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      •• THE NORTHERN STAR . _ . March 6 , 1847 .

      Dukuam. Ifatfatal Accident.—On Saturday-...

      dukuam . _IFatFatal Accident . —On Saturday- evening last , Mr . eorporge Whitelocfc , of Coglaa Hall , on Itis return mil > ra Richmond market , in attempting to cross the ' errer Swale , opposite his dwelling , was drowned _, ue ie body waa found next day about three miles I Wow .

      _UrEBFOOL . { SuSodde-j Death at tub Hailwat Siatios . —On undinday morning last , about a quarter past seven _"loclock . a person who was sitting upon a bench in te ce onter lobln ofthe _booking-office , conversing with Egenjentleman frora Chester , and who appeared to be t * o pood health , suddenly sank down and almost _iunnimtly expired . Dr . Carson , who was going as a _•* 5 sc _* 5 sctiger by thc next train , promptly lent his assigtmceice , bat said from the first the man waa dying . rrticrticlcs of som e small value were f .. utd upoii the ice-ceased , but not anything by which he could be _ttntintificd . He was a stout man , nbout fifty years of

      te . e . IDeDeaius of Pari _* h Officers bt Fevkr . —Last - _i-efcek _, Mr . Charles S . Rowland died of typhus fever , _liughght at the parish office . Mr . Thomas Smith , a llicliccraan , employed to keep order at the door of "B os office , has also died of fever . Mr . Thomas Robis-59 , 3 , deliverer of bread at the ofiice , has also died . rr . _'K'Thomas Steele , an old man , who acted as assigtit tt to Mr . Rowland , is dangerously il ! of fever ; to m jo are Mr . James _Quayle and one of the twenty _, ur ir policemen employed to distribute relief in the _rebelve districts of the town . This is a most alarm-Efj aj state of things . Fever has followed closely upon te b heels of famine , and is now raging in those parts thine town inhabited by tbe lower class of the Irish . : _ieie fever hospital is filled .

      ¦ _j-res-iox SlSoFPOSED _PoiSOXIXG OF FlVE CniLDRE ** BT THBIB _ioiotoeb _, asd Suicide of the Latter . —On _Saturuy _ty morning a report was circulated in Preston that v woman of respectability , named Leadbetter , sisiding at Walton-le-Dale . about one mile and a ulnlf from thhtown , had committed suicide by tkrowngig herself iuto the river Ribble , after having _administered poison to her five children . In the course : t " the day circumstances happened which , it is te !! fe feared , confirm the rumour . It appears that Mrs . _lessadbetter , whose husband is a sharebroker in Man-: ieiester _, has , for the last twelve months , been _isisiding at Walton-Je-dale , with her children , at the : ) muse of Mr . Livesey , her father , a respectable _iimntfeman . who some time ago retired from the utttton trade . About eight _n _' clcck on Fridayevenins stst she left the house of the father , unknown to tbe raraily , after having assisted an attendant in putting

      neie children to bed ; previous to which she adminis-« red a dose of what she termed medicine to each , in ee presence of the servant . About ten o ' clock all ee children began to complain of illness , _andeson _ipipearedto be affected in a similar manner . This nrcumstance alarmed the inmates of the house , and nre . Leadbetter not having returned , information ias given to the neighbours , with a view of making qquiry fir ber . It should be stated that for some iviys previous Mrs . Leadbetter had been exceedingly ww-spirited , and the factof her leaving the heuse on riri lav evening , and not returning , taken in _connec-Dun with the children ' s sudden illness , induced thc Bmily to suspect that something was wrong . The hhole of the evening waa spent in the village in - _uuitless search for Mrs . Leadbetter . - ¦ toward _j St _^ t 7 C ' _# "f * i _& f _™* -jiv in ?> _caicil _ju t

      uv * U * > r . * 1 J * _merp- \ - _*" -- -er ; and after some time he dis-. ' :. ' u the body in that part of the river callled the _Walton Salman Fishery , lying about a yard deep in iae water . It was immediately forwarded to the DDuse of Mr . Livesey , there to await a coroner ' s ltquest . In the meantime the children had conrnued to get worse during the evening , and a _surgeon was sent for , who applied the usual remedies , then four of thera began to improve . One , howrrer , named Fanny , gradually got worse , and evenually died about four o ' clock on Saturday afternoon . ire are glad to say that the other children are contdered out of clanger . An inquest was held on the _ndies , bat adjourned until Monday evening for urtber evidence .

      LEEDS . Extkssive Hiohwat _Robbebt . —Last week a man , Btned James Ileald , in the employ of the Rev . R . ' . ' . Brandling , the proprietor of the Middleton Col * ( eries , was sent to the works with a bag containing 1117 . 103 . in gold ; five £ 10 . provincial notes , and 5 . Is . lOJd . in silver and copper . On reaching the iiad near Belleisle , he was suddenly pounced upon r three men , who knocked him down and beat him U he was nearly insensible , and took away the bag ith its contents . A reward is offered for their pprehension .

      SHROPSHIRE . _Distbessikg Scicidk bt a Gnu .. —On Saturday last girl , twelve years of age , named Margaret Roberts , he eldest of eight children , the _daughter of a garenerat Rowton Castle , _Shrepskire , committed _suiide by drowning . The poor girl was in the service 1 Mis 3 _Higgins , of the ladies' seminary , at Ford , nd for several months past had _suffered much from ibscess ofthe ear , which doubtless affected her brain . ) n Saturday mGrning she left her mistress ' s house , rithout any reason , and came to Shrewsbury , with ome market girls ; it being her first visit to this own . and there being ne reason for her visit . On _ter way home she complained of her head aching ,

      ind wished she was in the Severn . About live ¦ ' clock she was seen going across the fields from Ford awards the Severn , which was much flooded at the hue . The ferryman at Montford weir called and iskedifshe wanted to cross the river . Instead of msweringshe proceeded to the next field , and in a ew minutes was heard a shriek that reached the illage of Montford ; bnt no one that heard it _suslected the fatal cause . The girl being missed earch wa 3 made , and her bonnet and collar were oand on the bank ; and when the water subsided ler footsteps were traced in the soft soil near the tank . The body has not yet been found , and it _irobablj will be carried a great distance b y the flood .

      NORWICH . Time A 5 * _oEtECTRiciTT . _—ExTEifsivB Robbbbt or _SVaiches at Norwich . —On Sunday evening last , the shop of Mr . Cooper , watchmaker , of Norwich , was entered whilst he was at church , by means ofa false key , and geld and silver watches and plate were stolen to the value of £ 1 , 500 . Search was instantly made for the thieves , wbo seem to have been disturbed before they had completed their plunder , but without effect . On Monday evening , a telegraphical de-patch was received at tbe Shoreditch terminus ofthe Eastern Counties Railway , directing thepoiice to stop a suspicious looking box , supposed to contain the watches stolen from Mr . Cooper ' s . The box was accordingl _y stopped , and Mr . Cooper came up by the next Wain to inspect thc contents . The bor , directed to Birmingham , contained , indeed , watches and watch cases and movements , but they were not the property of Mr . Coorer .

      CAMBRIDGE . Tse Pbixcic asd me Earl . —Oa Saturday morning the poll finally closed at twelve . 78 votes having been given for Prince Albert and 50 for Earl Powis . At twehe o ' clock , Henry Gunning , Esq ., the senior Esquire Bedell , said " Cessatum est a scrutino ,- " then the Vice-Chancellor unlocked the vote-box and counted the votes , when there appeared for Earl Powis 837 Prince Albert ......... 953

      Majority for Prince Albert 116 _MelX . A Labi ato a _Bauum ? , —A sheriff ' * officer , named Felton , who has been in search of a Miss Crossing _, ham , ol Ongar , during the last four months , last week succeeded by stratagem in arresting her at her own house . lie then left her in charge of his assistant while he went for a chaise , but the lady-prisoner having obtained permission of the officer to go to her fed-room , immediately jumped out ofthe window , and alighted upon the roof of an outhouse , thence descended upon a waterbu tt in the adjoining yard , and Biade her escape . The officer and others rave thP

      new halloo across the garden and fields , but could not succeed in capturing the fair and fleet fugitive . Tax Game Laws . —On Saturday morning la _« t . two keepers employed by the Rev . J . B . Stone , of Forest Ilall . _ilign _Ungar , encountered some poachers in a wood near . Norton Ilall . A desperate fight ensued . A gun was fired , fortunatel y without effect , but both _parses were severel y wounded by blows inflicted with the butt end ofthe guns with which they fought . A dog belonging to the keepers seized a poacher-and nearly tore ont one of his ere * . Thedelinquents were _captured _, and were on the same day S _^^ _SST _^ for trM > torthoot [ a «> _*

      _* f _fffv JS _* _™™* _- ' _' Thetml and conviction of the knacker Bently for killing a horse by suffocation has led to some inquiries near the place where he lived . Many facts havebeen elicited as tothe extent to which the extraordinary crime has been _**!**& 1 ? .. tlie 8 ul'Picions considerably strengthened as to the still more extraordinary purposes to which the carcases of some of the horses slaughtered have been applied—namel y , that of human food in some of the low districts of the metropolis . As many as 24 Horses had been suffocated in this way , there is now no doubt , by theprisoner . A list of tho animals is given , and their value is stated to have been £ 3 TO . ¦ Besides these victims acow belonging to Mr . Tuckwell was - strangled , and was sold to Bently for 2 _Gs .

      . i . _mDEFBscEsoF DovEi :, Diui , io . —The follow-M U _* return of tha guns , mounted at Dover , Deal , and tiie ad jacent fortresses : —Deal castle , four 32-pound guts , on common carriages ; Walmer Castle and Saluting Battery , eight _36-pounder guns , and _SwUT _^ _Si con _* carriages ; Sandown _SS'Jjfp _^ _-JS _^ _rs . on conWon carriages ;

      Dukuam. Ifatfatal Accident.—On Saturday-...

      wark . three 32-pounder guns , on common carriages Guildford Battery , three 32-pounder guns , on traversing platforms ; Archcliff Fort , six 32-pounder _euns , on traversing platforms ; Citadel , two 12-pounder _carrnnades , on common carriages ; Drop Redoubt , three 24-poundcr guns , on traversing platforms ; six _12-pounder guns , on common _carriages and one 8-inch mortal-: total for Deal . Dover & e ' _SSguns . ' '

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      Bobs-Shins. ™«T, Bl0t * S "7 At T,Lc Til...

      _BOBS-SHinS . _™« T , Bl 0 T _* _" 7 At t , lc Tilla S _^ Avoch _. in Rosshire , very determined opposition was made bv the fishermen _, and others of the villagers , on Friday and Saturday last , to an attempt , by George More , farmer and corn dealer , to ship Bome barley . Mr . More having applied for protection in the shipment , Mr . Jjidine , the sheriff of tho county , accompanied by Mr . Cameron _theslieriff-substitute . Mr . _Mnokensie , the procurator-fiscal , and some officers , repaired to _Avoch npon Friday , and were joined there by Sir James Mackenzie , Mr . Davidson of Tulloch , and others . Arrangements had been made for procuring

      from Fort Georgo the aid of a company of the 76 th Regiment ; but tbe forenoon was so stormy tbat they could not be brought across the ferry in time to render services available that day . Proceedings were , in consequence , delayed until Saturday forenoon , when the _authorities ' and tlieir friends re-appeared , supported by sixty men and two officers from the Fort . The villagers had , in the meantime , loosened the vessel from her moorings , and it was not until about two o ' clock thc state of the tide admitted of her being afloat ; but several of the fishermen entered their boats in the harbour , with tbe evident design of drawing her away should she move towards the pier . The people were addressed and

      _reasoned with by the sheriff and others , to no purpose . The sheriff read the Riot Act . The people continued determined to resist , saying they might as well die then as starve for want of food ; but as the preparations for a conflict approached maturity , Mr . More consulted his friends , and came forward and declared that , " to prevent bloodshed , " he had resolved to abandon the intended shipment , and to retain the grain in the country ; upon which the people cheered and chaired him . Three young men considered to have been active in the riot , were apprehended on the spot , and sent away to the prison of Dingwall , under a military escort , and so the affair bas ended for the present .

      I FIRING BT IHE HILITARV CTOX THK _TSOVLV— * FlIRrHEB PARTICULARS . Owing to the feeling evinced by the starving population against the intended export of grain , a detachment , consisting of 104 men ofthe 76 th Regiment , under the command of Captain Evans Gordon , was despatched by the Pharos steamer , and arrived at Wick on Tuesday . After _boing landed they were quartered in the Temperance Hall . The authorities now made preparations to protect tbe exportation of thc corn and , on Wednesday , a number of constables were sworn in , but the shipment ot grain proceeded so slowly that they were dismissed witb an injunction to assemble if necessary .

      Before dusk , on Wednesday evening , a party of the military was marched down the quay , to watch the vessel during the night , and here commen * -. _ t _ e most alarming part of the whole _p 7 _^ jngB ; How a mob was created the _^ _•;••;> r rlo __ statements ; one _!¦»¦ _" ? } O _^ _tr-D , ' previous to the arrival of the military the streets presented the usual features of ordinary days . About seven o ' clock the whole remaining body ofthe soldiery were quickly marched to join their comrades , on a shot being fired as a signal from their party on the quay . At this time there was a great excitement . An immense gathering of the populace , men , women , and children had assembled , and in other parts ofthe town deep anxiety was

      depicted on every countenance , and great excitement prevailed . The sheriff and provost were present amongst the mob , who surrounded the military on all hands . The Riot Act wns read by the sheriff , but this had not any effect in inducing the people to disperse in peace . At this time the feelings ofthe inhabitants were roused up tothe highest possible piteh , for a direct collision was anticipated every Iuur . The soldiers were divided into several parties , and were ordered to disperse the mob at the point of the bayonet . Ia this attempt several were wounded , but only s ightlr . The soldiers continued for some time parading in different directions , which had the effect of scattering the crowd . Three prisoners weretaken and lodged in gaol . As a party were marching from _Pulteney-town ,

      back to their quarters , when immediately under the brae where the academy is erected , a volley of stones was thrown by individuals on the top ofthe brae and the Sheriff and Provost were both struck . The soldiers were immediately ordered by tbe sheriff to fire , and we deeply regret to say tbat , two individuals , a man and a girl , were wounded . The man . WiUi . _* m Ilougston , foreman cooper to Mr . David Davidson , did not form part of the mob , nor was he with them atthe time . According to his own statement , which seems highly probable , he was proceeding quietly home . A ball ' went through his right hand , which was so shockingly mutilated , that tbe fingers had to be cut off . and itis even doubtful if a further amputation will not have to be made . The other , a etrl .

      named Macgregor , was wounded in the left arm , the ball passing through the fleshy part , but we believe that the injury done was not dangerous . About this time it is impossible to depict the state of excitement which was visible in every direction . Men ( women , and children fled , on hearing tbe report ofthe musketry , and on learning that damage had been done . Parents were anxiously running in search of their children , while the crowd were giving expression to the most vociferous _Bhouts and yells . A great runny were wounded by the bayonets ofthe soldiers , but no serious injury was done to any by this means . Thursday , Four o ' clock p . m . —A public meeting of

      the electors had just been held , at which resolutions on the subject of the military being brought here , have been unanimously passed . The Town Ilall was crowded to suffocation , and was presided over by the Provost . At the close of the meeting , the wholo _assemblage have gone down the quay , and removed the obstructions . The Provost mado some explanations te the meeting , which were loudly _applaudtd , and gave universal satisfaction . Few speeches were _, made at the meeting , but such of the gentlemen as spake expressed their resolution to support , ' the | authorities , and an earnest desire for the immediate I removal ofthe military .

      Thdhso .- ~ A correspondent of the above journal , writing from Thurso , on Tuesday last , says—* " We have had lamentable disturbances here . The populace have blocked up the road to the river with two small sloops ; one of them was taken up to-night . They have also planted a ten-pounder on the braehead . About 100 special constables have been sworn in , and everything assumes a most threatening aspect . We have too much cause to fear serious consequences , unless by some means or other peace be restored . " We have learned , in addition to the above , that on Wednesday evening another gun was placed on the brae , and that the feelings of the peot le continue wound up to the greatest pitch . Assemlages at night are frequent , and _threatening of violence are persevered in . The peaceable inhabitants are kept in a state of the utmost terror from these manifestations .

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      Cobk. Pabish Of Scnult,.*—Dr. S. Swcetma...

      COBK . _Pabish of ScnuLt ,. _*—Dr . S . Swcetman , dispensary physician at Schull and Balleydehob , in a letter , dated Schull , Feb . 22 nd , says" This parish is at this moment a charnel-house ; our mortality is fearful , averaging daily from forty to forty-five at least . I could not—east , west , north , south—point to a poor man ' s houso where there is not a fever , __ dysentery , or death . Our graveyards

      are crowded to excess—so much so , that the dogt hart rooted up and devoured some bodies . To the west of Schull , at Reenahaning , the creatures are so weak , they are unable to dig graves sufficiently deep . To obviate this , ! the Rev . Dr . Trail haa added half an acre to the church-yard at Schull , and has a number of deep graves daily dug , which are as soon occupied . .... I solemnly declare , in my very humble opinion , that the majority of those poor people who are crawling about the streets , and trying to work on the roads , arc dying unconsciouslyliterally walking in death ; they are now beyond the reach of food and medicine , save the Great

      Physician . " To give you an idea of our state , for it is not all known , nor can words convey it , what a change a few months have made _^—I was informed by the national schoolmaster hero that this time twelve month * h « had one hundred and forty school children ; this day he hat not one . Half , he said , are dead , and the remainder are unable to attend , for want of sufficient food and raiment , and he is himself obliged to get some situation on tho roads to support a largo family . "

      COSDUCT OI LASBI _/ _lRBS . — -CCLTIVATIOS _^ OF TIIK SOIL . The Rev . James _Delany , parish priest of _Ballinakill . Queen ' s County , has published a Statement embracing the most minute details of name , subscriptions , etc ., from which it appears that" the owners in fee of 3 , 115 acres , yielding at the least an annual rent of £ 4 , 500 , have not contributed one farthing , " whilst government granted £ 110 ; the general central committee , £ 30 ; and " the miserable occupiers themselves , little removed from destitution , and coming in daily contact with a mass of misery , have sub cribed to the amount of £ 90 . "

      But a still more extraordinary statement , well deserving the attention of the government and the legislature , appears in the Dublin Evening Post in relation to the district of Sligo . Absentee proprietors , deriving from £ 3 , 000 to £ 8 . 000 a year , bave not contributed a shilling , because there is no legal power to compel them . The largest absentee proprietor in the district during a year oi famine contributed at the rate ofa farthing ia the pound of his rental .

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      The Assizes Have Commenced, And Frora Th...

      The Assizes have commenced , and frora the mass of owes we extract the _follawing : — Trials fob Murder . —At Newcastle , on February 26 . James Welch , a young man , aced 23 , of an extremely sullen appearance , was indicted forthe wilful murder of Thomas Proud , at Varden , near Newbrough , on the 7 th ultimo . Mary Ann Toward : I live at _"Fonrslones , about a mile from Newbrough . I knew thedeceised , Thomas Proud . Oti Sunday , February 7 th , I was at Proud ' s house , where there was a christening party . It was the christening of his yeungest child . We had some tea and spirits . After tea , we went down to _Surtees ' public house at Newbrough . There were Robert BrownWilliam Jehnson , Mary Coates , Mary

      , Thompson , Thomas Proud and myself . We had each of us two glasses of peppermint there . We remained three quarters of an hour . We left about a quarter-past seven . We were in a mom by ourselves . I knew the prisoner by eyesight . I knew him then . On leaving the liouse , we came through a passage , not through the kitchen . Thomas Proud was with me . We were three couple . We went in the direction of Proud ' s liouse , and after we had got a few yards , Welch came out of the house and asked Mary Coates to go in again and take a glass with him . She refused to go . He then asked Mary Thompson to go in ; but she refused also . Ho then came and pulled me down , without having spoken to me . This would t & ke place about half way between

      the public-house and Mr . Ridley ' s . I got up again . Thomas Proud asked Welch what he meant by that . I did not hear whether he made any answer . I took hold of Proud's arm , and went on again . I did not see anything more till I got above Mr . Ridley ' s ; but I heard some talking , and understood Welch was speaking to Proud . I next saw Welch , at the gate going into Mr . Ridley ' s farm-yard , strike and kick Proud bath with his hands and feet . Proud then turned and struck Welch . I went forward , and called Robert Brown , the miller , back , for they were killing Proud . Brown came back , and took Proud away . I went back also , and met Brown and Proud _comins together . I went along to the foot bridgo with them , towards Proud ' s house . The next thing we saw was Welch coming up stripped , his coat being

      off . This was soon after we passed the bridgo . Ho was coming up pretty hard . I cannot say he was running . On getting up to us , he threw a stick in among the party . who were all together then . A little after he said , ** Do you see that ? " I did not see anything . He then struck Proud twice with his right hand , en the left side of his head . I saw Proud put Up his hand to his face , and run on about seventeen yards , and then he dropped . The blood flew instantly . I ran on with hira , and was close by whea he dropped . The blood ran from his neck . I fell down the dyke-side , and fainted . When 1 came to myself , I did not seethe body . When Welch was coming up , I saw a person coming behind him , apparently carrying a coat ; and I heard him say , " _Ilada-way Harry . "

      Several other witnesses were examined , and the learned Judge having summed up , and ; t » * » _-jj-j ne circumstances which , in surjh _^ 5 es ; ' might reduce a prima fad * e «» _St ' mnrder to one ' of manslaughter , _& S jury retired , and after an absence of an hour and ten minutes , returned a verdict of guilty , but recommended the prisoner to mercy on the ground of the provocation he had received from the other party . After a most impressive address , sentenceol death was passed on the prisoner in the usual way . Oa February the 2 _* 7 th . George MatthewB and John Hughes were indicted for the wilful murder of Daniel Uives , at Longbenton , on the 25 th of October last . Mr . Matthews , Mr . Bigg , and Mr . _Mainsty , for the prosecution ; Mr . James appeared for the

      prisoners . John Todd , the first witness called , stated that he was agent to Messrs . Rush and LawtoH , the railway contractors for the Newcastle and Berwick lino . The deceased was in their employment as a wagoner in the month of October last . His name was Daniel Hives . _Witness had last seen him on the 3 rd of October , wliich was their pay day . They were paid once a month . In cross-examination the witness stated that in October they had a great many of both English and

      Irish labourers on the line . There are not so many Irish at present . They do not agree very well , and there have been a great many quarrels among them . Could not say that the Irish had left the works in consequence of intimidation . About half were Irish in October . There were about 1 , 800 men in all employed on the works . The men are settled with once a month , but get advances twice a week . Has seen Hughes on the line , but does notknow Matthews . Hives was an Englishman . He was a stout person , though short in stature . From the evidence we select the following : —

      John Potts stated that he was a magistrate , living at Benton Park . On the 5 th of October , between three and four o ' clock , was in one of his fields , adjoining the lane called Potts ' _-lane . Saw Matthews come over the stile into that field . Hughes followed . He had a large stick with him , which he brandished above his head when be got on the stile , and said , " If you follow me any further I'll murder you . " Witnes _* - had heard the same words before , in the lane . He carae into the field , and passed within four or five yards of witness . Matthews was by this time ten yards or thereabouts in front . Witness then heard some one at the other side of the stile , and saw a man looking over it with his face bloody . When he saw witness , he came hastily over tbe stile ,

      and rushed to witness , crying out to the men , " Now we have you . " Witness took hold of him by the breast , to prevent his going tothe men . He Baid , " Master , you'll assist me , and not see an Englishman murdered by two Irishmen . " He was endeavouring to get at the men . Witness prevented him , and called to the men to explain what had happened . Hughes brandished his stick , came a few steps nearer witness , and repeated the werds he had used before . Witness and deceased followed them across the field , and witness told them to stop , as he _wt-iuld follow them until they were taken . Had still hold of the deceased , who wished to get at the men . Witness then saw Matthews stoop down , as if he were buttoning his braces . He had a bundle under his left arm .

      His right hand was under his blouse . On raising himself up he turned and carae past Hughes , walking slowly towards witness and the deceased . He pushed passed witness ' s left arm up to the deceased , and witness saw him take his hand from under his blouse . It was clenched . He bent his knees and struck the deceased somewhere about the upper part of the thigh , pushing at the same time forward with his body against his hand , and raising himself up at the same time , he said , " Take that . " He then turned about and went to Hughes . The deceased cried ont , " Oh dear ! " and put his hand to the lower part of his bowels . Witness ' s attention was attracted to the deceased , and in the mean time the men went out of sight , whieh , frora the turning of the path , they could

      do within a few yards . Witness said to deceased , ** Come , my man , you ' re not much hurt . " Deceased pointed to his shoes , and witness then saw the blood pouring down from his short trowsers in gushes . Witne 8 sset him down , and called to two of his men , who were in an adjoining field . He then stepped up on some higher ground , and saw the two men at some little distance . _Theyseparated , and Matthews ran over towards the " middle pit . " _Witness saw a person coming along the turnpike road , and told him what had occurred . He went off after Matthews . Witness then went back to the place where he had left Hives , and found him dead . Witness saw Hughes in custody the following morning . lie told witness he did not strike the deceased , and that it waa the little man who shoved tbe knife into him .

      In cross-examination , the witness stated that both Hughes and the deceased were very much excited . The deceased was making a noise and endeavouring to get at the men . ' Matthews and Hughes did not speak together after they crossed the stile . Both tbe prisoners seemed anxious to get away from the deceased . It appeared that the man whom Mr . Potts had seen and sent after Matthews followed him until he was taken into custody . Hughes was apprehended at Sunderland the following day . A knife covered with blood was found near the path by which the two prisoners had left tho field . The deceased , it appeared , had died in consequence of the femoral artery being divided . His death would follow in a few seconds . —Mr . James addressed the jury for tbe prisoners . His lordship summed up , and the jury returned a verdict of _guiity against Matthews ; Hughes not guilty . —Sentence of death was passed oa the prisoner .

      M Parisian Gossip —The Religious World A...

      m Parisian Gossip —The religious world are all on tiptoe , awaiting the result of a negotiation pending between the highest ecclesiastical authority in the kingdom and a lady ot the most illustrious rank—tho Duchess de Talleyrand , known in this country as the Duchess de Dino , who has announced her determination of returning to Protestantism , from which she had been persuaded some years ago . You can form no idea of thc excitement to which thia determination has given rise , and I am told that in the church of her parish , in the Faubourg St . Germain , litanies

      to the Virgin aro put up night and day in her behalf . Her object in again changing her creed is said to be to procure a divorce of herself from her husband , she having fixed her affections upon a young Polish gentleman , whom sho is about forthwith to marry . Meanwhile the lady ' s family stand aghast , and know not where to call tor aid . The fair Duchess accompanied her uncle , the late Prince Talleyrand , in his embassy to England , where she is still remembered with the admiration due to her great genius and romantic beauty .

      _Destitution ash _Sicknkss . —Thc number of destitute sick who throng the doors of the Royal Free Hospital , in the Gray ' s Inn-road , offer a painful spectacle of misery and destitution . On Tuesday last there were upwards of 350 _eut-patients , many of whom would have been admitted ipto wards did the financial condition permit of _uuch . tt course .

      M Parisian Gossip —The Religious World A...

      SHAKER I'ARU . The present _cettlement of Shaken or United Brethren , at New Lebanon , was . the first spot on wbich this sect ever located . They commenced here about forty years ago . The society consists , at present , of about six hundred persons , more than half of whom are females , From small beginning , " they have acquired large possessions , holding at this time not less than 7 , 000 acres of land , mostly ljing contiguously . We spent a few hours examining tbe various objects connected with tbis community . Their buildings are built In the most substantial manner , and arc constructed with particular regard to _couvenieneff . One of their barns is considered iu all respects the best contrived and most perfect of any we have seen .

      I it is one hundred and fortyone feet long , fifty feet wide , aud t-venty . five feet high in the walls . It consists of three stories The basement is devoted to the stock and the storage of vegetables in winter , and the second and third to hav and grain . The main entrance for , produce is in the third story , which , from the barn _beinj on the side of a hill , is nearly level with the ground . A floor tutu lengthwise through the barn on this itory _. and the hay and other articles are pitched downward into the bays on each side The barn is capable of containing two hundred tons of hay , and it is so disposed that scarcely any of it has to be raised higher than tho wagon from which it is thrown . Only two hands are necessary to unloadone to pitch off , and one to keep the mow level , thus saving a great amoun t of labour compared with what is required in barns of common construction .

      The _apattmimta foe the c & ttle are _complete , T _" k walls , which are of very solid stonework , are plastered , and , though cool in summer , we should suppose thoy would be so warm in winter that no frost would be found there ; windows in each side permit free ventilation . The fodder Is thrown into racks for the stock from the 'feeding floor "in tho second story . In front of tbe racks , are mangers to catch any straws that drop from the racks , as the fodder is pulled out by the animals . An _oprn space is left between the racks and mangers , which allows the animals ready access to fresh air , prevents the hay in the racks from being made unpalatable

      by their breath , and gives room also to slip in boxes when it is wished to feed tbem witb slops and roots . The man who had charge of the stock said he could feed aud take care of a hundred animals in this barn witb less labour than te could manage twenty in any other barn he ever saw . The cattle stand on a platform with agentle elope , which renders it easier to keep them clean and dry . The cows are tied with chains around the neck , and are always milked in their stalls , summer and winter . They are milked exactly at fixed times . So punctual are the attendants to this , tbat a clock is kept in the apartment , and the herdsman told us at what momtnt the cows

      would be in tbeir places . The barn-yard it eo contrived that none of the manure is wasted . It is kept littered with straw and su « h waste matters as can be procured , and the manure from the stalls is made into compost with that iu the yard , mixed with muck , and is not used until it has become fine by decomposition . _Daistino . —The manufacture of butter and cheese is only carried on to the extent demanded " _* j Ilome " 202 ; 'l ' **'" tiou . ~ Chee ' s £ *' 'aii ibrmer ' y produced for * ale , and of such quality that it commanded ( when old ) from twenty to twenty-five cents per pound . The same system of manufacture is still pursued . The different dairy apartments wero shown to us , and all information in regard to the various processes and management cheerfully given . The buildings appropriated to tbis branch of business are rather small .

      They were erected soon after the commencement of the soeiety , and are less convenient than most of their modern _stiuctures are—it Is therefore designed to supply their place by a now edifice , to be constructed on tbe most approved plan . The several rooms for milk , butter and cheese , are kept with most scrupulous neatness , Not a fly or any other insect , not even the least speck of dirt could be discovered . The cheese room was cool and airy ; the windows of which were protected by _gaune screens , and the temperature kept low , wetting the floor with cold water . After tbe cheese is properly cured in this room , and before the weather has become so cold as to make It liable to freeze , it is removed to a room in the cellar or basement of the house . Here tbe temperature is nearly the same , about forty-five degrees at all times . It is kept here for any length of time , and improves with age _.

      Economical Abbanoement . —The cellar just mentioned , ( which , by the way , ie so cold , that no ice-house is ever needed , ) belongs to the house of the principal or senior family . On signifying our wish to see the arrangements for culinary purposes , two of tbe females accompanied us to the kitchen and kindly showed us tbe admirable fixtures , and explained their uses . It would be useless to attempt a minute description of all the labour-saving contrivances which are here secured , W » have examined similar departments belonging to varieus large establishments , but never havo seen such perfect conveniences as tiiere are here , and we know not which most to admire the skill and ingenuity evinced' in the original design , displayed in their use . A view of thi * beautifully clean kitchen , and the systematic and quiet manner in which operations are bere conducted , is a sight worth seeing . The cooking for a family of some three hundred persons is here done with less labour than is usually required for thirty .

      Sales . —A large portion of the sales of ths Society consists of dried herbs , extracts , and the seeds of vege . tables . Some fifty or sixty acres of land are devoted to the production of these articles . Tho amount of sales , or the nett profits of the business , we did not learn . The cultiration of their herbs and vegetable gardens , as well as their _neldsgenerally , is very neat , The herbs and other preparations are put up in the best manner , and are sold by established agents in the large cities , and also travelling agents orer a large portion of the country . Wc noticed a press used for pressing herbs , wliich appears to possess some important improvements . 1 was invented by a young man belonging to the society , and we believe he has a patent for it .

      We are all aware that many of the improvements of which we have spoken cannot be so readily or advantageously carried out on common farms or individual estates , and we cannot bring them forward as deserving universal adoption ; but we do think that something ol the _system which is here observed in conducting business , might be profitably imitated by many of our farmers , Abeve all , we do not hesitate to recommend _, botb to husbandmen and housewives , the Shakers' examples of neatness and cleanliness , tho imitation ef which we are 6 ure would result in tli « increase ot comfort and happiness , — _-dUbaii _*/ Cultivator .

      Portraits Of American Statesmen. We Take...

      PORTRAITS OF AMERICAN STATESMEN . We take thefollowing sketches from the Washington National Era : — _Caibb _Cusniso . —Since my last date , the proposition of Caleb Cushing in the Legislature , to commit the State of Massachusetts to the support of the Mexican invasion , has been rewardedby the choice of that gentleman as colonel of the new regiment . Of his peculiar qualifications for such a post , no one can doubt . During his late Oriental embassy , he had ample opportunity to study the military tactic ** of the Chinese , and will doubtless be prepared tc oppose Santa Anna , after the manner of that

      redoubtable people , by turning upon him the muizles of pickle jars and gallipots , setting up _ecarcecrows and issuing high-sounding proclamations . As there is no chance of his raising the 20 , 000 dollars outfit from Massachusetts , and _« 3 it is understood that tbe General Government , in supplying its soldiers with food and clothing , has actually outdone the economy ofa Yankee slave-owner , it will scarcely be necessary to look beyond his own regiment for scarecrows As to the matter of proclamations , and the _firing artillery of words , our new military chiettain might be very fairly matched against Grand Commissioner Lin himself .

      Mr . Ailen ol * Ohio , followed in a _thunder-andlightning speech . The Senate 1 b truly a deliberate ' body . Declamation is not in vogue thero . The members , generally , are subdued in manner , and refrain carefully from boisterous tones . They deliver themselves with remarkable calmness and deliberation . But there are exceptions , and , anions these , none more remarkable than Mr . Allen . We ave told , that in the debate on the Oregon question , ho struck his desk so fiercely and frequently as to abrade the skin of his hands ; which , dripping witb blood , gave occasion for the saying , that this was the first and only blood shed in the Oregon war . Today , he was stunning . His voice was still for war . lie would give the President not only the 10 , 000 regulars asked for , but make provision also for

      10 , 000 volunteers not asked for . He knew the American heart , and he knew that members of tbe Senate , who were delaying , halting , hesitating , would be yet called to a reckoning . He was for marohing onwards , without stopping , to garrison every petty town or village . Never would there be peace tiil our arms were stacked in the halls of the _Montesumas . This was the substance of his speech ; but he stormed like a northeaster . You would have imagined that he was addressing an immense crowd of his constituents , rather than a few gentlemen _assembled to deliberate with calmness upon the affairs of the republic . Besides , his vehemence , it is easy to see , is not the offspring of real enthusiasm —it is ail in the manner , not in the heart . You are tempted to think thathe relies more upon volume oi voice than of ideas .

      Influx Of Shipping.—The Change Of Wind A...

      Influx of Shipping . —The change of wind atthe commencement of the past week , and the thaw which followed tlio lengthened and continued frost of the past winter , had conjointly the effect of causing a vast influx of vessels from all parts , including , in addition to a great number from the Dutch and German ports of Europe , very many from the East Indies , China , and other distant parts of the world . Dreadful Accident in inn Stbajjd . —On Tuesday night , shortly before eleven o ' clock , a youth , named Watkins , while crossing the _CMMee-way of the Strand , opposite Exeter Hall , was run over by an emnibus proceeding towards Charing _cross The poor fellow was picked up in an insensible state _, when it was found that injuries ofthe moat frightful descnpUfm had been sustained .

      Confiscation Of Cracow". Important Publi...

      CONFISCATION OF CRACOW " . IMPORTANT PUBLIC _MEETLNG . A public meeting was held on Tuesday , March 2 , at the Freemasons' Tavern , Groat _Queenstreet , for the purpose of petitioning the Crown with respect to the annexation of tbe free city , of Cracow to the Austrian empire . The meeting was numerously attended . The Marquis of Northampton occupied the chair , and the following is a list of some of the leading gentlemen present : —The Marquis of Sligo , Earl Fitzwilliam , Earl of Arur . del and Surrey , M . P , _J Viscount Sandon , M . P ., Lord Wbarnciiffe , Lord Beaumont , Lord Edwd . Russell , M . P ., Lord Charles Fitzroy , M . P ., Lord Dudley Stuart , the Right . Hon . the Lord Mayor , the Hon . John _Fortc- _'cuoAdmiral

      , Sir Edward Codrington , Rear Admiral Sir Charles _Mapier , Sir Denham J . Norreys , Bart ., M . P ,, Sir Andrew Leith Hay , Bart ., M . P ., R . Monckton Milnes , M . P ., Smith O ' Brien , Esq ., M . P ., Dr . Bowring , M . P ., W . A . Mackinnon , Esq ., M . P ., John Abel Smith , Esq ., M . P ., _Viliiers Stuart , Esq ., M . P ., David Barclay , Esq ., M . P ., Sir Harry Verney , Bart ., Sir Robert Price , Bart ., M . P ., W . WilliamB , Esq . , M . P ., Wynn Ellis , Esq ., M . P ., Alexander _iV'Carthy , Esq ., M . P ., Captain _Townshend , R . N ., Mr . Sheriff Kennard , Rev . Dr . _Worthington , Rev . Hamilton Grey , T . _Slingsby Duncombe , Esq ., M . I \ , Robert Monteith , Esq ., R . G . Macdonnell , Esq ., L . L . D ., Mathew Devonport Hill , ft . C , David

      Urquhart , Esq ., John Ashley Warrc . Esq ., Samuel Rogers , _tsq ., George Thompson , Esq ., Lieutenant Sxulezewski , secretary of the Literary _Association of the Friends of Poland , Captain Jablonski , Colonel Szyrma , Chevalier Weircinski , Mr . Knezynski , Mr . _Jackowski , Mr . Ferlecki , Count Valerian Krasiniki , Major Gielgud , & c . A large number of ladies were present . Lord Dudley Stuart read letters of apology from the Duke of Bedford , the Duke of Sutherland , Earl Lovelace , Lord Ashley , Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton , M . P ., Mr . Hume , M . P ., Mr . WyBe _. M . P ., Mr . Denison . M . P ., Colonel _Angerstein , the author of The Revelations of Russia , Mr . T . Uankey , avvd a number of others ,

      The Chairman then opened thc business , stating that he had that day deviated from a rule which he had laid down for himself , not to take the chair in any publio assembly , both on account of his health and the situation which he occupied as President of the Royal Society . But he considered that the present occasion was one which called for a departure from any rule of the kind , from the necessity which existed for the respect of treaties and for the maintenance of peace . Earl Fitzwixliam proposed the fint resolution : —

      That , in the opinion of this meeting , the military occupation of the town and territory of Cracow , and their annexation to the empire of Austria , are manifest and _flagrant violations ofthe general act of congress or treaty ofVicnaa , concluded between England , France , Austria , Russia , Prussia , and other powers , by which it wasstipu . lated _withoutrestrictloucr _proy _' so , "TtatCraCow should hot bToccupleci bya military force on any pretext whatever , and should for ever remain a free and independent city . " It appeared to him that if ever there was a violation ofthe public law of Europe—that law sanctioned and explained most clearly by existing and acknowledged treaties—the occupation of the state of Cracow afforded one of the greatest exemplifications of

      that violation . There was not only the unwritten law which should govern every man , but also tbe written one entered into by the congress of Vienna to support that opinion ; in the latter it was affirmed without restriction or proviso , that Cracow should not be occupied by a military force on any pretext whatever , but should for ever remain a free and independent state ; and the violation of that treaty was not only an injury to Cracow , but a breach of faith with all thc powers of Europe . ( Cheers . ) It had been asked what was tbe use ofan expression of opinion on the subject ? but he knew well that the opinions of the people of England , of wbich ho trusted the present meeting was the exemplification , had its effect on even the most despotic governments of the continent . ( Hear , hear . ) If such practices were permitted to take place , h * asked what security there was for Geneva , for Hamburgh , for Frankfort ?

      Nay , he would go further , and ask what security there was for many crowned heads—for Wurtemburg , for Saxony , and for other small states—if the independence of Cracow was destroyed ? Lord W h akncliffe seconded the resolution , avowing that the present was no party question , but ono for all parties and all countries . Neither did the question rest upon any provocation which might have been given by Cracow . In such an event the course to have been taken would have been an appeal to the other parties to the treaty of Vienna , who would have secured those aggrieved from any infringement of their rights . They might truly say , in the words of a more exalted person in another place , that if this treaty was to be violated with impunity , such engagements would be lound not more sacred on the banks of the Rhine and the Po than on the banks of the Vistula . ( Hear . )

      The resolution having been carried with acclamation , Lord Dudley Stuart read a letter which he had just received from Sir S . Canning , the __ British representative at the Ottoman court ; wherein he expressed the _strongei-t sympathy with the present _proceedings , and regretted that the nature of the ofiice which he held would not admit of his presence on that occasion . Sir E . - _Codrinoton proposed the second resolution : — That , even if the existence and independence of Cracow

      had not been guaranteed by treaty , the aggressions of Russia , Austria , and Prussia on that city would have constituted a glaring infraction of the principles of justice and international ' iiir ; but that being so guaranteed , the conduct of those states ia abolishing ths independent existence of Cracow , notwithstanding their rvpeated assurance tliat no such step was in contemplation , and _without the consent ofthe other powers , parties to the treaty of Vienna , must be further considered as inToiving an affront to those poweis , and to England as one of them .

      He considered that the violation of the treaty in question afforded a warning not only to England , but to the world ; for he asked where were such aggressive measures to stop , if the present was not made a subject of protest ? The Earl ot Arundel and _Surhit briefly seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously . Lord Beaumont moved the third resolution : — Thit a 6 the tranquillity and prosperity of all comma * nities , whether of nation . s or of individuals , depend on he maintenance of justice , the repression ot violence , and tbe fulfilment of engagements ; and as , on the

      contrary , tranquillity and prosperity are endangered " when the weak are abandoned to the mercy ofthe strong , vihen sacred rights . ind duties are permitted to be violated , and solemn obligations to be dif regarded , '; therefore this meetlug views with no less alarm than indignation the _meaneires adopted by the governments of Russia , Austria , and Prussia towards Cracow , and the other provinces of ancient Poland , believing such measures are not only in the highest degree unjust and impolitic , but that they 'tirectly tend to weaken respect for treaties , to retard the progress of civilisation , to encourage the _projects of ambition , to strengthen the enemies of order , and to endanger the peace of Europe ,

      After commenting on the motion , his lordship went on to say that the aggression committed on Cracow was but one of many similar outrages on Poland . Already four monstrous aggressions had been perpetrated , since the first great one , when , in spite of every right of roan and law ot God , three great nations divided Poland , like robbers after they had made tlieir plunder . ( Cheering . ) That nation and that people , to whem Europe and Christianity were more indebti d than any other , was thus divided . ( Hear . ) He should want words indeed , to paint the _pross ingratitude with which oue Power above all joined in that aggression . Why , but for Poland Austria would not bo Austria , and a Turkish pacha would be ruling in Vienna . ( Cheers . )

      He could read to them how , for many ages , and in many bloody battles , the people of Poland hail stood Che bulwark of Europe and Christianity against the Mahometan nations and tbe barbarism of the East . ( Cheers . ) There was not an European nation which was not indebted to Poland for the advancement of _civilic-ation and the spread of letters . ( Hear , hear . ) But now , in spite of all these the strongest obligations which could exist , these powers slighting them us nothing , deluding the other powers , mislead ing—professing to do one thing and _doina anothernot boldly in the mode , but meanly —( cheers)—not openly , but behind thc hacks of the other powers , pounced upon Cracow , and destroyed not only the republic , but with that republic the bonds between

      the nations of Europe ( Great cheering . ) The last treaty of Vienna fixed thc balance of power—it was a treaty to which all Europe wero parties '—it bound all parties—it was to protect the weak , to repress the strong . That treaty , as had been shown , had heen broken , and what might be the consequence ? lie would not weaken the words of the gallant admiral " ( Sir Edward Codrington ) who had spoKen before him , but attempt to quote them , as they opened up the possible consequences which might ensue to Europe . The gallant adniiral said : — " Now was the time come for every nation to snatch what it liked—for every ' people that was strong to seize on every power that was weak . Now might France , if she liked , pass the Rhine to Belgium—now _mitht

      she cross the Alps and pass thc Po . ( Cheers . ) Now wag the time when Au _** tria might with justice again be driven from the plains of Lombard ) - , and when the discontented people of Hungary micht claim for themselves a constitution and their independence . " ( Loud cheers . ) Tbe noble lord continued—Why , Austria is composed of the most heterogeneous mass of people , speaking different tongues , and professing different princi ples . A mere breath might shake Austria to pieces . Has she the hearts of the Italians ? —is silO loved in Hungary ?—ii she adored in Galicia ?—is she so strong in the hearts of her people that she , forsooth , dare set at defiance the rights ot nations , and invade the liberties of the peop e ? ( Apulatt & e . l Let & storm arise in Europe , and that instant Austria falls to pieces—nay , Iknow not now

      Confiscation Of Cracow". Important Publi...

      if tho very conduct of those three Powers in the affairs of Cracow may not lead eventually to a change in the policy of the whole of Europe , and to a re-ad * Ijtistment efthe balance of power . ( Vehement cheering . ) That is the point we must look to . Having destroyed the present balance of power , wo must look to the establishment of a new one , and we will take their principle as a just one—we will not respect the treaty of Vienna—we will treat it as » dead letter—we will look at the maj _* as _tbuv did , and we will ask what are the natural frontiers of Austria ' ? what does she south of the Alps ? what right _lisi she with the guttural sounds amidst the soft tones of sunny Italy f ( Great cheering . ) Then , again , we will look at Russia . What right has she in Wallichiaand Moldavia ? She shakes the balance of

      power there . She has no right there . What does she on the banks of the Mediterranean from the steppes and glaciers of Russia , Wowing with her cold breath on the western coast ? Then , in the north again , what right has she to approach the capital of Stockholm ? What right has she in Finland ? Finland must be restored to Sweden , and Russia shall be shut up in St . Petersburg . ( Iramense cheering . ) Neither the strong nor the weak can -thrive with crime , and I maintain if we sit tamely looking on at deeds and scenes like these , we are participators in the crime . I say we are guilty after the fact , if we sit looking on without taking means either to correct the evil done , or to Dunish tbe offenders . The noble lord resumed his seat amidst enthusiastic applause .

      Mr . M . D . Hill , Q _. C ., seconded the resolution . They had received a notification from the three northern Powers that they held the treaty of Vienna in contempt . England must take her stand now , or must for ever be silent ( Cheers . ) They must all know the position in which Europe stood at the close of the late war , and at the treaty of Vienna . Sweden was weak and chose to forego her claim upon Finland in favour of Russia ; but there was a weaker than Sweden , and Sweden must be recempensed for resigning Finland . Tho Crown of Denmark held Norway , and as Denmark was weaker than Sweden , she mnst let Norway go to Sweden as a recompense for Finland . But the people of Norway themselves held the extraordinary idea that Norway belonged to

      the Norwegians . ( Cheers and laughter . ) True they met with a little sympathy ; but they were too weak to resist , and King Bernadotte was left to conquer Norway at his leisure . But there was nothing no difficult as to satisfy those who had already much more than tbey ought to have , and consequently Russia , gorged with prey , was still insatiable . ( Cheers . ) To satisfy Russia this most _ingenious plan was struck out . Ilussia had borrowed a large sum of money in Holland . Holland was weak , and it was thought quite right that Holland should pay a portion of the expenses of the war , by which it was said , and perhaps with some truth , that she had gained her independence . But she waa not able to take the whole of that upon her shoulders , therefore

      Great Britain , though , of course , she had had no expenses during that war—( a laugh)—took upon herself to refund to the Dutch creditors the loan of 25 000 , 000 florins borrowed by the Emperor of Russia , at a former period , from tiie Dutch , and that was to be done by paying annually five per cent , interest , and one per cent , sinking fund . These 25 , 000 , 000 florins amounted to £ 2 , 272 , 000 , and the consequence was that England began to pay at that time , and has been paying ever since , something like £ 120 , 000 a year . It was part of that arrangement that that payment should only remain in force so long as the Belgian provinces continued to be a part of Holland . The separation of Belgium and Holland took place , however , in 1830 , and

      th _<* n it was thought by a very large party that England was relieved from that payment of £ 120 000 a year . But her Majesty ' s Ministers took a different view of the matter , and in 1831 a new convention was entered into between England and Russia , still continuing the payment , oh the ground that it was considered there was a general arrangement of peace , to which Russia bad acceded in the treaty of Vienna , and also that Russia had given way to the _wishes of England in consenting to the separation of Belgium and Holland . Where were those arrangements now by the very authority , by the act , by the violence of Russia herself ? ( Cheers . ) Cracow was no more . That which was considered so important , that it formed tho prominent feature in the general Treaty of Vienna , was altogether destroyed . Cracow was blotted out from the map of Europe , and waa never more to be known but as part of the Austrian dominions . ( Loud cheers . ) He trusted that

      the men of England were prepared heart and hand to support the voice of their Sovereign from the Throne , who had issued a protest against the infraction of the Treaty of Vienna . But was that protest to be a truth or a fiction ? That depended on the conduct of tbe people ot England—upon theconduct of the Ministers of Ens-land , and of the Sovereign of England . ( Cheers . ) Those words had Rone forth—a protest had been issued . Let them look to the consequences of tbat step which had been taken—the cfainrof £ 120 , 000 a year was no more . ( Cheers . ) Itwasnot io much in these days the saving of £ 120 , 000 a year , but the first payment of that sum would bo taken , and he said very properly taken , as a proof that the > utteranoe of those words which had gone _for'h wa * not made in that spirit of perfect , of undoubted sincerity which lie in his conscience firmly believed that it was . ( Loud and prolonged cheers . ) The resolution was carried unanimously , Mr . D . _UrQjUIUrt proposed :

      That this meeting bas learned with profound satisfaction that the government of the Ottoman Umpire has on the present , as on _formar occasions , signalised its condemnation of the injustice of which Poland has been the victim . Mr . Urquhart dwelt at some length on the probable effects of the violation of the treaty upon the countries of Europe , and particularly with reference to the Turkish empire . He proceeded at some length to how for how long a period of time the interests of Turkey and Poland had been identical . His speech wan much applauded . Sir H , VmmT seconded tho resolution , which was carried unanimously . The Loro Mator of London proposed the fifth resolution * . —

      Thatthis meeting gladly avails itself of this opportunity to express its admiration ofthe generous burst of indignant feeling with which the press and the people of France received tbe tidings of the annihilation of the independence of Cracow , and to declare its sincere pleasure a , and cordial sympathy with , ' t ' ie opinion at the same time generally and warmly expressed in France , of the value and necessity of a closer and undi » turbed alliance witb Great Britain , and its strong conviction that such a union s essential to the preservation and further peaceful _developement oftlie liberty of Europe , and of vital importance to thc best interests of the whole human race .

      Mr . _Bbiles seconded the resolution , rejoicing to see the interests of France and England united upon the present question . Although there might be intrigues of northern countries to set the two countries at variance , he hoped that the blood of Poland would be the means of cementing them in a permanent alliance . This , he considered , might be achieved for Poland's good , and without tho horrors of war ; for he saw no reason why there should not be an Anglo-French League for the liberation of Poland , and the emancipation of Europe from the despotism of the no'th . ( Cheers . ) This resolution having been also unanimously carried , Sir Charles Namkr carae forward to propose the last resolution : —

      That a humble address be presented to her Majesty tbe Queen , humbly thanking her Majesty for the distinct expression ot her sentiments in reference to Cracow , _contdlned in her Majesty ' s speech on oponing the session of _Parliament , and humbly praying her Majesty to adopt any measures which may appear calculated to avert the evils which must otherwise inevitably accrue to all the states of Europe from the continued acts of violence ex-• rcisrd by Russia , Austria , and Prussia , towards Poland , and for ameliorating the condition of that oppressed nation .

      He had supported liberty at home , and he had fought for it too often abroad —( loud cheers )— not to feel that the conduct of the three great powers of Europo had been atrocious . ( Hear , hear . ) He thought their atrocity had only been equalled by the impudence with which they had effected their object ; ( Hear , hear . ) Protests were very well , but protests shonld be followed up by something stronger ; and he would ask , what would these three powers have done if they bad seen English , French , and Turkish fleets in the Mediterranean , on the Adriatic , on the Rhine , and in the Baltic ? ( Cheers . ) Mr . J . S . Buckwgium seconded the resolution , which was carried . Captain _Jablo-vski , a Polish officer , then moved a vote of thanks to tlio chairman , making an eloquent address on behalf of his countnmen , who , bo _said would never relax in their efforts until tbe attainment oi their independence .

      Lord Dudley Stuart seconded the resolution , going into tbe general question at considerable length . The Chairman briefly returned thanks , and the meeting separated . At the conclusion of the meeting , an assault -was committed upon Mr . Urquhart by Major Boniowski , the particulars of which will be found in our police report .

      Destitution Asd Dbatii.—Isqukst.—An Inqu...

      Destitution asd Dbatii . —Isqukst . —An inquest nas held on the same day , by Mr . Wakley , M . l _' .. on tho body ot Catherine _Flynn , aged fifty . Last Saturday deceased applied at tho lodging-house , 2 , Gee _' _s-court , Oxford-street , for a bod for the day , and for which she paid 3 d . At seven o ' clock p . m ., she was found dead in bed . In her pocket were three farthings , thirteen duplicates , and a key . Vertlict ,. " Natural death . " Paul ' s Evert Man ' s _Fmevd , ( Corn Plaster , ) may bo rolicel on as a speedy Mid certain , cure for those painful anil stubborn annoyances Corns nnd Humous , e ' . 'iii- * ii < £ the lame und afflicted to walk with comfort , A large mid increasing demand having proved its _ottkacy _, has induced several persons to put up a spurious preparation , therefore be sure to ask for " Paul ' s Every Man's Friend , " and do not bo persuaded to _purehat > o any | tiiiig else . __ A . single trial will convince of its _immeusurdjlo _superiority orer all other plasters , liquids , die . 7

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), March 6, 1847, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns3_06031847/page/6/