank , at one o'clock in the afternoon . " 2 . "That we deeply regret to observe the manner in which the report of the Enfold
meeting was given in by the Qitheroe reporter , and think that the language usedat that meeting did no justify the rgprehensive remarks made use of at the close of the report . We also wish further to' state , that the advice said to have been given by Marsden about the people arming themselves and making up to Buckingham Palace , and which has been so largely commented oh by the Star , never was , we emphatically assert , uttered ; and that Messrs . Marsden , Tattersal , and Swindlehurst possess the confidence of ourselves and also the places which we severally represent . '—J . Thornton , Chairman . P . S . It must be particularly remembered that Colne is the most central place which coulti be pointed out , and also that every Association is particularly requested to furnish their delegates with credentials . '
Ax -A meeting held iu the Musio Hallj this evening , it W 8 L 3 utmuitaously agreed that a vote of confidence be given to Mr . Richard Marsden , of Preston , Mr . Mopney , of Colne , Mr . TatterfiaH ,. of Burnley , and Mr . Oldham , of f restou , for their straight-forward conduct at the Ennold rueeting , and that we fling back in the teeth of the base calumniator , the Manchester Guardian , its wilful and base liea ( viz . that he would da any thing to injure ihe people ' s leaders ) , for there was never Such language made use of . ¦ '* . ¦ ¦"*
Ackworth . —At the first weekly meeting of the Ackworth Chartists ; held on Monday last , at the house of Mr . Alien Mason , Low Ackvvorth , after the business ef the meeting had been gone through , it was resolved , "That a vote of confidence be passed in the Rev . William Hill , for his able and manly advocacy of the people ' s cause during tke time that , he has edited the Northern Star . '
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Chartists of North Lancashire , look out ! For the last week the profligate organ of devilism has been devoting its poison to your destruction . Some hireling makes speeches for you and sends them to the : ** Bloody Old TrMES . " O ! how th " a cowardly ruffian would delight iu strengthening the hands of despotism by a physical force outbreak ; and how its columns would teem with advice to the jury class if some score Chartists could be entrapped into an act of " times 'Nmade treason . Remember how
the' Tims' tool influenced the minds of the jury class against Frost , and then began to sympathise with its victim . Remember that Powell , the reporter of the Times , ; boasted in my presence , at the Beaufort Arms , Monmouth , that he had paid ten pounds for the . Times , for the indiotment which was sworn to have been served on Frost . Remember that , and remember how delightfully it would be to Old Mother Walter , to find me in Lancaster Castle , instead of on the hustings at Nottingham ,, where with God ' s help , he shall meet me . Remember that the
men who recommend you to a physical outbreak will , upon the day of trial , be absent . Remember that North Lancashire is not England , and that the Times is not our Jriend . Romember that tne Times is , out of all comparison , the most vile , corrupt , and blackguard print published in the whole world . Remember that old Walter and tho Times hallooed the jury clas 3 and the nation upon Frost , and hunted him down ; that old Walter aftervyards began , like a hypoorite , to praise Frost , to serve bis own base
purposes . In short , Chartists , don't play the game of the Times ; for if you do , it Will be "head you lose ^ harp the Tiroes wins . " See what a triumph you would give the intellectual Chartists ! and those very fellows have their emissaries , under the mask ol Chartists , trying to damn your cause , and sow the seed of disseasion among you . Yes , it is the moral force Sturgites , some of whom were the most violent of tiie physical foroe men iu 1839 , who would glory in your madness . : ¦ ;¦' . - . ¦
As Beesly says , show me 100 , 000 men , of twentyone years of age , and all armed , and then we ? ll be talking to the bloody Old Times . Don ' fgel , shot without the honour of returning the compliment , however : ~ the Times and your zsal may make you mad for a moment . ; God knows I am astonished how you have borne oppression so long and so tamely ; yet , wilM riot council you to j ump " out of the fry ing pan into the fire ^ Believe me , that in less than two months , the Bhopkeepers will be talking about physical force , and so will the landlords ; then it will be fashionable ' but should you begin it , it would be thought vulgar ^ and all would joiu to put Yotm physical force doWh . / . "<¦ - ¦
The Times knows that the tariff must fail , and that Peel naust then ^ either reduoe the expenditure , or suspend the Habeas Corpus Act ; not that he would desire it , but bis party will force him into revolution before they will allow him to lessen the mess for the idle paupers . Your affectionate Friend , t FeARGUS O'CONNOB .
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Leeds Corn Market , June 21 st—The supply of Wheat to this day's market is smaller than last week , but a good show from vessels near at hand , which have been detained by contrary winds . Oats in good supply . There has been a very limited demand for Wheat ; the best fresh qualities have been dull sale at last week ' s price ; in other descriptions nothing doing . Oats have been very heavy Kale , and full a halfpenny per stone lower . Beans scarcely sowellsold . THE AVEHAQE PJBICES OF WHEAT FOE THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 21 , 1842 . Wheat . Barley . Oats . Rye . Beans . Peas . Qrs . <^ -s . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs . Qr » . 3042 145 1599 — 1 S 2 ^~ £ s . d . £ b . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . 3 4 51 1 9 101 1 6 2 £ 0 00 1 15 8 00 0
Leeds Woollen Mabkets . — -The markets on Tuesday and Saturday presented very little alterar tion from those of the week preceding . Rather more inquiry existed for plaids , petershams , and other low heavy goods , but for Che finer descriptions there was no demand whatever . One fact , however , the dyers , &c ., are more busy than they have been for some time , aud from this ic is gathered that there must bo orders sdme where . York Corn Market . —We have a thin attendauco Of farmers , and but little offering to-day . Millers are buyers of fresh thrashed samples ot Wheat at late rates ; Oats , likewise ia good demand , at | d . per stone lower ; Beans la . per qf . higher ; Barley as before . ^ -Red Wheat , 60 s . to 64 s ; very fine , 60 s . to 67 s . per qr ; White Wheat , Bis . to 685 ; very fine , 70 s . to 72 s . per qr : Oats , Is . to 13 d . per stone ; Beans , 12 s . 6 d . to l 4 s . 6 d . per load .
HUDDEBSFIELD CLOTH MaEKET , TUESDAY . —This day ' s market was much worse than the few preced ing ones , indeed it verged so closely upon inactivity that it was scarcely possible to see a purchase made , and even then at a great saorfiice . Most persons are heard to exclaim , " what will things come to ?" or , whenever will trade mend . Wools , Oils , < feo . nominal . : " State of Tbade . —There was not the slightest
appearance of improvement m our market yesterday the demand both for goods and yarn was exceedingly limited , and the prices . Where business ' was done , were generally on a level with the very lowest rates which have been previously paid . June is , indeed * almost invariably one of the dullest months in the year ; and the inactivity consequent upon the season , concurring with the general depression of trade , tends greatly to diminish the prospect of any very speedy- improvement . —¦ Manchester Guardian , of Wednesdays " : ¦/¦ ¦ ** - : ; v . - . '• ¦ ¦; - ; ; - - * - . - :. [ , ^"; : . '¦ ¦ ¦ . - * ¦ - * ; .-
Rochdale Flannel Market , Monday , June 20 . There has been another good : market for flannel to-day , though the demand has not been quite so brisk as on the previpus Monday ; The pricies aTe lbw , and have undergone no ohange to-day . Broke woolj of coarse quility , and skin wool , have been sold at an advanced price ; but in other kinds there is little change . ¦ ¦ ¦ . ' ¦ ' Liverpool Cattle Market . WtoNDAY , June 20 . We have had a fa \ r supply of Cattle at market today , with a numerous attendance of buyers . Th © best quali y eagerly sought after . Beef j 6 d . to 7 d ., Mutton 6 £ d . to 7 d , Lamb 6 Jd . to 7 id . perlb . Number of Cattle at market;—BeaslB 813 . Sheep and ¦ Lambs .: 9 , 153 >; ; ¦ -: .. ¦/ ' \ -j ^ :. ; : * * / -- ¦¦; . ; - -. -,
Manchesteb Corn Market , Saturday , June 18 —There was but little inquiry for Wheat at our market this morning , and no alteration can be noted on the currency of this day se ' nnight . The busiheBS done in F . our was likewise of a verylimited charaftter , and to effect sales a reduction of 6 d . to Is . per sack was submitted to . For pats and Oatmeal there was scarcely any inquiry ; 3 s . 5 d . per 45 lb 8 . for the former and 31 s . per load for the latter are extreme quotations . , : : J : ¦ Liverpool Corn Mahkst , Monday , June 20 . — Since this day so'nnight we have had a ihoderata supply of Wheat , Oats and Malt , coastwise and from Ireland , but little of any other'article of the
trade . The imports from abroad comprise 20 , 344 qrs . of Wheat * 740 qrs . of Barley * 3 , 130 qrs . ot Beans , 887- qrs . of Peas , and 1 , 301 brls . or Flour . The duties on foreign produce have under gone nochsinge . Throughout the week the Wheat trade has ruled dull : the sales effected have been limited to the * immediate wants of the town arid neigbourhood , and have generally , been at areduction of 2 d . a bushel from the qaotationsgiveH in our last report . Flour has sold slowly , and on scarcely so good teroiH . The demand for Ireland having ceased . Oitnieal lias
again met a languid vend , and has receded in value 6 d . to Is . per load . Oats , too | upon a very limited inquiry , must be noted rather cheaper . In Barley and Peas no alteration , ; Egyptian ^^ Beansl are held for Is . per qr . in advance . The principa ' . transactions in bond have been in the last-named article , several thousand qrs . of which have so changed hands at 22 s . ; holders now are pretty generally a * kin # 24 * . pel 4801 bs . A parcel or two of Peas have been sold »' 32 s . to 33 s . per qr ., arid a few bris . of Flour at 28 * 6 d . per brl ; - ¦ * **• : . ' ¦/ * ¦ ; - . . ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ :: - ¦'¦ . ' - ¦ ¦¦ "
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O'CONNOR , Esq ., of Hammersmith , C onatJ Middlesex by JOSHUA HOBSON , at his Print ' Ing Offices , Nes . 12 and 13 , Matket-street , Br * ^ te ; and Published by the said Joshua Hobso » i ( for the said Feaegus O'CONNdR , ) at bis Dw *; Iing-houB © r Ko . JB , Market-street , 3 r % ate i «» Internal Communication existing between the aald No . 5 , Market-street , and the said Nos . 1 ? ai ^ 13 , Market-fltreet , Briggate , thus cbnstitatiDg tl » whole of the said Printing and Publishing Offi * : ;;; one ' Premiaes . ; v ¦* . ¦¦> , * ¦ . ¦; . ;¦ ¦ - : ¦ ¦•' . " ¦/ . ;• - ¦¦ - ; ' :- '¦ , ¦ . - All CommanlcationB must be addressed , tPosfc-paitl } to B . OBSOii , Northern Star Office ; Leedfc Saturday , June 25 , 1843 . , '
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LEEDS . —At the weekly meeting of the Leeds Chartiets held on , Tuesday night , ^^ June 14 th , after considerable discussion ; thefollowing resolution . was come to , — M'hat this Meeting thus expresses its high opinion of the retiring 'Executive Committee , ' as having , so far as means would permit , performed their duty as faithful servants of tho people } and we hereby record the confidence we possess in the up * rigntness of that body , from the beginning of their labours until the conclusion of their term of office , a r > d we hope their j ud icious , well-meaning course of business will be pursued by their successors , as we have no doubt it will tend speedily to allay all feelings of animosity existing among the members of the Association . "
Rothwell , near Leeds . —A public meeting was held at this . ;' place , on Friday evening , the 10 ; h June , at half-past seven o'clock , when a number of fronds from Leeds attended ^ and th ere was a glorious gathering of the town'B people . MnDixon , Holbeck , addressed the people at considerable length , on the different points of the Charter ; after whom the meeting was addressed ; by Mr . Fraaer , of Leeds , explaining the causes of the pre ^ sent distress—showing the power capital possesses over labour—and how the labourer must always be a wealth ^ creating slave under the present system , finishing by presentin R to the meeting the People ' s Charter , as the only means
through which the working population may be elevated to the rank of independent human beings ; and the glorious result of this and previous meetings ' , that eighty ' three came forward and enrolled themselves as members of the National Charter Association . Thus are our principles spreading and fixing themselves . We have only to carry the " glad tidings" to these country villages , and hundreds will iiock around tho standard of freedom . Let us all work , then ; no idlers ought to be among us . Men and brethren , bo but energetic , bold , and , determined , and we will hare a magnificent reward . .
LONDON . —Balance Sheet of festival held at the Social II ^ ll , John-street , Tottenham-court-road , Jan . 6 th , 1842 .
BECEIPTS . £ . s . d , By sale of tickets as per last balance sheet ... ... — — 19 2 0 ¦ KXPENDITUKE . Rent of Hall ... ... ... ... 33 0 I Teas ... ... ... ... ... 5 15 11 Baud and refreshment ... ... ... 0 19 0 Postage , paper , omnibus , fart , & . c ... 0 2 7 Printing bills aud caids ... ... 2 3 6 Total Expenditure ... ... £ 12 4 0 Total sale of tickets * . " . 19 2 0 Total expenditure ... ... ... 12 4 0
Profit ... ... ... ... £ 6 18 0 Paid into the hands of the Treasurer 5 15 0 Due from Mr . Goodiellow ... ... 0 18 0 Mr . Cameron ... ... ... ... 0 5 0 Total ... ... ... £ 6 18 0 Provisional Co"mwittee . — - ^ There w as a full attendance of the committee , at the Craven Head , Drury-lane , on-. Taesday , evening , to hear the report of the receipts avid expenditure of the Theatre , to return the Ussold tickets , the cash , &o . The expenditure was stated to be about £ 46 15 i . 2 d ., and thei . receipts , money , and tioktt 3 , £ 75 Vis . 6 d . ; but until the accounts are all received , the exact amount cannot be aeoertained . After the transaction of considerable bnsiness , and the payment of the loan from the Convention Fund , and from Mr . Ridley ,
Mr . Nagle moved , and Mr . Dayies seconded , the following resolution ;— " That this committee shall not dissolve , but continue in existence j for the purpose of getting up another play , in order to raise funds to be banked , and be the property of the Metropolitan localities ^ as a contingency fund , for any purposes which may arise at any future periods" Od a suggestion of Mr . Wheeler , the motion was withdrawn , with the understanding that the subject should be taken up by the delegate or monthly council . The members of the committee are desired to attend on Tuesday , the 21 st inst ., at the Craven Head , to obtain a final settlement ol the Theatre accounts . AH parties having money in hand , or tickets , must , positively settle for them on , or previous , to that evening .
Ma . J . Dowling leoturVd , on Sunday everiing , to a good audience , at the Hit or Miss , Globe Fielda , and was much applauded . Hobn ' s Tavern , Cbucifix Lane . —At a meeting here on Monday , it was r « j « olved , — " That the accounts produced , and audited by Messrs . Castles , Hart , and Frampton , and found correct do now pass . —That Mr . Frampton be the sub-Treasurer , in the room of Mr . Jeans , ; resigned , and that a vote of thanks be given to Mr . Jeans for his services as treasurer . " Mr . Uteast presented ten shillings to support the cause in this locality . A vote of thanks was given for his liberality . The balance sheet shewed a balance in hand of one pound . All members are earnestly requested to attend on Monday evening next , at half-past seven .
Suhuey . —At a meeting of the council oa Sunday lost , reports of a fliittering nature were received from the various localities . It was resolved , — "That each locality be requested to take into consideration the best way and means of raising a fund to support a lecturer in the county of Surrey , as a means of arousing the neighbouring villages and towns to a ; eenee and importance of their assisting the Association in their glorious struggle . Each member is earnestly requested to attend the oourioil meeting on Sunday next , at I , China-walk , Lambeth , as sevtral important questions will be brought fnrward for the advancement of the glorious struggle for freedom .
WoBKiNO Man ' s Hall , Circus > st . Marylebonk . —A fall committee of the Suaday school met on Monday night . Mr . Cook in the chair . Mr . Packer handed in 6 s . 8 d ., from the sale of the Chartist Circular . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed upon Mr Cleave ^ for the handBome present of 400 Chartist Circulars , to be sold , the proceeds to go to the funds of the schools A vote of thanks was likewise passed upon-Mr . Packer , for his exertions in disposing of tho same . Stone Masons Charter Association . —This association held their usual meeting on Saturday evening , at which various subjects were discussed , confirmatory of their past conviction , that every day calk more a , ncl mow for their zaal and energy ia the cause of Chartism .
Bacup . —Ob Tuesday evening , the 7 th of June , the Rev . W . V . Jackson of Manchester , lectured to a crowded audience , on the best means to bo taken to obtain the People ' s Chartor . Calvebton . —The Association met here on Monday niKht ; and after the business of the Association was done , a committee was appointed to make the necessary arrangements for the tea party , which is to be held on the last Monday in July , when Mr O'Connor will attend . Near 500 tickets have
already beeu issued , and the other 500 will be issued in the oourse of a week or ten days . Ptrsons are requested to communioate with Mr . Gep . Harrison , from Radford , Hyson-green , New Basford and Carrington , as agents of those places for the sale jof tickets . A booth will be ereoted for the accommodation of all friends ; and all the tickets must be sold a clear week previous to tho day of tea , Mr . O'Connsr will proceed on the Tuesday ; to Mansfield and Sutton , to visit the good and true of each place . - : ¦ . " " .. . . . '¦ ' - .. ¦ ' ¦ - - ' ' . -:.-. ¦ ¦ ' ¦ . . - . ¦''
Derby . —The following resolution has been passed : - ^• " That before any person can lecture in any of the Associations in this county , he \ phall first correspond ' -with ' - , the respeotiye secretaries , to asoertain whether they can receive him ; and that he bring proper oreaentials from the Association to whichi he is a member , or from the Executive . Mr . Mead ^ from Birmingham , delivered a lecture in the Market-place , to a large cohoourse of pfeople , on Monday night ; and Mr . Duffy , from Shtffiold , addressed a crowded audience on Tuesday night , in the Assooiaiioh Room , Willow-row . At the close , Mr . Diiffy received aD invitation to visit us again on hext Sunday , when he will deliver a second discourse i < t six o olook , in the Association Room , Willo-w-row .
SwirftbN . —Mr . Linley , of Rotherham , lectured here on Tuesday evening . Ftye members were enrolled . OtUer lectures will bo delivered here pa Tuesday evening and on Thursday evening . Ec « les ;— Ou Monday evening last , a publio ineetr ing was held in the Market-place , when the following resolution was unanimously carried : —• ' That , in the opinion of this meeting , the alarming distress which preyailsY and the high price of prpyisibhs , render it absolutely necessary that the workirig lasses should adopt some means to lower the priceo of beef , butter , and milk . " ;¦ - . ¦ . ¦ The ;; resblutipn was moved and seconded by working men who professed to be in tke receipt of good wages , and was supported by Mr . Jamea Cartledge , of ManpheBter , who , in a lengthy speech , clearly showed up the monstrous system of monopoly that existed , and
exhorted his hearers to Becure-thePeople ' 8 Charter to prptect themselves . Other speakers addressed the meeting . The numbers of which were not less than 1 , 500 . ¦ ., - ¦ ¦ : ' ; .. ¦ " - ' . ;¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ . ; " . ¦¦;¦ ' , ; ¦ ;¦;¦ ; . ¦// .. ' ¦ ¦[; . " / Blackshawhea © . —Messrs . Hprsfail . Geo . Beackoroft , Wm . Helliweil , and Hichard Wheelwright addressed an out-door meeting here on Sunday last , andgavegreatsatiBfactibn . It is likely there will be a society formed here beforelong . ToDMORDEN ^ Mr . Bro phj delivered a lecture in the Odd Fellows' Hall , on Tuesday night , to a numerous and attentive audience , and gave great satisfaction . At the close pf the meeting , the followuiK vote of confidence was unanimously passed : —r That the Editor of the Northern Star is worthy of a vote of confidence for his manly conduet , iu Bupporting the . prinoiplespf the People ' s Charter . "
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TO THE ED 1 TOB « F THE NORTHEBN SIARi Sir , —It is agreed on all hands that great distress at present exiyts throughout the trading world . ' Of its cause , a multiplicity of opinions are afloat , Perhaps , amongst the many , you will allow me to give mine .
It is well known that during the protracted war with France , under the reign of Bonaparte , the landed interest ^ pr ari stocracy of England , " pledged thoir lives and fortunes" in support of our Government . How was this pledge fulfilled I Why , they created a fictitious capital , which said fictitious capital enabled them to double , yea , treble their rentals . At the conclusion of the war , they procured the enactment of the Com La-ws , by the operation of which they have contrived to retain those rents to this day . ¦'¦'¦* . - '
But while they passed the Corn Laws to protect themselves , they also passed measures to restore the old standard of money : or , in other words , to greatly curtail what they afterwards called that * ' fictitious capital " ' which had trebled their rents , and affdcted the prices of produce and all existing contracts to an almost incalculable extent . If the landed interest would not be selfish , there would be no complaint against Goveramfint , do what they might . Could operatives get sufficient at present j there would -be a good trade in England , iiidepehdent of any foreign trade . I would recommend Government to supply the wants of the needy until my hew manufacture gets into Operation * and then the cry against our
rulers will be at an end , and plenty once more appear in the land , . Now , what effect had those measures upon the manufacturing and commercial interest ! ' for ,, mark , the landed interest , i . « ., the landlords , had protected themselves from the oonsequehces of their own acts by tho Corn Bill of 1815 , enacted for the purpose of keeping up the produce of the land to war prices . What effect had their measures upon me for instance ! for my case was the case of thousands , and it will fully illustrate the confiscating nature of tho measure then passed . 1 had at the
time theso measures were determined on upwards of £ 120 , 000 value iu manufactured cloth and in wool , while I had another £ 80 ^ 000 sunk In mills and machinery . What did all this property sell , for Less than £ 80 ^ 000 !! I Here was confiscation ! Here was a sweeping away !! Upwards of j £ I 20 v 00 ' 0 silently , but tffcotually , filched from me , —• one individual , —by Acts of the Parliament ! Mine was but the case of thousands . Judge then of the alteration made in the value of property by the measures of our law-makers affecting the standard of value . - .- ¦ . ' ' ¦ ' '¦ ' . ' . ' •• '¦ . ' " ¦ ¦; ¦ ¦¦ - . '¦ ' ¦ ' - ¦ '¦ ' V ""' .
Let it be borne in mind , that all articles of wear are now disposed of at one half the prices they were forty or fiity years ago . I challenge any one to disprove these facts ; and I ask , Sir , if this be the way to administer justice with impartiality and to give equal protection to the community 1
I am , Sir , yburs truly , WILLIAM HIRST . LeedSj June 6 th , 1842 . P . S . Was not the wool duty laid on for the benefit of the landed interest , and kept on foryears , till the foreigners began to manufacture for themselves , apd undersell the regular manufacturers in the Londoa market 1 Then the duty was altered ; and at the time this measure was passed I had by me 500 , 0001 bs . weightof wool , for which I had paid about £ 14 , 000 duty ! ! When the measure was passed , I applied to Government for redress , but none could be afforded ! That measure took out of my pocket upwards of £ 20 , 000 !!! W . H .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), June 25, 1842, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct759/page/8/
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