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      gXnnjTffiX » D .--lNTEBHB » UTB SESSIONS . These sessions commenced on Thursday , Sept . 1 st , ield in tbe ; Conr t House . The generality of the P ^ ses were , as usual , petty felonies . The only case of interest was the following , arising oat of the recent torn-out Benjamin Carr and George Beaunont were indicted for haying at Clayton West , between Barnsley and Huddersneld , conspired with other persons to disturb the peace , &e . &e . and with tari ng entered the mill of George Norton , fancy cloth manufacturer , and knocking the plugs out of

      the boilers belonging to the said mill . Tne prisoners Were defended by Mr . Pashley . The Jury , after a short consulsation found both the prisoners guilty . Hi . pashley then submitted to the Court that the offinc e with which his clients were charged was not co gnizable by that Court , an Act of Parliament recently passed directing that all charges of conspiracy ghould retried by Courts of Assize . The Court intimated that they would take time to consider the point—On Saturday morning the prisoners were again p laced at the bar , when the Court ordered their discharge .

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      EXECUTION OF FRANCIS BRADLEY , AT LIVERPOOL , FOR THE MURDER OF HIS WIFE . The execution of Francis Bradley took place at twelve o'clock , on Saturday morning last Tbe crime of which this man was conTiceed before Lord Denman , at the lite assizes , was the wilful and deliberate murder of his wife , by administering to her a quantity of arsenic mired with beer . The convict , who web S 2 years of age , an Irishman by birth , and a shoemaker by occupation , occnpied an upper room in the house of John

      and Catherine Lee , in Golding-street , Manchester , for gbont twelve months prior to the dreadful occurrence . To bis wife , Alice Bradley , he had be * n married about eight yean , and by her ho had three children , who are » t present living . Nearly all the time the parties lived in Golding-street , he treated bis wife with great inhumanity . It would appear that he contracted an iutjmacy with a single woman of the name of Theresa Pearson , and that he proposed , should tbe poisoning of his wife remain undetected , to decamp with Pearson to America in the month of May last

      Since he bad been confined in the condemned cell , two of the turnkey * were constantly kept watching fr ^ n . Beiag a member of the Roman Catholic Church , be was daily visited by the Rev . Mr . Wileock , one of the priests of St Anthony ' s chapel , who administered to him all the consolations of bis religion . In the first instance , he was extremely hardened and impenitent , trot latterly hi * mind had undergone a very considerable change for the better , and ha seemed to view bis approaching fate with fil that solemnity and awe which become a ™* n who stands upon the very thresbhold of eternity . It is painful , however , to be obliged to state that be sever made any full confession of bis guilt , but that be all tiirough continued to persevere in asserting that be bad never administered any arsenic to the unfortunate woman .

      Some slight expectation was entertained that he would , either at or before be came to the drop , pub-Eely admit tbe fact , and not rush into the presence of bis Mater with a lie in his right hand . This expectation was net , however , realized , except the admission contained in the body of tbe written statement be Itfs with Mr . Amos , tbe governor of the prison , namely , that he was " satisfied with bis sentence , " may be taken as such . That statement we here subjoin : — "I , Francis Bradley , make tbe following

      declaration : —I die in tbe faith of tbe Holy Catholic Church , of which I am truly sorry I have been an unworthy member . I earnestly beg of all ny brethren to pray after my departure for tbe repose of my sou ) . I die in peace with all mankind , forgiving sincerely from my heart all who have ever injured me or offended me , and en-ring forgiveness of all I have ever injured or offended . I depart this life satisfied with my sentence , and cheerfully submit to tbe death which it is the will of God I should Buffisr , hoping , through the infinite merits of out Lord and Saviour Jtsua Christ , to obtain pardon of ny 8 ms and life everlasting .

      " I beg to return my poor but best tbnnkw to tbe Governor of the prison for bis humane treatment , and also to tbe keepers of the gaol and other oficial individuals , for the frirHfrnmai they have shown me during my confinement 11 By my orders and directions Uae above declarations have been written . "FBAKCIS BRADLET . " Kirkdate , Sept . 2 , 1 S 42 . " "We may as well remark , that the entire of the above statement was in tbe handwriting of tbe Rev . Mr . "WTleoek . The signature , " Francis Bradley , " and tbe date , "Kirkdate , Sept 2 , 1842 , * were in the prisoner's handwriting .

      From an early hour this morning the road , as well as tbe fields , immediately In front of tbe place of execution , was crowded with thousands of tbe lower classes , from an impression that the awful scene wouM take place at eight o ' clock . They seemed considerably disappointed at finding it delayed for fonr hours longer ; but at twelve o ' clock their numbers appeared to have been very greatly reinforced . They amused themselves while they were waiting by shouting , throwing cabbage stumps , and other conduct of an unbefitting description ; and one fellow waB actually detected in the act of picking pockets .

      Tbe Bev . Mr . Wileoek entered the condemned cell at eight o ' clock , and remained with tbe prisoner until tbe time of bis execution , praying and exhorting him to look to Heaven tot the pardon of bis transgressions . At about ten minute * to twelve o ' clock the solemn procession began to move at a slow pace from the condemned cell , which lay on tbe north-western side of the prison , to tbe pinioning room , which was convenient to tke place of execution . The procession consisted principally of tbe turnkeys and other officers of the prison . Jo tbe centre walked the unfortunate man himself . His bead was uncovered . There was an ashy paleness over his countenance , bat at the same time bis walk was firm ; bis bead parUa'Jy reclined . There wsj nothing of a vicious or sanguinary disposition in bis

      general appearance . He seemed to be about 5 i feet in height Tbe unfortunate man ascended the flight of steps leading to tbe pinioning room in a alow but firm manner , and when there he stood for a short time engaged in prayer with the Rev . Mr . WQcock . He was then placed in the pinioning chair , and the work of tying bis legs and arms with short pieces of rope wab commenced by tbe executioner . Tbe chair upon which he sat was immediately in front of and commanded a full view of tiie gallow *; indeed , there was but a short platform , erected temporarily for tlie purpose , between fciyn and the place of execution . He kept bis eyes intently fixed for a long time upon the spot , during which bis lips were continually moving , as though be was engaged in deep mental prayer ; but then was a

      fia < Hngs « in bia manner which plainly showed that be was more than anxious to have his earthly career as soon as possible at an end , seeing that all hope of receiving a reprieve had vanished . Tbe Rev . Mr . Wileock continued to pray in tha same andible voice until after he bad been launched into eternity . Immediately before tbe rope was about to be placed round his neck , tbe Rev . Gentleman asked him if he had anything more to say , tbe prisoner , in a loud and audible voice , replied , " No , nothing more ; " and then knelt down te pray , bis eyes still ixed upon tbe gallows . After offering up a short prayer , be rose , shook bands with Mr . Wileock , the deputy governor , aad some of the turnkeys , ' and walked across the platform to tbe appointed spot , where be was to bid a final adieu to tbe world . The scene at this

      moment was awfully solemn . Every mouth was husLed in silence , and not even a breath was heard among the assembled thousands around tbe fatal scene . Tbe executioner then placed tbe cap over the unfortunate man's head and face , adjusted tbe rope , and withdrew the bolt For tbe first minute or two the slightest struggle mi not perceptible ; bnt after that time be became dreadfully convulsed , and it was at least five minutes before life became completely extinct Tbe last symptoms of his being still in existence that we perceived , were two frightfully convulsive throes , in which bis legs , arms , and indeed his whole body , were -wound up to their utmost pitch , and seemed to be struggling with Intense emotion . After the body had been suspended the usual time , it w&b cut down and buried within the precincts of the prison . This was the only execution at Kirkdale since last April four years , when Hill , of Warrington , underwent tbe last sentence of the law for strangulation and rape .

      We must , in conclusion , do the crowd tbe justice to say that both immediately before and after the execution , they behaved themselves in a much more orderly and quiet tp ""» p * than is usually tbe case upon such xasfons .

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      MONIES RECEIVED BY MR , CLEAVE . POLITICAL VICTIMS ASD DEFENCE FDHD . Friends , Gold Beaters' Arms , Somers' Town per Mr . Bird 2 0 Buck ' s Head locality 2 0 Second-division , Stepney shoemakers ... 2 6 Shoreditch locality , per Mr . Rouse ... 1 0 Proceeds of a Raffle , by an enemy of

      oppression , Limehouse ... ... 12 5 pression , Limehouse ... ... 12 £ Mr . Litho ... ... ... ... o 6 GlobeFields ... 3 6 Chartists , Lower Moor , near Oldham ,.. 1 7 Colchester 2 6 Mertbyr Tydvil , per Mr . Davis ... ... 12 0 A few friends , Limehouee , psr Mr . Bassett 2 7 ChartiBt Masons , ( Craven Head ) ... ... 5 0 Collected at the Shepherd and Flock , Bell Alley , per Mr . W . M'Cormack ... 5 1 A Cordwainer , Ellin-place ... ... 0 6 Chartists , Newport , Isle of Wight , per Mr .

      Sdf — ... ... ... 5 0 Bury St . Edmund ' s Association , per Mr . English 7 k

      £ 3 7 8 70 K MASON AND CO ., VICTIMS . Stuff Hatters , London 5 o Buck ' s Head locality ( per Mr . Southie ) ... 1 0 Do . ( per Mr . Rouse ) 1 0 Clock House locality 0 9 Stoke&ley ( per Mr . Campbell ) 2 6 Mr . Stabbings 0 6 Teetotal Chartists , per R , John 1 3 Mrs . R ; Campbell 5 0 Friends , Somer ' s Town , per Mr . Henna ... 7 0 Mr . Tareddey 1 0 Lambeth Teetotal Chartists 2 6

      £ 17 6 FOB MBS . HOLBEBBY Stuff Hatters , London 5 0 Mr . Domethorne ( Penzance ) ... 0 6 Mr . Place ( Deptford ) 3 0 Cleck House Locality ... 2 6 A few friend ? , per G . Smith 1 2 A Mr Rouse 1 0 Mr . Bell 1 0 Mr . W . Aldridge 1 4 Bury St . Edmunds 2 6

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      £ 0 18 0 } TO MR . J . BOBSOtf . Loughborough , Sept 7 th , 1842 . Sib ., —I beg to acknowledge tbe receipt of £ i 8 s . e ^ d . from Mr . Eveleigb , ( your agent , ) far which I return my most sincere thanks to you and my brother Chartists ; and beg to assure yon and them that no privation nor fear of state dungeons shall in any way cause me to retract or deviate from agitating , ia my usual hnmbie but energetic manner , to assist my fellowmen in obtaining their long-lost rights and liberties . Again thanking my friends for their kind contributions , I remain , Sir , Yours and the public ' s bumble servant , In the cause of democracy , James Dcffey .

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      ARREST OF RUFFY RIDLEY , AT CINDERFORD , FOREST OF DEAN , GLOUCESTERSHIRE . On Monday , August 29 th , Mr . Ridley lectured at Cinderford Tump , on the principles of the Charter , to a large audience , including six magistrates , a quantity of police , and a reserved force concealed in the woods . : The meeting passed off very quietly . ¦ On Friday , September 2 nd , a public meeting was | held on an open space of ground , let for that purpose , , near the Furnaces , Cinderford . i A requisition was forwarded to Edward Jones , Esq ., . magistrate , Hay Hill , requesting him to call tbe meeting , but receiving no answer , the requisionists called it i on their own responsibility .

      ; The object of tbe meeting was to elect a delegate to : the Conference te be held in Birmingham . The authoi rities , determined , if possible , to thwart the object of ¦ the meeting , issued a proclamation , declaring it illegal ; i but , i . otbing daunted , Mr . Ridley addressed a large meeting ; and , at its conclusion , was unanimously , ekcted delegate to tbe Conference from that district ; The utmost peace and good order prevailed : and Mr . R . particularly pressed upon them the necessity of dls-; persing in a quiet manner , that no handle might be ; afforded to their enemies . j After the meeting , William Henry Lander , Superin-; tendent of Police for the Forest , with Jasper Fowler , ; sergeant 52 C G , and another police-officer , followed Mr . R . to hia lodging , the Green Dragon , Cinderford , whera from 100 to 200 were waiting to enrol themselves ; in the National Charter Association . Superintend ant Lander informed Mr . R . he had a warrant against him , and requested Mr . Ridley to address the multitude , and

      , reqntirfc them quietly to disperse . This Mr . R . did , ' ana they , after showing some reluctance , ultimately ¦ went home . 1 Mr . Ridley went with the officara three miles to the i residence of Joseph Pyke , Esquire , magistrate , i Little Dean , who declined to take bail without I coEaulting his brother magistrate * Mr . Ridley was j then conveyed to the Newnham Station House , : and was there treated by Superlntendant Lander in tbe ! most gentlemanlike manner . On the following day , ! about two o ' clock , Mr . It . was examined before a bench ; of six magistrates .

      Tbe only witnesses examined were Jasper Fowler , 52 , C . G , who deposed that on Monday , tbe 29 ik August , Mr . Ridley was addressing an assembly of persons , and made use of the following language : — ¦ ' Thai it was a great shame the Queen did not maintain her own mother , as yea poor Foresters are obliged to do . " Tho other witness was Superintendent Lander , who stated , that bearing a meeting was to be held on Friday evening , for the election of a Delegate to Birmingham , he attended , and heard Mr . Ridley state the object of

      tbe meeting , and address them for some time . At tbe conclusion some one moved and it was seconded , that Mr . Ridley should be the Delegate to tbe conference Tbe time was after seven o ' clock ; abeut 800 persons were present He received from tbe prisoner several papers , and amongst them the Queen's proclamation , the magistrates caution that tbe meeting was illegal , the form of an appointment of Delegate t « tbe Birmingham conference , and a written paper containing tbe six points of the Charter . After the meeting he followed Mr- Ridley , to tbe Green Dragon , and told him be had a warrant for him .

      This was the whole of the evidence adduced , and on this the magistrates committed Mr . Ridley for sedition , but stated they would admit him to bail , in his own recognizances for £ 100 , and two sureties in £ 50 each , bnt on tbe application of Mr . R , tbe magistrates accepted four sureties , in £ 25 each , and himself in £ 100 to answer a bill of indictment , to be preferred against him for sedition , at the next Gloucester Asazss .

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      WHIG CONSPIRACY AGAINST CHARTIST PRINCIPLES . 10 THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN STAR . Sir , —One of the most diabelical attempts at the assassination of a man ' s character has been made here against my character , as tbe sequel will show , that ever Whirling press sat down to plot . On August 16 th , I attended a public meeting in this town , waich was convened for the purpose of consideringthe principles of "Universal Suffrage and the Ballot , " when I endeavoured to expound the principles ef the People ' s Charter as superior , for the interest of labour , to those of Universal Suffrage and tbe Ballot alone . It must be remembered that this meeting was not called by tbe Chartists but by the influential gentlemen and manufacturers of Hanley and Shelton , but a resolution being put for tbe whole Charter , was carried unanimously . In tbe speech I delivered on the occasion , the Editor of the M ercu r y ( the Whig press of this place ) in

      a concocted report of that meeting , bad put physical force expressions in my mouth for me , in order that the authorities might have a pretext for seizing me , together with my compeers , i n o u r st r ugg le for constitutional freedom . So soon as I discovered this report , I repaired to tbe office of this libeller and asked him the author of the report , but be would give no answer . In consequence of this I promised to drag him ( if tbe authorities put their threat of taking me and searching my be use ) before the public , by placarding the townships and exposing tbe infamous trap which be bad feet for the military savages to catch me with . The man seemed thunderstruck at my determination , and promised to insert me a letter to deny tbe infamous libel which he bad manufactured . And I may safely say that my timely interference has prevented me from falling into the iron hands of an irresponsible oligarchy and physical force authority .

      I btiisve , Mr . Editor , I am the only one left now to espouse the glorious cause in our neighbourhood . Messrs . J . Richards , J . Holdham , L . Robinson , J . Capp « r , J . Yate > are in prison ; warrants are now ont against others , and the ruthless hand of persecution and despothn is doing its utmost to procure the last man whj bears the honourable name of Chartist No meetings are allowed of any description , and those who may attempt will be seised by the wolves in power . Last Tuesday , Mr . Gerrard , one of our

      members , who was shot through tbe body and since recovered so as to walk . about , has been seised and committed to take bis trial at Stafford , on the paltry charge of feeing amongit the people at Burslem . Not being satisfied with shedding bis blood , their intention is to murder Hm ia prison , together with others of tbe same principles . Tbe local press here has endeavoured to mislead tbe public by attributing tbe late outrages to -Chartist orations , which they say have produced discontent amongst the labouring population , and in a great measure ho * succeeded ; but although Chartism

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      apparently may be suspended , yet there ia a nucleus of individuals who are determined to bring it forth at every public meeting , and if possible to cause it to manifest its giant power and tbe justice ef its cause . Generally speaking , tbe different factories here have returned labour , and excitement is greatly allayed . Some few " specials" » re yet engaged to protect the town , and the military are still doing duty , the cavalry being discharged . The mines are yet but partially worked . You will see , Mr . Editor , by the above facts , how honest men have been entrapped by laying the effects of discontent on those who have endeavoured to do their duty to their fellow beings . Yours , An unconpromlsing Democrat , Moses Simpson , Sub-Secretary . Hanley , Staffordshire Potteries , Sept 5 th , 1842 .

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      TO THB KDITOB OP THB NORTHERN STAR . Sir , —Her Majesty ' s Government were either right or wrong in asserting that the distress which prevailed throughout the country during the last session of Parliament was only temporary , and arose from the ncoeBsary fluctuations of trade . If they were right , then there can have been no legitimate cause for the recent general strike , for , a little more patience , and we should have seen the end of our present misery ; but if they were wrong , they have forfeited the respect and confidence of their countryman .

      Now , it is stated that 'he reduction of their rates of wages by certain manufacturers was the immediate cause of the present strike . Was this a legitimate caw so ! I mean , first , was there any necessity for this reduction , in consequence of the low rates at which the manufacturers were obliged to engage to furnish goods 1 Secondly , was there any necess ity for the artisans tj refuse to submit to this reduction , they not finding any compensation for it in the reduction of the cost of living , consequent upon the alteration of the Tariff , and of the scale of the Corn Laws , and upon the prospect of an abundant harvest f

      We have been told that there was a revival of trade at the commencement of the strike . But it depends upon the terms upon which trade is conducted , whether that be a return of prosperity . By a return of prosperity , Ministers mast have understood , as the wages of our artiEans were at the starvation point , such a revival of trade as would enable the mill-owners to give higher wages , or at all events , wages at a higher rate , compared with the cost of living previous and subsequent to the passing of the new Corn Law sc * le and the Tariff .

      If , sir , the manufacturers have not being compelled to reduce their prices , they deserve to be censured for their avarice , ot their factious proceedings . If , in spite of the reduction , the artizans were , on account of the actual or probable fall in the coats of maintainance , likely to be in a better position , they are to be censured for turbalance and insubordination . But if neither of these are to blame , then the present advisers of Her Majesty have erred in their political theories , and deserve the confidence of the nation no longer . All these questions , sir , shew the necessity of Parliamentary inquiry ; and I sincerely hope and earnestly recommend , that the efforts of tho people aud of their leaders be directed to procure from her Majesty the speedy summoning of Parliament together , to enter into a consideration of the causes of the recent strike .

      I am of opinion that the Lord Lieutenants in the counties , and the magistrates in the towns , should be petitioned to convene meetings for this object , and I conceive that such meetings , it they were convened and petitions agreed to at them , stating the moral grievances of the people in their several localities , would be the best guarantee of the maintainance of publio tranquillity . I hope that the present disturbances may thus end in the devising of some means for the protection of labour , and of the tradesman , and millowner , from ruinous competition . I have the honour to remain , sir , Your obedeent and humble servant , Johs Peecival . Kensington , Sept . 5 , 1842 .

      P . S . —May I request you to publish in one of your early numbers , " a theory of strikes in general , " aud " a practical illustration of their effects , from history . " I am at a loss to understand how strikes can benefit workmen , except where masters are under contract to fiuiah work by a given time , cannot get other hands , and are kept to their engagement . { Our opinion is that strikes have always been injurious to the workmen , and that they always will be so , until thr people have one of two things—the power of legislation , or a confirmed universality of action and organisation , —Ed . S . I

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      TO THE EDITOK OF THE NOBTHEKN STAR , Mb , Eeitob , —You will excuse me if I should ask you to publish my last week ' s letter to yon . The reason of this my application to you is , Mr . O'Brien , in his comment upon my letter to the Editor of tho Statesman , has made the said letter into a c&t'a paw , to perpetuate his detractions on tbe character of O'Connor and other Chartist loaders . I am not a man of faction ; but unless you protect me in this matter , by publishing the said letter , I shall be considered as such . I am well aware that you have a decided superior privilege of judging of the nature and tendency of matter as emanating from different parts of tbe country than I have , and therefore you ought not to be blamed for your selections ; but I hope you will grant this application .

      In assisting me this time , with tbe publishing of the above defence , you will mueh oblige , Fours , in Democracy , Peter Rigley . Durham Collieries , Monday Morning . P . S . I wautTto steer clear of factions . P . R . [ The letter alluded to by our correspondent having been received for a former number of the Star and declined , is not now at band ; ¦ . it is , in all probability , destroyed ; but we hope that the insertion of the above will servo Mr . Rigley ' s purpose just as well . ED . N . S . 1

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      ADDRESS OF THE OPERATIVES OF ASHTONUNDER-LYNE , ' TO THE MANUFACTURERS , TRADESMEN , SHOPKEEPERS , AND ALL OTHERS WHOM IT MAY CONCERN . Having patiently waited a month for tbe purpose of receiving some token of the intentions of our employers as to whether they were willing to afford us a just and equitable remuneration for our labour—and as nothing has been advanced by them or any of them , or from us , having a tendency to lay before tbe world a complete aud tb 9 rougb knowledge of tbe cause of our cessation fro m labo u r , and tbe wretched position in which the majority ot us were placed in consequence of repeated reductions , we now come before & discerning , and we hope , an impartial tribunal , namely , tbe public , to make a fair and true statement of the motives and reasons why we left our employers—why we continued away—and why we intend to do so until a fair and equitable adjustment is made between tbe employer and employed .

      We also intend , in tbe course of this address , to point out what we conceive to be the remedy for the weighty sad numerous grievances of which we have to complain , and leave it to the thinking portion of the community to decide wheiber we have acted witk impropriety or not in our present struggle with the magistrates of the land , or whether we are to have bread for ourselves and families in return for our labour . We would not have taken the present course oi publishing our complaints or laying before our employers and the pubiic tbe cause of our dissatisfaction , but we have no other means , as our delegates when collected together have been tyrannically dispersed , and when sent individually to ask our employers to grant our requests , hava been treated with tbe utmoBt contempt

      Every individual of our own classes who was possessed of sufficient intelligence to advise or direct us in this momentous crisis has been dragged to prison like a felons , or compelled to leave their families a prey to tyranny an 4 starvation , and seek that security from persecution in a strange place they could not enjoy at borne , though guilty of no crime . We , therefore , are compelled to ask every one connected with our manufacturing establishments the following questions , to which we expect definite and unequivocal replies through the same medium as they are put ; and let mankind decide whether our demands are unreasonable : —•

      First Would it not be better that all who manufacture any similar description of goods should give the same price for their production , as then the superiority of tbe fabric would ensure the prosperity of the employer , and not the rapidity of tbe production , or the quantity produced t Second . Would not giving all one price have a tendency to improve machinery , instead of increasing its powers of production , and ruining those small capitalists whose mills or machinery are Incapable of receiving these improvement ? Third . Would it not have a tendency to create a nappy understanding between tbe workman and bis employer , and prevent unprtnciple * men from tarring or working to death their fellow-creatures , as masters and men would then unite throughout the length and breadth of the lan't to prevent the encroachment * of these rapacious cormorants ?

      Fourth . Would it not employ more men , and produce a greater quantity of really serviceable goods , to work on a less number of spindle * , and confine ail to a given number agreed to by all parties , and tbe weavers to be confined to tw » looms , and no abatements to be made for bad work , bat if their work did not answer di * charge them ?

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      Fifth . WonMltnotbepradentio iKTOntMf femala from working in any spinning room , as is Uuxuseln many places already t would it not increase and purify the nioMllty otboUi Mxes . renderthem more vlrtttonfl and religious , adding to their usefulness and happiness , and to the respectability of society ? Sixth . Would it not be better to work no more than ten hours for fl ? e daya in the week , and eight hoars on Saturday ? it would prevent the markets being glutted as heretofore by over-production , and give all parties time for study or amusement In all the thodomontade that ever was spouted about colonial slavery , we « i ^ T f ^ , heatd of our " » bte brethren working by artificial light Did not Gad proportion the length of the day to a man ' s strength t

      ^ Seventh . Is it not proper when a man is compelled J ° W A *? "tttdal % &t , that he who reaps the benefit of that needless labour ought to bear the expense of that light t Did not Christ say " Tbe night cometh when , no man can work ? ' * Eighth . Is it jost or proper that discreet and inda ? - tnous people should be locked up in any workshop all the day long ? ¦ - ¦ . - ¦ ¦ . Ninth . Would ft not be more advantageous to the operative to receive bis wages every week , as buying with ready money would be an advantage of at least « ? ceat > for * he Bh ° P 8 wherein they are compeUed to deal , Bell third-rate articles at first-rate price ? Tenth . Is it just , honest , or reasonable that those men

      who Invested small sums of money in trade or commercial pursntta a few years ago , and are now possessed of minions , should expect any thing like the same returns as when they enjoyed a monopoly of all the markets in tbe world ? Tbe avaricious propensities and wicked legislation of our law makers has driven the flawerof our artuans to other lands , where they now expend their ability in superseding tbe necessity of buying British goods , after wasting tbe best of their days in pounng Btreama of geld into the pockets of oar present employers , who were not content with day labour , but absolutely ran their mills and factories by night , until by competition they destroyed their own trade , and now the greater part of the loss is borne by the operative .

      Eleventh . Many mill-owners assert that as they are placed at a great distance from the market , and have to bring the raw material to the factory , as well as take it back to town in a finished state , that it is a great drawback on their profits ; but many of them have water power , get their fuel very cheap where the pits are near , and they have engines , and pay less rent than in a town : therefore they can have no excuse for paying less for production to the operative , even if they had none of these advantages . They are continually telling us there always was and always ought to be various ranks in society , and it appears from tfeeir past conduct they desire to keep their workmen in the starving rank ; but why should not every grade of prosperity and profit exist as well amongst employers as the employed ?

      We cow call upon our employers , as the professed advocates of the liberty of the human race—as Englishmen , countrymen , and neighbours , to tako this our explanation of tbe cause of our being in our preseDt position into their most serious consideration . We do not wish to destroy life or property , ruin our trade , or diakonont our characters aa men . We wish and expect , when we commence work again , to receive in return for our labour the means of procuring tbe necessaries of life with a portion of its luxuries—as we , tho operatives , collectively produce them all—we wish to enjoy tbe fruits of our industry in peace , leaving time foi recreation , and to be treated by all like men .

      You never associate with us—hence you cannot know our wants , and desires , er opinions—our children want education—ourselves and our wives want repose from the wasting , harassing fears of want Turn then your attention to our well-being , and the perfecting of our felicity , to which we are entitled in our homes , cease to covet bo great a proportion of tbe produce of the labours of your fellow men—lay aside that silly pride that only engenders strife and hatred ; life is too short to be spent in misery ( your machines would be useless without our aid ); and by acceding to our request of giving us " a fair day ' s wage for a fair day's work ; " prove to the world that your desire is to confer happiness , as you say it is , on all those under your controuL

      But pray why did you send for armed men to butcher us if we refuse U labour ? Many of you were once practical operatives yourselves—connected with strikes and resisting reductions ; and we are satisfied you would not brook such treatment as you have given to us . It Is tbe last argument of a robber , when he cannot get the money of another by stratagem , he knocks him ou tbe head . Surely , you will not again resort to this dastardly csurse ? Give as then plain , unsophisticated replies to these our honest and manly inquiries : if you do not , the world will conclude that you intend to destroy the frame work of society for the sake of self-interest * by inflicting still greater evils upon its members ; and if such be your intention , May God defend the right ! M "

      To our friends , tbe shopkeepers , we say , we are both grieved and surprised to see them leagued with a body of men who ore assisting to ruin them hourly , and supporting a callous-hearted and reckless government , who are fleecing both us and them every day by savage and unnecessary taxation . You are a portion of our class ; and if your chief support came from the moneyocracy we could not blame you ; bnt you know it does not : therefore act like men and Britons ; throw down those accursed symbols of tyranny you have be ^ n compelled to carry through the streets *> t your native town ; and if yon will sot assist us in a pecuniary way , stand neutral , and leave us to contend with the foe alone . We told you we intended to show the reason why we came out , and why we stayed out , and why we will stay out First , then , we came out because we were overworked or starving .

      Second . We do not go to work when required , because our just and moderate desires Were not complied with . Third . We dare not go to work now unless our desires are granted , lest we should be starved as before or enalaved for ever . Hoping we may soon hear the unbiassed opinions of all parties concerned , and be enabled to return to work with tbe prospect of living by our labour , We are . Most respectlfully yours , The Operatives op Ashton-under-Lynh and its Vicinity .

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      ^ . . .. TO THE FEMALES OF THE METROPOLIS AND ITS VICINITY . Sistebs in Bondage , —We address yon at this important juncture , feeling it to be a duty incumbent upon us to take the most active and vigorous fiteps to secure your valuable co-operation in the great and glorious cause of liberty whereby to emancipate ourselves and you from political and social slavery ; seeing that your assistance and advice Is so serviceable , so consoling , aud in fact so indispensibly necessary to our social and domestic comfort , we think it no disparagement to accept , nay to solicit your aid in our political struggle , knowing as we do that yon endure privations even greater than ourselves ; knowing as we do , that thousands of you work , nay slave from sixteea to twenty hours out of the twenty-four to obtain tbe means of the most scanty subsistence , often at occupations injurious to your constitutions , and often under circumstances so repugnant

      to your feelings that life itself becomes an unbearable burden , and you sink into an untimely grave ; cut off from society as tbe " blushing rose cast to th * winds ;" we would fain see you the presiding divinities ef a happy home and surrounded by every comfort so abundantly sent us by the Great Creator , but so wickedly withheld horn us by tyrants , nay monsters in human form ; for this end we seek to obtain the Charter , name and alL Come , then , and assist ua ; for recollect should some of you be placed in circumstances more favourable than others , the time will eome when you also must feel the evils resulting from bad laws , for tyrants have no sympathy for the widow's tears or tbe orphan ' s prayers ; but a . long pnll , a strong pull , and a pull all together , and our cause will be victorious . Our cause is just in the sight of God and of men after God's own heart , therefore it must prevail over the devil and all bis works .

      Come , then , fellow countrywomen , and assist us in the holy work , fer you can do much to strengthen us . Let every wife go with her husband , and every other female with her sweetheart , brother , or other relative ; and to those who have no relatives , who are members , we say , take courage , and introduce yourselves , and we can confidently assure you that yon will never have cause to repent doing so , for all our acts are legal aud lawful , and your attendance at our meetings so far from b « ing inconsistent with your sex and dnty , as some would make it appear , we can incontestibly prove to be a dnty of paramount importance ; it will place yon on a better , a more equal footing with nan , and will render you more valuable , more endearing to those to whom God has given yon , as bis choicest gift , his greatest blessing . Women , to your duty , then , and let no false friend or false notion deter you , and may tbe God of justice crown our united efforts with speedy success , is the earnest prayer of your brothers in bondage .

      Signed on behalf of the men of London , by the members of the Metropolitan Delegate Meeeting , Thomas Lucas , William Cufiay , Thomas Smith , John Davis , Benjamin Newby , James Christopher , Edward Pickersgill , JobnDebell , James Knight , Samuel Squires , William Gardiner , —— Brecknon , George Wyatt , William D * voc , William Heath . Thomas Southie , John Dowling , James Morgan , William Dalibar , James E . Nagle , James Do ¥ son , Abel Cook , William Smith , John G . Gron , Grover , William Humphreys , John Simpson , John Maynard , Richard Johns , ~— Rose ,

      — -Graham * Thomas Beaden , — Best , - —Loekett , Edward Langwitb , Thomas M . Wheeler John Sains , Henry Wiikins , John Wilkerdine , flecretarr

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      TO THE CHARTISTS OF LONDON . Mt Fbibnds , —Having arrived at the Forest of Dean , I again take up my pen to give you a short out * line of my labours . On Friday , August 18 th , I started by tbe " Marrow , bone" stage from Frame to the Daverels . Tbe Devarels are five agricultural villages , situated in a lovely valley . I was kindly and gladly received by our veteran friend , StephenTudgey . On Sunday , the 14 th , I lectured on Pertwood Down to a good audience of agricultural labourers and their fair partners . There is a tyrannical Tory former living not one hundred miles from Monkton Deverel , who ever appears to study what acts of cruelty he can perpetrate on bis poorer neighbours . His last humane act was that of turning bis pigs into the wheat fields before tke poor were allowed to glean them .

      The worthy lessee of Pertwood Farm , Stephen Rawlins , E&t ., attended my lecture on horseback , and invited me to tea . His worthy lady and family treated me with unbounded courtesy . I find the poor respect the name of Rawllna , On Monday , the 15 th , I left by the dawn of day for Yeovil , on foot , over the Downs . Tbe pen would only give a faint description of the sublime scene I enjoyed . The glorious sun rising ; nature dressed in all her gay apparel ; tbe feathered creation paying its vocal adoration to the God of nature ; the silver stream wending its playful way through the valley . I stood wrapt in awe and wonder , contemplating nature's picture .

      I got to Mere , and breakfasted with Stephen Miles , the isolated Chartist of this place . I travelled on to the town of Wincanton , got a conveyance from this place to Yeovil , and was well received by R . Adams and friends . Mr . Adams took lodgings for me at the Paul Inn , kept by a Mr . Lewkins . I slept at the inn that night At noon , on Tuesday , Mr . Adams was informed my carpet bag and other articles had been removed to another inn . Oar friends , on Inquiry , found this report to be true . I gave my lecture in the evening , in a good room belonging to a Society for the improvement of the people , to an excellent audience .

      On Wednesday , our worthy friend Mr . Adams went te his employ . He was then informed bis services were no longer required after tbe work he had in band was finished . Ibis day brought to light who were at the bottom of me being turned out of my lodgings . A Tory brewer of Yeovil , a fine middle-class gentleman . His dirty work did pot injure me ; would I could say the same oi our friend . This evening I again had a good attendance . My two lectures appeared to give the people of Yeovil satisfaction . Our friends requested me to give them a third . The room on this occasion was crowded to suffocation . I received the thanks of this meeting , and must tell you traly , without high colouring , the just principles of Chartism are making rapid strides among all classes .

      I had the pleasure of spending Thursday morning with tbe Rev . J . Solby . This gentleman and I bad a long discourse on the prospects of oar movement—Mr . Solby acknowledging I bad disabused his mind regarding the' chifcf stave' ef out movement In my opinion , and I find in the opinions of all good men , it would be well fer general suffrage lecturers to promulgate tbe principles of justice and good will to all men , instead of the dirty work I find done by a young man whose just sense of duty ought to teach aim better .

      On Friday morning I left Yeovil for Chard . Lectured in Chard Market-place the same evening to more than a thousand persans . Twenty eight cards were taken np . I disabused tbe minds of our friends that had been poisoned by the general suffrage lecturer . Farewell for the present Truly yours , Ruffet Ridley . August 29 th , 1842 .

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      TO THE CHARTISTS OF SOUTH LANCASHIRE . Fellow-Slaves , —We are now placed in a very critical position through the machinations of tbe most heartless set of demons in human shape that ever disgraced tbe world . Tbe Corn Law League , for the basest of purposes , originated tbe recent strike ; and no doubt , if the people would have remained passive tools in their hands , some little effort would have been made for their support by the middle classes ; but thanks to the trades at Manchester , they at once declared for principle , aud thereby convinced the faction that the working classes would not be duped by the bumbngging League . This bas caused these " liberals" to mark your best men in eaah locality ; and now they have the harpUa of tbe law hunting them " like partridges on the mountains , ' whilst eur lawmakers are finding recreation in shooting gronse .

      Tbe press and tbe pulpit are nsed as vehicles of calumny , all concurring to throw the blame on you , whilst some of the clerical ruffians nave even dared to Insult the Great Creator of the Universe , by returning him thanfca for delivering this " happy and prosperous country from tbe dangerous and mischievous hands of designing CharV . ats . " ¦ Bat , my friends , let not these things discourage you , for so persecuted they the righteous of old . Ltt not fear take away you * energies ; but rally at once , and carry on your agitation with renewed vigour . Your meetings , according to the printed plan , should be held as usual . Remember our association is legal . These meetings are legal ; therefore let each be at his post ; and we will endeavour so to rally as to make even our oppressors admire our fortitude

      If any locality should be so situated as not to be able to hold their meetings according to the plan , It would be well if they would send word to me , that I may prevent the lecturers from going , as several have done , and been disappointed . As your Secretary , I should not be doing ray duty if I did not acquaint you with some little matters of a pecuniary nature . In the first place , I must inform you that your treasurer is about £ 2 in arrears . This is a trifle , compared with the exteuaiveneas of our

      organisation , as we have forty-six localities in the Association . Each paying tbe penny levy now dne will place us in our usual position ; that is , having a fund in hand . You will also remember that at the last meeting it was agreed that a fond should be raised to extend Chartism in Ireland , each locality to send not less than sixpence , and as much more as circumstances would permit , when the delegates should have met on Sunday last . The joiners and carpenters acted nobly , sending five shillings to commence the business with . I would say to every locality in England , " Go and do lisewise . "

      As this matter is intended for tho whole Chartist body , it is not necessary to explain the whole of the legal bearings on this question , suffice it for the present that no one will be acting contrary to tbe laws in this affair ; and I trust that as south Lancashire has begun this matter , that all will see tbe necessity of supporting this fond . All monies sent to me until tbe next South Lancashire delegate meeting will be accounted for in the Northern Star . . Chartists of Ssuth Lancashire , two years we have been linked together , and , I take this opportunity of thanking you for the men yon nave selected as your representatives . Their conduct has been an honour to the cause of liberty . Harmony and concord has marked their deliberations on all occasions . lam , your ' s respectfully , James Cabtlbdge , Secretary .

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      THE CONFERENCE—HAVE WE AN EXECUTIVE ? TO THE EDITOE OF THE NOBTHEKN STAB . Sib , — The Complete Suffragists having abandoned ( not postponed ) the Conference originally called to assemble in Birmingham , in the course of tke present week , tbe question arises—is there to be no Conference ? If there is a necessity for a Conference , and I think there is , why not some other power summon it ? If we are to wait the mandates of Mr . Sturge and his friends , we may as well at once break np the National Charter Association , and join the Complete Suffrage Union , a thing which I am not prepared to do until I have some better evidence of the honesty of the " Sturgites" than is to be found in their alliance witb

      Daniel O'Connell , and other notorious enemies of the democratic body . Why not the Executive summon the said Conference ? In their address , issued prior to tbe late " strike , " they stated that a Conference was to be held in London , in September , at the time of the intended presentation of tbe memorials to the Queen . I suppose the London Chartists have not abandoned their intention of presenting the aaid memorials , though I opine the day is altered , owing to " her Majesty ' s" visit to the " land * o cakes . " I would then humbly suggest that a Conference be called , to assemble in London , on tho occasion ef the presentation of the memorials .

      But , Sir , have we an Executive ? I should have put this question before now , but that . I expected it would have been mooted by yourself . I think we have not Leach is nnder ball , and consequently not free . A price is set upon M'Donall ' s bead , and the bloodhounds of the law are scenting for his track . Bairstow is silent , and I tear not at liberty to be otherwise . Williams is distant , and from present circumstances cannot act with tbe other members . Campbell appears to be tbe only one acting ; but one man cannot work for five . It appears to me , Sir , that tbe sooner the members take up this question the better . I mean no offence to tt » present Executive , bnt I do think , at a crisis like tho present , our chief officers should be men free to meet , advise , and act for the . good of their constituents . If the present Executive is thus free , well and good ; if not , the sooner we have such an Executive the better .

      In the meantime , I would respectfully suggest to the General Secretary the propriety of taking the sense of the members of tbe Association , as to whether there should be a Conference , and If so , when and where ? A Member or the Natiowai , Charter ASiQCUTlQX .

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      T " 10 TUB EDITOR OF THE NORTHBBN SXAP-. ' Sib , —It has been frequently said that if we would get anything from those in power , we mus ; ask for much mere than we can hope to obtain in order to make certain of that which we do expect ; but the working men of Lancashire , In their novel strike , have acted upon a maxim wholly the reverse of this , and have asked for something less than they expected ; or tfaaa they could possibly have been satisfied with , with the exception ' of the employed spinners and mechanics Had they asked for five shillings a-day for every working man performing ten hours labour , there wooUJ have been something in this demand to stimulate them onwards in their dangerous undertaking , wbtthor

      employed or not , for then they might have hoped by such au advance of wages , to have greatly promoted the home trade , and thus furnished employ to the wandering outcasts who now traverse our proud cities—the victims of monopoly . And who could have said that such a demand was unreasonable or unjust ? Could the Government ? CeuM Peel or GonlbourD , Gq ( ham or Stanley , with each of them more than £ 13 per day wrung in taxes from the very men who were making this demand of only five shillings per day , or but the fifty-fourth part of what they themselves werereceir ing ? Or could the fifteen judges , if the people had been brought before them for any disturbance occasioned thereby , when all of them are in the receipt of salaries equal to those of the ministers above-named .

      Why , one would imagine that the mere thought ef opposition would cause them to blush for very shame . But shame or not , we well know that they would have bad an hundred excuses for such opposition . Where yon are , working men , they will ever keep you , ao long as they have the power . Had yon succeeded in creatinga formidable display for mere wages , they would only have deceived yon . They would have promised you anything to have got yon into the mills again , and then you might have gone to the devil for its performance . In fact , based as trade is , they themselves , if disposed , could not adhere , for any length of tune , to any agreement for any fixed rate of wages . A legisj lative enactment would be necessary . One black sueep in a hundred would lead to a breaking up of any such

      list Ob , but say some of you , we would have had tbe Charter as a guarantee for the continuance of our wages . Why , when the wages contended for was offered , thousands , weary with the struggle , would have been fully satisfied , and the poor Chartist would have been laughed at for his leal , whilst on bis head the unmitigated rigour of the mortified millocrnt fell . Much * has been said about the origin of the outbreak * whether concerted by Chartists or Corn Law Repealer * It is like •• Much ado about nothlDg . " Cannot « very one see that nothing bat wide-spread discontent could have led to so extended and instantaneous a striker and if distress had not been equally prevalent witb that discontent , neither Chartist nor Corn Law Repealer Would bave been able to effect it The Repealers may :

      for aught I know to tbe contrary , have plotted it ; they may have agreed that Bayley should be the first to reduce his workmen's wages , and have calculated that the men would instantly strike , and ev < sn that they would go to other mills and turn them out there also . This is supposing much ; and a most dangerous experiment for the mUlowners to engage in ; bat 1 am not surprised that a millowner , near Ashton , should bo the first to engage in making a reduction . Here , in oar humiliated town of Preston , where the well-known Peterioo tragedy hath just been re-enacted , tbe mill * owners have , of late , enjoyed a monopoly of trade .

      For years they have taken the lead in reductions . Yon will probably remember something of the riots in Manchester in 1820 . I was living there at that time , and for three months was unable to get any work -, but on coming to Preston that year , I found there had been no scarcity of work ; the reason was , eiguteec-penoe less , at every six shillings worth of labour , was paid . I have wrought work here , wltbin the last six months , for which I have been paid 2 s . 6 d ., and which work , in Bjltoh , would have obtained 3 s . 6 d . This is the difference with nearly all kinds of labour ; and this is not all . The abatements and fines are beyond all comparison . : "

      I have a girl that hath wrought fer the last twelve months here , as a steam-loom weaver , for that old pious gentleman who , some time ago , gave £ 1 . 000 to tbe Church Building Society , and whose principal residence Ia in Manchester ; but whose weavers 1 will undertake to prove , notwithstanding bia matchless generosity , have , within the last six months , received lees for iaeif labour , by more than three shillings in tbe pound , than the weavers in any other mil ] , even in Preston , with one solitary exception , the notorious scoundrel , whose spinners were lost week sent to gaol in a body for refusing to go to their labour . Now , I always told uiy girl to be sure to make good work , and

      U mind quality rather than quantity ; but occasionally threepence , sixpence , and as much as a shilling , waa abated , which , on inquiry amongst other weavers , I found to be but a matter of common occurrence—thai but few ,: if any , escaped . One week eleven-pence , tbe price given for weaving a cut , was taken , for aome fault that it had , and threepence more because some cop bottoms had been found in the privy . They bad been unable to find ont who it was that had put the cops there , so-to make sore , they took from every weaver threepence each . Thus la . 2 d . from her wages tw this week taken , and the reductions which had been made during the previous three months , took away from that same week's work , no less than Is . 8 d .

      more . * , - <» Such statements , Sir , are incredible . Those who live not in a manufacturing district , will with difficulty believe them , but here yau see man ' s villany exposed , naked and unblushing . The toolr employed to do the airty work' of the millownen , justify themselves on the plea of necessity , and tear with remorseless hand from the famished operative , his hard-earned pittance . The fellow who is the manager in the mill , once , I understand , was a weaver , and consequently poor ; by little and little he rose to his present situation , and now he struts with airs more ridiculous and disgusting than the most pompous aristocrat in the land , and the tyranny be evinces makes the situation of every workman under him precarious and miserable in the extreme .

      One hardship of most frequent occurrence is for the poor weaver to have a cut thrown npon bis hands , and made to pay any price which the millowner thinks proper to charge . " Take that cut and pick it , " says tbe arbitrary wretch to a poor girl tke other day ; she took it and picked it accordingly ; on returning it , " New take it home , " says he , witb all the decision of a military commander . " I can do nothing with it , " meekly uttered the girL " What ! yon impudent hussy , tell me you won't take it , " flinging the cat at the same time upon the flwr in a rage at her feet , then . pushing her by toe ' shoulders towards the stairs , down which she sorrowingly went , when be again took up tbe cut , aud flung it after her to tbe bottom , himself following and thrusting her at once out of the mill , refusing even to allow her to fetch from her loom some little articles belonging to her . At the week end she had four shillings and three pence to draw , out of which ene shilling was abated , besides two shillings and tenpence more work in the looms , out of which , on the following Saturday tenpence more was taken . Such , sir , is the tyranny practised—such the abominable system of robbery ; and yet every man is afraid of being heard complaiBing ; as well they may , for the bread . of themselves and families can be at any time wholly taken away . Bat con such tyranny bold ? Impossible I A fearful retribution is at band . Galled , maddened to desperation , one hortid rash will shortly be made . Talk of destroying Chartism I and by that means putting down discontent ! Remove the cause and the effect will cease—but here is an attempt to remove the effect in order to destroy tbe cause . Little do the authorities know of the dangerous position they held ; a mine is beneath their feet—tbe train is laid and the spark ready to be applied . Tne present movement will nave taught the mass a lesson , aud from it they will know how to proceed in future , and no persuasion or entreaty will dissuade them tiierefrem . By giving insertion to the above , You will oblige , Richard Mabsdsn . Preston , Sept . 5 , 1842 .

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      Manchesteb and Leeds Mail—A gig mail began to run from Manchester to Leeds the first time on Sunday , the 4 th instant . It leaves Manchester and Leeds each evening at seven o ' olock , and will perform the journey in six hours . The bags have hitherto been taken by railway ; bat , on account of the extraordinary expense ( arising from the untimely hours at which the trains were required to run , and which prevented them from obtaining passengers ) , the Government have adopted thesa means , which will be a saving to the revenue of between one and two thousand a year . —Manchester Guardian .

      Marriage.

      MARRIAGE .

      Mr . William Ellis , of Brighton , had a son recently registered by the name oi Edward Feargus O'Connor . Baptised by the Rev , J . ScheleSeld , in his chapel , Every-street , Manchester , on Sunday , the 27 th of August , the infant son of Richard and Ann Wood , by the name of Ralph Frost O'Connor Wood . Baptised on Sunday , the 14 th inst ., at the parish ohwrcn , Carriokfergns , by the Rev . J . Chean , Dean of Conner , the son of John and Mary Ann M'Kianej , by the name ot Arthur O'Connor Feargus . We are requested to enrol in onr list , the same of Feargus O'Connor , son of John Cavanagh , of Newtown , Mount Kennedy , Ireland .

      On Sunday , at Woodhouse Church , Mr . William Hamilton , ladies' skoe maker , to Miss Fannv Wrigley , both of this town . DEATHS . On Tuesday , the 6 th inst , aged 87 years , Mr . Robert Pickering , draper , &c , New MaUon , a mem " ber of the Society of Friends . '¦ ¦ ¦ ' ¦ - On Sunday evening last , after a short illness , aged 37 , Mr . James Hodgson , grocer , Otley . ¦ On Saturday , tbe 3 rd inst ., at Bedale , aged 45 . Sarah , wife of Mr , Thomas Hemo , s * i 41 fa

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      THE Y 1 CT 1 M COOPER . We have received the following from this uncompromising and truly excellent patriot : — " Stafford County Gsol , " Tuesday , Sept . 6 , 1842 . " Mt deab Hlii ., —I learn that the magistrates strictly intpect my letters ; and I have received hints to be cautious . Tot the last time , perhaps , for many a long month to oome , I now write yon a line just to say that I am in capital health ( Indeed , I never felt stronger or better hi my life ); that I am calm , nsy , cheerful ; aad feel no more sorrow at the thought of being encompassed by impassable walls than I would at being seated in the House of Commons . How sorrowful that wrald make me , let my brave Sbakspereans guess !

      "Notwithstanding numerous entreaties to the conbary , I am resolved to plead my own cause in court I would not lose such an opportunity ( and that , perhaps , tbe last I may ever have in this world ) of giving my "" flfofftfnf testimony to tbe troth . Nor would I forfeit this opportunity , to commit my cause to a hireling , even if such a step were sure to end hi my instant acquittal On this matter my tntfid if made np . " I now take leave of yon , my dear HilL it may be t « a long season . My heart ' s best benison be with you ! I am not allowed a newspaper , so shall know nothing of your labours until my liberation , "lam , dear Hill , " Toun most affectionately , " XSOKAS COOFSS . "

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 10, 1842, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct615/page/5/