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    • s» STATE OF THE COUNTBV.
    • X.OUGHBOHOTJGH.
    • DEATH*.
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      . Norths ** Uhior . —Tfcft members of th « Northern Uniom met at tin house of Mr . Peter Hoey on Saturday last , Mr . John Valluce-. in the chair , Th % re was a good attendance of member * , many of whom tdirawd the meeting oa the propiety of sending a delegate to Millbridge , oa the following Monday . On the notion of Mr . Arthur Colling , seconded by Mr . Peter Hoey , Mr . John Vatiance wu appointed to attend as delegate at Millbridge oa Mo&day the 14 th instant : after which

      it wu agreed to send the turn of £ 14 as the first instatantt to tha National Bent , as al * o the sun of £ 6 fnm the "Worsbro * Common Northern Union , t # be lodged in the hands of die treasurer of the "West Biding , and to be forwarded hy him to London at tke proper time . The Union met again on Monday last , Mr . Peter Hoey in the chair . The collectors handed in the different sams collected since the last meeting . The collections continue to gire \ satis fictioB .

      Wxatbrs' Mextihg . —A public meeting of file wearers of thw town was held at Mr . Joseph Crabtree ' a oa Tuesday last , to take into consideration the best means to assist the tenant * of Mr . Peckett , who hav « received notice to quit his houses because they refuse to » ork for less wages tha * are paid by the other masters of the town . The meeting » m addressed t y Maws . Richard Taylor , Ambrose Burnett , aad others , after which the fallowing wsoluaoB wan put aad eamrd : - "That Mr . Pal . freymaa he consulted by Peter Hoey and Thomas Bon * to-morrow , while b * is in Barnsley , and should he not attend , that they proceed to Sheffield to meet him tltere "

      Claytok "West . —The members of the Northern Union of Clayton West hold their meetings at Mr . Samuel Lile ' s Great Boom , Commercial Inn , every Monday night , at eight o ' clock .

      An Inhtjmx-s Fatbbr , —On Saturday afternoon about four o ' clock , an alarm : was caused at tke OW Mill , near Barniley , by a number of person * l » ll « wrh » g a sweep , satoed" Wb . . -Woo d , who had a child with him , the neighbours stating that he bad oeen beating his wife , and attempdag to drown the child in the Old Dyke . He was prevented of his inhuman purpose , and execrations were plentifully he&p « d upon him on his road borne .

      PAT . TPA X , National Bbxt . —Two perron waited upon an innkeeper not an hundred miles from Mytbolmroyd , to solicit hia subscription to theNadonalReht , when he presented the municipal donation of a half , penny ' . ! Serious Accident . At Tuel-kae , neai Sowerby-hridge , « n the 11 th inst ., a young » arj named Charles Clay , fell off a hay-mow and pitched npon hi « bead , and was so dreadfully injured that he died in aboat » n bonr .

      ¦ National Bb > -t . —We are requested to state that owing to a misunderstanding , the Halifax Radicals iid not send to the meeting of delegates tie amount of their collection * for the general Con-Temion ef the industrious classes . Between twenty and t&irty pounds will be sent to the next meeting . * Mklaxcholt Catastrophe . —On Monday last , the 14 th inst ., as two of the men who were working at the tunnel , now forming for the accom modation of carriages which sxa to pass on the railroad when complete at Sowerby Bridge , near thht town , they were so severely injured as to cacse death shortly after .

      House Bbba-kisg . —During the ni ght of yesterday week , tbe h <» Bse of Mr . Heoblethwaite , innkeeper , at Pine Berry Hill , near tai * town , was broken into by some villain or villains , who stole a ham and a quantity of tobacco . On the Monday erenk-g previous , when tbe late stoTm was raging so much in that part of the town , one of the window shatters got broke and some thieves entered , bat it is supposed they mnst have been distarbed at the time , as they decamped without taking anything away . ¦ Ktkg Cross . —During tbe night of Sunday last , some person or persons killed a sheep in a field near this place , belonging to Mr . John Thomas , butcher , and took the two hind and one fore quarters , leaving the rest in the fieid .

      B&ABFO&D . Horton . —On the morning of Tuesday last , the good Radicals of Hortonbeld a public meeting in the large room of the Fleece Inn , kept by Air . Baler ; Mr . Burrtws , an old veteran , in tbe chair . The greatest unanimity prevailed , and the meeting was addressed by Mean . Buaey , Harnef , Rider , Thornton , and Jackson . Tbe sentiments of tbe gpeakers were heartily responded to by tae assembly , after which they peaceably retired to their employment . Northern Uxiox . —We understand that tbe metpng of this body will take place in the Odd Fellow ' s Hall , on Monday week , tbe 28 th instant at tbe usual time , when a good attendance w requested .

      Moses Sugden again . —We have been informed that a young man , named Win . Hesling , ef this town , lost , an the 29 th of October last , a pair of trowrers ana a waistcoat . Suspicion attached itself t » & woman who absconded , the young man Ttry naturally ctnnmunicated bis loss to Mr . Sugden , thinking that be was one of the most likely persons to transact tbe business . Tbe woman wag arrested on the l * t day of January xnd a pair of trowsers and a waistcoat found at Mr . Brumfit ' s pawn shop , left in pledge-by the prisoner . When they were produced , thte prosecutor was asked if he could swear to the articles then prodnced . In reply , he said that be should not like to * wear to them unless the tailor wonld

      first swear to the making of tbem for the prosecutor , which on being brought up , be refused to -do , and therefore the other declined , and , in consequence , the case was dismissed . Tbi . « so chagrined the notorious Moses , that he sent in a bill to the young man , claiming 17 s . 6 d . for endeavouring to appreiend a felon , which tbe young man very properly refused . He was then summoned , and appeared at our Court House on Wednesday , when the Magistrates convicted him in tie sum claimed , and -costs , 4 ? . Here we hare a pretty gample , of Magisterial justice . A felony committed , information given to a constable , and because a coBviction did not follow , they bring a charge , and secure a conviction against the man wbe bad been robbed .

      SICHBXOSTS . Sabbath School . —On Monday evening last a yery excellent and impressive sermon was preached in the Independent Chapel , Richmond , to a crowded congregation , by the Bev . James Parsons of York , from Joahna , ¦ ekap . xx , t . 9 ; after which'a collection . was made for the benefit of tbe Sabbath School connected with that place of worship . Richmond Assembly . — On Tuesday evening list a ball was held at Mr . Hill's , the King ' s Head Inn , Richmond , which was numerously attended , and nothing could exceed the spirit -wiib which tbe dancing was kept tip . Tbe Richmond Quadrille Band , led by Mr . B . Forster , was employed , and performed deligbtfally , and the whole terminated at four o ' clock in the morning .

      SABinraTOV , Fatal Accidbht . —On Sunday afternoon , as a little grrl , Eliza Kay , aged gix years , daughter of Josb . Kay , lamplighter , was goine along the Dam side , with some dough to tbe bakehouse ; she is supposed to have walked too near tbe sid > of the Dam and had fallen in , being discovered in tbe water some time after by Mr . Button tbe police superintendant , who first obgerred the basket the child had the dough in ; op observing which , be concluded some one was in the water , and on fnrtber search tbe child was found quite dead ; Dr . Nixon , was in immediate attendance and used the means usually adopted in rack euef , bat without effect .

      Polici Oraicx . —J . Gent , a man lately employed by Mr . Thompson , was broug ht op charged with absconding aad taking » way h » master ' s property ; he endeavored to proTe asortef par tnership existed between Mr . Thompson and hfm , but was -unsuccessful , the magistrate * holding 'him to bail , to take his trial at the ensuing assizes . Assault . —Johm Harrison , collector of poorrates , was convicted of assaulting a poor woman named Johnson , aad fiBed 2 s . 6 d . and costs .

      Police Vigilaxcb , —It i « reported that the police officers when on duty last week , stumbled on afewtornip parings , which turnip parings appeared rather large—it is said they went into several houses in the neighbourhood of tim _ psirings , to see where they had got the turnips from—whether they looked into the pot boiling en the fire it is not stated .

      HULL FraE-ARHS . —The dangeroms practice of using fire arms is becomiag very prevalent in the suburbs of this town , . to the no small annoyance of the peaceable inhabitants . Tbe joung sparks wb * o are so fond of playing at this gamt , ought to know that there is danger in such sport . Mr . M'Manus made a complaint to the Mayor the other day , on the subject , and his worship directed the police to endeavour to pat a stop to . the nuisance ,

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      Nsw Docx . —That -moat patriotic body of oW ladies , the Hall Dock Company , have at length rewired on making a new dock , and widenrnr the entrant * to the Hurnber and Jnnction Dock * , so as to admit the large steamer * which are now compelled to remain in the roads , or in the baran . With that care , howew for the peace aad quiet of the town , which has always distinguished them , they have rejected the most favourable site which could have been chosen the west foreshore , which would have

      been contiguous to the other doeks , and tbe railway , and have chosen that which is the most inconvenient which could have been selected , that east of the Garrison , more thin a mile from the centre of general traffic ; and which will , if the project be carried into effect , be of ruinous consequences to those who hare invested their capital in trading concerns in the old town . The Hull Gothanite * may yet find that all tbe game is not in their own hands . We hope the Hull Town Council will do their duty in this important affair .

      Launch . —On tbe 3 rd instant , a fine vessel , to be called tbe Winderviere , with poop deck , quarter galleries , and figure-bead , was launched from tbe yard of Mr . E . Gibson . She i « 312 tons , new measurement , and is designed to sail between Liverpool and Bombay . Independent Ordbr of Rechabites . — This ' new and important order is daily increasing in numbers and utility . The desire to join societies for mutual benefit , has rapidly increased during tbe

      past * even years . As such societies are at present constituted , they offer strong temptation to indulge in large potations j but from this the Bechabite tents are entirely free . Tbe two teits at Hull are making steady progress , and we are happy to state that on Monday , tbe 7 tb instant , a female tent , called , we believe , "The Teetotaller ' s Refuge , " was opened at tbe bouse or Mr AUeock , Sewerlane . We siacerely wish prosperity to this excellent undertaking .

      Charity . —On Wednesday last the Warden and Brethren of the Trinity-house , presented a secdnd donation of coalg and money to the numerous outpen « ioners of that establishment Hull Temperancb Society . -At tbe usual weekly meeting of this increasing and important society a considerable number signed the tee-total pledge . The meeting was one of the best temperance meetings we ever witneg <« ed ; we are happy to know that the interest attached to tbe tempt-ranee cause in Hull is decidedly on the increase . The yonths society is making a ' rapid progress .

      Death from Drunkenness . —As some persons were going from Couingbam to Hull market , on Tuesday last , they perceived something in the water which proved to be the body of a man who had been seen in Cottingham on tbe previous day ; his name ig Frank T adman , by trade a cooper . The deceased was given to habits of intemperance , and it is supposed that when intoxicated he fell into the ditch , and not being able to get out he was starved to death .

      MANCHESTER * Aurora Borealis—There was a splendid display of thi * meteorological p-benomencm on Monday evening last , thongh from the general prevalence of thick cloud * , it was visible but for a short time , and probably not many persons bad an opportunity of witnessing tbe most striking portion of ir . From an early hour in the evening there was a very strong glow of light near tbe northern horizon , which continued unchanged ( when it was visible through the clouds ) , a very brilliant column of htht shot up in the eastern horizon , and , after appearing in several

      different forms , rapidly assumed the appearance of the limb of an immen . « e arch passing near the zenith . In a few minutes afterwards the western limb also made its appearance , and the two uniting formed a very brilliant bnt rather irregular arch of yellowish light , apparently fir * or nix degrees to the south of th » town . In ie * * than a quarter of an hour afterwards , die sky was covered with thick clouds , which entirely cbscureu tbe hrch ; and we did not see it again during the evening . At eleven o ' clock the sky was clear , but tbe arch bad then disappeared , though the glow of light in the northern horizon continued unabated .

      Stealing prom Carts . —On Thursday evening week , Lipsett and M'Mullen , ef toe Manchester > olice , seeing a su ? picir > us looking man walking up Port-street , with a large bundle on his shoulder * , followed him into Stepbenson ' * Square ; and asked him where he bad got bis bundle ? He replied , that he was employed by a man to carry it for him , but bje did not know who tbe man wag . The officer * took him into custody , and , from subsequent inquiries , discovered that the parc « l , which contained fight or nine pieces of grey cotton , bad been stolen from a can , standing in Market-street , belonging tn Mr . Hulme , calico-printer , Medlock Vale . The man , whose name is William Thorp , was brought n » al the New Bailey on Monday , when the above circumstances were -stated , and be was committed for trial .

      ROCHDALE . The Late Storm . —About 800 trees , some of an age standing , have been torn up or blown down on the estate of R . G . Hopwood , near this town . Contitialities . —On Monday , 80 members of tbe Loyal Cronometer ( No . 114 ) Lodge of Ancient For&fters sat down to an excellent dinner in celebration of their anniversary , at the Clock Face Inn , Mr . Thomas MilL « , host . After the table was cleared , it was proposed , " that as we have a female to govern these realms , we nominate the fair Bex to preside over the convivialities of tbe evening . " Accordingly , Mrs . Alice Stansfield was called to preside at tbe bead , and " Little Ned ' s wife ' at the

      Dot torn of the room . To the honor of tbe parties called to preside tbe evening was ! -pent in the greatest harmony and conviviality , no one daring to disobey tbe hammers of the fair president * . Same day , the King Edward III LJdge of Independent Odd Fellows , No . 40 " , M . U ., celebrated their anniversary at the Wool Pack Inn , Drake Street . A sumptuous dinner was provided by the host , Mr . John Isherwood , of which 90 members and 40 females partook . Tbe remainder of the day was spent in harmony and brotherly love , not a jarring string being beard during the convivialities of the evening . At a late honr the company departed to tbtir homes , satisfied with tbe festivities of the night . Same

      day , the Loyal Order of the Ancient Druids , No . 35 held their annnal festival at Br . James Wood ' s , Mason ' s Arms , School Lane . After 43 of tbe brethren , and a number of their wires , had partook of an excellent dinner , P . A . Robert Holt was called to tbe chair , when mirth and harmony prevailed amongst tbe assembly to a late hour . Jan . 14 , the Loyal Order of Shepherds , Rochdale district , h « ld their quarterly meeting at the bouse of Mr . Thomason , Golden Lion Inn , Shawforth . Tbe business of tbe meeting was transacted with tbe greatest harmony and goodwill . By the reports of the delegates , tbe aocirty is in a very flourishing * tate . The district officers were re-elected to serve another year in the approbation of their past services .

      Radical Lecture . —On Monday last , the Radical Association held a public meeting in the Association School Room , Lower Place , when Mr . James Taj lor gave an excellent lecture on the present crisig , w ~ hicb was attended by a crowded and attentive assembly . Rochdali Theatre . —This place of amusement opened , for the first time this season , on Monday night last , under tbe management of Mr . Egerton , when tbe trag ' edy of Macbeth was acted . The charge for admittance has been considerably reduced below that of W-ner years .

      A Scoundrel . —On Saturday night last , a man named Samuel Blair , a ganger on tbe railway near Rochdale , obtained £ 70 from bis employer , and went with big partner into a room to count up the men ' s time in their employ . As soon as tbe partner had taken up tbe pen to write , Blair rese from the table , uying , I will go down stairs to see bow Frank ' s time js ( one of their men ) . In a few minutes David , the partner , went to seek him , bat tbe bird was flown , and has not been heard of # ince , leaving the poor men in their employ destitute of tbe means of paying off their provision scores . One Miss Betty Cn er , a shopkeeper , is minus £ 27 , another £ 10 , &c . Only a month ajto , another of the same tribe " cut bis stick " with £ 70 in a similar way , and then the same Miss Cryer was minus £ 26 by the flight .

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      Merthtr- Tydtil . At a meeting of the Working Men ' s Association it was resolved : — 41 That this Association regards the proceedings of the "Whig government relative to the arrest of Mr . Stephens as a declaration on their part of hostility to tb « rig hts and liberties ef tbe working classes , and this Association expresses its cordial sympathy with Mr . Stephens , and will to the utmost of its power * aid him to withstand the malic * and persecution of his enemies . " " That the members of this Association will now enter into a penny subscription towards defraying the expenses of his arrest and forthcoming trial , and they srrongly recommend tbe Working Meu ' 8 Associations of Wales to follow their example . "

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      Barnsley . —At » meeting of the Nurthern Union , holden at the house of Mr . Peter Hoey , on tbe 14 th in * t ., it was unanimously resolved , on th » motion of Mr . Arthur Collins , seconded by Mr . Thomas Hustler , " That we look upon the persecution of the Rev . J . R . Stephens by the Vf bigs as an over-act of treason against the working people of these realms—that we regard the persecutors of tbe Rev . J . R . Stephens as the . enemies of God and man —and that we are determined to defend the Rev . J . R . Stephens in e very possible way ; with heart , head , puree , and all our strength , rf needed . "

      Rochdale . —At a meeting held in the Radical Association Rooms , on the 13 th inst ., delegates atttnded from Whitworth , Spodand , Lowerpjace , Middleton , and other places in the district . The following was unanimously ordered . ' "That Mr . James Taylor , oar delegate to the National Convention , receive the sum of £ 30 , for 6 ia own private purss , out of the collections in the District Treasurer ' s hand , the sum already collected being more than £ 50 , and that whenever he it in want of niorw he shall receive it at call . " 2 . " That this meeting be empowered to call a public meeting in Rochdale , as soon at possible , to take into consideration the persecution of tbe Rev . J . R . Stephens . " 3 . VTq 1 « meetiog perfectly agrees with tbe resolution pawed at the Manchester Delegate , held on Monday luxt , ' advising all monies nued for tbe National Re at to remain in the hands of such local treasurers , as are appointed , until called for by the National Convention . '"

      Liverpool . —At a meeting of tbe Liverpool Working Men ' s Association , held iu the Association Room , John ' s Lane , on Monday evening last , Mr . John Robinson in the chair , the following resolution * were unanimously agreed to—1 st . " That we yiew the mean truckling policy of Mr . O'Connell with the utmost disdain , and are of opinion that the object sought by the Precursor Society is only to benefit a very small portion of the community , and thereby rivet the chains of slavery Still faster on the gTeat body of the people , and that so long as it is uuder his guidance it will uever be directed towards tbe attainment of the rights of the people who , by his sacrifice of the forty-shillings freeholders in order to obtain power , and , having obtained it , by his denunciations of the English Radical * , and hi * attack on the Trades Union * , has clearly demonstrated that he is the most deadly enemy of the working classes of any public man iu existence . 2 nd . " That we aTe determined

      to support those brave Champions of Universal Suffrage , Messrs . O'Connor and Stephens , with our money , our voice ? , and our right arms , if necessary , so long as they continue the uncompromising advocates of the above principles . "—3 rd . " That tbe above resolutions be sent to the Northern Star for insertion . " Halifax . —On Saturday evening last , in the largM room of the Labour and Health Inn , in Southtfate , in this town , the annexed resolution was moved , seconded , and carried : — "Tfaat we view with indignation the tyrannical conduct of the VV nigs , and the no less censurable conduct of Daniel O'Connell and the Sham Radicals , it being evidently tbe intention of b « tb partie * to lead or drive trie country into a state of anarchy and confusion : we , therefore , resolve to do all in our power to preserve

      peace , law , and order ; and while we are determined not to commit a breach of the peace , we are equally determined that others shall not commit a breach ot the peace upon us with impunity , if we can avoid it by any means in our power . For this pun use , we consider it to be both our privilege and our duty to be prepared to defend our persons , and that of our wives and families , our country and Constitution , against open and secret enemies , whether foreign or domestic ; and that while we venerate the memories of the Sydney * and tbe Hampdens of bygone days , and eulogise the patriots of tbe present day , xuch an F . O'Connor , J . R . Stephens , J . B . O'Brien , and other * , we must view with mingled feelings of pity aud contempt the willing or timid slaves who would lay down and let the tyrants ride roughshod over them . "

      - Bristol . —Ata meeting of tbe Working Men ' s Association , Bedriiinster , on Monday evening , the 7 th of January , 1839 , Mr . Chivers in the chair , it was moved by Mr . C . Earle , and seconded by Mr . Pitman , and carried unanimousl y : — " That in tbe opinion of this meeting , the arrest of the Rev . J . R . Stephens is unjust , and only intended to prevent the attainment of Universal Suffrage , and that this meeting is determined to stand by him , come what may . "

      Clayton West . —At a numerous meeting of the Clayton West Northern Union , assembled in the large room of the Commercial Inn , Wm . Winn in the chair , the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : — " That we , tbe Members of tbe Northern Union , Clajton West , do pledge our-Kelvt * to support Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., the Rev . i . R . Stephen * , and the rest of the patriotic members of the National Convention , in every legal way they may think best adapted to obtain the rights of the people , as embodied in the Charter . "

      We are also happy to learn that tbe Petition has obtained a fair sample of signatures ; and the labouring population of this secluded district are generally contributing cheerfully to the National Rent . Nottingham . —At a meeting of tbe Democratic Association , held at the Fox , Old Gla ^ s-houae-street , on Monday evening last , ana which was numerously attended , the following resolutions were recom " - mended by the provisional committee , and unanimously agreed to : —1 . " That we , t"he members of the Nottingham Democratic Association , view with tbe deepest regret the division that has lately taken place amongst the ranks of the Reformers in . Birmingham and Edinburgh , anil we hereby declare our abhorrence of isueb conduct ; and we further declare , that

      we will not join in the ranks of any such miscreants as that political apostate , Daniel O'Connell , or those sham- Radical , the Rev . Mr . Brewoter , Mr . A . Duncan , or any of the O'Connell sham-Radical portion of the Birmingham Council . "—2 . " That Mr . Feargus O'Connor , and the Rev . Joreph Rayner Stephens , are worthy of tbe support of every lover of his country ' 8 freedom , and we are determinod to stand by them and their trusty colleagues , so long as they go on in tbe straight-forward course of policy they have hitherto pursued—and that should they at any time be arrested and incarcerated for the advocacy of our rights , we do hereby pledge ourselves to procure their liberty at the expense of our pockets ; and , should that and every other

      means fail , we will , rather than one hair of their heads be injured , shed the last drop of our heart ' s blood , and at the expense of our lives , set tbem at liberty ; and we will follow the good advice of the Rev . Mr . Stephens , and prepare for the worst , and get arms for our protection , —not to break the peace , or spill blood , but to prevent our enemies from doing so . "—3 . " That Mr . Richard Oastler is worthy of the thanks of every working man , woman , and child in Great Britain and Ireland , for his » t-aightforward , honest , and manly vindication of the ill-used and suffering factory children , and the abominable poor law destruction bill ; and we will stand by him in all his exertions on behalf of the suffering poor working classes . "— 4 . " That we view tbe arrest of the Rev . Joseph Rayner Stephens as a despicable echeme of the Whigs and Tories , got up for the

      purpose of causing disorder in our ranks , but we pledge ourselves ( as we admire the principles he advocates ; to enter into subscriptions in hia behalf ; and , if anything more should be required , we pledge ourselves to be at our post . "—5 . " That a delegate meeting of the counties of Nottingham , Leicester , and Derby , be held on Monday , the 28 th of January 1839 , at the Fox and Hounds , Carter-gate , Not . tingham ; the chair to be taken at tw « lve o ' clock precisely , to co-operate with our Northern brethren , and to aid and assist the members of the Convention in tbeir forth-coming struggle . "—6 . "That a vote of thankB be given to the Editors of the Northern Star , the Operative , the Champion , and tbe whole of the Radical press ; also to the Ripht Hon . Lord Ranclitf , and Henry Paine , M . D ., for their feanlv advocacy of the people ' s rights . "

      Female PoLrncAL Union . —A public meeting of th * Female Political Union was held on Monday ev . tung Iwt , in the Urge room , » t tbe Loni » Philip , Woolpack-lane—Mm . Host in the ckuir—when the following resolutions were nnmimooBly passed : —1 st . Proposed by Mrs . Wjnnrll , » nd seconded b y hit * . Lilley— " Tb » t this meeting deeply dtploi * the dissention which at present prevails amongst the leader and section * of the people , who profess to advocate the People ' * Charter , which appear * to iu to have originated in misconception in the language used by Messrs . Stephens and O'Connor , which instead of being explained in a friendl y tone has perhaps been criticised too Tuhl y , and ha * aguin been replied to with too much awperity , and has tended to produce a » tate of public feeling highly injurious to the cause of the oppressed millions . Ahd this meeting earnestly hope * that means will bo t » kea by tbe Birmingham Council and the Leader * ef the Northern Radicals ( the whole of whom thi *

      meeting believe * to be sincere friend * of the people ) to heal thu present breach by mutual explanation and concession , to that the whole of the masse * mav be brougkt to act together for the attainment of the People ' * Charter . " 2 nd . Proposed by Mr » . Savage , and seconded by Mr * . Baroett . — " That tbi * meeting -view * with indignation the present pro *; cation of thft people ' s champion , the Her . J . R . SUpbmLand hopes he will persevere in the course he ha * hitherto puraned , a * his able advocacy of tha working men ' * rights hag e » rne < for himself an imperishable renown , struck terror into tbe heart * of onr oppressors , and entitled him tn the gratitude and snpp » rt 01 all the working elasaes , and we will lone neither time , talent , nor expense , to support Mr . Stephen * , a * we consider him worthy of our most strenon * effort * to usswt him . "' 3 rd , Proposed by Mrs . Mill » , and seconded bv Mis' Little . "That the above resolutions be printed in the Northern Star a * d Operatize newspapers .

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      BABi » oi , D 8 ^ ripK >~ On Monday 1 m % , * Radical Awoclation wu formed at Barnoldiwick , village about five mile * from Colne . For « ome time they have bad a newsroom , and have at preieat nobly come forward to « w « ll the tanks of their patriotic countrymen . A meeting was held in their newg . room , and such wan the interest manifested on the occarion that great number * could not obtain adm » fcioD . Mr . Christopher Robert * waa unanimously

      called to the chair , who opened the bu 4 new § of the meeting . A re » olution : was moved by Mr . John Stowe , and seconded b y Mr . William Green , and passed with acclamation , to support the National Petition , and to use the utmost exertions to swell the National Eent and support the Convention . The meeting was afterwards addressed by Messrs . Smith , Mooney , and Stowe , from Colne , and there is every prospect of this place being lively in the cause of Radicalism .

      , Hkckmondwikb . —At a meeting of the Heckmondwike Democratic Association , it was unanimously resolved , —Int . ' " That we , as a body , view wfch indignation and disgust the treacherous , base , anil abominable attack made by the enemies of the working claase . * , upon , their ever . sympathising friend and Christian Minister , the Rey . Josephf Rayner Stephens . "—2 . "That we place the greatest confidence in Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., 'the great champion of the right * of the people J and while be continues to advocate our cause , we will support him eveni unto death . "

      New Mills , North Derbyshire . —In compliance with an invitation given to Mr . Deegan , by the Radicals of New Mills , North Derbyshire , that gentleman on Monday last , delivered an excellent address in the Radipal Association room to a numerous assembly , which gave Huch general satisfaction that he wast requested to stay and address them again on Tuesday evening , when the room was crowded almost to suffocation ; after an opening address from Mr . Gilt , the chairman , Mr . Deegan delivered a very able and eloquent speech , to the great ' 8 dti ! ifaction of all parties prexent , when the following resolutions were passed unanimously : — 1 . " That this meeting request Mr . John DeeSan , of Stalybridge , to represent their interests in the National Convention , and that this meeting pledge themnelves to support the said Convention as far as

      regards pecuniary support to the utmost extent of their power . " 2 . " That we the Radicals of New Mills , take this opportunity of expressing our sinctre and heart ' . ek thanks to thoce able and unflinching patriots Mr . Feargus O'Connor and the Rev . Joseph Rayner Stephens , and that we are determined to support them to the death if necessary . " 3 . "That this meeting express their sincere thanks to Mr . Det-Kan , for his visit to New Mills , and endeavouring to awHke the people from the political slumber : * to a knowledge of their real state ., and likewise to shew them the way to get what they are so much in warn of , Universal Suffrage . " 4 "That these resolutions be sent to the Northern Star , and the editor be respectfully requested to insert them . " The last resolution was moved by Mr . R . Garratt , a veteran in the cause of Radicalism , and 85 years of age .

      Daventhy . —At a meeting of the Daventry Working Men ' s Association , the following resolution * were agreed to :- « 1 . That this meeting has the fulest confidence in Messrs . F . O'Connor , Stephen ? , &c . 2 . Thatthis meeting views the late attack oa Mr . F . O'Connor , and the Rev . J . R . Stephens , at Birmingham , by Mr . Edmonds , &c , as unjust and uncalled for . 3 . That this meeting viewn with dispuut the conduct of Daniel O'Connell , towards the working men of England , and that no working men ought to nave any confidence in him . "

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      , 1 P . — ¦ - - PUBLIC MEETING AT QUEENS HEAD , C NEAR BRADFORD . On Tuesdny last , the inhabitants of this place were enlivened by an excellent band of music perambulating the vlllnjjeV playing mnrtiai air * , until near twelve o ' clock , when they took the road to Bradford , accompanied b y several hundred people , 10 escort a number of gentlemen , who were expected to attend a public meeting , to be held at twelsv o clock , and a ' dinner to Feargns O'Connor , Esq ., in the evening ; About a mile from the place they TvV ?* Mr * ? ' ¦ Bo «* y . Mr . J . G . Harney , Mr . w . Thornton , and a number of other gentfi-men , who on makiug their appearance , wer » greeted with loud cheers . A procession was immediately formed ,

      neaaeu oy an excellent band belonging th « village , and with three banners floating on the breeze , they moved toward * the place of meeting , bem * Kreeted on the * ay by a hearty cheer oi the cottager * . Indeed , labour appeared , for one day at least , to be forgotten , for eveu the women put on their best apparel and fhouied a holiday . After arriving at theHalt-way House , the guests partook of some refreshment , and then proceeded to the hustings , which were placed in an area nt the end ot the public room , from thr » e to four thousand people immediately foimed one dense mass in front , and tbe bu « iie « ts commenced by th « DroDOMne and

      « ecou . m . g , and carrying of a motion , that Mr . P . Uuusey should preside as chairman over that meeting . The Chairman then came lorwurd and oueneu the busings of the meeting , by laying down , in n clear and explicit manner , the wrongs under which the working clauses of this conntry groaiied , directing their attention to - the neoetwky of % removal of the cau * - » eeiierufiug * uch evjl * , it ever they wished to occupy that position in society which nature iutended they shonld do ; aTter which he made a forcible appeal to the middle classes of society of whom a good number were present , condemiiin the want of sympathy manifested by them with th £

      working classes wbo laboured for ttiem ; and coneluded a long address by a forcible appeal to this clasM , to come forward and assist the working men to gam the de > irabl « object—Universal Suffriige . Mr . William Thob ? iton next came forwnrd to move tbe first resolution , and in awry eloquent speech , the rapidity in the delivery of which rendered u impossible for us to give an accurate report of , ae reviewed the > acta of the Whig Miuistry with great ability , and exposed them in a manner highly creditable to himself and satisfactory to ' the assembly . He next alluded to the arrest of the Rev J R Stepheus , aud declared that it was because that geujem aii' was a good man and a real Christian , and taught the ival truths of the Bible , that he wag arrested . After alluding iu strong terms to the Poor Law Amendment Act , and the infant murdering system of * Marcus , " he concluded amidst the loud cheers ol the people , by moviias" the following rp-oi . f .

      hoii ; - ' lhat we regard the arrest of the Rev . J . U . Stephens as an ebullition of the fiendish fury of the 'base , bloody , and brutal' Whig faction , on thnt noble and eloquent patriot , portending their futuie designs with respect to all who boldly and nndanntedly stand in defence of the oppressed millions of thus empire . Hoping to excite tbe nuwses to a premature display ot physioal force before their organisation is complete and their power invincible , so as to enable thenii to crush the pre > ent movement , and rivet us m endless bondage . We will not be the aggressors in a . physical-force contest , but if that devoted friend of the people benot liberated , and force , resorted to on their part , we will strain » vBr » naria

      —eveu to death will we go , if necessary—until they bq hooted from the fact * of the earth . " iMr . William Rider came forward to second the resolution , which he considered to be one of very great importance , and deserving the consideration of every man , ot every woman , and of every child . He very ably contended that Mr . Stephens was the friend of ail , and that it was their duty to support him bv every means in their power . Mr . G . J . Harney next came forward , and was received with loud cheers . He spoke for a considerable , time , and with good effect , on the necessity of union and determination , on the part of the people , to secure their rights in the present ^ struggle ; after -which he entered at great length into the care of Mr . Stephens , and concluded b y an earnest appeal to the women to do their _ duty in this business us the best mode ot

      securing success . ,-. - Mr . Sutcliff , from Halifax , next came forward to ^ moye the second resolution , which was to the following effect : — "That this meeting views the attainment of Universal , SufTmje as the great p alladium of human liberty , and do hereby pFedge themselves to assist by every means in their power the efforts of the Conventional Delegate * to secure the same . ' The speaker entered into a very lengthened argument to prove the natural and abstract nght of th « whole people to the possession of the elective franchise , and exhorted thena to a determined perseverance in the coinse they had adopted , not fearing but that they would , accomplwn that for which they contended , and thud secure the happiness of themselves and their posterity . Mr . L . Barker , from Shelf , seconded the resoluUon m a speech which did infinite credit to th « speaker : in tUe course of which he displayed a verv correct

      Knowledge of the position of the working clasws and their amelioration . This gentleman referred to the people ot the United States of America , amongst whom he has for sometime Tesided , and proved the necessity of a Democratic form of Government to secure the interests of the people . This resolution-was very ably supported by Mr . Clakkson , solicitor , of Bradford , who very humorously elucidated the present electoral system fey reference to the claims made by certain parties to the right of voting , an d which claims , including tour persons , were decided good , on the ground ol each possessing a * tiare W a certain privy connected with their teparatu dwellings . The motion was tuen put and carried by acclamation . Mr . Pitklethly , from Huddersfield , then rose to move a vote ol tUanis to ilie cliinrinuu , and delivered

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      an excellent speech on the c * w of Mr . Stephens and the damnable tendencies of the New Poor-Laws . The meeting then separated , for a short time , after standing about three hour * and a half amidnt , the cold blast ofa winter ' s day , DINNER TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ .,

      AT QUEENSHEAD . On Tuesday last , the whole population of this district sat down at the various house * in Queenhead to a public dinner , —the little place van literally alive . At the Halfway House Inn , in the great room , two sets were obliged to dine , which delayed the speaking to a late hour . The tables were removed after dinner , when that consistent and gentlemanly Radical Mr . Pitkethly , merchant , of Hudderifield , was unanimously called to preside . There were present a vast concourse of well dressed females , who seemed to take a livel y interest in the proceedings . Mr . George Julian Harney , of the London Democratic Association , was hrst

      introduced to the meeting , and mnde an admirable speech upon the several topics interesting to hia auditors , he was frequently cheered in the course of his address . " The people , " was then given from the chair , and ably responded to by Peter Bussey , Esq . ; after which the heal ths of Feargns O'Connor and the Rev , J . R . Stephens were drunk amid great applause . Mr . O Connor first spoke to the toast at great length , and was followed by Mr . Clark son , solicitor , who expatiated warmly upon the merits of Mr . Stephens . " The Ladies , ' * " Universal Suffrage , " and other toasts were subsequently drank , and the evening ' s entertainment terminated to the entire satisfaction of all present . While those who were fortunate to get seats in the large room were engaged , so also were our friends below , who

      were highly editied and delighted by the speeches of Mr . William Rider , delegate for the West Riding . It is truly ^ wonderful to witness tbe the neat manner in which those poor oppressed people get up their feasts , and not less astonishing , to witness the decorum and etiquette which invariabl y prevails . Upon my soul they are better beUavea , better informed , aud more respectable than the aristocracy . The whole thing was delightful , and what is best of all the boys say they have the chimney ornaments . We regret that want of space preclndes the possibility of giving the proceedings ol this interesting meeting at greater length , but we trust , that the state of our columns , will plead oui best and sufficient excuue .

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      LOTJGHBOROUGH DISTRICT OF UNION 8 . —At a meeting of the representatives of the above Unions , held at the Society ' s Rooms , at Loughborough , on Monday last , it was unanimously resolved—1 . That in the total absence of all information , and thorough ignorance of any preconcerted plan respecting the meeting of the Conventional Delegates in London , upon the assembling of Parliament , it would be highly desirable that a meeting of the naid Delegates for the Midland Counties , Bhouln assemble without delay , at some central place in the said counties , there to concert such measures which may be eligible previous to the approaching Session :

      2 . That to carry the above resolution into effect , the delegates , aforesaid be invited to attend a meeting to be held at the Society ' s Rooms , at Lougbborough , on the 28 th instant , at ten o ' clock in the forenoon , for the above purpose . 3 . That these resolutions be transmitted to tbe Editors of tbe Northern Star , with a request that he will insert the same in that paper , and it is hoped that all those delegates wfio may see the

      same , and are not otherwise apprisedt > f the same , will consider such publication as an invitation to attend ; and they are earnestly requested , to attend accordingly . ' . ' 4 . That the several Union ? in the said Midland Counties be also invited tp send Ddfgate * from th * ir own bodies , to meet at the same ^ ftime and place , that , from a general discussion of the views and regulations of the respective Societies , a mutual good understanding and harmony uf proceeding may take place in tbe united body . By order of the Unions , T . R . Smart , District Secretary . Committee Room , Jan . 15 , 1839 .

      TOBIffOBBEK . Riots . —On Thursday , the 10 th day of January , inst ., application was made to Mr . Justice Pattefon , at Chamber * , upon a rule m'W , previously granted , to admit the Todmorden rioters to bail , which after considerable discussion , was granted on each of the prisoners entering into bis own recognizance . * , and each rinding four sufficient sureties for their personal appearances at the ensuing assizes , to answer the

      charges against them . The four Me . « sr « . Fielden , Brothers , of Waterside , near Todmorden , proposed themselves , and were accepted as sureties for all the prisoners , sixteen in number , and on Monday last , entered into the necessary recognizances before the magistrates at Todmorden , in pursuance of the Joil ^ es order . "We understand the prisoners also entered into their recognizances on Tuesday Ja . « t , and ha , ve been since discharged from custody until the assnes .

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      Anothbb AitrtJh Stbam-boat Explosion , Before we ' had time to know the full extent of the oalamttoii * dentruettofc x > f life and property of the General Browne , h becomes our painful lot to record another melancholy event which was we believe , no le » destructive—an explosion on board the steamer Augusta . The following is a hastilygathered collection of details from an authentic source : — " The Jugtuta left this port yesterday evening for Vicksburg , with the ahip JeattfieUe in tow , before she had proceeded many Biles the ship got aground , when tbe Augutia left her and made her way in a wood pile . At one place she supplied herself with four or five cards of wood , and

      Wag making for another , when the pilot , seeing some floating timber a-head , rung the bell to stop the engine . The engine was stopped till the float passed , and the pilot again niBg as the signal to g * a-head . The engineer here discovered that the engine -was at dead point , and he immediately run back to turn tbe bar , but before he bad time to return , the dreadful explosion took place . The Attgustai p one of the most fri ghtful fragments of destruction we have ever peen . The boilert and whole , machinery are rent into trifling pieces ; the social hall and its appurtenances are shattered into atoms , and nearly the entire main cabin is swept i'way , a very small portion of it next to the ladies '

      cabin being all that is left , and that in such a splitup condition a % to tell us plaiuly the dreadful extent or the explosion . The names of most of the passengers dead and missing are not yet known ; the Augusta was , however , not very full of panxengers . With our present information , we lorbear mentioning the names of son . e who were thought to be on board , but on the Augusta coming this morning ia tow of the Hail Columbia , vie found there were fvve . persons on board dead , and their bodies wofullj mutilated , and fifteen persons more or less wounded , of whom the medical geutleman whom we consulted , thinks no more tbaji three or fonr will recoverpome are expected to die to th « course of to-day ..

      1 he . captain misning , ^ thfr clerk dead ,-fe « ro pilot * slightly wounded , bar-keeper uninjured , mafe ( Da ^ vies ) uninjured , first eugineer dead , second dittowouaded , barber mortally wounded . Twenty-eight deck hands and firemen were on board , and when they called them together some time after the explosion , only eight could be mustered . The pilot at the wheel , with his pilot box , was blown upwards of fifty feet , aBd contrived to get ashore by using ore side of the pilot box . The bodies of the dead and wounded are much discoloured and disfigured , presenting a heartrending spectacle . There were no ladies on board . —( From the Natchez Daily Courier , Dec . 4 . )

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      On Saturday last , at our parish church , Mr . T . . Taylor , to Miss Mary Chadwick . Same day , at our parish church , Mr . Patrick Hviand , to Miss Ann Donougboe . On Sunday last , at our parish churchy Mr . Edward Windres , shoemaker , to Miss Elizabeth , Hall . Same day , at onr parish church , Mr . A . Armitage " , .. to Miss E . Ogram . _ Same day , at our parish church , Mr . Josh . Nichols , mechanic , Hunslet , to Miss Elizabeth Brooke .

      Same day , at our parish church , Mr . Benjamin Pear « onj Wortley , to Miss Ann Dufton . Same day , at our parish church , Mr . Richard Thornber , to Miss E . PiUery . Same day , at our parish church , Mr . John Biakey , threadmaker , to Mi s * E . C .-owther . . On Monday last , as our parish church , Mr . James' Jepson , clothdresser , to Mrs . Elizabeth ; . Sow-rey ; Same . day , at our parish church , Mr . Samuel Isichols , to Miss Mary Bull . . On Tuesday last , at our parish church , Mr . Benjamin Hainsworth , spirit merchant , Leeds , to Miss C . Tetley .

      Same day , at onr parish church , Mr . William Wells j vrine merchant , of this town , to Miss Mary Jane Richardson . Same day , at onr parish church , Mr . Robert Kendall , painter , to Mm E . Woolley . On Wednesday last , at our parish church , Mr . Charles Horace Robinson , woolstapler , to Mi&sEUen Smith . ' Same day , at our parish church , Mr » William Greenwood , chemist , of Hunslet , to Miss ^ Sopfaia Turner . _ Same day , at our parish church , Mr . William Thompson , joiner , to Miss Mary Ridsdale . £ On the 16 th inst , at Richmond , by the Rey . - Robert Meek , M . A ., Mr . J . Flint , of that place , ironmonger , to Mrs . Outhwaitedaughter of me

      , late Mr . Bradwell , of Richmond . On Sunday last , at St . John ' s church , Mr . Joreph rirtn , clotbdresser , to Miss Elizabeth , second daughter of Mr . James Lobley , cloth manufacturer , both of Leeds , late of Gildersome . On Tuesday last , at St Mary ' s church , Beverley , Ihomas Forge , Esq ., of the Beverley Bank , and nephew of Thomas Luckup , Esq ., to Miss Anu Osgerby , niece of Mr . Alderman Muscharhp . On Monday last , at St . James ' s church . HulL , bj tbe Rev . William Knight , Mr . Rober t Mason , surgeon , Calverton Notts , to Ann Elizabeth , eldest daughter of Mr . Stork , Bell Vue Terrace , winemerchant

      M Ol ^*> "day last , at the Holy Trinity church , Mr . William Seymour , mate of the brig Isabella * of Newcastle , to Miss Catherine Atkinson . Frankisb , barjmaid of the Crown and Anchor , Humber-street , On Saturday last , at New Malton , by the Rev . C . A . Bmn « , Mr . John Howley' of Hritton Ambo , to Miss Mary Nickson , of that place , i , ,.- ¦ Teetotal Marriage . —On . Sunday ; last , at the Holy Inmty church , Hull , Mr . S . D . Leavens , to Miss Mary Ann Appleion , all of this place . The wedding was celebrated jn the strictest accordance with the princi p le of total abstinence , no alcoholic liquor-being allowed to mingle in their cup of connubial happiness .

      On Wednesday last , at Wilsden church , by the Rev . Mr . Barber , Mr . Thomas Armitage , joiner and cabinet maker , to Miss Elizabeth Shepherd , both of rtmdford . ¦"¦¦¦ . ¦ On Tuesday last , at S the parish church , Bradf W ord , ^ t ^^^ ^^ ^ Same day , at the parrth church , Bradford , Mr . Jnmes dough , ol Honon , farmer , to Mi » s Mary Greenwood , of the same place . M J On Monday last , at the parish church , Bradford , Mr . Joseph feunderland , plasterer , of Thornton , to Miss Hannah Drake , ot the same place Same day , at the parish church . Bradford , Mr . JohnMorrell , to Miss Hannah Wheatley , both ef oradlord . J On Sunday last , at the parish church , Bradford , Mr . Jererman Walton , dyer , to Miss Sarah Hardy ! both of Horton . - ¦ ¦ •"

      Same day * at the parish church , Bradford , Mr . ' John Greeuwood , to Miss Ruth Naylor , both of DTadlord , x , J ,. ? atnrda X ] n 8 t > at the P arish church , Biadford , Mr . Ihomas Patchett , to Miss Elizabeth Holmes , both of Bradford . - ^ On Thursday laBt , at Hartahead church , hy the Key . Atkinson , Edmund , second sou of Mr . Thomas Milne * , of Bradford , wooktapler , to Hannah Jane Priestley , only daughter of the late Mr . George Coates , of Manchester , and granddaughter of Mr J . Priestley , Cooper Bridge , near Huddewtield .

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      On Tuesday last , Mr . George Atkinson , of this town , late manufacturer of Persian cloth , mum ' veihng , Ac , in the 72 nd year of his t ge . rt , ? v ° M i lait 'TO 7 ' Elizabeth , widow of the late Mr . Joseph Holdsworth ,. oHhe Wheat Sheaf hin , Old Pellon , near Halifax . M ? . Jo ' sejh gang ?' ' *** * **' Alice ' *» ** MaAer ^ tV f ^ fr * % Darlington , Mrs . Ann aged 63 f Mr * George M * W , tinman , S& ^^^ Mirfield , Mr . Jos . Wright , « f ° *? ^ » 8 A im- > Margaret Ferguson , daughter - n '& flS ? " !*> Middleton St . ^ eorg ' e , aieTal ' St £ i J ! & ini 5 L fc » at Darlington , ilr-TMaS h \ st ! P ** ' s ^ e retained he r fMnltto to Se ¦ tt& ^ jyS . ^ - ^ Darlin 8 { 0 O ' - J . F » tt « m , V « iw ' ® i Qt ^ in 8 f '' Mr - Robert Smnrthwaite , labourer who was accidentally killed by Railway waggon , at Croft . J J £ fiPVnff ' D $ t *? ^^? ' Elizabeth Holdsworth , of Old Pellon , near Holifai . 5 York D - ^ H » "M » iu the city On Sunda y last , aged 46 , Thomas HepWorth , gesfc , ofOssvtt , nearWakenel 4 . «« P ™™ iv pPf ° f ^ tl *" * > ? * y » W » Wakefield , Mr . j&Zy ^ - Wlcknam ' « f to » t Place ' ^ boat owner ; Hia if ^ Z ?* . « T ™<\ & * a . He was a man of a kind an < l ^ bliguj gdispontion . afldhJS i toas ^ will beaevwelT JAS / " and famly . > - / -iri ^» Ss . On Friday last , aged 90 , mnch to&MfaMr £ Q ^ 8 E ected v Sarah , reGct of the late ffi ^^^ f , Fletcher , of Blaith Royd CoUierv , Si ^ % SE v He was confidential steward for MffiMM ^^ upwards of 20 years at Ovend £ fip ^ J ^^ On Thursday last , at the vicaraS , B&f < ati&eftr J / < 6 years , Anna-Maria , youngest dj&H ^ 3 fcife& # Henry Heap , vicar . ' lW ^ 'l M ' i On ^ Monday last , very suddenl y , \ M §» i * rolfc ) den , of-Clayton Heights , aged 18 . N ^ Hl ^/

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      i . — ^ Fast M \ a to \ Leeds . —The proposed mail fromMarictester to Leeds , by way of Huddersfield , has" been contracted for , and will speedily be put upon the road . It in to run ten miles an hour , and will leave Manchester immediately after the arrival of the railway mail from London ; so that the Hudeersfield bags will reach the town about eleven o ' clock in the forenoon , and there will be about three hours for the return posts . Akcient Bomans . —On "Wednesday evening last , this steadily progressing body opened a new Senate , at the house of Mr . Thomas Hare wood , the George the Fourth Inn , St . James ' s Street , Woodbouse Lane , Leeds , the name adopted by the new Senate was the Dove ,

      Fire and Loss of Life . —On Wednesday morning a fire broke out in the secluded village ol Lampton , near Hounslow , which was unhappily attended with the loss of life . About s . 'ven o ' clock a person named Hodges , a painter , residing near the sign ot tbe Black Horse , in the village , left his residence for the purpose of proceeding to some work which he was executing in the neighbourhood , leaving his wile and child in bed . About nide o ' clock he returned to breakfast , and on knocking at his cottage was unable ^ o get ia . Becoming alarmed he got assistance and

      burstopenthe door , and a volume of smoke btokeout upon them . When it had in seme degree subsided , they entered the building and found the bed-room in flames . Water was instantly procured , and the fire extinguished , when a melanchol y spectacle presented itself , Mrs . Hodges being found dead on the floor burnt to a cinder , and in one of the corners of the room tbe child in a state of stupefaction from the smoke , with a considerable portion of its clothes burnt off . It was immediately conveyed to a neighbouring surgeon , and proper restoratives applied . It is now hoped it will recover . /

      Another Gamekeeper Murdered . —On Thursdny night week , William Dadley , gamekeeper of It , A . Christopher , Esq ., M . P ., was shot by some poachers in the plantations adjoining "Well Vale ( late the property of F . J . B . Dashwood , Esq ., deceased ) . The preserves have of late been much infested by poacher *; and , during tha evening in question , the keeper , with eight others , divided into companies , were on the look-out , and on Dadley and another young man named Harrisou coming up with tke poachers ( either two or three in number ) Dadley called upon them to surrender , and was instantly shot dead by one of them . The sound of his dying groan , which continuad only a moment , was scarcely gone , when

      another armed wretch warnedDadky ' s companion to keep back , or he should be served in the same manner . An inquest was held on the bod y of Dadley on Saturday morning , and a verdict was returned of "Willful murder against some persons unknown . *' Four shot corns had entered his heart , and nearly one hundred others in his chest . The poor fellow rhus hurried into eternity , was married but on Saturday , the 6 th of this month , at Boston .. He was a well-formed , kind-hearted , intelligent young m an ^ 31 years of age , evideutly qualified tOBustain a higher station in high life than that from which he is so suddenly and diabolically iaken ; but as to who are the guilty parties , at present all is apparent obscurity . £ 100 reward is offered . Lincoln Gazette

      Shop Robbery .- On Monday , John Gill better known by the cognomon of Gill y , who has been twelve , times charged with felony in the last twelve months , and innumerable times previously wa 8 brought up , at the Court House , charged vrithsteal-W" ? o f / ' ^ ° "fr ^ toonfefr , the property of Mr . C . Button , liuen-draptr , in Kirkgate iLds . It appeared that the prisoner had entered the shop , along with an accomplice , under pretence of purchasing silk handkerchiefs , when the latter held one u to look through it ; an < f , in the mean time , the prisoner ttole the articles described . He was ob-¦ -erved by the shopman , notwithstanding the intended deception practised , and was taken in the shop with the property m his possession , but his accomplice absconded . The prisoner was committed for trial to W Aeheld House of Correction .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Jan. 19, 1839, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1041/page/5/