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7 OB 3 S . SHZBE SUSXSKES ASSIgES . The eommistioas of Assize for the ciVy and county of York were opened on Saturday last On Friday evening , F . W . T . V . Wentworth , Esq ., the High Sheriff , aimed at the Gesige Tnn . On Saturday evening , the Sheriffs for the ( Sty and County , -with the usual cavalcade of halbertmen and tradesmen , proceeded to the Hallway SUiian , in Tanner Row , to meet the Judges , and although the weather was Tery unfavourable , the speet&tora wsre numerous . After waiting above an tear , Mr . Justice Wightm&n arrived by the mail train from London , at half-past eight o ' clock Ss then took hi » # eat in the High EherUfi caniage , aad proceeded to the Castle and Guildhall , where the commissions were opened . On Sunday morning , his Lordship attended divine errics in the Misster .
Lord Chief Justice Itenman did not arrive in the eity till Monday morning . GUILDHALL , Jcli 12 . This morning , tX half-past eight o ' clock , Mr . Justice Wighimaa took his seat on the- bench . After the nsu&l lonnaiitiBB had been gone through , the follow , lug gentlemen were impannelied on THE GRA 2 TD JURY .
John Brest , Esq ., Foreman . Mr . Thomas Kelson Champney . Mr . Richard Burdetin . Mi . Benjamin A gar . Mr Leonard William Sedgwict Mr . Charles Potter . Mr . Samuel Fowler . Mr . Junes Thomas Saussen . Mr . John BelL air . aiatthevr Kj-mer . Mr . George Brown , jus . Mr . John Britton . Mr . Robert Farrer . Mr William Watson . Mr . Christopher Ware . Mr . Wells Hood . Mr . Thomas Marsh . Mr . Joseph Severs . Mr . Jokn Sumpner . Mr . William Hudson . Mr . John Harewooa " . After the proclamation against vice and immorality had been read , Mi Justice Wightmak addresed the Grand Jury . He said he rejoiced much that on the present occasion hs should have to occupy a very small portion of their time . There were in effect but two cases , and thesa
esses comprehended three prisoners only . In the case of one at them they would hsTe to inquire into the drcnmstancBS attending the death of a person named 'Warren , and they would have to consider whether there was sufficient evidence against a person named Piews the party charged , to pat him on his trial for manilangnter . If a sudden affray should arise , and in the eocrse of the conflict or straggle it should happen that death ensues , unless the party inflicting the wound wa 3 acting strictly in self-defence it would be their duty to pet the party so inflicting the -wound on his trial for the crime of manslaughter . To * fc was the only observation hfi ¦ would mzke on the case of Plewa . The ] facts would be detailed by the witnesses , and as far » q he had been able to learn of the state of the
ease from the depositions , it would present Borne circumstances not very favourable to the police of the city of York , because if they had interfered at the time , as they could have done , the fatal result might most possibly have been prevented . The other case was ona "were two persona named Ward aad K 3 rby were charged wit& tare brolen into a dwelling boose and stolen a quantity of property tbereis . Ko parson , as they would easily suppose , would be present during the actual commission of the ffence ; but in considering the guilt or innocenes of a party , or whether they were so satisfied that there was probable cause to warrant them in putting the prisoners on their trial , it wa 3 a most material cxreomstance to inquire how Boon , after the commission of the offence the stolen
property was found on the party charged , because the Bpeedy fining of preperty affords a very frequent Kispicion , at least , that they upon whoa it is found are the gailty parties . It Wis not necessary for them ( the Grand Jury ) to do more than to raise a sufficient ground to send the prisoners on thtir trials . It was Dot tfceir duty to try the parties ; they were only to see that there was probable cause to s * nd them to another tribasal , in order th » t the guilt or innocence of the parties charged might be investigated . In conclusion , he ( the Learned Judge ) stated that if in these , or any other eases that miglit come before them , they should find tbenweiveS ander any difiicully and shoald require any ad-flee or assistance from him , he should , be lnc&th&ppy to render it . —The Grand Jury then retiied to their
zoom . The Learned Judge then proceeded to the Maasion-House , is-here he breakfasted with the Lord Mayor and several of the corporate body .
YOHK CASTLE , Jult 12 . Mt . Jusiic * WiGHT 5 U > " took his seat on the Bench at twelve o ' clock . After las magistrates of tie three R-dinp , &c , had been called over , tha following gen-Utaien were sworn on
THE GRA > T > JTJBY . WiHism Rookee Crompton Stan&fleld , Esq ., M . P ., of E- 'boit-hali , Foreman . Sir Ghas . Ibbelson . Bart ., of Bsnton-pari . Thomas Sirsfcow , Esq ., of < 3 » rrow-Hlli , near Tort . Hvsley Moitimes B ^ iuee , Eeq ., of BeU-baiL Jcfen Bell , Esq ., M . P ., of Tkuak . Alexander Brown , Esq ., of Beilbygrange . Christopher William Carter Cb » ytor , Esq ., of Spenitliorpe-balL Alfrad Horatio Barley , Esq ., of Elvington-halL Joseph Dint , Esq ., of Ribston-park .
Wn Garfoith , Biq ., of Wig&nthorpe . William Marshall Hatfisld , Esq ., of Newton-Kyme . John Hutfcon , Etq ., of Sowber-MIL Thomas Laycock , Esq ., of Fishergate-House , near Tori . Geo-Lloyd , Esq .. of Stociton-halL Geo . L ' -Qdell , Esq ., of Sutton-house . "VViilua Bennett Martin , Esq ., of Westboroagh-hall . Francis Moriey , Esq ., of Marrick-park . \ Tm- Li 3 ter Fenton Scott , Esq ., of WoodhalL Eesry Wiilongibv , jna ., Esq ., of Birds *!! . Mattiew Wiltoa , Jan ., Esf ., of E 3 leion-halL Bichard MoakumMilaes , Esq ., M . P ., Ribston-halL
The proclamation » g « iTirt vieeacd immorality was then reaci . The Jcdgs charged the Grand Jnry . He observed that , upon this the first occasion of his having the honour * to address the Gracd Jury of the county of Yark , it was a subject of congratulation to him that the number of prisoners in the calendar waa so few , b-t , it the same time , he could not but regret that the . eturacter of eome of the cases was bo heavy , there being no i ? ss than four cases of murder in the calendar , ktjbc of which required tit most attentive and fearful tomdderaticn . But before be proceeded very briefly to offer any observations * n the more important of the © fcaees , be -would point oxrt to ttem tUat it was n » t their province to try the prisoners , but to send the
several eases for trial , unless they were reasonably satfifed of the innocence of the parties , that thsre was do ground for a charge being made . With respect to tke more important case of murder , which had happened in the neighbourhood of Knarasbr *' , he had only to observe thai , if they found the deceased came by bia 6 *» Ui by the hand of oiie of the parties , that the -other * present were engaged in cne common design , and that the blaw vras given in furtherance of that common design , in that c-ise , those persons who were present , though they did not themselves actually inflict the Vound , would be accessible to the same punishment as the pnncipaL There were prinripals in the first and second degree ; but the crime and the punishment was the same . There was a case of
a melsncholy description—that of a woman being charged with the murder of bar illegitimate child . In ) this case , one of the principal points for the Grand ; Jury to consider , would be whether they were satisSed i thai the child was bern alive . If they were of opinion i that tlis wound had been inflicted after the child bad i bre&thed , this was 02 s of tiose cases -wbicfl ihty should j send for trial as a cast of mnrJet On the oilier hand , ! if it sfeonld appear Uiat the child had been bom dead , i thongh tke wouad should have been inflicted , the ' crime of murder could not be ccmnutted ; the party j eould not be guilty of hGmiciue , unless the child had been born alive . There was auoiher case which was of j a very peculiar character ; it vras the case of a person j of the Earns of Wulett , who was charged with , the j
murder of a person who appeared to have died by , Tic-leice , bat it w ^ iud be a question for thua to cos-. siJer whether violence had beea dose by a blow , or ; whether or not , in truth , the party had been ttupifUd . by a biow , or probibly by liquor , and was not run j © var by a c * rriage ; and that the cause of death was , in j truth , by ihs carriage passing over him , and not by a j bi ^ -w . Bat if they were satisfied that the party who j baa inflicted the blow had left the deceased in such a j situauon that he was in danger of being run over by a \ cait , toid -was acting in the prosecution ofj an . illegal af&ay , then the crime -woold be man- \ niawghter . But in the event of the party giving the ; blow , baTing done &o in self-dtfence—either in pro- ; tecting >»™«^ if from being robbed , or fruia any other ; cause—and h&d tnocked him down , and the cart had ; by accideat gone over him , then the party would not ,
be guilty of any crime . There was another case , in which a person of the name of Barrett was charged with wilful murder . In that case the only question for ticii consideration seemed w be the identity of the p ^ rty charged . The -was not in custody : still tie case would be presented to than , and they -ffoald have to vA upon it in the same manner as though be was in custody . He had mentioned thsse cases with more particularity , because they appeared the far heaviest cases in ths calendar ; there were some others of a lighter description , but still of considerable importance . There waa a person charged with aiministering drugs ¦ with intent to proeure abortion . The point was not for them to consider whether the dross -Be : e of a noxious nature ; but they would hav » to cacsiccr the intent « f the party in applying them . Thera were also several eases in the mdw " < d cutting and stabbing ; and , as in the otter ate be b ^ L mentioned , they would have to-consider the intent ^ th which the woun ds were inflicted- There w » itoo cases of forgery ; ani b . * rs
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again they would have to consider not only tbe question of the genuineness of the instrument alleged to be forged , but also the intent of the party charged . Witk respect to the question of the genuinesss of the instrument , it might be that the name ef tbe actually exiting and real person should appear on the intrument ; it possibly might be the hand writing of such peison ^ but if really done for the mere purpose of fraud , if it should appear that the person whosa name appears on the bill is not the person represented by the party , then there is clearly a fraudulent intention . As for example : if a person bearing th » same name as that of an eminent banker should f urge a bill representing himself to be that banker , it would be equally a forgery , though the b&Dd WTitinr might be the writing of a genuine person .
Tbe forgery is in the false making of the instrument in the name of another who is represented to be a particular person . They would take that into their consideration because it had been said it was not a forgery as there was a person of that name but by no means the person intended by the forger . The forger usually represents the person whose name , would be likely to acquire credit , when , in truth , it is not the name of that person , nor the hand writing of the individual whom it represent * . There were two cases in the calendar which he approached with some reluctance . These were cases of rape . They differed entirely from each other in their circumstances . They would not ,
however , fail to bear in mind bow easy it was to make such a ckarge , and how difficult it was to refute it . They woald be guided by the conduct , the demeanour , and the condition of the prosecutrix soon after tbe circumstances she might speak of took place . From these circom&Unces their judgment would be formed whether the case was a genuine one or not . There was another case which he approached with greater reluctance + > i « . ti those which he had named ; but he should make no Other observation upon it tb&n this : if it seas possible that the witnesses could have been under any mistake in that case , he should recommend them to form an exception to the rule which he luid down in the first instance
( unless they were satisfied that there was no probability of the witnesses being mistaken ) and they would give the accused the benefit of a doubt . It would be more conducive to the public good , however , if such cases were suppressed . It was only a strong probable case that should warrant thtru in sending it for trial . He was not aware of any other case in the calendar which Ti . quired particular notice ; if , however , there should arise any difficolty in the coarse of their enquiries in which he could render the » any assistance he should be happy to do so . He asked them to permit him , in conclusion , to make one observation which occurred to Mm in tbe perusal of the calendar . There were thirtynise prisoners charged with the commission of offences in the calendar , ana out of these , fifteen only were able to read and write , and all the rest were wholly nnable
to < lo so . It appeared that the most heinous and tbe Heaviest of tbe offences bad been committed by those who were incompetent to read ; and he could not but observe , as it h&d frequently been observed before , that It very much concerned gentlemen of influence , of rank , and station , to forward as much as they possibly could the instruction of the poor . They had too much reason to be aware tbat extent of knowledge is not a sufficient guarantee agaiust the commission of crime ; but at least they knew this , tiat those who were able to read and write were not s * liable te commit offences as others who are destitute of those qualifications . It was desirable to afford as much education and instruction to the poor as would enable them to read and understand the principles of tbe Gospel—the best and surest guarantee of moral conduct . He would not longer detain them by any other observations .
COIMNG . John Scaife , 38 , and Ann Soaift , 39 , were charged ¦ with having in their possession , on the 1 st of March , at Hull , a mould for the purpose of coining . Mr . ABMITROSG and Mr . WILSON were for tbe prosecution ; Sir Gsegohi Lewis defended the prisoners . . On the day in question , frosi information which the polios of HuU had received , they went to search the prisoner ' s house , and , whilst there , a thumping was heard in one of the rooms np stairs . The police went
into the room and fennd a quantity of fragments of a half-crown mould , and a hammer , which had apparently recently been used , as whiting adhered to tbe face of it . A great quantity of good money was found in tie house , and among it two counterfeit half-crowns . The prisoners stated that a person named Bell , who lodged in the house , had left there tbe articles that were found ; but he was called to show that he knew nothing of them . As the female prisoner was supposed to act under the control of the mala prisoner , the Jury , under his LordsUp ' s direction , found her Hot Guilty .
Sir G . LEW 15 addressed tbe Jury for the male prisoner , and called witnesses , who gave him a giod character . Not Guilty . John Wood , 38 , pleaded gniity to having on the 27 th ef June , at Bradford , stolen a roan heifer the property of Matthew Chapman . S-nlence deferred . Gtor ' . es Wadsxoorlh , 44 , was charged with having on the IGth of Jane , at Quick , stolen a black mare , tbe property of Henry Fisher . Mr Otebexd conducted the case for the prosecution ;
tie prisoner was undefended . About half-past nine o'clock on the night in question the mare was left fastened in the prosecutor's field , and at half-past seven e'clock on the following morning he found the wall adjoining the field palled dewn and the mxre taken away , on toe night of the robbery the prisoner was seen going in tbe direction of the field ., and it appealed that he had sold tha mare to a person residing not far distant . Guilty . —To be transported for the term of ten years . The Court then adjourned .
CROWN COURT . —Tuesdat , Jclt 13 . HIGHWAY BOBBEBT AT SOUTHOW&AM . Joseph Sharp , 39 and John Sharp , 29 , were charged with having on the 17 th of May last , at Soutbowr&m , vielently assaulted John Pearson , and stolen fr < . m his person is 60-, a halfpenny , a farthing , and a basket . Mr . Biidtard conducted the rrostcution . The prisoners were undefended . The facts of the case are thsse . Tbe prosecutor is a currier , residing at Pumphill , Southowraai . On the 17 th of May , he was at Halifax , and about half-past eleven ct night , he was
proceeding along the road towards bis own bouse , and when he arrived near to Shipton-hall , he met two pursons , one ef whom he identified as John Sharp . On coming np to him , John Sharp struck the prosecutor on the bead , and knocked his hat off , and tiie other person , who was recognised U > be Joseph Sbarp , se ; Z ? rt him by the thighs and threw him on his back . Josipb Sharp took hold of prosecutor ' s throat and forced tbe blood from his mouth , and his eyes were swollen in their sockets . The prosecutor was robbed of sn Americin coin , Is . 6 d . a farthing , and a halfpsuny , aud a basket . —Guilty . Sentence deferred .
BURGLARY NEAB SHEFFIELD . Joseph Turner , 22 , and Win . Houseley , 29 . were charged with having , on the 2 GtU of May last , atEccl&a-Seld , burglariously entered the dwelling-house of Win . Djson , and stolen therefrom three printed dresses , three shawls , two cotton shirte , six hilt and cotton handkerchiefs , and other articles . Mr . Hejltos and Mr . Pashlet appeared for the prosecution ; Sir G . . Lewix defended Houseley , and Mr . Wilk 1 * 3 appeared for Turner . The Jury returned a verdict of Guilty . Sentence deferred . STEALING CATTLE . Joseph Race , 24 , -was charged with having , on the 2 Sth cf May , at S ' otton , stolen two heifers , the property of Timothy Arnold . Mr . OVEBEM ) appeared for the prosecution ; the prisoner was undefended . Guilty . Sentence deferred .
HOrSEBBEAKI > G . William Smith , 33 , and James Bailey , 15 , were charged with having , on the 3 ist of March last , at Low Ash , near Sheffield , broken into the dwelling-house of William Wilson Tingle , and stolen therefrom six dessert forks , two suver table spoons , and other articles . Sir 6 seg » bt jjBfFiTi and Mr . Pickebi > 'G were for the prosecution -, Mr . Wilki > s appeared for the defence . The doors and windows of the prosecutor were fastened on the night before the robbery , and about half-past five o'clock on the following morning he found that his tie use and stable had been broken open , and various articles taken therefrom . On tlie night before ths robbery the prisoners and another man were sten near the premises , and about six o'clock on the following morning the prisoners were observed passing through the toll-bar between Low Ash and Sheffield , and Bailey was carrying a sack .
Mr . George VTild that day accosted the prisoners and the other man in the streets ai Shemsud , when the third man ran away . He took the prisoners , and on Smith was found a double-bladed knife , with the point of one of them broken oft . A piece cf a blade was found in prosecutor ' s house , and it corresponded exactly with the prisoner ' s broken blade . The prisoners' boots were al&Q compared with the foot-marks found on tae premises , and they also corresponded exactly . Part of the stolen property was found 03 tbe prisoners . Guilty . Sentence deferred .
ASSAULT . Wi' fra Holdridse , 30 , vras charged with having , on the 2 Sth of April last , at North Newbold , in the East Riding , assaulted Thomas Towlb , hia master , and stolen from his parson four sovereigns . Guilty . Sentence deferred .
i j j ¦ 1 j j j , ! j HOrSEBRSAKI . NG . i Joseph Pilling , 32 , Samuel Laycock , 25 , and David J Laiicock , 24 , were charged with having , on the 4 th of j April last , at Shelf , broken into the dwelling-bouse of I George Carrer , and stolen therefrom 9 jd . Mr . Wassey j and Mr . F . Thompson conducted the prosecution , and Mr , Nfn"TOS appeared f 01 Samuel Lajcock . j The Jury found th > prisoner Pilling Guilty , and tbe I other t-sro prisoners Kot GuUty . Sentence deferrevi . J Tii-a Grsjad Jury ignored th » bills against Win . Lome I charged with committing an unnatural crime at Nun I Monkton , and Francis Buckle , cli&rged with forgery at ! Bradfoid . 1 . lit Court rose about taif-p ^ st Ire o ' clock .
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WEST RIDING ELECTION . THE DKCLABATION . Monday last , at noon , vras the time fixed by the High Sheriff for delaring officially tbe numbers polled by each of the candidates at toe West Riding election . The town of Wakefield was early filled by parties wearing blue favours , very few of the yellow party being to be seen . The two factions had it all to themselves—the Chartists not deeming the occasion one of sufficient importance for them ; their object is to parade principles , no * gew-gaw flags and ribbons . It mast , however , have struck the minds of all persons very forcibly , on peeing the change in the relative positions occupied by the two factions within the space of one short week . At the nomination , the " Bloodies" were determined that nobody but themselves should represent the Ridingthe flag of Wentworth had been unfurled , and it
must conquer , because it conquered in 1807 . So sung my Lord Milton , in whose precious person was embodied the intelligence of a long line of ancestry . Well might it be said , " UoyrneXhamighty fallen !" And now what an insult to Lord Morpeth ; and how strikingly does it illustrate the gratitude of that party whose » baseness" has been placed on record by their master ! Lord Morpeth was placed degradingly at the bottom of the poll , as the fitting reward of eleven years of political degradation , by his own party , •—a mere lad , who cannot utter two consecutive sentences of plain English , having been purposely paraded that the Riding might be carried , even at the expence of the defeat of the Irish Minister . So much for Whig generosity , for Whig gratitude , for Whig consistency ! Even Lord Morpeth will now bid farewell—a long farewell—to the Yorkshire Whigs .
The two parties were arrayed en the hustings in the same order as at the nomination . The High Skeriffarrived , attended by a numerous cortege , at fwelve o ' clock ; and after the necessary formalities had been gone through , he declared the state of the poll to be as follows : — Tor tbe Hon J . S . Wortley ... 13 . 165 For E . B . Denison , Esq 12 , 780 For Lord Milton 12 . 080 For Lord Morpeth w 12 , 031 Majority of Mr . Wortley over Lord Morpeth 1 , 134 Majority of Sir . Wortley over Lord Milton ~ 1 , 085 Majority of Mr . DeniBon over Lord Morpeth 749 Majority of Mr . Denison over Lord Milton , 700
The announcement of the numbers was received with great cheering by the frieuds of the respective parties . Silencehavingbeen proclaimed and immediately obtained , Mr . Wortley , as the senior successful candidate , then proceeded to address the meeting . Mr . Wortley said— Gentlemen , fellow-countrymen , and at length my constituents , —The proud pre-eminence in which you have . done me the honour to place my name , now gives me a title to present myself before you in the character of your representative . I am sure no man in this large assembly , or in the whole extent of this Biding , uuder-rates the immense value of that triumph . It shows , » t least this—that tho voice of the West Riding is no longer to be commanded by a close influence . It
shows that the voice of the West Riding is not to be bought . It shows that the representation of the West Riding is not a mere appendage to a noble house , however high ita station , and however deserved the popularity of the members of that house . A . nd , Gentlemen , we have now to thank our opponents as well as yourselves for the extent of the victory we have gained ; for they have Hot only placed me here , but placed by my sido my worthy colleague . I undertook in the first place to demand for the West Riding that which wo all felt we had a right to ask—I undertook to ask for it a voice in the legislature of the country . We fought for it , bat we met with the resistance of a determined monopoly . The time was when we made a moderate
demandwhen we asked for a share in the representation , and with which we should be satisfied . But how have they treated us 1 They fought us twice , but they did not persavere wi : h the same means and instruments as before . They undertook to withdraw a member who had given satisfaction to a great number of his constituents , and declared war to- ^ extirmination . What did we do ! We did as English men always do under similar circumstances . We cried '" To arms , away with the scabbard , and we will fight to victory . " Aad that victory wo have at last achieved ; and it is & victory of which tho effects are not to be confined within the limits Of the Wosi Riding . The Hod . GeatUmaa , after alluding to tho responsibilities of his post , thus concluded . I have
only to thank you all for what you have done in the cause so far as I am concerned . I go—1 feel not merely as ihe representative of tho majority of this riding , but I go as the member for this great district to represent all its classes , to attend to all its interests , to make no distinction between parries , so far as public business is cntrustod to my care , and to do all I can to mako it efficiency conducted . You may depend upon it—and you flatter aie by placing me in thiB situation—you may . tj « st . me tha-t no exertion , no attention to youi ^ wBrests thall be wanting on my part ; and I trust tho next time I meet you to render an account of tho Charge you have confided to my hands , you ma ; - find that 1 shall be able to give a satisfactory account oi" that
charge , and that you will thiak I have not betrayed the trust I first asked at your hands . E . B . Dennison , Esq ., then presented himself . — He said—Conservative Electors of the West liidiug ! Three times we have fought together : twice were we defeated , but at last , by great efforts , the victory is yours . Allow me to offer you in the most respectful terms my thanks for the honourable aud distinguished position m which your votes have placed me . I hope I am duly sensible of the importance of the positiou in which I stand— tbat I feel the full value of tha trust you have reposed in me , and I hope so long as I have that irust in my keeping , that I shall be able to discharge its duties for
the benefit of the public at large—that it will enable me to add to the comforts of the « reat body of ihe people , and the prosperity of all her Majesty ' s subjects ; so that when I am called on to return that trust into your hands , I hope you will find it even a brighter gem than u is at present . I hope , along with my honourable friend , having tho honour of being the representative of the West Riding , that all parties , Conservatives , Whigs , and Radicals , will consider us equally their representatives . I , for one , fahall know no ditfvrcnce in their opinions when they approach me . I am most grateful for the honour you have done me , and therefore , as your representative , 1 most gratefully make my bow .
Lord Milton then presented himself , and said —Genilemep , you cow see before you one of the beaten candidate . ' for your suffrages . Our opponents have won themselves a golden triumph , and have now found themsdves a sovereign remedy for their former misfortunes . ( Hear , and laughter . ) How long the effect of these go . 'dpn honours will last I cannot say , but I doubt the effects to bo very lasting in this county . They have opposed those wise measures—( laughter)—iu the sternness of their Strength . They have thwarted that which iu the end would add to their prosperity . They may
thwart it for a time , but they may as well attempt to stop the course ef the sun as to stop the progress of those measures which have been proposed to the country . I have to thank you all , not only the Orange , but also the Blues , for that kind reception which they have universally given me . Although 1 am politically opposed to them on political prouuds , yet I trust in private life I shall never find them my enemies . Gentlemen , I have to thank y * u once more for the kind way in which you have listened to me , and I bog now to make my bow , and I hope you will be well represented by those you have chosen on the present occasion .
Lord Moafetu spoke a 3 follows : —Inhabitants of tbe West RidiDg of Yorkshire . I come yet Oflce again before you—( without a cocked hat ' J—in tha order duly assigned to me as the lowest on tho poll . I am the last person , aud it would be the last object I have in view to aim at dissembling the magnitude of the triumph which our opponents havo wrested from us . On the contrary , I really think that it is the most signal and the most decisive which has yet been attached to tha Conservative car of reaction . I have to resign the representation of the Wes ; Riding of Yorkshire int > the hands of Mr . Wortley . I say of Mr . Worticy , for let my defeat have at least'that alleviation , I must bo allowed to consider him my immediate conqueror .
We are old competitors . I have already , as &o has toJdy&u before io-day , met him twice in this glorious warfare ; and he knows better than I can tell him that there axe recollections and passages of our former lives which must make me prefer him to almost any other man , as my successful rival . But in transferring my late portion of the representation of this Riding to his more fsrtunats hand , I cannot dissemble the price and splendor of \ he dower . I have been too foud of it—too proud of it for that . Now , gentlemen , notwithstanding the issue of the recent struggle , —I for one can never regret tbat we ibnght the battle double-handed ; for I think , considering what the declared opinions of the Riding have been anu what was the naturo of the questions submitted to its decision—the withdrawal and
defeat of one would have been tantamount to the prostration of both . ( Hear , hear , hear . ) Nor , Gentlemen , not less in his hour of defeat , tbau when I stood in this place on Monday last , surrounded by all the appearances at least and perhaps some of the anticipations of triumph ; not less do I feel persuaded that the opinion and measures of which I was then the feeble representative and advocate , are even now mc » viB ^ in their forward though unseen track , and hastening to their accomplishment . But , G-jntlemen , I feel tbat 1 am no longer in a positiou which entitles me to trouble you with my opinions upon political questions , or upon matters relating to your own concerns . ( " Goou . ) To yourselves I may properly and safely leave them . You have already , in your day and generation , done noble service in tha causs of our common eouiury . But after ihe
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long period of our connection , which has now lasted through eleven years and fire Parliaments—after the transactions to which we have been parties and the terms we have been on together—I hope that , before we part , yon will allow me to say a few—and but a few—words further upon points pertaining more to my own relations with you . lam willing to flatter myself that even with my political opponents , I leave behind nothing but political differences—( " hear , hear" from the Tories)—and that ire may separate without any ground for angry retrospect or for personal offenoe . But as to those with whom I have had tbe geeater happiness of agreeing—now that so many recolleotions of considerate kindness—of disinterested seal—of generous forbearance of past ;
struggles—and of past victories—come rushing at once upon my mind—I feel what language cannot embody and thanks cannot convey . I have learned , Gentlemen , even to love the inanimate features of your natural landscapes with which I have grown familiar during my repeated canvasses—your heathclad hills and your wide-Bpread vallies ; but how much more then has my spirit bounded in answer to the cheer which roused the mountain echoes , or to the welcome which ushered me into the busiest haunts of your living industry . I trust I need not debar myself from the hope that in the varied course of Jife , opportunities may present themselves to me of showing my abiding sense of gratitude for your past favours ; and I cannot help declaringthough it may seem to bespeak a more poignant sense of the loss I have sustained—that I do not think I could reconcile myself for the present to
occupy any other seat or represent any other constituency . And now , Gentlemen , that I have to take my leave of you , bear vf ita me if I adopt , for ono moment , a more solemn tone than I might otherwise have thought it fit to usa on any such occasion . But I cannot refrain from putting up one fervid petition that the Disposer of all events and the Giver of all good , may visit each and all of you with his choicest and most abundant blessiugs ! May He store your garners with increase , and reward your industry with plenty I ( Hear . ) May Hr scatter the seeds of order—of temperance- ^ of the domestic and public virtues , far and wide amidst all your dwelling . May He crown each hearth and home with peace— -with comfortwith content—with thanksgiving ; and ever supply you with those who can ( 1 will not say more faithiully ) but more efficiently serve you ! These , gentlemen , are my latest words . Thanks again to you . Pare you well , and all good be with you .
The Hon . J . S . Wow-ley then moved a vote of thanks to the High Sheriff ; which , in due course of courtesy , was to have been seconded by oue of the defeated candidates , but Mr . F . H . Fawked persisted in thrusting in his claim to bo heard , and the rote of thanks to the Sheriff was not seconded ; the public business of the Court terminating without its being put . After the declaration had been made and the requisite returns filled up and signed , the members were chaired round the town .
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CARjfclsus . —East Cumbeeland Election . —A Correspondent , writing from Carlisle , says , Though the Whigs have gained a conquest , yet it is tantamount to a defeat , if we consider the great majority they had at the last contested election , when they defeated Sir James Graham by a majority of upwards of five hundred . Indeed , we have no hesitation in declaring our firm conviction , that , if Mr . William James had not been in company with the Hon . Chas . Howard , he would have most certainly been the rejected of East Cumberland . But such is the infiueuce of the Earl of Carlisle , and so strongly was it manifested by all his covey of agents and hangerson , that not a single tenant dared to vote against his son and Mr . Jamee . Such has been the
unprincipled and vacillating conductof the latter gentleman , that he need never again show his face in Cumberland . His reception on the hustings , at the day of nomination ouj ; ht to fully convince him of tho utter hmtility of again showing his face in Carlisle . This same shuffling fellow h * d the audacity to state in his place iu Parliament , that the New Poor Law had worked well in the North , but ho was obliged to eat his words on the hustings , by declaring he had been misinformed on the subject , and that , moreover , he had chauged his opinions as to the principal clauses in the Bill . The Whigs blame tho Chartists for the opposition brought forward , by the Tories . We are glad of this , ror they always previout-ly pretended that the Chartist 3 were an insignificant body . The following is tho state of the poll at its close : —
Hon . C . Howard ( Whig ) 2082 Wm . James ( Whig ) 1988 W . W . Stephenson ( Tory ) ......... 1901 Lanark . —Thursday week was tbe nomination at this place , and there being but one candidate , the business wa * soon gone through . The faction , hewever , did not escape quite scot free , for Messrs . M * Williams and Malcolm being on the hustings , obtained permission to put a few question * to the Member , Mr . Lockbart . These questions were—Would he support a graduated property tax ; a total repeal of the Corn Laws ; such a reduction of taxation , as to enable the farmer to compete with the foreign grower ; and the liberation of all Chartist prisoners ! These were either mkt by a direct negative , or evaded , bu * were loudly responded to by
the assembled masses . Immediately after the nomination , the Chartists had a splend'd out-door meeting , which was attended by about 3 , 000 persons , at which Mr . Giffin , of Strathaven , presided . After some introductory remarks , he called ou Mr . Wm . M'Williams to read the following resolution to the meeting : — " That it is the opinion of this meeting that no permanent good can be derived from either of the factions , Whig or Tory , at present contending for power ; and that nothing short of the People ' s Charter will secure them a full measure of justice . " Tho resolution , afcer an excellent address by Mr . Malcolm , of Glasgow , was carried unanimously , and after three hearty cheers for the Charter , for Frost , Williams , and Jones , for O'Connor and the other Chartist prisoners , and votes of thanks to the speakers aud the Chairman , tho meeting separated .
Birmingham . —The Late Election—The Tories have entered a protest against tlie return of Mr . Schoicfield , and demanded a scrutiny .. Various reports are afloat with regard to the result , some stating that Mr . Scholefield received upwards ot 200 bad votes . If that turns out to bo correct , the worthy Al . P . ' s majority of 120 will look "rather blue . " The Tories seem confident of success . Dublin . —This week here has been one , tho like of which was never seen by the oldest inhabitants , unless those who saw 1803 . Previotis to the election erery art and device that O'Doublef'ace and his party could suggest , or his satanio majesty invent , in divide tho people wero resorted to . Large bills were placarded with wood cuts , representing Dan
holding up a big loaf , aided by his mercenary colleague Hutton ; while West and Grogan were seen on the other side with half a loaf . This might be thought to down the enemies of cheap bread ; but not so , for on the Sunday before tha nomination , there was posted in every aveuue leading to the chapels a second placard , reprosentinR the flaying of a priest at oho triangles , with a burly officer , and the Conservative candidates looking oa ; the latter had words of the vilest kiud put into their mouths . And , to add to the whole , a third placard was issued , cxhibitiug the burning of a priest—the violation of a virgin by tho soldiery—the pitch cap on an inoffending priest , to which a soldier is putting a . torch—the sacking and burning of houses—aud what adds to all this is , that it is all to be acted again if tho Tories succeed to power . Muiiday passed off very well . Tuesday brought the polling , and on Tuesday night , although O'Doublefaco had the majority , the
mob , in order to deter the electors , broke a many windows belonging to persons whom they thought would be likely to vote on the Conservative side . The coal porters wero engaged to bring up voters ; and how well they have succeeded may be learned from the fact , that not a few of those whom they thought to coerce to vote for O'Doubleface , voted for the opposite party . A proof that tho eyes of the people aro being opened to tho villany of the Whigs , and their supporters , be they of whatever name , party , or creed . A Roman Catholio councillor ( . Vlackey ) voted agaiust O'Doubleface , and has written a letter in justification of his act , in which he gives the base , bloody , and brutal Whigs their true characters . The week haa ended in rejecting the " man of the people" by a clear majority of 76 ; but it is likely that it will be greater , for 45 of tho ^ e who voted for the leader of the gulls are expected to be knocked off .
Binglet . —A correspondent says , that , during the late election . the walls of this place nave been covered with placards , headed " intimidation , " calling upon all those who had lost their work through voting Sor the Conservative party , to apply at their Committee , and employment should be provided for them . One of the respectable Conservatives , a miliowner , thought their cause was so rapidly progressing , that he would set an example of tho good deeds which is expected to be obtained by a Tory Government , by running his mill full time . The honourable gentleman accordingly commenced on Tuesday last , and reported the same to the Conservative Committee the same evening , for which they very haudsomely rewarded him with three rounds of applause ,
hoping at tbe same time that others would go and do likewise ; but to the astonishment of the neighbourhood , this noble Conservative bethought himself on the third day following to begin his old plan—that is , of running short time again aa usual , fow days a week . The work people of this place say that il the example shown by thia hi ^ h-bred Conservative is Cirried into eff-Cfc by an honourable house of the same breed . it will be "God help them . " The reason why three full days were run , was not for the bentfit of those whom he employed , but to suit his own purpose to make up an order which he had received for warps and weft , and if he had not sprung up tbe ihrte full days ho could not . have accomplished it .
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East Cumberland Election . —Riots at Wigton —The quiet of oar toira has been-disturbed with the scramble for power of the two great factions ' , ' who are now moving heaven and earth for the supremacy . Early on Thursday morning , every vehicle wa 3 put in motion for the purpose of bringing the voters to the poll ; and in the evening , after tha poll was over , a number of boys paraded lift principal Btreets of the town , bearing ad effigy of Captain Stephenson , the Tory candidate . They finally halted at the Market Place , immediately opposite the King ' s Arms Ion , where a number of the supporters of that gentleman were loitering about , waiting for an accoant of th « state of the poll from the different places of voting . It appeared to be the intention of the boys .
to burn the effigy ; but they were prevented by the interference of the police , who went in amongst them : it was torn to pieces , and the fragments thrown at one another . Hodgson , the chief officer of police , received a blow from some of the fragments , and at length Dr . Corson struck one of the lads with his stick . The boys now sallied forth to the polling booth , which was erected in front of the Church rails ; this they quickly set on fire , and after staying a while with the fire , they returned aga / n to the inn , and on their way they came in contact with the Governor of the bastile , to whom they gave a sound drubbing . The windows in front of the King ' s Arms Inn were next broken , and afterwards those of the inn where the Whigs were sitting , as well as those of Dr . Corson . The windows of other houses Bhared the same fate , particularly if the
inmates were at all unpopular . These disturbances caused a great sensation in the town , as an affair of the kind never occurred before . On , Friday , large numbers of shopkeepers and others wera sworn in as special constables , and in the evening another effigy was brought out , but did not proceed far ere they made a halt . The police attempted to seize it , but were foiled ; so a number of the specials went with the police into the very centre of this Lilliputian army , and brought away the effigy in proud triumph , amtast the yelling of the vanquished ; but as it grew dusk , it was evident the specials thought themselves unfit to cope with the rabble boys , so they despatched a messenger to bring a troop of horse , who had been laying all day in readiness , at a village two miles distant , by whom order was soon restored , and all afterwards remained peaceable .
Fife . —Chabtism Tkiumphant . —Thursday , the 8 th instant , was tbe day appointed l > y the Sheriff for the nomination of a candidate to represent tho County in Parliament . The day was fine , and by breakf&sttime , numbers of the people were seen moving to Cap&r , the scene of action , from the surrounding villages . By twelve o ' clock , the streets of Cup ' ar were pretty throng . A few minutes before twelve , the Chartist candidate , Mr . John Duncan , of Dundee , the two Chartist electors , Messrs . M'Kuy and Henderson , from the parish of K « nnoway , who were to nominate and second Mr . Duncan , and all the members of the Chartist Committee , walked arm-in-arm from Mr . Duncan ' s lodgings to the Schoolhill , where the hustings were erected , accompanied by music and a number of flags ; and wjthiu a few minutes
after they had taken thoir place upon the hustings , the Sheriff arrived , who was followed by Capt C . Wemyss and bis committee , attended by a band of music and a few flags . The Sheriff read the writ for the election , and the Act against Bribery and Corruption ; he then asked any one , who was an elector , to nominate a person to represent this county ia Parliament . Captain Ayton then nominated Captain E Wemyss , as a fit and proper ptrson . Mr . Robert Inglis , manufacturer , JIazkinch , sccunded the nomination . Tlie Sheriff then asked if any other individual had any other person to nominate ? Mr . M'Kay , from Banotown , parish of Kennoway , moved that Mr . John Duncan was a fit and proper person to represent the County of Fife in Parliament , and made a few pithy remarks in support of him . Mr .
Henderson , from the same place , seconded the nomination . The Sheriff then desired all who were in favour of Captain Wemyss to hold up their hands , when a considerable number were raised ; but when he put the same question on behalf of Mr . Duncan , such ;> multitude ef bands were held up as made VVhiggery look pa ' . e . The Sheriff then declared that Mr . Duncan was duly elected to represent the county of Fife in Parliament , the people cheered in their majesty , and made the City ring . Tbe Captain demanded a poll , upon which Mr . Duncan ; aid ho should retire , as the Ctmnists had only wished to test the feelings « f the people at the hustings . The Sheriff hereupon said tbat the election was null aud void , and he again asked ail those who thought Captain Wemyss a Stand
proper person to represent them in Parliament to ) up their hands ; when the former small body again reared tbeir hands in support of their man , who was declared by the Sheriff to be duly elected . The Captain then addressed the meeting in favour of the Whig administration . Mr . Dancan then addressed the people , in a pure Chartist style , laying bare the hollow-hearted and deceptive conduct of the juggling Whigs , in a manner that made their supporters wince . H « showed the inconsistent nature of the law which only allowed a man to vote fora Member of Parliament if he teas worth ten pounds a-year , aud allowed a man to be sent to Parliament , who was not worth a farthing . He showed also how labour was tbe source of wealth , and bow those who laboured none lived in splendour , and
those who performed the labour , were many of them wretched in the extreme , and treated as an inferior and degraded class , ami that it was impossible they could ever be better until they obtained the Charter . When Mr . Duncan bad finished , the Captain moved a vote of tbanks to the Sheriff , which was seconded by Mr . Duncan . The Sheriff acknowledged it , and thanked ti ' . e people for their orderly conduct . He declared that what the peoplo were struggling for was their natural right , and that their conduct that day , showed they were fully qualified to exercise it . Tae Cbnrtists chewed him , but we fear many of the Whig * do not like to hear us so complimented . In all , from l > eginning to end , it was a splendid triumph for Chartism in
1- ife , and Buch as will make a lasting impression . A soiree t' ; ofc place in the evening , which was-attended by a number of genuine friends of liberty . Mr . Roberts wrts in the chair ; Mr . Duncan waa placed on the chairman ' s right , Mr . Roberts opened the proceedings , by a few very appropriate remarks , and then called upon Mr . Crockatt , of Markinch , who addressed them upon the people being the legitimate source of all power . They were also addressed by Mr . Lumaden , from Baintown , upon the Charter , and by Mr . Duncan , upon the conduct of tho Chartist candidates at the present election . Several fine songs were sung , and recitations of a soul-stirring nature were delivered , by others of the company , till a late hour , when all weut to their homes highly gratified with the transactions of the day .
Clackmanan and Kinross . —Tho nomination for these counties took place on Tuesday week , at Dollar , ; iud was another glorious proof of the triumph of Chartist principles . Since the passing of the Reform Bill , these counties have been misrepresented by Admiral Adam , the lick-spittle of the Whig Ministry , who haa retired to make room for Colonel Abercromby , who in the last Parliament misrepresented Stirling county . The Colonel ' s canvass was a perfect burlesque ; he crept through the connties more like an evil-doer than A representative of the people ; meeting in public-bouses with a few of the obsequious electors , whose hungry sobs he promised to provide for out of the plunder taken from au oppressed people . Mr . Abraham Duncan , who was selected as the Chartist candidate for
these counties , has held large out-door meetings these last four weeks , in every town in tho two counties , at which lie fcas shown the people the beauties 0 / Whiggery , and pointed out to the people what they have to hope for from middle-class legislation ; it may be said , ¦ without any exaggeration , thut were the half of England , Scotland , and Wales , in as good a state of preparation as these two counties , the fate of Whigs and Torits would be determined , and Chartism made tri . uinpb . aut in twenty-four hour 3 . It would have done tho heart of a lover of liberty good to have ssen the brave and good men of Alloa , Alva , and Tillicoultry on that morniug unfurl their flags , and strike up their music , all Marching with joy and glee to tho scene of action , with Mr . Duncan at tbeir head : while the
Gallant Oolont-1 stole along like a condemned criminal in a hackee ; coach . Tht > Chartists far and near , met together , caving first marched east to give a welcome to their brethren from Kinross , many of whom hod travelled upwards of fifteen miles that morning , having tbe same distance to return in the evening—no slight proof of their devotion to Chartism . The Sheriff having gone though his part , called upon any elector who fiad a candidate to propose . This brought up Admiral Adam , the late member , who thanked them for having four times elected him . ( Several voices in the crowd cried out , " ah , we didna keu ye , Charlk ' . ") He then went on to state that he had always been the friend of Rtform—( " ye mean , Charlie , a rope ' s end and high p * y ; " )—he would support our glorious Constitution ,
which had always resisted regal tyranny and democratic violence , and had ever conferred real happiness upon the people . He concluded by proposing Colonel Abercromby , the grandson of the immortal Sir Ralph Abercromby , as a future representative . (" Tak him awa wi ye , Charlie . " ) A Captain Anderson , of Kincardine , ») conded the nomination . Mr . Andrew M'Kenzie , of Alva , then came forward t o propose Mr . Duncan . He had supported the Whigs , both with his influence and his puvse , in the hope that something would be done through them for the people ; but when he reviewed the whole of their profligate career , he , along with tho electors of Alva , considered the Whigs as the people's -worst enemies . Tho nomination was seconded by Mr . Wm . Campbell Wright , of Alva , in a few appropriate remarks . No other candidate being proposed , Colonel Abercromby
addressed the meeting , but his reception was far from ft vttering . He vrent into an analysis of the Whig measures of import duties and the fixed duty upon corn ; ho said the former of these would give an impetus to trade , and all that the working man wanted . it present was more employment A reduction on duties would produce this effect , and also have a tendency to increase the revenue of the country , which was much Wanted at this time . On the Corn Laws his remarks were few ; ho trusted soon to see this country entirely free of foreign cern from the improvements that were taking place in land . He would vote for the fixed duty , because it would give us trade with the corn growing countries of five or six millions a year , although when we had a good harvest even under present circumstances we would be independent of foreign aid . Ha v culd consider himself the r 2 £ r . s »* aUtiTe of all parties
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in politics . ( Several voices here cried ont" What do ye tnink of the Charter * " ) The Colonel replied , rather in an angry mood , " I know nothing about tbe Charter . " Alter this his remarks were indistinctly heard , even by those standing beside him , and be soon after tat down . The Sheriff then announced that Mr . Duncan would next address them , an announcement which was received with cheers , waving of hats and flags , which laste d several minutes . Mr . Duncan began by observing that he felt himself placed in a noble position . To him that day was committed the illustration and defence of those principles which the good and the WiM had cherished ia every age , and in defence of whiokthe ten thousands before him were ready to go to the death . He honoured their patriotism and rowed his life's allegiance | —
( Cheers . ) Admiral Adam had appeared before them that day to render an account of his stewardshi p , feat if bis gallantry in the ocean was of the same cast as his patriotism in tho senate , the less history mentions his name tbe better for his fame . ( Cheers and laughter . ) The Gallant Admiral cannot likehia friend , the Colonel , say he knows nothing about the Charter , for he has the glory of voting for its rejection in Parliament ; he therefora must have studied its principles , contrasted them with the principles of tae Reform Bill , and have satisfied himself that the latter is the beat instrument for good government ; he Mr . Duncan would ask the Gallant Admiral , through this meeting , what were his objections to Universal Suffrage ? The Charter declares no man intitled to a vote who is a criminal . Could
this be said of tho ten pound bill ? The Charter pro . vides tbat none of the insane shall vote ; were this applied to the present constituency how many would he disfranchised he need not state ! Their -whole conduct since they had been entrusted with power was one continued act of insanity , a trampling upon the poor who had given them their rights , and mean subserviency to the rich . Intelligence and good conduct , the Admiral therefore , despises . He ( Mr . D . ) would be bold to say that there wss not a working man b if ore the hustings but wonld have represented these counties better in Parliament , so far as intelligence , integrity , and honesty were requisite in » Member of Parliament He shsuld also , through this meeting , like to ask the Admiral why he objected to the
payment of Members of Parliament f The duties were onerous ; , they require to devote much time to reading and studying of all the old laws , with a view to their alteration and amendment , ah intimate acquaintance with which only can be had by extensive research ; s thorough knowledge of all the conflicting interests which are daily growing up in British society ; and , above all , those principles which regulate trade and wages : in addition to this , they , give their close attendance in the House of Commons from five in the afternoon till an early hour in the morning . Singular that the same man that will do all this without reward , and be proud of the honour of doing it for nothing , will not perform the easy task rf a British admiral , which consists of drinking wine aboard the cabin of a ship , [ and
giving a few orders occasionally about ttie sailing ot tbe vessel . For such admiralty duties he receives thousa , ttda ; but foT th « heavy duties of membership he would deem it dishonourable to receive pay . ( Loud cheers . ) He should like . to know , also , on what ground he voted the continoanca of imprisonment for the Chartists ; Had they ever used stronger language for the Charter than had been used for the Reform Bill ? Hod there been a thousandth part of the property destroyed under Chartist agitation , that hod taken place under middle class agitation for the Reform Bill ? He was sure that he stated the truth , that there was not an old nervous lady in the land who had been disturbed by an agitation unparalleled for its extent and depth of feeling , which had been continued for five years , for the
Charter ,- yet a liberty-loviug Whig—an Attorney-Generalprosecuted , and juries selected from the middle classes convicted , hundreds of poor men for demanding protection to their lives , their liberty , and tbeir property ; while the gallant Admiral has recorded his vote against them , and , ine&at , bassaid | etall that love liberty die and rot . Mr . Duncan then , after some remarks , closed his address with an able review of the sugar , com , and timber duties , every sentence of which enlightened and electrified the meeting . He impressed upon * ll--th « unrepresented the necessity of prudence , energy , and determination . The Sheriff then took a show of hands for Colonel Abercrouiby , for whom about thirty were held up . He then asked a show of hands for Mr . Duncan , fot whom there were thousands ; the Sheriff
accordingly declared Mr . Duncan duly elected , and Col . Abercromby demanded a poll , which Mr . D . declined , and Col . Abercromby was declared representative for the thirty hands held up tot him . The Chartists of this county feel boumd to declare that Sheriff Tait acted throughout the whole of the proceedings with great ninmeas . Three tremendous cheers were then given for all incarcerated prisoners , and Feargns O'Connor , and the meeting quietly broke np , being complimented by the Sheriff upon their quiet and peaceable conduct . Since the nomination tbe Whigs appear quite chapfallen and dispirited ; tho Tories taunt them with the entire loss of popular support , and the people despise " both factions , conscious of their ewn strength , and being resolved to use it for their own advantage .
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CAPTAIN ROUS AND THE WELSH MARTYRS . The attention of all classes is directed to the following letter from Captain Kous , the newly-elected member for Westminster , to Henry Griffiths . It is in xeply to some questions put to him concerning the total abolition of the Poor Law Amendment Act , the Introduction < rf an Eight Hours' Factory Bill , and the immediate liberation of Frost , Williams , and Jones : — Sia , —I have received your letter of the 2 d of July , requesting my answer to several queries , respecting the Poor Laws , the Factory Question , and the restoration of Fnwt , Williams , -and Jones to their civil rights .
I beg to inform you that I shall five each topic my best consideration , and tbat I shall always be an advocate for mercy where it can be shewn to misguided men , provided it gives no encouragement to others to rebel against the State and against the Constitution of this great country . I remain , Sir , Your obedient servant , Henry Rous . July 5 th , 28 , Chapel-street , Grosvenor-square . To Henry Dowell Griffiths , No . 11 , Winchester-row , Eigeware-road , Londoc
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DISTRESSING ACCIDENT AT MANCHESTER . — FOUR LIVES LOST . On Friday merniniug a most shocking accident occurred at the tap of Bra 4 ford-road , by the fall of part of Messrs . Gihnore and Kelly ' s factory . This factory , which is one of the largest in the town , is situate on the south side of Bradford-road , at the distance of ahout fifty yards from the street ; and the proprietors had recently enlarged it , by tbe erection of a wing , extending from the main body of the building nearly up to Bradford-road , and connected on that si < le with the mill chimney . The -wing , -which is five stories high , two stories less than the main bcildiug , was nearly finished , and the boiler and some of the machinery had been placed in it . The painters and plasterers were employed in same of the lower rooms , and a nnmber of women were at work in the upper story just before the accident occurred .
About ten minutes before -twelve on Friday morning the whole of this building suddenly fell to the ground , leaving only a . small portion of the eud wall standing , next to Bradford-road , and which was connected with tbe large chimney of the mill . The occurrence ia described as having been sudden in the extreme . It was preceded only by a loud crack , which being heard by tbe women who were employed in the upper story , they had just time to effect their escape before the buildiug was converted into a heap of ruins . The unfortunate workmen who were employed below , not bearing the noise , and not apprehending any danger , remained in the building , aud wert moat of them , buried beneath the rains . As far as can be yet ascertained , seven persons were in the building at the time that it fell .
The alarm and excitement created in the neighbourhood by the extraordinary occurrence were indescribable , ami crowds collected from all directions to witness the spectacle . As soon as it was possible to obtain requisite assistance , a strong body ot men , from fifty to one hundred , were set to work' to remove the rubbish , in order to extricate the unfortunate sufferers . In the coutso of the afternoon the bodies » f two men were taken out of the ruins , and removed to the Farm Yard public-house adjoining . Another man was taken out alive , and conveyed to the Infirmary , but we regret to learn there . is little hope of his recovery .
The cause of this melancholy event cannot be exaetly ascertained ; some attribute it to the injury done to the building by the late heavy rains . Crowds were collected near the spot the whole of the afternoon . of Friday , and the attendance of a strong body of police was necessary , to prevent them from pressing too closely upon the rains . Up to a late hour at night no more of the bodies had been found . Some of the men employed in the bnilding had aa almost miraculous escape , by running through the doors which communicate between tha wing and the main building in eachstery . '
From further inquiries , we learn that the wing of the building which has fallen was not entirely new ; three stories had been up some time , and Mr , Hale , a builder , had , been engaged to run it up two stories higher . It was nearly finished , the roof , which was arched , having been turned , but not " pitched . " The women , who were reelers , were employed in theuppermost story of the old part or building , and effected their escape by means of a door which communicated with the larger building . Mr . Hale , the builder , was in the the fifth , story at the time of the accident , and feeling it giving way , ran towards the mill , and had just reached a recess in the -wall of the old building when that from which be had escaped fell , and he was thus providentially saved .
The names of the sufferers are John Bridge , of Clayton , plasterer , taken oat dead ; Thomas Curly , labourer , Fawcett-Btreet , taken out dead soon after the accident ; Michael Connor , labourer , taken to tbe Aneoats Dispensary alive , but died in the course of aa hour after ; John Flannigan , labourer . Store-street : To tho public it maybe satisfactory to- learn that the older bnilding , the mill , is nnaffectedtby the accident , and there is no fear of any furtbar disaster . This building was ' coustructed by Mr . KeacjftL fawyears since , and is remarkable for its strength ..
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Northern Star (1837-1852), July 17, 1841, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct859/page/6/
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