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—ay CHESTER . —An important meeting -was held I u ae ^ EaU of Sd 6 nce , Campfleld , on Monday craning Xfto hear a lecture to tfcs Trades , T > y Mx . XVCannor « i « tBdons hall 'Was crowded in « yeiy part , and the Speeds derived from it . smonnted to near twenty fjSu ^ il&ongh the . charge to the body of the hall SToSy one penny each . After the cheering , -with * y £ j 3 U . O"Connor was greeted , had snhnded , Mr , ]™^ , le sch was called , to thB chair , and loitfly !^ h 2 i the meeting . Mr . O'Connor upon rising was SSrsa' " » ith the most raptorous cheering . He said f « j isach was pleased to Bee that meeting so was he . vi&o agreed with Mr . Leach when he said that there « u bo donbtbnt there wonldbs a verdict found against ggsi at Iancaster . No doubt they they would be told
gaJPSiey were tried by a jary of their country ; he fuViiot tfispnte that , bat the question was were SjL to be tried by their peers ? "What was the jaasBfigo ! bong tried by their peers ? why their equals ; jjjie Vaildask wer » bankers , esquires , merchanta , jajamnifactnrers , thB peers of working men ? No , jjij gas was the reason that they wonld not hare juagjg flonetbem , If indeed they had to come before tacfi a jary * s tbe one present in that room , then they jgrtit nope to haTB a fair trial It was said that he nj £ O'Connor ) was going down toLanc&ster tobe tried ; jaTirasbe ! No , for he was seasoned , therefore it £ u jiotposable to try him . What was he going to Tanaster far then ? Why , he was going to try the law and the
ji ^ 43 ani league Government flremenioMeneerB . ) He was going to confess that he was a jjBjBiraiorj and that hs had eonspired for the purpose fraHafoS tottie working classes Ore right to live . Mr , j ^ eb had said he -wished that the . Attorney General was £$ at meeting . If the Attorney € teneral was not at gat meeting he ( Mx . O'Connor ) had travelled SOB miles yjj ^ liim on that d&y . He -war going down strong in rc fonj ^ pg of baTing done bis duty to the people , and w tsM not exchange places with the AttorneyggsaJ—ilond and long contained cheering ) . They vjjbjen called npon not to join with any other party ; fc-itsH tell them they conld not unite with any other __ jtj for they were sworn to the Charter . Some
» d > were of opinion that this would injure the cause l ^ iered with them , far he thought it wdold place the Qstea in a pronder position than fiver they weze . ja Bovemment must be wsak that was obliged to ^ oqp to such paltry prosecutions as the present If aq had acted justly t « the people they would have lad netting to fear from conspirators . The canker--wsrm , machinery , was sending the recmiting sergeant imocpi all classes , aye , even monarchy itself was not OSEpt , fia if the people were deprived of the means of jetting a comfortable living , the revenue was sure Jo fall off ilr . Leseh has gone far enough into the gnstioa of tie erila of improvement ; hot Jet us see if veesmot make them dovetail together , and show
tow all are affected by them . The four hundred mefilania that are out of work wore bad hats , " shocking lad bats . " The tailors , bakers , shoitoaiers , and tales , and every other trade , was injured by them frfr <; thrown -npoo the street , and It would continue to ii so u long as the present distribution of the wealth pwdBeed by the labonr and skill of the people con timed , and the shopkeepers would continue to get yone , aye , and so would the Government , until we esald see steam-looms and spinning jennies walking into the shops and purchasing bats , shoes , breeches , teats , sod loaves . ( Tremendous cheers . ) In fact , jbjjDj itself had already felt its effects , for the Prime y-mi « ter had been obliged to go and tell the Qneen
E » t she must give three per cent , out of her basis to jbj herself and the army and navy . And so long as machinery went on improving , he defied fia j » wer of man to keep the system going . Well , Sty-nine innocent men "were to be "tried for the crimes Ssfchsd been committed by other parties . So said the Bowed lords and Commons . The House of Commons TO the highest assembly , in point of law ; from it moated all the laws for the Government of the tomtry . Such being the case , it was a higher authors ? tisn a ; nry of twelve of men . Now , the fact was , & £ Lord 2 roa ? ham , in the Hou&e of Lords , said it vathe members of the league who were the cause of 2 » Isle Jtrike . Xord Francis Eeerton said it was
jaritated to the Tories . Mr . Ferrand said it was sa 2 m £ ry , and Mt Walter said that it was the New Poor 1 st . Now , these Srere the opinions of the Houses rf JsrJjamEnt ; and if Hie twelve men -srere to say that ituthe Chartists , wbaiwonld the country think of Jhm ? Mr . O'Connor then showed , by referring to haSsj . in how -many cases juries had acted the part rfdapots , and also , hew often they had stepped in iet » eeiiiffi oppressors and the oppressed . He then referred to the cruel attack made upon him per-KffiiHy in the House of Commons by the Attorney-Geaeral , and asked if it was net calculated to prejudice the jury against him—{ loud cries of shame ) . Bat ( raiii Mr . O'Connor ) if I was aeqnitted to-morrow , I would just follow the same course that I have ever
done . But it was noUmiy the fifty-nine that were to be tried , but the Sorlhen Star , The Attorney-General Traa going to put down the Star—[ cria of " never , Mver * 5 Oh . ' yes , the Attorney-General can do anyftisg— Icriesof " no ; not put down the Siar"J . He ¦ nsgcrng down to Lancaster prepared with his defence , Hid bAh ade > of the question should be heard . He * w in the beginning of his eleventh year of English PTt » tion ; and he would prove to the Attorney-Genesi , m the oaths cf respectable men , that he had not Jem xa interested agitator ; that he had neveryocketed jiBtiii ^ of the people ' s money ; that he came amongit fian rich , but new fee was poor . He would also tell 8 « a that he had begced out of the people's purse
£ » D , which he ( the Attorney-Gsneralj had pocketed a 1838 fer going down toMonmonth . Mi . O'Connor fid ptb AbingCT a gentle eastigation , and proved to a * afefacSon of the audience that had he not been v psrtiian ^ he wonlJ not have been sent down to w ^ ioainaasions when there were many younger and awfcealthy Judges that eonH have gone . He wonia « Q » people if they had not done their duty * ( Cries « "lM , yes .- ) He had said to James Leach , as they * as . coKiiig to the meeting , that he would rather an brc&en stones on the read than have undergone as labour fiat he had gone threngb ; and not him sone , bat jEany in the Chartist ranks had done the
raa . Beihea r ^ erred to the prosecutions of 1839 , aa told the meeting of the near approach of the re-« s of Peddie and Brook , stating that the Govern-^ Vajpeared io be acting on the plan that as one "KMt sans oatiEother mnst go in . He then told as mssSsf of ae severe sentence that had been s ^ fcasjthe Becor&r of Preston upon poor TattersaU , ^^ rt » o years is ^ risonment to hard labour . Mr . J ^ mMr&m referred to Trades'Unions , andahowed f **^ ol their fsairg in accomplishing the . object f * l *™ a they were . originally formedj that class 2 r ~ . ' * » opposed ta pictecUon of labour ,- jand Fssaa out tbe land , in Hs nsual argumentafive atd *^ ffitmtnner , asde oifiy salvation for this country
*» «» tfflly remedy that eoald be applied to remove -w laiumal evils nnder which wb at present are sufiWr-? ' iiT O' ^^ or retired amid great applause . — ^• Bojls them moved the following resolution : — «« the marked thanks of this meetingare due a ^ ™«* H > y giTen to T . & ihiDcombe , Esq ., for hi * ™ 9 aid patriotic conduct in bringing a motion ^ HHsiotice of Parliament on the 21 st inst , to \ k ? r **^ that an € Eguiry be instituted into the un-^*« mal aid brntal conduct of Chief Baron ~~ t ? » t tie Special Commissions held in Chester *?« Tapoolin the month of October 1842 . and like .
¦* ae ^ oriouB aeventy-four who voted with him on £ * wesson ; and frnihtr , that the above vote of t * f * JSinreited in tte Xorihtiii Star of ntxt Satur-^ ^ -at Eoberts , or Bath , britSy aeconded the patina apolqgiEea for not being able to remain £ * « am , sj 34 r . O'Connor « nd himself had a great aawTSr to da Mt - O'Connor and Mr Boberta j ^ - ^^ ijin followed by the cheers of the people , ^ f ^ sowifterwards addrewed the meeting at Borne ^^ r wMch tbe-asseabiy dispersed . jJ ^ KPORT . —On Sunday evening hut Mr . C . j Jf / teJTered hia farewell address to a large and ££ «* M !* uaiejice . At the conclusion he received ^^ Tote of thanks . 2 ^**«* GBA ! H . —The usual weekly meeting took ii fi ^ X ! ^^^ oatic Chapel , Kce-plfcce , composed Tanous iocauces in i > ctuu £ in
^ fiLfifii ^ gii Ufc ^ rT ™* ^ r- Jamts Sirnmens in the chair . She W ^ i , ^ ° hltiGM " Btre agreed to * " ^ eacb , 5 ^^^ Aotenghsni be rtqnEited to choose a local y 2 zf \ T a view to carry cut the object oi a aaj ^ j * r ?" * Han u » NotSncnam . " " That the it ^ s ^ tteefii ^ are due , and are hereby given , Ss&huv 0 *** ' Esq , for biB Indefatigable exer-Cte *^ e&cse of the working claBBeE . " uJ ^ ttGTON ( seas Notti > ghjlm ) . —A tea 5 a aaT } , ^; * 8 * teld llEre on Tuesday evening last , j ^ Besefit of the political victims who are now W ^^^ cimeiitin Southwell Bcase of Coireefe -m ^^ S * ** iUDare d and twenty sat down Ii ^ lZ ™?* tea . The greatest harmony and good vlT * i « raa £ d , Tha TPTBurt- >> rfTn » . wnnlndprL and the
ftfit ™ o , Mr . Bichard Hankin was called to the "Ibi ^^ ^ efirat toast , which was as follows : — ^^^ ^ onl y source of all legitimate power . " jp ^ Tr- ? * of Calvexton , Tesponded in a powerful klj ^? tt&ciuaed amidst great applause . The next teflj ^ " - f eargta O-Connor , may M » disinterested **• &orS . iS - PP « e * ted by a grateful people . * 3 * n $ « £ wfcfiy reeponaed . The Chairman then fe ^ iti ^* toast , _ -The Northern Star , may that WBt . ^^ 7 * hine more and more resplendent , tDl ^^^^\ ° ignorance , and misery , and degra-* H iJSrt * - inm onr beloved country , and the &-6 . S » s * become euligbteatd , happy , aEd Iree . " 5 * 6 * -. » v 7 ? rf 2 » otfingham , responded in a powerful tomjj ^ w told well on the audience . Dancing then *«^ T ^ *« w » as kept np fill a late hour , when all Bs * ei 7 ' ^ ? paused with the eTening * a entertain-
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XlvEBPOOXi . —Bbuiax Conduct op thb League . —We have just had on © of the most clear demonstrations of the ie& 3 character of the men who profess to have so much sympathy for the working classes that was ever yet prodnced id this town . A large placard was posted npon the walls last week , calling a public meeting of the inhabitants of Liverpool to take into consideration the neoessity of petitioning Parliament for a repeal of the Corn Laws , and to move a vote of thanks to Mr . Gobden for his services in the House of CommonB . Our brave little band of fame Chartists were there ready for the opening of the doors in hope of being able to read faction- a lesson , by undeceiving the working masses
as to the real objects of the profitmongering league . But the league gentlemen seem to feel a consciousness of the Hntruthfulness of their principles and the dishonesty of their purpose , and consequently use every means in their power , whether honourable ornot , in order to evade fair and open discussion When the doors opened , we found that they had already admitted by a private entrance ( of which the Chartists were not acquainted ) a large bod ; of men consisting principally of dock labourers , lumpers , and loungers , who are generally dependent upon the very men who were about to conduct the performance for the evening . These men were packed around and in front of the platform . Mr . Sh « iL ,-a merchant ,
( one of toe masters of these men ) was voted to the chair Dr . Blackburn next addressed the meeting some time ; he moved the petition , which was secondedwhen Mr . W . Jones rose- to propose an amendment , and was just allowed to say "Mr . Chairman . " This was a signal for a row , and the hired mfSans in the front , goaded on by the ' edncated rnffians on the platform , made an attack npon the person of Mr . Jones , struck him , and tore his clothes ; and every one who strove to defend him from their brntal assaults was treated in like manner . Mr . Pearsen , who was at the top of the platform , ( which is a sort of gallery , about ten or twelve seats deep , ) Was knocked down and kicked from the top to the bottom , and sorely hurt . Mr . T . Linsay , while
expressing his disapprobation of their conduct , and requesting fairplay to be given to Mr . J ., was also knocked down and kicked from the top to the bottom of the gallery , and was much hurt ; many others were abused- by them in a similar manner . After the storm had a little subsided , the chairman put it to the meeting whether Mr . Jones should be heard or not ; but , in doing so , he took care first to prejudice the meeting against Mr . J ., by commenting npon what he termed the impropriety of Mr . J . s ' conduct , in attempting to force himself npon that meeting—and , as a matter of course , the vote was against Mr . J ., though some hundreds of hands were held up for him . The League then proceeded with their business . BBADPOBD . —On Monday the Bradford Council met in their Room , Bnterworth ' s Buildings , when the following sums were paid ia for the Defence Fund :- ^ Daisy Hill , 13 s . 6 d ; J . Greenhongh , Is . ; John Borrows , 6 d . ; a few friends in Thompson's Hoases , Is . Id . ; Goodmansend , 3 s . ; Shear Bridge . 2 s . ; Park Lane , Is . lOd . ; White Abbey , 2 s . 2 d . Tne following resolutions were then passed : —** That the gum ef ^ 1 la . be sent to the Defence Fnnd . " " That the books be audited on Sunday next ^ at two o'clock . " ** That Thomas Ibbetson , local lecturer , of Bradford .
is duly recogDizad as a ft and proper person ( he being of good character in Bradford ) , to lecture , and has received credentials from this Council for that purpose . " '' That a balance sheet be drawn up every month and put up in the Council Room , to enable every Councilman to take a copy of the same . " The meeting adjourned to Monday next at seven o ' clock in the evening . A Special Meeting of the Council will be held on Sunday next , at two o ' clock in the afternoon , for the purpose of drawing up a lecturer's plan for the district .
On Wokday the Chartists of Whj& £ 3 > bey met in their room and subscribed 2 s . 2 d . to th ^ General Defence Fund , they adjourned to Monday next at eight o ' clock in the evening . On Stjudat the Chartists of Little Horton met in their room , Park-lane , when one sad tenpence was subscribed to the Defence Fund . The meeting adjourned to Sunday , at ten o ' clock in the morning . On Saturday the Chartists of Daisy Hill met in their Boom , and appointed collectors for the Defence
Fund . The sum of fifteen and sixpence was subscribed . On "Susdat mobnikg the Chartists of Thompson ' s houses met in their room , when a few friends subscribed ope shilling and a . penny for the Defence Fund . They adjourned to Sunday next at ten o ' clock in the forenoon . The Chabtets of Shear Bridge , near Bradford , met on Sunday morning , and appointed collectors who after visiting the few friends in the village , handed in two shiUicgs and sixpence for the Defence Fund .
The Chabtists of Goodmansend met on Saturday evening at the house of William Goldsborough , when three and sixpence was subscribed for the Defence Fund . On Thuskdat last Mr . D . Ross lectured in the large room , Butterworth's-huildings , on the People ' s Charter , the late strike , its originators , and effects arising therefrom . Os Fbtdat evening Mr . Ross lectured in the council room , Bntterworth ' s-bnildings , on Elocution and Roles for Cerrect Reading . The lecture was well attended , and gave general satisfaction . Oh Suhdat Mr . Brown lectured in the council room at two o'clock , on British Slavery ; and at six o ' clock in the evening , on the present position of the people .
Bbabfobd . —On Taesday evening the members of 1 the Co-operative Store met in the council room , Bntterworih ' s-bnildings , and resolved to commence bnsiness withont fnrther delay . Several paid up the j amount of their shares . The meeting adjourned to i Saturday evening at eight o ' clock . Mr . Peddib's liberation Committee met on Toesday evening , when it was resolved that Mt . Peddie "be invited to Bradford on Wednesday next to a soiree . Mr . Wm . Odd y paid the sum of seven and tenpence-half-penny , being the balance of eleven and iwopeace-halfpenny collected for Mr . Fed die ; three and twopence of the whole amount was in the hands of Mr . Burnett . It was resolved that one and seven pence halfpenny paid by Stanningley be added , and ten shillings sent to Beverley , to Mr . Peddie , by ttie 1 * of his liberation .
- g ^ TJTH PETHERTOW , < SOMEBSETSHIBE . )—On Friday . ! 7 th , Mr . C Maunder , of Matlock , lectureo . ^ ^ lD 0 People's Charter . DUdi ^ Y . —2 dr . Samuel Cook has received from Mi Duffle 10 * . ™ addition to the previous sum collected bj hit " * * K « a friends at Tipton , for Mrs . Ellis . t ? a Tt-ssi , tp- T ^—The Chartists of Barnsley held their weekly m && * & in tne Association Room , on Monday niffht a ui * fter the usual rontine of business 2 riO ? ££ X ^ tribntionste theDefenceFand , the propriety of m . *» $ renewed exertions m support of- this fned , «** pressing on the collectors who were appointed u " » ^^ themselves in the gooa came , occupied the m ^^ ° ^ mating wits close . tte
Hin , X ,-Snnday last , . ^ *»¦* ^ Dba * Oat the Rev . Mr . Hill was exp € *** J ^ f tat ^ ^ T at Hull , » sodal cup of tea *« **«> together by the members of the New church * * ° <* ? " u bw of M f ; Hill ' s Chartist friends , as a *** of kindly farewell in the Chapel , Church side . Atout 120 person at down ; the tea was plain and comfortable ; and the ntmost harmony and good fading «* 8 ned throughout thTevening . After the tea , Mr . HiU gave a farewell , Sdress , which was listened to wit * g «' doiert f tention and tbe deepest interest . Thei . " ) Bowing resolution moved by Mr . Barker , seconded by K '*• Cheesman and snorted bv Messrs . West and Arran , ¦* w *_ unanimously aamiranon
adopted :- -That this meeting view w t ® the pnblic services and private characi »<« meJ ^ Wm . Hill ; and we beg to tender him ° * V warm ! r thanks for bis long and arduous exertioi *» P " liberty , and our respectfnl admirati . " ^ f f" " individual and private virtues-, toget « ff WICQ our deep condolence with him under «» P re * sent afflictive bereavement and unjui . \ i * ' secntionj and in the event of his incarcerat " « » e pledge ourselves to aid and comfort , in hiB absent * t »» Church and people , hy all means in our power . " wj Monday evening Mr . West delivered an eloqnent » w * instructive lecture in the Freemasons' Lodge , Myl « Gate , on Banking and the Funding System . He chai - leuged to discussion bnt no one ventured to meet him . vi . A- ^ -n shn vm in the chair , then made an
impreasive appeal to the audience , on the present suffering condition of the community , and the certain increase « f this suffering , in the future , to an extent which neither tongue can express nor mind can conceive ; inferring therefrom the indispensible necessity of every one throwing off all lethargy , and of all giving real proof of tbrir Chartism by not contenting themselves with attending lectures , public meetings , cheenngs , and holding-up of hands , but by becoming active and zealous memberaof . the Kational Charter Association ; and that unless they would do this it was useless to expect the Charter . Mi West , not having met with any opponent on the subject of his lecture , then challenged to discussion on any question connected with the Movement , and especially on the question of Repeal—bnt it was no go .
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BXRXOXNGHiUa . —Public Meeting . —According to announcement a numerous meeting was held at the Mechanic ' s Institute , Great Charles-street , on Monday evening lait . Mr . John Follows was called to the chair . Tixe chairman read the placard calling the meeting , and said he would not trespass on their time , as there were several eloquent advocates of Chartism then present to address them . Ho then called on Mr . Thomas Welsford to address the meeting . —Mr . Welsford said , he stood before them to propose the first resolution , and although some men might feel abashed at addressing so large a number of human beings , yet , he felt it to be bis duty to Btaud forward on that occasion . He had an opportunity of knowing the poverty existing in the town
by having to visit a number of houses to request their signatures to the National Petition . The men of Birmingham had received the credit of carrying the Reform Bill , and as it had failed in accomplishing the freedom of the people , he hoped they would unite to help themselves . The Reform Bill , instead of doing them good , had only increased the number of their tyrants . He would , therefore , move the first resolution for their adoption : — " That this meeting views with indignation the reckless policy of the present Goverpment in their determination to maintain the exclusive authority of a class , and rale inoontempt of the judgment and interest of the millions , who constitute the real power and worth of the state , and
the more especially when its principal minister has repeatedly declared their iheompetenoy to propose any measure of substantial relief to preserve the lives of the thousands in every district . That' the Government having rejected the political claims of three and a half millions of the unenfranchised wealth producers ° f these realms , have proved their determination to govern in defiance of public opinion , and to maintain their illegitimate power by the force of arms , and thereby have virtually absolved the people from all political and moral obligation to their laws and authority ; every hope of redress through their instrumentality being utterly destroyed . This meeting , therefore , resolves to adopt immeaiate measures to reorganise their energies to effect the legislative enactment of the People ' s Charter as the only means of restoring freedom and
happiness to their enslaved and suffering country . " Mr . Alexander Findlay briefly seconded the resolution . Mr . John Mason arose to support tbe resolution , and was loudly cheered . He said , the resolution was one of a most comprehensive nature , for it contained a complete exposition of their grievances . There was no longer any faith to be placed in the Government , as they had treated their applications with unpardonable indifference ; their conduct in this respect being only to be compared with the perfidy of the late Whig administration . The Whigs had an immense majority in the House of Commo . , after being returned to office by the voice . ©' . the people , and instead of making use of their-power for the people ' s benefit , they had basely betrayed their trust . But their dishonesty had recoiled on themselves . They were thrown from office , and bir Robert Peel now held the ! reins of Government .
Yet the Tories had not taken their present position by the consent of the people ; bnt through the power of intimidation and gold—( hear , hear);—and on the hustings , both Whig and Tory united to screen each other ' s rascality . Mr . Mason then proceeded to expose the enormities transacted under the present system , and exhorted all present to join the Chartist Association of Birmingham ; and after castigating the parsons for their mock humanity , he resumed his seat amidst loud cheers . The Chairman then put the motion , which was carried unanimously . Mr . Wm . Smith Lindon , moved the second resolution , and said that after tbe very clever and elaborate address which they had then heard , he should not trespass on their time : bat he could not
avoid expressing his pleasure at the large number who had attended there on that occasion to testify their approval of sterling Chartist principles . He then proceeded to expose the tyranny of the middle classes , and gave a description of the difference between black and white slavery , and called on the meeting to stand up in the dignity of manhood to assert their rights- He concluded by moving the following resolut . on : — " That , as the principles contaiaed in the People's Charter would enable the whole people to rectify the abuses which hate produced the woe and misery to which they have been subjected by the reckless and inhuman conduct of those who have usurped power for their own Aggrandisement , we solemnly pledge ourselves to give our cordial support and assistance to the
Birmingham Chartist Association , and are determined not to hug our chains in silence , bnt will struggle like men to obtain that greatest of all blessings , the happiness of our homes and liberty of our country , and despite of persecution , or the vindictive vengeance of class made law , we Bhall stand firmly by our morto , —the Charter , the whole Charter , and No Surrender . " Mr . Mr . John M'Gee seconded tbe resolution . He said , although not prepared to address them , he felt it to be his duty to come forward on that occasion to impress upon them the necessity of uniting with their fellow men to protect themselves from the misery that awaited them , nnles 3 they bestirred themselves . He would give them a well-known motto : —
" He that would be free , Himself must strike the blow . " Be cordially seconded the resolution . Mr . George White supported the resolution , and was loudly cheered . He dwelt at great length on the injustice of the Government , and exposed the hypocrisy and dishonesty of the middle classes ; and , after some allusion to tbe forthcoming ChartiBt trials , he retired amidst the hearty plaudits of the meeting . The resolution was then put by the Chairman , and carried unanimously . Mr . Edwin . Murless proposed the third resolution , which was . to the following effect : — " That the hearty thanks . of this meeting be given to Thomas Slingsby Duncombe , Esq ., fer his eminent services to the people in bringing before the
House of Commons the bigotted , unjust , and arbitrary proceedings of Lord Abinger at the late Special Commission : and we also express our extreme disgust at the manner in which the Government attempted to justify such indecent and outrageoos conduct , and also for selecting special jurymen from the highest ranks of sooiety to try workiug men , thereby totally destroying the chief bulwark of British liberty , —a fair and impartial jury , — thus adding another proof of their determination to oppress the people , and sacrifice the friends of justice to their veDgeance . " He said that after the lengthy and eloquent addresses
of Hessrs . White and Mason , he wonld not detain them , but would cordially move the resolution . Mr . John Newhouse seconded the motion . Mr . Peter Henley supported the resolution in a clever and appropriate Bpeech , after which it was carried unanimously . —Notice was then given that the names of all willing to join the Association would be taken by persons appointed for that purpose , and 116 names were enrolled in a few minutes , and 26 s . subscribed towards the expences . This meeting , held in the same Hall where Henry Vincent lectured to meagre audiences on the previous week , has proved bejond doubt that Chartism , whole hog Chartism , is in a healthy state in Birmingham .
ABERDEEN . —A public meeting of the inhabitants of Aberdeen was held in the Hall , 38 , George-street , oil the evening of Friday laati to take into consideration the conduct of Lord Abipger at the late Special Cemmission , and also the conduct of the House of Commons in refusing an inquiry into tbe distress of the country , and the cause of tbe late outbreaks . Mr . James Macphewon was called to the chair , who opened the meeting by stating that although Mr . Pancombe ' s motion for inquiry into the conduct of Lord Abinger was lost , and although the meeting should have been held sooner , so as to have atrengthened the hands of Mr . Duncombe , yet the result of it was such as he anticipated would teach that corrupt majority that although they might screen the delinquent , and
stifle inquiries , they could never crush public opinion . Mr . A- M-Donald moved the adoption of a petition to the House of Commons , expressing sympathy for the distress and suffering ef the working classes , and complaining of the conduct of Lord Abinger , in his charges to the jury , calling for inquiry , and if the allegations trere "well grounded , to address to ? * crows , recommending that he be removed from th' e judicial bench , and stripped of tbe ermine which he had disgraced . After being seconded by Mr . Legge , the adoption of the petition was carried unanimously . Mr . Sherran then jaoved . a resolution expressive of extreme regret that tb » House of Commons had refused to inonire into the
distressed state of the country , and the origin of the li \ te outbreaks , and expressing a conviction that such oc cojKoces might again lake place unless their causes vre ^ e detected and removed , and further deprecating in the strongest terms such conduct as nothing short of the grosse'rt iosult and Id justice to an impoverished people , and one- of the many reason * why such an irresponsible legiBlatui * e osghtnot to govern a free and enlightened people . a 5 * . A . Duncan seconded the above , which was carried -unanimously . The whole of the epeakera entered at considerable length into the abuies ef the system , and )>« & np to public reprobation Che legislature , which woure » b impassable barrier to evivytbing calculated to promote tfcs welfare of the oatlon , ot iiWre aso the happiness of man .
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LONDON . — Thb Members of the Storey Council met , agreeably to adjournment , bat , in consequence of the landlord discovering they were Chartists , denied the use of the room , giving the people another proof of the necessity of obtaining places of their own to meet in . The council , acoordingly , held a preliminary meeting , at the Star Coffte house , when it was agreed that they meet in future at the Rotunda , on Sundays , at six o ' clock in the evening . LONDON . —Horn op Plenty , Little Quild-FOB . DSTKEKT , Bloomsbort . —On Sunday evening , Mr . Sewell lectuted on the origin of the Aristocracy . Mr . Ferris also addressed tbe meeting in an eloquent manner , shewing the connection between the aristocracy and the state priesthood . Votes of thanks were given to the Lecturers after and the Chairman , which the meeting ao'journed . ;
Reading —A meeting was held on Monday evening , of the goed and true men of this place , and means were adopted to spread and perfect the organization . An additional sum of 5 s . was voted to the Defence Fond . Lord Abinger . —« A meeting was held on Tuesday evening , at the Dispatch , Bride-lane , Fleet-street , where resolutions were passed thanking Mr . Duncombe for his conduct in regard to this unjust Judge ; and also to Mr . Cleave , for printing in a twopenny pamphlet the speech of Mr . Duncombe , and an abstract of the other speeches delivered upon that occasion , which is caVoulated to do much * £ ood if widely circulated at this particular juncture ^
Bbrmondsey . —A very excellent dissussion on the question , " Would a repeal of the Corn Laws under the present state of the representation be beneficial to the people ? " took place at the Black Eagle , Parishstreet , by tbe members and friends of the Crucifix-lane locality of Chartists . ' Several speeches were delivered by Messrs . Williams ( from America ) , Brown , Roberta , Dunnage , Gatard , and Hart Dr . Epps and Mr . Sidney Smith were invited but did not attend . After a vote of thanks to tbe worthy Chairman , and a collection for the General Defence Fund , the question was adjourned until Monday evening .
Hampstead . — On Monday evening Mr . J . H . Parry delivered an eloquent address to a numerous and respectable audience in the Temperance Hall , on Free Trade and the Charter . Mr . Christopher was voted to the cbair . The Chairman opened the business in a brief manner , and congratulated the Toekiag men of Hampstead on their . perseverance' In tbe good cause , and intwdujed Mr . Parry who * was well received . He spoke for two hours . rsith thrilling eloquence , tearing away tbe mask . of' prejudice from the minds of the middle classes and gave great satisfaction to tbe whole assembly-. ' He concluded his address amidst shouts ot app 3 bUse . The Chairman then invited any person to £ dme forward who had any objection to what the worthy lecturer had stated , but no one appearing , a vote of thanks to him was carried . The same mark of respect being paid to Mr . Christopher for his conduct in the cbair , and the meeting diaptraed .
South London Hall of Science , Blackfriar ' s Road . —In consequence of the dissolution of the Britaunia Coffee House Locality , Waterloo-road , and the Star Coffee House , Union-street , the members of the late localities are requested to attend the meeting of tbe united bodies under the name of the South London , on Monday evening , at the above place ( late Rotunda ) . Chair to be taken at eight o ' clock . Business of importance connected with the trials will be brought forward . China-walk , Lambeth—At tbe weekly meeting of this locality two members were enrolled , and ten shilliuRS was voted to the Victim Defence Fund . The mtmbers are particularly requested to attend next Tuesday , on business of importance .
DEHBY . —A delegate meeting was held in tbe Chartist Room , Willow Row , on Sunday , when several delegates from the different localities were present . Reports of the state of Chartism in each locality were given , from which it appeared that the spirit of Chartism was still flourishing ; but is greatly depressed by the extreme poverty of the people . Arrangements were made for defending Mr . West at the Assizas . Tae probable expences were calculated , and found to be heavy ; but ic is hoped that , by increased exertion , we shall be able to meet the demands . It was resolved that the overplus , should there be any , be given to Mrs . West , if Mr . West be imprisoned ; and should he be acquitted , the overplus to go to the Defence Fund . All monies sent to Mrs . Parry , news-agent , Cheapside , will be thankfully received and dnly acknowledged . NEWCASTLE . —A publio meeting of the
inhabitants ot South Shields was held in the Scarborough Spa , King-street , on Thursday evening last , soon after half-past seven o ' clook . Mr . Gilfillan was unanimously called upon to preside , who briefly opened the proceedings by reading the placard , calling the meeting , which also stated that a petition would bo submitted prior to any discussion takiug place , showing forth the opinion of the inhabitants or South Shields , respecting the late outbreaks . Mr . G . concluded by introducing Mr . Kidd , of Glasgow , who clearly proved to the satisfaction of all present ( none daring to contradict him although the large room was crowded to suffocation ) that nothing could be done to remove the present distress effectually , unless the People ' s Charter was carried into law , and defied any man to come forward and argue the contrary . Mr . K . was cheered throughout his whole lecture . Tne Chairman then introduced Mr .
Sinclair , of Newcastle , who proposed the adoption of the petition , which was seconded by Mr . Carrie , and carried unanimously . It was then agreed that the petition now adopted be signed by tbe Chairman on behalf of the meeting and forwarded to T . S . Dunoombe , Esq ., M . P ., tor presentation . Mr . Kidd lectured in Blaydon on Sunday afternoon , and delivered his farewell lecture , in the Chartist Hall , Goat Inn , Cloth Market , on Sunday evening , after which , a vote of thanks was unanimously tendered to him for the industrious and able manner in which he hadadvanced the principles of Chartism in this Locality .
The Chartists held their weekly business meeting on Monday evening , Mr . Young in the chair . The minutes of tbe previous meeting having been read and confirmed , tbe Secretary reported the various sums which he had received for the defence fund , including four shillings which he received as a second donation from a village where they were so much tyianized over , that although they contributed to everything that was calculated to advance , the cause of true democracy , they never durst give their names . The marfe attached to all donations is L . L . H . G . S . It was then agreed that the Secretary be instructed to remit £ 1 IBs . to Mr . Cleave , for the Defence Fund , requesting him to send baek Circulars to that amount , which they pledge themselves to use every means in their power to sell , and remit the proceeds for the benefit of the victims . Having disposed of some local business , they adjourned . .
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Lambeth Youths , 1 , China Walk . —The members of this Locality are earnestly requested to attend on Sunday next , oa business of the utmost importance . Camberwbll . —Mr . Anderton will lecture at the Cock Inn on Monday evening , when all members belonging to the above locality , are requested to attend . Mr . Wheeler will lecture on Sunday evening , at the Star , Golden-lane . Mr . Wheeler lectures on Monday evening at Bailey ' s Cuffee Rooms , New Compton-street , Broadstreet , Seven Dials , i Mr . Davoc will lecture on Sunday evening , at the Clock House , Castle-street , Leicesier-square .
Birmingham—Mr . White ' s Defence Committee will assemble at the Chartist room , Aston-street , at five o clock on Sunday next , when all persons holding books are requested to attend . Halifax . —On Sunday ( to-morrow ) evening , Mr . Butterley will lecture in the large room , Swska Coppice , at six o ' clock . A Meeting of the local lecturers of this district will be held in the above room , at two o ' clock , in the afternoon , when it is . requested that all will attend . Sibdall . —On Sunday ( to-morrow ) evening , Mr . Mirrow wid preach in tae Association Room , Cinder Hill , at six o ' clock .
Todmobden . —Mr . Cooper , from Manchester , will lecture on Tuesday evening next , in the Odd Fellows ' Hall , at eight o ' clock . Hull—It is intended to hold a tea-party and ball on Mondav evening next , in Mr . Hill ' s Chapel , for the entertainment of Mr . Robert Peddie , on h is liberation from the Beverley " Hell Hole . " Mr . Francis Rush worth , another of the Bradford victims , of 1840 , is also invited .
Manchester . —Spear-Street . —A dancing class is held in this room every Monday and Saturday evening On Sunday afternoon the r oom 1 b opened at two o'clock , for a debating class . A lecture will be delivered on Tuesday evening ; and the monthly meeting will be held on Sunday , ( to-morrow . ) Salford . —There will be a members' meeting in the Chartist Room , Great George-street , on Tuesday evening next , when business of importance will be brought before the members .
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Covrntrt . —A dancing party will be held in the Charter Association Room , Well-street , on Wednesday next , for the benefit of the Victim and Defence Fund . Danoing to commence at seven o ' clock precisely . : Mr . Thomas Ibbotson will visit the foYlomag place during the next week : —Sunday at Preston ; Monday at Wigan ; Tuesday at Hyidley ; Wednesday at Leigh ; Thursday at Chowbent ; Friday at Eccles . . Rochdalk . —Mr . William Dixon , of Manchester , will lecture in tbe Chartist room , > Yorkshire-street , on Sunday noxt ( to-morrow ) at half-past two and six o ' clock . ¦ Bradford . —The Chartists of the Bradford District meeting in the Council Room , are requested to meet on Sunday morning , at ten o ' clook .
Mr . E . Hurlev will lecture ia the Chartist room , at White Abbey , on Monday evening , at eight o'clock . The Chartisk of Middleton Fields will meet in their Room , at the Three Pigeons , on Saturday evening , at sight o ' clock . Os Siwdat next , the Chartists of Great Horton will meet in their lioom , at ten o ' clock in the morning . r A lecture will be delivered to the Chartists of Little Horton , on Sunday morning , at ten o'clock , in their Room , Park-lane , ' Hebdkn Bridge . —Three lectures will be delivered in the Democratic CbapeH Hebden Bridge Lane , on Sunday and Monday next , by Mr . J . R . Cooper , of Manchester ; on Sunday at two o ' clock in the afternoon , and at six in the evening ; and on Monday at eight o ' clock at night .
Sheffield . —On Sunday evening ( to-morrow ) , Mr . Edwin Gill will lecture in the Fig-Tree-lane room , on the " System of Nature , " at half-past seven o ' clock . . On Monday bvening , a public discussion will be held in the above room . * A , Delegate 'Meeting of the Chartists of the West Ridkig of Yorkshire , will be held at eleven o ' clock in the forenoon of Sunday , the 19 ; h of taarch , in the large room of the Co-operative Stores , Dewsbury , for tbe purpose of taking into consideration , matters of the utmost importance to the Chartist body . —Edward Clayton , Secretary .
Holbeck . —Mr . David Ross , of Mauohegcer , will lecture in the Chartist room ^| j > tt Sunday next ; afternoon at half-past two , and evening at half-past six o'clock . 1
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TODMOBDEN .-A . meeting of the freeholders and ratepayers of the townships of Todmorden and Walsden , was held in the Old Church , on Saturday last , for the purpose of nominating twenty men , out of which the magistrates will appoint constables for the ensuing year . The Repealers : and the Tories mustered wonderfully , each party intending to put its own men in nomination ; but after repeated attempts , they did not succeed in nominating a single individual , the Chartists making ! amendments to their motions , and ultimately twenty good and true democrats were elected .
CXiA 7 TOXv . —On Tuesday last a restry meeting waa held at Clayton to nominate a number of persons qualified to fill the office of I constable for the ensuing year . Tbe meeting was attended by about ten persons . They nominated forty jwhom they considered qualified according to rating , ! but some of them in other respects are unable to nil that important situation . State of Trade . —The trade at this place is in a very awkward state—a great many aro entirely destitute of employment , and others are stinted to half their regular work , and some of thu masters have reduced the wages of their workpeople twenty per cent . HUDDEKSFIELD . —On Sunday last , R . Owen , Esq . delivered two lectures in the Hall of Science , illustrative of bis views , which were well received .
SUDBTJRy . —Renewed Attempt to Enforce the Payment of Church Rates . —It may be remembered by some of our readers that in March last , at a vestry meeting held in the parish of St . Peter , in the above town , a Church Rate was laid under circumstances , eb alleged , of great hardship and injustice . A large number of inhabitants having since then refused payment , a selection has been made from among their number , of four persons , Messrs . Higg ( Baptist Minister ) , Barker , Lambert , and C . Must , who , in answer to a aomtnond to that effect appeared before the Magistrates at the Town Hall , on Monday morning last . We can , however , furnish only a eoanty outline of the proceedings , and it would be difficult indeed to convey to ethers a
j'ist idea of the unfairness with which the parties summoned were treated . Mr . Ji F . S . Gooday , solicitor , appeared for Messrs . Lambert , Barker , and Must . Mr . Hjggs undertook the conduct of his own case . Mr . Lambert ' s case came on first . After the usual preliminaries , such as reading the information , &c , Mr . Gooday said he was instructed to object , on behalf of his client , to the Mayor being in the chair , sitting in judgment on this case . on account of his having taken so { active a part in the proceedings of the Vestry Meeting at which the rate was laid . After some altercation on this point , Mr . Gooday consented to waive the objection , and Mr . Syer , the churchwarden , being sworn , proof was demanded of the notice calling the Vestry Meeting .
This gave rise to considerable delay , as the churchwarden had not come prepared , nor even when he had fetched a paper purporting to be the notice , would he undertake to Bay whether it was the notice or not . The posting of the notice being proved , and the notioe itself sworn to by the sexton , Mr . Gooday , took an objection to lit on the ground that it was dated Feb . 27 , 1842 , that being a Sunday , which day it was contrary to legal practice to date any notices upon . A long disoussion here took : place . Mr . Stedman , ( the Town Clerk ) and some of the Magistrates contending that it did not matter that the notice was so dated , and Mr . Gooday declining to proceed further in his client ' s case , as he ( Mr . G . ) was quite content to rest it on the objection raised .
The Magistrates having over-ruicd the objection , decided on an order for payment being made , it being understood that th ' e point would be fnrther disputed in an appeal to the next Quarter Sf ssion , to be holden for tbe borough . The cases of Messrs , Barker and Must were disposed of in a similar manner , with the exception of the addition of proof of partiality in selecting the parishoners to be summoned . During his examination Mr . Syer admitted there were many defaulters to the rate , though he had summoned only four . Mr . Gaoday asked if the Rev . Mr . Wilkinson , tho Minister of the parish , were a defaulter , to which ] Mr . Syer replied "Yes "; admitting , too , that Mr . W . had never paid to a Chuich rate since he ( Mr . S ) had been
Churchwarden , which was three years . Mr . Gooday wished to know why , under these circumstances , Mr . Barker had been summoned and not Mr . Wilkinson ? Mr . Syer answered , " Because Mr . Barker had not paid . " The simplicity of this answer being so apparent , the worthy Mayor endeavoured to assist the hesitating functionary by asking Mr . Gooday for him , * ' Whom should he summon ?" Mr . Gooday answered , " Churchmen as well as Dissenters . " Mr . Higgs being called on , said that if it were allowed him to express his { opinion concerning Church-rates , he would say he abhorred utterly all such exactions . But as proceedings in law on the subjeot paid so little regard to the dictates of conscience , he would confine his attention to
topics whioh would be discussed before the magistrates . He should , therefore , take his stand , first on the unseemliness , to say the least , of Magistrates sitting to adjudicate on a case to which they themselves were parties . He could affirm that several of the Magistrates now present , had taken a warm and active part at the Vestry in the levying of the rate now sued for . He Mr . H . would not easily yield and forego so important an objection . On this a long and stormy discussion ensued , in which the magistrates referred to , expressed ! their determination not to leave the bench . —Mr . Higgs said , if they were willing to lie under so serious an imputation as that of adjudicating on a case to jwhich they themselves were parties he should have no objection to proceed . —Two of the magistrates said they were not unwilling to bear that risk . —It will be impossible to
give a regular account of the remainder of the proceedings , bo many interruptions being made , and such contentions being carried on . The Mayor charged Mr . Higgs with exciting the mind of the public in Sudbury against these rates . Mr . Higgs challenged the Mayor to the proof , though he was happy to hear tho " infection" had spread so widely , and hoped it would spread still wider . Mr . Syer being examined by Mr . H ., refused to say whether | or not the purposes of the Rate had been stated at tbe Vestry Meeting when those purposes had been asked by the parishoners , and admited too , not only that he had never received any payment of a Church Rate from the Rev . Mr . Wilkinson , but had jnot even applied for it . Mr . Higgs here appealed to the Magistrates if they would sanction and support such conduct as this . Why should the Churchwarden select and summon a Dissecting Minister two successive times
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when even the Minister of the very place , for the repairs of which the Rate was laid , had not paid to a Rate tor so long a time—had not even been applied to ? The Rev . Mr . WilkinBon , the clergyman , was entered in the rate-book for 1840 , as well as 1842 , and in each appeared as a defaulter . Why thus screen Mr . Wilkinson and prosecute the Dissenter I Mr . H . said that on the last occasion of his appearing before the magistrates , the latter rebuked the partiality of the Churchwardens , and it was understood that it fihould be abandoned . Wonld , thenthe Magistrates sanction the very same or
, rather worse partiality this yeart He ( . Mx . H . ) waa aware that the Magistrates were not to enquire into the question of the illegality of the rate ( which , were this the proper opportunity , he could satisfactorily prove ) , yet he appealed to the Magistrates that they ought to lend their protection to parishioners against acts of partiality and injustice , especially on this account that the Churchwarden had his remedy against a parishioner refusing payment by theprocessof a Magistrate ' s summons , whereas the parishioners , though well convinced of the illegality for any rate , have no remedy without ifccurriri # the enormous risk and expen so involved in the arbitrary and almost
interminable proceedings in the Ecclesiastical Courts . Mr . Higgs further said , he should take objection to the notice of the Vestry Meeting , as Mr . Gooday had done in behalf of his clients . This case was decided similarly to the other . Our readers may judge from the above of the hard battle being fought in Sudbnry on the subject of Church Rates , and the determination oi the opponents of these imposts . Tue spirit of opposition has indeed spread very rapidly , so that . after but a little more advance , it may fairly be hoped that complete suocess will crown the aims and efforts of those who intend nothing less than to prevent the levying of such Rates altogether . —SuffolkChronicle .
LONDON . —New Court , Wednesday . —Extensive Robbkry . —A Female Cou . vsel . —John Saunders , a sweep , was indicted for stealing a tin box , containing a cheque for £ 250 10 s ., and five sovereigns and a half ,-the property of Mr . Esther Roberts . It- having been intimated that Mr . Peadegrsgt was engaged for the prisoner , the recorder asked the prosecutrix whether she would have counsel . The old lady said she would be her own counsel—( roars of laughter ) . Several witnesses were examined at very great length , from whoso evidence it appeared that the prosecutrix , a verj
eccentric character , lived for many years at EwSf-id , Middlesex , and on the 4 th ult . she employed the prisoner to help her to remove to a new house , after which she gave a house-warming to several of her friends , and before they separated , a tin box , containing a cheque and money to the amount stated in the indictment , was stolen , and suspicion falling on the prisoner , he was given into custody , but the property was not found . Mr . Pendegrast made a very able defence ; the recorder summed up , and ¦ he Jury , after coosnltatiou , returned a verdiot of Not Guilty .
The Attempted Mcrdek at the Auction Mart Tavern . —William Cannel , the | pot boy was indiuted in the Old Court , on Wednesday , for attempting to murder Mrs . Elizabeth Magnus , at the Auction Mart Tavern , in the month of December last . The Jury found the prisoner Guilty , and he was sentenced to fifteen years transportation . Mr . Claxkbon appeared for the prosecution , and Mr . Payne for the prisoner . LEEDS —Stealing Brass . —On Saturday last ,
four lads , named James Lutle , Thomas Stafford , John Raymond , and John Clarkson , were charged with having stolen some brass bushes from a turning lathe , in the shop of Mr . Hattersley , in Top Close . The prisoners were taken while disputing about the division of the money whioh the sale of the brass had produced ; it was sold at Wilkinson ' s shop , in Broadeteps Yard , Marsh-lane , by Little and Clark-Bon , who were sent to Wakefield for two moaths each ; the other two were discharged .
Stealing Meat . —On Saturday last , a yenng man named Jonn Callaghas , was sent to Wakefield for a month , for having stolen a piece of meat from the shop of Mr . Marshall , butcher , Sweet street , Holbeck . Charge of Stabbing . —On Tuesday last , Michael Bulmer ( who was remanded from Monday ) was brought before the bench on a charge of having stabbed a man named Joseph Simpson , The parties
reside at Holbeck , and on Saturday night had a quarrel , owing m > jealousy ; blows were exchanged , and in a souffle Simpson received a cut in the temples , an inch and three quarters loug , and two staba in the left side . Tnere was no knife found , nor could any one be produced who bad seen one used at all ; and the assault having been a serious one , the prisoner was fined £ 6 , or , in default of payment , to be committed to Wakefield for two months . The fine , we understand , was paid .
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On Wednesday morning last , a collision took place on the Manchester and Leeds Railway between two luggage trains , but it was fortunately unattended with loss of life . The engines were nearly smashed to pieces . Ainsworth ' s Magazine . — The number of this amusing Magazine for the present month contains a more than usual variety of contributions , and , what is more to the purpose , most of them are the contributions of people who know what they are about . " Windsor Castle , " by the Editor , forms the most conspicuous feature in the miscellany . The story proceeds with its original vigour , and the incidents thicken as the plot advances ; is is illustrated by Mr . G # Cruikshank in his usual clever manner . A paper called " Town Life of the Restoration , " by Air . R . Bell , will b 3 read with interest . For those who
delight in horrors there is a horrible account of an execution in China , by Mr . F . Leslie , the details of which sufficiently prove that the inhabitants of the Celestial Empire have more barbarism than humanity in their composition and manners . There &rt s&ver&l poetical effusions ; one , a translation from the German by Mr . J . Oxenford , entitled " The Leador ' o Death , " is very excellent ; and some linea by Miss Skeleton will be read with pleasure . A short paper , " The Oath , " by the Baroness Calabrella , is a valuable contribution to the number . la a word , this number is , in all respects , a very excellent one , and will increase tbe reputation which the publication has already acquired from previous port-oup . There is an almost endless diversity of Bubjeots ; something to suit all tastes , muoh to delight , and not a little to instruct . —The Times .
Infringement op the Chimney Sweepers' Act . —C ' autiom to Housekekpkrs . —On Friday last , John Gordon , ( a Bweep ) , and Mrs . Ellen Watson , of Downiug-street , Choriton-upon-Medlook , Manchester , were summoned before D . Maude , and C . J . S . Walker , Esqrs ., at the TownHall , at the instance of Henry Chariton , a sweep , for having knowingly allowed a young boy , an apprentice of Gordon ' s , to ascend a chimney of Mrs . Watson ' s on the 15 th instant , for the purpose of sweeping it , contrary to the provisions 1 of the act of Parliament . From , the evidence of Chariton and another sweep it appeared , that , as they were passing Mrs . Watson ' s house , about six o ' clock on the morning in question , they saw Gordon and his apprentice entering Mrs .
Watson ' s house ; and suspecting the boy was about to be sent up the chimney , after waiting outside for a short timo , they knocked at the door , whioh was locked , but was opened by a servant of Mrs . Watson ' s , to whom they stated they wanted to seethe sweep ; and she , seeing that they were themselves sweeps , admitted them . On their proceeding to tho kitchen , thty found only Gordon and Mrs . Watson there , tr . o boy having ascendtd the chimney , from which ii s shortly descended . Gordon did not appear to the summons ; but Mrs . Watson was convicted in ths penalty of £ o and costs , and a warrant was directed to be issued against Gordon , the magistrates stating they should enforce the penalty in every instance in -ivkioh an infringement of the act was
proved . Prisons for Debtors . —We hear whispers of some contompiaied alteration in the law , whioh is to go the e :-. c-, < c of altogether abolishing arrest for debt . which raay be said indeed to be virtually abolishea now , oxcopt in cases where fraudulent conduct exists or is ivopected . In connection with the subject , howtvxr , we believe there can be no doubt that Sir James Graham , as Secretary of State for the Homo Dep rtment , has expressed his determination , ox rather that of the Government , no longer to permit the confinement of debtors many house of correction , or prj son , other than ia the gaol of the county . Thus , for instance , debtors are now confined in the Preston
House of Correction ; not many certainly ; but their oniifiu' m- ; nt there a . all is atvended with considerable inconvenience , as the prison is found too circumsen bed for its requirements as a place of confinement for criminals . We believe ths debtors there have only a oomajon day-room , a small confined yard , and a common dormitory , so that any change will be an acceptable one to tnem . In connection with the proposed alteration , whioh will of course go to the removal of debtors from every other place of confinement in the county to Lancaster Castle , we believe a meeting of magistrates was held at Lancaster on Monday last , when , owing to its being the first day < rf the assizes , there was a considerable number of magistrates in the town . The meeting waa strictly private , and we have net heard what transpired . —Manchester Guardian .
A Strange Meeting . —Alexandria , February 6 . —A curious meeting took place last month in the desert between Suez and Cairo . A Mr . Fawcett , who arrived here by the Oriental on his way to India , when at Cairo , heard that his brother was expected by that month ' s steamer from Bombay . Tae two brothers had never seen each other , the one being born in England , whilst the elder brother was in India , where he had lived thirty-two years . As the younger Mr . Fawcett was proceeding across the desert on his donkey , he called out to the groups of travellers he met coining from Suez whether Major Fawcett was amongst them , and towards midnight a voice answered to Mr . Fawcett's call , and the two brothers shook hands in the dark ; they both , expressed a wish to see each other ' s face ; but no light was to be had , and the two parties they belonged to having gone on , they were obliged to part again , not having been together more than three or four minutes .
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