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      - frnm our first edition of last week . ) ( Continucdm * ^ jnined by Mr . M . Cham-Sarah ^ _ rp _ , ^ as overpowered by her feelings 3 BB- % lB d unable to proceed ; but having for some time ,, . j ^ ew-he prisoner ten or el even jecovered , shesai - M Febraa _ He j ^ weeks irfw- tn ^ thegtock 5- ^^ He told bus » * H of Tjating me at Mrs . Edwards ' s , wasin ^ a l-ce . On _ e 24 „ of February I slept ^ W ' portianTp lace . I saw _ e prisoner there on at 17 . * 1 ' ^ ^ 21 st February ; he came at ten a ^^ nast nine o ' clock . I had no reason to expect . ? nhaugh I thought he might come . He had ^ 'irXforethat he passed Ms evenings on Fridays ** JE _ 2 *« L He was , dressed as nsual , with a ™ __ ta 4 - &* Edwards was there at the same ^ ^ wnothihg about his dressthatl noticed , ex t that I remarked there was a little blood on the - tofhfe 50 " * - ^ tbing _ atl remember was said at anv other part of his dress . He said he had

      ^ mpfrom Charles-streetthat evening . I asked him *? T jiaj fallen down ; there was a little dirt on the ^ tj his coat He said he had . He gave me to dcrdand that he had been tipsy , and I thought f „ i was what caused hm to fall , He said his governor y made his nose bleed in play . He called his em-Xrer in ihe City his governor . Whilst he was with me ' hc showed me a watch and a ring . I had never wen him * h _ a watch before . I cannot remember what pocket he took it out of . It had what looked ijfcca geld neck chain . ( The watch was here policed . ) The watch was a silver one , similar to the ' lBc sow produced . The ring was like ihe one Pl aced . The letter produced is like his handwriting , j cannot say positively , but if I had received a . letter in that handwriting I should have believed it in be his .

      Jfcuia Edwards confirmed the evidence of the previous witness . James Henry Hocker , examined by Mr . M . Chamois . —lam brothertotheprisoner . My & therlives at 17 , Charles-street , ane I and my brother slept at 11 , Mctoria-terrace , Portland Town , about 100 yaws o £ My brother was at his father ' s house on Friday , feb . 21 . He went out at " a quarter to seven o'clock . Mr father's residence is twenty minutes" walk from Havcrstoek-terrace . Intheeourseofthataftemoonmy tefliertoldmehewasgomgtoBath-placeto receive jaoney from Mrs . Edwards ; he had expected for five er sis weeks back so much as 10 or 12 sovereigns : it * asto be lent him by Mrs . Edwards . He returned

      to 11 , Victoria-terrace , to sleep , at about one o ' clock is the morning . I was in bed , and when he came in he showed me 12 sovereigns , saying he had got nuner more than he expected . When he had taken is coat ' off , he showed me the right arm of his shirt , the wristband of which " was torn off . He said be had been to Sarah Coxe's , in company with her kotkr , and had got it torn off in romping / I knew that the prisoner corresponded with her , but I had sever seen her . After that he came to bed . Nodung occurred during the night . On Saturday

      night I recollect being with Mr . Watson , my father ' s landlord , in Ctorles-streefc . Mr . Watson alluded to the murder , and said it was a very awful thing . I had been out to purchase a small quantity of spirits , and said I had heard several persons talk of it . My brother said it was an odd thing to talk of , as we had met to enjoy ourselves , and thesubjeet dropped . On Sunday I went to church in the morning , and I r asin the habit of going to my brother ' s directly after dinner to drinkalittle porter . I read an account of the murder in the newspaper the same afternoon . On that occasion I saw that a letter was found

      in the pocket of the deceased , by the name of James Cooper . Before that I knew my brother bad addressed letters to Delarneby the name of Cooper . Do Sunday night my brother came home about eleven o ' clock . At half-past seven on Monday morning I asked him if he knew who was murdered at Hampsead , and he said he did not . I said it was poor De-true . He seemed very much agitated , and exelaimed , "PoorDelarael" He sent me to my father for his boots , and when I returned I had good reason , from his appearance , to believe that he had been crybig . He came to breakfast to my father , who said , "This is a sad thing atoutDekrue I consider it your duty to go and own him , as you are so intimate

      * hh him . " Whilst he was putting on his things for ihe purpose of so doing , my mother returned , and sud the bod y was already owned . He said he « as glad of it , he was so affected that he thought he could almost have fainted away . I recol lect Scotney , the officer , coming to my room on the Wednesday . My brother let him in . Scotney ski a _ e _ me if 1 had a watch . ItoldhimIhad not . He then turned to my brother and said , " you —re , " and my brother appeared confused , and stammered . I said , "Well , don ' t deceive the policeman ,

      Iran , torn * him all about it , " meaning , "tell him it was the watch yon received . " I thought it was right at the time to tell him of ihe circumstance of his iaving - a watch to sell , and having pawned it . I should imagine my brother was on intimate terms * ii ! i Delarue , from his going out twice a-day four days in the week on an average , for the purpose of aeefing him . He wrote very well . The letter prooWd is a female ' s handwriting . I never saw him force a female ' s hand , hut I don't think it was imposablc for him to have done it . He could write two or three hands .

      Thomas Hocker examined by Mr . Bodkin . —I am the father of the prisoner , and a shoemaker in Portland Town . Theprisoner used to board at myhouse , and lodge near it He took tea at home on Friday the 21 st of February , about four o'clock . I remember his going entailer tea , about half-after six . He had a macintosh on . I nad previously "to thatlame awrstoo d from Mm that he was in expectation of 2 lean of £ 10 . He said he had received a note that aomingfrom Mrs . Edwards , stating she would be ^ « y to meet him on Sunday night , and lend him tne required amount . He wenfcon Friday night . 1 leniember the prisoner coming to my house the day alter Friday , the 21 st I noticed the sleeve of his

      thirt was torn . He said he did it in a frolic the over niglit He also on that occasion showed me some srrereigns , one of which he gave to me and another io his mother . He said he _ id < btained them from Mrs . Edwards . 1 never saw the deceased . I have -card the prisoner speak of him as Gooper . William Watson , Edward Scotnev , and Francis Partridge , were then examined . Their evidence was mostly a repetition of that of the two Hockers . ^ J ames Shackeil exaniined by Mr . Bodkin . —I am an inspector of police , . produce amackintosh which I received from the father . On it are spots of blood , and on the back mud and blood : it was inspected by the coroner . On the _ 6 th ofFebruary I went to the Oner ' s lodgings in Tictoria-terrace , and Haynes fas mere ; the pr isoner was not there . I saw a but-» n jound in the lodgings ; it was found in mv

      nrewnee . i produce a shirt I received at the father's aoust , and a . pair of drawers , and gambroon under wraps . I found maris of blood on the wristband of tneshirt . I prodneesomestockings , which the mother Enctonic , and they area _ o stainedwitkbluod . The snee is very much stained . John Haynes , inspector of the detective police . — « b the 20 th February went to ihe room at which V prisoner lodged , and found two buttons . After IT * « ^ ent to Clerkenwell prison , and desired w prisoner to take off his coat , and examined it ** lound marks of blood on it . There were some | ^ on one of _ e cuffs of the coat . In the inside ™* S of fie n ht sleeve and the corresponding onw ? f , 0 uMdeoitue coat was a considerable £ 3 V * ° i Wood- ^^ " ^ as blood on the right i n * T ^™? 1 iaihe Pocket itself appeared : the " ** « a Woody hand . The coat is torn under the ... •• an < l there arw three hntf / ma miccm- + _ -. fi « m

      » hi T ? . !* 5 - * aad one from behind . The button 'IiTa ! Bh <* corresponds with the other buttons on Z » fl Of the coat . The button found near the J W -iere the murdered man was found corresponds *"" die others . ^^ " ^ . TJelame , brother of the murdered man ; ^^ titchnerjand James Xewton were then ox-^^' j but their evidence wasnot important . thSS ^ Coxe eJ-unined byMrJChambera . —On iim ~ « wL februaiy I knew Hocker ; I had known tue iST ? bef 0 l ' et 1131 - I danot see Mmo « fflonuVbefr day * l ^^ seen " ^ for a in my conn ^ was not ronJPing ^ ith any prls - 'eade ^ tE , ^ < lxTar < 3 s examilied ° y Nix . Bonnrs . —I Prisoner fnt ^ f ^ j ^ ew-road . I have known the i pplieatio % U ^ ^ weoks . He had never made W him ~ I 0 - lfle to lend him any money . I never Mrr . - VJ 11 B 1 rlife . > iat _ -T *^^ then , addressinsr the Court , said—I

      learned L " , f ^^ encement of this trial that my ° * tfend ft ; '• Balumtiiie and mvself appeared to to do sT h £ ' asCu Person . We had been requested has ber- - ? ^ e ^ orthy sheriffs . A communication ° ^ th e trial "" 6 * ° ^ m t * e P 1- ^ 501161 " m the course stanoB ii ' csPressive of life wish , under the cirenm-1 » a \ e oX - Y owa statement to flie jury , and Jfr . Ja « t ; ° o for P ™" ^ " for him so to do . that the ca totEfi 3 > OE then informed the prisoner ^ ° » d , acd ^ i ° ^ I * * ° ^ the prosecution was so ; or If v ; " ^ i -hedto say anj 1 ]__ ghe could do doing it ^ . voi ^ l ^ —ioi-t delav prerioasly to so The lSl ^ . ^ o ^^ him . piration of r . ~? Minified his assent and at the exdress in a 'S 1015 " !* 69 « e _ vered the Mowing adoceasionallv ^^ T 0 Jee » which , however , faltered lord and fikfi sneaking of the murder : —My ° nee two s __ SnT ^ of the Jury , —I beg to read at hansel turo , ^ h !? u ^ ch I formerly handed to my Terv carefahy " nLr ^^^ ofW solicitor . I hare against theI « re ^ wi considered the depositions * eightv itai ^ ?™ nothing in them of a serious or v ^ to ' eW * - ihe truth of which I object . I 4 a « nlv and S ? ^ * ° J «« aU I have to say as tta tOMiIT - ^^ oj-ately as it is possible , and to defence i ^ r \ not attemPt the least apology or i ¥ ith ftp J _ J rL 5 tate every drcumstance connected r epositions , leavjngitto yon whether they

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      beconsequenfM . orotherv fn ^ .. _ The . two , grand questions are , how came my clothes to be so saturated with blood , and how 1 came into the possession of the deceased ' s watch , _ c . The former I can answer satisfactorily to my own conscience , but nothing on earth shall cause me to divulge it , at least on this adeof my trial . It were an easy matter for me to fabricate , to make alie , but I willnot do it , and to prove to you that I am so far conscious , I have , amongst some private letters which I have had conveyed to me since I came hither , a letter , in which is expressed the desire to account for the manner in which my clothes were so besmeared , and the person in his devotedness to me offers to forswear himself . I rather would have this mysterious part of the affair to remain

      as it is , by leaving it in the hands of my counsel . I know while doing so I endanger my own safety , but I have urgent reasons for doing so . If this gloomy affair terminate adversely , I die a martyr ; iTotherwise , by taking a defensive course , I live a traitor . This sounds paradoxical , probably , to your ears ; but such is the fact , of which I excuse and pardon your disbelief ^ until it is further evidenced to yon . I will therefore quit this part of the subject with this remark , after such a painful and ignominious exposure of everything connected with my present and former circumstances , together with every vile and contumelious insult and misrepresentation , 1 can have no desire to survive the issue , be it ever so favourable to my innocence . I am ruined inevitably and

      irrevocably , and I am too much the Englishman to fear death whatever form it assumes . But more to the matter ; the deceased Delarue had frequently offered his services to roe in the way of pecuniary assistance ( I ought , perhaps , tohave told you thatlhadknown deceased for nearly two years ) . It was about six months after our acquaintance that he made the first friendly overture of the kind , and it was something like two months following that I accepted it ; he at that time gave me £ 410 s ., which was the whole oi the contents of his purse , accompanied by the words , "Hocker , never see —te again if you once venture to return me this trifle ; I am-no friend of yours in your estimation if you view it as a loan merely . " Last August I kept away from him for a month or five weeks on

      account of the shabby condition of my apparel . He took it unconfiding on my part that I did not acquaint him with my embarrassed circumstances , and then good-heartedly insisted on my turning to the best advantage £ 5 , whisk - he- threw at ine , wishing he could "punish" me in the same way right on for a whole day . Such was the nature of our intimacy . I have had property belonging to deceased of considcrable value . A large telescope ^—I should say worth £ 7 or £ 8 ; also a smaller one ; and an opera-glass , microscope , & c . ; all whieh he lent me at different times , and which I believe are to be found at his apartments now . My parents . and several others . rememoer to have seen them . The deceased also intrusted me with a silver watch , a silver watchguard , and part of a

      diamond ring . The part which contained the diamond only remained . 1 had to dispose of them for £ 317 s . The deceased was anxious to make np a certain sum of money by a given time , and I understood the request as a delicate wish forme to pledge the articles for him . I got them pawned at a Mr . Richardson ' s , Henry-street , Portland Town , lor the required amount . The deceased gave me the duplicates , which I handed over to the officers when they earched my apartment . How 1 came with the watch and ring , which the brother of the deceased identified , was the following : —In our engagements of late deeased had often been half-an-hour behind hand . His watch for some time past had performed irregularly . He frequentl y struck it with his walking cane , in a momentary ill humour , which accounts for the

      seconds' pointer being gone . He gave it to me to be cleaned and repaired for him , at the same time producing his ring , which had always been too large for Ids little finger , to be lessened , and for the brilliant to be reset , which it needed in consequence of an attempt to prove its genuineness , which he effected by removing the brilliant from its setting , and striking it with a hammer , having first placed it on a stone for that purpose . He had used all his influence towards putting me into a comfortable situation , but had failed until the morning of the day on which he was murdered . I forgot to state that it was on this morning that deceased gave the watch and ring to me . On that morning he saluted me in a pleasant air , and said he brought me good news , he hoped . He then led me to think I should be a little better to do in a few days , but that he would acquaint me with more anon . He provided me at the same time with ( what , indeed . 1 had for

      some time expected ) £ 12 in gold . The deceased had so often lent me money that I was ashamed to mention his name again to my parents ; I therefore forged a falsehood , and represented Mrs . Edwards as the donor . I was in possession of & e money in the morning , and that accounts for my positively assuring my parents that I might have it by calling on Mrs . Edwards in the evening . At seven o'clock in the evening of the Friday I went to the Swiss Tavern , " and called for rum and water : I stayed there nearly three quarters of an hour ; there was another man , apparently a gentle , man , in the room during the whole of the time , to whom I read portions of the day ' s news paper . A candle was on the table close by me while I was reading . It was a bitterly cold night , and the fire was burning cheerfully . I stood in the front of it for some time . Had my clothes at that time been disordered or bloody , the gentleman or the waiter must have seen it . The waiter remarked at the

      inquest , after fading to identify me , that the person who ordered the rum and water had white hands ; he meant at least that they were not bloody . If I went anywhere to wash them , why suffer my clothes to remain as they were , and have the temerity to enter _ , lighted public-house so near the spot ? But it is not my place to write in this manner . I will proceed further . After I left the tavern I directed my path across the fields , in a line with the spot where the deed was committed , for it lay in my way to the Hampstead-roau , whither I was going . As I approached Haverstock field , singing a merry tune , a policeman accosted me with the words , "Young gentleman , sad work here ; here ' s a dead man . " I immediately scaled the fence with him , and . asked

      him if he was sure the man was dead ? The policeman ( Baldock ) said , " There was no doubt of it . " I felt the pulse of deceased ; it was still . He re marked that the deceased was a young man . It was an awful spectacle , and we both wept . I felt quite sick and chilly , and told the policeman I should shortly take some brandy . I proposed to him to do the same . I continued with him and the deceased without offering to withdraw , for forty minutes . I told Baldock that some months back I had been in the habit of crossing the adjacent field from Hanipstead several times in a week at a late hour in the evening , and that I usually carried a pocket stiletto as a life preserver , which I showed him , asking him whether the possession of such an instrument were

      illegal or not . He said he thought not . He remarked that the blade was very bright . Baldock asked tire time of the night . I looked at the watch which has since been produced , and told him . Serjeant Fletoherand some four or five other policemen then arrived with the stretcher . Almost all of them addressed me on seeing me on ^ the spot with Baldock . I accompanied the policemen , four of whom carried the corpse . I asked oneof theni if it were necessary forme still to attend them ? He said if I could give no information it would be useless . I had made an appointment to be in Portland-place that evening . I found that I had already exceeded my time through remaining so long with Baldock . I left them with the corpse

      when I had got as far as Church-row , Hampstead , and hastened towards my destination . Subsequently I made another statement , which I will read : —I wish to explain to you , as nearly as my feelings will suffer me , the nature of my present trial , andto shew you that by attempting an extrication out of my misery , by a full disclosure of everything connected with this sad afiair , would be futile and fiendish . About a year ago I courted a young lady at Hampstead , whose parents are highly genteel and respectable . I felt a great attachment to her ; we met and loved in secret . I introduced myself to her parents shortly aftiT my acquaintance with her . She was a beautiful girl , and I felt that I should be proud to introduce her to the man whom

      I looked upon as my very best friend . At length I found an opportunity of doing so . The parents of the girl , finding that I had « ueh a friend . as Delarue , invited us both to see them . I had represented Defame as a man of property , and in every sense of the word a gentleman . We frequently afterwards visited the family together . What he lacked in manner and address was compensated by his condition in life , which was so much more favourable than mine . Delarue betrayed me , and at length , after a long interview with the father , he refused me as a suitor to Ms daughter . Henceforth Delarue was the acknowledged lover , though discouraged by the girl ' s indifference towards him . But time and assiduity accomplish every thing ;

      he won her affections at last , and p roved the genuineness of his heart to me and the girl by seducing her Yes , such a villain was the man , who though dead , I abhor ; and now comes the catastrope . A short period elapsed , and the parents suspected by the girl ' s tears , and Delarue ' s wide withdrawal , that all was not right , and subsequently the secret was _ vulged O , picture to yourself the distraction of the parents of an only daughter in such a condition , and the thirsty revenge of an only brother who had been married honourably but five weeks . Revenge was the theme alone that had any chamis for . him , and we all determined to have it , for I was dishonoured

      with , the rest . They knew I could forge a ladYs handwriting . I penned the note which was found on deceased ' s person , and sent it by a young female whom Delarue knew . He attended to the assignation , and was on the spot where he had effected the ruin of an innocent creature , and where he met his fate . I and the brother accompanied each other till we came to Haverstock-field , when we separated , he to the fatal spot , and I to the Swiss Tavern , which we appointed our rendezvous , but not until I had waited about for some time . Ijnysejf distinctly heard the cry of murder . J then knew the scene had commenced , but neither the brother nor I had any presage or thought of the issue . After

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      waiting seme / time for Mm at the tavern , Lhastened to" Haverstock-field . This is the explahation of my anxiety to feel the pulse of the deceased , and my shedding tears when I witnessed the result of that revenge which had not death for its object , but serious mutilation . I hurried to the house of the perpetrator , who had flown there for refuge . I then took the whole upon myself , as I had been the principal cause of the tragedy . I immediately rushed from the house and sought a slaughter-house in Hampstead , and . disfigured my clothes in a pool of blood which I found handy . You see , sir , I cannot account for the blood y state of my clothes with giving a reason for making them so—here is the difficulty . O , God ! I could pass through the

      impending ordeal m unison with my wishes . I have mentioned no names to you ; and 0 , did you but see the state of my mind ! I cannot prove that I wasnot on the spot at the time of action unless I , to save myself , who am innocent , bring to justice those who , as far as intention was concerned , are equally so . Am I sure that by such , a course I should he free from imputation ? # And if they should turn their backs upon me—which it is in their power to do—what then would become of me ? bee how I am surrounded by difficulties ! I will not say anything to acquit myself—that is at the best only dubious , and which is calculated to involve othersin addition to myself . I cannot say moiWmy mind is almost bewildered . " The prisoner having concluded ,

      Mr . Justice Col _ mdq _ asked if he had any witnesses . The Prisoner . —No , my Lord ; but I beg to state , that the stick produced has not been produced in evidence against me , Mr . Justice Co-ERinoB . —At present there is no evidence connecting the prisoner with the stick . Mr . Clabkson observed that the prisoner had alleged that he had produced to the officer Baldock a pocket stiletto . Baldock wasrecalled . and . said that he did not remember theprisoner producing a pocket stiletto ; he remembered nothing about it . Did not remember saying it was very bright . Thomas Hocker being recalled , said , he . remembered having seen a telescope which the prisoner represented as belonging io Delarue ; it was apparently of value . Had seen him with other property which he represented as belonging to Delarue .

      Mr . Justice Colekidgb ( to the prisoner ) . —Do you wish any stick to be produced ? Prisoner . —No , my Lord . You have no witnesses !© call ?—Not any , my Lord . Mr . Justice Coleridge then proceeded to sum up the evidence . The jury had been engaged for a considerable time in an investigation most important to the public , and to the unhappy prisoner , and he was sure that whatever calls might be made upon their patience would not be considered by them as too great on an occasion like the present . It would not be difficult to present a general view of the case , and to point out the points mainly material to the prisoner ' s innocence and guilt , but he should not like , in a case so important as this , to trust entirely to that . There

      could be no doubt that the deceased had come to his death under circumstances amounting to the crime of wilful murder . The simple question was , whether the evidence on the part of the prosecution traced that crime to the prisoner . It was the bounden duty of the prosecution so to prove the charge as to leave no reasonable doubt on their minds . The Learned Judge then proceeded to give an outline of the case , and to comment on the evidence . They must not say that the prisoner was guilty of the charge because he made a false statement . A direct intimation had been thrown out in this case , which would account for the prisoner concealing a number of things which he had endeavoured to conceal from his intimate friends . As to them , none of them seemed disposed to keep back the truth , or to colour the transaction so as to screen the prisoner . Indeed ,

      from one or two ol the brother ' s answers he might be considered rather as a hostile than a friendly witness . In speaking about the handwriting , he volunteered to say that he never saw his brother forge a female hand , but that he could write several hands . The Jury should not place too much reliance on the stains on the clothes , for in dark-coloured clothes that might be fancied to be blood which really was not blood . As to the letter , if it was written by the prisoner and sent t » Delarue , as suggested on the part of the prosecution , it [ might have the effect of bringing him to the place , if it were in the nature of an assignation . _ On the whole of the evidence it was not at all explained , but left to surmise how it was the parties met . He called upon the Jury to examine the evidence attentively , and give such a verdict as , after leaving the box , they couldlook back on with satisfaction .

      At a quarter to seven the Jury retired , and , in a quarter of an hour , returned with a verdict of Guilty . # Theprisoner having been called on to say why sentence of death should not be passed upon him , and having made no answer , Mr . Justice Coleridge , putting on the black cap , said—Prisoner , your case , after a long and careful investigation of all the circumstances , is now concluded , and the jury have felt themselves compelled to find a verdict of guilty against you . You have had the privilege of being defended in the course of your trial by experienced , skilful , and zealous counsel ; nothing has been wanting on their part to elicit from the witnesses for the prosecution whatever could tend to show that you were not the guilty individual .

      You have taken upon yourself to make your own defence , and a defence , by a person gifted with so much natural ability as you are , when he has truth and justice on his side , is , I have often thought , a more advantageous thing for a prisoner than to be defended by any one else . The jury have heard the statements that you have made . I have no doubt they have been carefully considered , and I am bound to Bay that my mind perfectly coincides in the truth and justice of the conclusion of the jury . It is an awful thing that a man so young as you are , not 22 years ot" age , should have brought yourself to the condition m which you now standi I am afraid that the crime for which you are now to suffer ia not the only one that is upon your head , but I forbear to enter into considerations of this kind , and I am not desirous to say one word on the present occasion to give you unnecessary pain . I would rather hope

      that what has taken place may have been the result of anything rather than a consummation ofa course of guilt or an act of premeditation . My object now is rather to call your undivided attention to the situation in which you now stand , and to dispossess your mind of any hopes of long existence in this world . It is my duty to tell you that your days are ended . There is no nope of any mercy in respect of the crime you have committed . Every function which is most dear to ns makes it necessary that persons situated as you are should expiate their crimes on the scaffold . You must therefore consider your days are ended , and I exhort you to dismiss all considerations of this life , and to direct your attention to what is to come hereafter . You will , in that respect , have all the assistance which piety and devotion can afford . The Learned Judge then passed the sentence of death in the usual manner , -and the prisoner was removed from the bar .

      The Mbbdeheb Hockeb . —An eye witness says that " The moment that the prisoner was removed from the bar , although a slight tremor was remarked by some of the by-standers during the period that the verdict was being returned by the Jury , his natural firmness soon returned , indeed it was but momentarily . His gaze was fixed and his manner firm , and in no ways shaken—walking down the steps of the dock as though he had been but an ordinary spectator of the scene that had just taken place . As he passed through the passages of the prison in his way to his cell , he shook hands with one of the persons connected with the gaol , to whom he observed in an under voice , ; that 'It was all over . ' There was nothing , however , in his tone indicative of despond-:

      ency ; upon the contrary , his demeanour , even to those who are acquainted with him , is a matter of surprise . Upon reaching his cell he complained of being tired , and shortly after partook of some refreshment . Singular as it may appear , yet . it is no less the fact , that even up to as late a period as-yesterday morning he was undecided as to addressing the Jury himself—a course which , in the opinion of many , has proved fatal to his case . " The Prisoner Hocker . —London , Thursday . — Since Monday the prisoner has been busily engaged in writing , though the nature of the subject has not transpired . No change has taken place in his manner , if we except a restless desire to learn the opinion

      of the public as to his defence . Since Monday numerous applications have been made to the officials for permission to see the prisoner , amengst which might be mentioned the names of several persons of distinction .. In every instance they have been refused . All sorts of means have been adopted by the applicants , and the turnkeys positivel y state that they do not remember so many inquiries since the trial of Oxford . The prisoner , upen being visited npon the last occasion by his friends , . exhibited a greater ^ degree of reserve than he has ever done since his imprisonment , and there was anything but that cordiality which has hitherto marked Ids conduct towards them .

      Fatal Accident on the Leeds and Bradford Railway . —On Monday last , an inquest was held in the Court-house , Leeds , on the body of a young man named Israel Grayson , an excavator , who had been employed on the line of the Leeds and Bradford Railway , to attend one of the waggons which are used for carrying rubbish to and from the embankments . He was engaged in this duty on Saturday last , near Wortley , and whilst flogging the horse attached to the vehicle , the animal struck out , and knwkedhim down , when the waggon passing over him , broke his right thigh in two places . He was conveyed to the Infirmary at Leeds , and died in that institution on Sunday last .. Verdict— " Accidental death . "

      Fire at Dbury- __<_ Theatre . —Considerable alarm was created on Wednesday morning , about half-past eight o ' clock , in consequence of a report being spread that a portion of this theatre was on fire , followed shortly after b y the appearance oi

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      several engines ... Upon inquiry we ascertained -that some of the persons connected with the establishment observing a dense smoke issuing from the property-ropm , proceeded there " , and discovered a portion ot the apartment on fire . There being , however , a good supply of water , and plentv of assistance , the fare was confined to where'it originated . The Trecastle MuRDER .- »_ xEcuiioN of Thomas Thomas . —Early on Thursdav morning last , the arrival of immense crowds of people in the town of Brecon testified the intense excitement which , every circumstance relating to the murder of David Lewis , the Cardiganshire butter-merchant , had excited ; and by ten o clock , the hour appointed for the execution of the convict Thomas , no less than from 10 . 000 to

      15 , 000 people had assembled opposite the scaffold , which had been erected on the bank of a small river which flows past the county , gaol . Since his conviction , the extraordinary indifference and coolness of the prisoner had deserted him , and he had spent most of his time in tears and prayer . He declined seeing any of his relatives , though he said if they had come earlier he should have wished an interview . When Calcraft entered the condemned cell for the purpose of pinioning the wretched man , he was standing near the fire-place weeping , and when Mr . Lasenby the governor of the gaol , explained to him that the moment had arrived for his going out , he replied '' he was quite ready ; " and added , « ' I will go like a lamb ; I have given myself up to the Almighty . " The

      Under-shentt asked him if he wished to say anything , and he replied lie wished to see the Reverend Chaplain ( who had left the room for a moment ) , and on his entry , he asked if a copy-book in which he had written several extracts from the Scriptures might be given by the governor to his family ; " and on the Reverend Gentleman assuring him that it should be done , he asked if his watch and clothes might be g iven to his relatives ; when Mr , Yaughan told him he would take care they should have them , and asked him if he had anything further to sav to them , or wished to say anything outside , he replied in the negative , and then shook hands with all present , and thanked the Governor and the officers for their attention to him j he also took Mr . Vaughan by ihe hand , and thanked him for his kindness . While the pinioning was being performed he sobbed audibly ; and , directly after , the melancholy procession moved off , the Chaplain reading the burial service .

      The prisoner walked very firmly , and apparently took no notice of the immense crowd assembled . At the foot of the scaffold he stopped , and , turning round , grasped Mr . Lasenby ' s hand with his pinioned hands , and said with great emotion , " God bless you for all your kindness" He then ascended the steps with a firm step , but still weeping , and Calcraft placed the rope round his neck and tied the other end to the gallows . The chaplain then read a prayer , the prisoner ' s lips perceptibly moving as if in fervent prayer . He put up his hands to the cap , and drew it down lower . The drop fell exactly at ten o'clock , and for two or three minutes the muscles were contracted and convulsed , and then all _ was still , except the oscillation of the body in the wind . The conduct of the crowd was very decorous and orderly , ar id , after hanging theusual time , tho body was taken down , and was buried within the prison wall . He has made a full confession , which has not yet been made public by the authorities .

      Thk I )_ a _ Boatmev . —Another dreadful wreck on the Goodwin Sands , which , but for the meritorious and intrepid conduct of the Deal boatmen , must have been attended with loss of life , occurred on Sunday last . About noon on that day , while blowing a strong gale from south-west , with thick weather and rain , a schooner was observed to strike upon the outer part of the sand .. The Deal men immediately launched to her assistance , and succeeded , after great exertion , and regardless of their own risk , in getting alongside . She proved to be the Facility , of Salcombe , Richard Way master , from Shields , laden with coals , and with a crew of six hands . The vessel was then

      striking heavily , the sea breaking over her , and it was doubtful if she could hold together long ; they however , boarded her , and tried every means that courage and experience could suggest to get her off , but at this moment the chain parted , the water being up to the cabin floor , and they , seeing that the lives of all were in imminent danger , at great risk again succeeded , in getting their boat alongside , and providentially saving the crew , for in less than five minutes after they had left the vessel she capsized and went down . The crew were brought on shore , and by the kindness of Mr . Hammond , the agent for shipping , were supplied with necessaries , and „ forwarded to their homes .

      Disgraceful Hoax . —On Wednesday morning , between two and -three o ' clock , the following disgraceful hoax was played off on a lady of the name of Mitchelson , residing in Nutford-place , Bryanstonsquare . At the above-mentioned hour several medical gentlemen arrived in cabs , and others on foot , at the residence of Mrs . M ., for the purpose of tendering their aid to her , having been requested by two young gentlemen , who had a short time previously called on them , to come immediately to the residence of Miss M ., who , they stated , had attempted suicide by swallowing a quantity of laudanum . On the first medical centleman arriving , he was assured that he must be labouring under a mistake , as no such occurrence had taken place , and he quitted . In less than five minutes afterwards no less than four others arrived , and from the commencement to the end upwards of a dozen , who had been dragged from their beds , to their great inconvenience , and also

      annoyance of Mrs . M . Incendiarism . —Information of the following daring and wanton acts of incendiarism was on Wednesday forwarded throughout the metropolitan and City police districts : —On the afternoon of the 3 rd inst ., a wood , in the parish of Nutley , Hants , called Oxdowncoppice , the property of George Purefoy Jervoise , Esq ., was wilfully and maliciousl y set en fire ; and again , on the night of the following day ( Friday ) , part of Nutley-coppice was also' set on fire by some person or persons unknown . A reward of forty guineas , in addition Jto the reward of ten guineas allowed by the Ah-esford Association , has been offered for the discovery and apprehension of the parties . Also that , on the 16 th inst ., some evil-disposed person or persons maliciously set fire to and destroyed about 100 yards of a hedge , in the road leading from the Warwick-road to Hayhall House , in the parish of Yardley , Worcestershire , belonging to Mi ' . Edward King , tanner . ' Daring Burglary and Extensive Robbery ax

      Cossimgion , near Leicester . —Between four and five o ' clock on Wednesday morning last , information was received at the County Folice-ofh ' ee , Leicester , that the house of the Rev . J . Babington , of Cossington , about a mile and a half from the Sileby station of the Midland Counties Railway , had been broken open a few hours previously and property exceeding the value of £ 1 , 200 had been stolen . It appears that Tuesday , the day preceding the robbery , wastkeusuaiday , for Mr . Babington to receive his rents , and also those of some property for which he is trustee ; and that Mr . Woolley , his steward , had been transacting business with the tenants during the day , and had retired to bed at the . same time as Mr . Babington and his familytaking the cash-box containing the money he

      , had received with him to his bed-room . A little before two o ' clock on Wednesday morning Mrs . Babington . was alarmed by hearing a noise , as if an attempt was being made to break open the house-door , and in a few minutes afterwards the whole family were startled by a tremendous crash , the thieves being unable , itseems , to three the door , having procured a ladder from an adjoining out-house , and dashed in the first window of'the staircase , breaking several large treepots , which stood in the window , with the ladder . Mr . Babington , on heaving the crash , ran down stairs , armed with a bludgeon , and on arriving at the top of the first flight . of . stairs , found five men , disguised , with their faces blackened , and who had just entered by the window . Believing that , from then numbers

      , resistance would be useless , Mr . Babington went into his study , and locked himself in . The robbers then entered Mrs . Babington's bed-room , and asked for the keys , saying they had come for . the rent , Mrs , Babington told them she had not . got it , upon which , after taking a gold watch from under her pillow , they proceeded to the study , and burst open the door , shattering the door and door-posts to pieces . Being again disappointed of obtaining the money , they went to Mr . Woolley ' s bed-room , where they found the cash-box , and after locking the doors , and fastening Mr . Babington and his servant together in one room , they proceeded to ransack the house , breaking open the drawers and cupboards in every room , including even those of the servants . No injury was

      done to any of the family , with the exception of Mr . Babington , who was struck on the arm by one of the robbers , whilst endeavouring to prevent his opening a drawer in the study . The following is the property already ascertained to be stolen , namely , £ S 5 G in cash and notes , as follows : —One Bank of England note for £ 100 , . another for £ 50 , both of which were drawn from one of the Leicester banks on Saturday , by Mr . Astill , of Cossington , no doubt for the puipose of paying his rent ; twelve country'banknotes for £ 10 each ; one hundred and two £ 5 country bank notes ; £ 57 in gold , and £ 15 15 s . fid . in silver ; a small gold Geneva watch , the size of half-a-crown , with a gold guard chain , and a gold chain , with Geneva seal and key , and a gold suspending hook , the property of the young lady who was visiting at Mr . Babington ' s ; another gold watch , with gold

      guard and briquet cnam ; a silver watch , makers name , "A . Jackson , Liverpool ; " and a number of cheques , to the amount of ( as is at present ascertained ) about £ 350 . The burglars fortunately overlooked several sums of money and a valuable gold watch , the latter of which was under the bolster of Mrs . Babington ' s bed at the time they took another gold watch from beneath her pillow . They also broke open a writing-desk , in which was a cheque for £ 400 ; this , however , after turning over , they left in the desk . On the police going into Mr . B's study , they found a pocket-book on the floor that had been torn open , and which , it could be plainly seen as it lay the floor , contained two £ o ~ notes . A worsted Surge , containing a £ 5 note , was . also found on the ooy , and had probably been dropped by the burglars in their retreat , — -Abridged from the Leicestershire Mtrwry ,

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      -- Destructive-Fire . —On Friday morning , shortly before two o ' clock , a destructive five broke out upon the well known water-side premises , termedthe Ship and Royal Oak public-house , situate on'Wappingwall . When first discovered the flames were raging furiously in the lower part of the building . Engines of the brigade , West of England , and County Offices , arrived with all promptitude ; but the flames were not subdued until the entire range of premises together with the stock in trade and furniture , were consumed .

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      Mansion-House. Tdesday. —Theft.—Robert B...

      MANSION-HOUSE . Tdesday . —Theft . —Robert Bearcroft , a clerk to the East and West India Dock Company , who had been remanded from Thursday last , was again brought before the Lord Mayor , upon the charge of stealing a £ 20 note , the property of his employers , on the 1 st of April . The prisoner was tben fully committed for trial . Wednesday . — More Custoh-hocse Fhauds . —Robert M Laren , a Custom-house agent , was brought before the lord Mayor , for final examination , upon the charge of having defrauded the Crown of duties amounting to about £ 5 , by paying for a smaller quantity of goods than he actuall y cleared . The offence was alleged to have been committed as far back as December , 1840 , and has he - en brought forward in consequence of _ e recent investigations made by order of the Board of Customs . —The Lord Mayor said he must send the matter to the Old Bailey ; but , by request of his solicitor , the prisoner was again admitted to bail , the amount , at the suggestion of Mr . Pollock , being increased from £ 400 to £ 800 ; that is to say , himself in £ 400 , and his two sureties in £ 200 each

      GUILBHA 1 L , ¦ yVEDNEsnAT . —Joseph Anv Again!—Sir P . Laurie introduced Mr . Strong , of Idmpsfield , to Sir C . Marshall , for his advice respecting an imposition practised on him by the notorious Joseph Ady . Mr . Strong said he had been victimized by Ady . After receiving several letters he called upon him in Whitcchapel on Tuesday . Ady verbally repeated the assurance that he could inform llim of something considerably to Ills advantage ; and complainant paid the fee of a sovereign on condition that the information should be given to him forthwith , and the money returncdif Ady did not make such a disclosure as he promised . Ady then said , — " You are a proprietor of South Sea Stock : a bonus of 6 per cent , has been declared , and that will give you £ 120 . " Complainant was astounded at the fellew ' s cool impudence . He was of course aware of the bonus , which was £ 800 to his advantage , instead of £ 120 . And at the end of each letter he had

      received was this postscript , ' * In case you have any dimealty , apply to Sir P . Laurie , deputy Lord Mayor , at the Mansion-house , who will see justice done you free of expense , except postage , which you must pay both ways . " Sir P . Laurie stated that he knew nothing of Ady , except in an adverse sense ; lie had beenconvictedattheOld Bailey of abstracting money on false pretences . SirC . Marshall said he could not speak ill of Mr . Ady , who had once returned him the sovereign advanced when the infsnnation given proved useless . Sir P . Laurie said it was the first time he had ever heard of money being recovered from Mr . Ady . Sir C . Marshall referred Mr . Story to the Court of Requests .

      BOW STREET . MpjfD _ v . — Attempted S _ cbi _ ege . —Robert Page and James Nicholas , two young men , were placed at the oar before Mr . Hall , charged with being found in the church of St . George ' s , Bloomsbury , under suspicious circumstances . A constable of the E division stated that on Sunday night , about eleven o ' clock , when he was trying the west door of the church , he discovered it insecure , being open about an inch , and oh further pressing against it , he found that something resisted from the inside which prevented the door opening , in consequence of which he went to the bottom of the steps in front of the church , for the purpose of sending for the beadle , and on

      his return , found that the door had heen locked during his absence . On the arrival of the parish clerk , the sexton , and some constables , they effected an entrance by the back door , when the prisoners were seen near the communion table , and on being questioned what business they had there , they said they had fallen asleep during the-hours of divine service , and not hearing the congregation leave , the church , they remained there and were locked up . They were then searched , and two keys were found , one of whieh corresponded with the lock of the door in which it remained , but there was no violence offered to any part of the premises . The prisoners were committed for trial .

      QUEEN SQUARE . MonD „ y , —Bra-XT . —John Bowling , a man between thirty and forty years of age , described as a captain ' s steward , was placed at the bar charged with bigamy . Both the young women to whom prisoner was married appear to have been industrious servants , who had contrived to save a few pounds out of their hard earnings . The second of these was in attendance , with a letter she had received from the first wife that morning , and said she had not yet had time to procure the necessary evidence .-Mr . Edward Boodle , comptroller at the Provident Institution or Savings Bank , in St . Martin ' s-place , stood forward and proved that on the 14 th of July , 1834 , prisoner attended with the deposit book of Harriet Hudson , and produced a certificate of his marriage with her at St .

      George ' s , Hanover-square , on the ~ 2 nd of June in the same year . Prisoner signed his claim for the money she had iu the institution . Jane Davis , a respectable-looking young woman , said that on the 9 th of last March she was married to the prisoner at St . John ' s , Westminster . He represented himself to be a widower , and said that his first wife had died in childbirth . She subsequently ascertained that he had a wife living at Cirencester , and on receiving her address from her brother had written to her and received an answer . Prisoner admitted the two marriages , but said that his first , wife stripped his place and left him . He had not heard of her , although he had made diligent inquiries on his return from two or three voyages from Calcutta and China , for upwards of six years and a half . He was remanded .

      THAMES . Monday .- —A Nice Witness . —Ellen Cox , the wife of a labourer , was brought before Mr . Broderip , charged -with an assault on her husband . Patrick Dalton , a policeman , No , 107 H , was called , who said he took the prisoner into custody , aud she was drunk , but the husband was worse than she was . Mr . Broderip : In what way ?—The po . liceman : Thin , ycr banner , he was very mild . —What do you mean ? You have just now said he was drunk , and worse than she was . —Och , now , he was sober ( laughter ) . —Do you mind what you are saying ?—Both had been drinking hard ( more laughter ) . You don't understand the questions put to you . I will endeavour to explain to you if you do not . Was the woman drunk or sober ?—Sober , yer banner , quite so ( laughter ) . —Well , this is most extraordinary . Now mind what you are about . You told us at first she was drunk , now you say she was sober ; which do you mean ?—Och , thin , drunk , if ye like it so ( roars of laughter ) . —Mr . Broderip : Did you ever hear

      such a witness 1 He cannot be depended upon Mr-Symons , the chief clerk ; It depends , sir , on which way the wind blows ( laughter ) . —Mr . Broderip : Now do attend , man , and understand the question hefore you answer it . Was the woman drunk or was she sober ?—The policeman : Drunk , you said . She was not drunk any how at all ( increased laughter ) . She was very violent in her timper , but not from drunkenness . She drank something at the public-house after she left her own place . —Was she the worse for liquor ? Do you understand that question ?—To be sure she was worse for liquor , any how , yer wortchip . —Mi ' . Broderip : Did you ever hear such evidence ?—Mr . Bymons : It is quite impossible to act upon sueh testimony . Mr . Broderip said he could only give directions to the police to look after the parties , and see that they did no mischief , for he was unable to extract anything in the shape of evidence from the police con stable on winch he could give a decision . He dismissed the case . [ Aye , but he didnot " dismiss" the policeman . ]

      CLERKENWELL . Wednesdat . —Robbing Furnished Lodgings . —John Wynn , a sickly-looking and infirm old man , and Mary his wife , were brought up for final examination , charged with robbing ready-furnished lodgings . The male prisoner was carried into court , and accommodated with a seat during the examination ; the female prisoner wept bitterly throughout . It appeared from the evidence that the prisoner , who lias , been for many years captain ofa merchantman , took furnished lodgings for himself and wife on the 21 st of November last , at the house of tha prosecutor , Mr . J . Rayner , St . James ' s-buildings , Clerkenwell ; and that from a fortnight after the time of occupancy they commenced pledging everything which the parlour and bed-room contained . The prosecutor added , that he had received but a month's rent , and that the captain , as often as he demanded the rent , assured him

      that he was in daily expectation of a pecuniary remittance . The prosecutor did not discover the robbery until Monday last , when he gave them into custody , forty duplicates of the stolen articles were found on their persons . The Captain said he had been so ill during the time he inhabited the apartments as never once to be able to move out . Himself and wife were often in a starving condition , and it was necessity alone which induced them to pawn the articles . He had been in daily expectation that his friends , some of whom were in good circumstances , would have relieved him , and if so he would have faithfully redeemed the articles . Mrs . Wynn , with tears in her eyes , declared that what her husband had said was true . Although not very handy , she did her best to earn a trifle at work , and had often assisted the landlady in domestic labour . They had been often on the verge of starvation . They were committed for trial .

      Thursday . —3 ? but _ ~ Assadxt . —A man named Chapman was charged with violently assaulting and wounding Mary Anne Johnson . On the previous night the . prisoner ' s son attacked and beat the child of the prosecutrix . She interfered between the boys and endeavoured to separate them , but the prisoner insisted on their fighting it out , and when the mother again interfered on behalf of her son , the prisoner struck her a blow with his clenched fist on the upper lip , cutting it quite open , ana loosening two of her teeth . The woman bled a great deal , and was conveyed from her residence in Peter-Street , Smithfield , to St . Bartholome ^ Hospital where the wound was dressed . He w ** imed £ 2 , or a month ' s imprisonment in the House of Correction .,

      ,.. MARLBOROUGH STREET ., Wednesday . —Robbet Phx . in T _ on _ i _ . —Robert Peel was brought before Mr . Maltby , charged with steal .

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      iug a ' cash-box ; containing" £ 20 in nidney ' and several bills of exchange , from his master , Mr . Henry Woottou , » o . 14 President-street East . The prisoner was employed by Mr . iWootton as porter ; during the time when Mr . JTCotton was engaged in some business at No . 9 , Leicester-streeti Leicester-square , the prisoner suddenly absconded with the : cash-box , which contained fifteen sovereigns , a £ 0 note , and three bills of exchange . Some time after the robbery the prisoner came to him to beg for fqrgiveneM He was about to make a statement respecting the robbery , when prosecutor told him that his ( prisoner ' s ) brother had recently called upon him and told him that his brother ( prisoner ) had confessed that he had spent the gold and had burnt the £ 5 note . Prisoner then said as bis brother had made this statement he would prove that it was

      wrong , and if prosecutor would forgive him he would tell the truth and put him in possession of the greater part of the property . Prosecutor gave a conditional promise , and the prisoner then said ho had spent four or five soverei gns at Maidstone , and he had left the cash-box , with the rest of the money and the bOls , in the care of a publican at Maidstone ; and if prosecutor would go down with him he would surrender the property into bis . hands . Prosecutor consented to take a journey to Maidstone , and lie went there a day or . . ago in the prisoner ' s company . The prisoner took him from place to place , declaring that he had forgotten the si gn of the house . After walking about for some time , they came opposite to the station-house , when the prisoner turned round to him , laughing , and said the cash-box , was most likely there ,

      or if not be should advise prosecutor to give him in tug . tody again . Prosecutor finding that he had heen scandalously imposed upon , gave the prisoner into . custody , and the following morning brought him to town to prefer the charge at this court . The prisoner made . no defenee , and was committed . The prisoner was then , charged with stealing a purse containing a sovereign and some silver , the property of Sarah Hart . Sarah Harl said she was servant to Mr . Dalmar , of 9 , Leicester-street . The prisoner was porter in the house , and when he absconded with the cash-box , she missed her purse , which was in a tureen in the kitchen . It was proved that the prisoner admitted the theft to the constable . The prisoner said nothing in defence .

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      CONFERENCE OF THE TAILORS . ( Continued from < nir first page . ) scale of prices . If he ( Mr . Bissan ) disputes the truth of this statement , let him come forward and place the books in the hands of some of the principal masters of this town , impartial ami independent men , who will give testimony to the truth of our assertions . Many rumours are afloat concerning the differences which exist betwixt Mr . Bissan and his men , all of which arc unfounded and destw tute of truth . But , Mr . Editor , we feel it unnecessary to intrude further on your valuable space at present , as we intend ' ( through the medium of your paper ) to give full particulars of Mr . Bissau ' s conduct during the last few years . " Signed by Mr . Bissau ' s former workmen . Mr . Maunder then gave a statement of the difference in the prices naid by Mr . Bissan and those paid by the honourable masters . We will give a few items by way of sample i—One baise great coat , double

      breasted and double stitched , with three capes , Mi * . Bissan , 10 s . —trade , 16 s . ; double breasted shooting coat , edged , Mr . Bissan , Ts . — -trade , lis . Cd . ; Chesterfield , bound , double breasted , three flaps , and four pockets , Mr . Bissan , 8 s . — -trade , lis . 6 d . ; single breasted Chesterfield , Mr . Bissan , 7 s . —trade , 10 s . Mr . Dramgoole said he begged leave to move the following proposition : — " That this Conference enter their decided protest against the proceedings , as described by the delegate from Jersey , and on al future occasions of a similar nature , pledge them selves to render all the support in their power . " Mr . Milbum seconded tke . motion , which , on being put from the chair , was agreed to unanimously . It being now one o ' clock , it was agreed that the financial committee , the organisation committee , and the relief committee sit this afternoon , and report to the Conference on Thursday morning , the Conference then adjourned .

      TUURSnAY MORNING S SITTING . The secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting , which were confirmed . Mv . Rnssell , of the Relief Committee , gave in the report , or rather a portion of it . After some discussion , the report was referred back to the committee for completion . The Finance Committee then gave in their report . Mr . Hanniugtonmoved , and Mr . Leach seconded— "That the report be received . " Carried unanimously . Mr . Hustler said that he wished to bring the case of the Sheffield men before the Conference . They had been placed in very unfavourable and unfortunate circumstances , arising from the improper conduct of their secretary . He moved the following resolution ;—" That in consequence of the late deplorable affair at Sheffield , this Conference exonerate the trade from the payment of their Executive dues ; and likewise the Conference levy . " The motion was seconded by Mr . Newsham , and carried unanimously . The Conference then adjourned for dinner .

      afternoon ' s sitting .. Mr . Eames took . the cliair at two o ' clock .. The delegates next proceeded to dismiss the 25 th proposition on the propamme . A very lengthy and animated discussion ensued , which ended in the following amendment being moved by Mr . James , « uid seconded by Mr . John Leach— "That in order to cany out fully the objects contemplated by this Conference , it will be necessary to carry on . a most active and legal agitation , exposing the system pur . sued by both Jews and Gentiles , in the Tailoring trade ; showing also the necessity of , and enforcing as far as possible , the necessity of doing all work on the employers' premises , and limiting the hours of labour . " Mr . Cotter suggested that the words " nnnrinciuled employers" be inserted instead of "Jews

      and Gentiles . " The amendment , with this alteration , was agreed to . The 26 th proposition was struck off , and the 27 th was referred to the Organisation Committee . The 28 th was struck off . The 29 tli proposition was then read ; and , after some discussion , it was resolved to leave the question in the hands of the Executive Committee . The 30 th proposition was struck off . The Conference then took into consideration the 40 th proposition ; and , after a short debate ,, it being six o ' clock , the Conference adjourned . Puhlic Meeting of the Inuaiiitaxts of Hype . — A public meeting of the inhabitants of Hyde was held on the evening of Wednesday last , in the large room of the White Lion Inn , for the purpose of taking into consideration the condition of the Tsiiloring trade .

      The meeting was called lor eight o clock , but long before that hour the spacious room was crowded to excess . Mr . John Leach was unanimously called to the chair , who opened the meeting by a few remarks . Mr . Nelson moved the first resolution , which was the same as the one passed at the Manchester meeting . Mr . Iloolcy ably seconded the resolution . Mr . Eanics , of London , in an eloquent and powerful speech , supported the resolution , which , on being put from the chair , was agreed to unanimously . Mr . Battey moved the adoption ofa petition founded upon the resolution , praying for a select committee of the House of Commons , to examine into the sanatory condition of the Tailoring trade . Mr . Cavener

      seconded the petition . Mr . Maunder , tram the island of Jersey , in an excellent speech , supported the petition , which , upon being put to the meeting , was agreed to unanimously . Mr , M'Allen moved , and Mr . S . Leach , seconded , " ' That the petition be signed by the chairman on behalf of the meeting , and forthwith be transmitted to T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., for presentation ; and that Lord Ashley be re * quested to support the prayer of the same . " The resolution was agreed to . The thanks of the meeting were then given to the chairman , and the meeting separated . Halifax . —Mr . B . Rnsliton will lecture in the Working Man's Hall , on Sunday , at half-past six o ' clock . The members of the Land Fund will meet on the 22 nd inst ., at eight o ' clock in the evening .

      Duncombe Testimonial . —Central Committee ot Trades , ( fee ., 72 , St . Martin ' s-lane , Wednesday evening , April IStk ; Mr . J . Grassby in the chair . The following sums were received : —Per Mr ; Dunn , Stafford Allen , Esq ., £ 2 2 s . ; per Mr . Young , J . Pike , jun ., Alnwick , £ 13 s . Cd .

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      The South Lancashire Delegate Meetixg Wi...

      The South Lancashire Delegate Meetixg will be held in the Charter Association Room , Exchangestreet , Bolton , on Sunday , April 27 th , at ten o'clock in the forenoon , when all localities are requested to forward by their delegates the Executive levies . Debby . —A special meeting of the- Chartists will be held at Chester ' s Temperance House , Osmastonroacl , Derby , on Sunday next , at six u'clockin the evening , to make arrangements for holding a tea party and ball on Whit Monday , in the Mechanics ' Leeds— Mr . Davis Ross will lecture on Sunday ( to-morrow ) evening , in the bazaar , ac lialf-past six o ' clock .

      Garfenters' Ham , Manchester . —A public meetin will be held hero on Sunday afternoon' at , two o ' clock , to elect a delegate to the ensuing Chartist Convention . 0-DHAM . —On Saturday ( this day ) a temperance tea party and soiree , will take place in the Working Man ' s Hall , Horsedge-street . Tea on the table at half-past five o ' clock in the evening . On Sunday , Mr . Leach , of Manchester , will deliver a lecture in the above hall . Subject , "The Banking System , considered in relation to Sir Robert Peel ' s Bill of 1819 , and his Bill of 18 __; their effects on the . Currency and Commerce . " Chair to be taken at six o ' clock precisely . C RocnnA-B . —Mr . W . Dixon , of Manchester , will lecture in the Association room , Mill-street , at ; two o ' clock ; when collections will be . made after each lecture , on behalf of Thomas Cooper , now in Stafford gaol . .. -. ! ,-. " . : " :

      Rochdale . —Two lectures will be delivered on Sunday next in the Charter Association * Room , by ^ Mr , Wm . Dixon , of Manchester . Shbitik _ d . -- On Sunday , April 20 th ) fa special meeting of the members of the Land AHdtmeW Society will be held at Mr . Cavill ' a' Coffee Rooms . Chair to he taken at seven o ' clock ¦ - ' ' ¦ ¦ •? .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), April 19, 1845, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_19041845/page/5/