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jUUH'CHESTER- —An important meeting -was held vi the Hall of S ^ ence , Campfield , on Monday eTening Cl to bear a I 60 * 111 * to ^ e Trades , by Mi . O'Connor . fig rpsdons ia"i was crowded in every part , and tb . e Z fltgeCB derived from it amonnted to near twenty * jgE 5 d 5 , altbongb the chaise to the body of the hnll ^ 7 cd 1 j oze penny each . After the cheering , -with ^ fciffc 5 Ji . aConnot -W 23 greeted , had subsided , Mi . jsmes Le » ch vss called to the chair , and briiflj ppgsed the meeting . Mr . O'Gonnor upon rising was 2 cawd -sriih the most rapturous cheering . He aid ;
a jir Lsaca was pleased to see tnat meeting- so was he . flsilso asreed with Mr . Leach when he aid that there fji do donbt tni there would be a verdict found against jjjHB at Laicaster . 2 f o doubt they they woald be told gjjr t ^ J were tried by a jury of their conntry ; he $ g rot dispute that , bat the question was were ajj to t > e tried by their peers ? "What was the
--a ^ lJIi ^ Vi . - ^*^ j .. u uj v * ji _ u < . vwxi j Uicu c ^ Udls , j ^ jjg -srL . nldask wer « banters , esquires , merchants , ^ mxDvh ^ ' . Trrais , the peers of working men ? 2 Vo , jjij this was the reason that they would not have jusgje dcM them . If indeed they had to come btfore jajj ; a jury ^ s the one present in that room , then they xzfbX fcepe to haTe a fair trial . It was said that he jjli . ofjuBnon was going down to Lap caster to be tried ; ja » -rzs he ? 2 ? o , for be "was seasoned , therefore it yjj net possible to try him . What was he going to jjjjcsster fjr then ? Why , he was going to try the jjg . Com I * sw l ^ sgne and ths Government . ( Tremengoas ebters . 1 He was going to confess that he was a pjBfjaialox ; and that he had conspired for the purpose ^ lecorirg to the woriing classes the lightto live . Mr . 3 ^ gt bad said he wishedthat . the Attorasy Greneral ^ aA jj ^ tot Beedng . Tribe ' Xttoraejr'QeaBhi l -was not at get meeting he < Mr- O'Connor ) had travelled 20 fi miles •^ thiim on that dsy . He was going dowp strong in gjacsousness of baring done his duty to the people , and jg -would not tschange places with the AttorneyggsaBl— -load and long continued cheeriajp . They ^ beta called npo D not to join with any o the r party ; i * -sr < Kld tdl them they could not unite with any other —rtj ; for tirj were sworn to the Charter . Some Tgople wsrt of opinion that this woald injure the cause . 58 differed with them , far he thought it would place the ( jsjssa in a prouder position than ever they were . jig Government must be weak that was obliged to £ o- -p to « sci ! paltry prosecutions as the present . If g ^ v ' tad acted jnstlj te the people they would have tad nothing to fear from conspirators . The canker-Tcnn . ssscticfcry . was sending tbe recruiting sergeant naorxst all classes , aye , even monarchy itself was not giHnpt , for if tbe people were deprived of the means of £ ttar £ a comfortable living , the revenue wes snie to isH i 5 Mi- Leach has gone far enough into the oascoi ] of tbe evils of improvement ; bnt let us se * jf v / f tBEBOi make them dovetail tegether , and show jiow s 2 are sffrcted by them . The four hundivd mef frf-nifs thsX are out of work wore bad hats , " shocking bad hsts" The ta-. lors , bakers , shajmakcrs , and
j . iicrii , « d every other trade , was injured by teem jieiu ? throws upon the street , and it would continue to bes > as Ion ? as the present distribuiion of tbe- wealth podnced by tbe labour and skill of the people contilEsd , and the shopkeepers would continue to get Torse , aye , and so would the Government , until we ecnM see steam-looms and spinning jennies walking icto the shops and purchasing bats , shoes , breeches , coats , ai . d loaves . ^ Tremendous cheers . * In fact , E ? al : y itself had already fdt its effcCtB , for the Prime v ^ e -st ~ h-e > been obliged to go and tell the Qattn 2 sl ihi n . nsr give three per cett . out of her bcsiBe to psy herself and the army and navy . iiS so long a = machinery went on improving , he defied fbi fiver of man to keep the system going . Veil ,
rfij-urne innocent men Wire to be tried for the crimes E 2 i iifl been commititd by other parties- So suid tile Bnsr cf Lords and CoffiinoE ? The Honse of Commons ts ttt ; highest asstmbly , in point of law ; from it eTisrated ai : the laws for the GovfrnBitnt of the tOE £ rj . Sich bting tbe case , it was a higher authoriy than 2 jury of iwdve of men . ? f ow , the fact was , Sat Lord Brougt ^ m . in the Home of Lords , said it Yi ! the E 5 frs >> crs of the League who were the cause of fig Me strike . Lord Pranci 3 EzertoD said it was litnbnicd to the Tcries . Mr . Perrand said It "was 3 £ MhiE £ ry , « nd Hi . Walter said that it was the >" ew Pisr Law . Sow , the ? e were tbe opinions of tbe Houses d Pirii&uifcnt ; std if the twtl- * e men were to say that jJTrasihe CbaTt 5 « ts , wLat wtuU the country think oi
rem ? Mr . G Connor tben shewed , by referring to Sstcrr . in how many cases juries had acted the part of desp-ots , and also , tew often they had stepped in betRecn the oppresst-rs and the oppressed . He then refenrd to the crael attack made upon him per ^ xsdllv in tie Bcnse oi Commons by the Attorneypeii , ai . fi a * kr » i if it was net calcn ' ated « H > jcdice tht jary sfaiust him ^ ikind cries of shanie ) . ^¦ ( asia 3 Ir . O'Connur ) if I was acquitted to-morrow , * ""Me jiL-i follow tbe same course that 1 have evtr tos . b ^ it -ira * not only the fifty-nine that were he ^ = d , bit the ~ Sonhern Sitir . The Attorney -General * goiis to jut down the S'ar— . cris cf " reVej , 3 t ' - Ob : jes , the Artvmc 3 - General can do
any-«™» - eries of no ; not pet down the Slar " j . H * ™ ?~ -. g cowb to Lancaster prepared with his defence , ** & ^ siCts of tbe question shcnld be heard . He « s in th , berinBiEz oi bis eleventh year of English ?| £ atiOB ; a « i he wt . aid prove to the AttorDty-Gene-El , en ths cKhs t , j Trsy-ectab ; e men , that he had not tea ss iisterfcsred asruator ; that he bad never pocieted ^ stiiEgtf the yeot ^ e ' s coney ; that he ccme amongBt ftaa rich , tut ntw be was poor . He would also tell flan that he had bsgeed cut » i tbe people's purse ls ' % viicb b ~ ( tbe jUtorEry-Gmerali had pocketed is im i- ? going down to Mcnmoutb . Mr . O'Connor iiiS : ^ Te Abicger a freEUe ( 2 < tigation , and proved to 2 s saifaction of the audience that had he not been
> jsrczm he wculj not have been sent down to t » o CcamisHons when there were many younger and sere heilihT Judges that conl ^ . have gone . He would fcl the pa . ple It they bad not done their duty ? ( Cries ^ " 3 " = * . Je ^") H- had said to James Leach , as they * jE ccn-ing to ite merting , that he would rather en Drcka stosfes tn Ifce rosd than have undergone k = Izt-ccr that be had gone thrcugh ; and not him teti , be . keet in the Chartist ranks had done the EKbi . Be then r = ft « red ta the prut-tcnUons of 3 ? SS , Ed told the metiir . z of tbe n-.-ET appmach of tbe re-« sid Pcccie and Brook , stating thit tbe Govem-^ i sjp-aired to be acting on the pl ^ n that as ont «> ia cane ont another must co in . He then told
»* = 2 fctLj . jf of the ievere sentence that bad been Jssrf tj tit Rrcorder id Preston upon poor Tattersall , ^ i-J , t'sro jrirs imprisornieBt to hard labour . Hi . wfeHB- ibtn rt ' erred lo Trades' Unions , and showed f ^ ?? " ' ^ ^ ttir f . diing id accomplishing the o > jtct ^ * Sci they -were originally formpfl " ; that class ^ sSsSon -jTEs orx csed to pTttection of labonr ; and pastrf cm the lard , in biB usual argumentative and : s * CB S manner , as the only salvation for this country 33 5 te culj rtHitdj that could be applied to remove fDiaSoTil r-riji encex -which we ax present are si-ffer-—*• Jlr D'D'ESor retired amid great applause — * £ D-sj b ih ^ ni moved the following resolution : — istthr
^ nitiked thai-ks of this meeting are cue end *¦» bertly ri-yen Id T . S . Dd ; combe , E > q ., for his ^^ 7 ^ Bd patri- tic cosdnct in bringing a motion *^ the aonce of PwlLjuent t-n tbe 21 st ic&t , to the tct tLat thit tu ei quiry be instituted into the un-^ tftna&iju ei , q bmtfil conduct of Chief Baron ^* r £ l ' £ * * T + c ! al CcmmJss-ioDS bt-Id in CLester 1 s iJVfcrpool in the monib cf October 1842 , and like-X ^ * tin glonous icT < nty-four who voted with him on - ¦ 4 . v ce ** s ; -n ; atd fimhtr . that the above vote of Ss u U iEiti tec : n the SorO . e . Ti Star of next Satur-= S- - iii Ruferts , of Bitb , briefly seconded tbe U&ez . ai , d apolt ^ is-ed for net being able to remain * 4 a * & , as Mr . O Coi . nor and himself bad a great ' ^* i \ ' ***¦ to da Mr . O Contor and Mr Koberta ^ feit ' . I * hi ] i followed by the cheers of tbe peop : « - f- 2 sirKi * zi ' - 'zrKzTCB addreistd the meeting at some t : < i , s ' t-i B iicii ihe asit-iLbiy dispersed .
« 0 CKPt ^ % 1- ~ On Surday evening last Mr . C ^ Qtlitti , x 3 bis fart-well address to a large and l ! ?* fiiblfc tna . fcJ-Ce- At the conclusion he received Ul aiaittsT . V ^ thariks . . . ^ OTTlKGBi VBS- —Tbr uj-ual weekly meeting took fp ^ Sl tit Drii .. tr ^ liz Chapel Rice-pUce , conipt-sed * " * . ! ; :: Ss tes t ; a . i V * 2 r : t'U » loc : dit : es in >" ottiu ^ bani J ^ . &scfcrd . 33 r j Mtite S . iuiuoiis in the cfcair . She ' r- ' - ^ i ifsic-irs * «« asrreed to , " That each ^ - ^ J a K . t ^ rsetsni t * T * qn £ » ted to clio « se a local ir ^^ * ^ " ^ a T 5 * ' * ° ' Gsri 7 oDt tte ^ i ^^ - ^¦^? ilti / j , H = n in . KoUinEham . " ' Tnat the r ^ iius mt ~ -t : j . e are 'ise , sod are hereby g iven , j ^ BEBcoEibe , E ^ q ., f- v bis indefatigable txertl ? ^ csose of the -K-fil ' -m elaases " MiR
. . ^^ itlK GTON ?( OTT ; tsUAH ) . —A tea k ^ -a tail was btld here < . n Tuesday evening last , - ^ bti ^ tit Of ^ j ^ pojj ^ caj Tfictims who are now g ^ f * ncpn £ ; aiEfcDl in s . n ^ . ^ ell Hc ^ se of Correcjj ~ C p-w ^ Qs cj ^ jjg jj ^ jyj , ^ gj-jd twenty sat down Jt&j * ' " tea - T ^ greatest harmony * nd good j ^ l JTETififed . The rtpart being concluded , and the ^ r rescfFtd . Mr . Richard Hankin va called to the jjjj . fc Itsd ^ e first toast , whkb " » -& » ns follows ;—« B * *^ ae od ] j ^^ c ^ all leeinmste powet " B ^ Inson ' tf CMverton , responded iu a powerful •^^ « jncrad £ ( 3 amidft great applause . The neat »~; ^^" "Pcarirns trftir . nnr ttih-v > itn disinterested
^ &or dn ] j spirtciatfcd by a grateful peop le . " Sm a ?? brifc £ y ItsPoaotd . Tbe Chainuan thea i ^ iw ^ Ibzh , — -xte Northern Star , msy ttat er- ^ j t ^^ 51 ? 5 tiiie more ana tti-re resjleBdent , till OSts K ^ . ^ t'mice , and jnisery , and defra-Pic ^ LT a-: > ktd fTt -a ou' btlf . ved covmtrj , and the ii . i ^ f ^* tniithtfutd , happy , ai , d Tree . " ^ ttcfc , ^ "T ^ ottitsbam . rtsDond ^ J & s powerful ^ tscm ^ " ^ -Bdicnce . Dae ^ S &en te *« , M-v ' * ^ "" ^ P 'nS a !» te t 1 ^ ' ' Kl 3 eB 2-Si } * - 4 ' -J £ -td vrui tte evening "!; totflt ^ -
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11 VERPOOI .. —Beutal Co . nduct of the League — We have just had one of the most dear demonstrations of the rea ) character of the men who proless to have so much sympathy for the working classes thai was ever yet produced in this town . A , f . P lacard waa posted upon the walls last week , calling a public meeting of the inhabitants of Liverpool to take into consideration the necessity of petitioning Parliament for a repeal of the Lorn Laws , and to move a vote of ibanks to Mr . Cobden lor his services in the House of Commons . Our brave lmle band « f true Chartists were there rt-ady for the opening of the doors in hope of being able to read faction a lesson , by undeceiving the working masses as to the real objects of the profi ; mongenng league . But the league gentlemen seem to feel a
conscious-. ness of tbe untnithfulness of their principles and the dishonesty of their purpose , and cousequt-mly use every means in their power , whether honourable ornot , in order to eva ^ e fair and open aiseusMon . When the doors opened , we fonnd tbat they bad already admitted by a private entmuce ( of which the Chartists were not acquainted ) a large body of men cfesisting principally of dock labourers , lumpers , and loungers , who are generally dvpsudent upon the very men who were about to conduct the performance for the evening . These men were packed around and in front of the platform . Mr . Sh « li , a merchant , ( oneof tbemastersof these men ) was voteo tothechair . Dr . Blackburn next addressed ihe meeting some time ; he moved the petition , which was seconded—^ hfip -M » wiW « JwnftSTose ^ to ^ propose an amendment , and was just allowed to say " Mr- Chairman . " This was a signal for a row , and the hired > -uffi » nS in the front , goaded on by the educated ruffians on the platform , made an attack upon the person of Mr . Jone 3 , struck him , and tore his clothes ; and every one who strove to defend him from their brutal assaults was treated in like mauner . Mr : Pearsen , who was at the top cf the platform , ( which is a sort of gallery , about tea or twelve seats deep , ) was knocked down and kicked from the top to the bottom , andsoreiy hurt . Mr . T . Linsay , while expressing his disapprobation of their conduct , and requesting fairplay to be given to Mr . J ., was al ^ o knocked down and kicked from the top to the bottom of the gallery , and was much hurt ; many others were abns * d by them in a similar manner- After the storm had a little subsided , the chairman put it to the meeting whether Mr Jones should be heard or not "; but , in doing so , he took care fir ^ to preju - dice the meeting against Mr . J ., by commenting upon what he termed the impropriity of Mi . J . s ' conduct in attempting to force himself upon that meeting—and , as a matter of course , the vote was against Mr . J ., though some hundreds of hands were held np for him . The League then proceeded with their business .
BRADFORD . —On Monday the Bradford Council met in their Room , Buterworth ' s Builciugs , when the following sums were paid in lor the Defence Fund . —Daisy Hill , 13 s . 6 d ; J . Gn euhough , Is . ; John Borrows , 6 d ; a few friends in Thompson's Houses , Is . Id . ; Gjodmansend , 3 ^ . ; Sbfar Bridge . 2 s . ; Park Lane , Is . lOd . ; White Abbey , 2 =. 2 d . Tne following resolutions were then passed : —• ' That the sum of £ 1 la . be sent to the D . fence Fund . " That , the books beandited on Sunday next ^ at iwo o ' clock . ' ' "Thai Thomas Ibbetsoa , local Jecturer , of Bradford ,
is duiy recognized as a fit and prupt-r perron ( he being of good chaiacier in Bradford ) , to lecture , and has received credentials from this Council for that purpose . " * ' That a balance sheet be drawn up every momh and pnl up in the Council Room , to enable every Councilman to take a copy of the same . " The meeting adjourned to Monday mxt at seven o ' clock in the evening . A Special Meeting of the Council will be heid on Sunoay nexi , at two o ' clock in the afternoon " , for the purpose of drawing up a lecturer ' s plan lor the district .
G * Mom > at the Chartists of White Abbey met in their room and subscribed 2 s . 2 d . to the Genera ) Defence Fund , they adjourned to Monday next at eight o'clock in the evening . Ox St-SDAT the Chartists of Littie Horton met in their room , Park-lane , whf-n one and teDpeuce was subscribed to the Defence Fund . The meeuag adjonrned to Sunday , at Un o ' clock in ihe morning . O . t Saotbdat ihe Chartist ? of Daisy Hill met in their Hooza , and appointed collectors for the . Defence Fond . The sum of fifcetn and s xpence vraa subscribed . Ox 5 r . VD . AY mor . 'vi > g the Cham .-: ? of Thompson ' s houses met in their room , when a lew friends s-i > bscnted one shilling and a penny lor the Defence Fund . They adjourned to Sunday next at Uu o ' clock in the forenoon .
The Chartists of Shear Bridge , near Bradford , met on Snnday morning , and appointed colkctord who after vi-iting the few friends in the village , handed in two shillings and sixpence for the Defence Fnnd , Tite Chaeiists of Goodman-end met on Saturday evening ai ihe house of William GoWsborough , wben three aDd sixpence was subscribed for the Defence Fond . O > Thursday last Mr . D . Ross lectured in the large ruom , BuUerwonh * s-bni ) dings , on ihe People ' s Charter , the late strike , its originators , and effcci 3 arising therelrom . Os Fbidat evening Mr . Ross lectured in tha council room , Butterworth ' s buildings , on Elocution and Rules for Correct Reading . Tbe lecture was well attended , and gave general satisfaction .
Os Sr . vDAY Mr . Brown lectured in the council room at two o ' clcek , on British Slavery ; and at six o'clock in tbe evening , on the present position of the people . B : &adfokd- —On Tuesday evening the members of the Co-operative Store met in tbe council room , Butterworth ' s-buildings , and resolved to commence business without further delay . Several paid up the amount of their shares . The meeting adjourned to Saturdav evening at eight o ' clock .
Mr . Peddie ' s Liberation Committee met on Tuesday evening , when it was resolved that Mr . Peddie be invited 10 Bradford on Wt-dcesday next to a soiree . Mr . Win . Oddy paid the sum of seven and tenpence-half-penny , being the balance of eleven and twopence-halfpenny collected for Mr . Peddie ; three and twopence of the whole amonnt was in the hands oi Mr . Burnett . It was resolved that one and seven pence halfpenny paid by St&nningley be added , and ten shillings sent to Beverley , to Mr . Peddie , by tte day of his liberation .
SCTJTH PZTHERTOK , ( Somi RsETSEJHE . )—On Friday , the 17 th , Mr . C . Maunder , of Matlock , lectured here on the People ' s Charier . DTJDLET . —Mr . Samnel Cook has received from Mi . Dime 10 s . in addition to the previous sum collected by him from Iriends at Tipton , for Mrs . Ellis . BARNStET . —The Chartists of Barnsley held their weekly meeting in the A .- ^ sociation Room , on Monday night , and after the usual routine of business and the receiving contributions te tne Defence Fund , ¦ the propriei y of making renewed exertions in support of this fund , and pressing on the collectors who were appointed to exert themselves in the good cause , occupied the attention of the meeting to its
ciose . HULL—Snnday last , being the last S « bbatb that tbe Rev . Mr . HiU was expected to spend for botoe time at Hull , a social cup of tea was taken together by the members of the New church , and a number of Mr . Hili ' s- Chartist friends , as a sort of kindly farewell in the Chapel , Church side . Abont 120 persons sat down ; the tea was plain and comfortable ; ami the utmost harmony £ nd good feeling reigned throughout theevtEing . Afu * r the tea , Mr . Hill gave a farewell , address , which was listened to with tbe closest attention and tbe deepest interest . The following resolution moved by Kr Barker , seconded by Mr . Cheesman and supported bj Messrs . West and Arran , was unanimously adopted : — *• « iat this meeting view with admiration character of tbe
the pnblic services aDd private Rev . ~ Wm . Hill ; and 7 e beg to tender him our warmest thanks for his long and- arduous exertions for public liberty , and oar respectfnl admiration cf his individual and private virtnes ; together with our deep condolence with him under bis present Bfflictive bereavement and unjust persecution ; and in the esant of his incarceration we pledge ourselves to aid and comfort , in his absence , his Cbnrch and people , by all . means in our power . " On Monday evening Mr . West delivered an eloquent and instructive lecture in the Pisemasons" Lodge , Myton Gate , on Banking and the Fanding System . He challenged to discussion but no one ventured to meet him . Mr . Arran . who was in tbe £ & * ix , then made an imthe nt
pressive appeal to the audience , on presehuffering condition of the community , and the certain increase tf . this suffering , in the future , to an extent which neither ] tongnt- can express nor mind can conceive ; inferring therefrom the indispensible necessity of every onej throwing off all Jetharjy , * nd of all giving real proof of their Chartism by not contenting tbemselTeB with at- j tending lectures , publie meetings , cheerings , and hold-, ing-up of hands , but by becoming active and zealous members of the Rational Charter Association ; and that , unless thvy would do this it was useless to expect the / Charter . Mr . West , not having met with any opponent , on the subject of his lecture , then chalieBged to discus- ; sion on any question connected with tbe Movement , and especially on tbe question pf Jleptal—but it Tfss no go . j
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BIRMINGHAM . —PoblicMeetj . no—According to announcement a numerous meeting was held at the Mechanic ' s Institute , Great Chafcleg-street , on Monday evening last . Mr . John follows was called to the chair . The chairman ^ 6 , the placard calling the meeting , and said he wPSfy not trespass on their time , as there were several eloquent advocates of Chartism then present to address them . He then called on Mr . Thomas Wei > ford to address the meeting . —Mr . Welsford saisf , he stood before them to propose the first resolution , and although some Hen might feel abashed at addressing so large a num ; ber of human beiugs , yet , he felt it to be his duty'to
etaud forward on that occasion . He had an ofljpoi * tuaity of knowing the pwwty-Bxisting in the town , by having to visit a number of houses to request their signatures to the National Petition . The men of Birmingham had received the credit of carrying the Reform Bill , and as it had failed in accomplishing the freedom of the people , he hoped they would unite to help themselves . The Reform Bill , instead of doing them good , had only increased the number of their tyrants . He would , therefore , move the first resolution tor their adoption : — " That this meeting views with indignation the reckiess policy of the present Government in their determination to maintain the
exclusive authority of a class , and rule in contempt of the judgment and interest of the millions , who constitute the real power and worth of the state , apri the more especially when its principal minister has repeatedly declared their incompetency to propose any measure of substantial relief to preserve the lives of the thousands iu every district . That the Government having rejected the political claims ot three and a half millions of the unenfrauchisid wealth producers of these realms , have proved their determination to govern in defiance of public opinion , and to maiutain their illegitimate power by the force of arms , and thereby have virtually absolved the people from all political and moral obligation to their laws and authority ; every hope of redress through th ^ -ir instrumeutaluy beiug utterly destroyed . Tnis n eeting , therefore , resolves to adopt immeaiate measures to reorganise their energies to effect the legislative enactment of the People ' s
Charter as the only means of restoring freedom and happiness to thfir en-siaved and suffering country . " Mr . Alexander Findlay briefly Seconded the reeolution . Mr . John Mason arose to support the resolution , and was loudly cheered . Ha said , the resolution was one of a most comprehensive nature , for it contained a complete exposition of iheir grievances . There was no longer any faith to be placed in the Government , as they had treated their applications with unpardonable indifference ; their conduct in this respect being only to be compared with the perfidy of the late Whig administration . The Whigs had an immense majiriiy in the House of Commons , after being returned to office by the voioe of the people , and instead of making use of their power for the people ' s benefit , they had basely betrayed their trui-t . Bu' their dishonesty had recoiled on themselves . They were thrown from office , and Jsir Robert Peel now held the ruins of Government .
Yet the Tories had not taken their present position by the consent of the p . ople ; but through the power ot intimidation and gold—( hear , htar);—and on the hustings , both Whig and Tory united to screeu cacli Other's rascality . Mr . Mason then proceeded to expose the enormities transacted under the present system , and exhorted all present to join the Chartist Association of Birmingham ; and after castigating the parsons for their mock humanity , he resumed his seat amidst loud cheers . The Chairman then put the motion , "which was carried unanimously . Mr . Wm . Smith Lindon , moved the stcond resolution , and said that after Uie very clever and elaborate address which they had then heard , he should not trespass on their time ; but he could not .
avoid expressing his pleasure at the large number who had attended there on that occa&ion to testify their approval of sterling Chartist principles . He then proceeded to expose the tyranny of the middle class * s , and gave a description ot the difference between black and white slavery , and called on the meeting to stand up in the dignity of manhood to assert th ^ ir rights . He concluded by moving the followiug resoh . t on : — " That , a 9 the principles coiiiaiaed in the People ' s Charter would enable the whole people to rectify the abuses which have produced the woe and misery to which they have been subjected by the reckless and intojjan conduce of those who have u .-urped powef ^^ R their owa aggrandisement , we solemnly pledge ourselves to give our cordial support and assistance to the
Biroiingham Chanist Association , and are determined not to hug our chains in silence , but will struggle like men to obtain that greatest of all blespmts , the happiness of our homes and liberty of our country , and despite of persecution , or the vindictive vengeance of class made Ijw , we shall >\ and firmly by our motto , —ihe Charter , the whole Charier , and No Surrender . " Mr . Mr . Johu M'Gee seconded tbe resolution . He said , although not prepared to address them , he felt it to be his duty to come forward on that occasion to impress upon them the necessity of uniting with their tellow men to protect themselves from the misery that awaited tbtm , unless they bestirnd themselves . He would give them a well-known motto : —
[ " He that would be free , Himself must strike the blow . " He cordially seconded the resolution . Mr . George White supported the resolution , and was loudly 1 cheered . He dwelt at great length on the injustice ' of the Government , and exposed ihe hypocrisy and ; dishonesty of the middle clas&s ; and , after some j allusion to ihe forthcoming Chartist trials , he retired ! amidst the hearty plaudits cf the meeting . The resolution was then put by the Chairman , and carried : unanimously . Mr . Edwin Muriess proposed the third resolution , which was to the following effect — " That the hearty thanks of this meeting be given to Thomas Slingsby Duncombe , E . * -q ., for his eminent services to the people in bringing before the
, House of Commons the . b'gotted , unjust , and arbitrary proceedings of Lord Abingcr at the late ' Special Commission : and we also express our ex-I trcme disgust at the manner in which the Govern-: meut attempted to justify such indecent and outrageous conduct , and also for selecting special jurymen from ihe hi ^ hi ranks of society to try working men , thereby totally destroying the chief bulwark of British liberty , — a lair and impartial jury , — 1 thus adding another proof of their dett-rmij nation to oppress the people , and sa-crin ' . the friends of justice to their vengeance . " He said that after the lengthy and eloquent addresses
of Messrs . White and Mason , he would not detain them , but would cordially move the resolution . Mr . John Kewhouse seconded the motion . Mr . Peter Henley supported the resolu ; ion in a clever and appropriate speech , afier which it was carried unanimously . — Ivotice was then givon that the names of all willing to join the Association would be taken by persons appointed for that purpose , and 116 names tvere enrolled in a few minutes , and 26 s . subscribed towards the expeuces . This meeting , held in the same Hall where Henry Vincent lectured to meagre audiences on the previous week , has proved beyond doubt that Chartism , whole hog Chartism , is in a healthy state in Birmingham .
ABERDEEN . —A public meeting of the inhabitants of Aberdeen was held in the Hall , 38 , George-street , ou the evening of Friday last , to take into consideration tbe conduct of Lord Abinger at the lat <> Special Commission , acd also tbe conduct of the H-. use of Commons in refusing an inquiry into the distress of the country , and the cuuse of the late outbreaks . Mr . James Macpberson was called to the chair , who opened the meeting by stating that although Mr . Duncombe ' s motion for ii . quiry into the conduct of Lord Abinger was iost , and although the meeting sbonM have been held sooner , &o as to have strengthened the hands 0 / Jklr Duncomfce , yet the result of it was such as he anticipated would teach that corrupt majority that although they might screen the delinquent , and
stiae inquiries , they couid never crush public opinion . Mt . A . M'Donald moved the adoption of a petition to the House of Commons , expressing sympathy for the distress and suffering ef the working classes , and complaining of the conduct of L&Td Abinger , in his charges to the jury , calling for inquiry , and if the allegations were well grounded ,, to address the crown , recommending that he be removed fmrn the judicial bench , and str ipped of the ermine which he had disgraced . After being seconded by Mr . Legge , the adoption of the petition was carried unanimously . M . r . Sherran then moved a reeolution expressive of extreme regret that the House of Commons had refused to inquire into the diitre&sed state of the country , and the origin of the
late outbreaks , and expressing a conviction that such occurence 8 might again take place unless their causes were detected and removed , and further deprecating in the strongest terms such conduct as nothing short of tbe grossest insult and injustice to an impoverished people , and one of the many reasons why sucb an irresponsible legislature ought not to govern a free and enlightened people . Mr . A . Duncan ssconded the above , which wag carried unanimously . The whole of the speakers entered at considerable length i ^ to the abuses cf the system , and held up to public reprobation the legislature , which were an impassable barrier to everything calculated to promote the welfare of tbe nMioP / OT increase tilt happiness of man .
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LONDON . — Thb Members of the Surrey Council met , agreeably to adjournment , but , in consequence of the landlord discovering they were Chartists , denied the use of the room , giving the people another proof of the necessity of obtaining places of their own to meet in . The council , accordingly , held a preliminary meeting , at tne ^ Coff f house , when it was agreed that they meet in fissure at the Rotunda , on Sundays , at six o ' clock in , &e * 1 ivening . ' . r JLONDON . —Horn of Plenty , Little Guild-£ 3 « tfiD-STREET , BLOOMSBURY . —On Sunday ^ evjKfcg , | S | r . Sewell lectuied on tbe origin of t ^ 4 A ^^^ flB ^ * aTr . Ferris also addressed the meetiifg uFatrceroquent manner , shewing the connection between the aristocracy and the state priesthood . Votes of thanks were given to tbe Lecturms after and tbe Chairman , which the meeting adjourned .
Reading—A meeting was held on Monday evening , of tbe goed and true men of this place , and means were adopted to spread and perfect the organization . An additional Bum oi 5 a . was voted to the Defence Fuud . Lord Abinger —A meeting was held on Tuesday even tag , at the Dispatch , Bride-lane , Fleet-street , where resolutions were passed thanking Mr . Duncombe for his conduct in regard to this unjust Judge ; and also to Mr . Cleave , for printing in a twopenny pamphlet tbe speech of Mr . Duncombe , and an abstract cf the other speeches delivered upon that occasion . ^ Bhich ia calculated to do rnucb- good if widely cir ^ uaTted at this particular juncture .
Bermondsey . —A very excellent dissuasion on the question , " Would a repeal of the Corn Laws under the present state of the representation be beneficial to the people ? " took pluce at the Black E ltfle , PariHhetreut , by the members and friends of the Crucifix-lane locality of Chartists . Several speeches were deliverod by Messrs . Williams ( from America ) , Brown , Roberts . Dunnage , GUard , and Hart . Dr Epps and Mr . Sidney Smith were invited but did not attend . After a vwte of thanks to the worthy Chairman , arid aco lection for the Uei ; eral Defence Fund , the question was adjourned until Monday evening .
H ampstead . — On Monday evening Mr . J . H . Parry delivered an eloquent address to a numerous and resptetable audience in tbe Temperance Hull , on Free Trade and the Charter . Mr . Christopher was voted to the chair . The Chairman opened the business in a brii f manner , and congratulated the working men of Hamp . stead on their perseverance in tbe guod cause , and introduced Mr . Parry who was well received . He spvike for two boura with thrilling eloquence , tearing away the mask of ' prejudice from the mi / ula of tho middle classes and gave great satisfaction to the whole assembly . He coiictudtid his address amidst shouts of applause . Tbe Chairman tben invited any person to come forward who bad any objection to vshat the
worthy lecturer had stated , but no one appearing , a voto of thanks to him was carried . The same mark of resptel being paid to Mr . Christopher for his conduct in tbe chair , and tbe meeting dispersed . SotTii London Hail of Scienc ^ blackfriak ' s Road . —In consequence of the dissolution uf the Britannia Coffee House Locality , Waterloo-road , and the Star Cufive House , Uuion-str * : et , the members of the late localities are rtquested to attend tbe meeting of the united bodies under the name of the South London , on Monday evening , at tbe above place il . itu Rotunda ) . Chair to be taken ; it eight o'clock . Business of importance connected with the trials will bo brought , forward .
CniXA-WALK . Lamiietii—At the weekly meeting of this locality two members were enrolled , and ten bbi !! in « s was voted to toe Victim Defence Fund . The members are particularly requested to attend next Tuesday , on business of importance . Mr Parry lectured at the Political and Scientific Institution , Turnagain-lane , on Wednesday evening , lor the benefit of the Defence Fund , and was loudly applauded . DERBY . —A delegate meeting was held in the Chartist Room , Willow Row , on Sunday , when several delegates from the difftrent localities were preseut . Reports of tho state of Chartism in each
locality were aiven , from which it appeared vhat the spirit of Chartism was still b \) urishinu ; butiw greatly depressed by the extreme poverty of the people . Arrangements were made for defending Mr . West at the Assizes . Tne probable ezpences were calculated , and found to be heavy ; but it is hoped that , by increased exertion , we shall be able to meet the demands . It was resolved that the overplus should there be any , be given to Mrs . West , if Mr . West be imprisoned ; and should he bo acquitted , the overplus to go toi tho Defence Fund . All monies * ent to Mrs . Pan y , news-agent , Cheapside , will be thankfully received and duly acknowledged .
NEWCASTLE . —A public meeting of the inhabitants ol' South Shields was held in the Scarborough S |> a , King-street , on Thursday ¦ vening last , poon alter halt past seven o ' clock . Mr . Gilfillan was uii inimously called upon to preside , who briefly opvned the proceedings by reading the placard , calling the meeting , which also stated that a petition would be submitted prior to any discussion taking place , showing forth the opinion of the inhabitants of South Shields , respecting the late outbreaks ' . Mr . G . concluded by introducing Mr . Kidd , of Glasgow , who clearly proved to the satisfaction of all present
( none daring to contradict him although the largo room was crowded to suffocation ) that nothing could bo done to remove the present distress effectually , unless the People ' s Charter was carried into law , and defied any man to come forward and argue the contrary . Mr . K . was cheered throughout his whole lecture . Tr . e Chairman then introduced Mr . Sinclair , of Newcastle , who proposed the adoption ot the petition , which was seconded by Mr , Currie , and carried unanimously . It was then a « reed that the petition now adopted bo signed by the Chairman on behalf of the meeting and forwarded to T . S . Duncombe , E-q ., M . P ., for presentation .
Mr . Kidd lectured in Blaydon on Sunday aftirnoon , and delivered his farewell lecture , in tho Chartist Hall , Goat Inn , Cloth Market , on Sunday evening , after which , a vote of thanks was unanimously tendered to him for the industrious anu able manner in which he hadadvanced the principles ot Chartism in this Locality . The Chartists held their weekly business meeting on Monday evening , Mr . Young in the chair . The minutes of tbe previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Secretary reported the various sums which he had received for the defence fund ,
including four shillings which he received as a second donation from a village where they were so much tyranized 01 er , that although they contributed to everything that was calculated to advance the cause of true democracy , they never durst give their names . The mark attached to all donations is L . L . H . G . S . It was then agreed that the Secretary be instructed to remit £ \ !• - . to Mr . Cleave , for the Defence Fund , requesting him to send back Circulars to that amount , which they pledge themselves to use every means in their power to sell , and remit the proceeds lor the benefit of the victims . Having disposed oi some local business , they adjourned .
KUDDERSFIELD . —On Monday night last , the members of tbe Chartist Association met in their Hovm , Upperhead-row . Many were present , and Sunday , the 12 th of March , was appointed for the mxt District Meeting to be held at Almondbury . NEWPORT . —On Tuesday evening , at the meeting of the Newport Chartists , the following resolution was unanimously carried : — " That a vote of thanks be given to T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., for the very able manner in wnich he brought forward the charges against Lord Abinger , in the House of Commons , for hia brural conduct towards the Chartists at the late Special Commission . " Croydon . —At the weekly meeting , at the Bald Faced Stag , a vote of thanks to T . S . Duncombe , E :-q . was carried . A spirited discussion took place afterwards , and three new members were enrolled .
Manchester . —From tho balance sheet of the proceeds ei' O'Connor's lecture , it appears that the total sum received was £ 19 i \ s ; tho eXpences . £ 4 8 s —leaving a balance , which was paid to Mr . O'Connor for the Defence Fund , of £ 15 . Mr . Davies , the treasurer , also received £ 2 4 s 9 d , on Sunday , for the same fund .
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Lambeth Youths , 1 , China Walk . —The members of this Locality are earnestly requested to attend on Sunday next , on business of the utmost importance . Camuerwexu—Mr . Anderton will lecture at the Cock Inn , on Monday evening , when all members belonging to the above locality , are requested to attend . Mr . Wheeler will lecture on Sunday evening , at the Star , Golden-lane . Mr . Wheeler lectures on Monday evening at Bailey's Coffee Rooms , New Compton-street , Broadstreet , Seven Dials * Mr . Davoc will lecture ou Sunday evening , at the Clock Houoe , Castle-street , Leicester-square . Tlknagain-Lank . — Mr . Skelton will leoture here on Sunday evening , at seven o ' clock . J . Jobson , Ena . 1 istomn of the French revolution , will leoture OU Wednesday evening , at eight o ' clock .
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The Metropolitan Delegate Meeting has engaged for its sittings the Hall of the Institution , 1 , Turnagain-lane , and the members are requested to meet there , on Sunday afternoon , at three o ' clock . ; Birmingham —Mr . White ' s Defence Committee will assemble at the Chartist room , As-ton-street , at five o ' clock on Sunday next , when all persons holding books are requested to attend . Halifax . —On Sunday ( to-morrow ) evening , Mr . Butterley will leoture in the large room , Swan Coppice , at six o ' clock .
A Meeting of the local lecturers of this district will be held in the above room , at two o ' clock , in the afternoon , when it is requested that all will attend . Siddall . —On Sunday ( to-morrow ) evening , Mr . Mirrow wi 1 preaoh in the Association Room , Cinder Hill , at six o ' clook . Todmorden . —Mr . Cooper , from Manchester , will lecture on Tuesday ovening next , in the Odd F « Uowb ' Hall , at eight o ' clook . Hull—Itlkjlntended to hold a tea-party and ball on MondayjfiKming next , in Mr . Hill's Chapel , for the emertsawSit of Mr . Robert Peddie , on his liberatflfdPrl ^ Bhe Beverley "JHell Hole . " Mr . Franc ' is ' KSsH ^^ fc , another of the Bradford victims , of 1840 , isalSlBted .
MANCHEST ^ Rv-3 £ Ji 9 liw&-STRF . ET . — \ dancing class is held in this room every Monday and Saturday evening On Sunday afternoon the room la opened at two o ' clock , for a debating class . A iecture will be delivered on Tuesday evening ; and the monthly meeting will be held on Sunday , ( to-morrow . ) Salford . —There will be a members' meeting in tho Chartist Room , Great George-street , ou Tuesday evening npxt , when busine-s of importance will be brout-ht before the members .
Covknthy . —A dar . cing party will beheld in the Charter Association Room , Wollrstreet , on Wednesday next , for the bent fit . of the Victim and Defence Fund . Dancing to commence at seven o'clock precisely , Mr . Thomas Ibbotson will visit the following place during the next weok : —Sunday at Preston ; Monday at Wigan ; Tuesday at Hiiidley ; Wednesday at Leigh ; Thursday at Chowbent ; Friday at Eccles .
Rochdale . —Mr . William Dix , on , of Manchester , wnl ltoture in the Chartist room , Yorkshire-street , ou Sunday next ( to-morrow ) at half-past two and six o ' clock . Bradford—The Chartists of tho Bradford District in . < ting in the Council Room , are requestgd to meet on Sunday morning , at ten o ' clock . Mr . E . Hurley will lecture iii the Chartist room , at White Abbey , on Monday evening , at eight o'clock . The Chartisth of Middle ' on Fields will meet in their Room , at , the Three Pigeons , on Saturday evening , at eight o ' clock . On Sinday next , tho Chartists of Great Horton will meet in their Kooui , at ten o ' clock in the morning .
A lecture will be delivered to the Chartists of Little Horton , on Sunday morning , at ten o ' clock , in their Room , Park-lane . Hkbden Bridgk . —Three lectures will be delivered in the Democratic Chapel , Hebden Bridge Lane , on Sunday and Monday next , by Mr . J . R . Cooper , of Manchester ; on Sunday at two o ' clock in the afternoon , and at six in the evening ; and on Monday at eight o ' clock at night . Sheffield . —On Sunday evening ( to-morrow ) , Mr . Edwin Gill will lecture in the Fig-Tree-lane room , on the " System of Nature , " at half-past . seven o ' clock . -j On Monda y evening , a public discussion will be hell in the above room .
A Delegate Meeting of the Chartists of the West Riding of Yorkshire , will . be held at eleven o ' clook in the forenoon of Sunday , the I 9 ih of March , in the large room of the Co-operative Stoves , Dewsbury , for the purpose of taking into consideration , matters of the utmost importance to the Chartist body . —Edward Clayton , Secretary . Holbeck . —Mr . David Rosr , of Manchester , will lecture in the Chartist room , on Sunday next ; afternoon at half-past two , and evening at half-past rik o ' clock .
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TODMORDEN . —A meeting of the freeholders and ratepayers of the townships of Todmorden and Walsden , was held in the O'd Church , on Saturday last , for the purpose of nominating twenty men , out of which the magistrates will appoint constables for tho ensuing year . The Repealers and the Tortes mustered wonderfully , each party intending to put its own men in nomination ; but aftet repeated attempts , they did not succeed in nominating a single individual , the Chartists making amendments to their motions , and ultimately twenty good anJ true democrats were elected .
CltAYTOsT—On Tuesday last a vestry meeting was h « ld at Clayton to nominate a number of persons qualified to till the office of constable for the ensuing year . The meeting was attended by abouc ten per-ons . They nominated forty whom they considered qualified according to ratiug , but some of them in other respects are unable to fill that important situation . State op Trade . —The trade at this place is in a very awkward stale—a grsat many are entirely destitute of employment , and others are ntinted to half their regular work , and some of the masters have reduced the wages of their workpeople twenty per cent .
HUDDERSFIELD .-On Sunday last , R . Owen , E-q . delivered two lectures in the Hall of Science , illustrative of his views , which were well received . LONDON , —New Court , Wednesday . —Extensive Robbery . — A Fkmale Counsel . —John Saunders , a sweep , was indicted for stealing a tin box , containing a cheque for £ " 250 10 s , and five sovereigns and a halt , the properly of Mr . Esthrr Roberta . It , having been intimated that Mr . Pendeijra 8 t was engaged f \> r ' the prisoner , the recorder asked the prosecutrix iwhethor she would have counsel . The old lady said she would be her own counssl—( roars oflaughtHr ); Several witnesses
were examined at very great length , from whose evidence it appeared that the prosecutrix , a very eccentric eharae . ter , lived for many y > ars at Eiifield , Middlesex , and on the 4 th ult . she employed the prisoner to help her to remove to a new house , after which she gave a houso-warming to several of her friends , and before they separated , a tin box , containing a cheque and money to the amount stated in the indictment , was stolen , and Suspicion falling on the prisoner , he was givi ? n into custody , but the property was not found . Mr . Pcndegrast made a very able defence ; the recorder summed up , and the Jury , after consultation , returned a verdict of Not Guilty .
The Attempted Mubdkr at tiik Auction Mart Tavern . —William Canvi 6 i , ihe pot boy was indicted in the Old Court , ou Wednesday , for attempt ing to murder Mrs . Elizabeth Magnus , at the Auction Mart Tavern , in the mouth of December last . The Jury found the prisoner Guilty , and h *; was sentenced to fifteen yearn transportation . Mr . Clarkson appeared for the prosecution , aud Mr . Payne for the prisoner . MIDDLETON— Turn-Out . — On the 25 th of January tho silk small-ware weavers in the employ of Messrs . Jaqkson and Royle , turned -out against a reduction of wages , abatements , fines , 6 lc , &c . On
Friday the 24 th of February , the masters agreed to give them the same prices as the manufacturers of Manchester , in ; consequence of which the hands , upwards of 200 , resumed work , but on Saturday last they were told by the masters that they would not agree to tho terms , and the result was they again turned out . Ou Monday last a number of men , women , and children , from the neighbourhood of Whitefield , engaged to wotk , thougn they had never been employed in that branch before . The new hands were guarded by the rural police to and from their work . It appears the men were receiving about one-fourth less wages for ; the same kind of work than what is paid in Manchester .
LEEDS—Stealing Brass . —On Saturday last , four lads , named James Little , Thomas Stafford , John Raymond , and John Clarkson , were charged with having stolen some brass bushes from a turning lathe , in the shop of Mr . Hattersley , in Top Close . The prisoners were taken while ! disputing about the division of the money which the sale of the brass had produced ; it was sold at Wilkinson's shop , in Broadstepa Yard , Marsh-lane , by Little and Clarkson , who were sent to Wakefield for two moaths each : the other two were discharged .
Stealing Meat . —On Satnrd&y Jast , a . yeung man named J lm CallaghaH , was sent to Wakefield for a moiitn , for having stolen a piece of meat from the shop of Mr . Marshall , butcher , Sweetstreet , Holbeck .
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LEEDS BOROUGH SESSIONS . The Easter General Quarter Sessions of the Peace , for this borough were opened at the Court House , ua Tuesday afternoon last , at fcwe o ' cleck , before Thomas Flower Ellis , jun ., the Recorder . The fallowing gentlemen cemposed the grand jury : — Mr . Char ted Barr , banker , Commarcial-street ifor * , man ); Wm . Bishop , merchant , Springfirtld-placo ; Joshua Burton , ' woolstapler , Bank-street ; Richard H . Cowell , paper merchant , Trinity-court : Joseph Dufton , cloth merchant . B isinehall-street ; Wm . Firth , stuff
merchant , Wellington-street j Wm . Roger firatiiffe , stuff merchant , Albion-street ; James Green , gentleman , Park-row ; Wm . Wilks Hill , woolstapler , Land ' s-lan * ; Henry Hood , iron founder , Pottery-fleld-lane ; Janjea Uutton canvas manufacturer , Basiughall-street ; Thus . Toller Luccock , stuff merchant , Park-square ; Thomas Powell , curiosity dealer , Boar-lane ; James Rotbery , woolatapler , Bond-street ; Robert Walker Simpson , waolatapler , Bond-street ; John Sykes , merchant , Beech Grove ; Joseph Town , paper maker , Trinity-sut t = t ; Thomas Pym Williamson , merchant , Mount Pr . ston .
The Grand Jury having been sworn , aud the usoil formalities also gone through , The Learned Recorder addressed the Grand Jury , and referred to the early period at which tha Sessions were held . The reason why they had been fixed t ! : ua early was'on account of the Assiaas commencing at York on Saturday , continuing then until tbe 25 th of March , and being afterwards held for a fortnight or threu weeks at Liverpool , on which account , to suit the convenience of tbe Counsel , it was necessary to have tbe Sessions either earlier or later than the Assizes . To bav « had them after the Assizes 'tajjgff % sve made the quarter , from . the 28 th of December , too long , particularly as in the winter quarter the jail generally rilled fast **
than in the summer quarter , and therefore he thought the Midsummer Sessions could better stand a long tarter than the present ooe , particularly as there were now a good number of appeals to be heard . He mentioned this , because some parties had been takea by surprise , a ^ d had not been able to be ready with business which ought to have come before the Court on this occasion . Tha Town Council , for instance , had some bye-laws regarding hackney coaches which outfit to have been laid before the Court for its sanction , and which required a certain notice . In consequence of the early period at which the Sessions had beeu fix < d there had not been time to give this notice ; and he iu < ntioned this to show that they were not to i . iame . Ho did not think tture w&s any case iu tbi ca endar to which it was necessary to allude ; but he might or < . serve thai there was one species ot daier . ce frequently
adopted by persons tri d for felony , of which t * hty could take no notice . J 3 e had meutioned it to juri-js before , and he mentioned it now once for all—he alluded to the statement of parties that they had found the property in the street . If it appeared that property had been thrown away , and that the owner tiid not intend to have any more to do with it , this defence might have some weight ; but if the property had boen casually lost , even admitting the prisoners misht have found , they had no right to appropriate it to their © wn use , and in doing so were guilty of a felony . He thought there was nothing else on which he bad U reniurb . He-was sorry to say the calendar was heavj j and , tven wUb . the assistance of Mr . HaH in the other Court , he doubted whether they would be able to get through all Uie businesB by Saturday night ; he would thank them , therefore , as soon as they had found one bill , to return with it into court .
The Grand Jury then retired , and several motions , of course by C : unsel , were heard , principally as to entering and respiting appeals . An award of two raagiafcrates was read by the Clm-k of th « Peace stopping up a footpath 144 yards long on or near Holbeck Meor , on property belonging to Messra . Marshall . ' On Wednesday morning last , a collipion took place on the Manchester and Leeds Railway between two luggage fains , but it was fortuuau-ly ui-dttended with loss of life . The engines were nearly smashed to pieces .
Ai . nsworth ' s Magazine . — The number of this amusing Magazine for the present month contains a more than usual variety of contributions , and , svhafc is more to the purpose , most of them ara th « contributions of people who know what they are about . " Windsor Castle , " by the Editor , forms the most conapicaou 8 feature in the miscellany . The story proceeds with its original vigour , and the incidents thicken as the plot advances ; it is illustrated by Mr . G . Cruikshank in his usual clever manner . A paper called " Town Life of the Restoration , " by Mr . R . Bell , will be read with interest . For those who ael . ght in horrors there is a horrible account of an execution in China , by Mr . F . Leslie , the details of
which sufficiently prove that the inhabitants of tha Celestial Empire have more barbarism than humanity in their composition and manners . There art several poetical ' effusions ; one , a translation from the German by Mr . J . Oxenford , entitled " The Leader ' s Death , " is very excellent ; and some lines by Miss Skeleton will be read with pleasure . A short paper , " The Oath , " by the Baroness Calabrella , is a valuable contribution to the number . In a word , this number is , in all respects , a very excellent one , arid will increase the reputation which tho publication , has already acquired from previous port ons . There is an almost endless diversity of subjects ; something to . * uit all tastes , much to delight , and not a little to instruct . —The Times .
Infringement of the Chimney Swf . epers'Act . —Caution to Housekeepers . —On Friday last , John Gordon , ( a sweep ) , and Mrs . Ellen Watson , of Downiivg-street , Chorlton-upon-Medlock , Manchester , were summoned before D . Maude , and C . J . S . Walker , Esqrs ., at the Town Hall , at the instance of Henry Charlcon , a sweep , for having knowingly allowed a young boy , an apprentice of Gordon ' s , to ascend a chimney of Mrs . Watson ' s on the 15 th iriBtant , for the purpose of sweeping it , contrary to the provisions of the act of Parliament . From the evidence of Charlton and another sweep it appeared , that , as they were passing Mrs . Waison ' s house , about six o ' clock on the morning in question , they saw Gordon and his apprentice entering Mrs .
Watson ' s house ; and suspecting the boy was about to be sent up the chimney , after waiting outside for a short time , thoy knocked at the door , which waa locked , but was opened by a servant of Mrs . Watson's , to whom ? l' ? y stated they wanted to seethe sweep ; and she , seeing that they were themselves sweeps , admitted them . On their proceeds to the kitchen , they found only Gordon and Mrs . Watson there , the boy having ascended the chimney , from which he shortly descended . Gordon did not appear to the summons ; but Mrs . Watson was convicted in the penalty of £ 5 and costs , and a warrant waa directed to be issued against Gordon , the magistrates stating they shou'd enforce the penalty in every in « ta-nce in which an infringement of the act was proved .
Prisons for Debtors . —We hear whispers of some contemplated alteration in the law , which is to go the extent of altogether abolishing arrest for debt , which may be said indeed to be virtually abolished now , except ia oases where fraudulent conduct exists or is euspeoted . In connection with the subject , however , w . > believe there can be no doubt that Sir James Graham , a . s Secretary of State for the Home Department , has expressed his determination , or rather that of thf Government , no longer to permit the couSn'mRut of debtors in any house of correction ; or prison , other thaniu the gaol of tho county . Thus , for instance , debtors are now confined in the Preston Ho'we of Correction ; not many certainly ; but their confinement there at all is attended with considerable
inconvenience , as the prison is found too circumscribed for its requirements as a place of confinement for criminals . We believe th ^ debtors there have only a commiti < l : iy-room , a ainali confined yard , and a comruon dormitory , so that any change wili It au acceptable one to them . In connection with the proposed alteration , which will of course go to thy removal 01 debtors from every other place of conH . ' . ement in the county to Lancaster Castle , we believe a meeting of magistrates was held at Lancaster on Monday last , when , owing to its being the fir ^ t day of the ass . ' zas , there was a considerable number of magistrates in the town . The meeting was strictly private , and we have not heard what transpired . —Manchester Guardian .
An Alleged Attempt at Assassination . —After dark , ou Saturday night last , the streets of Rochdale were posted with a placard , stating that , on Wednesday night last , Mr . John Howarth had a pistol Sred a J him , when going to the house of Mr . John 1 ? ' ju J ' neart { acup . A reward of £ 200 is offered by the government to any one who will give such information as will lead to the conviction of the culprit , and her Majesty's gracious pardon to an accomplice ( except the man that fired the pistol ) , who will bring to justice the real offender . This is the substance of the placard , which does not even state the time of the night when the pistol was fired , or whether Mr . Howarth received any injury from the contents of the pistoL Report says , that the circumstance took place at seven o ' clock in the evening , and a music book , which that gentleman ( who is a teacher of music ) had with him , is marked m : h shot .
Richmond Corn Market , Feb . 25 . —We only had a thin supply of grain in our market to-day , particularly Wnsa \—Wheat sold from 5- to 69 Oat ? ' 2 s . to 3 * . Ba , rloy 3 i to 3- 6 d . Bt-an- 3 i 9 i to 4 a per bushel .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), March 4, 1843, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct924/page/1/
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