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    • 5fo 23*atr*rg an& Comgjum&ettig
    • THE SPITALFIELDS' WEAVERS AND TBE NORTHERN STAR.
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      [ Omitted in csr iosi UirtntQh ¦ want of room' ] B . 3 X Srhtiihs . —The letter he speaks of uerer ease

      to tend ; but , judging from Bis present communica tion , had it reached jjb it -would most probably not have been inserted , seeing that he says— " Ovristg to its length , I entreated yen to insert it either in parts or otherwise . " Now , if Mr . G . writes " anniversary articles" bo lengthy as we judge the last one most fcaveheen , "we suggest to him the propriety of pubji » 1 hiTig It in "jxais" himself ; at any rate , toe mut decline the publication . We belieTe our correspondent need not be at all apprehensive of being

      eonsMered " traitorous to the cause , " through the nonappearance vT his lagay " anniversary article "; -we fancy our readers -would tare fceenTery likely to have considered / us "traitorous" to them , hid it reached us , and ire had inflicted its Insertion upon them . ' Died , Sept 4 th , 1 « 43 , at SL Lenis , State of Missouri , United States , Mr . George Haley , late of Hft ? tfax , Yorkshire , and Pioneer of the British Emigrants ' Mntnal Aid Society . This enterpriHingyonng man was suddenly cut off it the age of 25 years , after suffering for three days under an attack of cholera .

      Co-OPKRATIOH . —Thb Lam ) . —A correspondent sends -us the following " to keep house * ' for a family of a msn , his "wife , and four children . The following articles must ( or should ) fee purchased : — - SETA IX , "WS 0 LI 3 AXE . Ib . s . d . lb . id . Shatter .... 2 0 2 butter i 8 i tea 1 6 i tea 1 0 I coffee ... 1 0 I coffee . „ , 0 8 3 sugar 19 3 sogar „ .... 1 7 i 1 candles ......... 0 6 1 candles 0 5 i 1 soap 0 6 1 soap ...... 0 fi " 1 cheese 0 8 1 cheese ... „„ .. „„„ 0 6 3 bacon ... 2 9 3 fc&con „„ .,.....,... 1 4 S qnarternloaves ... 5 3 9 quartern ! bread ... 5 0 2 ditto fbur ...... 0 8 1 ditto fianr ; .. 0 6 } ITcwfc . oreoals ...... 13 1 cwt of coals . „ ... 1 0 Potatoes 1 0 Potatoes ..... 0 10

      Total ......... 17 10 Total „ ... 15 of Retail ... 17 10 TTholesale ...... 35 Of Saving im 2 1 T ) £ This saving of 2 s lcfd , he proposes to devote to the *' Land Fond , " and to tffect such saving , he proposes : — 1 st—That the Chartists form themselves into "districts '* of twenty-five persons each . 2 nd—Thai each person pay into the fond one week ' s wages in advance . No person to pay more than two Treeka . 3 rd—That a person be elected from the members ef the district , to purchase the goods ; that the same person let part of his premises to store the goods . 4 th—That each member serve out the goods in rotation ,

      ox be fined Is , to go to the Victim Pond . 5 th—That the hoars of business be from seven to nine on Thursday and Friday evenings , Any person wishing to join axe " district" who wiD sot pay in advance , to be allowed to do so , and have goods in advance , on a member being answerable f oi them . The principle hud down by our correspondent is a good one ; but his machinery would not be . found practicable . To teB the working classes to lay down a week ' s wages in advance for any thing is an absurdity . Onz correspondent must " try again . " Jobs Caxet . —If onr correspondent , hi reading the renew of the " People ' s History of Ireland , " had but read attentively , be would have seen that the

      publisher of the work , -was " Strange , Paternoster Bow , London . " It may be had through Cleave , Shoe-lane , Fleet-street ; or any oi the London pub-Hsnera . A Glasgow Cobkxsposbkjt wishes to know whether the BeT . Wm . Lin wood , of Mansfield , is a Roman Catholic We believe not . Mr . L . is a minister of the Unitarian persuasion . J . Losd is mistaken . The letters in the Morning Chronicle were wrote by a Mr . Trevelyn , who certainly never wrote in the Poor Moris Guardian . "PhUalethes" means simply a lover- of troth ; a signature that has been repeatedly assumed by annonymous writers . Stabs io Ikblaxd . —Mr . leach , of Hyde , writes as follows : —

      To the Chabtisis op Ebglakd . —Friends and Brothers , since I joined your ranks , op to the present time , I have admired your willingness to assist my countrymen to procure every information concerning the principles embodied in the People ' s Charter . : I therefore claim the indulgence of calling your most serious attention to my request to send me as many copies tA tbe Star m » poiiible , that 3 may fee able to supply my numerous correspondents with the whole seme food of democratic reading . The age of reason is eow beginning to make Its appearance in these Jongbenighted kingdoms—tie pi ^ v clouds of ignoranfit are last disappearing .

      With these prospects , I hope that every sincere Chartist will exert himself to bring about a onion of the oppressed people of England and Ireland . This can only be done through the medium of the press . Amongst the mountains of Mayo and Boscommon are to be found the faithful Advocates of the Charter . Their hands require strengthening : they lack the means to make known their principles . Gladly would they act as missionaries in onr cause , if only armed with those means of enlightenment which that bright luminarythe Horthem Star , can best afford . I trust that my appeal oa theit behalf win t > e responded to , by sending me Stars of tbe latest dales ; for , as may be supposed , tlie old papers are not read ¦ with the same attention as the new . AH papers entrusted to my care «> ^ be faithfully forwarded . I am , a Chartist and Bepealer , J . 51 . Leach . ITa , £ 2 , Charles-street , HydB , Onshore .

      A Femaxb Abebdosxjas is no doubt a very good patriot- We regret we cannot > w&rd her the same . merit as a poet . Oub Glasgow Cobbesposbext writes : — *» Ihe vidt of Messrs . i > ancombe and O'Connor has rendered incalculable service to the people ' s eanse in this satj . The scattered forces of CbartiEm are already beginning to rally . Mz . Dnneombe ' s noble appeal to the people to stick to the Charter , even to the name , and also his appeal to the Complete Suffragists , that if they were in esmest in tbe advocacy of the principles to adopt also Ike name , has SciBbeo" the shams ; and what is of the hat importaEce , Mr . O'Connor ' s speech has gone far to remove from the minds of his countrymen { a considerable number of whom were present ) whatever prejudice or jealousy they may have entertained towards the Chartists . Thosa wretched creatures

      who are ready to write anything for pelf , appear stung at the prospect of O'Connor and his ceontiyinen coming to a friendly understanding . Consequently every thin which abuse , misrepresentation , and falsehood could e&cthas keen resorted to , and that even in some quarters from whence better things might have been expected . Passing over some of these I -would direct special attention to the following passages in the report of the Glasgow Posf—• Mr . Feargus O Connor next rose amidst loud cheers , intermingled with hisses , and proposed the sentiment of Frest , Williams and Jones , and other Chartist prisoners . ' Again speaking of the senfiment * O'Connor , ' he ( the reporter ) ssys , ' Mr . Feargos O'Connor , amidst cheers and hisses , again rose to respond to the sentiment just proposed . *

      Now it is possible that a solitary hiss » ay have been raised in that quarter , ^ sh--re this lover of troth and his complete friends were seated ; but if he means to assert that , on Mr . O'Conner-riBing to respond to either-of the sentiments above -referred to , thai there was anything like a feeling of disapprobation exhibited amongst the audience , always Excepting what may have been done in a subdued tone amon § a certain contesrie ) , then I tell him that he states what he knows to ie an ¦ untruth . 1 corsidfci this acqaalified contradiction due , not only to Mr . O'Connor , hut ia particular to the people of Glasgow , who are hera grossly misrepresented . In his concluding sentence , lie ssys , * He

      iMr . OC ) abused Cobden and Bright . * Now , whit O'Connor said of Ccbden were hard facts and not general abuse . He said that Cobden and the Whigs endeavoured to secure the sympathy of his ( Mr . O'G . ) countrymen . Yet , Bichard Cobdtn , in a pamphlet which he published a few years ago , could thick God that he had not been born a Catholic , and ascribed all Hie misery ana immorality of the English people to ttieir mixing with the Irish , who were a low , dirty , lousy set , &c &c It did not rait the purpose of this 'Practical Bepealer' to give to his readers what O'Connor reaBy . siid of Cobden , notwithstanding the Poti being the organ of the Bepealers in Glasgow . "

      We have given the above , see Eg that our Chwyow friends complain that they are not always fnlly represented in our columns . But really tpb thinfe era exo&Hent correspondent has expended uncalled for labour in hie strictures upon the wooden-headed Glasgow FesL As to its lyicg , why falsehood is its vocation . So ntterly void of anything like talent is the miserable abortion , thai its prostituted editor could Bert earn salt to his porridge . We question even if he could earn the porridge itself , unless , by calumny , he precured the patronage of these who who would lead the too-oflen misled people , by csjolery asd lies . Our wonder Is , that in * edncated " Scotland he can find readers at alL For ourselves we can say , thst having once read him , we should be sorry to do so again , even though we could have his

      rag gratis . - The Glasgow Pottkrt . —T j > the Editor of Hit 2 ? orthers Star . —ST& , —In your journal of Saturday , the 21 st ult , there is an article which you . introduce \ thus : — " An enemy to Whig and Tory tyranny Bends ; ¦ us the following , and in which the writer proceeds to > state , fiiat the employers at the Glasgow Pottery ] had given nofice to the effect that all who "were known to be Chartists , or readers of that " perni- ( cious journal , " the Horihem Star , would be tamed , off from their employment , &a , -it j If the writer of the article in question , instead of the character nnder "which he has anonymously written , ' hsd mtscribed himself An Enemy to Truth , he conld ' not -have more successfully earned a claim to that : tiSe ; for the fact is , that neither the employers nor i

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      manager have ever , by word or act , directly or in * directly , interfered with our religious or political sentiments . We were never forbidden to read the Northern Star , ox any other publication whatever ; and we hereby request that you will afford a place hi your journal to this out unqualified denial to the statements of your correspondent . We are , Sir , your obedient servants , James Mabti . v , President ROBI . MttBUWt . wk . ma 11 i . akd . John Bbinklet . John Pabkb . P . S . —Tbe whole of the Glasgow Pottery workmen , sixty-four in number , signed the document of which

      this is a copy . There are five of our number regular subscribers to the Stew , and have been so for more than twelve months . The above would have been given l « fc week but for want of room . It is necessary to add ( as stated is our "Notices" lait week ) , that we have received a second communication from " An Enemy to Whig and Tory tyranny , " in which be insists upon the truth of his former statements ; says that the above meeting was got op by order of the employers ; and that the men signed the document because had they refused they knew that they would have been tuned

      from their employment He adds , that when Mr . O'Connor visited Glasgow after his liberation from York Castle , two men , named Patrick Downe and John Hingal , were discharged from tfeeir employment for attending Mr . O'Connor ' s meeting without leave of absence ; that they were turned away without notice , and the wages due to them have never been paid up to this time . Of course we cannot vouch for the trnth of these statements ; and we may add that nothing further from the pen of " An Enemy , " < kc will be noticed by us , unless he complies with our request of last week , and forwards some corroboiation of his charges .

      The Spitalfields' Weavers And Tbe Northern Star.

      THE SPITALFIELDS' WEAVERS AND TBE NORTHERN STAR .

      TO THE ED 1 TOB OP THE H 0 BTHERM STAB . Sib , —I have to inform you that , at a General Meeting of the broad silk hand-loom weavers of Spitalfields , held at the British Schools , Abbey-street , Bethnal Green Road , London , on the 7 th instant , it was unanimously resolved : — " That the thanks of this meeting are due , and are hereby given , te the Editor of the Northern Star , for his advocacy of the rights of industry , and for his kindness in giving publicity to the proceedings cf the broad silk hand-loom weavers of Spitalfielda . " I am , Sir , Yours , very respectfully , W . E . Bubboughs , Secretary . 13 , Charlotte-street , Hopetown , Bethnal Green , November 10 th , 1843 .

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      TO THE CHARTISTS OF GRSAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND . Fello-w-COUKTBTMEU , —The National Victim Committee feel desirous of having an understanding with you , our brethren , in each locality , respecting the manner in which localities are acting towards tbe victims . We , your committee have been called into existence for national purposes , and we de expect that all cases mlly demanding aid , may be transmitted to to us as speedDy as possible . We are desirous that all who are victims should be dealt with justly , none having occasion to complain . Some localities are sending subscriptions , and raising subscriptions for individuals and neglecting the general food . This we object to .

      iiet us mS , would it sot be fa ? better to uy all eases before us for examination , and permit us to the best of our judgment to allow thst support which is needed , and every locality that has not sent anything to tbe General Fund to immediately do so ? We , the National Victim Committee , sow emphatically call upon all Chartists , individually and collec tively , to come to the help of those who are suffering for their advocacy of Chartist principles . Hoping that this short address will have that atten tidn paid to it by the Council of each locality which it demands .

      We remain , fellow-lsbeurers , oa behalf of the Victims , John Hodson , Robert Booth , Thomas Roberts , William Grocott , George Marsden , Sub- James Holden , Chaix-Tre&surer . m ^ n . Edward Clark , Secretary . 37 , Henry-street , Oldham-road , Manchester . All letters must be pre-paid .

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      TO THE CHARTISTS OF NOTTINGHAM AND SOUTH DERBY . Bbotheb Democrats , —On Monday , Nov . 5 th , I delivered a general discourse to the good lads of Arnold , in a room belonging to one of the friends who kindiy consented to fit it up , for the occasion . There was not a numerous attendance ; but those present were old veterans , whose hearts are wedded to the principles of Literty . Poor Rates . —While in tbe above village , I was credibly informed that attempts were being made by of certain characters holding power in Arnold , to f orce , if possible , many of the peor inhabitants to pay poor rates , and instructions had been given to the rate collector not to fail in calling upon them , and

      demanding the rates . Now , it is a fact worthy of notice , that these people have not called upon for twenty years before to pay them , and for a very sufficient reason , namely , that tbe landlord of the houses where these people reside made arrangements with the proper authorities to pay them himself ; and of course he took good care to add what he paid in rates to tbe rents ; consequently there could be no just claim upon the tenants to pay one fraction . But I am ako informed that the objects which the parties have in view in trying to force the people to pay rates directly , are , first , that , at the next election for guardian , committee , overseers and rate collector , those people shall have votes which they had not before . 2 . That these peor fellows , being in a dependent position ,

      being at the mercy of their task-masters , they will , on that account , be obliged to vote for whoever their nusters think proper ; for if they don't they will run the risk of losing their employment , er at all events , to be taken every advantage of ; such as to be kept waiting for work two or three days a week , aud made to pay as much frame rent as if they had full work ; and in the ev < . nt of their complaining of being short of work , the msst ^ rs will ray , if you don'S like it you can go £ nd seek for full employment somewhere else , we don't - wast to pt . vent you ; or when tbe work is brought ir-te tie -warehouse , the master finds fault with it , nhfethtr there be any or not , and then bate ; at the isiBfr time saying , " It you are di ' MatUfled yon can leave % "

      Acain , the middle classes of Arnold are " very highly offended with the working people , in consequence of their patting in a Chartist for rate collector this year , end also for their putting in a few of their principles to act as a Committee . These working men and Chartists are a very great annoyance to the garfUmen , when they meet to transact tbe local business . Yes ! yes . ' these Chartists are toe inquisitive at the meetings , and they [ the middle gentry ) don't like it ; and what gr ieves the fellows more is , that most of the Chartists of Arnold are independent of them , and act as if they were men having rights . This is the eye-sore ; and therefore they wish to give votes to a portion of the poorer people , whom they have something approaching to absolute power over .

      2 > Iy friends , the collector called upon a poor old man for rates , whe had sot a halfpenny to buy bread with , and who does not average above Is . 9 % 4 i a week , after paying all expenses , as the following table will prove , ¦ which I had from biauelf : — s . d . For making eight pair of stockings 4 0 Frame rent I 3 Candles 0 4 ^ Needles .. 0 1 Seaming , 0 6 Total expenses for tbe week 2 2 i TUi lcjiTiE ? him , as I have above stated , Is . S ^ d . for his week's laDcur ; and yet thiB poor old man was applied to for rates . I am sure the above ; needs no more commtnt from me ; it Bnmcientiy explains itself .

      On Tuesday night , I lectured in New Radford , upon the Land and the O .-gan-zation . Tfee friends made every arrangement to have a good ascetic * , and had succeeded in getting { the use of a Methodist Chapel for the eceasion . About eight o ' clock , a youag man , ¦ whofce nasse I now forget , trss tLnanimcosly elected efe&irman , and opened the business by stating the object lui which the meeting Wias called ; and , further , that if any person er persons wiihtd to ask any question of the lecturer , connected -with the subject he intended to speak upon , he promised them upon hia part a fair and impartial heariEg . I spoke an houi and a half , in the course ef which I endeavoured to show Jbe importance of the subject , aad the necessity of tbe working people uniting together for the purpose of getting upon tbe land—their natural inheritance and natural element- At Che conclusion of my lecture , the

      following resolutions were carried , without a dissentient- " That it is the opinion of this meeting that the principles of tbe People ' s Charter should form the basis of the British constitution ; and we , therefore , pledge ourselves to agitate for the same , and abide by the rules of the new Plan of Organisation , passed at the late Birmingham Conference . " 2 nd . "Thattkreeperspnsbe appointed a * a committee to apply to the trustees of this chapel for the weekly use of it , to hold meetings for ChartiBt purposes . * ' The meeting then broke up . On Thursday night , I delivered a lecture in the New Inn , Carrington , "Mr . lay hi the chair . My subject was , " what laws should be made , when tee people had acquired their political rights , in order to benefit themseizes sn 2 ensure just and equitable protection to their labour , which is the oDly real property in any country , but which unfortunately has not been protected by class law | makers , eiillEX in England ciin any other country . "

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      I had not a numerous audience , but they were of the right sort , having the principles of liberty at heart and doing all that lay In their power to promulgate them in Carrington and the surrounding neighbourhood . After the meeting I had the pleasure of enjoying a hearty and excellent supper at the house of that sterling democrat , Mr . Mobs , surrounded by a few more of the good friends who did me the honour of testifying their sincere regard and attachment for what they were pleased to term my services in tbe cause of the people . Brother Democrats , —My labours are now terminated amongst you ; therefore I take this opportunity to return you my sincere and heartfelt thanks for the many acts of kindness , friendship , and genuine hospitality I have experienced at your hends . I shall ever remember you with feeliDgs of pure affection and I also hope of gratitude .

      In conclusion , let ' me implore you to stand fast by the standard of truth and justice . Be united together in one holy bond of brotherhood , and battle—morally battle— against the common foe . Recollect the old adage , " Union is strength ; " let it be your motto , and depend upon it you will eventually triumph over your enemies . You know it fans been my sincere desire , while in your district , to unite the people , and if possible te prevent any thing thst might have a tendency to create disunion amongst professing Chartists . I think I may also' add , without being guilty of flattery , that the generality of you were as anxicua as I was to create a friendly feeling even with those who did not coincide with our views upon certain point * But while I state this fact , I still deem it necessary to give you my advice to continue , and if possible exceed , anything you have heretofore done to advance Chartism . Good advice cannot be too often given , especially from a friend who iB wishful to see yen at the top of our movement ;

      Farewell , -and may yon enjoy every blessing which make * life wortb . preserving , And believe me , as ever , Your fellovr-worker in the vineyard of Chartism , Christopher Doyle . 3 , Prince-street , Every-street , Manchester , November , 12 th .

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      IiONDON . —United Boot and Shoemakers . Cannon Coffee Hovse , Old Stbeet . —The above body met on Sunday evening , the 12 th task , when , having transacted their local business , they proceeded to discuss the question— "Are the people possessed of sufficient information to exercise the elective franchise beneficially for themselves ? " After an interesting discussion , the question was . adjourned to Sunday evening , the 19 th inst Chair taken at seven o'clock . BRISTOL . —Mr ^ P . Bolwell , of Bath , delivered an instructive lecture , on Sunday , the 12 th inst , in the Democratic Chapel , Bever Lane , to an attentive audience .

      SOWBRBT . —The Chartists of the Helm locality , Sowerby , met in their room , on Sunday , the 12 th ins't , for the purpose of selecting a Council , when seven persons were nominated . The members will meet in their room every Sunday morning , at ten o ' clock , when the Star and other publicatiens will be read . There will also be discussions in the above rooms every Sunday . T . S . DUK COMBE , ESQ ., M . P . —The Chartists of Finsbury are most earnestly requested to meet at the Red Lion Tavern , Rosamond-street , Clerkenwell , on Wednesday evening , Nov . 22 nd , at eight o'clock , to take into consideration the propriety of getting up . a public dinner of the electors and non-electors of Finsbury , in honour of Thomas S . Duncorabe , Esq ., M . P . for the borough . Lecture . '—Mr . Mantz delivered an interesting lecture on the Speech of Robert Etnmett , to a numerous and enthusiastic meeting , at the City of London Institute , on Sunday evening last

      A PUBLIC Heeti . ng was held at the Rock , Xisson Grove , on Monday evening last . In favour of the People ' s Charter and the New Organization . The Urge room was densely crowded . Mr . Clark was called to the chair . Messrs . Large , Law , M'Grath , Clark , and others addressed the meeting . Resolutions in favour of the Charter and the New Organization were unanimously passed . A large number of new members were enrolled . A vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman , and tbe meeting dissolved . Mb . M'Gbath delivered a most eloquent lecture to a crowded audience at tbe Hall , Mile End Road , on Sunday evening last A vote of thanks was passed to tne lecturer . Several new members were enrolled .

      NEWCASTLE . —The Chartists of Newcastle and Gateshead held their weekly meeting in the Chartist Hall , Goat Inn , Cloth Market ,, on Monday evening , when tbe usual local business was transacted , which we have not given , because of no interest to the public generally . SETWOOD . —Two lectures were delivered here on Sunday last by Mr . E . P . Mead , of Birmingham . Tbe lectures were listened to with marked attention , and gave great satisfaction . On Monday evening Mr .

      Mead delivered the ant of three lectures which he Is to deliver here this wetk—subject , " The Rights of Man . " The audience was numerous . We are happy to say that Hey wood bids fair to take that stand among the association of Sonth Lancashire that she held previous to the unfortunate turnout in 1842 . We have established a Sunday Bchool for adults , and have opened tbe room for public discussion . The subject for Monday evening next , is : " Are intoxicating drinks injurious or beBificial to the physical constitution efman ? " Free admission .

      SHEFFIELD . —Fio-iree-Lank . —On Sunday evening Mr . West delivered an interesting lecture in the above room , on ' ¦ The necessity of an enlightened public opinion in favour of tbe People ' s Charter . " At the conclusion an interesting debate toek place between Mr . West and Mr . Williamson , on the policy of excluding females from the Suffrage . Mr . Williamson ^ contending for the abstract right of females to the Suffrage , and Mr . West justifying tbe omission in tbe * Charter document * Tbe meeting was a numerous one , and at the conclusion many new members were enrolled . On Monday evening a public discussion took place off the question—•• Will an immediate repeal of the Cora * Laws be of any -benefit to tbe people ? " Mr . Smith , in the chair . Mr . Briggs opened the debate ,

      contending that an immediate Repeal would be of benefit by reducing the Rental of land , which as many of the estates of the aristocracy were mortgaged would ruin the aristocracy and ultimately benefit the people . Mr . Evinson replied denying that any material benefit would follow Repeal . He entered into many tabular statements of the land and its capabilities to produce food enough for the people , and exposed the real designs of the Leaguers . Mr . Hancock , a Corn Law R-pealer , stoutly contended for the benefits that would flow from " Ftse Trade , cheap bread , high wages , and plenty to da" He used many ingenious arguments , and was listened to with great attention . Mr . Royston replied in a forcible speech of great length . Several other gentlemen were anxious to deliver their sentiments , and on the motion of Mr . West the discussion was

      adjonrned until next Monday evening . . BATH—Delegate Meeting—The meeting of delegates from the Wtet of England , as announced in the Star , took place on Sunday afternoon , tbe 12 tb < inst Mr . Furse was appointed chairman and Mr . Chappell secretary . After a few remarks from the ch- < ir , the secretary read letters from Tavisteck , Trowbridge , and YeoviL The one from Trowbridge lamented not being able to send a representative at the present , but hoped to have one at the next meeting ; and the communication from the latter place spoke of the materials of iho cause , which were now lying useless in the surrounding villages , owing to the want of some person to fan

      tbe smouldering embers into flime . After some conversation among the delegates present , the following resolutions were carried unanimously— " Tbafc the Bystern of exchanging lecturers as adopted at the late delegate meeting , be suspended during Mr . Clark's , member of the Executive , tour in the West of England . "" That any locality in the West of Eagland , desiring a lecturer , may , on application to the secretaries of the Associations in Bath or Bristol , have a person supplied them by paying his expences . Direct to Mr . T . Bolwell , 5 . Galloway-bulldicgs , Bath ; or Mr . Evans , care of Mr . Simeon , newsvender , Temple-street , Bristol . " A vote of thanks was then given to the chairman , and the meeting separated .

      Lectube—Mr . Simeon of Bristol , who , unfortunately missing the train , was not present at the delegate meeting , lectured at the room of the Association in the evening . > Ir . C . Bolwell in the chair . The subject of his address was , " the present state and prospects of the people ' s cause , " which was delivered in an able and lucid manner , and evidenced good sense and right feeling throughout At the conclusion he strongly recommended the purusal of Mr . Geo . Wkite's pamphlet lately published . Some excellent remarks were made by tbe chairman , and a vote of thanks L > eing given t * the lecturer the meeting separated .

      BRISTOL . — " United Chartists . —Mr . Jacobs delivered a leetme in tae society room . Cannon-street , on Monday evening , the 13 lh iost , commencing at « lght o ' cIock , on Free Trade a « d the effects it would produce on the trades and operatives generally . At the eloso of the lecture , -which lastc-d till ten o ' clock , it was unanimously agreed , that Mr . J , should resume the subject next Monday , 20 th inst , at eight o clock , at the eaiue plaea , when all classes are requested to attend . D : scussion is courted . ' SALPORD . —The Chartists of Salford met in their room , Great George-street , to hear a lecture from Mr . Dixon , but in consequence of that gentleman being nnable to attend , Mr . Donnovan delivered an address , for upwards of an hour and a half , which gave evety satisfaction . The Chartists of Salford are particularly informed that the above room is open every Sunday evening , at six o ' clock , for lectures .

      BLAYDON . —Mr . Dickinson delivered a lecture on Tuesday , the 7 th instant He gave general satisfaction . WISI . AT 0 N . —Mr . Dickinson lectured here on Saturday , the 11 th inst on the law of Primogeniture . His lecture was attentively listened to . OM ) EAM . —0 a Sunday and Monday last , Mr . David Ross delivered two lectures In the Chartist Room , Greave ' s-street Both lectures were very animating , and the auditory listened with great attention . At the conclusion , a vote of thanks was unanimously parsed to the lecturer . A number of individuals came forward to enrol , and took out their cards .

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      the Saturday evening to an amount tbst did infinite credit to them , i Within the space of thieo bonrs £ 40 were placed it the disposal of the Committee to distribute among the men on strike ; and each man was provided wHh a very liberal sum . Up to the passing of the Corporation Reform Bill the Srm of the Messrs . Biggs were looked upon as the great pillar that upheld the wages of the working men : they , in fact , were worshipped and idolized by the great mass of the working classes as the protectors of their families ; but no sooner were municipal honours placed at their command , than a change came o ' er the scene . This struggle of the Leicester Glove-Hand . s ought to be an example to all Englishmen . There were a thousand individuals knit together as one man determined to

      conquer by moral means or die in the contest . The strong arm of the law was stretched forth—men were dragged to the dungeon , placed upon the treadmill , their hair cut by the prison barber , locked up in cold damp cells at night for sixteen hours , compelled to live on prison fare , and subjected to the insults and scoffs of rascally turnkeys . Bui the men were inflexible ; they were already driven to the starvation point ; "they may take us" was the cry of th <> men . Indeed they almost fonght which should be taken first . " We will ; choke them , " said they , ' as the herrings choke the whale , " and they did choke them . They kept the peace ; thete were no " riots " nor " tumults ; " all was peace arid good order on behalf of the turn-outs ; and by such means tlie base machinations of bur local rulers were frustrated and

      of no avail . Their old friends , the shopkeepers , are disgusted at the course adopted by Biggs , and Co . Votes of thanks have been parsed to the middle and working classes , ] who hare supported the men on strike , and all remain as firm as the day they ceased work , in the firm determination of maintaining their prices . ; SHEFFIELD .- Triumph op the Type-Founders . —It gives us extreme pleasare to have to state that that ill-used body of men , the Type-Founders , after a struggle unparalleled in the history of their trade , have succeeded in . defeating the tyrannical attempt of their masters to reduce the r wages . They commenced work on Monday morning , at the old scale of prices ; and no doubt the contest will teach a wholesome lesson to the employers . The table-blade ! forgers likewise commenced work on Monday , on the masters' terms . It ia expected that there will be more turn-outs next week .

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      Repeal . —At Cologne a subscription has been-opened in aid of tbe IrisbJRapealers . Firk . —The dome of tbe fine hospital of Bourg has been destroyed by ) fire . Fatal Accident . —Michael Hegarty , servant to John Lysaght , E q , of Ballyvorda , county Clare , wes killed on Saturday by a runaway horse . Death By Bpbning . —Two young children were burned to death at Quin , and Ennistymon , on Saturday last , by their dress catching fire . " Don ' t She wish She mat get it ?'"—It is said that Queen Christina demands her arrears of salary ns Regent , amounting to little less than a millien sterling . Lordly Locust . —About a month ago the Eirl of Scarborough made a heavy reduction in the weekly wages of bis labourers . We are sorry for it

      Robbery . —Tuesday night , the house of John Ryan , a respectable farmer , at Kilinihili , Kilrush , was entered by a band of robbers in his absence at the Quarter Sessions Court , and robbed of £ 350 , in cash , back , and promissory notes . { Father Mathew . —The Rev . Mr . Mathew leaves Cerk in a few days for Preston , Lancashire , to pursue his heali g mission . Committed fos . Trial . —A woman nam « d Peggy Tracy has , on her own confession , been fully committed by Sir William iiynar , for throwing a stone at another female named Margaret Tracy which caused her death , at Fancraft . The women , though namesakes , were not relations . [ The late Duel . —It is the intention of Lieutenant Munro to surrender and take his trial forthwith ; and that Mr . Thesigerjis retained for his defence . —Brighton Gazette . \

      Results of S "Protection" in America — Everything in this country now developes an active aud a rising prosperity . Aa for the city of New York , 1 do not believe lit was ever so prosperous as at the present time ; and the general prosperity seems founded on a better basis than before the crash of 1837 . — ' Correspondent of the Morning Chronicle . Failure op } the Wokkhouse Si stem . —The Sheriff ' s bailiffs have been commissioned to levy an execution on the i property in tbe workhouse of Tuam , at the suit of the contractors . A collector has been appointed to collect the rate struck twelve months since , to enable tbe Guardians to pay off the liabilities , and when effected , it is tbeir determination to shut up the house , and strike no farther rate .

      Representation of Kilkenny . —The Marquis of Ormonde does' not intend to oppose tbe return of Mr , P . S . Butler . In fact , no opposition from any quarter will be given , ts every person at all acquainted with tbe constituency of the county must be aware that it would be ! a hopeless attempt . There will , therefore , be " a walk over" for the county . —Kilkenny Journal . \ A Persian Description of Madame Vestris . —She is described ns " cypress-waisted , rose-cheeked .

      fragrant as amber , and sweet as sugar , a stealer of hearts , who unites the magic of talismans with loveliness transcending that of the peris ! When she bant the soft arch of her eyebrows , ehe pierced the heart through and throdgh with the arrows of her eyelashes ; a ? . d when sho smiled , the heart of the mosi rigid ascetic was intoxicated !! She was gorgeously arrayed , and covered ail over with jewels—and tbes tout-ensemble of her appearance was such as would have riveted the gazs of tbe inhabitants of the spheres—what then , more can a mere mortal say ?—Blackxoood s itagaz ' ne .

      Ancient Romam Newspaper , —The Roman * bad a publication -which nearly approached to a rnoaein newspaper ; it was called Ada Diurna , or daily occurrences , resembling ; tbe present accounts of births , deatfis , mariageB , &c An extract from one of these may be aeen in Pclronius . | The debate ef the Senate were , also published at tbe same period , under the came of Pi < &-lica Ada . The next paper of this kind appeared ' at Venice , aud was called Gazetld , ftun the name of the piece of money for which it was sold , and was distributed in manuscript , long after the invention of print , in * . Of these thirty volumes were collected by that hellito librarian , Magliabechi and are still preserved in the library be left ]

      Effects of Drunkenness . —On Sunday a woman , named Alicia Lyons , in the service of a gentleman residing at Warren ' s jPlace , Cork , was nearly burned to death in consequence of drunkenness . It appears that the family being absent from borne , the unfortunate woman went out : and returned at a late hour quite drank . Lsfcting herself In by a latch key she repaired to the kitchen where her clothes took fire—subsequently she was found in the yard of tbe premkes , stretched on the ; ground—she now liea at the South Infirmary , without any hopes of recovery .

      Suspicious Death . —The wife of a farmer , named Maione , near Ardnaerueha , was found dead in her bed on Monday morning week , with marks of violence on her person . She ^ as a stout comely young woman , but addicted to intemperance , and had been in Limerick the evening before * where she indulged her propensity to some excess . Her friends have called for an inquest in the apprehension that her husband had ill-used her . Shocking Affair—On Sunday night last , ajnan named Thomas Fjnz ^ ibbon , from near Barrington ' s Bridge , Limerick , y-as attacked by a party cf men , anrt was severely beaten , receiving also a fracture of his skull . He is now in the County Infirmary , and serious apprehensions are entertained as to the result .

      Mysterious and Mocrnfcl Djscoveey . —Some parties in a boat on leaving the harbour of St . Mary ' s , Newfoundland , a short time since , fell ia with a large red chest , towards which they directed the boat's course , and succeeded in picking it up . On being opened , it was found to contain the corpse of a youeg aud beautiful woman clothed in a rich s : ! k dress , and having three solid gold rings upon her fingers ; and this was all that could be learned concerning her . It was most likely , however , that the jfair young creature had died at sea , and her body committed to the deep , which thus yielded itap again . The chest containing the body , just as it lay when first opened , was consigned to the grave , with the usual Christian ! rites , in St Mary ' s .

      It in NOT generally known that Mr . Cobden , M . P . received his education at an academy at Bowes , for the " board , clothing , and tuition" of young gentlemen , kept by the late Mr . Clarkson , where he gave promise of considerable talent . The Bowes schools have since been immortalized in th ' e faithful and graphic narrative of ¦ ' Nicholas Nictleby" from the p ^ n of Mr . Dickens . [ A fit school for a grasping milloctat !] Important if ( True . —In Ministerial circles in London it is gene * a ?! y stated that Sir R-.-bert Peel has determined to propose , next Session , a Bute Provision for tlie Roman CiKiolic Clergy in Ireland . According to ono account , lands are to be purchased and allotted

      as glebes , to be held fey the Ciergy on certain Gouditions . Another version is , that grants are to re distributed , somewhat iu the shape of Regium Donum . Will the Clergy consent to be the stipendiaries of the State ? Mckder . —Oa Tuesday , Mr . Martin , Coroner , held an inquest at Tomgreany , cou&ty Clare , on the body of a female infant , found dead in a potato garden . On the day previous a labouring man heard cries in the same direction , but on making a search could find nothing . On the body being } discovered it was ascertained to be the child of Honors © onnors , by its dress , aa wul as by a string tied round its neck . A verdict of Wilful Murder was returned against the unfortunate mother , and she was committed te abide her trial at the ensuing

      . I A Former World . —Some curioua remains of . the footsteps of reptiles and unknown animals have repeatedly been brought to light in the excavations of the sandstone in Storton Quarry , Cheshire . They are literally casts from the impressions made by the reptiles in the soft clay over which they walked . Two remarkable fine specimens of these interesting ramalns ot a former world may be s « en in the possession of Mr . Deck , of King ' s Parade , whose visit to the quarry this summer in search of them i was moist successfuL They are , we understand , purchased to add to the already beautiful collection of geoJdgy belonging to the University of Cambridge . !

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      THE IRISH STATE TRIALS . — It is Baid that M At wood and several of the leading Refomets of Ejig land will be summoned to Dublin on behalf of Messrs 0 Connell , && , to deposa to Sir James Graham ' s connection with the monster meeting at Birmingham in 1831 . More Poor I aw ATROcrTiESr-We hare lately had occasion to notice the excessive cruelties practised in Clerkenwell workhouse , upon two paupers named Duff and French , the former of whom was placed , afl a punishment , in a ward infested with rate , and the latter in a stone cell under the staircase , without even a choir to sit upon , or a straw pallet whereon to recline . We have now to call attention to another case , which strengthens in a tenfold degree , the ObBetvatiwna

      we have from Urns to time made respecting the biutal wording of the Poor Law Amendment Act . At Lambeth-strtet police-court on Thursday last , a decentlooking woman , named Clayton , applied to Mr . Norton for a warrant against the gate-keeper of Whitechapel ¦ w oTkaouse for assaulting her , and also tearing her cloak . The applicant stated that . her father had been a rate-pwyer of Whitechapel parish for many years , and her sister , owLde ; to her indiscretion , had applied to the relieving-officer of Whitechapel , and was admitted into the parish workhouse to be confined there . Knowing that she mast be very near her confinement , and feeling that she would require more comforts duxing her illness than was allowed by the Poor Law regulations , the applicant bud made application about

      noon oa the day before to see her siater , and had taken a little tea and sugar to leave with her . On stating to the man at the gate that she wished to see her sister , he took down both her own name and that of her sister , and then told her that she could not be admitted , as her sister was net actually UL He then commenced . jeering 'her in the most unfeeling marine * , asked he * if she ( lid not wish to see her sister , and if sho did not wish to have the tea and sugar delivered to her ? She told him civilly fcho did , and requested he would allow her to see the master of the house , expecting to find from him very different treatment The gatekeeper then replied , that he was the same as the master , and again began to jeer her . The applicant then made an effort to get into the Hall ,

      expecting te see tke master , upon which the gatekeeper caught hold of her , and handled her very roughly . At this time tbe master of the workhouse came up , and asked what was the matter , and , upen her endeavouring to ex . l-in the matter to him , he called out that she must i-e iff . The gatekeeper upon this renewed bis violence , dragged her down the steps she had just ascended fur tho purpose of entering the Hall , and in doing so , had torn her cloak In three or four plaees . Mr . Norton , upon hearing her statement , saut an officer to the woifc bouse to desire the attendance of Edmonds , the gate porter , before him . Edmonds soon after attended , a . id the complainant repeated her statement In his presi nee . In reply , he said , that by tbe regulations of tbe bouse he was not justified in

      admitting any peisons to st « theirreiatioca there , unless they were actually ill Mr . Norton obsorved , he should consider a person so near her confinement as the compJuinant described her ehtee to be as actually Uh He thought the conduct of tho gatekeeper was highly Improper , and desired that the complainant should go before tbe Board of Guardians , on Tuesday evening next , to complain of it Tbe worthy Magistrate , addressing Mr . Wallace , the deputy-chairman of the Board ef Guardians , who happened to be present , expressed a hope that in the interim tbe complainant would bo admitted to see her sister . Mr . Wallace replied , that she should see her then , if she proceeded to the workhouse , particularly if she was ill . The complainant left the Court , for purpose of seeing her sister *

      bnt returned in a short time , and addressing Mr . Norton , said , that Edmonds bad , notwithstanding what had passed , refused to allow her to see her sister . Mr . Norton expressed some astonishment at the refusal , and directed Cook , the jailer , to accompany the applicant to Mr . Wallace , and inform him of whathad happened , Some time after tbe applicant a third time presented herself before Mr . Norton to thank him for his kind interference . She then stated that she had been allowed to Bee her sister , who was actually ill , having two blisters behind her ears ; but ehe was not allowed to speak a single word to her except in the presence of the master of the workhouse , and she was not allowed to leave some tea and sugar which she had taken in for her sister's use behind her . Let us ask , ia there no

      Matron of this establishment ? Is there no female to attend the lying-in ward , for the purpose of administering to the wants of the unfortunate creatures confined within its walls ? It is invariably the practice in one prisons , when relatives or friends are permitted an interview , for the turnkey or some officer to attend and listen to the conversation that may take place between them : but we never knew till now that persons visiting their relatives in our workhouses , are not allowed to speak to them unless in the presence of a third party ! Is tbe internal management so infamous that the Foot Law Commissioners dread , lest their own orders may disgust the country at large , and bring down dismissal upon their heads ? Ate they ashamed of their own rules * and take this method , to prevent their promulgation ? We

      cannot conceive any thing more indecent than for a man to find his way into a lying-in ward , to lister , to a friendly conversation between two sisters . Such con * duct reminds us of the Master of the Sevenonks Union , who was partial to visiting pregnant women , and the rooms where the young girls slept ,, and who was never so well pleased as when he was whipping the naked backs of females who were advancing towards puberty . If visitors to patients in the lying-in ward . ef the Whitechapel Union are not to be allowed to speak , unless in the hearing of a third person , in God's name , let that person be a woman . Except the surgeon , no man ought to be allowed to enter the door of the ward ; and we need not repeat an opinion , we have just

      now expressed , that tbe master acted with extreme indelicacy in thrusting hia nose into a place where his presence was not at all required . We are certain the Guardians , if they possess the feelings of men , will remove the restriction that prevents one relative communicating with another npon matters perhaps of family interest , without the presence of a spy ; and that they will censure the master for taking upon himself tbe unties of the matron . The Magistrate , it seems , in hia anxiety to obtain an interview for the applicant , forgot to punish the porter for his rascally conduct . Let us bope that he may be deprived of tbe situation he holds , and someotbor more worthy individual appointed in his alead . —Weekly Dismlch .

      The Due de Bordeaux . —Hie Royal Highness went on the 7 th to Chatsworth , the seat of the Duke of Devonshire . On the 8 oh he visitsd Trentharo On Friday ho goes to Manchester , and proposes to return to Alton Towera , on Saturday . On the 13 th his iloyal Highness will set off for Alnwick Castle , on a visit to the Duke of Northumberland , who , it will be remembered , appeared at the coronation of Charles X , the young Prince ' s grandfather , as the ambassador extraordinary of Great Britain . On the 25 th the Duke contemplates bis departure for London . —Morning Chronicle * Saturday ,

      Incendiarism .: —About one o clock on Sunday morning last a wheat hovel , situate near the town of March , in the Isle of Ely , was discovered to be on fire , and although assistance was prompt , yet tha whole was consumed , and there was great difficulty in saving two adjoining stacks . The stacks were the property of Mr . T . Grounds , ; one of the Poor Law guardians , and the fire is supposed to be the work of an incendiary . It is very singular that the populous town of March should hare no resident magistrate , which , we understand , is much required .

      A Slave from the Land of Liberty . —A runaway slave , belonging to an American vessel that lay out in the Penarth roads Jast week , was found secreted on . board a Waterford brig in the Bute docks , which he had entered some weeks previous as an able seaman . A strong party of the American ship ' s crew , having ascertained his place of retreat , entered the brig and forcibly bore off the unfortunate slave . Neither remonstrance nor resistance was offered on the occasion , and the Yankee trader having convoyed the poor fellow on board , immediately set sail tor its destination . The captured slave was an excellent seaman , and bore upon his person many aud severe marks of his helpless condition , and the brutality of his task-masters . [ It is a disgrace to the people of Cardiff to have allowed this poor fellow to be recaptured and dragged back by hia tormentor ? from the sanctuary of the British soil . ]—Times .

      The Convict under Sentence of DrATH in Newgate . —At twelve o ' clock on Friday , Mr * Sheriff Musgrove and Mr . Sheriff Moon , accompanied by Mr . Undcr-Sheriff Anderton , proceeded to the gaol of Newgate , when an order was entered upon tho prison-books for the execution of William Stolzer on tbe 20 oh instant . The malefactor , who is a German , was found guilty , and sentenced to death , at the last session of the CtiatTat Criminal Coart , for tho murder of Peter Keim , a fellow * workman , and also a German , in Silver-street , Goldensquare . As soon aa the entry had beehBou / ie , the sheriffs , under-sheriff , the Rev . Mr . Davis ( the ordinary of Newgate ) , with Mr ; Cope ( the governor ) , went to the cell where tho wretched man has been

      confined since his conviction , for the parpose of making him acquainted with the iawfui mandate . The culprit received the dreadful news with perfect unconcern and appeared to look upon it as a matter of course . Indeed , Buch was the apathy evinced , that Mr . Sheriff' Musgrove was induced to think that the observations were not understood ! by Stolzer . This rendered the situation of the officials much more perplexing ami painful . In a few minutes , however , the difficulty was partially removed by the arrival of Dr . Steincroft . a German gentleman , who , on ascertaining the object of the criminal

      offiers'visit to the cell of his countryman , became greatly affected . The doctor wa ? requested to communicate to the prisoner in his own language , the observations that bad been made , vyheti Stolzer pettishly exclaimed , Ob , I understand English well enough . " As the sheriffs were aboui to retire , Stolzer , for the first time , allowed a slight ebullition of feeling to esoape him . He grasped the hand of Mr . Sheriff Musgrove , and warmly thanked that gentleman for the kindness that had beea shown to him . Information of the sheriff ' s orcer was sent to the Home Secretary , and also to Mr , Justice Maule , who tried the prisoner .

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      aftaSnShlT ? 15 ^ 11 » Y Drowning-On Tuesday %% * ° ™ l **>*» inquest ( adj 6 urnedfrom Saturday ) IZhniSt at « ?© Leeds Court House , before fnmthXf taU- ovfrom RaWd J en . it appeared , 5 fl ?? ir « ^ ° / ** »<* d , that the deceased wai of $ edn ? Hi £ i I * ? Ieft homo on tfae afternoon dothef ani l ^ * ° V > Pudsey * ith a saifc of H « aflw ^ M mura hom 0 to « same evening . ¦ iSffi ^ S : i llOwe % d 0 80 » but Bt ° PP ei a » nfcht neS 2 jtf from thence came to Leeds the o ' clock ot ?^ £ ttrBd * V A , fc a litUe aft « eight wSn ^ J hur « day evening , he went along with a woman mto a dram-shoD In Call Lane , at which

      IrSiv ^ L ^ s ^ K trouble iSrf—i Svrmee * te Beck , and after much of Grfh ^ t l 0 ns f eMch » body > wWoh : was that Leeo ^ ' hriffiL . ta ^ a c « t underneath the arch of wS tA qaite dead ' In faot ' lt had been in tbe Si ^ A ° * A woman , who , from the desffrn ^ on 6 a ^ * * had been with him at the SofS' * a £ tbe alarm ; but she left the place SJ ? ' has not been since found . There is , tE L ?? u * mfmQ ? -at she bad done anything SJfelA S » J « W » exceedingly dangerous *

      , par linSW n J ? ^ 7 and KaSK ^ Snii 5 i ! .- 81 naU woodei » bridge , for foot passenfn &rf Jt ^ adm « wross the beck from Tenter Lane to fswmegate , a circumstance which might but too easvly occur , n his then state . The King's Mills were at ( work at the time , and the stream was conse-&lBT ^ ° ^ i ther e would , therefore , be tSS v * ° ? h e be'ng able to assist himself . The Jury , being satisfied with the evidence adduced , that T fHfT ^ -Jf * en Practised , agreed to a verdict of " Found drowned "; thus leaving the question open for future investigation , should anything tending to throw fresh light upon the subjeot turn up . J

      Street Robbery . -- On Monday last , a young man named John Brien , was charged before the sitting magistrates at the Leeds Court House , with having stolen from the person of Harriet Pearson the sum of £ 1 2 s . 6 d . The female stated that at an early hour on Sunday morning , she had occasion to go out in search of her husband , and when passing near St . James ' s church , the prisoner and another man seized her by the throat , and robbed her of her pocket , which contained a sovereign and half acroWn . The prisoner was soon after taken into custody , but no money was found ; the other man had got out of the way . Brien , however , was positively sworn to , and he was committed for trial .

      Assault . —At the Court House , Leeds , on Monday last , a man named George Raistriok , who resides at Pudsey t was fined £ 3 aud costs , or two months' imprisonment , for having committed an aggravated assault on Mr . Riley , the keeper of the Griffin Tap Room , Boar Lane . Caution to Dog Siealhrs . —At the Leeds Court House , on Tuesday last , a young man named Matthew Sellers , a brewer at the Leeds Arm ' s Inn

      Bank , appeared to show how he had become possessed of a very fine large dog . of the Newfoundland breed , which he had sold for 103 . 6 d . to a man named Townend . The dog was the property of Mr . Christopher Heaps , of Barmantofts , from whose premises it was stolen on Thursday week , on the evening of which day Sellers said a man whom he did not know had given it to him . The magistrates did not believe his story , and fined him £ 2 and costs , or two months' imprisonment .

      JLeess Court Lest—The Court Leet Of the Lord of the Manor for the borough of Leeds , was held at the Court House , oh Monday morning , before John Atkinson , Esq ., steward . The usual juries were sworn , and the following persons were appointed division constables : — Mill Hilt- ^ -Mr . Peter Phillips , Mill Hill . Upper- ^ -Mt ., Chas . Sharp , Upyerhead Row . Upper North West—Mr . Thomas Holroyd , Woodhouse Carr . Upper North East—Mr . T . Wikeley , North-Btreet . Middle North West—Mr . B . Wood , Camp-road . Lower North West—Mr . T . Fountaine , Parliament street . Lower North East—Mr . Jas . Ingham , St . Peter ' s square . Sjuth East—Mr . Wm . Chadwick , Bank . Middle—Mr . John Barraolougb , Briggate . East—Mr . Wm . Roberts , Bank .

      South—Mr . Thos . Holmes , Hunslet Lane . SksEP Stolen— During the night of Saturday last , some persons killed a sheep in a field in the occupation of Mr . Miller , butcher , Hunslet-lane , Leeds . The parties carried away the carcase , but left the head and fkin in the field . A reward of £ 5 has been offered on conviction of the offenders . Obstructions at thb Coloured Cloth Hall . — At the Leeds Court-house , on Tuesday last , Thos . Malton and Squire Holroyd , both of Stauningly , cart drivers , were charged with suffering their carts to stand in the street leading to the Cloth-hall , on Saturday last , whereby the passage to and fro , of the regular carriers , was completely impeded . It appeared that both the defendants had been previously warned , and the Magistrates convicted eaoh of them in the penalty of 5 s . and costs .

      I ' AtSE Weights . —At the Leeds Court-house , on Saturday last , four persons were charged by Mr . George Hanson , inspector of weights aud measures , With having ia their possession weights below the legal standard . Thos . Marshall , of George-street , for two weights deficient , was fined 03 and costs ; Ricbd . Sturdy , Nelson-street , three deficient weights , 10 s and costs ; Win . Ellis , Wood-street , five weights deficient ai ; d one unstamped , 20 s and costs ; and John Shippen , Kirkgate , two weights deficient , 5 s and costs . Butter and bacon factors should be aware that the articles in which they deal have a direct tendency to corrode away their weights , and unless they have them frequently adjusted , they are liable at any time to be seized . We believe there has not been a general examination and stamping of weights since the month of December , 1834 .

      Stealing a Pio . —On Monday last , a young married man , named Francis Chadwick , who lodges in Nile-street , was charged before the magistrates at the Leeds Court-House with having stolen a sow pig , the property of Benjamin Lonsdale , a working man with a large family , residing in Low Fold , North Town End . The sow was a very fine one , about two years old , weighing eighteen stones , and was ; within about a month of farrowing ; it was left safe in the sty on Thursday evening about six , and next morning it was missed . Between seven

      and eight , on Thursday evening , tbe prisoner drOTC a sow to the Accommodation beer-house , York Road , and obtained the assistance of the landlord in killing it on Friday morning . He afterwards removed it to his own lodgings , stating that he had bought it for £ 3 10 ;? . There were marks on the skin by which Lonsdale was enabled to swear that this pig was the one stolen from him , The detective police , under the guidance of Inspector Child , deserve great credit for the manner in which they brought this heartless robbery home to the prisoner , who' was committed for trial for the orime .

      Leeds Poor Rate . —On Monday last , the overseers of the poor of this township , held a meeting at the workhouse , Mr . Matthew Johnson in the chair , at which it was determined to lay another rate of 2 a . in the pound , for the succeeding half year . This is tlie third half-year that a rate similar in amount has been laid . Stealing Lead . —On Monday last , a sweep , named John Marshall , was charged before Edward Grace , E ? q . and Griffith Wright , E ^ q . at Leeds Court House , with having stolen a large quantity of lead from the xoof of some houses situate in Yorkstreet , Leeds , the property of Mr . Wm . Robertshaw , of JBarwiok-in-Elmet . The load was distinctly traced to the prisoner ' s possession , and it was proved that he was descending from the premises immediately before the robbery was discovered . He was committed for trial .

      Leeds Auxiliary Tract Society . —The anniversary meeting of this auxiliary was held in the Commercial Buildings , on Monday evening last , John Clapham , Etq . in the chair . The report was satisfactory , and the meeting was addressed by Mr . F . Bainee , the Rev . R ,. W . Hamilton , tbe Rev . J . Ely , the Rev . T . Scales , aad others . LEICESTFR . —Strike gf the Glove Hands for . Wages . —Thursday , November 9 ih , was the day of the liberation of the men who had been committed to prison by Biggs and Co . As early as seven o ' clock the glove hands hegsu to wend their way in the direction of the gaol to welcome their brothers , who'had suffered seven days'iacarceration with hard

      labour , and t » ukject to the ignominious practice of cropping , for the " crime" of asking theinhahiiaHts to rein ye the wants and necessities of themselves , their wives , and families ! At nine o elock the men wui-e liberated , amidst the acclamations of hundreds f their fellow ^ townsmen . A repast was provided for them by a few good-natured friends , of which they heartily partook . They were then taken through a tew 01 the principal streets , followed by hundreds of their fellow-workmen . When passing the warehouses of the Messrs , Biggs the procession gave a loud huzzi , which brought the dignified prosecutor to the window ; but no sooner did he make his appearance than he wae met with groans and yell * of a

      most fearful character . The procession mOv ^ m io the'Market-place , where rhomas Smith sura ' Millions be Free " , which was heartily joined in by the masses around the waggon . Mr . Buck fay Bpoke in strong terms of indignation against the authorities for imprisoning men for merely asking L : a mouthful of bread , to satisfy the cravings of hunger . The men , one and all , declared they lived better in the dungeon than when at work . Tbe men who had not returned to work , perambulated the town as usual after the meeting was over , asking alms without the slightest molestation from the authorities . Thedifferent Ehop 9 and Factories sent in theirsubtcriptions to the Committee of Management on the

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Nov. 18, 1843, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct677/page/7/