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      7 O&KSHX 2 U 2 SUMMER ASSIZES . CROWN COURT , Saturday , Sept . 3 . J ( Before the Right Hon . Lord Denman . ) James Pratt , 34 , -was charged with baying , on the 10 th of Angnst , at Halifax , disturbed the public peace , and damaged the mill dam , and also the pipes of the mill dam , of Henry Lees Edwards and othtrs . The prisoner pleaded Guilty . John Teal . SO , John Gibson , 40 , John Whiiaker , 17 , and Joseph Broadbent , 40 , pleaded Guilty to h ^ iviDg , on the 15 : li of August , at Balifcx , disturbed the public peace , and compelled the workmen of Thomas Hirst to lesYc their employment , aad drawn out the shuttle of the dough of the nill dam . Sir CK Lew in called two witressss to give the three last prisoners good th-iKisiera .

      JohjrDay , 21 , pleaded Guilty to two indictments , chir » r . ng him with having on the 16 -h of August , at K-Jkbuiton , prevented the machinery fr ^ m wooing in the mill of Jonathan Roberta and his partner ; and also another mill occupied by Thomas Moorhcuse . " William Smith * 24 ., pleaded Guilty to having , on the 16 th i _ f Angust , at Bingley , prevented the mills and factorn ¦ ¦« from being woTfeed , and knocked out the plag of the fcteaia-boiler belonging to the machine and factory of Joseph Leach and his partners . Jo-cph Henry Be . mett , 19 , was charged with the mans . Slighter of Juhn Donweil . at Leeds , on tbe 30 : h nit . Sir Gekgort Lewin appeared for the prose . n-

      taon : Mr . Wilkiks and Mr , Oterenb were for the prisoner , who was a medical pupil at Lted * , acd the son :. f a sturgeon of great eminence at Wakefield Sir G . Le-win stated the case , the f . cts of which , as detailed at t > = - icquest , wi gave last week . When Sir G . Lewi > - had corxlurted , Mr . Wilrins aid there were ; sonif occasions on which counsel was obliged te take as iz ?^ pp ? nlent course , and this was one of them . He was certain that he was thus best doing his duty to his eHest by adopting thu course after the opening of the case and seeing that he had no legal defence to this charge . Ee would address bis Lordship on a few top c- after the -verdict was given , mid call Borne

      witness- Tke Judgs , —Then the prisoner pleads Guilty . Mr . WlLK-iss replied in the affirmative . He then sbsti ^ ed iha t he had been told tha t the prison er had been one of the most exemplary young men up- to this period ; he had been a great comfort to his father ,- and & git-at honour and credit to his family . He ( Mr . Wilkins should b « able to call before hi » Lordship aome ¦ witnesses who wouU prove that he was possessed of more than ordinary benevslence and kindness . . It appean ^ that intead of giving his time to those pursuits to wkich others were addicted , and instead of spending his noaej upon pleasurable practises and pursuits , he shou d prove tha * his whole time and opportunities Were spsnt in benevolence , and that what noney he cuold put by was laid out in administering to the

      vnnvs aad providing for the comforts of the poor old pafctnts who cime under his notice . He should show by s . me witnesses of the first respectability that fhe pris- ^ iHrr had borne a most exemplary character , and that ha had at times , in consequence of his studious habits , manifested extraordinary proofs of absence of meiiiGiy , and on this melancholy occasion no doubt he had laboured under one of those blanks of memory . The Learned Counsel then alluded to the great distress of mind into which the prisoner had been thrown in coni-quence of thin act , and called Mr . C-aiies WaUrton , uf Walton Hall , Bear Wakcfield , the Kev . Kijbard Ganrey , Yiee principal of the West Riding Proprietary School at Wakcfield , Mr . Mason , Ticar of Normanton , Dr . Corseilia , 2 ar . Lawrence Hitching , woolrtaplfcr , WBkfcfisld , and Mr . Riwdon BriggB , merchant . Wakefield , to prove the facts adverted to by Mr . Wilkins .

      Tne Learned Jvdge said be had no doubt from what had betn stated that the prisouer was a kind , charitable ., ana benevolent young man , bat the infirmity to which he was sunjrct onght to have induced him to act with great Ciution with regard to all dangerous ireapons . He s > iid he -would consider what onght to be the proper sentence . Mr . Wiikiss urged that , in consequence of the delicate state of the prisoner's health , he being affected with a pulmonary complaint , close confifiement might be attended with serious consequences . Tte Judge—Ib that your opinion , Dr . Corsfellia f 3 > r . Coraellis—That is my decided opinion . Thomas Armilage was charged with the manslaughter of &iorge Marsden , at Eeclesfield , on the 27 th ult . Mr . Oyere > "D and Mr . Pickering were for the prosecution ; and Mr . Wilsiss defended the prisoner .

      The prisoner is a milkman , and on the day in question was driving a cart along . the ro 3 d from Sheffield , in a furious manner , when it came in contact with another cirt in which the deceased was . The eon-¦ equine * was that the deceased was thrown ont , the wheel passed over him , and he was kUled . " The Learned JCDGE said , after the first witness had been called , that it was uncertain whe ' thsr it was the immediate agency of the prisoner that produced the death . The Jury , therefore , -under his Lordahip ' s direction , foursd the prisoner Not Guilty . John Locincood , 22 , was charged with having on the 16 th cf August last , at Holmfirth , prevented the machinery of Joshua Robinson from WGrfeing .

      The Hon . J . Wobtley appeared for the prosecution ; the prisoner was undefended . On the day in question , the prisoner and about 200 other persons went to the mill of the prosecutor , took up the shuttle and let off the water in the iam , by which the mill was stopped working for nearly a week . —Guilty . John Davy , 23 , Joseph , Ellison , 17 , Wm . Sytes . 20 , were charged wUh having on tba ISth of August , at Bingley , destroyed a certain erection called a fcyfall , ssed in the manufacture of worsted yarn , the property of Janus Whitley . SirG Lew in for the prisoners , stated that they would plead Goilty . Witnesses were called as to character . David Korih pleaded Gailty to a similar charge . Mr . Wilki > 'S was for the defence . Mr . Woktlet recommended the prisoner to mercy , and two witnesses rave him a good character .

      Benjamin Mitthdl was charged with robbing John Austin , - a private in the , 11 th Hussars , of his carbine and accoutrements . Mr . Wortlby appeared fox the prosecutien ; the prisoner was undefended . The prisoner was charged with an offence arising out of the late disturbances at Halifax . It was deemed advisable to send some of fee rioters who had . been apprehended far safe custody to Wakefield , and it was arranged that they sheuld be taken in an omnibas to the railway station at Eiland . The town was then in a state of considerable excitement , and it was thought prudent to conduct the prisoners under a strong escort W . Bribes , Esq ., a magistrate , volunteered to go with the party to the railway station . He took with him a party of the ll'h Hussars , and they got out of Halifax withoHt molestation , beyond a few Btones being thrown at them . They proceeded to Salterhebble , where the

      road passes down a steep declivity , which ia overhung bj high banks . When the party come to that spot they were attacked by a very large mob , and pelted lrith stones . The soldiers , however , succeeded in taking the prisoners to the station , and when the party returned found the crowd still assembled . Stones were again thrown , which struck two or three soldiers , and unhorsed Mr . Briggs , who had his left arm broken . Austin also fell to the ground , wounded in the head , when his carbine , sword , &c , were taken from him . The prisoner and aboat 200 persons were standing around him , and the former said , " let's knock the b ' s brains out" Tke prisoner then took the carbine , and fired it into the air . The horse on which Fmzn , another of the soldiers , was riding , fell over Austin , and whilst he was on the ground a nmn took his sword from him * and proposed to take him into a wo » d , and cut his throat . Austin ' s carbine ,. &c , were found in the priscuer ' s hcuse . —Qailtj .

      Robert Leeming , 21 , was charged with hiving riotously pulled down an erection called a truss , u&ed to carrying on the manufacture of worsted yarn , and also certain machinery in the said manufactory , the prop-rtj of William and Samuel Nichols . Mr . Ghaitgex and ilr . WlLK . i > " 5 were fer the prosecution ; the prisoner Was unnefeudfcd . On Tuesday , the 16 th of August , about 8 . CCO persons proceeded from Bradford to Bingley , and they then divided themselves into parties , under leader * ., and went to different mill ? . One detachment proceeded to the mill of the prosecutors , wbc

      are worsted manufacturers , and Leeming was seen to throw a large stono on the top of the tiu ^ k thatxonveys the water from th « dam to the waUsr-wheeL The trmnk was br ^ keu , and the water escaped . Three other persons were afterwards attempting to break the screw of the dam dough belonging to the mill of Mr . Smith , when the prisoner , who had brought the key of the dough from Messrs . Nichols ' s ' mill , said " Here ' s the dodge that can do it . " He then unscrewed the dough , and was seen waving the screw-key over his head , txdaiming , " I carry the dodge . " Gailty . The prosecutor recommended tha prisoner to mercy .

      Tftcms Wilton . 27 , was charged with having , at yortnowram , riotously forced an entrance into the mUl and premises of John Crossley and others , and committed injury to their boiler . * Mr . Hall was for the proseeatton , and Mr . Newtos defended the prisoner . The prosecutors are worsted and carpet manufacturers , and the prisoner went with a mob to their mill , and said the am must be drawn . la consequence the men employed there were induced to draw the water off and stop the works . Guilty . Joshua Hatiiey pleaded Guilty to a similar charge as the above . Joseph Wood was charged with having , on the 16 th of August , at Buigiey , stopped the mill of Messrs . Walker . Mr . Grainger was for the prosecution ; the prisoner waa undefended .

      A large mob went to the prosecutors' mill , and finding that they were determined to stop the works , the proeecoters ordered their own men to draw * he plug of the boiler . The prisoner appeared to be the leader o ! the party . —Guilty . . Joshua Shato , 38 , was charged with a riot at SzMdtard . Ba Q . Lswi 5 appeared for the prosecatlsn .

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      The prosecutors , Messrs .-Foster , are stuff manufacturers near Bradford . On the 16 th of August last , they observed a mob proceed to their mill , and on going there found a large number in the boiler house , busily engaged in putting out the fires and trying to unplug the boiler . One of the prosecutors promised that if the men would do no mischief , he would give them a sovereign . Tbe prisoner , who seemed to take a leading put , came forward and received the money . He was afterwards observed addressing the mob , and a bysUnder asked him what their object was . Tbe prisoner replied that it began by a strike for wages , but it would tnd in a political movement , and that was , obtaining th& Ciiarter . —Guilty .

      Jeremiah Thorpe . 25 , was charged with a riot at Bradford , on the 16 th of August SirG . Lewin and Mr . Hall were for the prosecution . On the day in question Mr . Ruid ' s mill was stopped , and the prisoner was observed among the mob taking an active part in LettiDg off the water in the dam . —Guilty . Joseph Holmes , 25 , was charged with a riot at Bradfora . Sir G . Lewis appeared for the prosecution . On the evening of the 16 th of August , the military and special constables tried to disperse the mob that was assembled , and took the prisoner ' s brother into custody on a charge of riot . The pris « ner conducted himself in a violent manner , and endeavoured to rescue his brother . The Jury found the prisoner Guiity , but recommended him to mercy .

      Benjamin Buckler , 29 , was charged with rioting at Bra ^ iori . on the 15 ± August . Sir GREGORY Lewin was for the prosecution . The mob went into the yard adjoinicg Mr . SatclifiVs mill , and the prisoner was seen to go into the firing place , take up a piece of iron , and try to force out tbe plug of the boiler . He called in a person to help him . The plug was taken out , and the steam let off— Guilty . There was a second indictment against the prisoner , charging him with committing a siuiilar offence at Bingley , but no evidence was offurtd Mr . Wilkiss was fer the prosecution . James B'akeborou ^ h , S 9 , was charged with a riot at Bi .-stal . on tbe 18 th of Aug . Sj G Lewin appeared for the prosecution . The prisoner and a mob proceeded Lute Mr . Atkinson's mill at Birsial , and the prisoner was seen to tap a boiler with a piece of gas-piping . Guilty .

      John Ashwoiih , 17 , was charged with a riot at Bradford , on the 16 th of August Mr . Hall was for the prostcution . The prosecutors , Messrs . Turner and Roberts , are proprietors of a mill at Holme Top , Little Horton . On the 16 th of August , a mob was observed approaching the premises , and the workB were stopped before thty came . The crowd , however , forced their way inte the mill , and the prisoner tapped the boiler . Guilty . Hod-json Smith , 27 , was charged with a riot at Bradford , on the 15 th of Aufrust . Mr . Hall was for tke prosecution . The prisoner with a number of other persons , forced their-way into the mill of Mr . Robert Ackroyd , at Horton , near Bradford , worsted manufacturer , and after tapping two boJera had some difficulty to do so with tho third . The prisoner then weat towards it , and said , I'll soon make it go out " Guiity .

      Thomas Gar forth , 19 , and Jeremiah Robenshaw , 27 , were charted with a riot at Bradford , on tUe 18 th of Auijust Tbe Hon . Mr . Desman appeared for the prosecution . On the day in question the prisoners and severa . ether persons went to Mr . Colliuson ' s all ) , and ordered the men to strike the boiler plug out . He went up to them , and was observed to strike at tbe ping with a coal rake . Rabertshaw and others went to the milldam , but could not let off the water , as there were no clouehs . He promised to let tbe dam alone if money was given him , but that was refused . He seemed vexed at this , and said , " Go on , lads . ' * The crowd then went to prosecutor ' s house , where they'demanded something to eat , and some bread and ale were given them , of which Gwforth partook . Guilty .

      Joseph Bottomley and James Butterfield . were charged with rioting :-X Bingley . " The Hon . Mr . DksmaN waa for the prosecution . On tbe 16 th of Ausn » t , a mob proceeded to the mill of Mr . Townend , and tbe rest shouted out , " Butterfield , come forward . " Th » y then went into the engine house , and tbe prisoners and others endeavoured to draw out the plug of the boiler , but failed im doing so in consequence of the pressure of the boiler being ao high . Tbe mob then said tbry would show no partiality , and would draw the data . In order to . prevent mischief and to get tbe mob to leave the premises , one of the prosecutor ' s men assisted Bottomley to draw the dough md let the water off . Tiie Jury found the prisoners &nilty .

      James Hartley Pickering , 24 , Richard Scott , 25 , and Joshva Coicling , 24 , were charged with rioting at Birstal . Sir G . Lewin appeared for the prosecution . Scott and Cowling pleaded Gnilty . On the 17 th of Augu ^ , a mob went to the mill of Mr . Hudsoa , and Pickering was sees with a eoal rake assUting to take ; he fire out from under the boiler . — Guilty . Smith S ' -ockda ' e , 21 , George Holroyd , 21 , and William Cockcro / t , 34 , pleaded Guilty te having , on tbe 17 i . h of Au&ust , at Calverly , committed a riot .

      John Baieson , 25 , was charged with committing a riot at Bra < iiur < l , on tbe 16 ih of August The prisontr pleadeu Guilty . Sir G . Lkwin called two witnesses who gave the prisoner a good character . Henry Bennett , who bad pleaded Guilty to manslaughter at Leeds , was then placed at tbe bar , and bis Lordthip proceeded to pass sentence . He remarked that it was a very painful thing to hear the particulars of this case , and tbe act was com mi ted with very culpab ' . e negligence indeed . Under all the circumstances , and after having beard the excellent eharacter that had been given to the prisoner , he thought he

      could venture to pass a light sentence , but perhaps he might expose himself to some censure for so doing . He ithe Learr . ed Judge ! hep * d that this would prove such a lesson to the prisoner as would prevent so imprudent an act from ever again being committed by him . It was only from tbe extenuating circumstances that appeared ii the cftse that he was enabled to proceed as h » did now . It was necessary that some punishment should be inflicted for this unhappy disregard for ordinary and proper precaution on this occasion , and the sentence was that he be imprisoned for three calendar months in the Ca » Ue .

      John Greenwood , 31 , and Squire Dracup 29 , pleaded QuiT . y to having committed a riot at Bradford , on the 15 th of August Jonathan Joweit , 18 , pleaded Guilty to'a similar offence at Bradford , on the same day . Mr . Wilkins called a witness as U > * character . Thomas Ryin . 23 , was charged with a riot at Bradford . Mr . 1 > ghab was for the prosecution . The prosecutor , Mr . James Roberts , occupies part of the Junction Mill , near Bradford , and on the 17 th of Aug ., about eight o ' clock in the moming , a crowd went to the mill just as the works had stopped for breakfast T ^ fe . ty or thirty of them went into the firing house , the prostcutor followed them , and found that two pla ? s had hetu Btruck , and the water was running out The prisoner was in the act of striking oat a third plug , but he did not succeed ; ho had a hammer in his hand . The works were stopped on that and the following day , and from 300 to 400 bands were thrown out of employment—Guilty .

      Thomas Longbotlom , 30 , was charged with a riot at Br ^ 'ifurtl . M r . PasHLEY was f » r the prosecution , and M . r . WiLKiji s for tbe defence . On the 18 th of Aug . there was a great crowd assembled together in a riotous sn&nner , and John Spencer , a special constable , had a struggle with a man who had attempted to stab him . He struck the man over tbe head , and the prisoner said , ' Now , Jack , don't kill him . " He afterwaids * aid , " J >—n it lads what are you doing , you dontget him awjy . " It seemed that the prisoner had hitherto borne a good character , and the Jury acquitted him ,

      Isaac Wood , 42 . George Hanson , 20 , John Wigglesworth , 29 , and Isaac Sutclife , 34 , were charged with a riot ? t Bradford , on the 16 tb of August . Mr . PaSHLe * appeared for the prosecuction , and Mr . W jlki . ns defended Hanson and Sutcliffe . In this case it -was shown that Wood was in the crowd going towards Mr . Horafall ' s mill , near Bradford , which was a-. tacked by them . Mr . Pollard , the magistrate , endeavoured to persuade the people to disperse , and whilst he waa holding a conversation with somi ef them with respect to wages , other persons came up and said " it

      is not now a question of wages , we'll have the Charter . " A stone vlz thrown at Mr . Pollard by Wood , and the riot beciina of sucb a serious ccaracter , that the magistrate was vbiiged to read the riot act Wigglesworth was observed to rush at the mill gates in order to get io , ascl Hanson threw some stones at several special constables a : d soldiers who were doing duty there . Mr . Pollard w ; jj on horseback , and when near the mill Kates Sntcliffe was observed to throw a stoae at him . Two witnesses gave Hanson a good character . — Guiity .

      Joseph Britain , 40 , was cbargtd with committing a riot a £ Bradford , en the I 6 th of August Mr . PaSHLE \ was for the prosecution ; the prisoner was undefende 4 . In this case the prisoner threw a stone and stick at the military , and he afterwards secreted himself under a fish EtalL Two soldiers guarded him until he was taken into custody by a special constable . —Guilty . The Couit lose about half-past five o'dock .

      ( Before Mr . Justice Maxde . J Wtiu Bell , 22 , and Charles Hardaker , 19 . were arraigned on a charge of having on the 17 th of August , at Mill-green , in Wortley , in the parish of Leeds , conspired with other persons to demand higher wages than the rate usually paid , and in furtherance of this object having gone to the mill of Mr . Sowery , and stopped the machinery . They were also charged with a riot Mr . Hall and Mr . Monieith were for the prosecution ; Mr . In sham defended Hardaker ; Bell waa undefended .

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

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

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

      Mr . Newton addressed tbe Jury for the defence , and called a witness , who gave the prisoner a good character , and stated that he had been sworn in a special constable at Saddleworth on the 17 th , the off nee with which he was now charged having been committed en tbe 13 th . The Jury found tbe prisoner Gailty . Witliam Southwell , 34 , and James Sutdtye , 56 , were arraigned on an indictment charging them with having on the 15 th ef August , at Halifax , In the Wost Riding , assembled with other persons to disturb tbe peace and to the terror and alarm of her Majesty ' s subjects . Mr . Baines was for ther prostcution ; Mr . Pickering defended Southwell Tbe prisoner Sutdiffe pleaded Guilty , and by the advice of his Counsel , Southwell withdrew a plea of Not Guilty aud pleaded Guilt ; . Witnesses were called to character .

      John Murphy , 22 . George Moore , 32 , Robert Ridehaigh , 50 . Samuel Bales , 31 , Eli Hoyle , 24 , and Henry Greenwood , 18 , were arraigned for misdemeanour , on an indictment charging them with having , on the 16 th of August , at Halifax , in the West Riding , with , force and arms , with divers other persons , - unlawfully and riotously assembled , aad created a great noise , io the terror of the Queen ' s subjects . : .. Mr . Hall was for the prosecution . Mr . Wilkins appeared for Moore , and by his advice be withdrew hit plea of Not Gailty , and pleaded Gailty .

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

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

      Murphy was found Guilty ; the other prisoners were fonnd Not Guilty , and were immediately discharged . James Henry Dcirhirsl , 25 , was arranged on an indictment charging him with having , on tbe 16 th of August , at Bowsbury , with divers other evil-disposed persons unlawfully and tumultously assembled far the purpose of disturbing the public peace and meeting to leave their work , and to cease from worki . g . The prisoner was also charged with conspiracy . The Hon . J . S . Woutley and Mr . Hall were counsel for the prosecution ; Mr . WJLKI . ns defended the prisoner . The prisoner having pleaded Not Guilty , the ease was opened , and witnesses were about to be called to prove tbe case when by the advice of hU counsel the prisouer withdrew bis plea and pleaded Guilty .

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

      Wm . Gill , 23 , was arraigned on an indictment charging him with having , on the 15 * h of Angust , fit Honley , in the West Riding , with divers other evil-dispjsed persons unlawfully and riotously assembled together to disturb the peace ; and with having unlawfully entered the premises of Messrs . Benjamin Ledger , ShRW , & Co ., and stopped the machinery therein . 1 he prisoner was also charged with a conspiracy to raise wages . The Hon . J . S . Wortley was for the prosecution : the prisoner was undefended . The circumstances in this case were precisely Bimilar to others ; the prisoner was identified as the man who let the water out of the mill dam belonging ts the prosecutors , but the witnesses examined gave him a good character . The Jury found the prisoner Guilty .

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

      John Hodgson . 35 , was arraigned on an indictment , charging him with having , on tbe 15 th of August , at Halifax , with divers other evil-disposed persons , riotously and unlawfully assembled together , And forced an entrance into the pi emises of Messrs . George Haigh and Co ., and commenced damage and injury to the boiler in the said premises . The Hon . J . S . Woktley and Mr . Hall ware counsel for thu prosecution ; the prisoner was uudefeoded . The prosecutors are cotton spinners , and have a larga factory near tbe North Bridge , Halifax ; a large mob

      visited these premises on the day named , by dome of whom three boilers were unplugged , and other damage w < i 8 done ; the mob insisted on seeing the hands out , and then they went away ; they were armed with large sticks ; aud shouted and made a great noise . The prisoner was seen in the mill yard during these proceedings , and on the day following , at a meeting on Skirooat Moor , he was proved to have taken a leading part , and to have threatened with personal violence one or tw » of Mr . Haigh ' s workmen , who were there , and whom be designated as spies . The Jury f « und the prisoner Guilty .

      TKottw Benson , 38 , was arraigned on an indictment charging him with having , on the 17 th of August , at Dawsbury , in the West Riding , with divers other persons , conspired to raise wages , ind with having unlawfully assembled together to disturb thu public peace ; also with having entered the premises of Mr . Timothy Harrop , at Chickenley , stopped the machinery , and turned out the workmen . Mr . Hall and Mr . IfghaM were counsel for the prosecuiiou ; the prisoner was undefended . The Jury found the prisoner Guilty . Peter Rhodes 38 , was charged with having on tbe 17 fch of August , at TbornhlU , along with divers others , unlawfully and riotously assembled to disturb the peace ; and also with having broken the door of the enginehouse ot Joshua Iogbam , Esq ., and tamed the workmen out of his mines . —Guilty .

      Isaac Htrd , 23 , was arranged on an indictment charging him with having , on the 16 th of Angust , at Bingley , with divers others , assembled in a riotous and disorderly manner on the premises of Messrs . Webster , Rimsden , and Co ., and conspired to compel the workmen to cease from employment Mr . Grainger and Mr . Pollock were counsel for the prosecution ; Mr . Newton defended the prisoner . Tbe prisoner was fonnd not Guilty . Qeorgt Gill WhilwtU , 26 , Wm . Wood , 25 , John Sugden , 27 , Richard Boardley , 29 , S . Tilloison , 40 , Samuel Holroyd , 38 , Thomas Lightfoot , 38 , and Matthew Castle , 27 , were charged with a riot , and with a conspiracy to turn oat workmen , at Dudley Hill , near Bradford ^ ' Mr . Inouam was counsel for the prosecution ; fhe prisoner Sugden was defended by Mr . Wilkins , the others were undefended . Boardley pleaded gnilty .

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

      Hyde Parker , 82 , George Parker t 34 , and-Solomon BoUovdey , 23 , were charged with a misdemeanour , on the 16 th Angust , with others , having committed ari « t at Cleckheaton and at Birstal , and with bavipg con-

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

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

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

      and turaultuoualy assembled together , and with force aaA arms polled down a certain erection called a trunk , used in carrying on the manufacture of worsted yarn , and a so certain machinery in the said manufactory , the property of the said W . and 8 . NicholU . It appeared that the prisoner , with about eight thousand others , went from Bradford to Bingley on the day in qaestion , And having broken the bank of a water-mill , by throwing largo stones on it , stole the screw-key , and proceeded to the mills of a Mr . Smith and others , and turned the water away from such mills with the said screw-ktiy .

      Mr , Grainger , with Mr . Wilkins , conducted the prosecution . —Guilty . Thomas Wilson , 27 , was indicted for having , on the 15 th of August , with other evil-disposed persons , unlawfully and riotously forced an entrance into the mill of Messrs . Crossley and Co ., at Northowrnm , in the parish of Halifax , and committed certain damage to the boiler of a steam engine . Mr . HaLL conducted the prosecution . The prisoner was defended by Mr . Newton . —Guilty . Joseph Wood , 46 , was charged with committing a riot , in company with three or funr hundred others at Bincley , on the 10 th of August , and compelling Messrs .

      Walker and others to stop their engines . They said they did so by order of "the association . " The mob were armed with large sticks ; the prisoner has leading on the rest . Mr . Grainger couducted the prosecution—Gailty . Joshua Shaw was charged with riot and stopping the rniclnntry in the works of Mr . Poster and others , at Bradford on the 10 th of August It was proved that the mob , who were led on by the prisoner , raked out the fire and pulled out the plugs of some steam engines . Mr . Foster gave the privoner a sovereign not to injure tbe machinery . He ( prisoner ) addressed the mob . He said that the turn-out commenced in a strike for wages , but the real object was to obtain the Charter .

      Sir Gregory Lewin and Mr . Hall conducted the prosecution . —Guilty .

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

      The Learned Judge said it was bis intention , in thu case , to inflict the mildest punishment that tbe law permitted ; which was tb at he be imprisoned in York Castle for two years . Thomas Holland and Joseph Crossley , who bad been found . Guilty of a highway robbevy , were sentenced to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for ten calendar months . v 4 The following " rioters" were then called on in the order in which we have placed them : — Wm . Smith , James Henry Dewhirst , John Spencer , George Pitchforth , Wm . Woodhead , Win . Spencer , Peter Fox , and James Deakin , convicted of conspiracy and riot . to

      The Learned Jud ^ e , previously passing sentence , addressed the prisoners , in pretty nearly the same terras as had been used by Lord Dennian in the other Court , remarking upon tbe injury which their conduct had occasioned , without any bentfit accruing to a single individual , as the money which had been prevented from being brought into circulation , had amounted to several thousand pounds , which waa a severe loss to those of their own order , and a gain to soboJy else . He stated also that tho Judges had given every consideration to the various ca&es , and bad been anxious to discover

      grounds for making the punishments as short as possible . The other observations of his Lordship were to tbe effect that they were deaply indebted to the Government for the leniency they had shown iu not prosecuting them for high treason , as had been the case at Newport , and as tbe conduct of some of tho parties would have justified them in doing , or in having indicted them for robbery as was the case durius the celebrated riota in London , when a poor man asked for relief and got half-a-crown , for which he was afterwards hung on a charge of robbery .

      Ine sentence on Smith and Duwhirst , who had been shewn to be active " leaders , " was that they be imprisoned for twelve calendar months ; Fox and Pitchforth were sentenced to eight calendar months ; and John Spencer , William Spencer , Dakin , aud Woodhead , to six calendar months . Jonathan Frost , William Holroyd , George Gill Whitwell , Samuel Tillotson , Samuel Holroyd , Thos . Lightfoot , Matthew Castle , and Richard Boardiey were next brought up ; they had all been convicted of conspiracy and riot The Judge brUfiy addressed them , and sentenced the seven first-named to be imprisoned for six calendar months ; Hie latter ( Boardley ) to be imprisoned four calendar months , and to enter into rccognizincea to be of good behaviour for twelve months , himself in £ 2 « , and a Burety in £ 10 .

      David Brook , Matthew Mawson , Samuel Howarth , Abraham Howarth , Thomas Lister , William Jackson Cookcroft , Thomas Willcy , William Southwell , and James Sutcliffa , were the- next batch ; Brook and Mawson were sentenced to be imprisoned for six calendar months ; the others to five calendar months . . Joseph Sheard and Thomas Vickerman were sentenced to four calendar months ; and Thomas Hamer , Joseph E tat wood , Edwin' Brook , John Lock wood , Henry Scott , and Waiter Brook , to three calendar months . ¦ Thomas Pollard , William Smith , Joseph Exley , John Watson , Thomas Robinson , John Murphy , George Moore , John Hodgson , Thomas Benson , and Peter Rhodes , were all sentenced to be imprisoned for four calendar months .

      Geo . Sykes , Alexander Sykea , James Ramsden , Qeo . Morris , John Crowther , and Thos . Holmes , were sentenced to three calendar months ; Samuel Kuighley , to four talenoar months . Geo . Parker , John Roper , John Bradshaw , George Andrews , P « ster Bedford , Wm . Gill , and Chas . Wood , to be imprisoned for three calendar months . Gdorge Parker , ( of Bradford , ) to be imprisoned four months . Hyde Parker to be imprisoned four calendar months ; Jas . Horeefall , Greenwood White , Solomon Bottomley , Thos . Kilburn , and Hugh Moore , to be imprisoned three calendar months ; John Hirst , to enter iuto recognisances , himself in < £ 30 , and two sureties in £ 15 each , to keep the peace for twelve months . William Stead , to be imprisoned for four calendar months . .

      These were the whole of the rioters sentenced by Mr Justice Maule . They are all to undergo hard labour ; and will be sent to different Houses of Correction . ' . David Myers , for forging an acceptance , to be imprisoned two years in York Castle . John Wheatly , who had been committed on a charge of uttering a forged note for the payment of £ 5 , with intent to defraud William Williams Brown , Esq . and others * of Leeds , waa brought up , and in consequence of the absence of a witness , entered into his own recognizinoe In £ 200 , to appear at the next Assizes , to answer to any Indictment which may then be preferred against him .. . This finished the business , and the Learned Judge shortly asferwards left the Court

      NISI KUUS COURT , MoNDAr , Sept . 5 . ( Before Lord Chief Justice Denman . ) His Lordship took his seat in the Nisi Pria 3 Court this morning at ten o ' clock , for the purpose of sentearing the lh Turn-out" prisoners . Jonathan Mitchell was first placed at the bar . to receive sentence .

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      Lord Denman—You are one of those persons who engaged in these unfortunate riats—riots which have commenced in a most unwarrantable attempt to interfere with the freedom of labour , the freedom of trade , and the security of property . That is the first act of whioh all who stand before me are found to be guilty . You have not been tried for that particular aot , although you are clearly concerned in the same transaction ; but you have been tried for a crime naturally arising out of these transactions . Taking advantage of the unfortunate situation of a soldier who had been wounded and overthrown whilst discharging his dutyy you purloined hi 3 property , and concealed it in your own house , evidently

      for the purpose of turning it to profit . If this had been the momentary effect of exciting liquors , it might have perhaps in some degree palliated your crime ; for parties will then commit acts which in their cooler moments they would condemn . But you appear to be one of those unprincipled persons who take advantage of the overthrow of the law in particular situations , when the npper hand is for a short time given to violence , in order to obtain what you can by plunder . The sentence of the court in which you have been convicted is , that you be transported to such place beyond the seas a * her Maje 3 ty , with the advice of her privy council , may be pleased to direct and appoint , for the term of ten years .

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

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

      Lord Denman then addressed the prisoners at great length . The sentence with regard to you Charles Wilkinson is , that you be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for eighteen calendar months . The sentence upon Chester is , that he be imprisoned and kept to hard labour during twelve calendar months . Ou Joseph Armitage , the sentence of the Court is , that he be imprisoned and : kept-te hard labour for six calendar months . The next prisoners are John Christie and Rob . rt Ellis . With regard to th «; m , I think the samo punishment sufficient , namely , six months ' imprisonment each , to hard labour . Joseph Heaton to bo imprisoned and kept to bard laboar three calendar months . John Hey wood the same sentence .

      The Learned Judge then proceeded to pass scntenoe upon the following : — To be Imprisoned Six Months . —James Hepworth , Edward Chappel , John Day , Robert Learning ,, Benjamin Buckle . To be Imprisoned Five Months . — Jonathan Hirst , Gea . Oates , Samuel Keighley , James Lister , Richard Sampson , Samuel Verity , Thomas Barker . To be Imprisoned Four Months . — William Howarth , Joseph D&vies , James Firth , John Sampson , Joseph Spurr , Richard Sampson , John Teuie , Thomas Wilson , Joseph Holmes , Joseph Scott , James Flatt . To be Imprisoned Three Months . —Thomas Render , Wm . Smith , Joshua Shaw , James ' Blakeborough , Joseph Bottomley , Joseph Butterfield , Jo&eph Broadbent .

      To bb Imprisoned Two Months . —Francis Stead , John Gibson , John Whitaker , Joshua Hartley , Joseph Wood , Jeremiah Thorp , John Aahwotth , Hodgson Smith , Longbottom Lambert , William Walbankt HebblewhiteShackletOn , George Hemaley . Lord Denman . —With regard to Richard Stocks , John Haddock , Joseph Britton , Wm . Flesher , Peter Hardwick , James Butterfield , and James Gomcrsall —These are persons to whom I give oreditas having been brought into the mob by some violence towards themselves ; at the same time the excuse is a bad one , for persons ought to have the courage to resist these Erocoediog 3 . Suoh resistance ha 3 been made , aud een found more useful than any other mode of putting an end to riots . Believing that these persons

      have been led into the mob not only by the unhappy occurrences of the moment , but by something like violonce , 1 shall only pass a sentence of nominal imprisonment upon them , which will expire at tho time this Cjurt breaks up . With regard to all the rest , I do not mean to pass any sentence upon the present occasion . They will be required to enter into their own recognizances to keep the peace , and to appear ana receive the judgment of the Court if they shall be called upon . If they conduct themselves in a peaceful manger in future they will not be called upon . Ail the prisoners sentenced will bo kept to hard labour , and distributed in the several Houses of Correction and Gaols as may be found most convenient . The Court broke up about twelve o ' clock . SUMMARY OF THE CALENDAR . The following is a Summary of the Calendar for the Yorkshire Summer Assizes ; the prisoners'tried for rioting being distinguished from those who were previously committed for other offences , the latter class being placed first : — Death recorded ... ... ... ... ... 6 Transported fifteen years ... ... ... " ... 9 Dictotn years ... ... ... ... ... 37 Ditto seven years ... ... ... ... ... 5 Imprisoned two years ... ... 6 Ditto eighteen months ... 4 Ditto fourteen months ... . * ., 4 Ditto one year , and pay a fine of Is . to the Queen 1

      Ditto one year ... ... ... ... 22 Ditto ten months ... ... 4 Ditto eight months ... ... ... 4 Ditto seven months ... ... ... ... ... 1 Ditto six months ... ... .. 7 Dittofonrmonths ... ... .... ... ... 3 Ditto three months ... ... ... ... ... 3 Ditto two months ... ... ... ... ... 3 Ditto one month , and to find a surety in the sum of £ 10 , and their own recognizances of £ 20 each , to keep the peace for twelve months , and to be farther imprisoned until those conditions be complied with ... ... 2

      Ditto one month ... ... ... ... ... 4 Ditto a fortnight ... ... ... ... ... 1 To enter into own recognizances of £ 20 each to receive judgment when called upon ... ... 5 To enter into own recognizance of £ 10 to appear when called upon ... .. ... ... 1 Queen ' s evidence ... ... ... ... ... - 1 Discharged by order of the Court 1 Not guilty ... ... . 7 . ... 49 No bill ... ... ... ... 14 No prosecution ... ... 8 No appearance ... ... ... ... 1 Traversed till next Assizes ... ... ... 1 Total 187 SUMMART OF THK RIOTEHS . To be transported ten years ... ... ... 1 Imprisoned eighteen months ... 1 Ditto one year • ... ... 3 Ditto eight months ... ... ... ' ... ... 2 Ditto six months ... ... ... ... ... 22 Ditto five months ... ... ... 11 Ditto fonr months 30 Ditto three monins ... ... ... ... ... 33 Ditto two months ... ... ... 12 Imprisoned till the rising of the Court ... ... 7 To be discharged on entering into recognizances to keep the peace ... ... ... ... 30 Not Guilty ... ... ... ... ... ... 25 No bill ... ... ... ... ... ... 5 No prosecu ' ion ... ... ... 7 Tr * versed till next assizes ... ... ... ... 1

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

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      Breakfast Powder . —The proceeds due to the Executive from the sale of Messrs . Crow and Tvrrell ' s Breakfast Powder , from the 16 th August to the 3 rd of September , are as follows : — : ¦ ¦ ¦ . ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ '¦ . ; ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ' ¦ . s d . ¦ ¦ ¦ . Mr . G . J . Harney ... ... ... ... 6 0 Mr . J . Yates , Staffordshire Potteries 16 National Chartist Association , Hull ... 1 6 Mf . Hibbard , Mansfield , Notts ... ... 1 6 Mr , Spencer , Northampton ...... 1 6 Mr . Parker , Gainsborough ... ... 1 6 " Mr . Cooper , Leicester ... ... 16 Mr . Wilcox , Wolverhampton 6 0

      Mr . White , Birmingham 4 6 Mr . Vickere , Belper ......... ... 3 0 Mr . WattB . Hall ... ... ... ... ... 3 0 Mr . English , Bury St . Edmunds ... 3 0 Mr . Leach , Cheltenham ... 4 6 Mr . Allen , Leamington Spa 3 0 Mr . Saunders , Newark ...... ... 16 Mr . Sweet , Nottingham ...... ... l 6 Mr . Jones , Northampton ... ... ... 1 6 Mr . D . Abel , Gloucester ... ... ... 1 6 Mr . Armitage , Sandbaoh ... ... ... 0 9 Mr . Griffiths , Worcester ... ... ... o 9 Mr . Baxraciongb , Nuneatoa 0 9 £ 2 10 3

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      Nbwspape * Wbitehs . —The deaths of three twv sons connected with the London newspaper and periodical press have been recently recorded : —Mr , Anderson , many yearns editor , of the Morning Advertiser ; Mr . Mndie , formerly ft reporter on the Morning Chronicle , &c , latterlj . author and lecturer ; and Dr . Maginn , many years assistant editor of toe Standard , &c . ; and all three have left wives aad families in a state of destitution , and the objects of subscriptions 2 The like was the case with Theodore Hook , so many years editor of the Jehu Bull .

      Typhcb Fever . —It cannot be too wildly knows , that nitrous acid gas possesses the property of destroying the contagion of the typhus fevei , and certainly preventing its spread . By the following simple method the gas may be procured at a very trifling expense . Place a little saltpetre in a saucer , ana pour on it as much oil of vitriol as will jast cover it ; a copious discharge of acid gas will instantl y take place , the quantity of which may _ be regulated by lessening or increasing the quantity of ^ the ingredients . — Keen ' s Bath Journal . Burglary . —Property worth £ 2000 stolen . — A most , daring , and for the time , successful burglary , was committed on Thursday night , at the residence of Lady Lisle , at Millbrook . The robbery was

      tffdeted between the hours of ten and twelve , and was discovered when the family were abont to retire for the night . A ladder had been procured , and placed against the window of Lady Lisle ' s bedchamber , a pane of glass was broken , and the window-hagip unfastened . The parties having thus ipade their entrance , succeeded in getting off with a most valuable set of jewels , a large sum of money , and several articles of plate , altogether worth upwards of £ 2 , 000 , which were in the apartmeni . A portion of the property has been recovered in a carious manner . This morning early ,. Mr . Shakell , upholsterer , of Above Bar , was coming into town , from Salisbury , accompanied by his son ; They alighted

      from the van in which they were riding , to walk round the Millbrook shore to Four Posts . In orossing the brook young Mr . Shakell discovered a portable desk , bound round with rope , and floating in the water of the canal . On again taking tienuin road at Four Posts , Mr . Shakell and his son met ft policeman , whom they informed of the circumstance They took the desk to the station-house , and depo-Fited it iu the hands of Mr . Enright . The contents were found to be two halves of Bank of England notes for £ 100 , Nos . 50 , 089 and 50 , 088 ; half a note

      tor £ 50 , No . 66 , 677 ; and a promissory note for £ 100 payable on demand , some ladies' jewellery , and important papers . All the more . avaiiable eontents of the desk had been , of course , abstracted . In the course of the morning some trifling articles of pla' . e were also found in the canal by some children . The perpetrators of the robbery have for the present eluded justice . It is * , however , evident that they must have been parties well acquainted with the premises and with the place in which the property was deposited . —Hampshire Independent , of Sept . 3 .

      Affecting Cibcumsta « ce . —Oa Wednesday , the 10 th current , a stout good-looking man , five feet eight or nine inch-s high , apparently of the age of twenty-four years , fair hair , ind yellowish bushy whiskers , landed from thV Liverpool steamer , at Annan Waterfooi . He inquired for a quiet lodging , as he proposed resting a few days , and was conducted to * he house of Widow Beaitie , residing in Porterstreet . During the night he was sick and restless , and in the morning swallowed a cup of tea , without tasting bread . He then went ont with the expressed intention of calling at a barber ' s shop , and returning immediately . But from whatever cause he . ' ias never since been heard of . He was dressed in moleskin

      toousers and waistcoat , wore sleeves , and a white shirt , a oap stemmed and furred , and Wellington * boots . The box ho Jcft at the lodging was addressed "James Smith , " aud the wayfarer talked as if he belonged to Ayrshire . After some delay the box was opened by tlie Procurator Fiscal to the Burgh , in presence of Bailie Sawyer , and an inventory taken of it , consisting of aquantityof ji > iner ' stools , andbody clothes . Ou the latter there are no marks , and on the former simply the maker ' s name— " Henderson , Greenock . " From a memorandum found , it appears that poor Smith had sailed from Greenock for America , on the 14 th of May last : and as the box in

      question is an old commercial packing one , and its tradesman contents incomplete , it seems probable that he had sold his tool chest to raise money sufficient to bring him back to this country . In the course of conversation , he told Mrs . Beattie , that , ah hough he had been in various parts of the United Siatoa , he could find no employment , and that he would never , he rather thought , travel more unless he had tha misfortune to lbs banished . There is something strange and suspicious in the disappearance of this wanderer ; fer had not something serious or fatal occurred , it seems most certain he would cither bavo returned to his longing , or sent for his property . —Dumfries Courier .

      Man Shot by Mistake , —Gosport , Friday Apterhoon . —A lamentable occurrence took place here this moming , by which the life of an individual has been sacrificed . A private of the 6 th Regiment of Foot , William Davies , while on convict guard , shot one of the keepers named Clasby , through the head , mistaking him for a convict attempting to escape . Davies was immediately taken inte custody , and at two o ' clock brought before the magistrate for examination . It appears from the evidence that a number of convicts were sent on shore at an early hoar from the York convict ship to work in a field near Haslar Hospital , under the charge of the deceased , and two other keepers named Adams and

      Beazley , and the usual file of soldiers , who were distributed in various parts of the ground where the convicts were at work , at some distance from each other , with instructions not to allow any of the prisoners io pass the field , or to cross Haslar Creek , unless accompanied by one of the guards , and if any prisoner persisted in passing after being hailed and ordered by the sentry to return , and assistance was not near , the sentry was to fire . Acting upon these orders , Davies , who was the sentry near the creek , seeing the deceased detach himself from the convicts and walk along the edge of the creek at high water mark , hailed him to return ; and upon the deceased , who was unfortunately deaf , paying no attention to

      him , but still continuing his own course , he levelled his musket and shot him . The ball went through the unfortunate man ' s head , and death was instantaneous . The two other guards , Beazley and Adams , stated that abont a quarter past ten o ' clock they heard the report of a pun , and looked to where they supposed the sound came from , and saw the prisoner Divies with his musket at his side . Thft deceased was lying on tho ground . Aoams immediately went to the hospital to procure medical assistance , but on his return the deceased was quite dead . He then went to the main-guard to obtain i file of men to take the prisoner into custody . The prisoner's musket was examined at the time , and found to have been recently discharged , and when

      the cap was taken off the nipple Bmoke issued from it . The deceased was dressed in a bottle green corf i black waistcoat , and flushing trousers , while the dress of the convicts is dark brown . The prisoner , who appears to have been some time in th « army , and not possessed of more intellect than would enable him to follow literally what he was ordered to do , was asked by the magistrate if he wished io say anything , with the caution that what he did ssj would be taken down and used for or against him at his trial . He merely said that his orders were to lot no person pass , and he was onl y acting up to them . He was remanded until next Thursday . The unfortunate deceased has been twenty seven years in the situation he held , and has left a widow and seven children quite un provided for . The inquest will take place this evening .

      Forgi-d Bills of Lading—Narrow Escape o * a Mebchant fkom a skrious Loss . —A very Bingular case recently occurred in this town A ntf ** chant extensively engaged in the corn trade received some months ago , from a correspoBdeot u the Baltic , bills of landing for a cargo ef corn wbiea the latter pretended to have had shipped for . th » Liverpool market . Upon these bills , which appeared regular , advances to the amount of £ 2 ( ti 00 were made . A . more than usual time having elapsed , and tho vessel , named in the billa of lading not makiuf her appearance on the Sonnd , on her voyage to Liverpool ^ the merchant became , rather uneasy ; «' never once suspected , however , that anvthina coio

      be wrong , much less that a plan had been laid » defraud him by bis correspondent . While the ui" " ter was in this state he accidentally met * sntobro * ker extensively connected with foreigners . Fw » h ' m he heard , with surprise , that his foreign correspondent was actually in Liverpool , accompanied by his wife , intending to embark for America . -D- . ™ i * ing this very strange , no alluded to the non-amf ** of the cargo of wheat on which he had made adfWj cos . The name of the captain whose signature ff >" to the bills of lading was mentioned , when tt ' ** immediately suspected that there must be some fraw in the transaction , as the captain kad sailed oeDca about ten day 8 before . It became evjdent , in i ^ or ' t that the captain ' s name > hadbeen forged to the buv of lading ; that bo cargo of wheat bad been shippw by the forger of the said bills , * ind , that tbe . m

      erchant was one of several persons whom the to ^ J . had designed to victimise . Wl » trtben , wa 3 j « ° ° J doae ! In = the ;? office of < the meichant is * « Kf"J ; German t he waa immediately Beat in search <" " £ swindler , whom , b y good luck , he found .- At «»•• he proceeded cautreiualyi but soon found ; tcav ^ suspicions of frauds were too . true ; that u » W ° 2 > - been shipped ; » nd tba > the bills of lading W « f ' * T rieations . He then ^ han / ied his Uoties , ; ¦ Hj > Q tended that , a man who bad accompanied «« r' rW who was at hand , . was * police-officer , *« $ *" , * Xr the foreigner ( who « M > uld not speak-Englfea . W" ^ , was addressed iu . German ) , d id not instanuy , j" ^ the £ 2 , 600 which he had fraudulently pbt ^ ^ would order him . into enstody * The- f" £ L md ' ceeded ; aftersome hesitation , the jponey ^^ jjp h ed , an * the clever Garman carried it oif : - ^ Vfterto his employed } connting-house . On tbe saff ^ ^ oooa the ioteifausr embarked on bwrd "" ' ' ^ d BritiBh-Nonb . American Royal h »> 1 Bteaaen sailed for Boston . —Liverpool Attuta *

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      g THI NORTHERN STAR .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 10, 1842, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct615/page/6/