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Losdon . —The Committee for raising funds to assist Dr . M'Douall will meet on Sunday evening at six o'clock , at the Dispatch , Bride-lane , Fleetscreet . All patties holding books are requested to attend . Parties -wishing to procure booka for the above purpose , can haTe them by applying to the Trtasurer , J . Campbell , 180 , Hoiborn , or at the above-named meeting . Cawbsbwell , —Mr . J . Sewell will lecture on Monday evening next at the Rote and Crown Members are requested to attend at half-past seven o'clock precisely . Stab Coffee Hnrss . —Mr . Bolwell , from Bath , -will lectBTe on S . > oay evening . Subject—The Life and Character t : itobert Emmett .
The member ? of the Globe Field Charter locality , formerly meeting at the Hit or Miss , West-street , are requested to meet at the Crown and Anchor Tavern , Cheshire-street , Waterloo Town , on Sunday evening next , at seven o'clock , when a lecturer is expected to attend , and on business of the utmost importance to the locality . A meeti . ng will be held on Sunday , evening , at saven o ' clock , at the Flora Tavern , Yoik-place , Barnshury Psrk , Islington , to form a Chartist locality . Mr . Wheeler will lecture on the following Sunday .
All persons wishing to a > sist the Chartist movement by lecturing , & . c . during the ensuing winter , are requested to attend at the Charter Coffee-house , Stretton Ground , Westminster , on Thursday evening , Sept . 29 , at eight o ' clock , in order to organise a plan for the above object ; each person is requested to procure credentials from the locality to which he belongs . The FBonsroxAL comxitteb meet on Wednesday evening , Sept . 28 , at eight o ' clock , at the D . spatch Coffee Hours , Bride-lane . The sub-Committee are requested to attend . " Watkis's Testimonial Committee—It is requested that the whole of the above committee will meet next Sunday morning , at half-past ten o ' clock , at co , Old Ballsy , in order that they may settle their affairs .
Lecture . —A lecture "will given on Tuesday next , at the Star Coffee House , "Union-street , Borough , by Mr . Fairchild . A general meeting will be held at the Britannia , Upper Chapman-street , St . George ' s East , on Sunday evening , » . he 25 : u iast ., when it is requested that every member will attend . Mr . Clark will lecture on the same evening . Chair to be taken at eight o ' clock . Lambeth Youths . —A lecture will take place on Sunday afternoon , at three ; and a tea party and concert on Monday evening , at six o ' clock , for the benefit of the funds . Tickets for tea and concert , Is ., for the concert only , 3 d .
A special meeting of the members of the Lime house locality will be held in the school room , Limehonse Causeway , on Tuesday evening next , at halfpast seven o ' clock . The Chaetists or Finsbcrt are requested to tend at the Cannon Coffee House , Old-street , en Monday evening next , at eight o'clock . Me . Bexbow will lecture at the Working Men ' s HaU , 5 , Circus-street , Marylebone , o ' u Sunday evening , a : half-past seven o ' clock . Tbotvbridge —A county council meeting will be held in Trowbridge , on the 2 ud of October . Newi . * gtox — - A lecture will be delivered "by Mr . Cook , on Tuesday evening next , at the Crown and Anchor , Cross-street . Little Hortox . —A lecture will be delivered on Sundav evening next , at six o'clock .
Kejghlet . —Mr . Benjamin Rushton , of Ovenden , near Halifax , will preach two sermons in the Working Men ' s Hall , Sun-street , on Sunday next , at two o ' cltck in the afternoon , and at half-past five in tho evening . Collections will be made at ihe ^ ose of each service towards the Defence Fund . Mottbam . —The Council request a full attendance of members on Sunday , ( to-morrow ) , as business of importance will be brought forward . Mr . Donovan , from Manchester , will lectuie in the afternoon , at half-past two o'clock . Sunderland . —On Sunday afternoon , Mr . Williams "will ( weather permitting ) lecture on the Moor , east side of the Railway , at half-past two o ' clock . A collection will be made for the General Defence Fund .
Hebdexbridge . —Three sermons will be preached next Sunday , in the Demrcratic Chapel , by Mr . W . V . Jackson , from Manchester ; and collections made towards purchasing form ? , desks , and books , for a Sunday school . Service to commence at half-past tan in the morning , two in the afternoon , and at si x ? a the evening . Halifax . —On Sunday evening ( tc-morrovf ) , Mr . A . Hanson , of Elland , will preach in the large room , Swan Coppice , at six o ' clock . Mixesdkn Stoxes . —Mr . Wallace , of Halifax , will preach in the Association Room , on Sunday , ( to-morrow ) , at two o ' clock in the afternoon . Mb . Bthteslt , of Halifax , will preach at Rippouden , on Sunday ( to-morrow ) , at two o ' clock in the afternoon ; and at Sowerby , at six o ' clock in the evening .
N 0 TTI 5 GHAM .. —Mr . R . T . Morrison will give a lecture on persecution , in the Democratic Chapel , Rice-place , on Monday evening , at half-past seven , after which a subscription will be made for the defence fond . Ahxold . —Mr . Henry Dowman , of Nottingham , "will preach two sermons ia the Democratic Chapel , Meadow-side , Arnold , on Sunday , when collections ¦ will be made in aid of the Chapel funds . " " Keighlet District . —The next delegate meeting of this district will be held in the Working Man ' s Hall , Sun-strest , Keigbley , on Sunday , October 2 d , at ten o ' clock in the forenoon . Each locality is requested to send a delegate . Oldham . —On Sunday ( to-morrow ) , Mr . Cooper , of Manchester , will lecture in the Chartist Room , Greares-street , at six o ' clock in the evening .
Sr ~ tox-ix-Ashfield—Mr . Fraser , of Leeds , will lecture on Monday evening , at half-past six o ' clock . A collection will be made in aid of the General Defence Fund . Yewgrees— ¦ A bail will be held at the Ship"wreck Inn , Yewgreen , on Tuesday next , for the benefit of the National Charter Association , when Messrs . Gledhill and Thornton , the celebrated performers on the violin and bass , will be in attendance . Admission Tickets 4 d . each . Dancing to commence at seven o'clock precisely . Masoss' Abms , Club-Houses . —A lecture will be delivered by Mr . Edward Hurley , on Saturday ( this ) evening , at eight o ' clock precisely . White Abbst . —Mr . Hurley will lecture to the Chartist 3 of this place on Monday evening , when Irishmen particularly are requested to attend .
Carlisle . —The quarterly meeting of the Carlisle Chartists will beheld in the Theatre , on Monday , October the 3 rd , precisely at eight o ' clock iu the evening , when the quarterly accounts will be read over , and a full and minute report of the -whole proceedings of the council , during the quarter , submitted to the mc-eting . Should any individual , or individuals , wish to prefer any charge , or charges , against any member , or members of the conncil , he , or they , must come forward with direct and- positive evidence to proje the same ; as no charge , or charges , will bo listened to on mere hear-cay evidence . After the ibove bnsiness 13 gone through , a new council will be chosen , and office-bearers appointed , for the ensaing quarter . Carlisle . —Mr . Brophy will lecture here on Saturday the 24 th , and Sunday 25 th .
Mr . P . M . Brophy ' * Routs fob the Next "Week . —Hexhaai 27 ih ; Newcastle-on-Tyne 28 : h ; Gateshead 29 th ; North Shields 30 th Sept . South Shields 1 st , October ; Sunderland 2 ad , Durham 3 rd . Dewsbcbt . —A district council meeting will be held on Sunday , October 1 st , in the large room over the Stores , at one o ' clock in the afternoon , and it is particularly requested that persons holding money belonging to Dewhirat ' s Defence Fund will forward it to the above meeting . SfRKHEATox . —Mr . James Shaw will lecture in the Association Room , Kirkheaton , on Sunday , ( to-morrow ); chair to be takea precisely at six o ' clock .
Hosley . —Mr . William Cunningham will lecture in the Association Room , Honley , on Sunday , ( tomorrow ); the chair to be taken precisely at six o ' clock . Holwibth . —Mr . Edward Clayton will lecture here on Sunday , ( to-morrow ); the chair to betaken at six o'clock . Wedxesbcby . —Mr . Thwnason has agreed to give a course of six lectures , on the six Monday evenings in succession , beginning on Monday next , on the Repeal of the Cora Laws , and the most effectual method of obtaining it . Free discussion after each lecture . He will also preach two sermons on Sunday next , in the afternoon and evening , in the Association Room ,
Shkt-field . —Fig Tbke-ljj— . —Mr , Geo . Eviaon will lecture on Sunday evening ( to-morrow ) , Sept . 25 th , at seven o ' clock . Mb . Edwin Gill will lecture is the above room , on Monday evening , September 26 th , at half-past seven o ' clock . Lr an . etowx . —Mr . T . B . Smith will preach two sermons on Sunday , October 2 nd , in the afternoon and evening . Ms . Thokas Fkaskb ' s Root -, —• Loughborough , Menday , 26 th ; Leicester , Tuesday and Wednesday , the 27 h and 28 th ; Castle Donmngton , Thursday , 22 ih : Hinekley , Sunday , 2 nd October ; Coventry Moad * 7 , 3 rd , October .
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Barsslby , —Mr . Dickinson will lecture in the school-room under the Odd Fellows' HaU , on Monday evening , at eight o clock . Messrs Beaumont axd Babron will lecture at Holbeck , on Sunday next , at half-past six . ScaRBOBOCgh . —Mr . Sheridan . 'NuBBey , of Leeds , will lecture ia this place , on Monday evening , at eight o ' clock . Ashton cxderlyxe . —A meeting of Chartists will be held at the Association Room , Cbarlestown , on Sunday next , at two o ' clock , when all members are requested to attend on business of importance , Theie will also be a lecture delivered in the above place at six o'clock in the evening of the Bame day
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A Shark Calout in Berwick Bat . —This mornisg ( Friday ) as one of the boats was engaged in the turbot fishing , about two miles and a half to the eastward of Berwick , the fishermen ( John Watson and Wm . Malrman ) were greatly surprised by a fish of unusual shape and dimensions becoming entangled with their net , and which on being taken up with some difficulty , proved to be a fine young shark . He measured eight feet in length by four feet eight inohes of girth , and had all the characteristics of the Bpecies distinctly marked . The weight is supposed to be about twenty stone . The captors have since been exliibitirg the fish in Berwick , and it has attracted a good deal of attention . — Warder .
Extraordinary Birth . —A correspondent states that ihe wife of Mr . Henry White , bookseller , 350 , Oxford-strett , corner of Blenheim-steps , was sately delivered , on Sunday night , of three fine children , two girls and a boy , who , with their mother , are doing well . — Globe . Hobart Tow ;* and Launceston papers to the end of May have arrived , and they describe some activity in consequence of the banks having reduced their rates of discount . AU descriptions of agricultural stock were advancing , and a better demand for winter manufactured goods was evident . The grain markets appeared to continue in a firm bat stationary position , the support of prices arising from the heavy shi p ments which are stated to be made to Port Philip and Adelaide . The whaling season had commences ; several vessels had left for their respective fisheries .
Ox Wednesday the Very Rev . Principal Lee waited on Prince Albert , at Dalkeith Palace , and delivered to his Rojal Highness the diploma of LL . D ., conferrrd by the Ssnatus Academicus of the Edinburgh University . Tne diploma was enclosed in a case of elegant workmanship , and was most graciously received by Prince Albert . The Yicab of Ged . ney . —On Sunday morning last , the process of suspension was served upon the Rev . T . S . Escott , as he was going to church ; and the Fame was on the church doors , for the edification ot' ail who went to worship . This was the only " service" which took place at Gedney Church on Sunday las :. —Stamford Mercury .
Imitation Punishable . —Five paupers were s * ntenced to fourteen dayB bard labour , at Leicester , lately , for" laughing , braying , and making a noise as if thi-y were driving cattle . " Such amusements are practised by legislators in the House o £ Commons with impunity . Foegeries . —A forgery of rather an extensive nature fias just been discovered at Liverpool . Tho delinquent is John D . Barnsley , late a clerk in a respectable office contiguous to Castle-street . It seem 3 he had filled up a blank cheque for £ 240 , forged the signature of one of the firm , and took ii to the Braneh Bank of Eng . and , where it was cashed He scut another similar forgery to the bank for £ B 0 O ; but , bein ™ unsuccessful in this instance , he immediately decamptti . and has not yet been taken , £ 20 reward has been offered for his apprehension .
Noble &elp-devotion—A few weeks ago two miners , Yerran and Roberts , were » t work in South-Caradon new shaft ( which is intended to be sunk perpendicularly , through a granite country , to intersect the lode at the depth of 140 fathoms ) . The present depth is about 10 fathoms , and they had prepared a hole for blasting , the fuse inserted , tamped up , and all ready for firing ,. On these occasions the men are drawn up by a windlass , ar « d as they are only three in a corpse , there is only one man at the brace , and he can only draw up one at a time , consequently , after the whole is ready one man is drawn np , and the kibble lowered ready to receive the last man , who has to put fire to the fuse , and then both men at the windlass draw him up with the utmost speed , in order that all mav eet ont of the
way when the explosion takes place , which is sometimes so violent that large stones are thrown up at the top , carrying with them part of the roller and windlass to a considerable height . It unfortunately happened that , as the safety fuse with which the hole was charged was longer than was necessary , they inconsiderately took a sharp stone to cut apiece of it off , and ignition instantaneously commenced 1 They both flew to the kibble , and cned out to the man at the brace to ' wind up ; " but alas ! after trying with aU his might he could not start them . At this awful moment ( while the furious hissing of the fuse assured them that their destruction was within half a minate ' smarcb ' of them ) Verran sprang out of the kibble , exclaiming to his comrade , Roberts , " G » on , brother . I shall be in heaven in a minute ! " —consequently , Roberts was drawn up , and Verraa threw himself down , and placed his poor devoted head under a piece of plank in one corner of the
shaft , awaiting the moment when he shonld be blown to atoms . Just as Roberts got to the brace , and was looking down with trembling apprehension on the fate of poor Verran , the whole went off with a tremendous explosion ; and a small stone struck Roberts severely on the forehead as he was looking down the shaft . To the inexpressible surprise and joy ef the men at the brace , they heard Yerran cry out" Don ' t be afraid , I am not hurt J" Roberts immediately descended , and found that the great burden of the blast was thrown in every part of the shaft except the coiner where poor Verran was coiled np ! This extraordinary circumstance has produced a considerable sensation throughout the district . Not only do they view the escape as a miraculous interposition of Divine Providence , but the conduct of Verran as a noble instance ot what a real Christian will do in the moment of extremity . — ( From ft correspondent jn the Mining Journal . J
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Militaby Savings Banks . —An act was passed last session ( : he 30 th of July ) for the purpose of establishing military savings' banks throughout the service . It is declared , "that it is expedient to establish Barings' banks in the several regiments of cavalry and infantry in her Majesty ' s service , for the custody and increase of small savings belonging to the non-commissioned officers and soldiers serving therein . " The deposits may be applied to the public service , instead of investing the money in public securities , and payments made oat of the grants of Parliament for the army . The depositors to be paid interest at the rate of £ 3 16 s . OAd . for
every £ 100 . Rales are to be made by the Secretary at War , with the concurrence of the Commander-in-Chief and Commissioners of the Treasury . By the fourth section , trustees and others are not personally liable , except in cases of wilful neglect and default . The accounts are yearly to be laid before Parliament . Under this act the savings' banks to be established in the army ore not to be considered as within the meaning of the other Bavings' banks . The banks are to extend to foreign stations ( excepting the territorial possessions of the East-Iudia Company ) , and will enable Boldiers in all places to provide a fund for themselves and families .
Fatal Prize-fight . —Salisbury was on Monday last disgraced by a prize-fight , in which a young man , eighteen years of age , named James Lenton , fell a victim to his adversary , a person about his own age , named Joseph Coombs . It appears that a spirit of rivalry has for some time been manifested in both the combatants , who were first cousins , and both of them by trade cordwainers , and Monday was fixed upon for a trial of prowess . Accordingly a wager was laid , and the parties having calmly selected their seconds and bottle-holders , proceeded to a field near Lobcombe-gate , about a mile on the London road , where they were prohibited by the owner of the field from exhibiting their brute-like passions . Nothing disconcerted , however , they repaired to a meadow some quarter of a mile nearer tho city , but also within the
preoincts of the borough , and commenced fighting . The combat lasted nearly an hour , with half-minute intervals between the rounds ; but before many had been fought , the deceased was beaten " stone blind . " In order , however , that this mischance should not interrupt the exhibition his eyes were lanced , and he continued to fight until nature became entirely exhausted , and ho was heard to say that he would give in . At this time he was ghastly pale , and trembled from hand to foot , but being over-persuaded to have one round more , he stood up for that purpose , and while Coombs was again putting himself in a fighting attitude , the deceased tell to rise no more . At this period , although life was evidently all but extinct , the conquering party drew the stakes , and almost immediately repaired to their rendezvous , leaving the deceased upon the field . There he was allowed to remain about a
quarter ot an hour , and was then removed on a hurdle to the Salisbury -Infirmary , but before the poor fellow reached the institution , death put an end to his sufferings . The magistrates immediately ordered the police to apprehend tho parties concerned , and one of the seconds , named Road , is already in custody , and as the others are known , we trust that every one will be punished . We regret to ada that upwards of 200 persons witnessed this revolting transaction . Boy Picked vr at Sea . —On Thursday last , about noon , the Queen of the Isle steamer , on her passago from Liverpool to Douglas , picked up a small
boat , containing a boy about ten years of age . The poor fellow , when brought on board , was in a state of partial insanity , arising from fear and the effects of the salt water he had drank . It appears , he was a little , forlorn wretch , wandering about Dougla , - Having , on Saturday week , begged a small bag of meal , of which some boys endeavoured to rob him , he took refuge in a small boat , which being let adrift by his pursuers , he was carried out to sea , and when discovered by the captain , was about forty miles from the p lace he had drifted from . A medical man being on board , every attention was paid to him , and ho is now in a fair way of recovery .
Stirri ' p Cup to Phixce Albert- —Previous to Prince Albert's departure from Taymouth , we unders'and that the Marquess of Breadalbane presented his Royal Highness with a splendid stirrup cup , composed of Scotch pebbles and jaspers , richly mounted in gold , the pebble forming the bottom of the cup , being a singularly beautiful specimen , the natural lines in which present the figure of a Highland loch , with the sun under a cloud . The cap has been much admired by all who havo seen it . It was the workmanship of Messrs Fraser and Co ., 17 , St . Andrew-street , Edinburgh , jewellers to her Majesty . —Caledonian Mercury .
Extensinb Seizure of Tobacco . —An extensive seizure of contraband tobacco was made at Passage , Waterford , late on Friday afteruoom , on board the schooner Eliza Anne , John Adair , master , of and from Liverpool , bound for New Ross , apparently laden with salt . The vessel bad just arrived in the port , when she was boarded by tho revenue officers of Passage . While the revenue boatmen were about making search , and just as they had taken off the hatches , ono of the boatmen , named Stephen M'Donald , tound a stiougemellof tobacco , and upon further examination , it was found that tho lading of salt was only a cover for tobacco ; the vessel and cargo were immediately put under Beizure by Mr . Parker , tide surveyor at Passage , and the captain , mate , ( Michael Collins ) , and the crew ( four in uumbir ) vfere taken into custody . The vessel was brought up to the city on Saturday morning , and
her salt and tobacco were taken out and landed 470 bates of tobacco were found , which , at 603 b . each , amount to 28 , 2 'jOlb . Tho captain , mate , and crew , were brought before tho mayor , and committed by him for further examination—probably on Friday or Saturday next . The vessel is new , and of about seventy tons burden . It is believed that she had been a long time out of Liverpool , and strong reason exists for thinking that in the interim she went over to Holland to take the tobacco on board . The circumstances of the seizure speak very highly for the alacrity and judicious conduct of the revenue authorities at Passage , and it is likely to prove very lucrative for the seizing officer and his subordinates . It would seem they are well entitled to approbation and Tewaid foT the part they havo acted on the occasion . The duty on tho quantity seized would exceed £ 4 . 000 . — Waterford Mirror .
Hops . —Maidstone . —The hop picking is now very generally closing—indeed , over the far grea ' . er breadth of the plantation , has closed . Many of the hands were paid off on Saturday and yesterday , and wr-re taking themselves off in various directions . The prouuee in this district rather exceeds ^ what it was generally laid at , and the quality is first-rate . The college ground , we are informed , averages over five bags an acre , which is rather more than it did last year ; but ' the average would have been higher if the hops had besn suffered to grow out more . The quality sustains the long established reputation ol this ground . Mr . Gurney ' s young piece is said to average nearly seven bags an acre . We mention these two grounds , in consequence of their having
been so generally inspected by visitors , and the numerous conjectural estimates that have been made of their produce . In the neighbourhood of Canterbury we learn tho weight will be rather more than las- , year . The Tenterdon district , comprising ab ut 4 . 0 U 0 acres , comes very short . Cranbrook about the tame as last year . Stapleton and the Weald generally very short . The duty it will be seen is up to £ 155 , 000 ; but we very much doubt whether tho result will warrant that estimate . —Maidstone Journal . At Canterbury market on Saturday several samples of hop ^ wore shown , and a good deal of bmine ^ s was transacted . The prices varied from
£ 6 to £ 8 ) os ; several tons , being part of the growth o : Mr . Neime , of Sellinge , realizing tho latter sum . Some few grounds in the neighbourhood have had their crops gradually turn to a brown colour , and am of course , in an equal ratio depreciated in value , whilst Bomo , and we may say only a comparatively small portion , have not only retained the brightness of the pure hop , but have produced a " considerably larger growth than was anticipated . The operation of the picker is rapidly drawing to a close , and we perceive in a few grounds that pole-stacking has commenced . The duty Btands at about £ 150 , 000 . — Kentish Gazette .
The Jnnkkepkrs Harvest in Scotland—The Edinburgh Bonifaces reaped a capita ! harvest during the period of Her Majesty ' s visit to Sootland . The same may also be Baid of that fraternity in all the other towns in those neighbourhoods which Her Majesty and the Prince honoured with their presence . Beds , and indeed every other description of furniture which could be , however tortuously , appropriated for a resting place at night , were amazingly up in the market ; chairs and tables at a high premium , mattresses and paillasses scarce , though eagerly inquired after , and only to be procured at an immense advance ; and , as for easy chairs and sofas , happy and fortunate was he who could secure the half of a couch , or the loan of a little bit of an easy chair , at the rate ot something like half a sovereign per night . One gentleman connected with the Royal household slept , or ratber
attempted to sleep , lor six nights , upon the oply resting place he could procure at one of the largest inns at Edinburgh , which consisted of three very hard serpentined wooden bottomed chairs . For this species of " accommodation"he was charged by the modest Boniface the very moderate sum of only half a sovereign per night . A story ia told of George I ., who stopping to breakfast one morning at a roadside inn in ^ Germany , was charged a guinea for a new-laid egg . The King very naturally inquired if eggs were scarce ? " Not at all , your Majesty , " replied Boniface , "bnt Kings are . " The Scotch , no doubt upon the same excellent principle , caused everything , from a mutton chop to a feather bed , to look np in the market during the Royal visit to the land o'cakes , and attributed the sadden rise in creatnre comforts to the scarcity of a Queen north of the Tweed .
A Man of the name of Lynch was hanged for murder at Sidney , last April , and at the scaffold he confessed having been a principal in no If is than ten murders .
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Atrocious and Dabing Robbery . —On the evening of Friday last , the village of Bebimgton was thrown into a state of great consternation , by the report that the dwelling-house of Mr . Edward Inglefield , farmer , had been broken open at tho early hour of half-past eight , and that he and his housekeeper were nearly murdered . Several neighbours instantly repaired to the spot , when they found the wounded couple lying on the floor deluged with blood . Messengers were immediately despatched for Mr . Qorst , surgeon , of Book Ferry , who was promptly in attendance upon the aged sufferers , and remained with them for several hoars before they were sufficiently restored to give the following particulars . About half-past eight o ' clock , the
owner of the house , aged 70 , had retired to rest , as was his usual custom , leaving his housekeeper and a little grand-daughter , about ten years of age , to complete some arrangements necessary for the following day ' s market . While thus engaged , their attention was attracted by hearing footsteps passing the end of the houpe ; bat , supposing it to be the gamekeepers of Edward Parry , Esq . and the Rev . R . M . Fielden , who are in the habit of crossing in that direction in the course of their nightly parades , they innocently opened the door to speak to them , when one of the robbers rushed into the house , took the candlestick out of the woman ' s hand , struck her a violent blow across ( he face , knocked her down , and continued to beat her in a most brutal manner . Her cries brought the old man down stairs , when another party felled him to the ground by a desperate blow on the head , and continued to kick him while in this prostrate
condition , and then seized his throat in such a savage manner as to make him dread instant suffocation . He promised to give them all the money he had if they would only spare his life , and proceeded up stairs for this purpose , when he found a third already engaged in ransacking his drawers . Toe little girl before named attempted to get through the window , when she was met by another of the gang who was standing outside , and ho presented a pistol at her ; this naturally frightened her , and Bhe secreted herself under a bed , where she was a silent hearer of all that was going on ; and it is supposed that , being unable to find her Ub they were all in the dark ) , they thought she had made her escape , and would of course give the alarm , when they decamped , leaving the work of destruction inoompleted , aud , in their hurry , left a pistol loaded with two balls , and a hat which it is confidently expeoted will lead to their detection — - Liverpool paper .
Secrecy . —In the debate in the United States Senate on the new British treaty , great care was taken to bave the doors closed , and to keep everything secret . The weather being very hot , the windows were up , and Mr . Allen , from Ohio , who has a very shrill voice , talked so loud that any one could hear in tho public walks outside the Capitol , and as he went over the whole ground , the details of the treaty were common talk in Washington before it passed the Senate . So much for secret session .
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CHORLEY . —The cause of democracy keeps advancing here ; the late " riots " have not damped the ardour of the workies , The great political bubble , Dicky Cobden , his given orders to his hands not to read the Northern and Evening Stars ; among those to whom the order was given , they were almost unknown but now they have them , and they are read with interest . Mr . Cobden recommends the reading of the Anti Bread tax Circular , the Bible , and his last speech at Manchester , in which he offered a thousand pounds for the authors of the great plug plot , and yet tells his hearers that the government is the cause .
Barnsley . —On Sunday , Mr . John Fish , Calvinist minister , preaohed two sermons on the present state of the country . After tbe afternoon service , a collection was made in aid of the Political Victims ' Defence Fund , when the amount of 14 s . 5 £ d . was collected . On the evening of the 3 ame day , the Rev . William Hill preached a sermon in the schoolroom under the Odd Fellow ' s Hall . The audience was good , and the collection , which was made in aid of the Defence Fund , amounted to 123 . 71 d . The expenses attending the sermons amounted to 3 3 . 31 , leaving a total of £ 1 3 s . lOd . to be sent to the treasurer of the Defence Fund . ¦ . " . ' ¦ On Monday Evening , the Chartists met in their Association Room . Little business of importance was transacted , other than auditing the accounts , of the secretary , which were found to be correct .
The Manchester Female Chartists held their weekly meeting in the Charter Association Room , on Wednesday evening . Mr . Dixon addressed them . Money received by Mr . William Dixon for the Local Victim Fund , for the support of the wives and families of the Chartist ) prisoners . — £ . 8 . d . Ann Kerwin and Sarah Wilson 0 5 % . Ellen Cuomings ... ... 0 2 7 £ Mr . Saxon , per Mrs . Dixon ... 0 2 6 ' £ 0 io n
FOR THE NATIONAL » EFENCE FDND . S . d Alexander M'Qnee , Crawford Burn , Ireland , A friend to Feargus O'Connor ... ... 1 0 A friend to Hargeaves ... ... . ... ... 1 0 Saddlewobth . —Thfe faction' are not yet tired of their work . O . i Saturday morning last Mr . Thos . Haunam , of Lees , local preacher of the New Connexion of Methodists , was arrested at his own house by the Oldham police , and brought up for examination on the same day at Oldham , on a charge of addressing illegal meetings , and intimidating the work people , but was remanded until Wednesday , when he was brought up at Dabcrosa before the
Saddleworth magistrates . It having been made known in the parish , it caused a large concourse of people to assemble . And when the magistrates took their seats upon the bench , one general rush was made to obtain admission ; but previous to the commencing of business , the Rev . T . S . Mills intimated that the investigation would be conducted privately—of course , the people had to retire . But , however , they had not sat down long before the meeting was again adjourned until four o ' clock , p . m ., awaiting the arrival of other magistrates , there being but two present . But at the time appointed
a much greater number of people assembled than in the forenoon ; and when thd magistrates took their Beats upon the bench , the public made a general rush and got into the room , and all the efforts of the authorities to dislodge them , proved unavailing ; whereupon the Rev . T . S . Mills said that he would take it upon himself to commit him upon the evidence adduced at Oldham . Ho was accordingly committed without any examination before the Saddleworth magistrates . He was admitted to bail , himself in £ 200 , and two sureties in £ 100 each to appear at the York assizes .
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TO THE TRADES OF THE METROPOLIS . Fellow Working Men , —We address you not ' as ChartifitB , not as political reformers , but as men obtain i ng our livelihood by the work of our hands , animated by a sincere desire to uphold tho rights of labour aud to unshackle industry from its present degraded fetters . We at this important period appeal to you to aid by your countenance and support those viotims who have been consigned to felon ' s cells by a tyrannic oligarchy , for daring the attempt to improve theircondition by obtaining abetter remuneration for their labour . To men , who , like you , are practically acquainted with the manner in which capital has encroached upon the rights of labour , we need not explain the unavailing struggle in which for years
past our brethren in the Northern and Midland counties have been engaged in trying to compete with the great power of machinery—machinery which is untaxed , unfettered , and protected from all competition by its owners having the power of making the laws by which trade and commerce is regulated . Long and bitterly , as you are well aware , did they strive to maintain their independance ; but the struggle was unavailing ; living animated matter cannot compete with the giant power of steel , and steam . Year after year , have their wages been reduced lower and lower , until , driven by their heartless employers to the verge of starvation , they , as a last resourse , determined to retire from the heartless struggle , and cease to labour until they
received in return for their exertions , a suflloient remuneration to procure tho necessaries of life . In this , their righteous resolve , we are Bure you will spmpathiee ; you will also feel proud of the noble manner in which , during this period of excitement , they have conducted themselves ; their conduct has been such as to elicit tho approbation of their most prejudiced opponents ; notwithstanding the brutal treatment they have received , and though Hve 3 of their brethren have been sacrificed , they have respected the lives and , with few exceptions , the property of their assailants . Their peaceful conduct has been met by tho bayonet and musket of the soldier and by the bludgeon of ' thepolioeman ; many have been hurried into eternity by these diabolical
proceedings ; hundreds are enduring the horrors of imprisonment . The families of these men must not be neglected ; they must be supported and cheered under their privations and sufferings . We feel assured we have only to lay this subject before you to insure your earnest and hearty co-operation . If the Government is successful in this onslaught . on the privileges of your northern brethren , you will be the next victims selected for the sacrifice ; if these patriotic men and their families do not receive y ) ur support in this their hour of tribulation , how can you look to them for sympathy and support when yeu may bo placed in tne same perilous situation ? It is only by making a determined stand that you can ward off the blow ; it is only by affording your strenuous support to these men that you can demonstrate to the Government
tnat they are parts of one great whole , aud that you consider an attack upon the trades of one portion of the empire equally tho same as an attack upon yourselves . We need say no more on the subject . You are acquainted with the ovrcumstancea which led to their imprisonment ; you have , without doubt , read the evidence ( if evidence it can be called ) adduced agaiust them . You are aware the state of trade and . the cpntiuuation of tho strike must deprive them of assistance in their own locality , and as Englishmen and brother operatives , we feel assured you will take aotive steps ( by forming committees , &c ) to raise funds for their defenoe and support in this righteous struggle . Signed on behalf of the Chartist Metropolitan Delegate Meeting ,
William Cuffay , Treasurer . Thojtas M . Wheeler , Secretary . Subscriptions will be thankfully received by the above persons , on Sunday afternoons , at the Chartist Hall , 55 , Old Bailey ; at the Evening Star Office , 252 , Strand ; or at Mr . John Cleave ' a , 1 , Shoe-lane , Fleet-street . All monies will be duly acknowledged in the Evening Star ( daily paper ) , Northern Star t and Cleave's Gazette . ¦ ¦ ' '
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Leeds Corn Market , Tuesday , Sept . 20 . —The arrivals of Wheat and Oats are again large to this day ' s Market , Beans smaller . There has been » very limited demand for new Wheat , and prices 3 s . to 49 . per quarter lower ; for Old there is no demand , and lower prices would be taken if offers were made New Oats , a half-penny per stone lower ; Old ones little alteration . Beans rather dearer ; part new Barley at market which has been sold from 29 s . to 333 . per quarter . THE AVERAGE PRICES OF WHEAT FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPT . 20 , 1842 .
Wheat . Barley . Oats . Rye . Beans . Peat Qrs . Qre . Qrs . Qrs . Qrs . Qxs 3132 48 632 3 280 17 £ b . d . £ s . d . £ b . d . £ s . d . £ a . d . £ 8 . d . 215 91 19 fy-. y B-l U 80 1157 | 1166 i Leeds Woollen Markets . —Although there was a better market at the Cloth Halls on Saturday last , than has been the case for some time past , there has not been so much actual business doing in the town as there was in the week preceding , and the demand for all sorts of manufactured goods has been dull ia comparison , in the warehouses . The American tariff is said to be unfavourable t » the trade of this country , furnishing an advance of twenty per cent , upoa the rates paid in Clay ' s Compromise Bill . The wool market has been heavy , and very little doing .
HUDDEHSFIELD CtOTH MARKET , TdESDAY , SEPT . 20 th . —Our market this day was but thinly attended , and very little business done in any department in the Hall . It appears bnyers prefer visiting the respective warehouses on tbe Wednesday ; and it is slid that more business is now done on the latter than the former day . The extent of business dona in the warehouses cannot be ascertained . Bradford Markets , Thursday , Sep . 22 . —Wool —So little is the alteration in the Wool market , that we can only refer to last week's report . Yam—This branch of trade is very steady , and an average
business doing , and late prices maintained . Pieee—The merchants appear to be very active in looking after the job lota which some of the 6 mall manufacturers nave been submitting in the cemmon or lower description of Parisian cloths , those nhiefly the product of the dobby , and which have been sola at ruinously low prices . Orleans clothB have been more kquired after , and the stocks very light in the hands of the manufacturer * . Merinos are hardly as good sale as they were a few weeks past . In other goods , no material alteration neither in demand or prices
Rochdale Flannel Market , Monday Sept . 19 , —We have had a very brisk demand for flannels today , and pieces have been eagerly bought up ; but the manufacturers have not yet been able to obtain a decided advance in price . The wool market con * tinues in much the same state it has been for some Monday ' s past . The dealers are very willing to sell at former prices , and the manufacturers buy very sparingly . York Corn Market , Sept . 17 . —We are well supplied with new Wheat to-day , the quality generally superior , but the condition ouly indifferent . The prices asked are higher than our buyers are disposed to give , and the amount of business done is not large , though a decline of Is . to 2 * . per qr . is submitted to on all qualities . Oats aro fully ^ d per stone lower ; Barley and Beans almost nominal , for want of supply .
MAKCHE 3 TER MARKET , TUESDAY , SEPT . 20 . —There was a quiet market both for goods and yarn ; and in the absence of any brisk demand , pric ? s shewed some tendency to recede . Tho real state of the market , however , cannot be ascertained until the general resumption of employment , and the production of a full supply of goods , shall have brought forward the orders which have been suspended on account of the turn-out . Richmond , S » r . 17 . —We had onlv a thin supply of Grain in our market to-day . —Wheat sold from 6 s . 6 d . to 8 v 6 d . ; New ditto , 6 s . 6 d . to 7 s . 6 d . ; Oata , 2 s . 2 d . to 3 i . I 0 d . ; Barley , 4 s . 3 d . to 4 s . 6 d . ; Beaaa , 5 s . to 53 . 6 d . per bushel .
London Corn Exchange , Monday , Sept . 19 . — The supply of Wheat from Essex , Kent , and Suffolk , waa larger than for some weeks past , and there was a fair quantity of Beans , but only a moderate supply of Barley and Peas , from any of these counties , and the fresh arrivals of Oats were only limited , as well from our own coast as from Scotland and Ireland . There were fair importations of foreign Wheat and Oats during th * past week . From the increased supply of new Wheat and the falling off in the condition of it , the trade , was very dull for English this nurning at a decline of lull 2 s . per quarter generally , and in some instances 33 . per quarter lower was taken than on this day week , with a merely retail demand for foreign
at about la per quarter abatement in price . Ship flour declined Is per sack , and was not taken so freely , but there was no change in the value of town made . There was a brisk sale for prime Malting Barley at an advance of full Is per quarter . Malt was without alteration in value , good qualities being saleable in small quantities at full rates . New Beans being rather soft were taken slowly at rather lower rates . Peas were much the same as last week , and in moderate demand . The Oat trade was not brisk , good corn made as much money from the consumers , but the large dealers bought sparingly . Manchester Corn Market , Saturdat , Sept . 17 . —In the early part of the week a steady consumptive demand waa experienced , which took off tne supplies of choice new English Flour as they came
forward , and , in some instances , the quotations of the preceding market day were slightly exceeded : within the last day or two , however , the inquiry for that article has somewhat abated ; and , although prices were tot lower , less disposition was shewn to purchase . Oatmeal was in moderate request ; but , to effect sales of either old or new , ratber lower rates were accepted . At our market this morning the trade , influenced , no doubt , by the languid reports from London , Liverpool , Wakefield , and other leading markets , purchased very sparingly of Wheat , at a decline of Id . to 2 d . per 70 lbs . in both old and new Flour only a moderate business was passing , and the extreme currency of this day se ' nnight was barely supported Oats were Id . to 2 d per 45 lbs ., and Oatmeal Is . per load lower with but a limited sale .
Liverpool Corn Market . —Monday , Sept . 19 . — With the exception of foreign produce , of which there have arrived 4557 quarters of Wheaf , 700 quarters of Oats , 7 quarters of Peas , and 2126 barrels of Fiour , 7458 from Canada , the week ' s imports ot Gt&An , &c , ate light . From the 8 ih to the 14 th instant there were released from bond 5780 quarters of Wheat , — quarters of Oats , 2121 quarters' of Barley , 40 quarters of Beans , and 197 quarters of Peas . Tne duly on Wheat has now advanced to 163 . per quarter , od Flour to 9 s 7 . Jd per barrel , the rates of impost on Rye have also advanced Is 6 d per quarter , on Canadian Wheat to 33 per quarter , ana on Canadian Flour to Is 9 } d per barrel . On Tuesday a moderate amount of business was
done in Foreign Wheat at fully the prices current at the close of last week ; the subsequent transactions have been limited , and at yesterday ' s market purchases were rather easier to effect . Several small lots of Irish new Wheat have arrived ; the last to hand have been sold at 7 s to 7 s 3 d , which rates indicate a decline of 3 d per bushel . The demand for barrel Fiour has been less lively , but full prices have been obtained ; 283 to 293 for Canadian ; 29 a to 30 u perJ 961 bs . for United States . The Oat trade has continued to rule dull ; no change in value ofo . d , but new , ot which there have still been few
at market , are Id per bushel cheaper * , 2 s lid per 45 lbs taken for the best Irish . New Meal 25 s 6 d to 26 s 6 d , old 21 s 6 d to 22 s 6 d per 2401 S . No change as regards Barley or Bi-aua . Peas have been sold at an advance of Is per quarter . Liverpool Cattle Market , Monday . Sept .. 19 . —We have had a larger supply of Cattle at market to-day than of late , the greater portion of sficondrate quality . There was a great number left unsold ] owing to the sellers not being inclined to make little or no reduction in price . Beef 5 d to 6 d , Mutton 541 to 6 d par lb . Number of Cattle' at market : — -easts 1784 , Sheep , 8114 .
Malton Corn Market , Sept . 17 . —The quantity ot Grain offering at our market this day is &i ? ( ot the season of the year . Wheat , of real fine quality and in good condition , is without alteration in value ; inferior sorts aro Is . per quarter lower . Oats | d per stone lower . Barley nominal .
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MANCHESTER . Dear Sir , —At the New Bailey Court on Saturday , at a quarter to oi . e o ' clock , D . Maude , Esq . took hiB seat uppn the bench , when Mr . B . M'Cartney waa placed at the bBr . Supeiintendent Wolfend-n , of the Pendleton police forr- ; . stated , that a warrant wrs placed in his hands for the apprehension of tbo prisoner , for having attended a meeting at EccUs on the 11 th of August , and there made an inflammatory speech . Witness apprehended tbe prisoner in Ms dwelling , in
Cross-hallstr ; : t , Liverpool , ou Tuesday night , at haU-past eleven o'clock , and found in his possession a book containing a great number of memorandums respecting Chartist transactions . Ho had also a receipt in his pocket for money paid for the use of a room used for holding Chartists meeting ? On searching hiB house the following morning , witness found a great number of letters from various parts of the kingdom , showing that the prisoner was extensively connected with Chartist movements . He was a dealer in Chartist tracts , and -witness found a great number of them in his
possession . M'Cartney cross-enmined the witners— Is it part of your instructions to take down , or remember what is Baid by a prisoner when in your possession ? I may do so , if I think it necessary . M'Cartney—Am I therefore at libsrty to make use of ¦ what fell from you in my own « Ufence ? Mr . Maude—If it is a part of the conversation between you and him , you have a right to make usp . of it . M'Caitney , to tbe witness—Yesterday , when coming ¦ with you on tho railway , do you remember saying you would have some difficulty in establishing tbe charge set forth in your warrant ? Witness—No . U'Cartney—Do yon remember saying in reply that , if you failed in this case , y » n would apply to bave me remanded -until you could establish some other charge against me ?
Witness —I said there were other cases that could be proved r ^ inst yon . M'Cartney—D ^ es not that Eavour very much of taking a man on speculation ? Nathan Fryer , an overlooker under the Bridgewater trust , said he was at the open space near the Cross at Eccles on the 11 th of August , between four and five o'clock in the evening . There were about 200 or 300 persons there , and thty were addressed from a cart by tho prisoner and two or three others . M'Cartney addressed the meeting as " fellow-slaves , ' and commented much on the evils the working classes were suffering , all of which he ascribed to class legislation . He sivised them to continue thtir cessation frvni labour until the document known as the People ' s Charter , became the law of the land . He used other expressions tend-ng to prove the power possessed by " rampant capital ovtr prostrate labour "
Richard Polliitt stated , that he was at Ecslea on Wednesday , the 11 th of August Saw a crowd of three or four hundred perscus there , and several persons addressing them from a cart The speakers advised tbe meeting not to go to their work until they got an edvance of wages ; but when the prisoner wes introduced , he advised them not to return till the Charter bacame the law of the land . This witness was cross-exam ' ned by the prisoner at gTeat length , and admitted that it wug the bast Bpeech he ( the witness ) had ever heard , but thought it should not be addressed to an ignorant mob . The truth should not be told at all times . The evidence for the prosecution here closed ; and the prisoner was remanded till Friday , when he was again brought up , and on the application of Superintendent Wolfenden , remanded till Friday next . Mr . Bent , solicitor , applied for the prisoner ' s liberation on bail ; but _ e application was refused .
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Dublin . —Irish Umversal Suffrage Association . —The Association met in considerable strength on Sunday , Mr . Fowler in tbe chair . After the minutes had been read , four new membsrs were received . Mr . Dyott annouueed that the address which he had read ou the last night of meeting , had been transmitted to Mr . Sturge . Thi 3 Association now numbers 1030 members .
Ashton-under-Lyne , —This town has again begun to resume its usual appearance . Most of the mills have again begun work , and the people , with sore heartburnings , have been compelled to resume their labour upon the same terms that they came out upon . Lonbon . —The Somets Town Victim Committee met at Mr . Burden ' s Coffee Housb , ChaTlton-street , Somers Town , on-Monday evening last . Among other business , Mr . Laurie handed in two sovereigns for the relief of the victims , given by Mr . Adams , of Brewer-street , Somers Town , the worthy gentleman who presented tho same sum in 1839 for a similar purpose . The Committee meet at the abovo houee every Monday evening , at eight o ' clock , where subscriptions will bo thankfully received .
Saxe King , the Chartist , who was arrested for an assault upon a policeman , after the Clerkenwell Green meeting , was , on Wednesday , acquitted on the main charge . Another indictment was then preferred against him for an assault upon a policeman after he was in custody , and notwithstanding the perjury of the fellow , who has since resigned , he waa again acquitted ;—the jury stating they could not believe the man on his oath . King has been five weeks iu prison , bail being refused . And after every expedient had been resorted to by the police to ensure a conviction , they were baffled in proving his identity .
Mb . Ruffy Ridley's Toub — - A crowded meeting of the Chartist Hatters' Association waa held last evening at the Brown Bear Tavern , Southwarkbridge-road , for tho purpose of hearing Mr . Rufiy Ridley detail an account of his tour through the provinces , in agitation of " the Charter , " and his arrest ia the Forest of Dean , for the promulgation of his opinions . Mr . Ruffy Ridley was specially invited to attend , and his statements were listened to wiih intense interest by the Association . The case of Dr . M'Douall was brought under the
consideration of the meeting , and a subscription was entered into for tho purpose of enabling hid afflicted wife and family to follow him in his exile to America , whither ho has , it was stated , been obliged to fly from the malignity of tho Government , ( indignant cries of " Shame ' . " marked this announcement . ) Subscriptions were also paid iu in support of the Victim and Defence Funds ; and the business of the meeting having terminated , thanks were voted to Mr . Ridley , and the chairman , and the meeting separated .
Stainton , near Stockton-on-Tees , in Cleveland . —On Tuesday evening , the 20 th inat ., a public meeting was held at the above place . Mr . John Sanderson was called to the chair , and , after a few pointed remarks , called upon Mr . Thomas Davison , of Stockton , to address the assembly . Mr . D ., after having briefly adverted to the present state of things , announced that Mr . William Chappie , of Sunderland , would address the people on the horrors of war—its irreligious and immoral tendencies , Mr . C . then presented himself , and delivered a pathetic , eloquent , and heart-rending address . Mr . Davison then farther illustrated that whioh had been treated in so masterly a manner by Mr . Chappie , and defined the principles of the People ' s Charter to the entire satisfaction of the people present .
Holbsck . —Mr . T . B . Smith preached here on Sunday last , and on Wednesday evening the same gentleman lectured to a numerous audience . Thu subject—Chartism and Christianity compared—was hauuied in a masterly aud effective manner . At tho conclusion of the lecture , the Chairman announced that it was the intention of the Chartists of HolbecK to establish a Tract Society , with a view of spreading their principles more widely . The new Council were then elected , and the meeting separated .
Debby . —A meeting having been called by the Complete Suffrage party last night ( Monday ) , a few invitations were sent to the Chartists , through the sub-Secretary of the Association , and a Committee of three were appointed by the Chartists to put any questions to the speakers they thought proper . Tho meeting waa S'rirtly private , being called by circular , and the majority present were middlo-clasamen . The School Uoom was fall . The meeting was addressed at considerable length by Messrs . Sturge , Albright , of London , aud Etchara , of Derby , the tendency of whose speeches was to calm the apprehensions of the middle classes on the subject of granting the suffrage to the people , one of the reasons assigned being that they ( the middle
classes ) had nothing to fear in conceding the vote to the people ; that their property was perfectly safe ; wealth had always kept the power , and wealth would continue to hold the ascendancy in political affairs . Mr . Fraser , of Leeds , who was present , after making a few remarks upon the speeches of Messrs . Sturge and Albright , put it to Mr . Sturge " That , as an advocate of complete suffrage , wishing every mau to have a vote , how could he ( Mr . Sturge ) make the unjust mode in which the proposed Conference was to be appointed , agree with his advocacy of complete , or universal suffrage ? '' Mr . Sturge , in reply , stated , that the scheme under notice was not of hi 3 proposing , but that it originated from Mr . Lovett . of London ; and , therefore , he thought it would give
satisfaction to the Chartist public , Mr . Lovett being an old and steadfast Chartist . Moreover , this Conference was principally for the purpose of breaking down the prejudices of the middle class portion of society ; but that , we should always keep in mind that they , the members of the Complete Suffrage Union , recognize our principles , the points ot the Charter . Mr . Fraser , in reply , stated that the Chartist body so farjfrom implicitly following the advice of leaders , weighed every thing they proposed to the body , and whether it was Mr . Lovett or Mr . O'Connor who presented such adv . ee , they had now the intelligence and boldness to differ with either or both if they thought they were in error ; consequently it was no reason we should agree to this Conference , beiidtised
cause Mr . Lovett such a mode of election ; and addsd there bad been too much mere recognition of principle ; we wished them to act on their professed principles , and then we wbould act along with them ; and proceeded to Bhow , by illlustration , the injustice of electing a Conference to be called a national one , upon the principle laid down in the address of the " Complete Suffrage Union . " The discussion was carried on for perhaps an hour or more , Mr . Fraser making the following remark : — " That if Mr . Sturge wished to destroy the preju « dices ot his order , let him call a m id die-class Confer * ence and their argue with them , " drew from Mr Albright the request that Mr . Fraser would Bend his ideas to the council in Birmingham , and they would take his plan into consideration .
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