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NATIONAL PETITION . rpHE COMMITTEE in GLASGOW , engaged 1 in getting up the NATIONAL PETITION , hereby intimate to the Chartists of Scotland , tint they have contracted for a supply of paper for tba National Petition , at the lowest possible raw Towns and Districts in the country will be supply with those sheets , each of which is ruled , ani divided into columns , so as to contain 188 name * , » one pennv farthing each , ( Prime Cost , ) bjr wntuf to Mr . George Ross , Prince ' s-street , falasROft , The Money to be remitted with the order , and lisa Parties sending to pay Postage and Carriage . . The Committee wouid earnestly , beg of the Chartiffl of-Scotland to lose no time in calling »<* " § getting the National Petition adopted , and _ Sheets signed . Glasgow will afford every possiW facility by sending out Deputations to Addres Meetings . By Ordor of Committee , JAMES JACK . Secretary .
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FESTIVAL IN HONOUR OF MR . OASTLER , AT BRADFORD . Tea a few day » £ a * t the Committee appointed to get « p a fertival , at Bradford , 1 » honour of the " Kin ; of toe Factory Cnildren , - or toe •¦ Good Old King , " ( as Mr . Oastler is humorouily but affectionately styled by those who appreciate hi * human * and untiring exertioos , i have been very active and xealou * in their endeavour to make the afiair aaeceed bo as to demonstrate the extent of their esteem and respect On Taewiay afternoon last , the day announced for the festival , the Tempe * ance Hall -wai crowded by gronpj of young and old , Tarring from the youthful admirer to the greyheaded old man , interspersed amongrt whom were not a few of the " sweet blooming yotrng ones ; " and all ware vary respectably attired , ftspedally the females ,
who -were conipicnons for the neatness and elegance of their dress . An sir of cheerfulness and hilarity beamed in the featnret of all , who evidently participated in the pleasures of the festival with great delight- The heart of the " Old King" could not have b « en lighted np -with more pleasing homage bad he been a ' real King , " and they his own subjects , than it would bare been had hi been present to witness the loyalty of his Toluntary lieges on the present occasion . The land of the iUyal Foresters was in attendance , ud B ' ided to the effect of the festival , by playing various enliTt ning pieces before and during tea time . The Temperance Hall is a rather plain and spacious , though somewhat elegant bmldlaf , and was well suited for the
proposes of the party . The whole of the arrangements , which , we were informed , were made by working men , reflected great credit oa the parties . An ample profusion of " the good things" was provided , as far as we oould see , Ivt alL Mr . Oaatlers portrait -was exhibited in THrious places , and »>»« y wore medals , bearing his profile on one side , ud a sketch of his residence on the KTtrse . Before tea commenced , Mr . Auiy gave out a versa of a hymn , " which was very well sung by the company standing . So numerous was the party , that after oho portion had takea tea , they were obliged to give w » y for another . There were between 800 and 7 « 0 persons present . When all had been attended to , and the ; - rockery ware" was removed ,
Mr Actt came forward to say that , as it was necesssry f ' . < some one to preside on the present occasion , he bad great pleunra in " moving that a stanch old friend I the good " Old King ' s , " Mr . Thorns Brooke , hodd Like the chair . ( Load cheers . ) Mr . Spencer seconded the motion , which was cartied unanimously . Mr . Bbooke then took the chair amidst load plaudits . He expressed his pleasure at meeting thea on the present occasion , and he was glad to perceive that h : a friend Mr . Oastler was such a friend with the ladies , as they showed him to be by their presence that evenJDjj . ( Lond cheers . ) He only wished he conld lave >> etn present to have seen it for himself . Th-y wov lu-t to promote the c » ns 3 of benevolence , and in honour of one who often practised it ( Applause . ) He was s-ure he need net mention ihe name of Mr . O&stler as the person to whom he alluded . He hart fonght the baitlof certain class for d th hhad
= a ^ years , an ough e fonght the battle sealousiy , and perhaps vebemently , if he ibe Chairman ) admitted thus much , which his enemi-a hroaebt against him , it was on ! y ssying Mr . Oastler was cot a perfect man . He thought the name < rf O-vsticr was as much connected with the Poor Law andtL- ^ Factory questien , as that of the "hero of a hundred ii ^ hU" was with the battles of Silsmane * and Waterloo . ( Loud applause , ) The Poor Law had met In him a determined opponent . That law was a cruel law , a ; : us-En&lish law , and an unconstitutional law . There Wi been manifested in the recent debates on the xj ' . estion a desire to modify thit law . To whon : were they to attribute that ? To Richard Otetler . sHeai , hear . ) He had no doubt that if it jifsed . it would pass in a different form to what ithao hitherto appeared in . He thought they would do av : 7 with the Commissioners . "With these few remarks , the chairman concluded .
Ti _ r Chaikmas tXen announced that a fcyrrra -wonld be suiig . which had been composed for the occasion by Mr . Aefcroyd-Mr Ackbotd said , if Mr . Oastler had been present , and rft-1 the assembly before him , no doubt it would hare gladdened h ' s heart No one esteemed him more than i-e ( the speaker , ' did , for his exertions on behalf of the w-rking biases , mor » -especially on behalf of the fatter ? rtrildren of this land —( applause)—and for his ifeten ; , ' . 2 t-d « ai in opposing that accursed and tyrnnnieal BrJ , the New Poor Law . What he ( the speaker / had to '' . o was to make a poetical speech , and then they Were vo sicg it H ? re the hymn was sang with much enthusiasm by the audience standing , accompanied by the band .
Mr . AUTT then read tLe address to Mr . Oastler , which expressed deep sympathy with him in his present imprisonment , and a high eulogium upon his past andeav . ars . and " noble and energetic " exertions in opposing i ^ e Poor Law , both in days gone by . and at the present -. line jn the valuable Fleet Papers . " It concludes With 3 . incdjje that tbe addressers -will use every exertion in iheir povrer to promote his interest , and a beanf ^ it ^ shh that God might enable him to persevere in ths : nu able and benevolent work , and overcome all his entunes . The address was cheered throughont , at the end of various sentences . The Band then played " Rule Britannia . "
Mr . Arrr next addressed the assembly for some time ani stated that he had seen such straightforwardness - > f conduct , Each henesty of purpose , such a determination to resist oppression in Mr . Oastler , that he ads . re-1 him now more tiaa erer he had done , ( Hear , hear . i He admired his exertions in the black slavery question , " tut whftt -w » s black slavery compared with the w ; . ite &livery of which such horrible particulars were Mven in the Fleet Papers every wefck ? There was as account of the treatment of the children in Marsha ' . !* s mill , which would make any man ' s heart bleed . There was a tale of a poor factory child , who died easing " its time—iU time , " alluding to the factory , and then gave tp the ghost ( Shame , shame- ) These papers shewed that the treatment of white alaTes ws 3 worse than that of the black slaves in any
psit < .-: ihe world . After a few more remarks , ilr . Auty reil a letter from the Rev . G . S . Bnll , of Birmingham , in reply to an invitation forirarded to him to . utend the festival , which spoke in high terms of iir . Oastltr ' s conduct , and conclnded thua : — " OiiUtr " s lessons will outlive him .- When in the coarse of nature his mother earth shall long have covered what is mortal of him , his recorded anticipations ¦ k- ' iJI bs realised by surrivors , and the senators of Britain wHI sta-cd ai&szed at their 0 ~* w fol ' iy in rejecting his BouEd practical and Scriptural counibL Until legisla-.. ! rs will obey the Word of God , and begin at tba right ^ nu by protecting the wages of the labourer , and guard " as them from the grasp of the speculating or the
avaric : jue capiiaiUt , nothing can go on well—no class can pr ..-per—and no caUoa can continue gxeat , wealthy , l * happy , where the profits of industry are Hascnr > ulxas ! y and onblushinglyfilched from the pocket of the producer to fill the Jew ' s bex . " ( Loud and " longeontin-. itsd chserinj : followed this passage . ) Mr . Anty next proceeded to animadvert upon the New Poor Law , anS u ' .:. ) n the public feeling with regard to tbat mtasuro in Bra . iiiord , in ¦ whica town and nt ^ glibourhood tbey had re : ara--d Guardians opposed- to the law . He was deteraiinad to oppose that law as long as it was on the statute bojfc If tfae " Old King' had never taken up arms against that law , he would never have been in the Fleet p'isoh . He would read a letter he had received from L m that morning . Mr . Auty read as follows -.
—The-Fleet , April l » th , 18 il . Deab Sib , —Accept my liieere thanks fur your kind fiTonr , which I receired this morning . I do a » 3 ure yon that the many tokens of fritndship which I am constantly receiving from all ranks , parries , and sects , and from so many different places , contribute to make Has cell a Bsthel to its prisoner occupant . It was intended to destroy my influence and crosh my principles , butCr » dhas overruled t&e malice of my prood and ignorant fees , and has made my incarceration the stepping to usefulness which I never could have accomplished had I been left at large .
1 pray to God that all my writings , which now are read by the most influential men in England , may be in accordance with Ms holy Word , and that the / may be tbe means of delivering tke poor , oppressed factory children , and their parents , from that itate of misery and degradation into "which , tae ignorance and tbe avarice of their employers have plunged them . I hope also to be useful in releasing-the two ordtrs , which have been made the immediate instruments of my persecution , the clerzy * a » d aristocrac } - } - - from the mists and bonds by which they are enveloped , and in which tkey are bottci . Nay , myfriend , this e » n £ ct ) d cell sf eiB 8 daily to enlarge my heart , and I hope I sliall not be released h « nce , until I have convinced tl ; e icy , btnighteJ , sordid factory masters , that their interest is interwoven with the well-being of all who are engaged in their works . Tes , yes , my heart warms when 1 think of you all , and I begin to think that the day is dawning when the labourer shall take his scriptural plaee at Nature ' s board , and be the first partaker ol its fruits . Qod grant it Amen .
You ask me if I have any suggestion None , save ahii : —Let nothing be done or said which may grieve -or annoy my persecutors . The wax is thtirs , sot mine . Tell all my friend * that they are very dear to me . Remind the children , especially the factory children , that" their king " loves them . I pray for you all , conjtasUy . Pray for me . ' Believe me , nry friend , I am , truly yours , Bich-ibd Oastler . * Bedhead . f ThomldlL
The reading of the letter was accompanied with tre-Bfiadoos applause . It showed , oontina&d the iptaier , that the " good old king" wn as determined as ever he m He would just mention that he had received a note from WakeSeld , and he w&s sere it w ^ uld wans thiox heart * when ha told ttem that there was a majority cf tliirteen apicttthe introduction « f the RuralPolioe into Yorkshire . ( The acnoanoenitut was received with hearty ckeers . ) He then read an extract from the FCeet Faj / cn , in which Mr . Oacti&r acknowledged the receipt of £ 7 5 a . sent np to him from tfco people of Bradford . He ( Mr . A . ) hoped that what would be sent up that evening wouid prove equally agreeable and grstifying t » him . " air . Sp £ ^ -CEE then seconded the address , and icade nuaber of observations npon the exertions t-i Mr .
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Oastler and tbe Bev . Mr . Boll for the factory children , and also npon tbe cfieets of machinery and several other topics , la the coarse of which he was several times cheered by the awembty . The band hew struck np a tane ; after which Mr . Crabteeb , from London , next addressed the company . He bad known Mr . Oastler from the commencement of the agitation respecting the factory system . . He had been in London lately , and had seen Mr . Oastler oa Thursday last , when he said he wished to be remembered t * his Bradford friends—subjects be might call them—and be ( Mr . O . ) said , if he should die in London , be sincerely trusted his bones might be brought down to Yorkshire to be buried . ( Loudcheers ) He ( Mr . Crabtree ) had witnessed the effects of the factory system in America , and be had seen the tears of the
fathers and mothers who wished tbey bad men like Oastler , Bull , and Wood , of Bradford , soch as were in England , to advocate the cause of the factory children there . ( Loud applause . ) Mr . Oastler had never stated in private what he would not do in pHblic , and he would never state that which he did not think was the truth . A gentleman had said to him that day , that he conld not countenance a man who told a lie , meaning that Mr . Oastler had ottered one ; bathe ( Mr . Crabtree ) had told him that Mr . Oastler would not tell a lie . In regard to the factory question , they all knew what Mr . Oastler bad done , but they did cot know , what he had doss in tbe Poor Law question . W \ fcat did the Poor Law Commissioners do ? They sent a number of the agricultural labourers from the rural districts , and thus swamped the manufacturing districts with a
number of unemployed hands , whxh made the condition of the working classes still worse than it was before . He knew of families in the neighbourhood of Kipponden that were living in barns , and had not blankets to cover them with at night , and were lying on nothing but straw . ( Shame , shama ) Oastler had told the tyrants of -Somerset House and the country of this . Let them look at the consequences of these people working at lower wages , and competing with other hands . Whilst Oastler opposed that system , they could not get hold of him—he told the truth about them—* o tbey sent word to Th&ruhill to dismiss him from his service and imprison him , for had it not betn for that , the Poor Law would have been repealed . Be ( Mr . Crafetree ) said it did not not * stand iu a good position . ( Hear , hear , hear . ) Tbey were
told it wonld work in the manufacturing districts . If tjwr ( the meeting ) saw how it operated in these distrta , tfc » y woold be almost ready to tear out ef their booses those who were in favour of It . He had been sent down by Mr . Fieldinf—* geathunaa who had opposed that bill from its conimeq « ement , and who would continue to do so if well supported by the people with numerous petitions . They h » d heard of tbe effects the Poor Law would have on men of good characterbe would tell them what it was . A man of good character , they said , never wonld go into the wgrk '^ ousehe would always manage to keep out Now be had been determined to try the effect of this . He had com .-
to a place in Bedfordshire , adjoining ths estate of Lord John Russell , and had there found a man who had worked litk one master for Bixteen years , which they knew was a character of itself . He had a certificate of his good character . This man , when the old Poor Law was in force , nsed to have some little assistance in the shape of cut-door relief . In consequence of this being withheld , ^ he was ebiiged to break up his small establishment , and dispose of bis little property . He commenced eating his furniture , as bo might Call it , bit by bit He then went to the workhouse , and , after having been there three months , came out again with Via wife and family , who were
" Cast abandoned on tbe world ' s wide stage , And doomed , in scanty poverty to roam . " However , a kind farmer took compassion upon him , and allowed him to go into bis barn . He and hu family remained in the staekgartb fa * it was calle . l in Yorkshire ) for two nights , and their only covering was an old coverlet He went again into the workhouse , and remained there for two more months , and after being there leaves once more , and takes an old cottage , without doors ot windows , and any furniture , and begs a little straw to make beds for himself and family to lie upon . They lie down on these more like does or beasts of any kind , than human beings . His constitution is now broken up , and he goes to a farmer to get work . He gets something to do , and the first or secon-. i night he applies for his Is . 6 d . for his day ' s work ( for he was obliged to get it daily to supply the wants of his family ) when tbe fanner tells Mm he
cant do his work . On the third night he goes , and the farmer says " I dont want yon any more : I won't be bothered with yen . "' After this he goes to the wotkhoo * e and dies . ( Cries of " Shame , shame , " and expressions of deep indignation . ) What be I Mr . Crabtree ; would ask was that short ef murder . ' His wife came out afterwards : poor creature . ' she could not bear to stay where her husband had died . Hut two dsughters leave also ; they are separated from the muther , and she does not know what hxn become of them or -where they are . Such was the effect upon the man of good character : yet Lord John Ku « s ; li had said there was no distinction between the deserving and the undeserving under tbe old law , whilst this had happened und « f the new . He ( Mr . C . ) sincerely hoped they wonld never -permit the law to be introduced into Bradford . ( Tbe speaker then sat down amidst loud cheers , and cries of "We won't . " *)
The Chairman then put the address , and it was unanimously adopted , with the most hearty and unequivocal tokens of approbation . Mr . Acksoyd gave cut another hymn which was sung as before , by the company standing , ar . d partly accompanied by the baud . Three cheers were given at the conclusion . Turve faearcy and enthusiastic cheers were also given for the " good old king . " Mr . Hoslee proposed and Mr . Buckler sectfffed a vote of Uianks to the Chairman , which ha acknowledged in a brief , but appropriate speech . Three cheers were given for the * hirtean majority against the Rural Police ; three more for the Rev . G . S . Bull , of Birmingham ; and three , in conclusion , for the ladies who had honoured Mr . Oastler by attending the festival .
The assembly then dispersed , a little after ten o ' clock , all apparently highly gratified by the evening ' s proceedings .
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RURAL POLICE . MEETING OF THE MAGISTRATES OF THE WEST-RIDING . WAKEFIELD COUBT HOUSE , Tvesdat , April , 13 This being the day appointed for receiving the Report of tie Committee on the question relatiug to the £ stablishir , 6 Et ot the Rural Police in this Riding , the town was thronged from an early hour . The meeting commenced at twelve o ' clock , Lord Whar > cliffe in the chair . The following Magistrates were present : — Tee Kight Hon Lord Wharncliffe ; Matthew Wilson-, Esq . ; Rev . Stuart Corbett , D . D . ; Sir William Amcotts lOttiSby , Bart ; Joseph Scott , Esq . ; B-v . George Chsndler ; Ellis Cunliffe Lister , Esq ., M P . ; Sir F . L . Wood , Bart ; Rev . William Parker ; Kicbard Fonntayne Wilson , Esq . ; R « v . A . MsTaden ; Rav . J .
A . Khodes ; Rev . William Airterson ; Rev . James Landon ; Philip Davies Cooke , Esq . ; Rev . J . T- Horton ; John Plumbe Tempest , Esq . ; C . Beckett , Esq . ; W . JL . F . Scott , Esq . ; J . N . Coulthtrst , Esq . ; Ker . D . R . Currer ; Rev . E . H . Brooksbank ; W . B . Wrightson , Esq ., M . P . ; Rev . George L « wthwaite ; W . R . C . Stansflelrt , Esq ., M . P . j Hornby Ronghsedge , E > q . ; Pbiiip Saltniarshe , Esq . ; Mxtthew Wilson , Juru , Esq . ; Tue Hon . John Stuart Worthy ; John Walerhouse , Esq . ; Charles Wood , Esq ., M . P . ; James Ham&rton , Ssq . ; Andrew Lawson , Esq . ; E . B . Denison , E « q . ; Oliver Farrer , Esq .: James Wm . Farrar , Esf , ; G ^ o . Banks , Esq . ; George Pollard , Esq . ; Rby . H . B . Coake ; Rev . Thomas Catur j T . B . Bosvile , E q . ; George Greaves , E * q .: Godfrey Wentworth , E ? q . ; Jo !) n
Crvssley , Esq . ; We Brock )« hurst , Esq . ; John Taylor , Esq . ; Cha * . John Braudling , Esq . ; J . C . Athorpe . Esq . ; Win . HatQeld , Esq . ; J . Tweedy , Esq . ; J . W . Childers , Esq ., M . P . ; Thos . Wheatley , Esq . ; John Green P-ley , Esq . ; Joseph Holdswortb , Esq . ; H . WHird , E * q . ; Francis Billam , Esq . ; John Thomley , Esq . ; Joseph Annitage , Esq .,- B . N . B . Batty . Esq . ; W . J . ColUnan , Esq . ; W . B . Martin , Esq . ; William Hey , Esq . ; the Hon . Edwin Lascelles ; Charles Winn . Esq . ; William Ellis , Esq . ; J . T . Wharton , Esq . j Juseph Greenwood , Esq . ; Edward Jowitt , Esq . ; Thos . Hall , Esq . ; John K . Kalph , E » q . ; Rawdon Briggs , Esq . ; Cooper Preston , Esq . ; William Hepwonh , Esq . ; Edwin Greenwood , Esq . ; Jsmes Audus , Esq . ; J . T . W . AspinaU , Esq . ; John Rawton , Esq . ; the Right
Hon . Lord Howard ; William Busfeild , E > q ., M . P . ; Thomas Ingleby , Esq . ; John Hague , Esq . ; William Brook , E * q . ; H . B . BeDyon , Esq . ; Wm . Briggs , Esq . j I * . W . Hird , Esq . ; W . N . Nicholson , Esq . ; J . W . Rhodes , Esq . ; G . S . LLiter , Esq . ; Joseph Dont , Esq . ; T . H . Ingham , Eiq . ; H . Stansfeld , Eiq . ; Thomas B \ rkbeck , Esq . ; George Goodman , Esq . ; J . P . C' . apb&m , Esq . ; » . J . Serieantaon , Esq . ; E . Waud , Esq . -, W . B . Ferrand , Esq . ; W . B . Wainman , Eiq . ; James Taylor , E * q . ; Thomas Hague . Etq .: Edwa : d Tew , Esq . ; J . B . G . Elmsall , Esq . ; Matthias Whitshead Esq . ; John Band , Esq . ; Cnarles Hardy , Esq . ; Sir George Armytage , Bart . ; R . Paley , Esq ., M . D . ; J . R . Tennant , Esq . ; H . a Thompson , Esq . ; R . T . Lee , Esq . ; and T . Q . Parker , Esq .
The report being pnt in and read , was as follows : " Report of the Committee appointed on the loth day of February , 1841 , to consider and report how many constablw , in their opinion , ab * nld be appointed in the West-Biding of the County of York , under the Acts of 2 nd and 3 rd Yictoria , cap . 90 , and 3 rd and 4 th Victoria , cap . 88 , and what rates of payment should be made to such eenatablea . " Availing themselves of the Inquiries which were made , and the information which was obtained by the former Committee , appointed on the 9 th cf December last , tbe Committee have come to the conclusion that , in order to provide an adequate number of constables fur tke whole Riding , an addition ot 75 should be made to the number of 400 , which , la tbe opinion of that Committee , wonld have sufficed for the district coloured rad in the second map circulated by them .
" They recommend that 475 constables be the Dumber for which application be made to tbe Secretary of State .
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" They further recommend that the salary of the chief constable be £ 100 a jtta , exduiTe of necessary travelling expence * . I " That the salary of each usittant chief constable be £ 308 a year . "That of each superintendent £ 100 •» year ; inspectors , 4 s . per day ; sergeants , 3 s . ditto ; 1 st class constable * , 18 a per w « ek ; 2 nd ditto , 17 s . ; 3 rd ditto , 16 s . ; clerks , £ 76 per annum . " This report was moved fcyJC . Wood , Esq ., and was seconded by Wit . Lister Fen ton Scott , Esq ., that it should be adopted .
Petition * were then presented from Wetherby , Otley , Burley , Temple Newsome , Hepatonttall , Wadswortb Erringden , Horton , near Bradford , Monk Fryston , Ktrkby Wharf , Addle earn Eceup , Cawood , Rider , Aberford , Bar wick , Lotherton , Garforth , MickleSeld , and Saxton , against the establishing the police in this Riding ; after which a great deal of discussion took place between the gentlemen in favour of the measure and those against it On the motion being put to the meeting that the report be adopted , the numbers were —For the motion , 38 ; against it , 51 . A motion was then made that the Court do now adjourn , when tbe numbers appeared as follow—For the adjournment , 45 ; against it , 40 . Thus the question stands as in the first instance , not to be acted upon at present
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LEEDS BOROUGH SESSIONS . The Easter General Quarter Sessions of the Peace , for this borough , commenced on Monday morning last , before Thomas Flower Ellis , Esq ., Recorder . The following gentlemen were * worn on the
BRAND JURT . Mr . Charles Barr , Commercial-street , banker , Foreman . Mr . Thos . Bell , Boar-lane , oil-merchant . Mr . Wm . Bland , Springh ' eld-plaoe , gentleman . Mr . John Booker , Call-lane , spirit-merchant . Mr . Wm . Braysbaw , Camp-road , dyer . Mr . Jonathau Dickenson , Hunslot-lane , worstedspinner . Mr . Tbomas Holt , East Parade , wool-merchant . Mr- 1 L : ! ry Hood , Blenheim-terrace , irou-fouuder . Mr . Johu WcstHujsal ) , Park-square , wine-merchant . Mr . Tiutf . Lupton , Queeu-stre ^ j , wool-merchant . Mr . Joi . u Maude , Uockiiutham-street ,
stuff-merchant . , . Mr . Wai , Pape , Meadow-laue , cortt-mewhuit , . ; Mr . Tb . O 6 . Sanderson , York-place , corn-factorl Mr . Benj . Slocks , Brunswick-tcrraco ^ woolsijtpler . Mr . Johu Tempest , Holbeck , oilrmerbhant . - Mr . James Thompson , West-bar , stuff-merchant . Mr . Johu W&oe , Call-lmio , woolstapler . Mr . Wm . Woodson , Basiughall-street , merchant . The Clebk of tho Peace having read the usual proclamation against vice and immorality , The Recordeb addresEod the Grand Jury . He said there was very little iu the calendar that called for observation , and hewas tho less disposed to detain them by auy lengthened remarks , because the demands on their time would be unusaally great , in
consequence of the large number ot prisoners tor trial at the present Sessions . He was willing , however , to hope that this was rather to bo attributable to inert asing aotivity of the officers of police , than to any increase of crime among the inhabitants of this great city . The demand upon their time would be very severe , but it would be still more so upon the petiy jury and witnesses . He was sure they would fcive their time cheerfully to the discharge of tho public business ; but in connection with the subject , ho might mention that , in order to obviate ( he uiconvemeuce which might arise from a protracted sessions , a Bill was brought into Parliament ibree or four years ago , by Mr . Stuart Wortley , then Member for Halifax , for empowering the Town
Couaoilfl of Boroughs to represent to the Recorder if any sessions was likely to occupy more than three days , which would authorise tno Recorder to appoint an Assistant Recorder to sit i ' or two days . One object of this Bill , which subsequently became law , was to save expense to the borough , but the eaviug , perhaps , would not be very considerable after pajiug the allowances to the additional officers required . Bui the main object of the Bill was to save tho time of those who were obliged to attend the sessions aa Jurymen and witnesses . This division oi the labour of the Court could only be effected with the sanction of tbe lWn Council , for unless they represented to tho Recorder that the business was likely to occupy more than three days , there
was no power to appoint an Assistant Recorder . He mentioned this matter because it had been supposed that the Bill provided for a permanent officer , whereas it could only be applied for one se&ions at a time , and then only with tbe consent of the Town Council . Referring attain to the eases in the calendar , the Recorder said that it would be found lliat several of the offences were committed whilst the panics were in a state of intoxication ; and with regard to such cases , the law was , that if intoxication proceeded bo far that a man became ignorant of what he was about , and that he did not know his own property or his own pocket from
the property or the packet of his neighbour , if an appropriation of property took place when intoxication proceeded so far , then it certainly was no crime , for there could bo no crime without malice , and there could be no malice if a man did not know what » e was doing , nor where he was . But if a man was on ' y so tar intoxicated , as to excite his spirits , and to make him careless whether he commuted a crime or not , that did not excuse or miti ^ ato the ofleuce , but it was an outrage against the law . Tho Lcarsod Recerder , after some few further remarks , dismissed tho Grand Jury to their room , with a request that they would return a bill as soon as they had found one .
RIOT AND ASSAULT AT HEADINOLET . John Thompson , otherwise Lincoln Jack , a navigator , was charged wub a misdemeanour . Ho was indicted at tbe last Leeds Borough Sessions ( when a true bill was found against him ) along with some others , for a riot , at Headingley , in which a very aggravated assault was committed upon a young man named Cooke . The particulars of the affray appeared in the Star at the time , and the question turned upon the identity of the prisoner , who absconded at the time , aud has only been rec « utly apprehended . The jury , after bearing fully the evidence adduced , fouud a verdict of Guilty , and tht Recorder sentenced him to be imprisoned i ' or five calendar mouths .
JUVENILE OFFfiNDBB . A very diminutive girl , named Isabella Wise , alias Isubeila Southern Wiic , aged only ten years , was inojeted for having stolen two glass bottleR , the property of Mr . Thomas Toller Lucoock . The girl pleaded at first guihy , but it appearing that a child under the a « e of ten years cannot be understood as being capable of knowing what they are about , tho plea was withdrawn , and tbe case was sent to a jury . It appeared that the robbery was committed ac the
begiuning of January , at which time the little girl went into the yard of tho prosecutor , and found her way to the bo : tlo rack , from whfuice she stole two bottles . Sl > e was seen by a man servant , who caused ker to be taken into custody . She had been on «> e before chaTged with felony , aud this led to her committal for this offence . The girl eaid she had been sent by a boy , who offered to give her a penny for what bottles she could get . The jury found her Guilty , and the Recorder sentenced her to bo imprisoned Bix weeks in the borough gaol .
The Sessions have continued daily since their opening , and ttie Court has sat long hours . The calendar contained the names of upwards of one hundred prisoner ?; they were all , however , the usual description of petty felonies , aud nothing presented itself worthy of especial notice . The following sentences were passed : — iMPflisoNnp o * b Year . —Goorge Gregory , 19 , for stealing fourteen yards of ctintoon , the property of Wm . Henry Boli . —Hugh Fellon , for stealing a cheese , the property of John Tatterstall . —George Craven , 21 , for stealing eltven pounds iu money , the property of Charles Wood . —Joseph Mocritt , . 13 , tor stealing a brush , the property of Wm . Thompsett . — Isaiah Dixcu , 23 , for stealing braes , the property of John Dennis and another . Impms © . \ ed Nine Months . —Thomas Walker , 18 , for stealing money , the property of Robert Sieelc .
Imprisoned Six Months . —Anthony Furuiss , for stealing a cheese , the property of Isaac Tate . —Wm . Uoimes , 31 , for stealing a blanket , the property oi Elizabeth Sharp . —James Naylor , 16 , for stealing halters and a brush , the property of Wm . Sharp . — John Johnson , 42 , and James Burns , 23 , for stealing oata , tho properly of Matthew Outhweite and another . —Thomas Wormald , 20 , for stealing sugar , the property of Thomas Wilson and others . —Mary Soliitt , 21 , for stealing Orleans cloth and other articles , the property of Israel Roebuck and another , —Joseph Woolley , 22 , for stealing a watch aud other anioles , the property of John Heaton . —Charles Guthrie , 16 , and Francis Chadwick , 16 , for stealing brass , the property of Peter Fairbairn .
Imprisoned Five * Months . —Wm . Milburn , 16 , stealing a watch and other articles , the property ot John Kaye . —Henry Jackson , 22 , stealing two co » ta , the property of Henry Boldison . —John Linley , 38 , stealing brass , the property of Wm . Bailey Holdsworth and others—Joaepa Ball , 18 , stealing a brass and copper , the property of Joseph Taylor » nd others . —Anthony . Lobley , 18 stealing-parse » nd money , tte property of Margaret Jackson . —John Daniel , 48 , stealing a pair of half-boots , the property of Jonathan Greenwood . —Margaret Morgan , 16 , stealing ear-rings , the property of Mary Robinson . — John Thompson , « ftaj Li&coln Jack , 21 , assault at Headinely , on Robert Coates .
Imprisoned Foub . Months . —Joseph Newiss , 22 , for stealing a hat and other articles , the property ot Samuel Fentemau . — Isabella M'DiveU , 30 , for stealing a kettle , the property of John Mulholland . —Benjamin Hall , 17 , for stealing a . cheese , tk « property of Isaac Tate . —Mary Swales , 24 , for Stealing money , the property of Peter Lcrra . —BeDJunin Taylo ' , 25 . for stealing fowls , the property of Rich . Shaw and Benjamin Idle . —Jane Hick , 15 , for steal *
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ing a tea-pot and other articles , the property o WilliMH Elliott . —George Mor timer , 30 , for stealing a hanckerchief and other articles , the property of Amos Firth . —Robert Weod , 27 , for Btealing four picture frames and other articles , the property of Sarah Teale . —George Bgtber ts , 19 , indicted at last sessions for felony , to which he did not appear . —Wm . Bullough , 18 , for stealing two dresses and other articles , the property of Walter Padget . —Sarah Halfpenny , 17 , for stealing two sheets and other articles , the property of Thomas Selby . luPBisoNSD Three Months . —Mary Ann' Farrar , 19 . for Btealing books , the property of Samuel Johnson . —Michael Spedding , 14 , for stealing money , the property of Samuel Clayton . —Robert Holdeu ,
27 , for stealing fourteen yards of nantoon , the property of William Henry Ball . —John Hailiwell , 33 , for stealing fowls , the property of John Barker . —James Bailey , 35 , and Alfred Field , 26 , for stealing iron , the property of Richard Thaekray . —Geo . Metoalfe , 50 , for stealing lead , the properly of Geo . Dawson . —Martin Doyle , 20 , for Btealing wearing apparel and other articles , the property of John Welch . —John Demayne , 35 , for stealing two blankets and other articles , tha property of Joseph Stevenson .-Eliza Roth well , 20 , for stealing a watch and other articles , the property of George Stead . — Susannah Scott , 30 , stealing money , the property of John Ayrey . —Richard Kirkby , 16 , Btealing braes and copper , the proptrty of Joseph Taylor and
othera . —Isabella Dun wood , 20 , and Aon Tracey , 23 , stealing money , the property of Jonas Binus . — Thomas Moore , 21 , stealing port wine and other articles , the property of Thomas Dowhes and another . —John Kelly , alias Michael M'Dermot , 18 , stealing ham , the property of William Snowden . — Edward Emmerson , 24 , stealing wearing apparel , the property of Alfred Lever . —Joseph Mobs ' ,-24 , stealing chisels , the property of Henry Brown . — Joseph Hatgreaves , 20 , stealing two dresses and other articles , the property of Walter Padget . Imprisoned Two Months . —John Thornton , 21 , Btealing money , the property of John Brook . —Thos . Britton , 18 , Btealing a cloak , the property of Thos . Cooper . —Ann Stott , 45 , Btealing a copper pan , the property of James Shires .
Imprisoned Six Weeks . —Isabella Wise , 10 , stealing bottles , the property of Thos . Luccook . Not Guilty . —Wm . Clarkson , 23 , and Henry Kirk , 84 , stealing sacks and hope , til ? property of Wm . Crwrtw . —Christopher lngledew , 25 , stealing money , th « property of Thomas Spencer . —John Best , 40 , Sarah Best , 44 , Christopher Rayier , 30 , and Elizabeth Rayler , 29 , stealiug onions , the property of John Thornes , and another . —Catherine Bryan , 16 , stealing money , the property of William
Green . —Bridget Carroll , 18 , and Ann Fox , 17 , stealing money , the property of Henry Vause .-r-Abraham Sunley , 22 , stealing iron , the property of Kirkby Fenton . —Joseph Fiadders , 17 , and Richard Penrose , 14 , stealing iron , the property of Jacob Dockray and others . —Wm . Ward , 21 , stealing money and a knife , the property of Thomas Scarbrough . —James . Davis , *' 37 , and Wm . Armstrong , 19 , stealing hay , the property of John Poe . —Matthew Wainwrighc , 18 , and Joseph Laycock , 19 , stealing money the property of George Booth , No Bill . —Edward Smirthwaite , 35 , stealing wearin g apparel , the property of Alfred Lever .
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THE "LEAGUE" J 1 EN . TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTHERN STAR . Sir , —I here send you a short account of the doings of tbe Com Law repealers in Lancaster . On Monday night , April 5 th , their grand demonstration took place—that is , a deputation from Manchester , consisting of Mr . Sijjitb , President , Mr . Cobdeo , and Others , met the electors of Lancaster . The meeting was called by pink circulars , which waa a ticket of adluiision aa veil . The tickets went given mostly to the men employed by the Whig masters , and to those in the factories . I obtained a ticket , but was refused admittance for having opposed them on a previous occasion . Towards tba close ot the meeting , Mr . J . Earl rose to make a few remarks , but was interrupted by Cobden , and grossly insulted by He worth , the Liverpool saint .
On the Tuesday Bight following , a lecture was delivered at the Ship Inn , the Lead-quarter * of the repealers , by the anti-Corn Law lecturer , Mr . Murray . I -went , and challenged him or any other gentleman of the League , to di « cus 3 tho question of the Corn Laws . The lecturer said he made it a rule to discuss with none bat the advocates of the Corn Laws . The landl ord said it was his room , and there should not be k word said in it contrary to their side of the question , and two or three of the party were going to fight for the truth of what he snhi .
In consequence of their refusing to discuss the subject , a meeting was called by the Chartists , which took place in the open air on Good Friday , at two o ' clock in the afternoon , -when I fully exposed the falsehoods and meanness of tke anti-Corn Law League , and proposed that the petition published in the NorUiem Star be adopted by the meeting . Mr . J . Harrison seconded t , and Mr . George Balaton , from Preston , supported it . The petition was carried with only one dissentient
. I have only to add that with the doings of the League the honest men of their own party have become divguited . Yours , &c J . T . Lund . Lancaster , April 12 th , 1841 .
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TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN STAR . so , Harwood-street , Camden Town , 8 th April , 1841 . Dear Sib , —I have received the address yon Iiave forwarded to me . I must , however , decline appending my name to the same , as I cannot subscribe to some ot ' the principles contained therein . For instance , that contained in the first paragraph , as it seems by implication to deny their rights to those who way be supposed not sufficiently educated to make a good use of them , which will at once give a handle to the enemies of the cause , and encourage them to persist in their denial of the people ' s rights . I totally dissent from thfi idea that these rights are to b * based upon any thing but their birth-right qualification as men . Indirectly this would raise us a knowledge
qualification , or a moral qualification , neither of which are legitimate bases of sound constitutional liberties , as they are iu many instances merely relative and referable to the arbitrary standards of other men ' s opinions . As well might we deny the right cf national government to what are called savage tribes , under the plea that that they are too ignorant and self-wiiled to exercise such functions to their own advantage . To look back to History . What is the origin of the Komaii State ? A number of robbers , the outcasts of other states , congregated together and laid . the foundation of an Elective Monarchy , which being based upon the people . at lost won fur the people their rights , while it developed the moral virtues of fortitude , patience , perseverance , and temperance , not as tho cause , but the consequence .
With respect to another paragraph which casts blame npon tbe meetings of the people ; considering the circumstances , 1 urn not disposed to visit them with any harsh censure . I never remember attending any meetings of the people which wtire not orderly conducted , which is more than can be said for the meetings of the other classes ; for example , that called in connection with the Shetiffs of London , 'where Messrs . Hume and Warburtou , &c took so active a part—tho first and only time—1 happened to be present wheu the Riot Act was read . I do not understand what is meant by the allusion to the people " aping the proceedings of » tinselled and corrupt aristocracy , " aa I do not recollect any display beyond what was fairly admissible ; for example , the triumphal ptocmion on the entry of Mr . Collins into Birmingham .
Taking this view of the address as a whole , and observing the secondary position 'which tbe Chatter occupies under the equivocal title of a " National Association of the United Kingdom ,. for promoting the Political and Social Improvement of the People , " I . feel I would not be justified in becoming a member of the proposed Association . " I ani , dear Sir , Tours , Sec , William Vjluebs Sankbt . To Mr Lovett , 183 , Tottenham Court Road .
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Marbiage in High Lifb . —On Tuesday last , at St . George ' s Church , Hanover-square , Lord Mouteagle , to Miss Mary Anne Marshall , eldest daughter of Mr . John Marshal ] , of Hallstead , Cumberland , and of Leeds , flax-spinner . A select circle of friends of both families were present at the ceremony , at which the Rev . Mr . Elliott officiated . In the afternoon , the Noble (!) Lord and lady left townfbr Herts , to pass the honey-moon . * " ...
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BABNSLET . —On Sunday , the 11 th inat , two of the middle class men of this town , one of whom took up arms in the capacity of sp 3 c ' al constable to put down the agitation for tbe Charter , in , the year " 38 , got so intoxicated tb » t on going to St . Gaorge ' s church , it was found necessary to refuse them admittance ; this called forth their Indignation agatntit the door keeper in such a manner that they became surrounded by a number of boys , who enjoyed the sport of seeing the pair frequently fall down ; and when the lads would ask them -where were their swords , ona of them , six leet long , would challenge tbem to fightthese axe the men that aay the working pe « ple are loo ignorant to have the franchiae 1 HATCtlSTB . —On Sunday evening last , Mr . Mitchell , of Stockport , late a student in Chester College , ( alias Castle , ) delivered a very eloquent and instructing lecture on tbe inc onsistency and insincerity of the Corn Law Uepealars , which was warmly a pplaudod throughout , and which gave the greatest satisfaction .
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KBXGrHUEnr . ——Eastsb Mosdat . —Monday being a kind of holiday , in consequence of Easter , this town presented its usual display of elub processions , tea parties , &c . Amongst the former , tbe society of Odd Fellows , deckod oat in their symbolical dresses of leather aprons and white gloves , preceded by a band of musicians in soldiers * jackets , took the most prominent part , and caused a sensation among the woman and children , by raisin * a belief that a party of military had come to raiso reoruits for the Chinese war . Another display of a somewhat different nature was presented to the view of the public in , the pleasure grounds , of the Rector of the parish , where the children and teachers belonging to the National School were
suffered to divert themselves in different / fames and pastimes , after partaking of tea . This annual exhibition , which was established by Mr . Dury , the late Rector , was conducted upon princip les quite in accordance with the piesent classifitd state of society in this country . On one part of the ground were to be seen the sickly-looking children of the poor , rejoicing in their momentary respite from their unnatural lubour in the factories , and whose appearance both in person and apparel bespoke the sad poverty of the parents , by an attempt to make them look clean and decent without having the means to do bo . Another party consisted of the teachers of these poor factory slaws , principaily poor men , who were engaged in playing at ball and other similar amusements . Another group , elevated in a small degree above actual manual labour , formed a select party of their own , and
enjoyed themselves ma similar manner ; while above all , and totally distinct from the general throng , a number of small manufacturers , bankers' clerks , and others lately sprung from the ranks of the labouring class , represented the aristocracy of the town , and condescended to gratify the other inferior mortals by indulging themselves in a game at ball on the same ground . This kind of diversion was continued till evening , aud appeared to afford great pleasure to all parties concerned . —The Chartists opened the Working Man ' s Hail , about six o ' clock in the evening , for the recreation of their members and young persons , iR dancing , singing , and reciting . They were admitted by paying a penny each , for the support of the Hall , and were supplied with all the usual tee-total beverages of a coffee-house at a reasonable rate . The evening was enjoyed in a manner becoming rational and intelligent beings , till about eleven o ' clock .
WASHINGTON . —On Monday evening last , Mr . Paulton delivered a lecture here , and was asked a question by Mr . Seth Travis , a working man , namely , what would be done with the agricultural labourers if the land was thrown out of cultivation , which completely puzzled him . On being challenged to a discussion , he declined to accept it , saying that he did not see that any benefit would accrue therefrom ! . CLAYTON . —Anniversary of the Ancient FoBESTisns . —On Tuesday last , the Ancient Foresters , who hold their Court at the house of Mr . Henry Swain , the Dolphin Inn , Clayton , met to celebrate their eighth anniversary , on which occasion sixty of the members sat down to an excellent dinner , which reflected great credit on their worthy host and hostess ; as soon as the cloth was drawn , tho evening was Bpent in recitations , &c . until a late hour .
Ahjuvebsahy . —On Monday last , the Odd Fellows , who hold their Court at the house of Mr , George Mortimer , the Crown Inn , Horton , celebrated their tenth anniversary , on which occasion above fifty of tho members partook of a substantial dinner , ' which reflected great credit on their hostess ; after the cloth was drawn the evening was spent in recitation and harmony until a late hour . HAXiIFAX . —The Honourable Ordeii of the Peaceful Dove . —The members and officers of this Order , ia the Halifax district , celebrated their district procession , headed by an efficient band of music , from Sowerby Bridge , on Easter Monday . On Eiwter Tuesday , two lodges were opened in
Halifax , by the tame order , one at the King s Arms Inn , where the officers mot at four o ' clock . The whole of the business was gone through by half-paBt six o ' clock ; and an excellent , supper was on the table , to which good things all conspired to do ample justice . Another Lodge was opened by the same officers , who met at the house of Mr . Edward Ramsbottom , the Flowing Tankard ,. Templestreet , Halifax . The business was gone through without the slightest appearance of confusion ; and the officers and newly enrolled members sat down to an excellent supper , provided by Mrs . Ramsbottom . This Lodge was got up by the Most Noble Grand Master in five days . This district has more than doubled its numbers this last year .
HUDDERSFIELD — Coach Accident — On Tuesday afternoon , aa the Loudauawd riuddeTfifieW coach was proceeding between Penietone and HuddemReM , the horses took fright , and a strange person being driving , got off at full speed , and became unmanageable ; when they arrived at New Mill the coach was upfet with a tremendous crash , catching a child in its fall , and so injured it , that it died in about an hour afterwards . Several of the passengers are severely injured ; also the coachman , and they are now laying in a very precario » 5 state .
Sebmohs . —On Sunday last , the Rev . J . R . Stephens preached two sermons ia the New Theatre , Queen-slreet , in the forenoon . Tho place was crowded to excess , and tho audience was greatly delighted . The rev . gentlfmau preached in the evening in the open air , in the Pack Horse yard , tho Theatre not being half large enough to contain even a tithe of the people , who came from all quarters . In the afternoon , Mr . 8 . Rushton delivered a lecture in the above place to a full house . OZaDHAM . —Mr . Henry Smithurst lectured en Sunday , in Grave-street Charter Association Room ,
in tho afternoon , and Mr . James Leech , from Manchester , in the evening ; and , on Monday afternoon , a tea-party was held in the above room , and there wore two hundred and fifty persons sat down to tea . The room was tastefully aecorated with portraits of the various patriots , &c . The company were delighted with a number of songs , recitations , &c , and addresses from varioa 3 parties . The Philanthropic Harmonio Band was in attendance . Three cheers were jjiven for Feargus O'Connor , and the Northern Star , and a vote of thanks to the chairman , and tbe meeting separated a little after eleven o ' clock .
MANCHESTER . —The Hunt ' s Moxuuknt —Pursuant to advertisement , a meeting Was held in the Rev . James Scholefield's Chapel , Every-stroetj Manchester , on the 18 th of August , 1840 , . of the subscribers for the election of a monument to the departed patriot , Henry Hunt , Esq . Mr . William ttobineou was called to the chair , who expressed himself perfectly satisfied with the object for which the meeting was convened , and hoped the Committee would yet be enabled to complete the good work they had so justly begnu . . The Rov . J . Scholefiekl then came forward , aud introduced a drawing of a monument and its probablo expence , and explained to the meeeting , in a most satisfactory manner , his views and wishes respecting its being completed aa
soon as possible . After some further remarks , ia support of Mr . Scholefield's statements , from various members of the Committee , it was agreed that the subscription-books should be examined and brought forward at the next meeting , which Bhoald take place on the 14 th of September . Accordingly , the meeting was held , Mr . PniJip Knight in the chair , when a balance-sheet of all cash received by the Treasurer was read over from the books , and Mr . Scholefield and the subscribers expressed themselves perfectly satisfied with the report . Mr . Scholefield , in a most generous manner , stated to the Committee an < l tho meeting that as there were no prospects of effecting their first intentions ho would give them as much land in his chapel yard as would do ( or
that purpose , if they thought proper to accept it , and it should have all the legal protection that was in his power to give , without any expense to the subscribers . After Mr . S . had explained the nature of his title deed to the land ( freehold ) and , the place ho considered beBt to have it erected for public view , the liberal proposition so kindiy made was well received by t < ic meeting , and agreed to unanimously . The balance sheet was confirmed at the next meeting , which was held on the 2 nd ot" October , Mr . P . Knight in the chair ; when it wa 3 further agreed that all books in the hands of collectors , and all sums of money , if any , in the hands of our neghbouring treasurers , or our country friends , for the abovementioned purpose , should be forwarded to the
treasurer , Mr . Scholefield , or to the secretary , Mr . Abel Hey wood , Oldham-street , that -we might be able to ascertain what amount we had , as soon as possible . The committee wish moat respectfully to inform the subscribers that this report was seat to the Northern Star in October last , but it happened to be mislaid , and did not appear . In conclusion , the committee make another appeal to all true friends in the cause of universal freedom , and more especially to those who have witnessed and known the value Of Mi" . Hunt ' s services whilst he Jived ; and that they will now come forward with heart and band in completing this lasting testimony of
our gratitude ind respect tor the man who laboured so hard for upwardB of thirty years , to deliver his country from tho selfish dominion of both Whig and Tory , and elevate the working classes both politically and socially , upon a footing of free independence , under the shadow of their own vine and tig tree , no man daring to make them afraid . Amount of subscriptions , deducting £ . b . d . expences , as published in Hetherington ' s London Dispatch , Ptbl 3 th , 1836 ' ................... 22 16 7 By cash received Bince the above report 5 2 84
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Balance in hand . ...... £ 27 19 3 J , March 26 th , 1841 . —The committee resolved that the subscribers be requested to meet in Mr . Scholefiold ' a Sohool-room , on tho 10 th of April nex * , at eight o ' clock precisely , to adopt measures lor accomplishing their laudable undertaking . Richard Fieidkn , Chairman . Abel H . eywood , Secretary .
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NOTTINGHAM . —A vacancy havinitoccnn-,, in the representation of Nottinghanj . by the death !* the late member , General Ferguson , tbe Tories S « T invited Mr . Walter , of the Tmw . to contest thVSI ! with Mr . G . G . defl . Larpent , who is brought S * ward by the Radicals . Mr . Walter standsT ™ dt cided Anti-Poor Law . principles , and calculate * »» the support of the Chartiata . The Whi » B « . *? they wish he maj get it /» * ¦ ¦»• BRADFOBD . —War akongm thb Bm SSRS 2 ; Z *™ £ l ^> John ^ GaiaWe S charged before the gistratesat the
ma , Court HonsaT with , assaulting ReubenJHolder , the catch-pen ^ line hawker and bill-sticker . It appeared th&t on the 2 nd of April , Gamble wa& postingjome bills of an uncommon large size , which old Reuben rather covetted , and in . one partionlar instanca was cova ? ing partly a small bill which had been previOud » posted by tha old man , this , and not relishing an , person to have a job but himeelf . BO exasperated bim that a regular fight was the consequence ; naS cans and brushes flew in all directions . The m * gistrates ordered Gamble to pay 2 a . 6 d . and « pences . ¦ *
Profane Swearing . —Same day , Mr . Alfred Warbnrton , manuf « oturer , was charged by M ? NiohollBvnth profane swearing . Mr . jN . apoke t « hearing him swear eleven times , but would on ? r charge him with one He wa 3 fined 2 s . 6 d ., and la , costs . . Fibe— On Saturday morning , about hah ' -pastami o ' clock , the house of Sir . Walker , dealer in dotW &o ., was discovered to be on fire , one of the beam ? the end of which is in the chimney vent , beiag m fire . It w _ as , however , got out without any getiou damage beiog done . Peaceful 1 ) ove . —On Tuesday last , upwards tf 130 members of the No . 1 , Pilot Lodge , of the W nourable order of the Peaceful Dove , sat down to u excellent dinner , at the house of Mr . GreenwmL Albion Inn . ^
Ancient Fobestebs . —On Mmday last , tbaljbm , bers of Count Alfred , No . 149 , of Ancient Por ^ S sat down to a good and substantial dinner , « < J house of Mr . Baxter , the King ' s Arms Inn . ¦
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Cohmodooe Napier . —This Gallant Coanaandei arrived here in the steam-ship , Oriental , tiag iaon . ing , the vessel which brougfit the last I&dta . tnalL She went at once into quarantine , from . wSsS " however , she expects a speedy release , all oabom being well . We are glad to find that arrangenwak are beiug made , undertbe auspices of the East Indit Association , to give , tpfGaliaat Commander a pablij dinner on setting foot once more on his natueshoret —Sunj&i Thursday .
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Leeds Corn Market , Tuesday Apbil 13 . -JJ & arrivals of grain to this day ' s market are larger ^ g | last week . Wheat has been in fair oemand , * t : i » & week ' s prices . Fine Barley has been dall A ^ '* j W other descriptions U . per quarter lower , vaw ^ g £ Beaua have been heavy sale and rather lowtr . _ -m THE AVERAGE PRICES FOB THE VfEU A ENDING April 13 , 1841 . ^ Wheat . Barley . Oats . Rye . Beam . PJ : Jg QT 3 . Qra . Qrs . ^ tb . € b £ . , <§ ffl 4620 1723 476 3 199 _ » £ * £ s . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . £ s . d £ « i- f . J ^ jj 3 3 11 1 13 H 1 4 If 2 2 0 2 1 2 i \ » jM Leeds Cloth MASKETS .-Business , in » U * JlgH Dartments . at Leeiis . is as dull as dull can _ be . ™*
has been very little business done at euaer « , ~ Cloth Halls , and what has been done h asibeen lJ | very nnremnner ning prices . There is scarcely mM thing doing in the warehouses . widM BhadfordSMabkets , Thijbsday , Apwt ¦ » " ^* g Market-There is no better feeling , either as " - ^ « ards prices or demand ; and as there is a "JgB piy of Wool in the market , consumers exerc » g kreat caution in their purchaseeL- JSJS * l The dullness which has prevailed for *? $££ * £ § still continues ; purchases are ma 4 e ^^^ caution , and prices are a little more tavmir m the buycr .-Piecc Market .- !** amount ot' Jfgl done to-day is below aa average , ^^ ^ 1 have effected sales are the most necessito » B , orin ^ whose feai ^ are excited . Fancy goods ^ "gjj . ;^ request , and for such things there is reao > w , prices , however , generally remain farm . . y ^ / -.. , _ TL 1 . r , ^ r ? n > WcnNESPAtl * T _ i'M
14 .-There was a good show of both ^^ m and of both the quality good . Pnces did dm materially for beef from last week , the best o ^ 7 d to 7 id per 1 b ; inferior , 6 d to 7 < 1 . Y " , ^ vetber button sold for 7 | d to 8 id ; ew ^ djgj sheep , 6 id to 7 d . A few cattle and aheep reinwr unsold . -= 2 = 2 ?
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Miadlesex , by JOSHUA H OBSOF , «^^ iBgOffices . Nos . 12 and 13 , Market ^ g » te ; wd PublUhed by the aaU *•« " *!* ( for the said Fbabgdb O'Connok . ) » t " ¦» . ., ling-house , No , 5 , Market-ttMet , Bn ^**' ^ internal Communication existing beWee » ^ No . 5 , Market-street , and tbe « al « i ** | M . # 18 , Market-street . BriggaU ., ^< g * gb whole of the said Printing and Pub . ** " * ^ onePwiuls ** . . ^ ^ l All C ommunications must be addressed , - ( PJ W ^ - J . HOBSOK , No them Star Ofilce , U *<* j Saturday , April 17 , 18 * 1-
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Northern Star (1837-1852), April 17, 1841, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct702/page/8/
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