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      VOSKSHISE SUMMER ASSIZES CROWN COURT . —Thtjbsdat . ( Before Mr . Justice Maule . J VTiri . Smith , 46 , John Spencer , 50 , Wm . Spencer , 47 , J » hn Harland , 33 , Edward Hey , 32 , and James Dakiu , -27 , were 6 harged with hiving at Skipton , in ths Wt-st Riding , on the 16 ih of August , wuh force and arms , together with divers other evil-dis-¦ p 55 ? d persons unlawfully and riotously assembled and gathered together to distnrb the public psaoe , and th-r . and there made a great noise , riot , " and disturbance , to the terror of tne Queen ' s subj . ; 18 , and ai-ainst the peace of our Lady the Qaeen . iir . Baines and Mr . Hall were for the prozecution : Mr . Bliss appeared for Smith and DaWn . The two Spencers were undefended . There being no evidence against Harlandand Hey , thev were dischargad .

      Mr . Kall opened the pleading . Mr . Baines staird the case at great length , and called the following vrr nesses : — Wni . Pa ^ - et examined by Mr . Hall . —I am clerk to Yir . B-owa , attorney , of Skipton . I wa ? there on tLe I 6 : h of August ; I saw the proceedings first at Mr . bedgwick ' s mil ; three or four hundred ? erson 5 went to that place , chiefly armed with sticks . Goii \ k . i , ow any of the party that were thsre . The 5 ssie body of men went to J&r . John Sedgwick ' s mi ! i , > v :: jd they were driven back- We followed thtm do . ra the town , and then met two or three thor ^ ini more , amongst whom were Smith and Wm . Spencer . Smith said he would go and see thai : bc Dirties whu had been driven bick had let

      off the wiVer ; and Smith and another man went to Mr , Joim Sedgwick ' s mill . I saw Smith at the latter l-see with a stick in his hand . The crowd wnom sur . ta met at the gate on coming out of the niiii aesed him if he nad 1 st off the water to which he answered that he had not . The mob said rh ^ y would have it let off , and Smith said , w Very ¦ ¦¦ M l , I'll accompany you , " and they then went i ; .. o the boiler bouse , and drew one of the taps of -the Loi : cr . After they had let the water off some one in the crowd demanded money of Mr . Christopher Scdgwick , to go away quietly , Smith then stood forward , and a sovereign was j > iven to him oa condn i . ua that he would see the vard cleared . Mr . £ ; d £ w : ck enquired who was the leader , and it W 33 then tha : S-Ei ; h was desired by the mob to" stand

      forward . Mr . Sedgwiek gave Smith the sovere i gn , when : he latter ordered the yard to be cleared , which -vva * immediately complied with . The crowd then weiii down and commenced begging ; the crowd then became very great , and assembled in a field belonjiiisj to Mr . Ssdgewick . They were very quiet The nui act was read , and the constable ! and militan were ordered to clear the streets . The people ¦ werf driven out of Mr . Sidgnick's field into the lap- ? . Both the Spencers were amongst the crowd ; Wm . Spwneer called to the people to "standfirm , " and stoics -. vere thrown at the constables and military . VrilHim Spencer wa 3 then taken into custody . In cro ~ i-examination by Mr . Bliss , the witness eaui that Smith , was iu custody when the stones were thron-u .

      Thuma ? Birbeck , Esq . a magistrate , for the West Ridiuj * , stiied , tha * in consequence of what the magistrates nai heard , they deemed it necessary to swear in speceial constables . On the 16 th of Angnst he and Mr . Ingham , another magistrate , proceeded on the road to Colne , where he met a crowd of two or three thousand persons . The magistrates stood on one side , and beckoned to some of the leaders to « me forward , that they might speak to them- On being ask-1 'or what purpose they were going to Skipton . th * -y stated that they intended stop all the mills , oad turn out the operatives . They had no intention to injure life or property , but were determined to stop the mills . The crowd then proceeded to the ; o ^ u . and went to the mills . A number of the meu havl a white ribbon on their left arm , and all or' them were armed with bludgeons ; Smith was amo :. 2 ? : them , and acted as the leader .

      Wiiliam Cockshaw said he was one of the specials on the loth ; he saw a man draw the plug of "the boiler a ? Mr . Sedgwick ' s mill , with a poker given to him ly Smith . He afterwards saw the stones thrown by the crowd . Mr . Cruie ; opher Sedgwick deposed that he saw Smith a : his brother ' s mill when the plug was drawn . Tae prisoner told him they had come to stop the mill . They said they intended the mill to stand usiii : hey heard from the delegates at Manchester wha ? wages were to be given . The crowd

      asked for money ; and one of them said it was usual for miiio-rrers to give money . Witness desired the leader ro hs pointed out , that ne might kno * to whom he ^ nve it . Smith and another man were put forward ; a : id it was arranged before th # money was paid that : he crowd were to be removed from the mill , and r . o : to como back again . Smi' . h then told the crowd ro go away , and the mill yard was cleared by him in aixmt a quarter of an hour , and when all were gone out of the yard , when Smith or the other man received tne twenty-shillings agreed upon .

      John Whuwall , carrier , of Skipton , identified Dakzr ; a ~ bring in the lane , near Sedgwick ' s field , along with the crowd ; he saw him throw stones imoat , -: ; tLe magistrates and special constables . Did not know suy of the other prisoners . This l-Ans , ihe case for the prosecution ; Mr . Bliss addressed the Jury on behalf of Smitn and Dakin . The two > jvencers on bting asked what they had to say , John replied that he had nothing , except that he did nothing—he never threw a stone . William ?? . ivl ae was at the place by accident , and not taking anj p 3 tt . He saw the soldiers and he saw the sroces thrown , on which he told the mob to be peaceful , and not throw stones , and then the soldiers would not Lnrt them . This was all he said , and he trusted the Jary would consider his case , as he had a wiie and eij ^ ht chil dren , and had never before been chare&d with any offence .

      The Learned Judge summed up : and commented upon the fact that the whole body of men had seemed to act in coacect , and to have been under the orderB of a leader ar leaders . This he thought showed a eomibon object , and that they were banded together for a common object . He went throngh the evidence , and pointed out the parts which bore materially against ibe prisoners . He had no doubt that the evidence fully bore out the offence with which the persons were enarged . He thought that property would nbt be worth having if it was to be held only on sufferance of mob forbearance , and hoped the country had not yet come to such a pass that those who were respectable , and who supported the laws , should be indebted to the tender mercies ef the mob not only for their lives but for the salvation of their property . Tne law , he trusted , was yet omnipotent for these objects .

      The Jury retired , and were absent from the box for half an hour . On their return into court they found ali th- ; prisoners Guilto . Tney could not agree in a n commendation to mercy of the whole , but thought the two Spencers weie not so culpable as the other * . Will : am IVoodhead , 34 , Jonathan Frost , 60 , and William Ilohoyd , 27 , were charged wish haying , on the loin of August , at Hudderefisid , in the-West Riding , together with divers other evil-disposed persons , unlawfully and riotously assembled , and

      gathered together , to distnrb the public peace , and with having entered the mill of Wiiliam Brook , with inten : to prevent the said William Brook from carrying on his business ; and with having then and there mac : £ great noise and disturbance , to the terrur of her Majesty ' s subjectE , and against the public peace . Frost was also charged wiih a riot at the Gtcr ^ -i Ian , and Holrojd with a rios at the lockups , ro . d with an attempt to rescue the prisoners fun-- ; . Mr . Baines and Mr . Hall were for the prosecution , The rrkojjers were nndefended .

      Mr . Bains ? stated the case , and called the following wi . nes ? -:--: — Wi'liam Brook , examined by Mr . Hall . —I am a woollen cV . i manufacturer at Huddersfield . I was at mv mill ca the 13 th of August . Whilst there , a mob Qb . xiw ir ' . he afternoon , about four o ' clock ; there were rnc- "_ : r ... n a thousand , a great number were armcvi with sticks and bludgeons ; 1 had an inter-Tiew with 5 ome of them ; they came up , and 1 met them u tL-j yard and inquired their business . They said ibey hud eome te stop the mill and to turn the hind ' s .:-ut , and they required that I should do it . l rofus ^ d to do so , and attempted to shew tiem the i " . " c £ 2 . 1 : ty of their conduct . While parleying with them I saw a rush towards the boiler house :

      I wen : there and found my engine-tender opposing the m : n , who aeemed determined to stop the boilers . They irtis ; sd on the boilers being stopped . I told them we stopped at four o ' clock , and it only wanted a few mi- - y . nc , and we would not be Etopped by force , Some citlio mob said , "Give them the lew minutes . " One iiiai , then said , if I would promise not to commence ai'ran on Monday they would go . I declined to prorui 3 e , 2 nd they said 1 must take the consequences . I told them I wis not to be intimidated by & threat , aiid that I would and should commence again on Monday . They said then I most take the consequences , for that all they wanted was a fair day's wage for ¦ fair day ' s work . They were Lancashire men , and I told ihem my men were satisfied , and they had no business to interfere . I went to work on Monday the 12 th , and the same day

      attended » meeting of magistrates at the George Inn . I gave directions on Saturday night that the hands were to commence as usual on Monday morning , At noon oa Monday I stopped the mills , because 1 heard the mob were coming back . A mob of at least ten thousand passed the George Inn about four o ' clock oo Monday afternooa ; they were chiefly from small towns around Huddersneld . The foremost of them were armed with large bludgeons , and in passing the George they flourished them over their heads and shouted . That was an exhibition of their strength , as I took it . In consequence of what I heard the military went to my mill . I went there ' between four and five o ' clock . The Riot Act was read . The mob was drawn up in the street ; it was very dense . When I got to my premises I went to the boiler-house and beard the prisoner Woodheadin

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      conversation with my engine-tender . I called to the stranger to come up ; he did bo ; I took hold of his collar and told him he was my prisoner . He made a show of resistance I told him I was a magistrate , and at his peril ho stuck ma . I gave him into custody of the constables and military . The streets were cleared by th * military , and I saw the prisoner Holroyd very busy amongst the crowd . In crossexamination b y Wcodheau , Mr . 8100 k said the prisoner did no damage , nor bad be any weapon ; be only threatened resistance . Henry Kershaw—I am engine-tender at Mr . Brook ' s mill . We started work on Monday morning , the loih , a 9 usual . We stopped at noon . I received

      instructions to stay in the mill yard during the 8 ternoon . About fjur o ' clock , a mob of about a thousand came ; they had sticks ; they tried to force the gates ; I went to the porter ' s gate , and opened it ; about fifty came in ; they went to the ooiler place ; they asked for the engineer ; I told them I was the engineer . The prisoner , William Woodhead , came to me , and a-ked if I was tae engineer ; he asked if the mill was standing . I said it w . -- -. He said he would go and cee ; he went into the place , and he looked at the furnaces ; one of them was warm , and he said there wai fire in it ; I said there was not ; he said he mast have a lamp to look in . I got him the lamp , and Mr . Brook then came , and took him into custody .

      Thomas Harrison , a special constable on the 15 th , took the prisoner , Woodnead , from Mr . Brook ' s to the George Inn . John Dawson , superintendent of police at Huddersfield , saw the mob ia Northgate between four and five o ' clock ; I returned to the lock-up about five ; I aw the prisoner Holroyd with a mob of about 200 . They cams to the door of the lockup , and said I had got a prisoner of their ' s . I said I had not any prisoner of their ' s , nor any one connected with the affair that day . Holroyd then said , " We must go in and see . "

      I told him 1 would allow two of them to go in , on condition that they would not interfere with those who were there . Holroyd and auother then came in , and I showed them rouad the prison . I let them in because I was afraid the mob would break in . I showed Holroyd all throogh ; and when I had done , I asked him if he were satisfied . He said , yes , he was ; but if we had had any of their prisoners there we would have killed you and pulled the prison down . In examination by the prisoner , Holroyd , the witness persisted iu the latter statement . Holroyd declared it was false .

      Corporal . Fagan , 15 th Hussars , wa 3 at Huddersfield on the loih of August , identified the prisoner Holroyd as having been at the Pack Hors * stables on that day . He insisted on going in , bat was prevented ; he then said " I have sent my lads before , but I ha ? e come myself to-day . " Raper , a Bpecial constable , of Huddersfield , identified the prisoner Frost & 3 having been a ringleader in a rush at the door of the George Inn ; a square was broken by the mob in an inner door ; Frost struck the witness with a stick while in the George passage ; he struck several times-Swaiae , another special constable , spoke to the

      same circumstances . There were several other witnesses , but the Counsel for the prosecution declined calling them ; the Judge told the prisoners their names , and inquired if they would wish to ask them any questions . The man who took Holroyd into custody was called , and asked by him if he had a stick in his hand when he was taken ? The witness said he had , and that he was with Beveral other persons . This was the case for the prosecution . The prisoners declared the whole of the evidence false , and said they were in the crowd by were accident . Mr . Richard Baxter gave the prisoner Holroyd a good character during his apprenticeship . , The Jury returned all the prisoners Guilty .

      Jaeph Sheard , 45 , was charged with having , on the 16 th of August , at Kirkheaton , in the West-Riding , with force and arms , together with divers other evil-disposed persons , unlawfully aud riotously assembled to disturb the peace and prevent the machinery from working in a certain mill there situate , in the occupation of Jonathan Roberts and his partuer , and also another mill in the occupation of Tnomas Moorhouse . The prisoner pleaded not guilty . Mr . Bai * j £ s and Mr . H ^ . l were for the prosecution ; the prisoner was uncjefended . The prisoner was identified by a witness as being one of a large crowd who visited several mills in the neighbourhood , on the day nameo , and with having taken an active part . The Juey found him Guilty .

      Peter Fox , 26 " , was charged with a misdemeanour at Brighouse , in the West Riding , in having , with divers other persons , unlawfully , riotously , and tumultuously assembled together , and made a great noise , riot , and disturbance , to the terror of the Queen ' s subjects , &c . and with entering several mills to stop the machinery . Mr , Wilkins and Mr . Ovkkend , were for the prosecution ; the prisoner was undefended . The prisoner was sworn to as one amongst a large number who visited Victoria Mill , Brighouse , on the the 16 th of Angust , at which place he let the steam off , and threw a large weight on the top of the boiler , by which it was injured . The Jury found she prisoner Gulity .

      Peter Fox was fnrther charged with a similar offence at the mill of Mr . George Anderton , of Clsckheaton , on the same day . He was sworn to as having not only taken an active part in stopping the mill , but also in having thrown stones » t tho persons in the mill yard . The plug was diawn , and the parties in the engine-house were in great danger of being scalded . The prisoner had a large club , and led the crowd on . The prisoner was founS Guilty on this charge alao . John Lockwood , 37 , Henry Scott . 2 o , Edwin Brook 20 , Walter Brook , 18 , Thomas Hamer , 21 , Jeseph East , 23 , and Thomas Vickerman , 27 , were charged with a misdemeanour , in having on the 16 th of August , at Kirkheaton , in the West Riding , with force and arms , assembled with other persons for an unlawful purpose , and with having stopped the machinery in a certain mill in the occupation of Jacob % ood and others .

      Sir Gregoby Lewin conducted the prosecution ; the prisoners were undefended . Thomas Moorhouse Norton , a warehouseman , in the employ of Messrs . Jacob Wood and Co ., deposed that on the day named a mob of two or three hundred persons came to the mill belonging to bis employers ; he knew all the prisoners , except Vickerman ; the mob haltod opposite the dye-hoase , when Eastwood said , " Let ' s go forward to the boiler f and they went there , and Eistwood attempted to draw the plug , but did not succeed ; Lockwood then tried , and was also unsuccessful . Scott then said that if the witness did nst « how them the proper

      plug they would smash the windows in ; Edwin Brook had a large stick , which he brandished , and was very violent amongst the work-people ; Hamer called upon the meb to pull the bricks from the front of the boiler ; Walter Brook then went towards tha dye-house , and was run at by a large dog ; he struck the dog with his stick ; the mob were then going away , but Vickerman called upon them to halt , and said they would have the boiler out , and take all the workmen away with them ; they afterwards , after a consultation , went and drew the shuttle of a reservoir , and let the water out ; they also pulled the fires out ofthe dye house .

      After the examination of this witness , and of other two , who spoke strongly in corroboration of every circumstance against all the prisoners , they each , at the suggestion of Mr . Wilkins , who had during the trial received a brief for the defence , withdrew their plea of Not Guilty , and pleaded Guilty . William Smith , 34 , was charged with a misdemeanour , in having , on the 15 th of August , at Halifax , in the West-Riding , together with divers other persons , unlawfully and riotously entered the premises of Joseph Hinchliffe , and injured the shuttle or dough of a reservoir there . Sir Gkegost Lkwin ( with whom was Mr . Pickeri . ng ) , for the prosecution , said that this case differed in no essential particulars from others which had gone before , except in the locality . The statement of the Learned Counsel was substantiated by one or two witnesses , by whom the prisoner was identified as one of four men who entered Mr . HmchlinVa

      mill yard , and after pulling the plug from the boiler , declared that if the water was not let off , and the works stopped , they would pull the mill down . The prisoner was found Guilty . George S&kes , 21 , Alexander Sykes , 25 , and James Ramiden , 21 , were indicted for a misdemeanor in having , on tho 17 th of August , at Bailey , in the West Riding , with other evil-disposed persons , assembled together to disturb the public peace ; and with having obstructed and impeded Messrs . George and Charles Crowtber , cloth manufacturers in the conduct and management of their business .

      Mr . Overbad was for the prosecution , and called witnesses to prove that the prwouers were part of a mob who , on the day named went to the premises of the prosecntors to stop the work ; one boiler was unplugged by James Ramtden , and the other by George Sykes . Alexander Sykes took aa active part . The prisoners declared their object to be to obtain a fair day ' s wages for a fair days work . Several witnesses were called to character by Ramsden ; they had all known him for some ( time , and spoke to his steadiness and good conduct . The Juet retired , and after a short absence found all the prisoners Guilty , bat recommended them to mercy . Joseph ExUy , 20 , was indicted for a misdemeanour , on the 16 ihof August , in having along with others , tumultuouply assembled at the mill of Mr . John Starkey , at Milnbridge , near Huddersfield , and with having stopped the machinery of the said mill .

      Sir Gregory Lewiw for the prosecution , called tha engineer in support of the case ; this man stated that when the mob came ha asked them their business , and they replied they had ** come to tap . " The prisoner he knew , and he asked him if he was a boiler tapper , to which he replied that he was , and that he would tap him . The prisoner in reply said that the { only remark he made was that he was a

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      " barrel tapper . " Other witnesses spok « to his having been in the fire hole , and to haying taken an active part in stopping the works . The prisoner was found Guilty .

      CROWN COURT . —Friday . Before Mr . Justice Maule . Thomas Lister , 26 , John Foster , 21 , Wm . Halliday 21 , Thomas Jackson , 28 , Joseph Milton , 28 , William Benson , 30 , and William Baxter , 21 , were charged with having , on the 18 th of August last , at Rothwell , together with divers evil-disposed persons , unlawfully and riotously assembled and gathered together to disturb the oeace , and did then and there unlawfully compel the Rev . Ralph Henry Brandling , and Messrs . Bower , Middleton , and Wilson , ooalowners , to dismiss aDd discbarge their workmen . Mr . Wortlby and Mr . Pickering were councel for the prosecution ; and Mr . Newton defended Lister and Foster .

      Mr . Wobtley having stated the case , a number of witnesses were called in support of it ; but as their examination was given in this paper at the time the parties were committed , it is unnecessary now to repeat their testimony . The Jury found Thomas Lister guilty ; the other prisoners not guilty . John Crotcther , 27 , was charged that he , on the 13 ' . h of August last , at Halifax , with force and aims , together with divers other evil disposed persous , unlawfully and riotously did assemble together to disturb the public peace , and did then and there unlawfully and riotously enter the premises of one John Tittrington , there situate , and then and there with force and arms did injure a certain steam boiler , his property . Sir Gregory Lewin was counsel for the prosecution ; the prisoner was undefended . —Guilty .

      Thomas Holmes , 23 , Thomas Robinson , 22 , and George Pitchforth , 38 , were charged with having , on the 15 th of August last , at Halifax , together with divers other evil-disposed persons , unlawfully and riotously assembled together to disturb the public peace . The two first-named prisoners pleaded Guilty , and the other Not Guilty . Mr . Baines was Counsel for the prosecution ; the prisoner was undefended . —Guilty . Pitchforth was further charged with having , on the day and at the place aforesaid , assaulted John Stephenson and William King . —Guilty .

      Before Lord Denman . Wm . Perrigoe , 19 , Wm . Flesher , 15 , Joseph Armitage , 25 , James Firth , 17 , James Longstaff , 24 , George Coupland , 19 , Joseph Heaton , 20 , James Sveight , 17 , Wm . Howard , 30 , Jonathan Hirst , 25 , John Haddock , 43 , Charles Wilkinson , 19 , Robert Ellis , 28 , Wm . Baxter , 42 , John Heywood , 50 , T / ios Chester , 48 , Francis Stead , 20 , John Christy , 21 , Thos . Render , 22 , Peter Filzsimmons , 21 , Geo . Bates , 31 , and Joseph Davis , 19 , were oharged with a

      misdemeanour , in having , on the 17 th of August last , at the borough of Leeds , in the We

      The prisoner , Joseph Heaton , - for whose defence Sir Gregory Lewin had been retained , pleaded Guilty ; the oth « rs Not Guilty . The Hon . J . S . Wortley , Mr . Pollock , and Mr . Hall were counsel for the prosecution ; Mr . Wilkins defeuded eight of the prisoners ; the others were undefended . The circumstances of this case will be so fre ^ h in the recollection of our readers that we scarcely need detail them . The excitement in the town , the precautionary measures of the Justices , the swearing in of " specials , " the calling out of the military , both regulars and yeomanry , the procession to Hoibeck , the attack on the mills of Messrs . March and Maclea , Messrs . Tatham and Co ., Messrs . Marshall and Co ., and others , were detailed by Mr . Superintendent James , and numerous other witnesses . Mr . James spoke to the disorderly character of the

      assembled crowds , and identified the prisoner Christie as one whom he bad seen in the crowd , doing nothing but Btanding still , and who , on the representation of somebody , he ordered to be taken into custody , for what he did not inform the jury . The Mayor of Leeds , Wm . Pawson , Esq ., was the next witness examined . He proved the receipt of the Queen ' s proclamation , wbich was made public in the town , and also the issue of a " caution " to all p arties against assembling together in bodies . The Mayor described the stopping of the works at Messrs . Titley , Tatham , and Co . ' s , by tha boiler being unplugged ; be read tke Riot Act here two or three times . Large as the assembly was described to be , the only offence they committed was described by the Mayor to have been " hooting "; he saw no attempt at riot , and therefore deemed it advisable to withdraw the troops as soon as the Riot Act had been read .

      — Watkinson , a dyer , was the next witness ; he is in the employ of Messrs . Titley , Tatham , and Walker , and described the stopping of tho works there , the turning of the hands out , and also the forcing of the gates at the mill-yard of Messrs . Marshall ; he did not speak to any of the prisoners . Stephen Burroughs , a youth in the employ of Messrs . Titley & Co ., was at their mill on the afternoon of the 17 th ; ha heard the crowd shout , saw the works stopped , saw the people go towards Messrs . Marshall's , thence towards Mr . Benyon ' s , where , he said , he " eaw the steam fly ; " thenoe to Messrs . March and Maclea ' s , where he saw Mr . Read struck with sticks ; heard the Riot Act read ; but did not see any of the men who were there .

      Joseph Ogdeu March , machine-maker , was at his machine shop on the 17 th , saw the crowd there , ordered the gates to be closed , acked the people what they wanted , and was told that they wanted the works stopping , and the men turning out ; refused to stop the engine ; the bell belonging the works was rung by mistake , the gates were opened , the populace got in , the engine was stopped , the men " hurrahed , " he ordered them to go out , and they went out . Mr . Read came ; he was struck at by some of the men ; other policemen then came ; the gates were closed ; the orowd scaled the walls

      to get out ; some were taken into custody ; one stone was thrown from the street . He saw Perrigo there . John Copley , engine man to March and Maclea , identified Charles Wilkinson as coming to the boiler-house to him on the 17 th , and saying , " D—n you , plugs out . " He ( Wilkinson ) tried to get the plug out , but could not ; he taid they had knocked thirteen out that morning ; had had some trouble with Tatham ' 8 , but had got it out , and would have that out . He also saw Longstaff there . Joseph Cliff , in the employ of March and Maclea , identified Wilkinson and Lonestaff ; the latter did

      nothing . Joseph Fox , foreman to March and Maclea , identified Longstaff . Edward Read , chief constable , identified Armitage , Longstaff , Pemgo , Flesher , and Wilkinson , as having been inside the yard of Messrs . March and Maclea . Had seen Armitago before on the same day ; heard he and others talking that they wanted a fair day's wages for a fair day's work . John Fitzpatrick , police officer , identified Wilkinson ; took him into custody ; was stabbed by him in the right thigh ; the crowd rescued him ; he saw the knife in hts right band ; he was taken into custody directly ; never lost sight of him }; found the knife in his pocket ; the wound was not a severe

      one ; saw Armitage on the road to Armley in the morning ; he ] was only walking along , same as soores of others ; was struck by stones near Messrs . March and Maclea ' s . —George Frankland ,. one of the night police , saw Wilkinson at March and Maclea ' s ; took him after he had " cut" FiUpatrick ; saw also Longstaff and Armitage there ; they were not doing any thing . —Thomas Wilkinson , policeman , saw Armitage at March and Maclea ' s ; he had a stick in his hand , and on being struck by a policeman ' s staff dropped a stone from his hand ; had seen him before the Bame morning . Had alEO seen Render at Armley the same morning . Armitage has always borne a good character .

      John Wildblood , policeman , took Perrigo as be was coming out of March and Maclea ' s . Henry Humphrey Warren , a pensioner and a " special , " saw Chester at March and Maclea's ; saw him shout , and heard him clap his hands ; he called the polioe bloodhounds ; did not see any of the other prisoners , and probably would not have eeen him bad he not laughed . Could see the soldiers coming" by the glittering of their flags . " —Thomas Eveleigh , another " special , " also identified Chester ; Wm . Shackleton , ditto , ditto . —Ottiwell Kell ,

      policesergeant , icentified Armitage , Wilkinson , Longstaff , and Coupland , as being in the yard , but did not see them do anything . —Samuel Smith , one of the night polioe , saw Ellis , Stead , and Chester , at March and Maolea ' s , amongst the mob _ who were throwing stones ; was struck by the stones . Saw Stead and Ellis throw stones . Was very much frightened . Thos Middleham , " special , " saw stones thrown ; was struok bj several ; saw Ellis throw twice ; made an attempt to take him ; he ran away , but at last took him . -

      Chaxles Thompson , policeman ,. also saw Ellis throw stones . John Cowburn . policeman , was struck by stones ; saw Stead throw either a brick or a stone ; saw Ellis throw . William Casson , policeman , saw Stead throw a half brick in the direction of the polioe ; there were other stones thrown ; took Christie into custody at March and AJacJea ' e , by direction of Mr . Read ; did not see him do * ay thing . —John Hudson , policeman , saw Stead throw a half brick .

      John Stubbs , policeman , saw Christie throw a stone ; and eaw Render amongst the mob ; heard him shout ; saw Haddock and Hirst taken into custody . —Thomas Hirst , policeman , saw George Oates amongst the crowd taking an active part . —

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      John Payne , policeman , identified Haddook , Hirst , and Ellis . —David Whitworth , a " special , " saw Hirst and Haddock , both throw stones . John Musgrave , a " special , " saw Howard , Hirst ; , and Haddock throw stones . Samuel Wade , police terjeant , saw Couoland and two of the other prisoners amongst the moo . John Be'I eaw Hirst and E'Hs both throwing stones . James Macgregor , policeman , saw Howardamongst the mob .

      A lot of other witnesses were swore , who only deposed to the same facts . Mr . Wilkins , without attempting to deny the fctrilt of the parttei for whom he appeared , made a forcible appeal to the Jury , and warmly anathematised those who , assuming the magisterial character , had , by their speeches and example , taught those who were steeped in the dregs of poverty to believe things which they never before dreamt of . Most of the prisoners shed tears during bis eloquent appeal on their behalf ; he was stopped by the Learned Judge while alluding to the -conduct of Lome of the magistracy . He wai afraid he could not ask for a verdict of acquittal for any of them . Mr . Wilkins called a number © f witne-,: n , who gave several of the prisoners a good character prior to this occasion .

      The Learned Judge , in summing up , was deeply affected . He asserted the right of all Englishmen to state their grievances in a legal and peaceful manner ; to meet and discuss their grievances in a legal manner , and to lay those grievances at the foot of the throne , or before the legislature , was the privilege of all ; but there was a difference to be drawn between this and the stoppage ef mills and other works , and the assembling together not in a legal manner , but in the face of all law , of large concourses of disorderly . and riotous persons , who are determined to make men cease from work who had no occasion to complain , and who would not have ceased work , had they not been compelled . The Judge having concluded , the Jury retired at halfpa * t twelve o ' clock ; they returned into court at a quarter before one . The Jury found all the prisoners Guilty , but recommended them all to his Lordship ' s particular

      mercy . His Lordship said their recommendation should receive due weight . Mr . Wortley said there was a charge of felony against Wilkinson ; but no evidence would be offered . The Learned Judge concurred in this , bat did not like the naked knife—be object : d to that at all time 3 . The Jury were sworn , but no evidence being offered , he was acquitted . The charge was for stabbing the policeman , Fitzpatrick . Firth , Davis , Coupland , aud Peter Hardwicke were then charged with being at the mill of Messrs . Titley and Co ., on the 17 th of August , and with riotouB and disorderlv conduct there .

      Mr . Wortley ana Mr . Pollock were counsel for tho prosecution ; the prisoners were undefended . Hardwicke and Firth pleaded guilty ; Davis and Coupland not guilty . The evidence was the same as in the other ca ^ . e . — Davis was proved to have "drawn the peg" at Tatham ' s Leeds mill . The Jury found both prisoners guilty , bat recommended them to mercy . George Peart , 29 , Joseph Biddlesden , 24 , James Gomersall , \ 8 , Jnmes Butterfield , 21 , James Lister , 23 , Joseph Heaton , 23 , Benjamin Goodison . 40 , Matthew

      Bedford , 23 , Francis Exley , 22 Samuel Verity , 27 , James Hepper , aliasHepworth , ' Sl , Richard Sampson , 55 , John Sampson , 28 , Samuel Keighley , 27 , and Joseph Scotl % 26 , were charged with a misdemeanour , in having , on the 17 th of August last , at Leedp , tumultuously assembled , with other parsons , to disturb the public peace , to the great terror and alarm of her Majesty ' s subjects . ^ Mr . Wortley and Mr . Pollock for the prosecution ; Mr , Wilkins appeared for Gomersall , Butterfield , and another of the prisoners . Gomereall and Butterfield pleaded guilty .

      The evidence differed in no particular except locality from the case which we have fully reported above . We gave the full particulars of the case a fortnight ago . The prisoners wore oharged with the disturbance at Royd's mill particularly , but generally at other places . The Jury , after hearing evidence at some length , retired , and , after a short absence , found the prisoner Bedford Not Guilty ; tho other prisoners all Guilty , but recommending Goodison , Lister , and John Chappel to merey . EdwardChappell , 2 % , was indicted for a misdemeanour , in having , on the 17 th of August last , at Leeds , assembled with other persons at Messrs . Tatham ' s mill , to the great terror of her Majesty's subjects . The indictment alto charged the prisoner with conspiring to raise wages . Mr . Woktley and Mr . Pollock were Counsel for the prosecution ; Mr . Wilkins defended the

      prisoner . The offence was proved by several witnesses , from whose testimony it appeared that the prisoner was very active amongst the orowd who stopped Messrs . Edward and George Tatham's mill , Messrs . Brownridge ' s mill , and others ; also that he assumed the character of a leader , having addressed the crowd , and desired them to follow him . The Jury found the prisoner Guilty . William Baxter , 30 , wag oharged with having , on the 17 th of August , committed an assault on

      Thomas Wilkinson , a special constable of Leeds , while in the execution of his duty . The constablo was conveying one of the prisoners from March and Maolea ' s mill to gaol , aud when on the Victoria Road there was a great number of people assembled ; a many stones bad been thrown , one of wbich struck Wilkinson , and on turning round he saw the prisoner , at the distance of about four or five yards , in tho act of throwing another . Mr . Hall was for the prosecution ; Mr . Grainger defended the prisoner .

      There was a discrepancy in the statement of Wilkinson , on the trial and before the magistrates ; and two witnesses were called who completely contradicted him in his testimony ; one of these was walking in company with the prisoner , and swore that had he thrown a stone , at the time in question , he must have seen him ; he had known him long , and always found him a steady and inoffensive man . Mr . Hall did not press the case , and a verdict of Not Guilty was taken .

      Peter Fitzsimmons was oharged with having , on the 16 th of August , assaulted John Stubbs , a policeofficer , at Leeds , while in the execution of bis duty . Mr . Hall prosecuted ; Mr . Grainger defended . Stubbs , aud other officers , had three prisoners in custody , there was a large mob ; they hooted and threw stones ; Stubbs saw an officer struck , and on looking round saw stones come from a crowd , of whom the prisoner was one . Stubbs was not struck , and the indictment being wrongly framed , the prisoner was acquitted .

      Wm . Armisiead , 20 , was charged with a misdemeanour , in having , along with a number of others , on the 17 th of August , unlawfully assembled together , to disturb the public peace , to the great terror of her Majesty ' s subjeots . Mr . Hall prosecuted ; Mr . Wilkins defended . The evidence went to show that the prisoner was one of a number who , on the day named , went to the mill of Messrs . Ingham , listing manufacturers , at Farnley , by whom the plug of the boiler wag drawH , and the fire raked out . In reply to questions by Mr . Wilkins , Mr . Ingham stated that neither he nor his father and brother had any desire to have the prisoner prosecuted ; they considered him a weak , simple lad . A lad in Mr . Ingham ' s employ gave quite contradictory evidence to that he gave before the magistrates ; and the Learned Judge , after a censure , dismissed him , and the prisoner was acquitted , Mr . Hall declining to proceed further .

      His Lordship refused to allow any expences except those actually incurred in this case . Joseph Spurr , 40 , James Hepworlh . 31 , Joseph BrOadbent , 40 , Richard Sampson , 55 , and JohnSampson , 28 , were charged with having , on the 17 th Aug ., at Birstall , in the West-riding , with various other persons , unlawfully and riotously assembed to disturb the peace , to the terror of her Majesty ' s subjeots ; and also with having stopped the works of Wm . Bedfoi d and his partner , and compelled the workmen to leave their employment . The prisoner Broadbent pleaded guilty . Mr . Hall and Mr . Pickering proseouted ; the prisoners were undefended . ' ... ¦ : . We gave all the particulars of this e « se a fortnight ago .

      The prisoner , John Sampson , not having been charged with the offence b < ' fore the magistrates , was acquitted ; the others were found Guilty . Samuel Keighley , 27 , George Andrew , 21 , William Stead , 35 , and Peter Bedford , 18 , were charged with a misdemeanour , in having , oa the 18 th at August , at Wakefield , with divers other persons , unlawfully and riotously compelled certain persons to desiBt from their employment , by atopping the works ofthe Victoria Colliery . Keighley pleaded guilty . Mr . Pollock was counsel for the prosecution ; the prisoners were undefended .

      The prosecutors , Messrs . Fernandez , Dunn , and Co . were the owners of the Victoria pit , at Stanley lane end , where they work seven shafts and six engines . The prisonere , amongst others , went there on the day m question , and assisted in drawing tho plugs of five of the boilera . The Jury found the prisoners Guilty . Longbottom Lambert , 23 , and William Walbank , 22 , were oharged with having , on the 16 th of Aug . last , at Keighley , riotously entered the mill of William Lund , driven out the plugs of the boilers , aud Btopped the machinery from working . Mr . Baines and Mr . Hall were counsel for the prosecution ; Mr . Wilkins defended the prisoners . The prosecutor , Williaa Lund , is a worsted

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      stuff manufacturer it Keighley . The prisoner Lambert is a blacksmith , and the other is a woolcomber . On the 16 th of August last , a large mob bad come over the Lancashire border with the intention of putting a stop to the working of tbe miUa at Keighley . The prisoner were among the number . The prisoner Lambert , with a piece of iron which he used as a hammer , drove out the plugs of the engine ; Walbank stood by while Lambert did so . Guilty , but recommended to mercy . Thomas Barker 32 , and Helliwell Shackleton , 29 , were charged with having , on the 15 th of August last , at Ovenden , riotously assembled together , forced an entrance into the mill and premiws of Isaac Dewhirst , and done injure to his boiler . The Hon . J . S . Wortlby anu Mr . Hall were for the prosecution ; tho prisoners were undefended .

      The Jury found Barker Guilty , and Shackleton Not Guilty . George Hemsley , 45 , and Helliwell Shackhton , 29 , were charged with having , at Northowram , on the 16 th of August , riotously compelled the workmen of Joseph Stocks , of Skipton Hall , to discontinue working in bis coal mines . Mr . Baines appeared for the prosecution ; the prisoners were undefended . ¦ The Jury found both the prisoners Guilty . John Isles , 17 , and Richard Stocks , 18 , were charged with having on the 16 th of Aug ., at Northowram , riotously assembled together to disturb the public peace , and prevent the workmen of Joseph Stocks from working in his coal mine . Mr . Baines and Mr . Hall appeared for the prosecution ; the prisoners were undefended .

      The prosecutor is the same as in the last , and the charge against the prisoners was with reference to something that was done at another of his collieries . Tho Jury found Isles Not Guilty , and Stocks Guilty , but they recommended him to mercy .

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      FORTHCOMING MEETINGS . Leeds District . —The next delegate meeting will be held oa Sunday , September 11 th , in the Chartist Room , Wortley , at ten o ' clook in the morning . Leeds . —Mr . Fraser will lecture in the Room , Cheap 8 ide , to-morrow ( Sunday ) evening , at half-past six o ' clook . Central Municipal Election Committee . —This Committee will meet to-morrow ( Sunday ) afternoon , at two o ' clock precisely , in the Room , Cheapsido . The members from the out-townships are requested to attend .

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      BIRMINGHAM . —Meeting of the Christian Chartists in their Chapbl , New Hall-street . — A very numerous meeting of the friends of Mr . Arthur O'Neii was held this evening , it being expected that he would have been present , but it appeared that the magistrates of Dudley refused the two very respectable gentlemen as bail who went over there . Messrs . Page and Trueman , the proffered bail , are town-councillors of the place , and possessing considerable funds . It was observed by one of the speakers , that they would even refuse Peel and Wellington , as they wish to keep Mr . O'Neii in prison . The Chartists seem spurred on to increased exertion . Several powerful speeches were made , which we have not time to report .

      BDLWJCH , ( Nokthahptonshirb . )—Oa Sunday last , Mr . Edward Middleton , of Kettering , Mr . E . Harrison , of Stan ion , and William Cooper , of Weedon , visited this place for the purpose of advocating Chartism . Although this is a small village and solely in the hands of the lord of the manor , who is a magistrate , about two hundred persons were present . They were very attentive , and doubtless much good will be derived from what was delivered . CRO 7 DEN , Surbey . —Mr . Albert D . Coofc delivered a powerful lecture on the first principles of government , at the Bail Faced Stag , on Monday evening , which gave great satisfaction to every member present . A vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer and chairman , and the meeting separated .

      Dewsbuhy . —The Chartists have determined to defend Mr . Dewhirst by counsel . Subscriptions for that purpose are received at tbe room , and at Mr . Robshaws , Gpod Samaritan Inn , Bond-street . A general meeting ofthe districts will be held to-morrow , at two o ' clock in tbe afternoon , in the large room over tho Co-operative Stores , when all parties having raised subscription ? , are requested to bring in the same . The Dewsbury ChartTsts also appeal to fhose places which have been fortunate enough to have no victims at this time , in behalf of the wives and familes of these parties who have been obliged to leave their homes to escape the clutches of the tyrants , and whose families are left in a destitute condition . Oldham . —Yardky has been released on bail , himself in £ 200 , and two sureties in £ 100 each . There are fourteen prisoners still in the lookups .

      Ouseburn . —The spirit of the people is well kept up here . Meetings are held nearly every day . These meetings have caused no small degree of excitement among the magistracy . Policemen in plain clothes have been detected among the people , while others pissed and repassed on horseback during the whole time of the meetings . Holbeck . — On Sunday evening last , our worthy and much esteemed friend , T . B . Smith , preached here in his usual powerful and effective style . A portion ofthe eleventh chapter of Daniel was selected as his text . On Wednesday evening , Mr . Russell delivered a lecture to the Chartists of this locality .

      West Bromwich . —Monday , Six o'Clock , p . m . — The strike still continues . Masters and men still appear stupid , though masters have yielded to a portion of their demands . The colliers hava been peaceable here until Monday ( this day ) , when some men went to work at Lord Dartmouth ' s pit ; but the workies mustered , when a skirmish took place between the men and police , with the specials and yeomanry , when report says four police got severely hurt . Bilston . —Wednesday Evening . —Another victim is added to the list . Linncy has been arrested at Wolverhampton this evening ; the magistrates have removed him to Hanley , a distance of seven miles , for examination . Arnold , near Nottingham—All was peaceable and quiet here on Monday , and many of the men are now settling down again to work .

      Todmorden . —The state of the town is much as usual ; all excitement seems to be done away with ; all the mills are at work , having all commenced last Monday morning . The middle class here have shewn what sympathy they have for the workies ; talk of their assisting the labouring class to get their rights—never ! They live out of the working man's rights . They are persecuting the Chartists as much as possible ; but there ia being caused a deep hatred in the minds of the people towards them , and a determination to attend to their own interest . They have learnod a lesson that they

      will profit b y during this excitement ; they know that nothing but supporting their friends and letting their enemies take care for themselves will do any good with the shopocracy . Public feeling is favourable to the principles of the People's Charter . The Sturgites have placarded tho town , calling a public meeting to elect a delegate to the Conference , and the Chartists are going to propose a man at the same meeting also to go to the Conference . There has not been a Chartist apprehended here yet . There are four committed to the assizes , but they are not Chartists .

      MANCHESTER . THURSDAY EVENING . The power-loom weavers of this town are still out , with the exception of two mills that have given the advance . They had a public meeting yesterday in the Carpenter's Hall , whea a union of the weavers and overlookers were formed , and strong and determined resolutions were passed not to go to work until they obtain the wages of 1839 . There has also been large meetings in various parts of the town this day ( Thursday ) , when cheering reports were given in by the parties who had been deputed to wait upon the shopkeepers and trades , to ascertain bow far they would support them in the struggle for a small advance of wages .

      w i ! mormn 8 ^ h ^ sday ) the weaving factory of Mr . Thompson , Pin-mill Brow , was opened to see if the hands would go to work ; the doors were opened and the masters were in attendance ; but the hands walked down the opposite side of the street , and took ne notice ; the consequence was that they were obliged to let off the steam and shut up the mill . - The dyers are all out but two shops , the men being determined not to go to work until they get an advance , and the masters being equally obstinate in refusing their demands . It is rumoured that the two Bhops at present at work will stop on Monday morning , if the masters do not come to terms with the men before that time .

      The fustian cutters have got the advance , with the exception of the workmen in the employ of two masters , whose men are still out , but it is expected that they will agree with their men this Thursday ni ght . We have just received intelligence that two factories commenced work yesterday morning , the masters giving the advance of wages ; but the turnouts stopped them at breakfast time , and held a large public meeting , when resolutions were passed to the effect that they would not commence work unless they must all begin at one and the same time .

      Delegates assembled this morning in the Brownstreet Room , from all branches in tbe cotton manufacture in Manchester , and all the surrounding towns and villages for twelve miles ; their business being , the best steps to be adopted to secure a ten hours ' bill and an advance of wages to the standard of 1840 . It appeared from the various statements , made that tbe mills generally in all the out-townships are still at a stand . There were some most appalling facts brought ontinthe courseof theday , howingthe great reductions which have taken place , indirectly

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      by improvements in machinery and directly by abatements in the various branches of the cotton trade . Strong resolutions were adopted , expressive of their determination not to go in until they obtained the purpose of their contention . The resolutions and an address founded on them are to be published by placard .

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      THE DEFENCE FUND . The best way to raise a sufficient Defence Fund is to fix upon some particular day npon which ail the Chartists in England and Ireland shall meet simultaneously in their respective localities , and each individual to subscribe at least ONE HALFPENN Y . By this means a sum exceeding £ 8 , 000 ! can be raised in one hour . Patrick O'Higgihs . No . U . North Anne-street , Dublin , Aug . 30 , 1842 .

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      Trial of Joseph Henry Bennett , for Manslaughter . —The trial of Bennett , the surgeon ' s pupil , who was , on Wednesday last , convicted on the Coroner ' s Inquisition for the manslaughter of John Dunwell , by shooting him , as recorded in another column , was fixed , by Lord Denman , to como on before his Lordship the first thing this ( Saturday ) morning . ~ The Trials of the Rioters . —In another column we give the whole of the . trials which had taken place at York up to last night . None of the pri-Loners were at that time sentenced , nor is it expected that any will be until tbe whole of the trials have been , gone through . The pro secuting couniel appear almost ashamed of the business they have in haud , and the Juries , to do them justice , seem as if thoy pron » uaced the verdicts of Guilty with great unwillingness .

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      RECEIPTS OF THE EXECUTIVE FROM AUGUST 23 rd , TO AUGUST 31 st ,

      INCLUSIVE . : £ b d Star Office ... ... ... ... 8 15 10 Nottingham , per Mr . Sweet ... ... 1 13 2 London , per Mr . Wheeler ... ... 0 10 0 Ditto , per Mr . Salmon ... ... 0 I 6 Ditto , per Mr . Keene ... .. 040 Ditto , per Mr . Rogers \ .. ... 0 2 0 Ditto , per Mr . Bird ... ... ... 0 4 0 Rochdale ... ... ... ... 0 10 0 Milnrow ... ... ... ... 0 4 0 Colchester ... ... ... ... 0 19 0 Bristol ... ... ... ... 0 10 0 Leamington ... ... ... ... 0 6 6 Tunstall ... ... ... ... 0 16 8 Northwich ... ... ... ... 0 4 0 Todmorden ... ... ... ... 0 14 0 Daventry ... ... ... ... 0 10 0 Richmond ... ... ... ... 0 2 0

      Stafford ... ... ... ... 0 5 0 Wellingboro' ... 0 10 0 Norwioh ... ... ... ... 0 15 0 Coventry ... ... ... ... 0 16 8 Sunderland ... ... ... ... 0 15 0 A friend , per Mr . Threader ... ... 0 1 0 E . T . and others ... ... ... 0 8 0 St . Ann ' s locality , two month ' s subscriptions ... ... ... ... 0 2 0

      £ 19 13 4 Brother Democrats , —You at once responded to my call , last week , and you have enabled me to meet every demand . You have nobly done your duty to your elected servants . The demand for cards is greater than ever . And now for the assaisin attack ( Mr . O'Brien will excuse the expression ) on my character by " An Old Chartist / ' Mind , I hold Bronterre responsible for that letter . 'Tis his ; or , what is the same , he knows who the writer is , but chooses to take the responsibility on bis own shoulders . So be it . I had imagined that Mr . O'Brien had more gratitude than thus wantonly stab the reputation of a man who hitherto has stood high before bis Chartist brethren .

      I hardly imagined that Bronterre O'Brien would make or father so foul an attack on my character had I been bis worst and bitterest enemy he could not have treated me worse . I never intend reproaching him for my folly in endeavouring to serve him . I will say no more on the subject than this , namely , that if O'Brien had sana mens in sano corpore , be would not have sanctioned such a malignant libel , but

      Nemo mortalium omnibus horis sapit . P . S . I leave both Mr . O'Connor and Dr . M'Douall to square accounts with Mr . O'Brien , satisfied as I am . that the country will judge justly betwixt all parties , and see through the fiendish wish , an attempt of bad men to get good men into prison . I have the honour to t > 3 , Your devoted Brother Chartist , John Campbell . London , 180 , Holborn , Aug . 30 th , 1842 .

      P . S . —Let Mr . Northman , of Bridport , send ma his address ; and , as soon as any person receives cards , I would feel obliged if he would answer the receipt of them ; and I nope that for the future suoh money orders as maybe sent to me will be made payable at the Bloomsbury Post Office , London .

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      provisions of the Leeds Improvement and Burial Aots . He will be responsible for the due execution and proper superintendence of all the Works contemplated by the Acts , and required to be done by » Surveyor . Applications to be made , with Testimonials , &cto the Town Clerk , on or before Monday , tbe 19 th of September . The Salary or Terms upon which the Surveyw twill engage to discharge the duty must be stated l he application . By Order , EDWIN EDDISON , Town Clerk . Leeds , 1 st September , 1842 .

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      Leeds Woollen Markets . —There has been again rather more business doing at tbe Cloth Halls but these places , in fact , form no criterion of the actual state of trade , the system of hawking being now carried to such an enormous extent as almoet entirely to supersede their use as places of business In the warehouses there is not bo much doing at there might be , but on the whole trade is better than it was a few months ago . The entire absence of disturbances in this neighbourhood , has in a great degree tended to restore confidence , and a degree of something like animation . The wool market is not brisk .

      Huddersfield , Market ^ Aug . 30 . —Our market this day was equally bad as any preceding one . There was little demand for any kind of goods , indeed since the commencement of the campaign against low wages every department of business hw gradually grown worse . Shopkeepers feel it materially .

      WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET . Friday , Sep . 2 . —Our arrival to day is moderate of all articles . The market is extremely firm «« Wheat , and we experienced a good sale for Old at an advance of 2 s . par quarter on last week ' s prices i New as yet is scarce , a few samples were shows from vessels near at hand , which brought exfc * rates . Barley nominal . Oats and Shelliag are « 8 before . Beans fully a 3 dear . No variation in other articles . The weather for the last few days has been unsettled , and no great progress made ia har vest . From Lincolnshire to the north we pre « u » fl fully half of the Wheat is yet in the field .

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      O ' CONNOR , Eaq ., ot Hammersmith , ConW Middlesex , by JOSHUA HOBSON , at Mm Pri" ** ing Offices ) Nm . IS and 13 , M « keUtreet , B * gate ; and Published by tbe said Joshua HOBSO » , ( tor the said Fbabgus O'Cqnnoe , ) at hi * D ** ling-house , No . S , Market-street , Briggai »> "j internal Communication existing between 0 > t a \ No . 5 , Market-street , and tha said Noa 1 * " "" 13 , Market-oteeet , Briggate , thusconsHtaHn ** whole of the said Printing and publishing ° one Premises . , All Communications must be addressed , | Post-pal" > J . HOBSON , Northern Star Office Leeds , Saturday . September 3 rd , 28 < %

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      _ 8 ¦ _ THE NORTHERN STAR .

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      HUDDEBSFIELD .-A most Cbuel Case . — A poor weaver , named John Loft , with a wife and two children , reading at Thorp , in the parish of Almondbury , has been very ill for some time , and is at present an out-patient of the Huddersfield Infirmary . He was consequently unable to procure a sufficiency for his family ; yet a demand was made upon him by the vioar tot Easter dues , which he could ( not pay . Law proceedings were instituted , and it now amounts to the sum of twelve shillings , which the poor man is still unable to pay . A seizure has been made , taking his dock and two chairs .

      On Saturday last , a number of lads , who had bean captured by the cavalry , assisted by the specials , and cent to Wakefield for a convenient season , were brought back last Saturday , ana placed before tbe magistrate , charged with having assisted in the late plugging excadition . Six or seven of them were committed to York , to take their trial .

      Wanted , By The Town Council Of Leeds, A Surveyor, Competent To Carry Out Tbe

      WANTED , by the Town Council of Leeds , a SURVEYOR , competent to carry out tbe

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      Leeds : —Phnt©« Fox Tile Proprietor Feargus

      Leeds : —PHnt ©« fox tile Proprietor FEARGUS

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 3, 1842, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct769/page/8/