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      ^ rrEMPTED Highway Bobbxb t , —Ob Fjifej foor men , named Xiehard Craven , Joseph Walnwrigbt , Bofeert EJEs , and George Clayton , ^ cre brought before tne magistrate * , in tkis town , cb&rged with attempting to rob Mr . J . Howson , grocer , Brambam , * a the York-road , on tne night ff Wednesday last . The pn secator wbs retornipg jane on borsebaci , ibont nine o * ch >«? k , having with jgjn a ^ r&rcei of drap * Ty good ? , and " when opposite the Catholic Chapel , he was stopped by four men , one of whom seized tie bridle , while a second graced the parcel , and Attempted to run off with it . He record a blow , however , from Mr . Howson , which caused him to fet It . fall to the ground . A third i ^ thpt eb Hishtfay Bobbxbt . —Ob Yi \ -

      jgan tteo pulled him off the "borse , and the fowia , ¦ whom be distinctly recognised to Ve Clayton , struck jam several blows with a stick He immediately called oat murder , and a person living in an adjoining cottage threw open his bed-room window , and inquired the cause of tbe disturbance . On thi » alarm , the men ran off , without having succeeded in their object . Mt .. Howson retnrned to Leeds , and nre information of the occurrence at the police iffice . Early on the following morning , the prisoners were . apprehended on suspicion of being fte partiet implicated , awl -on appearing before the Beneh , die complainant recognise * C&jtaBj and arsressed his belief that toe other three werehii

      accomp lices . The men when taken , admitted that they had » 4 ept in a cabin on the Tori-road on the * b ove nigot , and invented a bungling-story that ¦ &wj wer « met by a ^ entbman on horseback , who jpld them ihat he bad been robbed by four men , and that afterwards they were attacked by the same party . In addition to the identity of Clayton and the latter fact , the case against the prisoners was ptherwise suspicious , and they were all committed to "Wakrfi&ld for trial at the next se ^ soRS . } The Weithkb asd the Crops . —The weather since Sunday last , has been such as to justify

      the most gloomy anticipations with reference to the coming harvest , that is , if ever it does come . The constant rain , with sultry growing weather , has forced tile straw beyond its strength , and we much fear that when the ear fills , the straw will beinade- " ¦ uvts . to the burden . We were disheartened to see ach a quantity of all sorts of crops laid . "We have traversed most part of the counties of York and ianeaster since Sunday , and can make no exception in favour of any particular district , ana . we fear that the best weather now would be ralher late , and would drive the harvest into the equinoctial season , when much of the grain wonld be shed .

      Loy&l Independent Order of Akcient Shepherdesses . —On Sunday last , the Faith , Hope , and Chariry Court of the above order , met io their Court-room , at the Hope Inn , York Road , to attend the funeral of sister Esther Holdsworth ; there vere upwards of one hundred members at ended ? n 3 proceeded from the above house to . the H » iti 5 e of Recovery , where the deceased died , and from thence to St . Mary ' s Church , and the greatest sympathy prevailed . Great praise is due to ihe members of the courts in St . Peter's District . The ieceased was not a financial member , and was not eDritled to any benefit ; but the order has kindly paid all the expenses of the Funeral . She was 31 tmk of ase . The above Court held their

      anniversary , on Tuesday last , when upwards of thirty iipmhery sat down to an excellent tea provided bv tie worthy host and hostess of the house , ^ Mr . and Mrs . Lawrence , ) which gave the greatest satisfaction , and the evening was spent in the greatest harmony .

      Phrenology . — On Monday -evenirg , Mr . Bridges delivered a lecture in "Walton ' s Saloon , in ausffrr to tie lecture of Dr . Disney Thorpe , delivered some weeks ago in the Commercial Buildings , before the members of the Literary Institution . The lecture was well received by a very numerons and respectable audience ; bat , though Tepeatedly called for , do discussion was elicited . 3 Itr 5 ic—On " Wednejday evening , the lovers of Enj « 5 chad a curb gratification in Mr . George Parke's concert , at the club-room of " The Leeds Corn

      Exchange Glee Club , " Mr . James ' , The Templars ' Inn " , in this Town . Although the weather was BEfivocrablej raining heavily frnm seven to nine o ' clock , the company was numerons , and expressed tieir entire satisfaction . Tne ball commenced ibont eleven , and was vjgorausly kept up until a lite hour . The comic soags were given in Mr . Parke ' s best Jrtrle , and elicited rapturons applause The songs of Mr . Clapbam and Mr . Lambert ( a bass singer of great promise ) were well received and eagerly encored . Mr . Clapham "? song , "A "Woodland Life , " was indeed a treat , so much so , that a ttcond encore was called for . The glees were sung dmirably , and delighted the audience .

      Caution to Shooters . —On Saturday last , » Hr . Thomas Crosb y , of Leeds , formerly of Tollmen , near York , was returning from the Moors , and being fatigued be gnt Into a cart to ride . Having arrived at Cookridge , near Leeds , he alighted Iron the cart , and was pulling his gun out by the muzzle , when it unfortunately went off and the eoniszrs lodged in his sbouldtr . He was removed to the Infirmary , where the wound was dres < ed , and ogkeen pieces of bone taken out . At present it is 2 « known whether amputation will be unavoidable or ml

      IsfiUKT . —On Saturday , an inquest was held before Mr . Blackburn , at the Court House , Leed ? , ra-riew of the body of The * . Flather , who resided 335 St . James ' -street . It appeared that a month prerions , when in a state of intoxication , he fell &Hm > ome step in his own honse , bj which means iis leg was Injured , He was removed to the lnfinnary , and there expired on Thnrsday . Verdict —Ditd from natural causes . Asciest Free Gardeners . The annual sseting of thi 3 order commenced at the honse of ifc . W . Holt , Blue Ball Inn , Rochdale , on the 13 th EBtaat , and closed on Wednesday . The business

      V transacted in a very satisfactory manner , and ute statements made proved the order to be in a "ttrj . prosperous condition . 1 * pitdbnt Thief . —On "Wednesday last , a man aimed James Connor was hrorght before the mafsirates on a charge of stealing a quantity of tea-5 »< ms out of the shop of Mr . Peter Lerra , Call Lane ¦ " appeared that , on the day before , the prisoner 'Bit into the prosecutor ' s shop to purchase some ? ptel 3 and other - trifling articles , -when Ppre were a great quantity of teaspoons , &c , J 6 on-the ' counter . The prisoner watching hi *

      ep portonity , slipped half a gross of them into his J , *« , ac ( l after paying for the articles he had pur-^*^ , walked away . Shortly afterwards he went ** k again to make a second purchase , and to com-** a second theft . He asked lor some more pen-™ h or some trifling thing , and watching his oppor-~ rity , slipped another half gro ? s of tea-spoons into ™ pocket . They were missed ; he was suspected ; * policeman was sent for , and they were found in «* pocket . The others were then also missed , and Da the prisoner ' s Jodging 3 being sear . eh . ed , they * = « found under his bed . He was committed to take = » trial . " '

      Stealxxg "Wool . —On Monday , John "Whiteley , * Botorious character , residing at Armley , was ^ ocght up at the Court House , charged with having ** tered the wool warehouse of Thomas Briggs , of «« place . The prosecutor is a constable , and was « nnung home about two o ' clock on Sunday morn-&g , when be beard a door sbut ; be afterward « ard parties In conversation , and ascertained they * we in his wool warehouse . Upon this , he closed iedoor , and attempted to hold it , calling out for * aistance , but the villains forced it open and

      *»» conded , leaving behind them several stones * aght of wool , packed up for the purpose of being tpaveyed away . The prisoner was well known at « e nms , as he lived within' a short distance of the lassise * , and the prosecutor swears positively to his J ^ soa . The prisoner was remanded until the blowing day , for the purpose of producing evidence « Va innocence . He stated that he -was very v ** - " His witnesses proved that he was not drunk , ¦® fiat Le went to Ma aunt ' s house , at a very early ^ m the morning , and appeared to have been *^ r I : 5 a ?> he being out of breath and exhausted .

      « prl « oner was remanded for further examination . gf ^ WHEKx Union . —At the weekly meeting of ^^ ^ d * Branch , hpld on Monday evening last , at ^ J « ew Temperance Coffee House , Briggate , ra ^^ additional members were admitted , and s gjjjj- ? " * ? unanimously agreed to > hat some political to cmm !! 1111 ^ ^^^ ed at «*«? weekly meeting et ^? nsi « Dce precisely at eight o ' clock every Monday Pj i" ? - Two eld and tried ultra Radicals amongst 5 ^ 2 * ? enrolled their names , and agaified their jg ^ w of keeping up a continnal fire against the fiej ^ EDibal system , and its base and

      unprinci-T * it T > ifBT . PO n ^ f Xooit Comnssios . —One of the Com-** %££ **? Barndey , on Thur-day , the * d CM « V , " ^ <«» meDced bis inquiry on Friday ^ SSK ? " ^ ? ° ? day > - »«^ J . VedMriay ; * 5 » rt of fK We nad prepared a pretty lengthy 7 ^« the proceedings , but on WtdnesdayTone *^ kwT 5101161 * from I ^ aon , arriTed here , ' ** mS . J ^ tbe P nnong of the evidence ** *» t Th is due to Mr . Commissioner ^' er ^ r ' . ? ° r oP 5 nion , nothing could be done ttoairv Jwraeas than the conducting of this

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      Svpden Death . —On Tud-day afternoon , the Utfa instant , Mr . Robert Sailes , grocer , was taken suddenly ill , and" died ia a few miautes after . An inifaest was beld on tbe body ; and the verdict was , "Died by the viritatioHof God . " Anciest Free Gardenebs . —A lodge of the Ancient IVee Gardeners was opened at Mr . John Piekering ' s , the Old Union Inn , on Monday last , G . M . Scratches , D . G . M . Armitage , and P . P . S . Junes superintended the opening . From present appearances , it is likely that it will become a strong lodge . The name given to it is one which we trust they will adept for themselves , viz ., Freeman ' s Lodge . . TTAT . TE ' A'g . SvpdEN Death . —On Tuesday afternoon , the

      SERIOUS Accident . —On Sunday last , as a party of individaals were on their return home from Rochdale rash bearing , on passing over Blaekstone Edge , the horse took fright and upset the vehicle in which the ; rode , which eras a light spring market xart . A boy , named Broadley , aged fifteen yeara , was killed en the spot ; and Mrs . Hannah Gruham , her husband , and son , together with two otters , were also injured : a young child , an infant , escaped unhurt . They were taken to the New Inn , the nearest jl * ce to where the aceident happened . The boy killed and the persons injured are all " of this town .

      . Radical Association . —The members of this association have determined upon appropriating one evening in the week to a discussion on some political spbject , * P ^ h » ve fixed upon Tuesday evenings , at « ght o ' clock . Last Tuesday evening , being the first of meetiDg , the question proposed for discussion referred to the right of Suffrage ; and whether every person pf twenty-one years of age , and sound mind , untainted by crime , had not a right to a vote in sending members to Parliament . Several persons spoke on this subject , all of whom expressed

      themselves favourable to the extension of that right . As this was considered to be only a one sided view of the question , it was propostd to adjourn the discussion to the Dext evening , when it will be resumed ; and all sincere "Whigs , Tories , and Radicals may there have an opportunity of displaying their prowess , in advocating either side of the question . The laTge room up stairs , at the Labour and Health , Southgate , in this town , is engaged for that purpose . Jio smoking , quarrelling , or personalities are allowed during the discussion .

      Ordination . -The Rev . Mr . Obrey was ordained regular pastor to the congregation assembling in Harri-on- ^ oad Chapel , in this town } on "Wednesday last . The Rev . Mr . Wardlaw , from Glasgow , gave an impressive charge to the young minister , on the duties devolved upon him in taking upon himself the serious responsibility of caring for the souls of others , and the great tet-Fssity tlerewas of being faithful in rhe- discharge of his duties . The Rev . Mr . Ely , from Leeds , preached , in the . evening , a sermon in connection with the above Services . A number of other ministers wt re also present , several of whom took part in the cei emonv of ordination .

      Extract of a Letter from a "Young Man to his Frxemjs at "W adsworth , near this towti , from the united states of america . — " De Ruyter , Madison County , INew Yoik , July 17 th , 1838 . I am extremely well pleased with this country j the soil is fertile , climate healthy , and productions abundant . 1 have been receiving , since the 1 st of May last , ten dollars or £ 2 per month , and board during that time . I can scarcely convey to you the satisfaction I felt on comparing tbe state of things in this country with those in England . It is a common remark here that there is more intelligence in the people of the United States than that of " any other nation in the globe . ¦ I . fully concur in

      this opinion . The Yankees ar » - the true descendants of John Bull , inheriting all his virtues , courage , magnanimity , and generosity , without being degenerated in either pe ^ on or mind . Schooled in all the variegated transactions in which civil society bave been engaged in modern times , they . teem to Lave been taught by experience the practice of every thing . It is no uncommon thing to see one individual following the occupation of mechanic , farmer , merchant , priest , and lawyer , and apparently well able to discharge the duties belonging to the whole of them . Tbe science of politics is well understood , being most frequently discussed amongst them ; and every one seems conscious of his lieedom , and the

      source from whence it springs , as they are taught to understand something of tne nature of different forms of Government , and the principles on which natural rights are built , as it is the genius of some Governments to promote and others to abridge . The people of the United Siates art proud of their liberties , and justly so , as they s ; and on tbe ground of equality , tach one -viewing his neighbour ' s rights as part of his own . Only compare this state of things with ^ the state of things in England . Tbe instiiurions of royalty , witt an overgrown ariittooraoy , yrho pne * -ecc nearly tie whole real p « --tares of tbe kingdom , and the tithe-taking clergy filching from tbe substance ol the husbandman , —the commercial , manufacturing

      and mercantile aristocracy that have caused the different branches of productive industry to be so far frystemized by partial legislation—by Acts of Parliament , that wealth so monopolized by a comparative few , and the common people are ground to the dust , so that their scanty pittance barely affords subsistence , and neither industry , merit , nor talents are adequately rewarded . If the people of Englana could but once be made to taste the sweets of liberty , as they exist here , and the genius of that Government from whence they flow , they could be . no more

      brought back again to the old English system , as they now exirt , than they could , persuade a republican ' that a monarchy was the best form of Government , In these states every man is a patriot , and every mother teaches her child to exult and triumph in the Gevernment of its country—its equal laws , and its home , and the institutions by which it is surrounded . The united arm of the nation is the bulwark of freedom . The combined powers of Europe conld no more sobjngate this free people than they could lash the ocean or level the Andes . It is wonder ul to observe how the consciousness of freedom

      invigorates the people , and prompts to pleasurable feelings , by exalting the mind and enlarging tbe understanding of a nation , by raising them in the scale of human beings . " Board of Gtjardians . —On Friday last , this UoaTd again met for tbe dispatch of business , -when twelve of the elected Guardians and four of the Ex ijjpcios were present . J . "Waterhouse , Esq . was in the chair . The cleik read over tbe ^ minutes of the preceding meeting and five notices of marriage .- It was also announced by him that several letters bad been received from different architects , whe required to be informed as to the particulars of tbe plan for a new workhouse : all of which

      eomplaintd of the shortness of the time allowed for sending them in . After a few remarks had been made , itwas decided to wait the result of Monday last , as being tbe day fixed on for sending in plans for the workhouse ; and should the Board " ue nl imately disappointed , b \ taking only a few plans sent in or cone at all , it would then be before them to determine or to give a fortnight longer for that purpose . The clerk stated that he had furnished the applicants with the necessary information they had required . Mr . Pollard addressed the assistant overseers who were called before them on the subject of collecting tbe rates ; and in the courg& of his observations be enumerated the heavy duties which

      they bad to perform under the new Act , arising out of the circumstance of having to attend so many different places , whereas under the old Act , they were residents amongst the rate-payers , which made it comparatively easy for them to make calls upon them . He divided the rate-payers into three classes . The first class he observed , were those who were not only able to pay , but willing ; the second were able , but quite unwilling ; and the third , were the poor rate-payers , who , he believed , were quite as willing to pay as tbe first , bnt were not able to do "SO . Mr . P . afterwards suggested a plan to the assistant overseers , that they might act upon to prevent the necessity of them having to make

      second calls en the rate-payers , namely , by giving notice on what days they would attend at a certain public-house , in such a place , for to receive the rates , and collect them half-yearly instead of quarterly . Some altercation took place respecting this arrangement , on which a motion arose out of it that the clerk be appointed to write to tbe Poor Law Commissioners , in order to ascertain whether the Board had the power to order the overseers to collect the rate twice a year . It was carried unanimously . Mr . P . also put his plan to tbe test of the meetiDg ; « n which not a hand was held up against it . A memorial from the assistant overseers of the out-townships was then presented to the Board . It

      asked to be permitted to have all summonses served by the . constables , as the New Poor Law was very unpopular in some of tbe townships , which rendered it very dangerous to serve them . After the chairman had read the document , he assured the memorialists it could sot be done on account of the-expense which would be incurred . Mr . Shaw , asisstant overseer of the Elland district , said , if he went to the top of Elland to serve a summons , he would have to take a constable with him ; and Mr . Womerslej , of the Southowram district , stated , that if he went into Hartfcbead , he would require a constable with him . Alter some desultory remarks , the matter was dropped ; and the Board then separated into sections to examine applicants for relief .

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      - Meeting of Ratepayers . -- On : Thursday , tne 16 th instant , at . the (? ommittee-room , in this town , * -meeting of the rate-payer * took place to audits the constable ' s accounts for the last three months . Mr . Samuel Farrar was called to the ? 4 » i a 01 * the aeconnte , which amounted to v v | TO 6 passed without opposition . Mr . £ awthrop stated objections to certain items , but did not move tbeit rejection . The attendance of ratepayers , it is said , was only four Asides those who attended officially . M beting of t ? . ^^ -.-, - /> w ctm-. ' :.:-

      Dreadfox Suicide—Wm . Pearson , butcher , Bridge-end , Halifax , left home on business , oo Zl " ^ J ^ fcrawn , August 21 et ., and Wfeoid in f 5 fu °° » to ' -ne ** - morning , with his throat dreadfully cut . ^ It appeared that he undressed himself in the wood , and laid tbe knife on fais clothes , and walked a few yards , and fell . Excessive drinking w said to be the cause of thiti dreadful calamity . A Trwe "Britoner . " -A haDd-lopm ^ weaver , wnoTesHks near Hebden Bridge , and who passe * for a half-witted man , happened tome time ago to p 7 " > i " work after the appointed hour tot taking in goods ; and the following dialogue passed between him and . his master : / William , you are come too W ? . —William , Twa ? too late when I was born , and 1 have never yet been able to come up . —Master , 111 not take in your piece to-day . — "William . 1 fee !

      no concern about your taking in my wprk ; but J must have some money . —Mastery I eaunot pay any money without taking in the goods . —William , en heariDg this , threw down his bag , and placing himself in the attitude of John Bull in a rage , pr , as Tom Crib would say ,. in good style , said , I have fought for my King and my country , and I will fight for my wages , and juBt now too , if you do not give them up . —The master , not liking the weaver ' s conditions , broke in his general rule , took in Lib work , and paid him .

      Borough Registration . — The overseers ' list of voters for this borough contains 981 names , of which 919 were in the townshi p of Halifax , 21 in Southowram , and 41 in Korthowram . Last year ' s list , before the revision , contained 1043 names , of which 9 / 5 were in Halifax , 26 in Southowram , and 42 in Northowram . The difference appears to be 62 , which is said to have-arisen partly from their being fewer names in duplicate , where the parties have two qualifications , but have not-thought it necessary to be entered twice , and that certaiu nonresident Tories have given up certain qualifications that they do not think now necessary to hold . }

      BBADFOBD . Burglary . —On the night of "Wednesday last , the house of Mr . Benjamin Pemberton , Bridgestreet , was entered by means of the windows not having been properly fastened , and about one stone of flour , partly made into bread , taken away . We hear that several other petty robberies were committed in that neighbourhood the same evening . Felotjy . —A person named John Robinson was charged before the magistrates , on Wednesday , with stealing a great coat , the property of Mr . Robert HudsoB , from the BlackBull lnn , in this town . The case was proved , and the prisoner was committed to take his trial at the sessions .

      VESTRT MEETING—On Friday last a meeting of the rate-payers was held in the vestry of the Parish Church , for the purpose of auditing and passing tbe constables' accounts lor the quarter ending the 31 st of July . Give it a Fair Trial . — "We have been informed that a person named Jewell Rilt-y , of this town , woolcomber , having a wife and six children , made application to tbe Board of Guardians , last Friday , for relief under the following circumstances : —A son of his , about 20 years of age , caught cold by being in the water at the time of tbe flood a ; this

      place , about seven months ago , and which was the cause of bis losing his si . ht . The loss ol this seven months'labour from the young man , and the enormous expense incurred on his account , they having expended in consequence there' f about £ 20 , has been the means of reducing the family to a state o extreme indigence ; aud also the young ma » being now in Hull under the care of a surgeon , and we are happy to state , recovering his siuht , though at a weekly expense of about 14 s . to his parents , they thought a little assistance from the parish fund would enable them to continue him at that place , until he was recovered . The man has been twenty

      years arate-payer . His e ^ n average earnings , with the assistance of part of his family , are 16 s . per w . ek ; he has a boy working attbe coal-pits , averaging 4 s . per week / making a total of 20 s . per week ; from which , if we deduct the 14 i » . above-named , we find they have Cs . per week to support seven persons . " We must abo state that a daughter , aged 17 , is now at home , subject to fits . Well , this was a fair trial tbe resnlt of -which was , the applicant was ordered out of the room , and refused one farthing oi relief .

      Serious Chatige of Embezzlement . In our last week ' s police report , we had occasion to notice an abortive attempt to fix a paltry charge of embezzlement upon a poor man , under the Worsted Acts , in whose possession a couple of old pack sheets were accidentally found ; and we then submitted a few remarks respecting the iniquitous effects of these execrable enactments . The Inspectors it would seem , ashamed of the ' pack sheet ' case , shifted the scene , and determined to raise their character for ' aobler daring , at one fell swoop cleared off almost the entire stock of spare yarn ol a r .-spectable manufacturer in the quiet and industrious village of Clayton . Tbe inhabitants of this

      peaceful vale have been shocked into general consternation at the dreadful havoc of this recent plot , and a considerable degree of " anxiety whs manifested for the result of the legal in \ estigation which took place on Wednesday last , before John Hardy and H . W . Hird , Esqrs . Mr . E . Hailstone ( assisted by the principal Inspector ) appeared in support of tbe charge , and Mr . Clarkson , solicitor , for the defendant . Josh . fFiteoci , inspector , deposed that on Friday , the 17 th instant , he and another Inspector , accompanied by a constable , proceeded with a warrant to sparch tbe honse and premises of John Hirst , wh o assisted them in the discharge of their autv :

      that they went into the liouse , shop , and cellar , but ne saw nothing to excite suspicion ; that they then searched a chamber , and found some yarn in a chest , and a quantity of loose weft of different counts in some earthenware vessels ; and on asking Hirst to account for it , he stated that lie had bought it of a neighbour , J . Jowett , who liad purchased part of it from Goodison& Co . of Bradford . Wilcock seized the article ? , which he delivered into the hands of Briggs , the conftable , of Clayton , who produced them and corroborated Wilcock ' s testimony . Mr . 2 ' . Hammond , a partner in a firm of worsted spinners , swore that part of the yarn produced was of their manufacture , and that they had sold none either to Jowett or Hirst .

      On cross-examination , Wilcock and Briggs admitted that the articles were not concealed , and that nothing suspicion- appeared about them ; but that different sorts were intermixed contrary to the regalar course of trade with manufacturers generally , bnt that it was do uncommon circumsurice with small piece makers . Briggs farther , but reluctantly admitted , that the goods seized had been compared with yarn in Jowett ' s possession , and some of which weTe found to correspond . Mr . Hammond acknowledged that he only conld identify the yarn pointed ont as being of his spinning by alittle bit of coloured thread attached to one or two lots ; and on being closely pressed would not positively bwear to it .

      Mr . Clarkson addressed the Bench in exculpation of the charge sought to be fixed upon the defendant , of a nature so seriouB , but yet upon the slightest whisper of suspicion easy to gain credence and extremely difficult to meet ; and drew their worship ' s attention to the fact ef great part of the yarn , on comparison with Jowett s , being found to correspond with the straight-forward account given by the defendant ; and adverted to the imposing evidence in chief of the witnesses for the prosecution , which , when sifted to the bottom , diminished su considerably , that he scarcely thought there was any case against the defendant at all ; out wonld pursue the investigation , as he wonld be able most distinctly

      to disprove \ he charge , and , by complying with the unreasonable requirement of the Acts , satisfactorily account for every particle of yarn seized , and confidently trusted that the case wonld be dismissed . Jo / in Jowett , manufacturer , was then called , who proved that he had bought large quantities of yarn from respectr . ble spinners , and had sold different ; counts from 28 s . up to 44 s . to Hirst , and that the yarns produced were similar to those he had so sold . He produced invoices of goods purchased by him , which , in comparison with Hirst ' s books of account , already established regular transactions between them for several years . Mr . C . said , he would take the liberty of examing Mr . Geo . Ingham , the Inspector-general , who seemed surprised

      to De required to give evidence for the defence , and no donbt , f-: lt a little queer on being unexpectedly f ) laced in such a novel" situation , and who , after a ittle alternate probing and fencing , was compelled to divulge the sequel of this troublesome and expensive inquiry , namely , that it had been represented tfcat either Jowett or Hirst ( we could not distinctly catch the name ) had been suspected of illicit dealings in Alapacha yarns , not one fibre of which description of wool appeared amongst the articles in question . The magistrates immediately dismissed the complaint , after a very patient and candid hearing , to the gratification of the parties implicated , against whose characters and conduct not the slightest imputation could be raised , and to the apmrent satisfaction of a numerous attendance of friends and a crowded court .

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      . ^ f ^ O f- Wilkinson . —On Tuesday evening , mtke temperance Hall , these two gentlemen met , according to notice ^; to discuss the relati ve merits o \ Cnnsnanity and Socialism , or as the placard ex-Pre 8 sed , > The infliience'nf Reli gion oh the teriiporal happiness > of Mankind , " Alittle after six o ' clock ¦ in the ^ eyening , numbers of persons were seen wetid-L , r e'r W tow » rd 3 the place of meeting , which , by a little- alk-r seven was literally crammed ' With human ^

      beings . The Rev . J . C . Boddirigton , of ilortoD , -was called to the chair , and opened the meeting in a short speech , in which he urged apon the persons present the necessity of giving a lair and candid hearing to each Bpeaker , und also desired that neither approbation or . didapprobatiori might be evinced during the debate , after which he called uppn Mr . Wilkinson to commence it . Each champion then had his say , to the number of four or live speeches each . After which came the haestion

      oi ttte disposal of the funds ; arising out of the admission-TOoney , which was agreed to he divided equally betwix t the trusses 6 f the T " em perance Hal I and the building committee of the Mechanics' Institute .: We never ^ witnessed a more ^ respectable and orderly assembly . J . Doo Fiq ^ t . —Aurest of Innocent Men . — On Friday last , as Mr . Henry Christie , a respectable tradesman of this town , was passing along Well Mreet , he observed a great / crowd of people collected in the street : upon his arrival atthe ptsufei W found tvvo dogs fi htH . g , on which , put of a sense of humamty , he stepped forward to endeavour to separate them . Just at this time Mr . Bakescaptain of the

      , , Charlies , pushed forward and seized Mr . Christie with one hand , and a hoy , an apprentice to Mr . Dean , ' joiner and cabinet-maker , with the other ; dragged ¦ them to the Station-house , where he kept them as long ^ he thought proper , and then turned them out , and afterwards summoned them to appear at the Court House , which they did on WednesdHy Mr . Christie was defended by Mr . Wagstaff Mr Bakes swore , that Mr . Christie was encouraging the dogs to fight , and brought forward Mr . Shepherd to support him ; however , Mr . Shepherd would not swear to any such thing , and Mr . Broadhent , ' who uppearea as evidence for the defendant , disproved Mr . Bakes' assertions , and the case was dismissed .

      Police Intrusion . —On the evening of Tuesday last , a number of stone-masons in this town , met as is customary with them , at the house of Mr . Glover , the Bee Hive Inn , in Westgate , to transact the business of . their Society , when about nineo ' cloik in the evening , they were suddenly alarmed by the bursting open of the cfoor of the room , and the entering ( to their utter astonishment ) of Captain Bakes of the nigot patrole , bis assUant , the notorious

      Moses tugden , &c . The men looked at one . another with amazeineut , while the beaks , after eyeing them over , left the room , Sugden , muttering something ahout secrecy , &c . Whether those geutleu . en imagiued that the poor iellows were concocting some dreadful plot wtiich should snake the earth to its centre and destroy its equilibrium , it is not lor us to determine ; but wewouid recommen d the inhabitants of th . s town either to keep themselves above the cause of suspicion , or otherwise have strong doors .

      INiGHT Police Again . —On the night of Tuesday last , a poor Irishman named Ihomass Coukry , lodging in the Lees -in this town , was arm-ted by M «« ea Sugden , on a charge of being engaged in an at ) ray with the Charlies on the night of Saturday hist . It appeared on evidence that Couitry had only been in the town one week , ami that he had only engaged the lodgings from which he was taken on the day of his arrest , several of the watchmen engaged in the affray were present none of which however would swear to the mau , with the exception of Sugden , whose aat / i was contradicted by tLe evidence adduced , and the man was discharged .

      Fire in Thornton Road . About nine o ' clock on the-nigh , ot Saturday last , the inhabitants of this town were again disturbed by an alarming fire . Ihe fire bull was rung , and the people were seen flocking from all quarters , making enquiries as to where the fire had taken place .. In a little time it was ascertainnd that it was the machine shoj ) ol Messrs . Win , and Matthew Allen , machine makers . The mill was left about half-past sevtn in the evtning , to all appearance quire safe . The engines w * re . iiunvediately Uespacched to the place , but tonunarely their asMstance warf not required , the fire having been extinguished before their arrival . The originating cause of this tire remains a mystery .

      The Grand Uni ' ted Order of the Golden Fleece — On Monday last , the . members of Abraham ' s Lodge , No . 6 , of this order , held their anniversary at the house of Mr . Parish , the Fleece [ nn , in this town , on which occasion a number of members sat down to an excellent dinner " , after which the wives , &c . of the members took tea , allot' which was served up inastjie which reflected great credit on the worthy host and hostess . The conviviality of the evening was kept up until a late hour , when the company separated ^ highly gratifi"d with the enjoyment of the day . We understand the Society is in a very flourishing condition .

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      SuuGEONs . - ^ On the 17 th instant , Mr . H . J . Hermiigway , son of H « nty Hemingway , Esq ., surgeon , Dewsbory , was admitted a member of the Royal College of Surgeons , LondoD .

      HUDDEBSFIE 1 JD . n Highway BoBBER-g . ^ On Tuesday last , John Ualvert , of Lock wood , and George Sykes , of the W ^ ^ iV Were charM at the ConrtiH 0 use , tluddersfield , with robbing Haley Hobson , of Hae on the highway , on the Tuesday evening previous , l . n . e tacts of the case being ¦ fully proved against the party , they were committed for trial to York Castle , oykes was further charged with robbing George Brook , of Lindley , on the 1 st of June last , of his Vitatch and other articles .

      . Mr . Oastlek . — -This gentleman and Mrs . Qastler , we understand , will take their departure from Fixby Hall , this day , where he has resided for the last eighteen years . A procession is arranged to accompany him on this pcGasioti , when , in the language of one of the placards issued , he will "deliver himself from the hands of Squire Thornhill into the hands of the people . " CoNFiUMATioN . —On Sunday , the 19 th inst ,, at St . Patrick ' s Chapel , in this town , the Right Re ?; Dr . Briggs , Catholic Bishop , administered the sacrament of confirmation to above one hundred persons , twenty of whom were recently converted to the Catholic faith /

      RICHIVIOND . Richmond Races .-We understand that the w -, IDg races at Richmond , which commence on Wednesday , the fifth of September next , are ' expected to be very numerousl y and fashionably attended , and that the races will be numerous and well contested . The alteration of the time of meeting , they being this year a month earlier than they have usually been for a number of years , is expected to restore them to their wonted superiority , and render this meeting what it formerl y used to be , one ot the most celebrated , important , and well attended meetings of the North .

      . Richmond Agriculturai ; Association . — Ihe Annual Meeting of this Association will be thmyear holden on the twenty-ninth of November next . The amount of the premiums offered for competition is sixty guineas , twenty pounds of which are given by the public spirited council of that Borough , from " the Barough Fund , " being the same amount which they have annually voted since , the establishment of the association .

      Borough of Richmond .- At a recent meeting of the Council of this Borough , the annual fair for horses , cattle , and sheep , holden on the Race Ground of Richmond , and which since its establishment , has been so numerousl y attended b y both buyers and sellers , is fixed for Friday and Saturday the second and third of November next . We understand that the very important advantages hitherto granted to graziers and dealers , will again be offered to them by the council of this borough .

      Sunday Schools . —On Sunday last , an excellent and appropriate sermon was preached in the parish church of Grinton , near Reeth , in the morning , and also in the afternoon , by the Rev . Robert Meek , rector of Richmond . A collection was made after each sermon in aid of the funds , for the support of the Sunday schools in the parish of Grinton . Missions . —On Sunday last , two excellent sermons were preached ia the chapel at Muker , near Reeth , by the Rev . W ' . Metcalfe , of West Witron . A collection was made after each semon , in aid of the funds of the society for propagating the gospel in foreign parts .

      INQUEST . —On the nineteenth instant , an inuuest was taken before William Dinsdalej Esq ., coroner , at the house of Mm . Petch , Turf and Commercial Inn , Richmond , on \ jew of the body of Henry Sinner , of Reeth , aged eighty two , who died on Friday morning rather suddenly . He arrived at the above Inn , on Thursday nijiht from Leeds , had complained during the day of being ill , but declined having any medical assistance . He took two cups of coffee and retired to his bed room , and in the mornng , about seven o ' clock , he had some boiled milk , which he partook of , and shortly after he was taken extremely ill , and died before eight . Verdict , " Died by the visitation of God . "

      Catholic School . —a neat and commodious building raised by voluntary subscription as a charity school tor the education of the children of the Catholic community in Richmond , was opened on Wednesday , the thirteenth instant . Seventy-eight of the Children and a very numerous paity of the most respectable inhabitants , friends , and wellwishers of the institution , assembled and were hospitably entertained by the Rev . Robert Johnson , the much respected resident priest of the town , ana the zealous and active patron of the establishmenti The children had a bountiful supply of tea and cakes , and spent a cheerful evening , delighted with the notice of their kind friends and host .

      KEIGHLEV . New Poor Law . —The first meeting' of the Guardians , instead of the select vestry , took place on Wednesday week , in the Mechanics' Institute , with closed doors , and under a guard of constables , which consequently prevented the proceedings from being made public . Tbe meeting appeared to be a general muster of the whole body of officers connected with the union , comprising magistrates , guardians , relieving-officers , with constables to guard the doors , and a body of tools better selected for carrying a mean law into effect we never recollect seeing . The Guardians almost to a man are fellows

      who have just Secured themselves , within these fewyears back , from a situation in the bastiles , and are not yet entirely out of danger of falling into that situation again . Yet , these very fellows who have themselves drunk the cup of poverty to its dregs , and have been raised by the sweat of the labouring class , to the enjoyment of the trifle they at present possess , with a spirit of meanness peculiar to upstart pride and ignorance , have basely come forward to give the finishing stamp to their characters by voluntarily lending themselves as the slaves of Power and Co ., for the introduction of a law calculated to rob the poor of their last small ri ght . But the person who

      cuts the most eminent appearance in the whole collection , is the mighty relieving officer of the Keighley division , This great character , who was dignified and very unworthily honoured with the title of King Richard Oastler ' s prince , was , only about a year ago , scouring the country in all directions , breathing death and destruction to the New Poor Law . Every meeting held within reasonable distance against that measure , was honoured with bis presence , and its hustings made to resound with anathemas against the act ; as a reward for his services be was plaoyd by the people in jthe situation of overseer , partly to prevent him falling into a state

      of actual destitution . As soon , however ag the introduction of the New Law began to be seriously talked about , and it was fully ascertained that the salary of the relieving officer would be something of an advance , a strange something came over him that could not be accounted for . The labouring class , who before appeared to be the only people worth bis notice , began to look gradually worse in his eyes , till at last they became so odious that he cut all connexion with them entirely , by confessing to the New Poor Law party , his sorrow and contrition for the foolish part he had taken in their behalf , in opposition to the very respectable and kind gentlemen of Keighley . A treaty was accordingly entered into betwixt them , that if he would only conform to their views by acting the part of Judas in

      betraying the cause of the poor into their hands , they would reward him , not with thirtv pieces of silver , but with the situation of relietinjfoffiOer . The affair was cordiall y accepted , with many thanks to their honours no doubt for their kindness ; and after innumerable plots and contrivances , in the shape of h ole-and-corner meetings private interviews with magistrates , and ten thousand bows and compliments for favours bestowed , both sides at last realized their wishes , and he is now loaded with theWushing honours of his new situation . Amongst the numerous solemnTows made by him against the new law , was one to the alarming effect that he would have the arms cut from his body , rather than submit to it . This promise like a great many more of his , we believe , he intended to evade , as we have seen him frequently since , if we mistake not , with both arms oh as usual .

      Socialism . —On the evening of Wednesday week , and the three following , four lectures on the above subject were delivered in the Radical Association room , by Mr . Rigby , from Leeds . The audiences which were not so rinmerous as might have been expected were apparently highly delighted with Mr . Rigby ' s discourses .

      OLDHAM . ^ St . Tetek ' s Chapel ; aL-DHAM . ^ The Rev . Wm . Lees , B . A ., late assistant curate of St Peter ' s has been appointed perpetual curate of the liviW of that pl ac ^ , ° y fhe Rev . T . Blackburn , rector of Prestwick-cum-Oldham , on the recommet idatibn of the congregation . The curacy was vacant by the death pf the late highl y respected curate , the Rev . Wm . Winter . '

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      WoBKiNa Men ' s AsspciATiON ^^ At anjeeting , held on Monday night last , of the Committee of the Borough of Oldham Working Men ' s Association , in connexion with the Northern UHibn it was unanimously resolved—•' That the Committe& of the above Institution should most respectfully , i inform theworking men ofOldhamVandl- 'i ' te vicinity , ! that the said Committee will meet on Tuesday next , at eight o ' clock in tbe evening , at the house of Mr . Maconriochie , sign of tbe : ( Trapes Inn , Yorkshirestreet , Oldham , for tbe purpose of enrolling the names or such persons as may feel a desire of becoming members of the said association . ''

      OTXiElT . ^ w ^^ tm ^ Mfim is ^ p ^ mmmii tound the door closed against her . ' Unableto 0 S admntance that mght , she sought it in the ^ moriS when , she was saluted on her ^^ entranee : by the ^ onse which her good lord dispatched to meet her The visit of the goose was returned by that of the sleeveboard , and hence arose a most amicable In terchanefr of pokers , tongs , knives , forks , - &e ; , wWchflew aboat the room as though suddenly endued with

      locomotiveenergies . - In ttic contest the wife ' s lip was cut through , and one of the husband ' s fingers nearly severed . It is said that the tailor has promised his vote in perpetuity to the Blues , on condition of their procuring him a divorce from the tea-drinkinjr wife ' ¦ ¦ '"¦ ¦ ¦ - "¦ ¦"¦ : ¦ ¦¦ ? ¦¦ ¦ ¦ ° '

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      p Sunday Inst , at Settle , the Lady of William roster , £ » q ., sohcitoi , of that place , of a son and j The Qneen of Naples was delivef ed of ason on the 1 st mst . ; who was christened Lewis Mary .

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      MABJEtXAGBS . . On Saturday last , at St . john' ^ church , Mr . John ¦ l * S er *^' ? ' book-keeper , to Mrs . H . Warrener , both of ^ Braraley . " . ¥ SP & * & •?¦ H "" ey , of Famley , clothier , to Miss Mary Fisher , of Armlev . Same day , Mr . YV . Hill , of Holbeck , woolcomber , to Miss Agnes Cornforth , of Leeds . ^ On Sunday last , Mr . Edward Lowe , of Burlev , to Mr . * . Sarah Hutcliinson , of Kirkstall . - ¦ Sam ^ . , ay ' ] V [ r- ; J- M « i ! eley , cooper , to Miss Mary Ann Wild , both of Holbeck . Same day , Mr . R . Wainman , woolcomber , to Misa Ann Austin , both of Leeds . Same day , M r . Christopher Johnson , tailor , to Miss-Catherine Colpa ? s , both pf Lpp ds . Same day , Mr . Jas . Airah , clothier , to Miss Mary Tiernev , both of Leeds .

      On Monday last , Mr . Bunyan O StnVklnnd T woodturner , to Mrs . Elizabeth Taylor , both of Leeds . . ; Samfi day . Mr . M . Appleton , shoemaker , to ( Miss E . Smithy both of Leeds . Same day , Mr . E . Chambers , blacksmith , to Miss Eliza Hodgson , both of Leeds . Same day , Mr . Wm . Smith , stonemason , to Misa Matilda Clark , both of Leeds . On Tuesday last , Mr . Thomas Rhodes , woolsorter , to Miss Mary Ann Swales , both of HbU beck . Same day , Mr . Robert Dands-on , mechanic , of W « rtl « x , to Miss E . Holmes , of Holheck On Wednesday lasf , Mr . T . Wilks , butchesr . to Miss Satan Richnrnsnn , both of Leeds . ]' ¦ . Same day , Mr . T . Hirst , farmer , of Sharlston , to Miss Bethia Booth , of Leeds . j On Thursday last ^ Mr . George Jordnn ,

      linpndraper , to Miss Mary Pawson , both of Leeds draper , to Miss Mary Fawson , both of Leeds . On Thursday week , at Aberdeen , Mr . Thomas ChiUoij , formerly of Bradford , to Mary , Widest daughter of Mr . Robert Burgess , of the former p lace , I >* Oii Thursday week , at the Parish Church . Hnddersfield , by the Rev . JVC . Franks , Benjumin Vickermnn , Esq ., Stpps Mill . * , toClemenHa . dniiHit ' er of the late Mr . Nathaniel Berry , of Hudderstield merclmht . I On Monday last , at Holy Trinity chiirch , Micide-¦ pnte , by the Rev . Mr . Shackley , Mr . Thomas Firby , to Mnrgnn't . the second iJanghter ofi ' Mr Stepht-n Roughead , late guard of the Wellington coach . On Wednesday last , at Barley Chnrob . Mr . James Bowel ] , of Leeds , woollen-draper , to Miss Susanna Gisburn , . daughter of Mr . John Gisburn , sureeoh of Morley . ¦ b ?

      On W ednesday last , at the Catholic chapel . Little Blake-street , York , by the Rev . T . Billington , according to the rites « f the Catholic church , Mr Smith , of Skiff Farm , Holme , to Martha Cafharine , third daughter of Mr . Henry Hansom , of York _ On Ttipsday last , at Skipton church , bv th > T Rev Richard Oglesby . J , J . . Starkey , Esq ., of Liverpool , ' to Elizabeth , eld ^ t daughter n € Tw-nry AJcookl Esq ., of Aireville . near the former place . On Tuesday last , at Havton church , by the Rev . Charles Revis Graham , Henry Appleton , E-q ., to the beautiful and

      Jane , . accompli-hed daugbt . r of John Benington , Esq ., both of that place . Also Mr . Elliott , of Bielby , to Miss Yeoman , of the s » me place , It is remarkable that at the same clinrch there have been lately no less than 13 marriageSi Hear this ye poor Bachelors who y « t remain dreaming in solitary singleness . On Monday last , at St . Michael ' s church , by the Rev . C . A . Bifans , Mr . Benjamin Blackhnrn coal-mercbant , of Malton , to Miss Elizahetb Brown , eldest daughter of Mr . Wm . Bro-wn , ioiner and manager of public works to Earl FitzwwilHain . in Malton . ^

      ^ On Sunday last , at St . Mary ' s churcb , Old Malton , by the Rev . C , A . Binris , Mr . Joseph Corker , ot Market Weigbton , son of Peter Corker Esa fellmonger , late of Leeds , to Haniiah , y otm ^ est daughter ofMr . Daniel Bradley , late master gunner of the Royal Artillery , and who served with so much distinction at Waterloo , and during the whole of the Peninsular campaigns . On Sunday last , at the Superintendent Registrar ' s office , in WestgatevOtley , Mr . Samuel Ibbetson . of Gnueley , to Mrs . Martha Pratt , widow , of the sam « place .

      On Sunday last , at Old Malton , by the Rev C A Binns , Mr . John Spence , chemist and draerist . * of * NevrMaltou , to Margaret , daughter of Mr . Jobi RuddnocK ,. ot the same place . Same day , at Old Malton , by the Rev . C . A . Binna Mr , J . Watson , draper , ol Swiuegate , Neflr M ^ lTon to Anil , widow of the late Mr . James Asb , of the same place . ' r On Saturday last , Mr Pearce ^ from Cork , to Miss Ward , of Park Place , York . , 0 " Monday last , ^ th « Catholic chapel , in Bradford , Mr . John Fuly , to Miss Ann Couway , both of Bradford . ¦ "

      ^ Monday last , at St . George ' s , in Barnsley Mr . George Chipebase , tailor , to Miss Ann Harrison both of Barnsley . . Same day , at Mirfield , by tbe Rev . Mr . Thomas Nevin , Mr . George Smithson , clothspinner , third son of Mr . Hem-y ^ Smithson , to Mary , fourth , daughter of Mr . David Hepworth , all of Mirfield . ™ Sain ™ . a 3 r ' ^ Mirfield , Mr . John Hatfieldito Miss Mary Elhss , both of Mirfield . . Same day ^ at the ^ Catholic chapel , in Bradford , Mr . J . Cowell , of Bowling , to Miss Ann Bamford , ©^ Bradford Moor . ' ^ O ^ Sunday ^ ast , at the parisU church , Bradfotd , Mr . J . GoodchJd , of Thornton , painter , to Mrs . Wilman , of the « ame place .

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      . DEATHS . On Tuesday last , aged 61 , Sarah Savile , wife of Mr . Robert : Atkinson , surgeon , of this town , and eldest daughter of the late Savile Green , Esq ., of the Leeds Pottery . On Tuesday last , Mr . Richard Mellor , of Meltham v aged 60 , for 34 -years a local preacher in the Wesleyan . Methodist Connexion . , On Tuesday morning last , after a short illness , Mr . James Booth , Sei ; ior ^ of Kirkburton , aged 84 . On Sathrday last , at Aldbrough , near Richinond , in the 84 th year of her age , Margaret , wife of Mr

      Matthew Bland , grocer , much respected and regretted by her neighboursrand . friends . On Wednesday last , Georgiana Mary ,- 'ihe infant daughter of George Swann , Esq . On M onday last , at Redcar , after a short illness Sarah , the wife of the Rev . J . Newsato ^ incumb ent of Sharow , near Ripon . On Mondaylast ^ suddenl y Mr . Miles Dyson ^ landlord of the Grey Horse , Chapel Hill , Hudderafteld , aged 72 . - ' r ^? S ^?^ a v aged S 4 years , Martha ^ thfe wife ° r VJ " " , Rlcnard Nelson , joiner and cabinet-maker , of Malton j and dangbter of Thomas Wells , Esq ., of the same place , She was interred in the Uuitanan chapel } according to the services usual on sucu occaaonsi ; Off Friday week , aged 39 , Miss Lydia HarrinonV

      daughter or . Mr . Harrison , dyer , of Malton . . On the 12 th inst , at Ashton-under-Lyne , after a few days illness of inflammatipn , in the 46 th year of hisi agejMr . Thomas Gpodall , currier and spirit merchant . His memory will be-revered by a large circle p ' ffriendW A « a tender father ^^ and affectidnate husband he conld not be excelled v and ^^ his residence was marked on all occasions to render succour to the distressed . His remains were attended to the fnmily vault , on Thuradayi the 16 th , by a largeV number of his masbnic bretbren , attired in . ^^"^ VJi mourning , he having acted as ^ treasurer fojiiwfeow ^ mU vi years to the Lodge Minerva , 377 . - Tty ^ W&V&K 4 t * On Monday last , after a W day |» jy # «| €± Eliza , daughter of Mr . Matthew fiootfiiti ^^^ A ^^ aged 17 . ' :. '¦; . " ^ ^^^^^^ V ^ # iXt On-Saturday last , Mary , wife of ^^ l ^ diiy ^ SJ ^ worth , ofClajtonj aged 60 . ^^ A ^ & ^ WwWa-

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      TO THE EDITORS OF THE NORTHERN STAR . Gentlemen , —On the 4 th instant there appeared in your Star , a letter , signed " a Hudder » field Tradesman , containing two distinct allegations against me . Ihe first , that two children who had been working in my ' mil . shewed the writer their back * which were shamefully marked and beaten by a huge Strap ; and the second , that the said children along with others in my employment , were worked ten minutes per day more than the law allow * , or cheated ten minutes daily . A letter nearly similar appeared in the Intelligencer , on the same day , with the same signature attached . On the 11 th inst . I replied through the lntelligenerto this anonymous

      , somebody , culling upon him to come forward to substantiate the accusations he has thus publicly made ; and , Gentlemen ^ I have looked carefully through the columns ot the Star and Intelligencer , but the Huddersfield Tradesman , is non estinvesfus , nor can I find any communication on the subject , either under an assumed or real name . ] have only to request you , Gen'lemen , to give up the name o " t the anthic , in order that public and single-handed justice , for which you so strenuously contend , may be meted out to me , as well as the rest of the people of England . V I am , Gentlemen , Your most obedient Servant ,

      WILLIAM CHAMBERS . P . S . A reply , by as early a post as convenient to yourselves , will oblige , W . C . [ We can assure Mr . Chambers that the letter in question was verified to us by a respectable individual , who , we h ^ ve no doubt , will now 8 ee the the propriety of immediately avowing himself , and commuuicating with Mr . Chambers on the subject . We certainly think he ought to do so . —Eds . ]

      DEWSBTJRV . New Poor Law . ——Being . somewhat recovered from the overpowering emotion produced by the threatening appearance of the ritlemen , and the menacing manoeuvres of the cavalry ,- ^ my knuckles being somewhat relieved of the tremendous pain occasioned by the blows of the sturdy police , and the acute smarting of the wounds inflicted by my venerable fathers in the ( iospel ( the Wesleyan local preachers ) being somewhat abated ^ with some degree of composure , 1 sit . to write a few painful but undeniable facrs . I had intended to have written a lengthened account of the proceedings of the memorable 20 th , but knowing that your usual

      correspondei . t , whose veracity is unquestionable , will give you a faithful detail of the whole , and knowing that you like short communications , 1 shall pass over the madness of the magistrates , the atrocities of the nonce , and the inhuman conduct of some of our fellow-townsmen , and confine myself to the barbarous conduct of those men who call themselves the 'Vmessengeys of peace to guilty men . " These are James the draper and Jossy the painter , concerning whom much might be said . For though I have been a vvesleyan . many , years , and conseqaently am familiar with every thing uncharitable and tyrannical ; yettwosucb . hard-hearted , unrelenting tyrants W i * "AW linkedrj ohnny

      J ^^^ ^ tie draper and Jimmy the hatter , who , Suited , form the most accomplished party of despots that ever did or ever ( can exist . These men were special constables—sworn in for a special purpose—to enforce a detested law , and it our throats were not ™ L £° Ugh =, & ^ ive it , they were resolved to " ^ e tbem a little wid er by the application of their shillelahg ; they went round the town like moristew , insulting and driving the populace , who had gathered round to , se « the soldiers ; and if atany time Srt ^ T Person a severe blow witll their btaft they failed not to do it . Jossy was observed to ^ f ^ " ^ " ^ ' Wvappeared to be the 1 create

      , tl . - fd-SSv a distnrbanceiin order that someof tbeirfellow-townsraen mightbe arreated a . dsecare ^ d by the police . These are the professed t ^ achen , of the peacefnl Gospel of Jesus Chmf and perhaps , as earfy ^ . next sfabbath wl"S ' bSr some of them . declanng , withea : sanctified look and s . leron voice , J' As ye meke , so shall it be meted UI Y 68 ' ^ ^ Mr ^ O'ConnoV told S t £ m £ ¦ & ¦ V Lettne : ^ a 83 growbefore their doors " ? w * if 4 Jos » ygpamt a tub / nor bay a yard of tape _ ot James or Johnnv . nor etAn « i ^ , v , iw i , a-

      for J ™' * wife * bind ; buV w ^ ik ^' t )/ theirdi ^ gusting h ypocrisy they are courting the favour of the great , let us teach them that their livelihood is in a g ^ at measure dependant upon the poor . If they will not serve ns , let them starve .

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Aug. 25, 1838, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1020/page/5/