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      Attskpted Highway BoBBmY .-O ? F-itj . t foor men , named Xiehard Gravel , Joseph fewrig ht , Egbert E »» , and George Clayton , 5 £ brought before tte magistrates ™** ™* ianred with attempting to rob Mr . J . Howsob , I-cIt Brambwn , on the York-road , on tne night ffWedwsdaj last- The pn secBtor w « s TetOTniirg Vame on borsebact , -about nine o ' ckxi , having wi * « bi * 1 » rcel «¦* " ^^ P ^ J S ^ " wben ^ P ^ the Catholic Chapel , he was stopped by four men , one of whom seized the bridle , while a second grasped * u wrrel . and Attempted to run off with it . He the parceland Attempted to run off witn it . * e

      , TCcaVed a blow , however , froa Mr . Howson , which SSed him to let it fall to the ground . A third r ^ , eo pulled him off the fconse , and the fowto , Triiotn he distinctly recogniBeo . to be Clayton , strock Si several blows with a stick He msediatelj idled oat murder , * nd s person Brag in an adj « i > - inr cottage threw open his bed-room window , w& Jfnlred&e cauWof the disturbance . On jflni SJnn , the men ran off , without baring succeeded us S MMt < Mr . Howson retarned to Leeds , and ££ 3 & « i of the occurrence at the poKce SX . Early on the following morning , the ™ Lraen . were , apprehended on suspicion of being

      fee partie . imp licated , a « i on appe * nng Dewe xne Beneb , tbe complainant * eeognuei Ckytau , and Jrpre ^ ed his belief that toe other three were hi * loiomp liefcg . The men when taken , adwtted that they had 4 ept in a cabin on the York-rosd on toe * bove nigfet , and inTerrted a bungling * tory that at ? weri met by a eendtman on horseback , who *> ld them ihat he had bees robbed by four men , ana that afterwards they were attacked by the same B . rtr . In addition to tie identity of Clayton and

      the latter fact , the case against the prisoners was otherwise suspicious , and they were aU committed to Waiefitfid for trial at die next sessions . } The Weathbb ± xv the Cbops . —The weather since Sunday last , has been such as to justify fhe most gloomy anticipations with reference to t&e coming harvest , that is , if ever it does come . The constant rain , with sultry growing weather , has forced the straw beyond its strength , and we much iear that when the ' ear fills , the straw will bemade-¦ ni-ti to the burden . We were disheartened to see sack a quantity of all sorts of crops laid . We have irarer .-ed most part of the counties of York and

      Lancaster since Sunday , and can make no exception in faTour of any " particular district , ana . we fear that the best weather now would be r&iber late , xnd would drive the harvest into tbe equinoctial season , when much of the grain would be shed . Lotal Independent Obbeb op Ancient Sbephebdesses . —On Sunday last , the Faith , Hope , and Charity Court of the above order , met in tbeir Court-room , at the Hope Inn , York Boad , to attend the fcneral of sister Esther Holdsworth ; there were upwards of one hundred member * it ended ? nd proceeded from the above house ip . the H « . use of Recovery , where the deceased died , and

      from thence to St . Mary's Church , and tbe greatest j \ mpa . thy prevailed . Great praise is due to ihe members of tbe courts in St . Peter ' s District . The deceased was not a financial member , and was nor eBiided to any benefit ; but tbe order has kindly paid all the expenses of the Funeral . She was 31 TMHofage . The above Court held their anniversary , on Tuesday last , when upwards of thirty fflpinhers sat down to an excellent tea , p rovided bv tie worthy host and hostess of the houst , f , Mr . and Mrs . Lawrence , ) which gave the greatest satisfaction , and the evening was spent in the greatest iannt-nv .

      Phrenology . — On Monday -evening , Mr . Br idges delivered a lecture in "Walton's Saloon , in sBsirrr to tie lecture of Dr . DL ? ney Thorpe , delivered tome weeks ago in the Commercial Buildings , before tbe members of tbe Literary Institution . Tbe lectur ? was well received by a very numerous and respectable audience ; but , though repeatedly called lor , co discussion was elicited . 3 Irsic—On "Wednesday evening , tbe lovers of nn « 3 c had a nigh gratification in Mr . George Parke ' s concert , at tbe club-room of " The Leeds Corn E _ xchiTsgeGJee Club , " Mr . James ' , The Templars ' Ice , in this Town . Although the weather was ccfivocrable , raining beavijy from seven to nine o ' clock , the company was numerous , and expressed riser entire satisfaction . Tne ball commenced

      about eleven , and was vigorau . « ly kept up until a hue bonr . The comic songs were given in Mr . Parke ' s best * tyle , and elicited rapturous applause . The songs of Mr . Clapham and Mr . Lambert ( a bsss singer of great promise ) were well rt-ceived and es £ trl \ - encored . Mr . Clapham ' s song , "A " Woodked Life , " was indeed a treat , so much so , that a ttcond encore was called for . The glees were sung limirably , and delighted tbe audience . Caution to Shootebs . —On Saturday

      lastis Mr . Thomas Crosby , of Leeds , formerly of Tollerton , near York , was returning from the Moors , and being fatigued be gnt into a cart to ride . Having arrived at Cooiridge , near Leeds , he alighted iron tbe cart , and was pulling his gun out by the muzzle , when it unfortunately went off and the eonuwj lodged in hh sbouldt-r . He was removed to the Infirmarv , where tie wonnd was dres- ^ ed , and etehteen pieces of bone taken out . At present it is 2 K known whether amputation will be unavoidable

      t ? EOL Isqvfst . —On Saturday , an inquest was held before Mr . Blackburn , at the Court House , Lefd ? , cB-ri « r of the body of Thoy . Flather , who resided is St . James ' -street . It appeared that a month previous , wben in a state of intoxication , he ' fell ( kani > ome steps in iis own lon ^ e , bj wiieh means iis leg was injured . He was removed to the ln-Snnary , and there expired on Thursday . Terdiet —^ Died from natural causes . Axcient Fbee Gabdenebs . The annual

      sseuBg of this order commenced at ihelonse of 3 fe . V . " . Holt , Blue Ball Inn , Rochdale , on the 13 th mast , and closed on Wednesday . The basinei'S ¦** s transaeted in a very satisfactory manner , and tie statements made proved the order to be in ~ a "Krjjn-osperoas condition . Impud ent Thief . —On "Wednesday last , a man limed James Connor was brocght before the mapsmtes on a charge of stealing a quantity of tea-5 * ctu out of tbe sbop of Mr . Peter X . erra , C « ll Lane It a ppeared that , on the day before , the prisoner * eat into the prosecutor's « bop to purchase some Ppt eils and other . trifling articles , irhen ff * were a great quantity of teaspoons&c ,

      , ¦* P = g on tee counter . The prisoner watching his ^ pportrauty , slipped half a gross of them into his joeket , acd after payir . g for 3 ie articles he had pure ^*^ , walked away . Shortly afterwards he went wek again to make a second purchase , and to comait a second theft . He asked lor some more pen-* & , or some trifling thing , watching his oppor-* pity , slipped another half gro ? s of tea-spoons into & pocket . They were missed j he W 3 S suspected ; poHeeman was sent for , and they vrtre fonnd in & pociet . The others were then also missed , and D 3 the prisoner's lodging being searehed , they * erefonna under Ms bed . He was committed to take = » trial . " .

      Stealin g "Wool . —On Monday , Join "Wbiteley , * notor ious character , residing at Armley , was "rcaght tip at tbe Court House , charged with having watered tbe wool warehouse of Thomas Briggs , of Sutt place . The prosecutor is a constable , and was warning tome about two o'clock on Sunday morn-2 « , wien he heard a door sbut ; he afterwards Wrd parties in conversation , and ascertained they * ere in his wool warehouse . Upon this , he closed &e door , and attempted to hold it , calling out for * asistance , but the villains forced it open and

      * 38 conded , leaving behind . them several stones ¦* a ght of wool , packed np for the purpose of being fcfcveyed away . The prisoner was well known at ^ 6 urns , as he lived within' a short distance of the Janases , and the prosecntor swears positively to his J ^ soa . The prisoner was remanded until the Rawing day , for the purpose of producing evidence ^ ih innocence . He stated that be was very ^ t His witnesses p roved that be was not drunk , "K & » t he went to Ma aunt ' s house , at a very early ¦ " a tbe moVning , and appeared to bave been tj ? ris 2 he beine ont of breath and exhausted . 1

      « prisoner was remanded for further examination . ^ * ° » ib ekn Union , —At the weekly meeting of ° *« td < Branch , hpJd on Monday evening last , at ** 3 \ ew Temperance Coffee House , Briggate , Rt «*» l aaditional members were admitted , and a ^^ ° n unanimously agreed to > hat some political r ^* shall be discussed at erery -weekly meeting > ^^ " ¦ eDee precisely at eight o ' clock every Monday ^ Iog- Two « 13 and tried ultra Badicals amongst j j ™* j enrolled their names , and signified their r ^ ° n of keeping up a continual fire against the f ^ T 311 « EDJbal syKtem , and its base and nnprind-^^ PPorters .

      BJlSJTSLE ? . 1 s ^ i > Xook Comnssion . —One of the Com-^ o neM arrived in Barnsley , on Thnrnday , the « d ^ ^ Dlj Md eommeDced his inquiry on Friday coatmaed it on Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday , « Po « Tt * ' llad Prepared a pretty lengthy ' wl , r- P' ^ eeedings , hnt on Wednesday , one ¦ - t ^ o i f 0 mini 8 ^ oners from London , arriTed here , f » i , wormed us that the printing of the evidence I to nf f ° ? - It is due to Mr . Commissioner I with'Jr , ' ' oar "p inion , nothing conld be done I , a ^ t ^ p 4161 fiirn&ss than the conducting of this

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      Svdpen Death . —Oa Tuesday « fternoon , the U 4 instant , Mr . fiobert -Sailes , grocer , was taken suddenly ill , and died ia a few miautes after . An inchest was held on the body ; and the verdict was , "Died by the viritatioBof God . " Anciest Free Gabdehe&s . — A l « dge of the Ancient -Free Garfenwra \ ras opened at Mr . Joha Pieiering ' ti , the Old Union Inn , on Monday last , G . M . Scratches , D . G . M . Armitage , and P . P . S . Junes superintended the opening . From present appearances , it is likely that it will become a strong lodge . The name given to it is one whksh ve trust they will adept for themselves , viz ., Freeman ' s Lodge . :

      • pHT . lffl'TCSERIOUS Accident . —On Sunday last , as a party of individuals were on their return home from . Bpcbdale rash bearing , on parsing over Blaekstoae Edge , the horse took fright and upset the vehicle in which they rode , which was a light spring market < arc A bey , named Broadley , agad fifteen years , w «« killed en the spot ; and Mrs . Hannah Griabam , her hosbaDd , and son , together with two others , were also i&jored :- a yoong child , an infant , escaped « afcnrt . They were taken to the 'New Inn , the nearest place to where the aceident happened . Toe boy killed and the persons injured are all " of this

      town . , Radical Association . —The members of this association have determined upon appropriating one « vening in the week to a discussion on some political subject , Ifid h » TB fixed upon Tuesday evenings , at tight o'clock , last Tuesday evening , being the first of meeting , the question proposed for discussion referred to the right of Suffrage ; and whether every person of twenty-one years of age , and sound mind , untainted by crime , bad not a right to a vote in sending members to Parliament . Several persons

      spoke on this subject , all of whom expressed themselves favourable to the extension of that right . As this was considered to be only a one sided view of tbe question , it was proposed to adjourn the discussion to theDext evening , when it will be resumed ; and all sincere Whigs , Tories , and Radicals may there have an opportunity of displaying their prowess , in advocating either side of the question . The large room up stairs , at the Labour and Health , Southgate , in this town , is engaged for that purpose . No smoking , quarrelling , or personalities are allowed during the discussion .

      Ordination . -Tbe B , ev . Mr . Obrey was ordained regular pastor to tbe congregation assembling in Harri » on-road Cbapel , in this town , on Wednesday last . The Eev . Mr . Wardlaw , from Glasgow , gave an impressive charge to the young minister , on the duties devolved upon bim in taking upon himself tbe serious responsibility Gf curing for tbe souls of others , and the great Let-fssiry tt ere was of Wingfaitbfelin rhe-discharge of his duties . Tbe Rev . Mr . Ely , from Leeds , preached , in the evening , a sermon in connection with the above Services . A number of other ministers wtre also present , several of whom took part in the cei emony of ordination .

      Extract of a Letter from a Young Man "TO HIS FRIENDS AT WaDSWORTH , NEAR THIS Town , FROM THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA . — " De Euyter , Madison County , Ivew Yoik , July 1 / tb , 1838 . I-am extremely well pleased with this country j the soil is fertile , climate healthy , and productioDS abundant . 1 iaTe been receiving , since tbe 1 st of Maj last , ten dollars or £ 2 per month , and board dHring that time . I can scarcely convey to yon the satisfaction I felt on comparing the state of things in this country with those in England . It is a common remark here that there is more intelligence in the people of tbe United States than that of " any other nation in the globe . ¦ I fully concur in

      this opinion . Tbe Yankees ar » - tbe trnedescendants of John Bull , inheriting all his virtues , courage , magnanimity , and generosity , without being degenerated in either per > -on or mind . Schooled in all the var iegated transactions in which civil society have been engaged in modern times , they seem to Lave been taught by experience the practice of every thing . It is no uncommon thing tn see one individual following the oceuj ation of mechanic , farmer , merchant , priest , and lawyt-r , aud apparently well able to discharge the duties belonging to the whole of tbem . The science of politics is well understood , being most frequently discussed amongst them ; and everv one seems conscious of his lieedom , and the

      soarce from whence it springs , as they are taught to understand something of tie nature of different forms of Government , and the principles on which natural rights are built , as it is tbe genius of some Governments to ¦ promote and others to abridge . The people of the UnitPd Siates are proud of tbeir liberties , aud justly so , as they srand on the ground of equality , tach one viewing bis neighbour ' s rights as part of hi ? own . Os ) j compare this state of things with The state of things in England . Tbe institutions of royalty , with an overgrow-n ariKtooraoy , who poe » -ecc Dearly tie whole Teal states of tbe kingdom , and the tiibe-takiDg clergy filching from tbe substance oi the husbandman , —the commercial , manufacturing , and mercantile aristocracy that have caused tbe different branches * of productive industry to be so far

      frystemized by partial legislat ion—by Acts of Parliament , that wealth so monopolized by a comparative few , and the common people are ground to the dust , so tiat their scanty pittance barely affords subsistence , and neither industry , mer it , nor talents are adequately rewarded . If the people of England could but once be made to taste the sweets of liberty , as they exist here , and tbe genius of that Government from whence they flow , they could be . no more brou ght back again to the old English system , as they now exirt , than they couir ] persuade a republican that a monarchy was the best form of Government . In these states every man is a patriot , and every mother teaches her child to exult and triumph in the Government of its country—its equal laws , and its home , and the institutions by which it is surronnded . The united arm of the nation is tbe

      bulwark of freedom . The combined poweis of Europe could no more subjugate this free people than they could lash the ocean or level tbe Andes . It is wonder ul to observe bow the consciousness of freedom invigorates the people , and prompts to pleasurable feelings , by eialticg tbe mind and enlarging the understanding of a nation , by raising them in the scale of human beings . " Board of Guardians . —On Friday last , this "BoaTd again met for tbe dispatch of hus-iness , when twelve of the elected Guardians and four of the £ jr VJficios wtre present . J . Waterhnnse , Esq . vras in the chair . The clpik read over theminutes

      of the preceding meeting and five notices of marriage .- It was also announced by him that several letters bad been received from different architects , whe required to be informed as to the particulars of the plan for a new workhouse ; all of which eornplaintd of the shortness of the time allowed for sending tbem in . After a few remarks bad been made , it was decided to wait tbe result of Monday last , as being tbe day fixed on for sending in plans for tbe workhouse ; and should the Board l > e ul imately disappointed , by having only a few plans sent in or none at all , it would then be before them to determine or to give a fortnight longer for that purpose . The- clerk stated that he bad furnished tbe

      applicants with the necessary information they had required . Mr . Pollard addressed the assistant overseers who weTe called before them on the subject of collecting the rates ; and in the course of his observations he enumerated the heavy duties which they had to perform under tbe new Act , arising out of the circumstance of having to attend so many different places , whereas nnder the old Act , they were residents amongst the rate-payers , which made it comparatively easy for them to make calls upon them . He divided the rate-payers into three classes . The first class he observed , were those who were not only able to pay , but willing ; tbe second were able , bnt quite unwilling ; and the third , were tbe poor rate-payers , who , he believed , were quite as willing to pay as the first , bnt were not able to do

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

      out-townships was then presented to the Board . It asked to be permitted to have all summonses served by the constables , as the New Poor Law was very onpopnlar in some of tbe townships , whfcfl rendered it very daDgerous to serve them . After the chairman had read the document , he assured the memorialists it conld not be done on account of the .-expense which would be incurred . Mr . Sbaw , asisstant overseer of the Ettand district , said , if he went to the top of Eli and to serve a summon ? , he would have to take a constable with biro ; and Mr . WomerslcT , of the Soutbowram district , stated , that if be went into Hartishead , he would require a constable with him . After some desultory remarks , tbe matter was dropped ; and the Board then separated into sections to examine applicants for relief .

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      Meeting of Rate-paters . —On Thursday , the 16 th instant , at . the Committee-room , in this town , » meeting « T the rate-payers took place «» audit the constable ' s accounte for the last three months . Mr . Samuel Farrar was called to the chair ; and the accounts , which amounted to £ 48 . 5 s . 2 d ., were passed without opposition . Mr . Fawthrop stated objections to certain items , but did not move tb « r rejection . The attendance of ratepayers , it is said , was only four besides those who attended officially .

      Dreabfux Spicidb . —Win . Pearson , butcher , Br idge-end , Halifax , left home on business , Tuesday afternoon , / August 21 et ., and was found in EUand Wood , the next morning , with his throat dreadfully cut . It appeared that he undressed himself in the wood , and laid the knife ' on nis clothes , and walked a few yards , and fell . Excessive drinking ia said to be the cause of -this dreadful calamity . A True "Britoner . "—A bawl-loom weaver , wboTendts near Hebden Bridge , and who passe * for a half-witted man , happened tome time ago to carry in his work after the appointed hour tot taking in goods ; and the following dialogue passed between him and . bis master : "William , you are come too

      late . — -William , I was too late when I was born , I have never yet been able to come up . —Master , I'll not take in your piece to-day . — -William , I feel no concern about your taking in my work , but I must have pome money . —Master , I caunot pay any money without taking in die goods . —William , en heariog this , threw down his bag , and p lacing himself in the attitude of John Bull in a rage , or , as Tom Crib would say ,. in good style , said , I have fought for my King and my country , and I will fight for my wages , and just now too , if you do not give them up . —The master , not liking the weaver's conditions , broke in his general rule , took in Lib work , and paid him .

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

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

      VESTRY MEETING . —On Friday last a meeting of the rate-payers was held in tbe vestry of tbe Parish Church , for the purpose of anditing and passing tbe constables' accounts lor the quarter endiDg the 31 st of July . Give it a Fair Trial . —We have been informed that a person named Jewell Rilev , of this town , woolcomber , baviDg a wife and six children , made application to the Board of Guardians , last Friday , for relief under the following circumstances : —A son of his , about 20 years of age , caught cold by being in tbe water at the time of tbe flood a ; this place , about seven months ago , and which was the cause of bis losing his si . ht . The loss ol this seven

      months'laoour from tbe youDg man , and the enormous expense incurred on his account , they having expended in consequence tberei f about £ 20 , has been the means of reducing the family to a state ol extreme indigence ; aud also the young mag being now in Hull under the care of a surgeon , and we are happy to state , recovering his sidot , tbou ^ h at a weekly expesse of about 14 s . to his parents , they thought a little assistance from tbe parish lurid would enable them to continue him at that place , until he . was recovered . The man has been twenty

      years arate-payer . His e * n average earnings , with tbe assistance of part of his family , are 16 s . per w . ek ; he has a boy working at tbe coal-pits , averaging 4 s . per week , making a tofal of 20 s . per week ; from which , if we deduct the 14 s . above-named , we find they have 6 s . per week to support seven persons . "We most also state that a daughter , aped ]/ , in now at home , subject to fits . Well , this was a fair trial the result of which was , the applicant was ordered out of the room , and refused one farthing oi relief .

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

      peaceful vale have been shocked into general consternation at the dreadful havoc of this recent plot , and a considerable degree of anxiety whs manifested for the result of the legal investigation which took place on Wednesday laat , before John Hardy and H . W . Hird , Esqrs . Mr . E . Hailstone ( assisted by tbe principal Inspector ) appeared in support of the charge , and Mr . Clakkson , solicitor , for the defendant . Josh . fFifcoc / c , inspector , deposed that on Friday , the 17 th instant , he and another Inspector , accompanied by a constable , proceeded with a warrant to sparch the house and premises of John Hirst , who assisted them in the discharge of their auty ;

      that they went into the house , shop , and cellar , but be saw nothing to excite suspicion ; that they then searched a chamber , and found some yarn in a chest , and a quantity . of loose weft of different counts In some earthenware vessels ; and on asking Hirst to account for iu he stated that lie had bought it of a neighbour , J . Jowett , who nad purchased part of it from Goodison& Co . of Bradford . Wilcock seized the articles , which he delivered into the hands of Briggs , the conftable , of Clayton , who produced them aud corroborated Wilcock ' s testimony . Mr . T . Hammond , a partner in a firm of worsted pinners , swore that part of tbe yarn produced was of their manufacture , and that they bad sold none either to Jowett or Hirst .

      On cross-examination , Wilcock and Briggs admitted that the articles were not concealed , and that nothing suspicion- appeared abont them ; but that different sons "were intermixed contrary to the Tt-galar course of Uade ¦ witbinairafacturers generally , bnt that it was no nncommon circumstance with small piece makers . Briggs further , but reluctantly admitted , that tbe goods seized bad been compared with yarn in Jowett's possession , and some of which were found to correspond . Mr . Hammond acknowledged that he only conld identify the yarn pointed out as being of . bis spinning by a little bit of coloured thread attached to one or two lots ; and on being closelv -Dressed would not positively swear to it .

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

      to disprove the charge , and , bv complying with the unreasonable requirement of the Acts , satisfactorily account for every particle of yarn seized , and confidently trusted that the case would be dismissed , John Jowett , manufacturer , was then called , who proved that he had bought large quantities of yarn from respectable spinners , and bad sold different counts from 28 s . up to * 44 s . to Hirst , and that tbe yarns produced were similar to those he bad so sold . He produced invoices _ of foods purchased by him , which , in comparison with lirst ' s books of account , already established regular transactions between them for several years . Mr . C . said , he wonld take the liberty of examing Mr . Geo . Ineham , the Inspector-general , who seemed surprised to t > e required to give evidence for the defence , and

      no donbt , f-slt a little queer on being unrxpectedly placed in such a novel situation , and who , after a little alternate probing and fencing , was compelled to divulge the sequel of this tronblesome and expensive inquiry , namely , that it had been represented tfcar either Jowett or Hirst ( we could not distinctly catch the name ) had been suspected of illicit dealings in Alapacba yams , not one fibre of which description of wool appeared amongst tbe articles in question . The magistrates immediately dismissed tbe complaint , after a very patient and candid hearing , to the gratification of the parties implicated , against whose characters and conduct not the slightest impu tation could be raised , and to the ap ^ ptreDt satisfaction of a numerous attendance ol Friends and a crowded court .

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      _ < JrREOG . tf . ; Wilkinson . —On Tuesday evening , in . the Temperance Hall , these two gentlemen met , according to notice ^; to discuss the relati ve merits of Christianity and Socialism , or as the placard expressed , 'rThe influence of Religion - on ^ the temporal happiness oMabkind , " A little after six o ' clock in the evening , nuaibers of persous were seen wending their way towards the place of meeting , which , by a little after seven , was literally crammed with human beings . The Rev . J . C . Boddington , of Horton , was called to the chair , and opened the

      meeting in a short speech , in which he urged upon the persons present the necessity of giving a fair and candid hearing to each speaker , and also desired that neither approbation or . disapprobatiori might be evinced during the debate , after which he called pppn Mr . Wilkinson to commence it . Each champion then had his say , to the number of four or five speeches each . After whu-h came the qaestion of the disposal of thefunds : arising outof , the adrnission-TObney , which was agreed to be . divided eqaally betwixt the trusses of the Temperance Hall and the building committee of the Mechanics' Institute . / We

      never witnessed a more respectable and orderly assembly . Doo Fight . —Arrest of Innocent'Men . — On Friday last , as Mr . Henry-Christie , a respectable tradesnian of this town , was passing along \ V " el ) Street , heobservt'd a great crowd of people collected in the street : aippn his arrival atthe place ; beIbund two dogs fightin g , on which , out of a . sense of humanity , he : stepped forward to endeAvour to separate them . , Ju ^ at this time , Mr . Bates ' , ' captain ' of the Charlies , rushed forward and seized Mr . Christie with one band , and a hoy , ah apprentice to Mr .

      Deany joiner and cabinet-maker , with the other ; dragged them to the Station-house , / where he kept them as long as he thought proper , and then turned them out , and afterwards ! summoned them to appear at the Court House , which thtry did on Wednesdiiy . Mr . Christie was defended by Mr . Wagstaff . Mr . Bakes swore that Mr . Christie was encouraging the dogs to fi ^ ht , and brought forward Mr . . Shepherd to support him ; however , Mr . Shepherd would not swear to any such thing , and Mr , Broadbenr , ' Who uppeared as evidence for . the'defendant , .-disproved Mr . Bakes' assertions , and the case was dismissed .

      Police Intrusion . —On the evening of Tuesday last , a number of stone-masons in this town , met as is customary with them , at the house of Mr . Glover , the Bee Hive Inn , in Westgate , to transact the business of their Society , whew a bpUt nine o ' clock in the evening , they wtre suddenly alarmed by the bursting opeuofthe 4 oor of the room , and the entering ( to their utter astonishment ) of Captain Bakes of the iiignt patrole , bis ass ^ tanf , the notorious

      Moses tugden , &c , 1 he men looked at one another with amazeineut , ' while the beaks , after eyeing them over , left the . . room , Sugden muttering something about secrecy , ike . Whether / those gentlen . en imagined that the poor Mlows were coiitpoting some dreadful plot watch should snake the earth to its centre anil destroy its equilibrium , it is not tor m to determine ; but we would recommend the inhabitants of th . s town either to keep themselves above the cause of suspicion , or otherwise have strong doors .

      Night Police Again .-- —On the night of Tuesday last , a poor Irishman named "Ihomas Couitry , lodging in the Lees in this town , arm-ted by Moses Sugden , on a charge of being engaged iii an all ray with the Cha . rliet > on the night of Saturday last . It appeared on evidence that Couitry had only been iri the town one week , and that he had only engaged the lodgings from which he was taken on the day of his arrest , several of the watchmen engaged in the affray were present none of w hic . h however would swear to tbe man , with the exception of Sugden , whose ofltA was contradicted by tLe evidence adduced , and the man was discharged .

      Fire in Thornton Road . About nine o'clock on the nigh , ot Saturday last , the inhabitants af this town were again disturbed by an alarming fire . Tbe fire bull was rung , and the people were seen flocking from all quarters , mukiriii enquiries as to where the fire bad taken place ,.: In a little time it was asccrtainnd that it was the machine shop ol Messrs . VVm . and Aiatthew Alltn , machine makvrs . The mill was left about half-past seven in the evtning , to all appearance quire safe . The engines w ^ re iiumediatt-l ) Uespaiched to tbe pHi . ce , hut tonunarely their as . sistance was not Tt-quired , the fire having been extinguished beibre their arrival . The ongiuaiing rause of this tire remains a mystery .

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

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      Subqeons . —* -K > n the . J 7 th iostarit , Mr . H . J . Hemingway , son of Hwiry Hemingway , Esq ., mirgeori , Dewsbary , was admitted a member of the Royal Collets of Sorgeonfc Londoa .

      HUDDBBSFIELD . ^ Highway -Robber's . —On Tuesday last , John C . alvert , of Xoekwodd ., and George Sykes , of the same place , were charged at the Court-Hpuse , Huddersfield , vfith robbing Haley Hobsjon , of Hag , on the highway , on the Tuesday evening previous . The facts of the case being fully proved against the party ; they were Committed for trial to York Castle . Sykes was further charged with robbing George Brook , of Lindley , on the 1 st of June last , of his watch and other articles . .

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

      BICBMOSn > . Richmond Races . —We understand that the ensuing races at Richmond , which commence on Wednesday , the fifth of September next , are expected to be very numerously and fashionably attended , and that the races will be numerous and well contested . The alteration of the time of meeting , they being this year a month earlier than they bave usua , lly been for a number of years , is expected to restore them to their wonted superiority , and render this meeting what it formerly used to be , one of the most celebrated , important , and well attended meetings of the North .

      Richmond Agricultural Association . — The Annual Meeting of this Association will be this year holden on the twenty-ninth of November next . The amount of the premiums offered for competition is sixty guineas , twenty pounds of which are given by the public spirited council of that Borough , from " the Barough Fund , " being the same amount which they have annually voted since the establishment of the association . Borough of Richmond . — At a recent meeting of the Council of this Borough , the annual fair for horses , cattle , and sheep , holden on the Race Ground of Richmond , and which since its establishment , haw been so numerously attended by both buyers and sellers , is fixed for Friday and Saturday , the second and third of November next . We

      understand that the very important advantages hitherto granted to graziers and dealers , will again be offered to them by the council of this borough . Sunday Schools . —On Sunday last , an excel - lent and appropria'e sermon was preached in the parish cLiurch of Grinton , near Reeth , in the morninp , and also in the afternoon , by the Rev . Robert Meek , rector of Richmond . A collection was made after each sermon in aid of the funds , for the support of tbe Sunday schools in the parish of Grinton .

      Missions . ——On Sunday last , two excellent sermons were preached in the chapel at Muker , near Reeth , by the Rev . W . Metcalfe , of West W'itfon . A collection was made after each semon , in aid of the funds of the society for propagating the gospel in foreign parts . INQUEST . — -On the nineteenth instant , an inquest was taken ; before William Dinsdale , Esq ., coroner , at the house of Mrs . Petch , Turf and Commercial Inn , Richmond , on -view of the body of Henry

      Sunter , of Reeth , aged eighty two , who died on Friday morning rather suddenly . He arrived at the above Inn , on Thursday night from Leeds , had com plained during the day of being ill , but declined having any medical as . si . stance . He took two cups of coffee and retired to his bed room , and in the mornog , about seven o ' clock , he had some boiled milk , which he partook of , and shortly after he was taken extremely ill , and died before eight . Verdict , " Died by the visitation of God . "

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

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

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

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

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

      kind gentlemen of Keighley . A treaty was accordr mgly entered into betwixt them , that if he would only conform to their views by acting the part of Judas in betraying the cause of the poot into their hands , they would reward him , not with ¦/ . ' thirty pieces of silver , but with the situation : of relieting - officer . The affair was cordially accepted , with many thanks to their honours no doubt for their kindness ; and after innumerable plots and contrivances , in the shape of hole-and-corner meetings , interviews with

      private magistrates , and ten thousand bows and compliments for favours bestowed , both sides at last realized their wishes , and he is now loaded with the blushing honours of his new situation . Amongst the numerous solemnTows made by him against ; the new law , was one to the alarming effect that he would have the arms cut from his body , tather than submit to . it . This promise like » great many more of his , we believe , he intended to evade , ai we have seen him frequently since , if we mistake not , with both arms on as usual .

      SociALiSM .-r-On the evening of Wednesday week , and the three following , four lectures on the above subject were delivered in the Radical Association room , by Mr . Rigby , from Leeds . The audiences which were not so ndmerous as might have been expected were apparently highly deli ghted % ith Mr . Rigby ' s discourses .

      OU > HAIff . St . Peter ' s Chapel , bL-DHAM . —The Rev . Wm . Lees , B . A ., late assistant curate of St . Peter's , has been appointed perpetual curate of the liviiig of that place , by the Rev . T . Blackburn , rector of Prestwick-cum-Oldham , on the recommendatibn of the congregation . The curacy was vacant by the death of the late highly respected curate , the Rev . Wm . Winter .

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      W 6 ekin ( J Men s AssociATioN .- ^ At a ^ meeting , held on Monday night last , of the Committee of the Borough of Oldham Working Men ' s As-8 ociatipn , in connexion with the Northern Uaibn ^ it was unanimously resolved— " That the Committee of the above Institation shnuld most respectfully inform the working men of ^^ blduam and [ its vicinity , that the said Committee will meet on Tuesday next , at eight o ' clock in the evening , at the house of Mr . Maconriochie , sign of the : Grapes Inn , Iforltshirestreet , Oldham , for the purpose of enrolling the names of siicla persons as . may feel a desire of becoming members of the said association . "

      .. . - . ¦ ¦ ,- " .: ¦ ^ OTLEir . ' . ; :- ¦ . .. -. , : ,:. ¦ Matrimpniai , SwEETs . i-A few days ago tie wife of a merry tailor in the good town of OHeV , went to a tea-drinking , whence she was summoned by her liege lord about nine o'clock ; ; not chusing to give up the prerogative of hersex , she remainedj despite the summons , until after eleveuj and on her return found the d , opr closed against her . Unable to obtain admittance that night , she sought it in the morning , when she was saluted on her entrance by ih& goose which her lord

      good dispatched to meet her . The visit of the goose was returned by that ; df the sjeeveboard , and hence arose a most amicable interchangfr of pokers , tong ? , knives , forks , - &e ; , which flew about the room as tbbng'h suddenly endaed with locomotive ener gies . 'In tde contest : the > wife ' 8 lip was cut through , and one of the husband ' s fingers nearly severed . It is said that the tailor has promised his vote in perpetuity to the Blties , on condition of their procuring him a divorce from the tea-drinking ! wife . ' , "¦ ¦ ¦" , . - . " " -: ' -: '¦ . ¦' : ' : ¦¦ , ¦ ¦ : ' . ¦ - '

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      On Sunday lost , at Settle , the Lady of William Foster , _ E » q ., solicitoi , of that place , of a son and heir . ¦ ¦ . ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ . ¦ ¦ ¦ ' . . - - ¦ ¦ ' " •¦ . / ¦ ¦ _ ' ¦¦ ' . The Qneen of Naples was delivef e'd of ason on the 1 st irist . ; who was christened Lewis Mary .

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      MAB . RIAGES . On Saturday last , at St . John ' s church , Mr . Jobn Farrer Wilson , book-keeper , to Mrs . H . Warrener , both ofBr ' araley . Same day . Mr . D . Hartley , of Famley , clothier , to Miss Mary Fisher , of Arrnlev . Same day , Mr . VV . Hill , of Holbecfc , woolcomber , to MisiAfrpes Corn forth , of Leeds . On Sunday Ja ^ r , Mr . Edward Lowe , of Burley , to Mrs , Sarah Hn tcbinson , of Kirkstall . Same day , Mr . J . Moseley , cooper , to Miss Mary Ann Wild , both of Holbeck , Same day , Mr . R . Wainman , woolcomber , to Miss Ann Austin , both of Leeds . Same day , 'Mr . Christopher Johnson , tailor , to Miss : Catherine Colpa ^ s , both pf Lppds . Same day , Mr . Jas . Atrah , clothier , tp Miss Mary Tiernevi both of Leeds .

      On Monday last , Mr . Bunyan O'Strirklnnd woodturner , to Mrs . Elizabeth Taylor , both of Leeds . - ¦ , Same day . Mr . M . Appleton , shoemaker , to Miss E . Smithy both of Leeds . Same day , Mr . E . Chambers , blacksmith , to Miss Eliza Hodgson , both of Leeds . Same day , Mr . Wm . Smith , stonemason , to Miss Matilda Clark , both of Le > Hs . On Tups'lay last , Mr . Thomas Rhodes , wool sorter , to Miss Mary Ann Swales , both of jHol beck . * I Same day , Mr . Robert DanHsnn , mechanic , of Wortl « y , to Miss E . Holmes , of Holheck . On Wednesday last , Mr . T . AVilks , butcher , to Mis * xSarahRicbHrdsrvn , both of Leeds . Same day , Mr . T . Hirst , fanner , of Sharlston , to Miss Bethia Booth , of Leeds . )

      On Thursday last ^ Mr . George Jordan , linendraper , to M-iss * Mary Pawson , both of Leeds . I On TbnrsdJvy vteek , at Aberdeen , Mr . Thomas ChiUon , formerly of Bradford , to MarYv f ^ ldest daughter of Mr . Robert Burgess , of tlit ; former p lace .. - . '¦ ' ¦ . . ¦"¦ . ¦ ¦ . ]_ '' Oil Thursday week , at the Pniish Cbnrcb , | Hnddersfield , by the Rev . J . C . Frnnks , Benjitrnin Vickermfln , Esq ., St ^ ps Mills , toClementia . daughter of the late Mr . Nathaniel Berry , of Huddersfield , merclmht . I On Monday last , at Holy Trinity chiirch , Mickle-~ pntp , by the Rev . Mr . Shackley , Mr . Thomas Firbv , to Mnrgnrot . the second daughter of ! Mr . StepWn Rongbead , late guard of the Wellington coach .

      On Wednesday last , at Batley Chnroh . Mr . James Bowel ! , of Leeds , woollen-draper , to Miss Susanna ' Gisbutn ,: daughter of Mr . John Gi « bnrn , surgeon , of Morley .: On Wednesday last , at the Catholic chapel , Little Blake-street , York , by the Rev . T . Billinpton , according to the rites « f the Catholic church , Mr . Smith , of Skiff Farrn , Holme , to Martha Catharine , third daughter of Mr . Henry Hansom , of ¦ •' York . ' On Ttipsday last , at Skipton church , by th > Rey . Richard Oglesby . J . J . Starkey , Esq ., of ¦ -Liverpool , to Elizabeth , elil *» Bt daughter « rf H « i » ry AJcooK , Esq ., of Airevtlle . near the former place .

      On Tuesday last , at Hnvton church , by tbe Rev . Charles Revis Grnbam , Henry Appleton , E-q ., to Jane , the beautifnl and accomplished o au £ h 6 r of John Benington , Esq ., both of that place . Also , Mrvklliott , of Bielby , to Miss Yeoman , of the snrne place , it is remarkable that at the same church there have been lately no less than 13 rnarriageSii Hear this yepoor bachelors who y « t remain dreaming in solitary singleness . On Monday last , at St . Michael ' s church , by * the Rev . C . Av Bihns , Mr . Benjamin Blackhnrn , coal-merchant , of Malton , to Miss Elizabeth Brown , eldest daughter of Mr . Wm . Brown , ioiner

      and manager of public works to Eari FitzwwilJiani , in Malton . On Sunday last , at St .- Mary's chnrcb , Old Malton , by the Rev . C . A . Binhs , Mr . Joseph Corker , of Market Weigbton , son of Peter CorKer , Esq .,. fellmonger , late of Leeds , to Hannah , younKest daugbte-r of Mr , Daniel Bradley , late master gunner of tbe Royal Artillery , and who served with so much distinction at Waterloo , and during the whole of the Peninsular campaigns . On Sunday last , at the Superintendent Registrar ' s office , in Westgate , Otley , Mr , Samuel Ibbetson . of Giiiseley , to Mrs . Martha Pratt , widow , of the sama place .

      On Sunday last , at Old Malton , by the Rev . C . A . Biims , Mr , John Spence , chemist and druggist , of New Maltou , to Margaret , daughter of Mr . Jobi Ruddiiock , ot the same place . Same day , at Old Malton , b ^ the Rev . C . A . BinnS . Mr , J . Wabon , drapery ol Swiuegate , Ne ^ r Malton to Ann , widow of the late Mr . James Asb , of the same place . On Saturday last , Mr Pearce , from Cork , to Miss Ward , of Park Place , York . On Monday last , at the Catholic chapel , in Bradford , Mr . John Fuly , to Miss Ann Couway , both of Bradford .

      On Monday last , at St . George ' s , ia Barnsley , Mr . George Coipehase , tailor , to Miss Ann Harrison ^ both of Barnsley . Same day , at Mii-field , by the Rev . Mr . Thomas Nevin , Mr , George Smithson , clothspinner , third son of Mr . " Hehi-y ^ Smithson , to Mary , fourtib daughtt-r of Mr . David Hep worth , all of Miriield . Same day , at Mirfield , Mr . John Hakttield ^ to Miss Mary Elliss , both of Mirfield . Same day , at the Catholic chapel , in Bradford , Mr . J . Cowell , of Bowling , to Miss Ann Bamford , ot . BradfordMo . or . On Sunday last , at the parish , church , Bradford , Mr . J . Gopdchild , of Thornton , painttir , to Mrs . Wilinan , of the same place . ;

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      . DEATHS . On Tuesday last , aged 61 , Sarah Savile , wife of 'Mr . Robert Atkirison , snrgeon , of this town , and eldest daughter of the late Savile Green , Esq ., of the Leeds Pottery . On Tuesday last , Mr . Richard Mellor , of Meltham ; aged 6 Q , for 34 -years a local preacher in the Wesley ^ n . Methodist Connexion . . On Tuesday morniog last , after a short illness , Mr . James Booths Senior , of Kirkburton , aged 84 . On Saturday last , at AJdbrongh , near ftichnibnd , in the 84 th year of her age , MafgaTet , wife pfMr . Matthew Bland , grocer , much respected and

      regretted by her neighbours and friends . On Wednesday last , Georgiana Mary , the infant daughter of George Swann , Esq . On Monday last , at Redcar , after a short illness , Sar ^ b , the wife of the Rev . J . Newsain ^ inen mbent of Sharow , near Rjpon . On Monday last , suddenly , Mr . Miles Dyson slandlord- of the Grey Horse , Chapel Hill , Huddersfield , age 4 72 . :. ¦ ¦¦ ' --. ¦ V : On Saturday last ^ aged 34 years , Martha , the wife of Mr . Richard Nelson , joiner and cabinet-maker , of Malton j and daughter of Thomas Wells , Esq ., of the same place . She was interred in the Unitarian chapel ^^^ accotding to the services usual on sneb occasions ;;'¦ ; - ¦ ¦ On Friday week , aged 39 , Miss Lydia HarrinonV daughter orMr . HarrisoM , dyer , of Meilton .

      On the 12 tb inst , at Ashton-under-L . Yne , alter a few days illness of inflamination , in the 46 th year of bis agei Mr . Thornas Goodall , enrner and spirit merchant . His memory will be revered by a large circle of friends ^ As a tender father and afiFecridnate husband be could not be excelled , and his residence was marked on all occasions to render succour to the distressed . His remains were attended to the family vault , on Thursdayi the I 6 th . by a largft ' ^ ^_ number of his masonic brethren , attired in .- ^ eqt .- » N < Qi raoorning , "be bavine acted as treasurer fOj ^^ taaptSP vy years to the Lodge Minerva , 377 ; j -- ' /'^ iCf ^ f ^ K ¦ ' * "' On Monday last , after ai few dayrtrjalS ^ St ^^ ifm ^ Eliza , daughter of Mr . Matthew BodthitS ^ f ^^ vO ^ aged 17 . ¦ ' : ¦ : ¦ '•; ' . " . ¦ •• ¦*»"¦ : ^^ % g& ^ £ x * L On Saturday last , Mary , wife of MO ^ Jfi ^ m ^^ i ^ worth , of ClaytonjlgedoO . ^^^^^^^ ^ fcp ^^^^ S ^ ;

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      TO THE EDITORS OF THE NORTHERN STAR . Gentlemen , —On the 4 th instant there appeared in your Slur , a-letter , signed u a Huddersfield Tradesman , " containing two distinct allegations against me . The first , that two children who had been working in my 'mil . shewed the writer their backs , which were shain ' ei ' uily marked and beaten by a huge strap ; and the second , that the said children along with others in my employment , were worked ten minutes per day more than the law allow . * ,--or cheated ten minutes daily . A letter , nearly similar appeared in the Intelligencer , on the same day , with the fame signature attached . On the 11 th inst .

      I . replied through the hitelligenpr , to this anonymous somebody , culling upon him to come torward to substantiate the accusations lie has thus publicly made ; and , Gentlemen , 1 have looked carefully through the columns ot the Star and Intelligencer ^ but tbe Huddersfield Tradesman , is non iest investus , nor can I find auy communication on the subject , either under an assumed or real name . I have only to request youy Gf n'lemen , to give up the name 6 t the anthic , iu order that public and singlH-handed justice , for which you so strenuously contend , may be meted out to me , as well as the rest of the people of England . ' I am , Gentlemen , Your most obedient Servant ,

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

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

      correspondei . t , whose veracity is unquestionable , will give you a faithful detail of the wliole , and knowing that yon like short communications , I i » aall pass over the madness of the magistrates , the atrocities of the police , and the inhuman conduct of some of our fellow-townsmen , and confine myself to the barbarous conduct of those men who call themselves tbe u messengers of peace to guilty men . " These are James the draper and Jossy the painter , concerning whom much might be said . For tlion ^ b , I have been a Wesleyan . many | years , and consequently am familiar with every thing uncharitable and tyrannical ; yet two such hard-hearted , unrelenting tyrants I know not to live . With these are linked , Johnny the and

      draper Jimmy the hatter , who , uuited , form the most accomplished party . of despots that ever did or ever can exist . These men were special constables—sworn in for a special purpose—to enforce a detested law , and i ! our throats were not wide enough to receive it , they were resolved to make them a little wider by the application of their shillelahs ; they went round the town like moristers , insulting and driving the populace , who had gathered roundto ^ ee the soldiew ; and if at any time they conld : give a person a severe blow with their statf they fafled hot to do it . Jossy was observed to knock down a youag child Uiree times , who could not get out of his way , and it appeared to be the intention of all four to createa disturbanceVih order mat someot tbei

      r feuow-tpwnsraeii uughtbe arrested a jd secured by the police . These are the professed teachers of the peacefulGospel of Jesus Christ : and perhaps as early , as next Sabbath we shall hear some of them declaring , with a sanctified look and silemn voice , "As ye mete , so- shall it be meted unto you . " Yes , it shall ! Mr . O'Connor told us what to do ; "Let the grass grow before their doore , " Neither . let Jossy jaint a tub / nor bny a yard of tapeof James or Johnny , nor even carry an old ha : for Jimmy ' s wife to bindj bnt while by their disgusting hypocrisy they are courting the favour of the great , let us teach them that their livelihood is in a g eat measure dependant npon the poor . If they will not serve us , let them starve .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Aug. 25, 1838, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct529/page/5/