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" ^ rtCBESTES . —An important meeting » as held ? fsjll ri Science , C&mpBeld , on Maafaf evening ** l ! bar » lectoe to the Trades , by Mr . O'Connor . ** jjna n * l "tras crowded in every part , aha the 5 ^ JP 5 eiTed from it amounted / to . Bear twenty ^ TjltBOUgh tl » charge to tie body , of the hall ^ Sjr one pecay each . After tJ » cheering , -with *** O'Connor was greeted ^ had subsided , Mi . * Sl 8 * di tu e&llea to the chair , and fcritfly * Stfcs meeting . Mr . O'Connor npon rising vai # ^* j ^ ith the most raptarona cheering . He said STfcsdi iras pleased to see tbat meeting jbo ma he . i ^ BSgreed with ilr . Leach when he said that there \ & doubt but there would be a verdict found against Tj ^ i jancsstei . 2 f o do ubt they they -woold be told were mea oy jury 01 ineir be
r » ^ y a eoaKry ; frsjt : tflspste that , but the question was were " -Sr ' to'te t ** 6 * by ^^ P 6618 * "What was the J Z * Ei olbang tried by their peers ? why their equate ; jjgVtmiaask were hankers , enquires , merchants , S ^ iEufe cturen , the peers of -working men ? 2 * d , 5 Bn > ins the reason that they would not have jns-S &be them , H-indeed they had- to come before ^ jjory as theone present in that room , then they . S » j « pB-tohaja ' a-fsS * taiil . " It w * a saia that he 1 Sot&mpi } waa going down toianeaster lobe tried 5 ) Swiisl Wo , for he "was seasoned , therefore it-^ jotpossible to try him . -What "was "he going to ¦ Rosier for then" ? Why , he was going to try the lAgisn LMrLeague and the Government . ( Tremen- \ S ^ rt } Be was going to confess that he was a ! -a ^ ator ; and that he had conspired for the purpose f % && % tothe ^ coiting d&rae * * he Tight io lira . Mi . i ^ b » d said he wished that the Attorney GenaaHraa I !» 2 aJ seedsg . If the Attorney General waa not at j ft ^ B ^ ns he { Hi- O'Connor } had travelled 200 miles j ^ Sb on tint day . He was going down strong in ] paenosnesj of hsTing done his dnty to tie people , and j ^ taild not txchange places -with the Attorney-i sggi—[ loud and long continued cheering ) . They wjest called upon not to Join with any other party ; j ^ jtaiatfcfl them they conld not unite with any other j « j , Jar they "were sworn to the ( Starter . Some ! Jj jgVEie of opinion that this would injure the causa , j § 5 ^ Ed with them , f « r he thought it would place the jjjjjsj in a prouder position than ever they were , i ¦ y SoTsntmtiit must be wsak that was obliged to I p « to such paltry prosecutions as the present . If ! gj lad acted justly te the people they would haTe J jjj jgjthiEg to fear from conspirators . The canker- j j ^ jsatiiicBy . was sending the recruiting sergeant j jScj ^ iU elites , aye , even monarchy itself was not j gaspi , loraf the people were deprived of the means j i fts&at » . COTjfortfcble liTing , the Te * venue -was xare I fefsDtff ^ r > Xesch has gone far enough into the ] f ^ ian of the etUb of improTement j hut let us see 1 1710221101 mike them dovetail together , and show i jjtj 2 xisafect £ d by them . The four hundred me- j * anr * 2 iat are ont of woii -wore had hats , " sboefciBg j ^ a lats . " Tha tailors , bakers , shoemakers , and i jEJai , * nd eTery other trade , -was injured by them jeq ficown upon the street , and it would continne to : jtB salon ? as the present distribution of the wealth y pissed iy the labour and skill of the people conti-i sai lad the shopkeepers would -continue to get ] keb , sye , and so would the GoTernment , until we : sM ses itesm-looms and spinning jennies walking ' as the ihc-pa and purchasiiig hats , shoes , breeches ,. ail , and loaves . ( Tremendous cheers . ) In fact , ' xjiij itsdf tad already felt its effects , for the Prime j 3 &aSer had beea x > W % ed to go and tell the Qneen ] H she must give three p « cent , out of her izsa to p « y herself and ihe * rmy and navy . ' iii s kffig as machinery w ^ ent on improving , he defied b $ *» er of man to keep the system going . Well , £ T- £ 2 » iiajoeeat men were to be tiled for the crimes biiad been committed by other parties- So said the la * cf lords and Commons . The House of Commons B ij » Mgfcest assembly , in point of law ; from it
Earned all the laws fcr the Government of the SE 2 y . Such being the case , it was a higher authorjSmajnryof twrfve of men . ITow , the fact was , & lord Brougham , in the Hou&e of Lords , said it la is members of the League who were the cause of it Me strike . Lord Prands Egerton said it was c 2 cted to the Tories . Mr . Ferrand said it was Bfesrj , and Hi . "Walter said that it was the If ew 2 » la » . 2 > ow , these weie the of inicniB of the Houses Ogfisroent ; and if the tw&tve . naen were to say that i » s the Chartists , -what -would the country think of tei 3 fr . O'Connor then shewed , by referring to fcnj , m how many cases jurifiB had acted the part < spots , and also , "hew often they had stepped in
tesEtthe oppressors and the oppressed . He then Efe-s 3 to the creel attack made upon him per-Bj 3 j m ths "House of Commoos by the Attorney tema , snS aaked if it -was net calculated fepftjafieelhejnry against Km—doud cries of shame ) ii ( ssidMi . O'Connor ) if I was acquitted to-morrow , IvcdijBjX IdIIow the same course that I have ever kit * . Bui it was not only the fifty-nine that were to be Sried , bit the SorDiem Star . The Attorney-General ris | t < % to put down the Star—( eris cf " never , ina *) Ob ' , jes , tie Attorney-General can do any-Sasf—Jcrkjof "no ; not put down the Siar"J . He til $ omg floTn to T > nrfi « tfr prfpared Ttith his defesee , b 3 i ^ i ages of tbe question should he heard . He
th m flie begmniEg of his eleventh year of English iSJJs&Dj snd he wcnld prove to the Attorney-Genea ^ at Us oaths of respectable men , that be had not tea sb interested agitator ; that he had never pocketed i 5 san 2 i £ o ? the people ' s money ; that he came amongst Sss nsh , but new he was poor . He -would also teD Ssi flat he had begced out of the people ' s purse iSi ,- » Meh he ( the Attorney-General ) bad pocketed ilS 29 fa going down to Monmouth . Mr . O'Connor 2 a sire Abinger a genUe castigation , and proved to it B&f&ction of the audience that had he not been i > uffin he would not have been sent down to in Cbaunjsaons when there were many younger and » sslsj 2 ifcT JndgBs that couli have gone . He would
> i 1 iepecpleif they had not done their duty ? { Cries ** Ta , yts . " ) He had said to James Leach , as they ^ ommg to -the meeting , that be Tronld rathe ? SftiffDla ) stonea on the road than Ibvb undergone ^ - iioar tiat he had gone through j * nd not him Kse , but many in the Chartist ranks had done tbe **»• He then rtfeired to the prosecutions of 2839 , * 2 fcaa tbe meetirg of the near approach of the re-* ad Peddle asd Brook , stating that the Qovern-* tt lppeared to be acting on the plan that as one fleams out another most go in- He then told a sst&j ? of the seyete sentence that had been
*^ f by tie Recorder cf Preston upon pool Taltetsall , ?^ i two years imprisonment to hard labour . Mr . r ^^ o then referred to Trades' Unions , and showed jk ^ e-of their failing in accomplishing the olgect ^^^ they were o riginally formea ; ttat class ^ SssScn "sras epposed to piotecti on of labour ; and ^* « ont the land , in H ^» usaal argumentative snd ^ jcnj manner , as tbe only salvation for this country *• « 6 only remedy -asat could be applied to remove * BSkcal evils uniier which we at present aie seffcr-?¦ 3 ir O'Connor retired amid great applause — ^ ft « l « than nioTed tbe foliowing resolution : —
'ifiibiniajkfcd thanks of this meeting are due end ;* ~» % ^ Tcn to T . S . Durcombe , £ sq ., for his •^ J " ** I * triotic eoaenct in bringing a motion ** p the notice of Parliament on the 2 Ut irst , to tbe ^ fias thit an erquiry be in £ ti ; uted into the ud-^^ fioiial and brutal condnct of Cbifef Baron ^ 5 it t te Special Commissions held in Chester ^ taapool iu the month cf October 18 A 2 , and like--J " * glorious seventy-four who voted with him on f * oseeoi ; and Inrther , that the above vole of fP ^ i be inserted in the XorOiem Star of next Satur-^^ Ht Bobtrts , of Bath , biiefiy seconded the Sj ^* *! apologised for not Iwang able to Temain to da il Mr
2 **^* 0 ** r . O'Connor and Roberts ijft ? * ^^ ftliliOTf * fl by the cheers rf tbe people . ^^^ toirafierwards acdressed the meeting at some ¦^^> Itet -which the assenibiy dispersed . \ 2 ^ ^ P 0 RT . —On Snnday evening last Mr . a ; ^ *^^ O £ d las farewej ] addr ^ s to s large and _ 5 ^**^» iaiei . ce . At tte conclusion he received . Cr ^ Ej vote-of tiianks . ; O ^ DfGBABI . —Tbe nsual weekly meeting took \ * & £ ** ^ HEocratic ChapeL Rice-place , composed j ti ^? a * tim t ^ " ^ ri 0118 localifies in Nottingham v **' ^ 2 Sz . Jiines Simmons in the chair , fbe ^^« resointions were agreed to , " That each ' ^^ ai Kt , ttin 2 bam be rtquetted to choose a local
j ^ * Uei'B Hall in If ottineham- " " That the it l ~* « meetiEs are due , and ara hereby giv en , S ^ Ji ^ coaibe , Esq ., for his indefaHgable tier- < ^» e cause of tbe working dasses . " } ^ r ^^ BTON i neae . NOTTrxGHAH ) . —A tea ! *« ^^ I 1 ' ^ kfcld **** on T 1168 ^^ evening last , ] * - fcaeEt of the political victims -who are now ! ^^ aipriscninentin Sonlbwell Hfuse of Correc- j « a e ^ ^ rf ODB hilDdred a ^ d twenty sat dt > wD : ^^^^ est tea . Tbe greatest harmony and good fe l ^^ Sfi The repast being concluded , and the ' ^ - ^ sted , iir . Riiiard 'na r'V ! n was called to fbe 1 » £ -Be read the first toast which was as follows : — i only
^ S ^!?^ tbe source cl all legitimate power . " ^ ** &it oa , of Calvertca ) , responded in a powerful j £ *| Msfi toEduaed amidst great applause . The ue * % ^ j Hr- "TFeargns O'Connor , may his dirinterested ^ , ^ J « duly ajppreciated iy a grateful people . " jt ^^ Pa br ^ fiy responded . The Chairmen then bi gg T «« t toasv- ^ 'The Northern Star , may that ejjjj ^ JBsry shin ? more and idoib xesylendent , till ^ a V ^? oI igEC * *^ and misery , and degra-¦^ igj ^ basbbed frcnr oor beloved country , and tbe ^ f ^ become eulishtaoed , happy , and free . " t fcgj L ~ y ^ ' 2 f otKngham , responded in b pov ? erful ft ^ t j ^ li told well on tbe audience . Daccing then && £ **?> ^ ad was kEpt np till s late bonr . -wben afl l& aj ^ p wjiij gratified -ffitb the iTening ' s ent ^ feiu-
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! ! | ¦ MVpiPOOXi . —BHTrrAi , Conduct of thb Lkagob . —we hwe just ted , one of tbe most clear demonstrations of the « aJ character of the men who ' pr ofessto have so nmeh sympathy for the working classeB that was ever . yet produced in this town . A l&rge placard was posted upon the walla last week , calling a public meeting of the inhabitants of Liverl » ol to take into consideration the necessity of petitioning Parliament for a repeal of the Cam Laws , and to move a vote of thanks to Mr . Cobden for his services in the House of Commons . Our brave-fitAle band of true jChartistB were there ready for * iie > opening of the doors in hope of beinj ? able to read faction a lesson , by undeceiving the working masses as to the real objects of the profiunongerjng league * But the league gentlemen seam to feel a consciousness of the Tintrttthfalness of their principles . and the dishonesty , of their purpose , " and consequently nse every-means in their power , whether honourable ornot , in order to evade fair and open discussion . When the doors opened , we found thai they had already admitted by -a private entrance ( of which the Chartiste were not acquainted ) & large body of men consisting piinlapally 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 « l , a merchant , ( oneof the masters of thesemen ) -sras voted 10 the chair . Dr . Blackburn next addressed the meeting some time i he moved the petition , which was seconded- — when Mr . W . Jones rose to" propose an amendment and was just allowed to say ** Mr . Chairman . " This was a sigfial fora row , and the hired ruffianB ^ n the front , goaded on by the educated ruffians on the platform , made an attack upon the person of Mr . Jones , struck him , and tore his clothes ; and every one who strove to defend him from their brutal assaults was treated in like manner . Mr . Pears » n , who was at the top of the platform , ( which 18 » sort of gallery , about xen or twelve seats deep , ) was knocked down and kicked from the top to the bottom , and sorely hurl . 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 , be took care first to prf judice the meeting against Mr . J ., by commenting upon what he termed the impropriety of Mr . J-s conduct In attempting to force himself upon 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 bnsiness . BRADFORD . —Oa Monday the Bradford Council met in their Room , Buterworth's Buildings , when the following sums were paid in for the Defence Fund : —Daisy ' Hill , 13 s . 6 d ; J . Grceahongh , Is . ; John Borrows , 6 d . ; & few friends in Thompson ' s Houses , Is . Id . ; Goodmansend , 3 s . ; Shear Bridge . 2 s . ; Park Lane ; Is . lOd . ; While Abbey , 2 s . 2 d . Tbe I following resolutions were then passed : —** That the sum of £ 1 Is . be sent to the Defence Fund . " That . the books be audited on Sunday next * at two o ' clock . ' ; " That Thomas Ibbetson , local lecturer , of Bradford , < is duly recognizsd as a fit and proper person ( he ¦ bring 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 aid put up in the Council Room , to enable ¦ every Councilman to lake a copy of the same . " The meeting adjourned to Monday next at seven o ' clock in the evening . A Special Meeting of the Conncil , will he held on Sunday next , at two o ' clock in the afternoon ^ for the purpose of drawing up a lecturer ' s ' plan for the district . *
j Oh Mom > ai the ChaniEts of White Abbey met in ; their room and subscribed 2 a . 2 d . to the General De-; fence Fund , they adjourned to Monday next at eight j o ' clock in the evening . \ Oh Sttsdat the Chartists of Little Horton met in their room , Park-lane , when one and tenpence was ; subscribed to the Defence Fund . The meeting ' ¦ adjourned to Sunday , at ten o ' clock in the momj mg . i Oh Saturday ihe Chartists of Daisy Hill met in ! their Room , and appointed collectors for the Defence j Fund . The sum of fifteen and sixpence was 1 subscribed ; ^ *"
On Sdsbat McmjUKG the Chartists of Thompson ' s houses met in their room , when a few friends sub-£ cr ibed "" one shilling an J a penny for the Defence Fund ; They adjourned to Sunday next at ton o'ciock in the forenoon . The Chabtists of Shear Bridge , near Bradford , met on Sunday morning , and _ appointed collectors who after visiting the few frienos in the village , handed in two shillings and sixpence for the Defence Fund . The Chabtists of Goodman ^ nd met on Saturday evening at the house of William Goldsborough , when three and sixpence was subscribed for the Defence Fund . Os Thcxsdat last Mr . D . Ross lectured in the large room , Bntterworth ' s-buildings , on the People ' s Charter , the late strike , its originators , and effects arising therefrom .
Os Fbidat evening Mr . Ross lectured in the council room , BBtterworth ' s-bnildings , on Elocution and Rules for - Correct Reading . Tbe lecture was well attended , and gave general satisfaction . On Sunday Mr . Brown lectured in the conncil room at two o'clock , on British Slavery ; and at six o'clock in the evening , on the present position of the people . Bejldfobd . —On Taesday evening the members of the Co-operative Store met in the council room , Bulterworth ' s-bnildings , and resolved to commence business withont further delay . Several paid up the amount of their shares . The meeting adjourned to Saturday evening at eight o ' clock .
Mr . Pctdib ' s liberaxion Committee met on Tuesday evening , when it was resolved that Mr . Peddie be invited to Bradford on Wednesday next to a soiree , Mr . Wm . Oddy paid the sum of seven and tenpence * half-penny , being the balance of eleven and twopence-halfpenny -collected for Mr . Peddie ; three and twopence pf the whole amount was in tbe bands 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 ike day of his liberation . SCUTE PETHERTO 1 T , ( SoMFBSKrsHlBE . )—On Fr iday , the 17 th , Mr- C . Mannder , of Matlock , lectured here on the People ' s Charter .
DTTDLEY . —Mr . Samuel Cook has received from Mr . I ) v&e 10 s . in addition to tbe previous sum collected by him . from friends at Tipton , for Mrs . Ellis . BARNSLEY . —The Chartists of Barnsl . ^ v held their weekly meeting in the Association Ro . im , on Monday night , and after the usual rontine of bn .- 'iness and the receiving contributions te the Defence F und , tbe propriei j of making renewed exertions in fc ^ P " port of this fund , and pressing on the collectors who were appointed to exert themselves in the goo a cause , ocenpied the attention of the meeting to its close .
HTJX . Ii—Sunday last , being the last Sabbath that tbe Rev . 34 r . Hill was expected to spend for some time at Bull , a eoeial cup of tea was taken together by the members of the New church , and a number of Mr . BilPs Chartist friends , as a sort of kindly farewell in tbe Chapel , 43 bnrcb side . About 120 persons Bat down ; tbe tea was plain and comfortable ; and tbe utmost harmony and good feeling reigned throughout tbeevening . After tbe tea , Mr . Hill gave a farewell , address , which was listened to with tbe closest attention and the deepest interest . The following resolution moved hy Sir . Barker , seconded by Mr . Cbeesman and supported by Messrs . West and Arran , was unanimously adopted : — " That this meeting view with admiration of tbe
tbe public services and private character Rev . Wm . TKH ; and we beg to tender him our warmest thanks for his long and arduous exertions lot public liberty , and our respectful admiration of his individual and private virtnes ; together with our deep condolence with him under his pre sent tfflictive bereavement and unjust persecution ; and in tbe event of bis incarceration we pledge ourselves to aid and comfort , in bis absence , his Cburch and people , by all means in our powejr . " On Monday « venisg Mr . West delivered an eloquent and instructive lecture in the Freemasons' Lodge , Myton Gate , on Banking and ihe Funding System . He chal lenged to discussion but no one ventured to meet him . chairthen made im
Mr Arran , who was in tbe , an - pressive appeal to tbe audience , on tbe present suffering condition of the commnnity , and "the certain increase ^ * f this suffering , in the future , to an extent which neither tongue can express nor mind can conceive ; inferring therefrom tbe indispenrible necessity of everyone throwing off afl lethargy , and of all giving real proof of their Chartism by not contenting themselves with attending lectures , public meetings , cbeerings , and holding-np of hands , but by becoming active and zealous members of tbe National Charter Association ; and that unless they would do this it was useless to expect the Charter . Mr . West , not having met with any opponent on the subject of bis lecture , thendnUtsged to discussion on any question connected with the Movement , and Special } m tte question of Bepeal-but it waa no go .
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BiamxN GHAM . —Public Meeting . —According to announcement a numerous meetingt-jvsas held at the Mechanic ' s Institute , Gre $ ' Charles-street , " on Monday evening last . Mr . Jahn Follows was called to the ohair . The chairman read the placard calling the meeting , and said he wbnld not trespass on their time , as there were several eloquent advocates of , Chartism then present to address them . He then called on Mr . Thomas Welsford to address tbe meeting . —Mr , Welsferd eaid , he ertpod before them to propose the first resolution , ; and - . aUhongh some men might feel abashed at addressing eo large a number of human being 8 , yet , h « , feljR ^ to be his duty to stand forward on that occasions : He had an opportunity of knowing the poverty existing in the town
, by having to visit a number of houses to request their signatures te the National Petition . The men of Birmingham had received the credit of carrying the Reform Bill , and as it bad 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 : — " Thatthi 9 meeting views with indignation the reckless polioy of the present Government in their determination to maintain the exclusive authority of a olasB , and rule in contempt of the judgment and interest of the miJlions , who cousUtutetheieal -power and worth of thestate ^ an d its
toe more « g » etalJj ^ rhen principal minister has repeatedly declared their Incompeteno ; 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 of 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 , resolve 3 to adopt immeaiate measures to reorganise their energies to
effect tbe 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 the resolution , and was loudly cheered , lie 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 Commons , after being returned to office by the voice of 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 i » ir Robert Peel now held the reins of Government . Yet the Tories had not taken their present position by the consent of the people ; but through the power oi intimidation and gold—( hear , hear);—and on the hustings , both Whig aud 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 Charti&t 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 landon , moved the second reBolutiOD , and said that after the very clever aud elaborate address which they had then heard , he should not trespass on their time ; but 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 tbe meeting to stand up in the dignity of manhood to assert their rights . He concluded by moving the following resolution : — " That , as the principles contained in the People ' s Charter would enable the whole people to rectify the abuses which have 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 , but will struggle like men to obtainiithat greatest of all blessings , the happiness of our homes and liberty of our country , aud despite of persecution , or the vindictive vengeance of class made law , we shall stand firmly by our motto , —the Charter , the whole Charter , and No Surrender . " Mr . Mr . John M'Gee seconded the 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 nniting with their fellow men to protect themselves from the misery that awaited them , unless they bestirred themselves . He would give them a well-known
motto : — " He that would be free , HimBelf must strike the blow . " He cordially seconded tbe 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 classeB ; and , after some allusion to tbe forthcoming Chartist trials , he retired amidst tbe hearty plaudits of the meeting . The resolution was then put by the Chairman , and carried unanimously . Mr . Edwin MurleBS proposed the third resolution , which was to the following effect — " That the hearty thanks of this meeting be given to Thomas Slingsby Dancombe , Esq ., fer his
eminent services to the people in bringing before the House of Commons the bigotted , unjust , and arbitrary proceedings of Lord Abingcr at the late Special Commission : and we also express our extreme disgust at ike manner in which the Government attempted to justify such indecent and outrageous conduct , and also for selecting special jurymen from the highest ranks of society to try working men , thereby totally destrojiDg the chief bulwark of Br itish 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 vengeance . " He said that after the lengthy and eloquent addresses
of Messrs . White and Mason , he would not detain them , but would cordially move the resolution . Mr . John Newhouse seconded ih& motion . Mr . Peter Henley supported the resolution in a clever aad appropriate speech , 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 , aod 116 names were enrolled id a few minutes , and 26 s . subscribed towards tbe expences . This meeting , held in the same Hall where Henry Vincent lectured to meagre audiences oa the previous week , has proved beyond doubt that Chartism , whole hog Chartism , is in a healthy state in Birmingham .
ABERDEEN . —A public meetiDg of tbe inhabitants of Aberdeen was beld in the Hall , 38 , George-street , ou . < he evening of Friday last , to take into consideration the conduct of Lord Abinger at the laU » Special Camm isswm . and also the conduct of tbe House of Comim . "us in refusing an inquiry into the distress of the country , and tbe cause of tbe late outbreaks . Mr . James Z lacpberpon was called to the chair , who opened tbe meeting by Btating that although Mr . Dancombe ' s mi tion for inquiry into the conduct of Lord Abinger was lost , and although tbe meeting should have been beK * sooner , so as to have strengthened the bands of Mr . DUncombe , yet the result of it was such as he anticipate . - ! w ° oM teach that corrupt majority that although they might screen tbe delinquent , and stifle inquiries , they e 001 " 1 neTer crasb public opinion . Mr . A . M Donald mo ^^ * b e adoption of a petition to the Honse of Commoi . ¦** . expressing sympathy for the distress and suffering « " * ***> working classes , and comf otd ibis
plaining of the conduct o *< Abinger , n charges to the jury , calling for in « . "io" 7 . and if the allegations were well grounded , to ad ( L ^ " e crown , recommend ing that he be removed from " tbe judicial bench , and stripped of the ermine which he * had disgraced . After being seconded by Mr . Legge , the' adoption of the petition -was carried unanimously . \** » Sherran then moved a lesolution expressive of t "tieeme regret . that the House of Commons had refused t ^ toqulre into the distressed state of the country , and U > origin of the late outbreaks , and expressing a convit wn that sucb occurences might again take place unless tfceir causes were detected and removed , and further defecating in tbe strongest terms sucb conduct as nothing ab < * t ° ' t ° grossest insult and injustice to an impoverished 'people , and one of the many reasons why such an irrespo ^ ble legislature ought not to govern a free and enlightened people . Mr . A . Duncan seconded the above , wh >^ h was carried unanimously . The whole of . tbe epeakenT entered at considerable length into the abuses cf the
system , and held up to public reprobation tbe legislature , which were an impassable barrier to everything calculated to promote the welfare of tbe nation , or increase the happiness of man .
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LONDON . —The Members op the Scbbey CouNcn . met , agreeably to adjournment , but , in oonsequence of the landlord discovering they were ChartMs , denied the use of the room , giving the pepp ^ B&other proof of the necessity of obtaining p la 0 ^^ BJj beir own to meet injjtthe council , accordingi ^^ Hnd a preliminary tJ ^ Bfug , at the Star CoffiSPpnse , when it was aS that they meet in futuEfc » t the Rotunda , on Sunday ^ , at six o ' clock ifl the evening . \ LONDON . —Horn op Plenty , Little Guild-FORD-STBeet , Bloomsbort . —On Sunday evening , Mr . SeweU lectured on the origin of the Aristocracy . Mr . Ferris also addressed the meeting in an eloquent manner , shewing tbe connection between the aristocracy and the state priesthood . Votes of thanks were given to the Lecturers after and the Chairman , which the meeting adjourned .
Reading . —A , meetlng was held on Monday evening , of the goed and true men of this place , and means were adopted to spread and parfeot the organization . An additional sum of 5 s . was voted to the Dafence Fund . LORD ABINGER—A meeting was held on Tuesday evening , at the Dispatch , Bride-lane , Fleet-street , where resolutions were passed thanking Mr . Duncoinba for his conduct to regard to this unjuat Judge ; and also to Mr . Cleave * for printing in a twopenny pamphlet the speech of Mr . Duncombe , and an abstract at tbe ether speeches delivered upon that occasion , whichis calculated to do mujih good , it widely circulated at this particular juncture .
Bebmondset . —A very excellent dissuasion on the question , " Would a repeal of the Corn Laws under tbe present state of tbe representation be beneficial to the people 1 " took place at the Black Ejgle , Parishstreet , by the meraberB and friends of the Crucifix-jane locality of Chartists . Several speeches were delivered by Messrs . Williams ( from America ) , Brown , Roberts , Dunnage , Qatard , and H 9 rfc . Dr . Epps and Mr . Sidney Smith were invited but did not attend . After a vote of ibanks to tbe worthy Chairman , and a co . lection for the General Defence Fund , the question was adjourned until Monday evening .
HAJirSTEAD . —On Monday evening Mr . J . H . Parry delivered an eloquent address to a numerous and respectable audience in the Temperance Hall , oa Free Trade aud the Charter . Mr . Christopher was voted to the chair . Tbe Chairman opened the business in a brief manner , and congratulated the working men of Hamp .-tead on their perseverance in the good cause , and introduced Mr . Parry who was well received . He spoke for two boars with thrilling eloquence , tearing away the mask of prejudice from tbe minds of tbe middle classes and gave great satisfaction to the whole assembly . He concluded his address amidst shouts of applause . The Chairman then invited any person to come forward who had any objection to what the worthy lecturer bad 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 tbe chair , aad the meeting dispersed .
south London Hall of science , Blackfbiar ' s Road . —In consequence of . the dissolution of the Britannia Coffee House Locality , Waterloo-road , and tbe Star Coffee House , Union-street , the members of the late localities are requested to attend the meeting of the 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 . j Cihjm-walk , Lambeth . "—At the weekly meeting of this locality two members were enrolled , and ten shillings was voted to the Victim Defence Fund . The members are particularly requested to attend next Tuesday , on business of importance . Mb . Parky lectured at the Political and Scientific Institution , Turnagain-Iane , on Wednesday evening , for the benefit of the Defence Fund , and was loudly applauded .
DERBY . —A delegate meeting was held in the 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 tbe extreme poverty of the people . Arrangements were made for defending Mr . West at the Assizss . Tno probable expences were calculated , and found to be heavy ; but it is hoped that , by increased exertion , we shall be able to meet the demands . It was resolved that the overplus , should there ^ tfe any , be given tojMrs . West , if Mr . West be imprisoned ; and should he be acquitted , the overplus to go to the Defence Fund . All monies seat to Mrs . Parry , news-agent , Cheapside , will be thankfully received aud duly acknowledged .
NEWCASTLE . —A public meeting of the inhabitants of South Shields was held in the Scarborough Spa , King-street , on Thursday evening last , soon after half-past seven o ' clock . Mr . Gilfillan was unanimously called upon to preside , who briefly opened ( he proceedings by reading the placard , calling the meeting , which also stated that a petition would be submitted prior to any discussion taking place , showing forth tbe opinion of the inhabitants of 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 doue to remove the present distress effectually , unless the People ' s Charter was carried into law , aud defied any man to come forward and argue the contrary . Mr . K . was cheered throughout bis whole lecture . Tto Chairman then intitodaced Mr . Sinclair , of Newcastle , who proposed the adoption of the petition , which was seconded by Mr . Currie , and carried unanimously . It was then agreed that the petition now adopted be signed by the Chairman on behalf of the meeting and forwarded to T . S . Buncombe , Esq ., M . P ., for presentation .
Mr . Kidd lectured in Blaydon on Sunday afternoon , and deliTered his farewell lecture , in the Chartist Hall , Goat Inn , Cloth Market , oa Sunday evening , after which , a vote of thanks was unanimously tendered to him for the indu 8 triou 8 and able manner in which he hadaavanced the principles of Chartism in this Locality . Thb Chabtists held their weekly business meeting on Monday evening , Mr . Young in the ohair . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , tbe Secretary reported the various sums which he bad received for the defence fund ,
including four shillings which he received as a second donation from a village where they were so much tyranized oier , that although they contributed 4 o everything that was calculated to advance the cause of true democraoy , they never durst flive their names . The mark attached to all donations is L . L . H . G . S . It was then agreed that the Secretary be instructed to remit £ 1 1 ft ? . to Mr . Cleave , for the Defence Fund , requesting him to send baok Circuldrs 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 viotims . Having disposed of some local business , they adjourned .
HTJDDERSFIB&X ) . —On Monday night lost , the members of tbe Chartist Association met in their Room , UppeThead-row . Many were present , and Sunday , the 12 th , of March , was appointed for the next District Meeting to be held at Almondbury . NEWPORT . —On Tuesday evening , at the meeting of the Newport Chartists , the following resolution was unanimously carried : — " That a vote of thanks be given to T . S . Duncambe , Esq ., for the very able manner in which he brought forward the charges against Lord Abinger , in the House of Commons , for his brutal conduct towards the Chartists at tbe late Special Commission . " Choydon . —At the weekly meeting , at the Bald Faced Stag , a vote of thanks to T . S . Duncombe , Esq . was carried . A spirited disoussioa took place afterwards , and three new members were enrolled .
Ma > chesteb . —From the balance sheet of the proceeds of O'Connor ' s lecture , it appears that the total sum received was £ 19 8 s ; the expences £ 4 8 a —leaving a balance , which was paid to Mr ^ O'Connor for the Defence Fond , of £ 15 . Mr . Davies , the treasurer , also received £ 2 43 9 d , on Sunday , for the same fund .
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Lambeth Youths , 1 , China Walk . —The members of this Locality are earnestly requested to attend on . Sunday next , on business of the utmost importance . . ' .. ; ¦ -- Camberwell . —Mri Anderton will lectjjptg ^ afc Jfce Cock Inn , on Monday evening , when a ^ ljiembWs belonging to the above looality , are requested to attend . > Mt . Wheelkb will lecture on Sunday evening , at the Star , Golden-lane . Mr . Wheeler lectures on Monday evening at Bailey ' s Coffee Rooms , New Compton-Btreet , Broadstreet , Seven Dials . Mr . Davoc will lecture on Sunday evening , at the Clock House , Castle-street , Leicester-square . Tubnagain-Lank . —Mr . Skelton will lecture here 0 Q Sunday evening , at seven o ' clock . J . Jobson , Esq . historian ol the French revolution , will lecture on Wodnesday evening , at eight o ' clock .
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Thb Metbopolitan Delegate Meeting has engaged for its sittings tbe Hall of the Institution , 1 , Turnagain-lane , and the members are requested to meet there , on Sunday afternoon , I at three o ' clock . I Birmingham —Mr . White ' s Defence Committee will assomble at the Chartist room , At ton-street , at five o ' clock on Snnday next , when all persona bolding books are requested to attend . j Halifax—On Sunday ( to-morrow ) evening , Mr . Butterley will lecture in the largo room , Swan 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 . Siddall . —On Sunday ( to-morrow ) evening , Mr . Mirrow wi 1 preaoh in the Association Room , Cinder Hill , at six o ' clock . { Todmordkn . —Mr . Cooper , from Manchester , will iflCLure on Tuesday evening next , in the Odd Fellows ' Hall , at eight o ' clock . ? H ull—It is intended to hold a tea-party and ball on Monday evening next , in Mr . Hill's Chapel , for the entertainment of Mr . Robert Peddie , on his liberation from the Bovorley " Hell Hole . " Mr . Francis Rushworth , another of the Bfadford victims , of 1840 . is also invited .
Manchester . —Sr-SAR-STBEET . —A dancing class is held in this room every Monday and ; Saturday evening Oa Sunday afternoon the room- is 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 . ) Salpobd . —There will be a members' ineeting in the Cuartist Room , Great George-street , on Tuesday evening next , when business of importance will be brought before the members . :
Coventry . —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 . Dancing to commence at seven o ' clock preoisely . | Mr . Thohas Ibbotson will visit the ! following place during the next week . '—Sunday at' Preston ; Monday at Wigan ; Tuesday at Hindley ; Wednesday at Leigh ; Thursday at Chowbent ; Friday at Eccles . ;
Rochdale . —Mr . William Dixon , of Manchester , will Itciure in the Chartist room , Yorkshire-street , on Sunday next ( to-morrow ) at half-past two and six o ' otock . N ; Bbadfobd . —The Chartists of the Bradford District meeting in the Council Room , ara requested to meet on Sunday morning , at ten o ' clock . Mr . E . Hurley will lecture in the Chartist room , at White Abbey , on Monday evening , at eight o ' clock . The Chartists of Middleton Fields will meet in their Room , at the three Pigeons , on Saturday evening , at eight o ' clock . On Sundat nbxt , the Chartists of Great Horton will meet in their Room , at ten o'clock in tbe morning .
A lecture will be delivered to the Chartists of Little Horton , on Sunday morning , at ten o ' clock , in their Room , Park-lane . \ Hebden Bridge . —Three lectures will be delivered in the Democratic Chapel , 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 . —Ou 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 evening-, a public discussion will be held in the above room .
A Delegate Meeting of the Chartists of the West Riding of Yorkshire , will be held a' eleven o ' clock in the forenoon of Sunday , the 19 th of JViarch , in the large room of the Co-operative Stores , Dewsbury , for the purpose of taking into consideration , matters of the utmost importance to the Chartist body . —Edward Clayton , Secretary . HoLBECK . —Mr . David Ross , of Manchester , will leoture in the Chartist room , on Sunday next ; afternoon at half-past two , and evening at half-past 815 ^ o ' clock . j
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TODMORDEN .-A meeting of the freeholders and ratepayers of the townships of Todmorden and Walsden , was held in the Oid Church , on Saturday last , tor the purpose of nominating twenty men , out of which the magistrates will appoint constables for the ensuing year . The Repealers and jthe 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 Chartist 3 making amendments to their motions , and ultimately twenty good and true democrats were elected . <
CLAYTON . —On Tuesday last a vestry meeting was held at Clayton to nominate a number of persons qualified to fill the office of constable for the ensuing year . The meeting was attended by about ten parsons . They jiominated forty whom ! they considered qualified according to rating , but some of them in other respects are unable to fill that important situation . State of Trade . — -The trade at this place is in a very awkward state—a great many ire entirely destitute of employment , and others are stinted to half their regular work , and some of the mastets have reduced the wages of their workpeople twenty per cent . : HUDDERSFIELD—On Sunday ! last , R . Owen , Esq . delivered two lectures in . the Hall of Science , illustrative of bis views , which were well received .
LONDON . —New Coubt , Wednesday . —Extensive Robbery . — A Female Counsel . —John Sauuders , a sweep , was indicted for stealing a tin box , containing a cheque for £ 250 30 s .. and five sovereigns and a half , the property of Mr . Esther Roberts . It having been intimated that Mr . Pendegrast was engaged for the prisoner , the recorder asked the proseeutrix 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 whose evidence it appeared that the prosecutnxi a very
eocentrio character , lived for many years' at Enfield , Middlesex , and on the 4 th ult . she employed tbe 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 tui box , containing a cheque and money to tbe 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 the Jury , afte ^ con sultatiou , returned a verdict of Not Guilty .
The Attempted Murder at the Auction Mart Tavern . —William Cannel , tbe potboy was indicted in the Old Court , on Wednesday , for attempt ing to murder Mrs . Elizabeth Magnus , at the Auction Mart Tavern , in the month of December last . The Jury found the prisoner Giiilty , and ho was sentenced to fifteen years transportation . Mr . Clarkson appeared for the prosecution , and Mr . Payne for the prisoner . : MIDDLETON-Turn-Out .-Oii | the 25 th of January the silk 6 mall-ware weavers in the employ of Messrs . Jackson and Royle , turned-out against a reduction of wages , abatements , fines , &c , &c . On
Friday the 24 th of February , the masters agreed to give them the eame prices as the manufacturers of Manchester , in iconsequence of which the hands , upwards of 200 , resumed work , but on Saturday last they were told by the masters that they would not agree to the terms , aud the result was they again turned oat . Oa Monday last a number of men , women , and children , from the neighbourhood of Whjjtefield , engaged to worky thouga they hid never been employed in that branch before . The new hands were guarded by the rural police to and from their work . It appears the men were receiving about one-fourth less wages for the same kind of work than what is paid in Manchester , j
LEEDS —Stealing Brass . —On Saturday last , , fbur lads , named James Little , Thomas Stafford , 'John Raymond , and John Clarkson , were charged with having stolen some brass bushes from a turning liSthe , in the shop of Mr . Hattersley , in Top Close . Ti e prisoners wore taken while disputing about the division of the money which the sale of the brass had produced ; it was sold at Wilkinson ' s shop , in Broa d ^ teps Yard , Marsh-lane , by Little ; and Clarkson , wh o were sent to Wakefield for two months each ; the other two were discharged . I
Stealing Meat . —Ou Saturday last , a yeung man named J hit Callaghaa , was sent to Wakefield for a inontn , for having stolen & piece of meat from the shop of Mr . Marshall , butcher , Streetstreet , Holbeck .
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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 ihe present month contains a more than usual variety of contributions , and , what is more to the purpose , most of them ara the contributions of people who know what they are about . " Windsor Castle , " by the Editor , forms the mosfc conspicuous feature in the miscellany . The story proceeds with its original vigour , and the incidents thicken as the plot advances ; it is illustrated by Mr . G . Cfuikahank in his usual clever manner . A paper called "Town Life of tbe Restoration , " by Mr . R . Bell , will be 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 ot which sufficiently prove that the inhabitants of the Celestial Empire have more barbarism than humanity in their composition and manners . There are several poetical effusions ; one , a translation from the German by Mr . J . Oxenford , entitled " The Leader's Death , " is very excellent ; and some lines by Miss Skeleton will be read with pleasure . A short paper , "The Oath , " by the Baroness GJabrella , is a valuable contribution to the number . la a word , this number is , in all respects , a very excellent one , and will increase the reputation which the publication has already acquired from previous portions . There is an almost endless diversity of subjects ; something to suit all tastes , much to delight , and not a little to instruct . —The Times .
Infringement op the Chimney Sweepers * Act . —Caution to Housekeepehs . —On Friday last , John Gordon , ( a sweep ) , and Mrs . Ellen Watson , of Downing-street , Chorlton-npon-Medlock , Manchester , were summoned before D . Maude , and C . J . S . Walker , Esqrs ., at the Town Hall , at the instance of Henry Charlton , 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 of the act of Parliament . From the evidence of Charlton , 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 .
Watsons house ; and-suspecting the boy was about to be sent up the chimney , after waiting outside for a short time , they knocked at the door , which was locked , but was opened by a servant of Mrs . Watson ' s , to whom they stated they wanted to see the sweep ; and she , seeing that they were themselves sweeps , admitted them . On their proceeding to the kitchen , they found only Gordon and Mrs . Watson there , the boy having ascended the chimney , from which he shortly descended . Gordon did not appear to the summons ; but Mrs . Watson was convicted in the penalty of £ 5 and costs , and a warrant waa directed to be issued against Gordon , the magistrates stating they should euforce the penalty in every instance in which an infringement of the act was proved . .
Prisons for Debtors . —We hear whispers of some contemplated alteration in the law , which is to go the extent of altogether abolishing arrest for debt , which may be said indeed to be virtually abolished now , except in cases where fraudulent conduct exists or is euspeoted . In connection with the subject , however , we believe there can be no doubt that Sir James Graham , as Secretary of State for the Home Department , has expressed his determination , or rather that of the Government , no longer to permit the confinement of debtors in any house of correction or prison , other than in the gaol of the county . Thus , for instance , debtors are now confined in the Preston Honse of Correction ; not many certainly ; but their confinement thereat all is attended with considerable
inconvenience , as the prison is found too circumscribed for its requirements as a place of confinement for criminals . We believe the debtors there have only a comrfwri day-room , a small confined yard , and a commo \ dormitory , so that any cbange will be an acceptableNone to them . In connection with the proposed alteration , which 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 waa held at Lancaster ou Monday last , when , owing to its bjaing the first day of the assizes , there was a considerable number of magistrates in the town . The meeting was strictly private , and we have net heard what transpired . —Manchester Guardian .
An Alleged Attempt at Assassinatiqn . —After dark , on Saturday night last , the streets of Rochdale were posted with a placard , sta'ting'that , on Wednesday night last , Mr . John Howarth had a piBtol fired at him , when going to the house of Mr . John Holt , Stubbylee , near Baonp . A . reward . of £ 200 is offered by thegovernment toany one who will give such information as will lead to the conviction of the culprit , and her Majesty ' s gracious pardon to an accomplice ( except the man that fired the pistol ) , who will bring to justice the real offender . This is the substance of the placard , which does not even state the lime « . * e night w ^ eB *^ e pistol was fired , or whether Mr . Howarth received any injury from the contents of the pistoJ . Report says , that the circumstance took place at seven o ' clock in the evening , and a music book , which that gentleman ( who is a teacher of music ) bad with him . is marked with shot .
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LEEDS BOROUGH SESSIONS . The Easter General Quarter Sessions of the Peace , for this borough were opened at the Court House , on Tuesday afternoon last , at twe o ' clock , before THOMAS Flower Ellis , jun ., the Recorder . The following gentlemen composed the grand jury : — Mr . Charles Ban , banker , Commercial-street ( fore , man ); Wm . Bishop , merchant ; , Springfield-place ; Joshua Burton , woolstapler , Bank-street j Richard H . Co well , paper merchant , Trinity-court : Joseph Duiton , cioth merchant , B lainghall-street ; Wm . Firth , stuff merchant , Wellington-street ; Wm . Roger firatliffe r stuff merchant , Albion-street ; James Green , gentleman , Pdrk-row ; Wm . Wilks Hill , woolstapler . Land ' s-lane Henry Hood , iron founder , Pottery-fleid-lane ; James Hutton , canvas manufacturer , 'Basinghall-street ; Thos . Toller Luccock , staff merchant , Park-square ; Thomas Powell , curiosity dealer , Boar-lane ; James Rothery , woolstapler , Bond-street ; Robert Walker Simpson , Wv ? olatapler , Boad-street ; John Sykes , merchant , Beech , Grove ; Joseph Town , paper maker , Trinity-street ; Thotnaa Pym Williamson , merchant , Mount Preston .
Tha Grand Jury having been sworn , and the usual formalities also gone through , The Learned Recorder addressed the Grand Jury , and referred to the early period at which tha Sessions were held . The reason why they had been fixed thus early was on account of tbe ABsiau commencing at York on Saturday , continuing then until the 25 th of March , and being afterwards held for a fortnight or three weeks at Liverpool , on which account , to suit the convenience of the Counsel , it was necessary to nave tbe Sessions either earlier or later than the Assizes . To have bad them after the Assizes would have made the quar ter , from the 28 th of December , too long , particularly as in tbe winter quarter the jail generally filled faater
than in the summer quarter , and therefore he thought the Midsummer Sessions could better stand a long f lartor than the present one , particularly as there were now a good number of appeals to be beard . He mentioned this , because some parties had been takes by surprise , and bad not been able to be ready with business which ought to have come before tbe Court on this occasien . The Town Council , for instance , bad some bye-lawa regarding hacSney coaches which ought to have been laid before the Court for its sanction , and which required a certain notice . In consequence of the early period at which , the Sessions had been fixed there had not been time to give this notice ; aud he mentioned this to show that the ; were not to blame . He did not think there was any case in tbe calendar to which it was necessary to allude ; but be might observe that there was one species of defence frequently
adopted by persons tried for felony , of which they could take no notice . He had mentioned it to juries before , and he mentioned it now once for all—he alluded to the statement of parties that they bad found the property in tbe street . If it appeared that property bad been thrown away , and that the owner did not intend to have any more to do with it , this defence might have some weight ; but if the ' property had been casually lost , even admitting the prisoners might have found , they bad no right to appropriate it to their ewn use , and in doing so were guilty of a felony . He thought there was nothing eke on which he had to remark . He was sorry to say the calendar was heavy ) and , even with the ' assistance of Mr . Hall in the other Court , be doubted whether they would be able to get through all the business by Saturday night ; he would thank them , . therefore , as soon as they had found one bill , to return with it into conrfc .
The Grand Jury then retired , and several motions , of course by C mnael , were heard , principally as to entering and respiting appeals . An award of two magistrates was read by the Clerk of tha Peace stopping up a footpath 144 yards long on or near Holbeck Meor , on property belonging to Measis Marshal ) .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), March 4, 1843, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct969/page/1/
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