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      -7 OB 2 SHIRE SUHXMEB , ASSIZES . CROWN COURT , Saturday , Sept . 3 . ( Before the Right Hon . Lord Denman . ) . James Pratt , 34 , -was charged "with bavir * . g , on the 10 th of August , at Halifax , disturbed tbe p' jblic peace , and 2 am 3 ged the mill dam , and also tbs gipes of the Tnili dim , of Henry Lees Edwards and oth ^ rs . The prisoner pleaded Guilty . John Teal SO , John Gibson , 40 , Jo ' . tn Whitaker , 17 , and Joseph Broadbent , 40 , pleaded Q aiity to having , on the lbik of August , at Halifax , Mistnrbed the public peace , and compelled the worfane a of Thomas Hirst to leave their-tiEplojment , ar . ddra < fn out the shuttle of the cloufh of the nill dun . Sir < J . Lew in called two vfitnesses to give the ti . ree lusi prisoners good characters .

      JoAb Day , 21 , plesfed Guilty to two indictments , charging Him with having on the lG-. h of August , at Kirfcburtan , prevented the machinery fram working in the mil * of Jonsfean Roberta and his partner ; and also another mill occupied by Thomas Moorhouse , WiUisst Smilh . 'Si , pleaded Guilty to having , on the 16 ih of August , at Bingley , prevented the mills and factories from being "worked , and knocked out the plug of the steam-boiler t » longing to the machine and factory of Joseph Leach a * d his partners . Jaeph Henrj Bennett , 19 , was charged with the manslaughter of John Dunwell , at Leeds , on the 30 Lh lilt Sir Gregory Lewis appeared for the proseeu-¦ tion ; Mi . Wilkiss and ilr , Ov ee . es D 'were for the prisoner , who was a medical pupil at Leeds , and the

      ¦ aon of a 6 urgeon of great eminence at YTakcfidd Sir G . Lewi * stated the case , the facts of -which , as detailed at the inquest , w » gave last week . When Sir G . lEWlKhad co :: dnded , Mr . WiLKiss said there were ; some occasions on which counsel was obliged td take ,-an independent course , and this was one of them . He iraa certain that he was thus best doing his duty to his client by adopting this course after the opening of the -case , and seeing that he had no legal defence to this ¦ charge . He would addreas his Lordship on a few topics after the verdict was given , and call some wit- j nesses . ! The JccGE , —Then the prisoner pleads Guilty . j Mr . WiLE-iss replied in the affirmative . He then i Vbserred that he had been told that the prisoner had been one of the most exemplary young men up to thia

      period ; be bad been a great comfort to his father , and a great honour and credit to hfs family . He ( Mr . YVii- I kins ; should bo able to cail before hi * Lordsnip soms ¦ witnesses who would prove that he was possessed of ¦ more t han ordinary benevslence and kindness . It ap- J peired that intead of givins ; his time to those pursuits ! to which others were addicted , and instead of spending ) his money upon pleasurable practises and pursuits , ' he ' « hould prove thai his whole time and opportunities j "were spent in benevolence , and that what money ; be could put by was laid oui in administering to tbe ' ¦ wants and providing for tbe comforts of the poor old ! patients who came under his notice . He should show i by Bome witnesses of the first respectability that the ' ¦ ¦ prisoner bad borne a most exemplary character , and j that he had at times , in consequence of his . studlons '•

      babits , manifested extraordinary proofs of absence of memory , and on this melancholy occasion no donbt he tad laboured under one of those blanks of memory . The Learned Counsel then alluded to tbe srreat distress of mind into which the prisoner had been thrown in consequence of this set , and called Mr . Charles ' Watertori , ol Walton Hall , near Wakefleld , the Rev . Richard Garrey , Yiee principal of the West Riding Proprietary School at Wakefield , Air . ilason . Vicar of Normanton , I > r . Corsellis , Mr . Lawrence Hitching , woolstapltr , "Wakefiwld , and Mr . Rawdon Briggs , merchant , Wake-£ eld , to prove-the facts adTerted to by Mr . Wilkins . The 3 > amed Judge said he had no doubt from what had been stated that tbe prisoner was a kind , charitable , ann benevolent young man , but the infirmity to which he was subjrct ought to have induced him to act with great cantion with regard to all dangerous ¦ weapons . He said he would consider what ought to be the proper sentence .

      Mr . Wilkins urged that , in consequence of the delicate state of the prisoner ' s health , he being affected vith a pulmonary complaint , close confinement might he attended -with seriocs constquences . The Jcdge—Is that your opinion , Dr . Corsellia ? Dr . Cors = liis—That is my decided opinioD . Thomas A i-milage was charged with the manslaughter of GcOige Harsoen , at Ecclesfield , on the 2 "tn ult . Mr . Ovebekd and Mr . Pickerisg were for the prosecution ; and Mr . Wilk . i > s defended the-prisoner . The prisoner is a mUkman , and on the day in question was driving a cart along the road from Sbtffield , in a furious manner , when it came in contact with another cart in which the deceased was The conaeqneDce was that the deceased was thrown out , the Wheel passed over him , and he was killed .

      The Learned JUDGE said , after the first witness had been called , that it was uncertain whether it was the immediate a ^ eney of the prisoner that produced the death . The Jnry , therefore , under his Lordship ' s direction , found the prisoner Not Guilty . John Ltxkirood , 22 , was charged -with having on the 26 th cf Antust last , at Holmflrth , prevented the machinery of Joshua Robinson from working . The Hon . J . Wortley appeared for the prosecution ; tbe prisoner wa 3 undefended . On the day in question , the prisoner and about 200 other persons went to the mill of the prosecutor , touk up the bbuttle and let off the water in the « m , by -which the miil was stopped ¦ working for nearly a week . —Guilty .

      John Dary , 23 , Joseph Ellison , 17 . Wm , Sykes , 20 , were chaiscd with hj-vicg on the 16 th of August , at Bingley , destroyed a certain erection called a bjfall , used in tbe manufacture of worsted yarn-, the property cf James Whitley . Sir G Iewin for the prisoners , stated that they would pltad Gavlty . "Witnesses were called as to character . David Xorih pleaded Giilty to a similar charge . ilr . WILE . INS was for the defence . Mr . Wortley lecommendfcd the prisoner to mercy , and two witnesses gave him a good character . Benjamin Mitchell was charged with robbing John Austin , a private in tha 11 th Hussars , of his carbine and accoutrements ' Mf Wortley appsared for the prosecutien ; the prisoner was undefended .

      The prisoner was charged with an offence arising out of tbe late disturbances at Halifax . It was deemed advisable to send some of tae rioters who had been apprehended for sife custody to Wakefield , and it was arranged that they sheuld be taken in an omnibus to the railway station at Eiland . Tbe town was then in a state of « onsiderab ! e excitement , and it was thought prudent to conduct the prisoners under a strong escort . W . Briegs . Esq ., a magistrate , volunteered to go with tbe party to the railway station . He took with him a party of the 11 th Hussars , and they got out of Halifax witboHt molestation , beyond a few stones being thrown at them . They proceeded to Salterbebble , where "the road passes down a st «« p declivity , which is overhung by high banks . When the party camo to that spot they were attacked by a very large mob , and pslttd

      into stones . The soldiers , however , succeeded in taking the prisoners to the station , and when the party returned found the crowd still assembled . Stones were again thrown , which struck two or three soldiers , and nnhorsed Mr . Briggs , who had his left arm broken . Austin also fell to the ground , wounded in the head , when his carbine , sword , &c , were taken from him . The prisoner and about 200 persons were standing around him , and the former said , " let ' s knock the b- ^—' s braina out" Tke prisoner then took the carbine , and fired it into the air . The horse on which Frazer , another of the soldiers , was riding , fell over Austin , and whilst he was on tie ground a man took bia sword from him , and proposed to take him into a Tro » d , and cut his throat . Austin ' s carbine , &c , were found in the pri » cuer"B house . —Guilty .

      Robert Leeming , 21 , waa charged with having riotously pulled down an trection called a trunk , used in carrying on the manufacture of worsted yarn , and also certain machinery in the said manufactory , the property of William and Samuel Nichola . Mr . Grainger and Sir . Wilkixs were fer the prosecution ; the prisoner ir&s unaefended . On Tuesday , the 16 th of 'August , about 8 , 000 persona proceeded from Bradford to . Bingley , and they then divided themselves into parties , under leaden , and west to different mill * . One detachment proceeded to the mill of tbe prosecutors , wbo

      are worsted manufacturers , and Leemlng was seen to throw a large stone os tbe top of the trunk that conveys the water from the dam to the water-wheeL The trunk was broken , and the water escaped . Three other persona were afterwards attempting to break the screw of the dam dough belonging to the mill of Mr . Smith , When the prisoner , who had brought Uie key of taft dough from Messrs . Nichols ' s mill , said " Here ' s the dodge that can do it , " He then unscrewed the dough , and was seen waving the 8 crew-key over his head , exclaiming , " I carry the dodge . " Guilty . The prosecutor recommended the prisoner to mercy .

      Tficmas Wilson , 27 , was charged with having :, » t Vurtlovrrain , riotously forced aa entrance into the mill and premises of John Crouley and others , and committed injury to their boiler . Mr . Hall waa for the prosecution , and Mr . Nbwton defended the prisoner . Taa pro * eentors are worsted and carpet manufacturers , and the prisoner went with a mob to their mill , and said tbe am most be dnwo . In consequence the men employed there wen induced to draw the water off and stop the works . Guilty . Joshua Harvey pleaded Guilty to a similar charge aa ibe above . Jo $ fph Wood wai charged with having , on the lflth of August , at Bingky , stopped the mill of Messrs Waiker . Mr . Gbaikbbe , waa for the prosecution ; the pri-* oaa was nodef ended .

      A large mob wenk to the prosecutors' mill , acd finding that they-were , determined to stop the works , the proneotm ordered their own men to draw the plug of the boiler . The prisoner appeared to be the leader of tbe party . —Gofltjr . Jtw&aa Shav , 38 , was charged with a riot at ^ Bradford , Six Q . IiZwnr appeared for the prosecutien .

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      The prosecutors , Messrs . Foster , "ire stuff manufacturers near Bradford . On the 16 'Ji of August last , I they observed a mob proceed to th'Ar mill , and on going ! tnere found a large number in ttje boiler house , busily j engaged in putting out the fires and trying to unplug ; the boiler . One of the prosecutors promised that if | the men would do no mischief , be would give them a ; sovereign . The prisoner , who seemed to take a leading i part , came forward and received the money . He was ] afterwards observed addre-jsing the mob , and a byj siander asked him what tb . eir object was . The prisoner j replied that it began by a Btrike for wages , but it would I end in a political movement , and that waa , obtaining ' the Charter . —Gtulty .

      Jeretxiah Thvpe , 25 , waa charged with a not at Bradford , on the ICthof August Sii-G . Lewis and Mr . Hall were for the prsaecution . On the day in juestion Mr , Rand ' s mill waB stopped , and the prisoner sfxs observed among the mob taking an active part in letting off the water in the dam . —Guilty . ¦ Jcseph Holmes , 25 , was charged with a riot at Brad-Ford . Sir G . Lewin appeared for the prosecution . On the evening of the 16 th of August , the military and special constables tried to disperse the mob that was assembled , and took the prisoner ' s brother into custody on a charge of riot . The prisoner conducted himself in a violent manner , and endeavoured to rescue his brother . The Jury found the prisoner Guilty , but recommended him to mercy .

      Bevjamin Buckler , 29 , was charged with rioting at Brauford , on the 15 : h August . Sir Gsegosy Lewin was for the prosecution . The mob went into the yard adjoining Mr . SutclifiVs mill , and the prisoner was seen to go into the firing place , take np a piece of iron , and try to force out the plug or the boiler . He called in a parson to help him . The plug was taken out , and the Bteamlet off . — Guilty . There was a second indictment against the prisoner , charging him with committing a similar offence at Bingley , but no evidence was offered . Mr . Wilkiks was fer tbe prosecution . James B ' akeborough , 39 , waa charged with a riot at Birstal , on the 18 th of Aug . Sir G Lewin appeared for the prosecution . The prisoner and a mob proceeded inte Mr . Atkinson ' s mill at Birstal , and the prisoner waa seen to tap a boiler with a piece of gas-piping . Guilty .

      John Ashtcorih , 17 , was charged with a not at Bradford , on the 16 th of August . Mr . Hall was for the prosecution . The prosecutors , Measra . Turner and Roberts , are proprietors of a mill at Holme Top , Little Horton . On the 16 th of August , a mob was observed approscbing tbe premises , and the works were stopped before they cune . The crowd , however , forced their way inte the mill , and the prisoner tapped the boiler . Guilty . Hodgson Smith , 27 , was cbarged with a riot at Bradford , on the 15 th of August Mr . Hall was for the prosecution . The prisoner with a number of other persons , forced their way into the mill of Mr . Robert Ackrojd , at Horton , near Bradford , worsted manufacturer , and after tapping two boilers had some difficulty to do to with the third . The prisoner then went towards it , and said , " I'll soon make it go out . " Guilty .

      Thomas Garforlh , 19 , and Jeremiah Rvberishaw . 27 , were charjed with a riot at Bradford , on the ltith of August . The Hon . Mr . Dekman appeared for the prosecution . On the day in question tha prisoners and several other persons went to Mr . Collinson ' s mill , and ordered the men to strike the boiler plug out . He went up to them , and was observed to strike at the plug with a coal rake . Robertahaw and others went to the milldam , but could not let off the water , aa there were no cloushs . He promised to let the dam alone if money was given him , but that was rcfoaed . He seemed vexed at this , and said , "Go on , lads . J > The crowd then went to prosecutor's house , where they demanded something to eat , and some bread and ale were given them , of which Girforth partook . Guilty .

      Joseph Botlomley and James BulLerfield . were charged with rioting at . Bingley . Tiie Hon . Air . Dsama . v was for the prosecution . On tbe 16 th of August , a mob proceeded to the mill of Mr . Townend , and the rat Bhouted out , " Butterfield , come forward . " They then went into the engine house , and tbe prisoners and others endeavoured to draw out the plug of the boiler , but failed im doing so in constquence of the pressure of the boiler being so high . Tbe mob then said they would show no partiality , and would draw the dam . In order to prevent mischief and to get the mob to leave the premises , one of the prosecutor ' s men assisted Bottomley to draw the clough and let the water off . The Jury found the prisoners Guilty .

      James Hartley Pickering , 24 , Richard Scott , . 25 , and Joshui Cowling , 24 , were charged with rioting at Birstal . Sir G . Lewin appeared for the prosecution . Scott and Cowling pltailed Guilty . On the 17 th of August , a mob went to the mill of Mr . Hudson , and Pickering was seen with a coal rake assisting to take the fire out from under the boiler . — Guilty . Smith Stockdove , 21 , George Holroyd , 21 , and Wiliiam Cockcroft , 34 , pleaded Guilty to having , on toe 17 ; h of August , at Calverly , committed a riot . John Baieson , 25 , waa charged with committing a riot at Bradiord , on tbe lG' . h of August The prisoner pleaded Guilty . Sir G- Lew in called two witnesses ¦ who save the prisoner a good character .

      Henry Bennett , who had pleaded Guilty to manslaughter at Leeds , was then placed at tbe bar , and his Lordship proceeded to pass sentence . He remarked that it was a V 6 ry painful thing to hear the particulars of this case , and the act wa 9 commited with very culpable negligence indeed . Under all the circumstances , and afrer having heard vhe excellent character that had been given to the prisoner , he theueht he could venture to pass a light sentence , but perhaps he might expose himself to soms csnsure for so doing . He ( the Learned Judge ) hepsd that this would prove such a lesson to the prisoner as would prevent so imprudent an act from ever again being committed by him . It was only from the extenuating circumstances that appeared is the case that he was enabled to proceed as be did now . It was necessary that some punishment should be inflicted for this unhappy disregard for ordinary and proper precaution on this occasion , and the sentence was that he be imprisoned for three calendar months in the Castle .

      John Greenwood , 31 , and Squire Dracup , 29 , pleaded Guihy to having committed a riot at Bradford , on the 15 th cf Augnst Jonathan Jouxtt , 18 , pleaded Guilty to a similar offence at Bradford , on the same day . Sir . Wilkins called a witness as to ' character . Thomas Ryan , 23 , was charged with a riot at Bradford . 2 dr . I . vghaM was for the prosecution . The prosecutor , Mr . JameB Roberts , occupies part of the Junction Mill , near Bradford , and on the 17 th of Aug ., about eight o ' clock in the morning , a crowd went to tbe mill just as the works had stopped for breakfast Tweuty or thirty of them went into the firing house , the prosecutor followed them , and found that two plugs had been struck , and the water was running out Trie prisoner was in the act cf striking out % third plug , but he did not succeed ; he had a hammer in hia hand . Tae works were stopped on that and the following day , and from 3 iO to 400 hands were thrown out of employment—Guilty .

      Theinas Longbottom , 30 , was charged with a riot at Bradford . -Mr . Pashlky was for the prosecution , and Mr . Wilki . ns for the defence . On the 18 th of Aug . there was a great crowd assembled together in a riotous manner , and John Spencer , a special constable , had a struggle with a man who had attempted to stab him . He Btruck the man over the head , and the prisoner said , "Now , Jack , don't kill him . " He afterwaida gaid , " D—n it lads what are yon doing , you don't get him away . " It Beemed that the prisoner had hitherto borne a good character , and the Jury acquitted him ,

      Isaac Wood ., 42 , George Hanson , 20 , John Wiggfesworih , 29 , and Isaac SiUdife , 34 , were charged with a riot ? t Bradford , on the 16 th of Angnst Mr . Pashley appeared for the proseenction , and Mr . Wilki . ns defended Hanson and Sutcliffe . In this case it was shewn that Wood was in the crowd going towards Mr . Horsfall ' s mill , near Bradford , which was attacked by them . Mr . Pollard , the magistrate , endeavoured to persuade the people to disperse , and vhilst he waa holding a conversation with some of them with respect to wages , other persons came up and aaid it

      is not now a question of wages , we'll have the Charter . " A stone was thrown at Mr . Pollard by Wood , and the riot became of tuck a serious character , that the magistrate was obliged to read the riot act Wigglesworth was observed to rush at the mill gates in order to get in , aad Hanson threw some stones at several special constables and Boldiers who were doing dnty there . Mr . Pollard waa on horseback , and when near the mill gates Sutcliffe was observed to throw a stone at him . Two witnesses gave Hanson a good character Gniity .

      Joseph Britain , 40 , was charged with committing a r iot at Bradford , on the I 6 th of August Mr . Pashlex wus for the prosecution ; . the prisoner was . undefended . In thia case the Sri / oner threw a stone and stick at the military , and he afterwards jsecreted himself under a fish Btall . Two ^ soldiera guarded him until he was taken into custody by a special constable . —Guilty . The Court rose about half-past five o'dock .

      ( Before Mr . Justice MauleJ Wm . Bell , 22 , and Charles Hardaker , 19 , were arraigned on a charge of having on the 17 th of August , at Mill-green , in Wortley . ^ in- the parish of Leeds , conspired with other persons to demand higher wages than the rate usually paid , and hi furtherance of thia object having gone to the mill of Mr . Sowery , and stopped the machinery . They were also charged with a riot s Mr . Hall and Mr . Monxeith were for the prosecution ; Mr . Ik « ham defended Hardaker ; Bell was undefended .

      The prosecutor , Mr . Sowery , is a flax spinner at Millgreen , Wortley , in the pariah ef Leeds . Tbe mob visited the mill on the 17 th ; the principal portion remained outside , but abont sixteen went inside and insisted on the plug being drawn . The engineer consented ; some of those present did it Sell was seen to open the firehole door , and after the proceedings Hardaker was observed with a poker in his hand . Bell lived near the place , and was in the frequent habit of going to tbe premises , being acquainted with the engine man . The

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      witnesses for the prosecution gave ^ the prisoners a good character , and the Jury found them both Not Guilty . Thos WUley , 26 , was arraigned for having on the 13 th of August , at Almondbury , in the West Riding , assembled with other persons to the number of two hundred and upwards , and with force and arms , entered the premises of Messrs . Armitage and Co ., to compel them to give up work . He waa also charged with a riot Mr . Hall was for the prosecution ; Mr . Newton defended .

      The prosecutors are woollen manufacturers at Linthwaite ,- in Almondbury ; the mob , armed with sticks , entered the mill-yard on the day named , amongst whom was the prisoner ; they were very riotous , and insisted on tbe works being stopped . The prisoner went alone into the connting-house , and told one of ths bookkeepers that if all the men were not turned out they would level the mill as flat as the yard the next time they came . The plug was drawn by tbe mob , and tbe works were kept standing four days . The prisoner did not tell the bookkeeper what object the mob had in view in their proceedings . There were between three and four hundred hands turned out Another witness traced the prisoner to the steps of the fire hole , where he was when the plug was drawn .

      Mr . Newton addressed the Jnry for the defence , and called a witness , who gave the prisoner a good character , and stated that he had bees sworn in a special constable at Saddle worth on the 17 th , the off : nce with which he waa now charged having been committed en the 13 th . The Jury found the prisoner Guilty . William Southwell , 34 , and James Suicliffe , 56 , were arraigned on an indictment charging them with having on the 15 th ef August , at Halifax , in the West Riding , assembled with other persons to disturb the peace and to the terror ami alarm of her Majesty ' s subjects . Mr . Baises was for ther prosecution ; Mr . Pickering defended Southwell . The prisoner Sutcliffe pleaded Guilty , and by tbe advice of his Counsel , Southwell withdrew a plea of Not Guilty and pleaded Guilty . Witnesses were called to character .

      John Murphy , 22 , George Moore , 32 , Robert Ridehalgh , 50 . Samuel Bates , 31 , Eli Hoyh , 24 , and Hmry Greenwood , 18 , were arraigned for misdemeanour , on an indictment charging them with having , on the 16 th of August , at Halifax , in the West Riding , with force and arms , with divers other persons , unlawfully and riotously assembled , and created a great noise , to the terror of the Queen's subjects . Mr . Hall wm for tbe prosecution . Mr . Wilkins appeared for Moore , and by his advice he withdrew his plea of Not Guilty , and pleaded Guilty .

      Mr . Hall stated the caso , and remarked that it differed in some points from others which had been tried , inasmuch as the prisoners were not charged with a conspiracy . The charge against them was , tb . it of assembling together in a riotous and tumultuous manner , with a great body of other persons , armed with weapons , with which they paraded the public streets . On tbe 15 th of August , the town i / f Halifax was visited by a riotous and tumultuous mob , who proceeded to the mill of > Ir . Jonathan Akroyd , situate near the North Bridge . Considerable excitement prevailed in the

      town , and the mill was attacked by the rioters , but they were repulsed by the authorities . The excitement was much increased by the announcement that , come what might , Mr . Akroyd waa determined to work bis mill on the Tuesday , the day following ; a large mob paraded the town in a tumultuous manner , armed with sticks and other weapons . At the Nerth Bridge , on Tuesday afternoon , a serivus conflict took place between the people and the military and special constables , and several persons were dangerously wounded , both by fire-arms and stones . All the prisoners were identified as having taken part in these tumultuous proceedings .

      Murphy was found Guilty ; the other prisoners were found Not Guilty , and were immediately discharged . James Henry Detchirsl , 25 , was arranged on an indictment charging him with having , on tbe 16 th of August , at Dewsbury , with divers other evil-disposed persons unlawfully and tumultously assembled for the purpose of disturbing the public peace and meeting to leave their work , and to cease from working . The prisoner was also charged with conspiracy . The Hon . J . S . Wortley and Mr . Hall were counsel for the prosecution ; Mr . Wilkins defended the prisoner . Tbe prisoner having pleaded Not Guilty , the case was opened , and witnesses were about to be called to prove the case when by the advice of his counsel the prisoner withdrew his plea and pleaded Guilty .

      The prisoner briefly addressed the court , and declared that his only object in attending the meetings which he was charged with attending and addressing , was with an ardent desire to prevent the destruction of property ; for he was sorry to have observed in somo a determination to stop the mills . He advised the people , in every case on which he had addressed them , strictly to keep the peace , and not to injure in the slightest degree any of the property of other persona , not even so much as a blade of gross . The prisoner asked the Judge if during the term of tbe imprisonment to which he might be sentenced , he might have the use of pen , ink , and paper . The Learned Judge said he could make no order on the subject then ,- much would depend on tbe regulations of tbe prison to which he might be sent , but he would remember the . application .

      Wm . Gin , 23 , was arraigned on an indlctmont charging him with having , on the 15 * . h of August , at Honley , in the West Riding , with divers other evii-dispised persons unlawfully and riotously assembled together to disturb the pe ^ ce ; and with having unlawfully entered the premises of Messrs . Benjamin Ledger , Shaw , it Co ., and ito ^ ped the machinery then-iu . ihe prisoner was also charged with a conspiracy to raise wages . The Hon . J . S . WOK . TLEY was for the prosecution : the prisoner was undefended . The circumstances in thia ^ case were precisely similar to others ; the prisoner was identified as the mau who let the water out of the mill dam belonging te the pro-Becutors , but the witnesses examined gave him a good cbaraci ^ r . The Jury found the prisoner Guilty .

      James Horsfail , 32 , pleaded Guilty to an indictment charging him with having , on the 13 th of August , at Sowerby , in the West Riding , with divers other persons , unlawfully assembled to disturb the peace : and with having committed damage and injury to a mill dam , the property of Mr . John Foster ; he was also charged with a conspiracy . Greenwood White , 23 , pleaded Guilty to an indictment charging him with having , on the 15 th of August , at Northowrara , in the West Riding , riotously and unlawfully assembled , with divers other persons ; to the terror of the Queen ' b subjects ; and with conspiring to raise wages .

      John Hodgson , 35 , was arraigned on an indictment , charging him with having , on the 15 th of August , at Halifax , with divers other evil-disposed persons , riotously and unlawfully assembled together , and forced an entrance into the piernises of Messrs . George Haigh and Co ., and commenced damage and injury to the boiler in the said premises . The Hon . J . s . Wortley and Mr . Hall were counsel fur the prosecution ; the prisoner was undefended . The prosecutors are cotton spinners , and have a Iarg 9 factory near the North Bridge , Halifax ; a large mob

      visited these premises on the day named , by aome of whom three boilers were unplugged , and other damage was done ; the mob insisted on seeing the hands out , aid then they went away ; they were armed with large sticks ; and shouted and made a great noise . The prisoner was seen in the mill yard during these proceedings , and on the day following , at a mooting on Skircoat Moor , he waa proved to have taken a leading part , and to have threatened with personal violence one or twe of Mr . Haigh ' a workmen , who were there , and whom he designated as spies . The Jury found the prisoner Guilty .

      Thomas Benson , 38 , was arraigned on an indictment charging him with having , on the 17 th of August , at Dawsbury , in the West Riding , with divers other persons , conspired to raise wages , and with having unlawfully assembled togethar to disturb the public peace ; also with having entered the premises of Mr . Timothy Harrop , at Chickenley , stopped the machinery , and turned out the workmen . Mr . Hall and Mr . Inghasi were counsel for the prosecution ; the prisoner was undefended . The Jury found the prisoner Guilty . Peter Rhodes , 38 , was charged with having on the 17 th of August , at TJsornhill , along with divers others , unlawfully and riotously assembled to Olsturbthe peace ; and also with having broken the door of the enginefconse of Joshua Ingham , Esq ., and turned the work * men ont of hia mines . —Guiity .

      Isaac Hird , 23 , was arranged on an indictment charging him with having , on the 16 th of AuguBt , at Bingley , with divets others , assembled in a riotuus and disorderly manner on the premises of Messrs . Webster , Rimsden , aud Co ., and conspired to compel the workmen to cease from employment Mr . Geaingeb and Mr . Pollock were counsel for the prosecution ; Mr . NEWToN defended the prisoner . The prisoner was found not Guilty . George Gill Whitwell , 26 , Wm , Wood , 25 , John Stigden , 27 , Richard Boardley , 29 , S . TiUotson , 40 , Samuel Holroyd , 38 , Thomas Lightfoot , 38 , and Matthew Castle , 27 , were charged with a riot , and with a conspiracy to turn out workmen , at Dudley Hill , near Braoford . Mr . In GUAM waa counsel for the prosecution ; the prisoner Sugden waa defended by Mr . Wilkins , the others were undefended . Boardley pleaded guilty .

      It appeared from the statements of the witnesses , that , on the 16 th of August , there was a large assemblage of persons at a huge mill at Dudley Hill ; the mill was guarded by specials , among whom aome stones were thrown , and they all ran away , leaving the mill to its fate . A number of windows were broken , the fires were put out , and the works were stopped . The prisoners , except Wood and Sugden , were successively sworn to by a number of witnesses as having been very active in the riot The Jury found Wood and Sugden Not Guilty ; the others all Guilty . There was anether charge against Castle of a similar nature , bnt no evidence waa offered .

      Hyde Parker , 22 , George Parker , 34 , and Solomon Bottomley , 23 , were charged with a misdemeanour , on the 16 th August , with others , having committed a riet at Cleckhe&toQ and at BiisUkl , and with having con-

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      spired , with others , to obtain an advance of wages George Parker and Solomon Bottomley pleaded Guilty . Mr . Hall was for the prosecution ; the prisoner was undefended . The prosecutor , Mr . Anderton , is a cloth-manufacturer , at Cleckheaton , and on the 16 th of August , the prisoners , with others , went there ; they were very r iotous , but did not succeed in stopping the works ; they were repulsed by the special constables and military . The prisoner , Hyde Parker , was proved not only to have been one of these , but to have said to aome parties on the premises , that if they were driven away then they would come armed another time ; he had a large stick , and stood guarding the others while they had broken open the engine-house doors . The prisoner , Hyde Parker , waa further charged with having been at Mr . Broadbent'a mill , at Gomersal , on the 18 th , when the boiler there was unplugged . The prisoner was found Guilty .

      Thomas Kilburn , 43 , was arraigned on a similar charge , committed at Mr . Anderton ' s mill , at Cleckheaton , on the 16 th of August The prisoner was undefended , but convicted himself by the questions he put to the witnesses . Guilty . ; David Brooke , 34 , and Matthew Matcson , 26 , were indicted for a misdemeanour , in having , on the 18 th of August , at Birstall , assembled , with divers other persons , in a riotous and disorderly manner , to the terror of the Queen ' s subjects . Mr . Hall conducted the prosecution ; the prisoners were undefended . They were both found Guilty . Brooke received a good character . John Shai-p , 20 , waa charged with a similar offence at the same place . He was defended by Mr . Pickering , and there not being evidence to convict him of the offence charged , he waa acquitted .

      Hugh Moore , 19 , was charged with a similar offence at Bradford , on the 15 th of August ; he was proved to have been one who attempted to draw the plug at the Lower Water Lane Mill there , and went with others to the Upper Mill . The mob consisted of 6 , 000 or 7 , 000 . —Guilty . Robert teeming , 21 , wa 3 charged with having stolen a screw-key , the property of Messrs . William and Samuel Nicholls , at Bingley , in the West Riding , on the 16 th of August last , and also with having on the same day , along with direra other persons , riotously

      and tumultuously assembled together , and with force an 4 arins pulled down a certain erection called a trunk , used in carrying on the manufacture of worsted yam , and a so certain machinery in the said manufactory , the property of the said W . and S . NicholU . It appeared that the prisoner , with about eight thousand others , went from Bradford to Bingley on the day in question , and having broken the bank of a water-mill , by throwing large stoneB on it , stole the screw-key , and proceeded to the nvlls of a Mr . Smith and others , and turned the water away from such mills with the said screw-key .

      Mr , Grainger , with Mr . Wilkins , conducted the prosecution . —Guilty . Thomas tFilson , 27 , was indicted for having , on the 15 th of August , with other evil-disposed persons , unlawfully and riotously forced an entrance into the mill of Messrs . Crossley and Co ., at Northowram , in tbe parish of Halifax , and committed certain damage to the boilar of a 8 team engine . Mr . Hall conducted the prosecution . The prisoner waa defended by Mr . Newton . —Guilty . Joseph- Wood , 40 , was cbarged with committing a riot , in company with three or four hundred others at Bingley , on the 10 th of August , and compelling Messrs . Walker and others to stop their engines . They said they did so by order of " the association . " The mob were armed with large sticks ; the prisoner has leading on the rest . Mr . Grainger conducted the prosecution . —Guilty .

      Joshua Shaw was charged with riot and stopping the machinery in the works of Mr . Foster and others , at Bradford on the 10 th of August . It was proved that the mob , wiio were led on by the prisoner , raked out the fire and pulled out tbe plugs of some steam engines . Mr . Foster gave the privoner a sovereign not to injure the machinery . He ( prisoner ) addressed the mob . He said that the turn-out commenced in a strike fur wages , but the real object was to obtain the Charter . Sir GKEOOliY Lewin and Mr . Hall conducted the prosecution . —Guilty .

      SENTENCES . On Monday morning the Judges sat at ten o ' clock , for the purpose of passing sentence on the prisoners who had been convicted of having taken part in the late disturbances . Lord Chief Justice Denman sat in the Nisi Prius Court Mr . Justice Maule , at the Crown end . Previous to the " rioters" being called upon , John Johnson , of Leeds , was placed at the bar ; he had been found Guilty of forging a receipt for the sum of two guineas , with intent to defraud his partner in trade . : Mr . Price made an application to his Lordship that the sentence of the prisoner might be carried Into effect at York , in preference to Wakefield ; and said he had been instructed to lay before the Court some circumstances in mitigation .

      The Learned Judge said it was bis intention , in thia case , to inflict the mildest punishment that the law permitted ; which was th at he be imprisoned in York Castle for two years . Thomas Holland and Joseph Crossley , who had been found Guilty of a highway robbery , were sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for ten calendar months . The following " rioters" were then called on in the order in which we have placed them : — Wm . Smith , James Henry Dowhirst , John Spencer , George Pitchforth , Wax . Woodhead , Wm . Spencer , Peter Fox , and James Deakin , convicted of conspiracy and riot .

      The Learned Judge , previously to passing sentence , addressed the prisoners , in pretty nearly the same terms as bad been used by Lord Denman in the other Court , remarking upon the injury which their conduct bad occasioned , without any benefit accruing to a single individual , as the money which had been prevented from being brought into circulation , had amounted to several thousand pounda , which waa a severe loss to those of their own order , and a gain to nobody else . He stated also that the Judges had given every consideration to the various cat . es , and had been anxio . is to discover

      grounds for making the punishments as short as possible . Tha other observations of his Lordsh > p were to trie effect that they were deeply indebted to the Government for the leniency they bad shown in not prosecuting them for high treason , as had been the case at Newport , and as the conduct of some of the parties would have justified them in doing , or in having indicted them for robbery as was the case during the celebrated riots in London , when a poor man asked for relief and got half-a-crown , for which he was afterwards hung on a charge of robbery .

      The sentence on Smith and Dewhlrst , who had been shewn to be active " leaders , " waa that they be imprisoned for twelve calendar months ; Fox and Pitehforth were , sentenced to eight calendar months ; and John Spencer , William Spencer , Dakin , and Woodhead , to six calendar months . Jonathan Frost , William Holroyd , George Gill Whitwell , Samuel TiUotson , Samuel Holroyd , Thos . Lightfoot , Matthew Castle , and Richard Boardley were next brought up ; they had all been convicted of conspiracy and riot . The Judge briefly addressed them , and

      sentenced the seven first-named to be imprisoned for six calendar months ; the latter ( Boardley ) to be imprisoned four calendar months , and to enter into recognizances to be of good behaviour for twelve months , himself in £ ¦ 29 . and a surety in £ 10 . David Brook , Matthew Mawson , Samuel Hownrth , Abraham Howarth , Thomas Lister , William Jackson Cockoroft , Thomas Willey / William Southwell , and James Sutcliffe , were the next batch ; Brook aud Mawson were sentenced to be imprisoned for six calendar months ; the others to five calendar months .

      Joseph Sheard and Thomas Vickerraan were sentenced to four calendar months ; and Thomas Hamer , Joseph Eastwood , Edwin Brook , John Lockwoort , Henry Scott , and Waiter Brook , to three calendar months . Thomas Pollard , William Smith , Joseph Exley , John Watson , Thomas Robinson , John Murphy , George Moore , John Hodgson , Thomas Benson , and Peter Rhodes , were all sentenced to be imprisoned for four calendar months . Geo . Sykes , Alexander Sykes , James Ramsden , Geo . Morris , John Crowther , and ThoB . Holmes , were sentenced to three calendar months ; Samuel Keighley , to four calendar months . Geo . Parker , John Roper , John Bradshaw , George Audrews , Peter Bfidford , Wm . Gill , and Chas . Wood , to be imprisoned for three calendar months . George Parker , ( of Bradford , ) to be imprisoned four months .

      Hyde Parker to be imprisoned four calendar months ; Jas . Horsefall , Greenwood White , Solomon Bottomley , Thos . Kilburn , and Hugh Moore , to be imprisoned three calendar months ; John Hirst , to enter into recognisances , himself in £ 30 , and two sureties in £ 15 each , to keep the peace for twelve months . William Stead , to be imprisoned for four calendar months . . Thess were the whole of the rioters sentenced by Mr Justice Maule . They are all to undergo hard labour ; and will be sent to different Houses of Correction . David Myers , for forging an acceptance , to be imprisoned two years In York Castle .

      John Wbeatly , who had been eonuaitUd on a charge of ottering a forged note for the payment of £ 5 , with intent to defraud William Williams Brown , Esq . and others , of Leeds , was brought up , and in consequence of the atoenoe of a witness , entered into his own recognizince in £ 200 , to appear at the next Assizes , to answer to any indictment which may then be preferred against him . This finished the business , and the Learned Judge shortly asferwards left the Court .

      NISI PRIUS COURT , Mondat , Sept . 5 . CBefore Lord Chief Justice Denman . J His Lordship took his seat in the Nisi Prias Court this morning at ten o ' clock , for tha purpose of sentencing the " Turn-out" prisoners . Jonathan Mitchell was first placed at the bar to receive sentence .

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      Lord Dknman—You are one of those persons who engaged in these unfortunate riots—riots which have commenced in a most unwarrantable attempt to interfere with the freedom of labour , the * eedom of trade , and the security of property . That is the first act of which all who stand before me are found to bo guilty . You have not been tried for that particular act , although yon are clearly concerned in the same transaction ; but you have been tried for a crime naturally arising out of these transactions . Taking advantage of the unfortunate situation of a soldier who had - been wounded and overthrown whilst discharging his dnty , you purloined his propertyand concealed it in your own house , evidently

      , for the purpose of turning it to profit . If this had been the momentary effdot of exciting liquors , it might have perhaps in some degree palliated your crime ; for parties will then commit acts which in their cooler moments they would condemn . But you appear to be one of those unprincipled persons who take advantage of the overthrow of the law in particular situations , when the upper hand is for a snort time given to violence , in order to obtain what you can by plunder . The sentence of the court in which you have been convicted is , that you be transported to such place beyond the seas aa her Majesty , with the advice of her privy council , may be pleased to direct and appoint , for the term of ten years .

      The names of between sixty and seventy rioters who occupied the whole body of the court , were then called over , prior to receiving their sentences , when Lord Denman said—If any of those persons wish to address the court , wo shall be glad to hear whit they have to say . The Court was then addressed by Joseph Armitage , John Hey wood , Charles Wilkinson , John Sampson , Isaac Wood , Joseph Holmes , John Gibson , James Lister , Hodgson Smith , Joseph

      Riddlesden , Jeremiah Robertshaw , Thos . Wilson , John Whitaker , Joseph Ellison , Joseph Britton , John Day , Jonathan Hirst , Thomas Chester , David North , Benjamin Buckler , Edward Chappel , Longbottom Lambert , Wm . Wallbank , Wm . Fletcher , Wm . Sykes , and Joseph Broadbent . Their observations were nearly all alike , namely , that they had been compelled to join the mob , and to visit the mills . The prisonew all concluded their statements with praying for the mercy of the court .

      Lord Denman then addressed the prisoners at great length . The sentence with regard to you Charles Wilkinson is , that you be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for eighteen calendar months . The sentence upon Chester is , that he be imprisoned aud kept to . hard labour during twelve calendar months . On Joseph Armitage , the sentence of the Court is , that he be imprisoned and kept t » hard labour for six calendar months . The next prisoners are John Christie and Rob rt Ellis . With regard to thsm , I think the 8 amo punishment sufficient , namely , six months imprisonment each , to hard labour . Joseph Heaton to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour three calendar months . John Hey wood the same sentence .

      The Learned Judge then proceeded to pass sentence upon the following : — To be Imprisonbd Six Months . —James Hepworth , Edward Chappel , John Day , Robert Leeming , Benjamin Buckle . To be Imprisoned Five Months . —Jonathan Hirst , Geo . Oates , Samuel Keignley , Jame 3 Lister , Richard Sampson , Samuel Verity , Thomas Barker . To be Imprisoned Four Months . — William Howarth , Joseph Davies , James Firth , John Sampson , Joseph Spurr , Richard Sampson , John Teale , Thomas Wilson , Joseph Holmes , Joseph Scott , James Flatt . To be Imprisoned Three Months . —Thomas Render , Win . Smith , Joshua Shaw , James Blakeborough , Joseph Bottomley , Joseph ButterSeld , Joseph Broadbent .

      To be Imprisoned Two Months . —Francis Stead , John Gibson , John Whitaker , Joshua Hartley , Joseph Wood , Jeremiah . Thorp , John Ashwortn , Hodgson Smith , Longbottom Lambert , William Walbank , HebbiewhiteShaekleton , George Hemsley . Lord Denman . —With regard to Richard Stocks , John Haddock , Joseph Britton , Wm . Flesher , Peter Hardwick , James Buttcrfield , and James Gomersall —These are persons to whom I give credit as having been brought into the mob by some violence towards themselves ; at the same time the exouse is a bad one , for persons ought to have the courage to resist these proceedings . Such resistance has been made , and been found more useful than any other mode of putting an end to riots . Believing that these persons

      have been led into the mob not only by the unhappy occurrences of the moment , but by something like violence , I shall only pass a sentence of nominal imprisonment upon them , which will expire at the time this Cjurt breaks up . With regard io all the rest , I do not mean to pass any sentence upon the present occasion . They will be required to enter into their own recognizances to keep the peace , and to appear ana receive the judgment of trie Court if they shall be called upon , li they conduct themselves in a peaceful manger in future they will not bo called upon . All the prisoners sentenced will be kept to hard labour , and distributed in the several Houses of Correction and Gaols as may be found most convenient . The Court broke up about twelve o ' clock .

      SUMMARY OF THE CALENDAR . The following is a Summary of the Calendar for the Yorkshire Summer Assiz ? s ; the prisoners tried for rioting being distinguished from those who were previously committed for other offonces , the latter olaBs being placed first : — Death recorded ... ... ... 6 Transported fifteen years ... ... 9 Ditto t nyears ... ... .... 17 Ditto seveu years ..... 5 Imprisoned two years ... ... 6 Ditto eighteen months 4 Ditto fourteen months ... . < . 4 Ditto one year , and pay a fine of Is . to the Queen J Ditto one year ... 22 Ditto ten months ... ... ... ... ... 4 Ditto eight months ... 4 Ditto seven months ... 1 Ditto &ix months ... ... .. 7 Ditto four months .. . ; , ... ... ... ; 3 Ditto three months ... ... ... ... ... 3 Ditto two months ... ... ... ... ... 3 Ditto one month , and to Bad a surety in the sum of £ 10 , and their own recognizances of £ 20 each , to keep the peace for twelve months , and to bo further imprisoned until ' those conditions be complied with ... ... 2 Ditto one month ... ... ... ... ... 4 Ditto a fortnight ... ... ... ... ... 1 To enter into own recognizances of £ 20 each to j

      receive jndsment when called upon ... ... 5 To enter into own recogaizance of £ 10 to appear when called upon ... ... 1 Queen ' s evidence ... ... ... 1 Discharged by order of the Court 1 Not guilty ... ... ... ... ... ... 49 No bill ... ... ... ... ... ... 14 No prosecution ... 8 No appearance ... ... ... 1 Traversed till next Assizes ... ... ... 1 Total ... ... 187

      SUMMARY . OF THE RIOTERS . To be transported ten years ... ... ... 1 Imprisoned eighteen months ... ... ... I Ditto one year ... ... ... ... ... -3 Ditto eight months ... ... ... ... ... 2 Ditto six montbs ... ... ... 22 Ditto five months ... ... ... ... ... 11 Ditto lour months ... ... ... ... ... 30 Ditto three months ... ... ... 33 Ditto two months ... ... ... 12 Imprisoned till tho rising of the Court " 7 To be discharged on entering into recognizances . to keep the peace ... ... 30 Not Guilty 25 No bill ... .. ... ... 5 No prosecution ... ... ... 7 Traversed till next assizes ... ... ... ... 1

      190 187 Grand total ... 377 Of'the ' rioters 109 were found Guilty , and 43 pleaded Guilty ,

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      Breakfast Powder . —The proceeds due to the Executive from the sale of Messrs . Crow and Tyrrell ' 8 Breakfast Powder , from the 16 th August to the 3 rd of September , are as follows : — ad . Mr . G . J . Harney ... ... ...... 6 0 Mr . J . Yates , Staffordshire Potteries 1 6 National Chartist Association , Hull ... 1 6 Mf . Hibbard , Mansfield , Notts ... ... 1 6 Mr . Scwncer , Northampton ... ... 1 G Mr . Parker , Gainsborough 1 6 Mr . Cooper , Leicester ... ... ... ... 16 Mr . Wiloox , Wolverhampton ... ... 6 0 Mr . White , Birmingham ... ... 4 6 Mr . Viokers , Belper , ... 3 0 Mr . Watt 8 , Hull ... ... ... ... ... 3 0 Mr . English , Bury St . Edmunds ... 3 0 Mr . Leach , Cheltenham ... ... ... 4 6 Mr . Allen , Leamington Spa ...... 3 0 Mr . Saunders , Newark ... 16 Mr . Sweet , Nottingham ... l g Mr . Jones , Northampton ... ... ... I 6 Mr . D . Abel , Gloucester ... ... ... I g Mr . Annitage , Sandbach ... 0 9 Mr . Griffiths , Worcester ... ; .. ... 0 9 Mr . BarracloHgb , Nuneaton ... ... " 0 9 £ 2 10 3

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      Newspaper Wbitebs . —The deaths of three persons connected with the London newspaper and periodical press have been reeehtlj recorded : —Mr . Anderson , many years editor of the Morning Advertiser Mr . Mudie , formerly a reporter on the Morning Chronicle , See ., latterly author and lecturer ; and Dr . Maginn , many years assistant editor of the Standard , &o . f and all three hare left wives and families in a state of destitution , and the objects of subscriptions ! The like was the case with Theodore Hook , so many years editor of the John Bull .

      Typhus Fever . —It cannot be too wildly known , that nitrous acid gas possesses the property of destroying the contagion of the typhus fevei , and certainly preventing its spread . By the following simple method the gas may be procured at a very trifling expense . Place a little saltpetre in a Saucer , and pour on it as muoh oil of vitriol as will just cover it ; a copious discharge of acid gas will instantly take plaoe , the quantity of which maybe regulated by lessening or increasing the quantity of the ingredients . — Keen's Bath \ Journal . Burglary . —Property worth £ 2000 stolen . — A most daring , and- for the time , successful burglary , was committed on Thursday night , at the residence of Lady Lisle , at Millbrook . The robbery was effected between the hours of ten and twelve , and

      was discovered when the family were about to retire for the night . A ladder had been procured , and placed against the window of Lady Lisle ' s bedchamber , a pane of glass was broken , and the window-hasp unfastened . The parties having thus made their entrance , succeeded in getting off' with a most valuable set of jewels , a large sum of money , and several articles of plate , altogether worth upwards of £ 2 , 000 , which were in the apartment . A portion of ihe property has been recovered in a curious manner . This morning early , Mr . Shakell , upholsterer , of Above Bar , was coming into town , from Salisbury , accompanied by his son . They alighted from the van in which they / were riding , to walk round the Millbrook shore to Four Posts . In

      crossing the brook young Mr . Shakell discovered a portable desk , bound round with rope * and floating in the water of the canal . On again taking the main , road at Four Posts , Mr . Sbakell and his son met * policeman , whom they informed of the circumstance . They took the desk * to the station-house , and deposited it iu the hands of Mr . Enright . The contents were found to be two halves of Bank of England notes for' £ 100 . Nos . 50 , 089 and 50 , 088 ; half a note for £ 50 , No . 66 , 677 ; and a promissory note for £ 100 payable dn demand , some ladies' jewellery , aud important papers . All the more available contents of the desk had been , of course , abstracted . In the course of the morning some trifling articles of plate were also found in the canal , by some children .

      The perpetrators of the robbery have for the present eluded justice . It is , however , evident that they must have been parties well acquainted with the premises and with the place in which the property ; was deposited .- ^ i / ampsfttre Independent , of Sept . S . Affecting Cibcvustakcb . —On Wednesday , the 10 th current , a stout good-looking man , five feet eight or nine inch : s high , apparently of the age of twenty-four years , fair hair , and yellowish bushy whiskers , landed from the Liverpool steamer , at Annan Waterfoo :. He inquired for a quiet lodging , as he proposed resting a few days , and was oonduoted to the house of Widow Beattie , residing in Porterstreet . During the night he was sick and restless , and in the morning swallowed a cup of tea , without

      tasting bread . He then went oat with the expressed intention of calling at a barber ' s shop , and returning immediately . But from whatever cause he has never ' since been heard of . He was dressed in moleskin toousera and waistcoat , wore sleeves , and a white Bhirt , a cap stemmed and furred , and Weliingtonboot ? . The box he left at the lodging was addressed "James Smith , " and the wayfarer talked as if he belonged . to Ayrshire . After Borne delay the box was opened by the Procurator Fisqal to the Burgh , in presence of Bailie Sawyer , and an inventory taken of it , consisting of aquantityof joiner ' stools , and body olotbes . On the latter there are no marks , and on

      the former simply the maker ' s name— " Henderson , Grecnock . " From a memorandum found , it appears that poor Smith had sailed from Greenock for America , on the 14 th of May last ; and as the box in question is an old commercial packing one , and its tradesman contents incomplete , it seems probable that he had sold his tool chest to raise money sufficient to bring him back to this country . In the course of conversation , he told Mrs . Beattie , that , although he had been in various parts of the United States , he could find no employment , and that he would never , he rather thought , travel more unless he had th \ misfortune to be banished . There is

      something strange and suspicious in the disappearance of this wanderer ; for had not something serious or fatal oocurred , it seems most certain he would either have returned to his longing , or sent for his property . —Dumfries Courier . Man Shot by Mistake . —Gosport , Friday Afteehoon . —A lamentable occurrence took place here this morning , by which the life of an individual has been sacrificed . A private of the 6 th Regiment of Foot , William Davies , while on convict guard , shot one of the keepers named Clasby , through the head , mistaking him for a convict attempting to escape . Davies was immediately taken inte custody , and at two o ' clock brought before the magistrate for examination . It appears from the evidence that

      a number of convicts were sent on shore at an early hour from the York convict ship to work in a field near Haslar Hospital , under the charge of the deceased , and two other keepers named Adam 3 and Beazley , and the usual file of soldiers , who were distributed in various parts of the ground where the convicts were at work , at some distance from each other , with instructions not to allow any of the prisoners to pass the field , or to cross Haslar Creek , unless accompanied by one of the guards , and if any prisoner persisted in passing after being hailed and ordered by the sentry to return , and assistance waa not near , the sentry was to fire . Acting upon these orders , Daviee , who was the sentry near the creek , seeing the deceased detach himself from the oonviots

      and walk along the edge of the creek at high water mark , hailed him to return ; and apon the deceased , who was unfortunately deaf , paying no attention to him , but still continuing his own course , he levelled his musket and shot-him . The ball went through the unfortunate man's head , and death was instantaneous . The two other guards , Beazley and Adams , stated that about a quarter past ten o ' clock they heard the report of a gun , and looked to where thr . y supposed the Bound , came from , and saw tho prisoner Davies with his musket at his side . The deceased was lying on the ground . Adams immediately went to the hospital to procure medical assistance , but on his return the deceased was quite dead . He then went to the main * guard to obtain a file of men to take the prisoner into custody . The prisoner ' s musket was examined at the time , and

      found to have been recently discharged , and when the cap was taken off the nipple smoke issued from it . The deceased was dressed in a bottle green coat , black waistcoat , and flushing trousers , while the dress of the convicts is dark brown . The prisoner , who appears to have been some time in the army , and not possessed of more intellect than would enable him to follow literally what he waa ordered to do , was asked by the magistrate if he wished to say any thing , with the caution that what he did Bay would be taken down and used for or against him at his trial . He merely said that Mb orders were to let no person pass , and he was only acting up to them . He was remanded until next Thursday . The unfortunate deceased has been twenty seven years in the situation he held , and has left a widow and seven children quite unprovided for . The inquest will take place this evening .

      Forged Biixs of Lading . —Nabeow Escape op a Merchant from a serious Loss—A very singular case recently occurred in this town . A merchant extensively engaged in the corn trade received some mouths ago , from a correspondent in the Baltic , bills of landing for a cargo of com which the latter pretended to have had shipped for the Li »< Tp " o . ol market . Upon these bills , which appeared rt ^ ular , advances to the amount of £ 2 , 600 were made . A more than usual time having elapsed , and the vessel named in the bills of lading no : making her appearance on the Sound , on her voyage to Liverpool , the merchant became rather uneasy ; he never once suspected , however , that anything could be wrong , much less that a plan had been laid to

      defraud him by his correspondent . While the matter was in this state he accidentally met a shipbroker extensively connected with foreigners . From him he heard , with surprise , that his foreign correspondent was actually in Liverpool , accompanied by his wife , intending to embark for America . Deeming this very strange , he alluded to the non-arrival of the cargo of wheat on which he had made advances . The name of the captain whose signature was to the bills of lading was mentioned ,, when it was immediately suspected that there must be some fraud in the transaction , as the captain had sailed hence about ten days before . It became evident , in short , that the captain ' s name had been forged to the bills of lading ; that ho cargo of wheat had beenshipptd by the forger of the said bills ; and that the merchant was one of several persons whom the foreigner had designed to victimise . What . then , was to be

      done ? In the office of the merchant is a shrewd German :. he . was immediately sent in search of the swindler , whom , by good lack , he found . At firstt he proceeded cautiously , but soon found that the suspicions of frauds were too true : that no corn had been shipped ; and that the bills of lading were fabrications . He then changed his tactics . He pretended that a man who had accompanied him , « n « who was at hand , waa a police-officer , and that , » the foreigner ( who could not speak English , and irno was addressed in German ) did not instantly , re turn the £ 2 V 600 which he had fraudulently obtained , no would order him into custody . The pl * ^ ?" ceeded ; after some hesitation , the money wasrerantied , and the clever German carried it off in tnam pn to his employer ' s counting-house . On the same aue ** noon the forei / jner embarked on board one oft " British North American Royal mail Bteamers W sailed for Boston . —Liverpool Albion *

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      6 THE NORTHfcfcN STAR . ~ ; ¦ " ¦ ¦¦ . . ¦¦

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 10, 1842, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct447/page/6/