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      ( Continued from our Seventh page . ) meet' ! r . z . that the reso ' utions and address of th p . meeting < rdy ahould bs published , and ' no speeches . A resolution vu passed , that : othing should be published but the resolutions and the address . While I ¦ was at thn $ meeting , & placard like that now prodneed was produced , and laid on the table . Mr . Scholefield brought it in , in the afternoon , and pat it on the secretary ' s table . Mr . Scholefield—I did ? Witness—Mr . ScboleSeld brought in the infonnatien that Tnmer , the printer of tha Executive address , had been arrested . Mr . 0 'Conno . r said , " I hare just heard that the printer has bsen arrested ; " and he said the propriety of his remarks on the address , when advising them on its illegality on the preceding evening , would now be seen . He contended for his superior judgment , in she-wing that the address was illegal , and having pointed it oat to them . I do not recollect baring heard

      any answer to that . Towards the close of the business , Johr . CiiopbeU asked Mr . HCU if the adores from the Executive should be inserted in the Northern Star . Mr . Hill ; .. ive no answer . Feargus O'Connor said , that it shook : go in as an advertisement . I should do Mr . Hill tha justice to say , that that evening , afttr the meeting , he condemned it ; said it was a . mad thin ? , and woul . ihrow the cause back three years . Mr . Hill is the editor of the Northern Star ; he has reported himself ' . _ . me so , acd 1 have received letters from him in that character . The proprietor of the Northern Star is Fearsrns O Connor . The members of toe Executive Comin : itee are Jonathan Bairstow , John Campbell , Peter Murray M'Donail ( who was present at that meetiugi , James Leach , asd Morgan W illiams . James Leact is represented as the President of the Executive Committee , and Caxnpball the Secretary . The alteruuons in the proof-sheet are not in Leach's

      baad-WTlt > : £ . Jlr . Bhakdt—In whose is it ? I'I . no ; tell yon . Yes you siusi . Ti-. n , 1 thick it is James Cartledge ' s ; but recollect , ytn forced me to tell you that . - ' [ The- Northern Siar was handed to the witness , who B&ic it contained the resolution pissed at the meeting . ] iir . Coebett—1 submit that is no evidence . Mr . Beaxt—That is . evidence against Hill and O'Connor . ilr . Foster—We cannot exclnde it from tha rest .

      > Ir . Cobbett—It may be evidence against the proprietor ; tut I do not Bee how . i t can be against the editor . Mr . Bbasdt took it to be evidence against all of the resolution . It was a public declaration in print , that such a resolution had been passed at the meeting , Lt which they agreed it should be published , Mr . Cobbett Eaid it might be an" admission by the registered proprietor of its being the resolution , so far as it ~ ras against himself . As against Mr . Hill , be Ihsught it co evidence ; because , supposing he was the editor , he was not fixed except for what was his own ¦ writing . The witness could not prove that this was the rr .-olution ; Dor was the paper proved to be that of Mr . O'Connor . -The icentioal paper sbould be proved to h ^ ve been purchased at the Star" office ; and , tiil th-. it were done , the evidence should not be received stall ]

      Esiminsiion resumed—I wrote the address to the delegate * for Mr . Hill to take with him for publication in the " Northern Star . " I copied it from the manuscript in the handwriting of Mr . O'Connor , and I kept a copy for myself to send to the "British S : atesman . " [ Mr . Fosieb . being applied to decided that it was competent evidence to say " , whether or not that was a copy of the resolution or address ] The " Northern Star" is the acknowledged organ of communicating the transactions cf the Chartist Association . Tie witness was desired to look at the resolution of delegates and the address , aa published in the " Northern Star . " Mr . Cobbett objected to this , as no evidence ; bat Mr . Matde Eaid they were not putting in the newapaprr , and the time to object "Would be then .

      Mr . Cobbett said , the prosecutor might never put in the papers at alL Mr- Bbasdt—I propose to read them , as evidence . Mr . Cobbett—You are not to put a paper into the witness's hand , to say that that is the resolution . Mr . Foster—It is not to be taken as proved word for ¦ wor d , unless the witness says so . Mr . Cobbett—I submit , it is not evidence at all . Mr . Fosteb , —Yes it is , as far as it goes . Mr . Cobbett—You cannot prove the substantive contents cf a written document from memory . Mr . Mauds—We cannot shut them out from trying how far the witness can speak .

      Mr . BSJLKDT—Having shown the Star to be the recognised organ of the Chartists , and the resolution that it sfeould be published , the proper way is now to produce the Northern Star . The witness Bays he has no donb ; it is an accurate copy of the address . As this is their organ ; that is an act done . Mr . Hill was supplied with the means of publication ; and he published it . It is an act done in pursuance of the conspiracy esquiring into , and therefore admissible in evidence Witness—This is a copy of the Northern Star published at that office . It is sufficient to me to know it by , from this [ displaying tha paper with some woodcuts in tha first page . ] I got a copy of the paper of that day lAugust 20 th ) from Mr . Abel Heywcod , the agent in Manshester , for the Northern Siar . I had the printed copy of the resolution given me the next

      morning ( August ISfch ) by Gabriel Hargreaves , shoemaker , Brown-street He had a number , * and he gave me several , and one of them I gave to Mr . Hill . I put it into the parcel with the address , and told him that it was a copy of the resolution of the delegates . The resolution was read aloud at the meeting twice er thrice . Mr . Hill said he should insert the delegates' address and resolutien ; but , aithonch the other had been ordered to be inserted by Mr . O ' Connor , Mr . Hill said to me , " Qri&n , I will not insert the Executive Address . " — [ Mr . Cobbett objected to the evidence , as stating it to be a printed copy of the" resolution of the meeting . A printed copy of tie resolution being handed to the witness , he Baid it was a copy of the resolution proposed at the meeting]—I h 3 ve no doubt on my mind that that is the resolution that was passed at the conference .

      Mr . Cobbeti again objected ; and Mr . Folter . Baid , Out nothing was down that was not legitimate evidence , gad Mr . Cobbett might take his objection when the documents were read . Mr . Brandt said he had closed his examination of this witness , and his examination in chief was then read

      over . Cross-examined by Mr . Cobbett—The proceedings of the meeting to which I have alluded- were opposed by Mr . Hill ¦ in a very argumentative manner . He opposed the resolution ; speka last ; summed up the substance of every speech ; and contended that it was a foolish thing to attempt to pass such a resolution . The discussion was on the resolution alone . The address followed : he brought forward no objection to the address ; there was some trifling discu&sion on the address ; and I believe it passed unanimously . That is the resolution on which the address was feunded . Mr . Scholefield did not sit at the meeting , or take part in the proceedings ; snd , from his passing and repaesing , I should conceive that be was attending to his businesb . Tbtre is a passage through the chapel from the " surgery to the back

      Re-examined by Mr . Bai-NDT—Mr . Hill spoke against this resolution . He said , that from the reports , he could not come to a conclusion that the strike would become universal ; and that success would not attend the strike , unless it became universal . He said , it appeared from reports from various parts of the country , that they bid not all ceased labour , and also from reports made by the delegates , and he summed up various places which were not prepared for the strike ; and he said , in his opinion , it was a foolish thing to attempt to pass the resolution on the reports . It was afterwards agreed , that'the minority should go witb the majority in carrying out the resolution . That was » . t the same meeting , but after the resolution and address had been passed . Several pledged themselves

      ta the meeting , to go into the various localities , and endeavour to carry it out The giving-in o ? the reports from the delegates , and the discussion , lasted several hours . I should think they begun about ten o ' clock ; they broke up about half-past three or four o'clock in the afiernoon ; they adjourned for about an hour , as Mr . Scholefield wanted the chapel for a funeral ; snd afterwards sat till half-past six or seven o'clock , or even later . I was at Carpenter's Hall the previous night , at a meeting . [ Mr . Cobbett objected to this , as not evidence ; and Mr . Brandt said , then he wou ' . d not go into it , bnt he gave notice that it -would be gone into . ] The examination being read 07 er , the witness said it was tone and correct , to the bo « t tif his knowledge and belief , and he signed it

      The resolution from the printed paper was then put in and read , to the following effect : — " That , while the Chartist body did not originate the present cessation from labour , this conference of delegates from various parts of the kingdom desires to express their deep sympathy with their brethren , the working men now on strike ! and we strongly approve of the extension acd continuance of the present struggle , Vill the People ' s Charter become a legislative enactment ; tad decide forthwith to issue an address to that effect , and to pledge ourselves , on our return to our respective localities , to give the right direction to the people ' s offorts . tr Jakes Arthur , Chairman . "John Ahhan , Secretary . Mr . Fosxkr said , hs thought there was not yet sufficient evidence to warrant the reading of tha resolution and addrecs from the Nortkem Star , and it was accordingly withdrawn .

      jobs Heap—I apprehended Robert Brook on the 5 th of September , and searched him , and found the papen I now produce on hi * pezaon . I am a constable at Todnerden , and I apprehended him there . Some of those placard * were posted there . The bands had beta toned out of the different mills there . I found that book , marked D ; and aome papers , marked H ( i ) and I ( ay , aad the bill of expenoe * narked Q . [ These papers were put in and read by Mr . Part ] The following ia the aobitance of the one maued H , and headed " Credentials" : — , " Moved by Doyle , that O'Connor is invited by Hill . Moved by Dr . M'DomH , that each delegate give a """' I report a » to ttrt position a&d state of their diitricta .

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      Adjourned to nine to-morrow morning . At the meeting called specially , resolved that each person have only >> ne vote . At the adjourned meeting on the 17 th , where m any fresh delegates were admitted , it was moved by Mr . O'Connor and passed , that each speaker , when making a motion , should cave five minutes to speak , and to reply two minntes . That the address be read , — moved by Mr . O'Connor and R . H . Bairstow , 20 , 000 persons , ad . appeared desirous to aid all the working men . —Jno . Massey , of Newton Heath—They were turned out for wages , bat be did think that it would be sabftantlal . Fletcher , of Bradford : 15 , 000 present at tha meeting on Sunday . The resolutions were for the Charter . The Todmordan people and us were coming into ffttHfpy at the same . The Rev . Win . Hill , Heckmondwike : The people did not wish to connect

      themselves with the strike . —Jno . Smith , Leeds : 80 . 000 people r the feelings would be against thestrike ^ -Thos . —— , Oidham : A division . —Thos . Fraser , Leeds district : The colliers are determined to car . —Jno . Ellison , Stoc » port : Resolved not to go to work till this Conference ends . At another meeting it was passed , that they should ask for wages , 4 tc Jaa . Taylor , Ashton-under-Lyne : The masters and shopkeepers had a meeting ; and the meeting passed , that the Charter fee agitated for . —James Hoyle , Salford : Several of the mills have commenced working . —Jno . Thompson , Bolton : A great many went in this morning . — Jno . Norman , 'Warrington : If tbe turn-out go on generally , they will come out—W . Clarke : Opposed to connecting the movement with the Charter . Dewsbury : We turned oat on Thursday , and nave

      been cautious for some time ; but now we are determined to go for the strike being connected with the Chatter . —John Shaw , of Hudder&fi ; ld :. The town was In a state of confusion , and they did not wish to connect themselves with the stri . Christopher Doyle , Manchester : They are determined to stand out until the Charter is adopted . —James Grassby , Hull : Are not expected to take any part in the striia—Moved by Dr . M'Douall , that there be nothing publiahed but the resolutions . —Thomas Cooper , Leicester : The men will all cease working , if the Conference recommend . They want to fight in the Portereys ( Potteries . )—Wm . Beesley , Lancashire : Never trust those who are bent so much on quarrelling . —Feargus O'Connor , Nottingham : They are in a pood position . , Halifax . — Samuel Parks , Sh > field : No connection with the middle classes . Richard OtUey , Sheffield : They do not agree to come out for physical force . —Thomas Railton ,

      joiners and carpenters of Manchester : They have come out toi the Charter . —James Cartledge , Mossley : They agree to make the msve for the Charter . —Robert Ramgden , Manchester youths . — James Mooney , 22 , 000 persons : They are wishful to join the present movement for tbe Charter . —James Arthur , Newcastle : We determine to take advantage of the present move . —Bernard M'Cartney , Liverpool : Apathetic Tbomas Mayers , Stalybridge : The Charier thrown overboard . —John Leach , Hyde : They are determined to keep out for the Charter . —David Morrison , Eccles : A good feeling prevails with respect to the turn-out , and I think it would be best to go for the Charter . —John Loniax , Burnley : Some have gone in . —Moved by Mr . Bairstow , and seconded by Mr . O'Connor , that xre sympathise with the people , and recommend them to turn the present movement to our advantage . Carried , 29 to 9 .

      " Afternoon . —Mr . Arthur , from Carlisle , occupies the chair again . That the address be read ; moved by Cooper , of Leicester , and seconded by Cartledge , and passed unanimously . —That a vote of confidence in the Executive ; and seconded by Cooper , of Leicester . — Moved by the Rev . William Hill , and seconded by . All the addresses are carried . Moved by Dr . M'Douall , and seconded by M'Cartney , and carried , that weabstain from intoxicating drinks . —Moved by Mr . Bairstow , and seconded by . [ Then below ] " Mechanics' Institution , 22 J , Waterloo-street . ** [ Mr . Part said the principal parts were written in

      pencil . ] Mr . Brandt—That is the case . Sir . Mr . Cokbett ( to the Bench )—Perhaps you will allow me to put a question through you . Sir , to Griffin . ( To the witness)—Do yon happen to know when the Conference meeting was called ? Not to a day . Whenabouts it was ? Perhaps a fortnight before , or rather longer . Where did you see tbe advertisements calling it ? In tbe " Northern Star , " not as a paid advertisement , but in the Bhape of an address from the Executive . I read it there .

      In answer to Mr . Cobbett , who said he had only twelve of the defendants marked down as identified , Mr . Foster said , that the following fifteen were spoken to by the witness Griffin , namely , Leach , Campbell , James Scholefield , Doyle , M'Cartney , Ottley , Harney , Thornton , Massey , Brook . Hill , Smith , Ellison , Parkse , and Railton . William Ssholefield was spoken to by another witness . with reference to the publication of the placard ; and the other four , namely , Norman , Arthur , Fletcher , and Runs *! en , were not identified . Mr . Bent said he had been retained for Arthur , but , after what had been said , he should not detain the court by remarks . M'Cartney who had been standing for some time in the front of the dock , then ask ^ d and obtained leave to cross-examine the witness Griffin .

      Griffin , cross-exami :: ed by Mr . Bernard M'Cartney—1 am aware for what purpose the mee ' iBg was called together ; for the better organisation of the people , and for the advancement of the movement . The parties tat calling it together , or suggesting it , were the monument committee . If I tell the truth , perhaps I was as much in it as any other —( laughter and " oh ! " ) But it was not such aTconference aa that that assembled on the 17 th that I suggested ; the suggestion of a conference being called , I mean . I perhaps was as soon as any other , to suggest a conference on the 17 th , to read the plan of organisation , to make a revision of the plan , if necessary , and to do away with all bickerings amongst the leaders . I suggested this to Mr . Scholefield , and he agreed to it I said it on the monument committee ; not as a member , but as paid secretary .

      Mr . Scholefield first suggested to that committee , that there should be a conference of delegates on the 17 th , and I suggested it to Mr . Scholefield . [ Another laugh and cry of " Oh ! " 3 When I suggested the conference to the committee , I knew nothing of tbe strike ; it was to be entirely on different business , business of a different character altogether , from wh 3 t was transacted on that day . My suggestion to Mr . Scholefield was , I should think , three months before the conference ; but I cannot speak to a day . I made it on Mr . Scholefleld ' s premises , in the school-room . I was ordered to write au address , for writing which the monument committee gave me 5 s . and it was ordered to appear in the " Northern Star , " aid it did appear there . I was then working for Sir . Seholefleld , as a servant ; he paid me according to my agreement . I was out of employment , and I asked him for a situation , and he gave it me ; and when I had finished , he said he -was highly satis 8 ed -with me . I told him what

      length of time I had been ont of employment , and that I conld not get employment at my original trade , of a painter ; and he gave me employment , to paint and grain his chapel for him , BlDce I left the " Northern Star . " I was grateful to him , and I have no prejudice against him . What I shall state is troth . I conceive it just and honourable to speak the truth at all times ; and I conceive I am doing my du ' . y to myse-f and my country in doing so . I wrote to you , and said I had never received a farthing as secretary to the monument committee , except that 5 s . which is stated in the monument committee book . I wrote two addresses , one for the British Statesmen , and the other for the Star , and I got os . for the two . I never told John Campbell or any other man , that you were a traitor . I always had tbe greatest confidence in Bernard M'Cartney . I got a summons to attend and give evidence here . It is dated the lat of October . I was spoken to previously , many tim--8 . Jl'Cartney—By whom f

      Mr . Brakdt said he would not interpose to prevent the aBswer . Witness—By Mr . Irwin . The first time is nearly a fortnight ago ; and I refused him several times . ( Hisses . ) He sent a party to me , and I gave the conversation which took place between me and the messenger , through the Evening Star , to show his vigilance in making inquiry . I conceived it to bs my duty to my own party to expose it . What party do you call yours T The party I reported through the press for , the Chartists . I thought it my duty to expose it to the Chartists that they wanted infoimation , and I stated so through tbe Evening Star . 1 have Dever understood that reporters are Bervants of tbe public ; seme are mere servants , not allowed to comment , but merely make reports ;

      I ¦ was allowed to nwke comments . I conceived it my duty then to give information to that party ; and today I come forward to tell the truth , and I am not ashamed to do what I have done to-day . I never declared to you or any one , that I did not believe in divine revelation . I swear that solemnly . I was not in correspondence with the authorities when I called on you in this prison . They had solicited me for information when I saw yon leave the town for Liverpool ; and I had refused giving them all tbe information . I gave them a part , and you were included in that information . I felt then , snd do now , a sympathy for your situation in being imprisoned . I have no expectations , and am as poor now as before I gave the information . I have never been promised anything . I was solicited for information . I eaid , " although it 1 b truth , it is a dangerous step to take ; my living would be lost No sooner shall I have given it , than I most cct

      myself off from the Chartists ; and I shall demand my expences , and tirow myself on your protection . " I had never been tampered with , direeUyar indirectly , prior to the 17 th of August I do not conceive it a reward to receive my expense * and my lodging ! . If that is a reward , I plead guilty to it 1 hav » been expecting a situation three montha under the " Statesman , ' and under tbe "Evening Star ; " Me O'Connor promised it me ; and I therefore demanded of Irwin , thai he should keep me so long as be wasted my service *; and the summons bean me out ia demanding it . For the last three e * fonnnontha , I was out of a situation , writing on spetmlatlon to the papen . I have hen a letter retaining me for the " Evening Star . " That letter I received from Mr . O'Connor , promising a situation , was prior to having any concern with Mr . Irwin . I told him that I should request to be summoned —( hisses . ) I give yon my reasons . I am left upon the world ; what demand have I against

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      Irwin , unlesaon summons ? I will take Bteps against him , if he does not pay me —( laughter . ) If Irwin had not acceded to my wishes , I should have told him that I should not come unless he were to force me . I have stited , that if the Chartists had furnished me with money to get out of the country , I should have left Manchester long since . I stated yesterday week , in a public-house , if the Chartists would furnish me with money to leave the country , I should not have been there to appear against them , and that that was tha wisest course they conld have taken —( " oh ! " ) There is no trade in giving evidence , ao far as I am concerned . If tho Chartists had given me money it would have been for their own Bakes . Bat they never came near me ; they neglected me ; instead of allowing me to quit the country ; I would not have suggested what means they ahould take to evade the law . It is

      quite right to evade the law but not to break it If I pass through Wilmslow to Maccleafleld instead of through Stockport , ( the passage thteugh Stockport being prohibited by law , ) that is an evasion of the law . I will not give an opinion as to whether the prisoners have or have not broken tha law . I have no expectation from my conduct to-day that I shall be pretty tidily kept in future . I tell Irwin before the Court , I will bring him up if he does not pay my expences . I told you I expected protection besides expences . It Is current through the town ( as I need not tell you . ) that , if I appeared here this day , I shonld be assassinated . It was told me last night , that if I appeared here to-day , I should be shot . I am not prepared to say by whom . I expect to be saved , not only from assassination , but any other injury . M'Cartney—Want is an injury .

      Witness—I lay principal Btress on protection from bodily injuries . M'Cartney—I shall now dismiss you . Cross-examined by Toomas Railton—By whom were yon engaged as Secretary to the Hunt ' s Monument Committee ? It was carried by a majority of the members of the Committee , three months ago or more . I have received five shillings for writing that address ; and the Committee promised , when they elected me , that they would pay me for my services ; I told them I would leave it with them . I have not demanded anything , nor shall I ; I leave it to their own generosity and honour . Mr . Cobbett then applied to the Court for permission to inspect all the documents found on tbe prisoners , in order that he might be prepared to meet any charge arising ont of them that might be ¦ rought forward at the trial .

      Me Bbamdt said he should allow him to take copies of all those papers that were put in , but objected to give any others , as they might contain matter implicating parties not yet ia custody . Any . documents forming part of the evidence , or to be produced in evidence , should be submitted to Mr . Cbbbttt for his inspection . Mr . Cobbett—I have now to address the court , in the first instance , on the part of Norman , Arthur , Fletcher , and Ramsden . I do not appear for Arthur , but I mention him because , with respect to these four , there is no evidence at all , as far as I can collect ; and therefore I anticipate , as a matter of course , that they will be discharged . Then the next is Scholetteld the elder . New , with regard to him , the only evidence is , first by Hijrgins , who says , that after the placard was

      put up by the younger Scholefield—some few minutes , —I think he Baid five minutes after , the elder Soholefleld came to tbe door , and then went back again . He either might , or might not have seen the placard . The rest of the evidence against him is by Griffin . Griffin tells yon , that during the sitting of this meeting , Scholefield brought in a copy of that placard—the " Executive ' placard , and told tbe parties there that Turner had been apprehended for printing that placard . He also tells you , that this meeting took place in the chapel ( which appears to be a building adjoining Mi . Scholefleld's premises ) , and that during the meeting Mr . Scholefield came several times through a long passage leading from tbe chapel to his surgery , but that he did not sit in the meeting , or take any part in their proceedings . The rest of

      the evidence is as to the calling of this meeting : so far as it affects Mr . Seholefleld , is that he was a member of a committee which they call the monument committee , appointed , it is generally known , for the purpose of raising a monument to the late Henry Hunt . I do not know whether the witness states that Mr . Scholefield was a member of that Committee ; but , at all events , the witness himself was secretary to it , and it seems that three months before this meeting ijock place , the witness suggested to Mr . Seholefleld the propriety of calling together the meeting , which he ( Griffin ) described to you . I forget his description of it ; but it is quite clear that it was not in any way connected with the late disturbances . Three months before tbe Conference took place , Grifin proposed it to Mr . Scholefield , and he proposed it to the committee .

      The committee directed him to draw out an address , which , it is stated , was published in the "Star ; " a d the meeting took place in conesquence . Now , it cannot be supposed , that when Scholefield made this proposition to the Monument Committee , he could have done so with any , even the slightest , intention of calling together a meeting to act in concert with persons to turn out the hands employed in mills , or , in short , to take any part in , er do anything like , what was done during the late disturbances . It would be totally irrational to suppose that that was the case . The witness himself—and he is a witness for the prosecution—states , that this was not the case . He states that it was for a dfffsrent purpose Mr . Scholefield took up the suggestion from him , and communicated to the committee . That committee ordered an address to be

      drawn up ; and through the whele , it appears that this meeting was got up for a totally distinct purpose to that now charged by tbe prosecutors . Up to that time , at all events , there is nothing to connect Mr . Scholefield with a conspiracy , supposing such conspiracy to exist . The address was drawn np by Griffin , the witness , and , as he states , published in the " Star . " That there was nothing in that address , as it is called , which brought these men together , that could lead to the supposition that those who ordered it to bo drawn up and agreed to it , bad any such intention as is row stated , is evident ; for , if any such intention were manifested , evidence wonld be given of it this day . The fair inference is , that there was nothing in it calculated to inculpate Mr . Seholefleld up to the time of the meeting . We have him clear of any connection

      with the charges brought against him to-day . There ia nothing to shew , that he had the slightest knowledge of what proceedings were likely to take place , or that the meeting was called together for the purpose which it is now said it carried out . Then as to the meeting itself , it is stated by their own witnesses , that be took no part in their proceedings ; that be appeared as far as the witness could judge , to be engaged in his ( Mr . Scholefield's ) ordinary avocations ; that he went to his surgery backward and forward through the chapel , that being the road which he had to go and return from his Eurgery ; that he took no part in the proceedings at all . It is true , he brings in this placard , with the news of Turner ' s apprehension . But that surely cannot be taken as evidence of any guilt on his part Somebody has given him a placard after Turner

      was arrested ; acd Mr . Scholefield brings it to the parties sitting in the conference , thinking they would be interested in the arrest of such a man . Now , that is the whole of the evidence against Mr . Scholefield . I submit there is not any rational cause to justify you in holding him to bail , supposing the whole case to be as represented . With regard to the younger Scholefield , you will observe that there is no evidence against him from beginning to end , except that Higgins says he ( Scholefield ) took a placard , and put it on the walL It does not appear from any notes produced , that his name is in any way connected with any proceedings , either of Chartists or turn-outs . There is nothing to show , that he ever attended the meeting . It is not even shown , that he ever entered the door of the chapel , while the conference was sitting . There is

      nothing at all against him . His name does cot even appear on the private notes of tbe parties apprehended . These is nothing agoinBt him , except the fact , that this lad was seen going from the company of a biil : Sticker ( for that appears to be the description , of the man who came from the house ) , and putting np a placard . Is it reasonable ta suppose , that this lad was attending to his father ' s business at this place ? That merely because a bill-sticker comes to the house witb bills , and this young man is seen immediately after sticking one upon the wall , that therefore he ia conspiring and concerting plans , together with a parcel of other men , for the purpose ef carrying out their objects ; namely , breaking the peace and other matters ? I ask yon , Sir , is it reasonable to suppose , that that is the case ? If this lad bad taken an active part in any tuoh proceedings , is it possible that his name would not have come out Bome » where—that he would not have been proved to have been associating with those parties at other times ? Unfortunately , he was at his father ' s hsuse at the time

      the bill-sticker came there with tho bills ; and this lad puta up one of the bills on the wall . What is more likely than that he should do so , without thinking or caring about it ? Who would suppose that there was any mischief in such a proceeding ? He has been in the habit of seeing bills , of all sorts and kinds , stuck up every day in the same place ; and it is proved that there were oth « bills there at the time . Supposing it to be true , then , that he stuck up the bill in question , it is totally unreasonable—it is forcing evidence beyond anything it will bear—to infer , that , in putting up this bill , he had anything to do with tbe proceedings out of which these prosecutions have arisen . I do contend that , with regard to the two Scholeflelds , there is so dear a failure in evidence against them , as to leave yon no alternative but to discharge them . I anbmit that this charge of conspiracy cannot be made out at alL Tbe whole of their own . evidence goes to shew tbs absence of pre-eoD « ert it u ahewn that ihmstem did assemble there . It is shewn that they Mm brought together fox a totally different purpose

      to that which is stated in tbe charge against them . It Is aiao shewn thatr being there , they bald a diaausdon npon what was then taking pbtoe , and agreed , bnt not unanimoaaly , to a resolut ion . Griffin said , that they issued an address : that may be ao : but we have no evidence of what that address was . He proves that tbe address was in writing—that there was a eopy of it made ; and then we bare a newspaper produce * . It is not proved whew that paper came from , nor what newspaper it is , except as far as we can judge from the bead or tail of it ; and this paper containa a document purporting to have issued from the

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      head of that meeting . There is ho evidence to support that a . ! dress . except that there waa an address agreed to , and that there was an original and a copy of it , neither of which is produced . The whole of the prosecutor ' s own evidence only proves that the conference were meeting for another purpose totally different to that charged against the prisoners ; and then , that they had a discussion about a thing that was then taking place , and that a resolution was agreed to . Now , sir , how can it be reasonably said from that , that these men conspired together ? The resolution may , or may not , be legal—it may be a libel for which those who published it maybe answerable ; and , supposing it to be brought home to these parties , the meeting may have been a seditious meeting ; but certainly there is nothing in the evidence to make a conspiracy of it ,

      any more than you could make a conspiracy of a meeting called together for the purpose of eating a dinner , and where improper acts may have been committed . Then , with repard to Hill , it is shown by the witnesses , that be opposed vigorously , or at all events argumentatively , the only act proved against the meeting , namely , tbe passing of the resolution . Griffin describes him as having done his utmost to prevent that resolution from being passed . He ( Griffin ) certainly says that one of the reasons he ( Mr . Hill ) gave was , that , supposing the strike would not be general , it would be a failure . A good reason for a man to give in opposing any thing . " If you do it , you won't succeed . " Hill oppuses the resolution to the end ; and therefore the prosfcutors have proved positively , that whatever act this meeting may have done , Hill tookpavt directly ucain&t it . And

      surely the man who opposed the act will not be considered as guilty as the man who coincided with it . As to the rest of tbe prisoners , I contend that there is no conspiracy proved . As to its being an illegal meeting , a term by-tbe-bye , into which I have fallen from hearing it so frequently reiterated . I will leave yeu to deal with that ; but it appears to me that it cannot bear tho semblance of such a constiuction . The resolution says that the strike is approved of . Now , men have a right to strike for wages . Men who sell their labour have as much right as those who sell anything else to say of that which they are selling ,, " We will sell it no longer ; " and the men who are present have a right to declare whether tfa « y approve or disapprove of their

      doing so . There is no distinction between the ease of these men approving of the strike , and any set of men approving of the merchants in Manchester holding up their goods , and refusing to sell them . There is nothing in that resolution that goes to encourage or give countenance to any breach of the peace , or any illegal act Mr . Cobbett , having briefly recapitulated his arguments in favour of tbe prisoners , observed that there was not the slightest excuse for saying that they committed any conspiracy . He submitted that , at all events , they ought not to be held te bail on such evidence as was adduced ; and if they were not held to bail on that , they would not on any other charge that might be then trumped up acainst them .

      Bernard M'Cartney , having been asked if he wished to say anything , addressed the Court au follows : — I have much to say , did I conceive that the saying of that much would have a tendency to throw from around me thi peculiar inoonveniences and disadvantages of my present position . Tbe Court cannot be ignorant of the peculiarity of my case . The magnitude of the inconveniences and disadvantages to which I am subject is great , when compared with those of others who are indicted with me . Lest , however , you Bhould be ignorant of the peculiarity of ray situation , I shall , as briefly as possibly , state it to the Court . I was arrested three weeka ago to-night , 1 think on a charge of a nature differing , in some respects from the present 1 was detained in the custody of the authorities in this prison within twelve hours of a fortnight I was held to

      bail in a large amount , to take my trial at the forthcoming special assiz ^ -a at Liverpool . I was liberated on such bail yesterday week , in the evening , from this prison . I was re-arrested , or arrested a second time , on the following Thursday night . I have been scarcely three whole days out of confiuement since I was first apprehended . I am now arraigned in this court under a fresh charge ; and I am expected to prepare a sufficient defence for myself against the forthcoming commission on Monday next I am prevented from she possibility of preparing for such , defence , by bringing forward witnesses , whe , I am sure , ' are fully adequate to do away with , the charges brought forward against ma in this court- I have therefore , to say , that the nature of my position is such as to incapacitate me , who am ignorant of tbe law , and the technicalities of this and a superior court , from being in that cool , calm , and reflective state cf mind ,

      which is so necessary to rally around me those witnesses who would bear me out of this ordeal with benefit and credit to myself . I have only , therefore , to point out to the court , the peculiarity of the disadvantages under which I labour ; that you may understand that it is altogether beyond my pswer to come forward at the tribunal of my country , with such evidence aa may be necessary to establish my innocence , either in this case , or the case referred to . Trusting , therefore , to your sense of justice on all occasions , and looking to the position you occupy , as being mere or less Counsel for the prisoner , I hope you will take these disadvantages into consideration ; and that , in the leniency of the manner you will deal with ma as regards those clogs and barriers that surround me , in the way of bail , you will show yourselves capable of appreciating the disadvantages and inconveniences under which I labour .

      T . B . Smith and Thomas Railton , who were also undefended , were asked by Mr . Foster if they wished to make any statement ; but they said , they shonld reserve what they had to say for a future oscasion . Mr . Foster then made the following observations : —The general nature of the charge brought against the parties who are here under a warrant , has been clearly stated in the opening of the case by the learned counsel for the prosecution . It consists of this , that there is bo evidence befere us , that the recent disturbances origiouted , in the first instance , from you or any of you ; but the case laid against you is this , that , after these disturbances had arisen , you met together , and approved , in the first place , of the strike , and evinced a desire that that strike should bo continued , and pledged yourselves further to do the utmost in your

      power to promote that object ; and you resolved , that that cessation from labour should continue , in order that it might enforce what you call the People ' s Charter . Now , that that object was an illegal object , and that any agreement to promote the object by means of a general cessation from labour , or by keeping up the cessation from labeur which had previously taken place—that that wan an illegal conspiracy there can be no doubt . Oa saying that , I have the concurrence of Mr . Maude that it is perfectly clear ; and therefore all we have to decide is , whether there ia such clear evidence in the case as to show ground for committing you . That is the question before us now . If we look at the resolution put in proof , we do not see how one can entertain any doubt that that was the object The passing of this resolution would be a proof of conspiracy , On this

      charge there are four prisoners who are not identified by the witnesses ; and , as to these four , there is no evidence before us , nor are they included in the decision which the Court is about to give . With respect to the elder Scholefield , we find that this meeting was held ia his house ; that be was present during part of the meeting , giving certain information to that meeting ; and that a placard connected with the object of that meeting was posted on his premises . It is impossible to say that he is not implicated in the charge . With respeot to bis son , the evidence against him does not go directly to shew him to be in concert with any of the parties ; tbe evidence against him is slighter than perhaps that against any of the others ; but when one finds him there at the time posting this placard , and that immediately after , and on the day that resolution

      was come to , one cannot do otherwise than commit him also to take his trial for the alleged offence . With respect to Hill , the ground taken by his advocate is , that he opposed the passing ef the resolution in question , aud so he did , but we have the reason given why be did so ; but we have also that which is much more material , tbat , though the resolution was carried by a large majority , it was also resolved that the minority should be bound by the acts of the majority , and , after that , several parties pledged themselves to go to their respective localities , and carry out the objects of the meeting . Therefore , William Hill is liable for the acts of that party whom he

      opposed ; and our judgment is , that the parties have all , with the exception of the four not identified by the witnesses , done that which makes it our duty to send them for trial . That is the extent of our duty , and it is the only question at present which we have to decide . The next thing is to see what will be the amount of bail which we shall determine ou taking for each party . Tbat is a matter for consideration , and which at this moment the Court is not prepared to state ; but we will soon state the result of oar opinins , and in apportioning tbe bail which will be required from each prisener , as much regard as possible will he had to the condition of the parties , and the evidence against

      them . Mr . Part then said , he was instructed to prefer a charge against Christopher Doyle , arising out of an offence committed by him in Marple , in tbe county of Cheater , which he ( Mr . Part ) was advised amounted to a felony . It was for pulling down a lock-gate , which offence , by the 7 th and 8 th of George IV . chapter 30 , was made a felony . He ( Mr . Part ) was then prepared to go into the case , if the court thought proper , and Mr . Foster could hear it , as a Cheshire magistrate . After a few words from Mr . Cobbett , on behalf of tbe prisoner , Mr . Foster declined going into the case . Tbe court having deliberated for some time , aa to tbe amount of bail which each prisoner should give , Mr . Foster inquired into their respective occupations , and then declared tbe amounts as follows : — . " ., . ' ¦ ; : '' . ' ' ' . James Leach , two sureties ia £ 200 each , and himself in £ 400 .

      John Campbell , two surette * In £ 300 each , and himself in £ 600 . -i gmes Scholefield , two sureties in £ 400 each , and himself in £ 800 . Christopher Doyle , two sureties in £ 200 each , and himself in £ 400 . Bernard M'CJartney , two mreties In £ 200 eaeb , and Richard Otiey , two sureties in £ 250 each , and himself in £ 500 .

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      ^ George Julian Harney , two sureties in £ 250 each , and himself in £ 500 . John Thornton , two sureties in £ 150 each , and himself in £ 300 . . John Massey , two sureties in £ 150 each and himself in £ 300 . Robert Brook , two sureties in £ 20 * each , and himself In £ 400 . William Hill , two sureties in £ 400 each , and himself In £ 800 . Thomas B . Smith , two sureties in £ 200 each , and himself in £ 400 . John Ellison , two sureties in £ 200 each , and himself in £ 460 . Samuel Parkes , two sureties in £ 150 each , and himself in £ 300 . Thomas Railton , two sureties in £ 200 each , and himself in £ 400 .

      William Scholefield , two sureties in £ 100 each ; his own recognizance was not taken , he being only 20 years of age ; and 48 hour ' s notice of bail was required in each case . Norman , Fletcher , Ramsden , and Arthur , were then discharged . The recognfz races entered into by Mr . Wra . Scholefield , for his appearance to-day were accepted for his appearance at the Commission , and these being known to be good and substantial , the form was at once gone through , and he was discharged . Mr ; Hill , before the Court rose made an application to the Banch to order his watch , money , keys , and other articles , whieh had been taken from him at Leeds , and which were of no use in proving any thing against him , to be given up to him . He had made the application before , and though the order had been made it had not been attended to . Mr . Foster—If you apply to Mr . Walker , he has the order te give you what you seek .

      Mr . Hill—They are not in Mr . Walker ' s possession , Sir . . . ; ,. ¦ ¦ ¦ . ¦;¦ ¦ ; . ¦' Inspector Taylor—I have Mr . Hill ' s property in my posaeeBion , Sir ; and with your permission I am . ready to give up what he wants . Mr . Foster—By all means . Mr . Hill—Thank you , Sir . I made the application because I had been told that the officer dare not give the things up without the sanction of the Bench . The parties then left the Court , and the Magistrates retired from the Bench having sat for nearly nine hours . '

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      TO THE CHARTISTS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND . Brethren , —You are aware from the Ifreqaent announcements in the Northern and Evening Stars , that Mr . O'Connor intended to be present at the Stafford Special Commission , to appoint Counsel , and to look after the defence of all the prisoners . It is also known to you that hia presence at the trials was all-impoitant . Hia countenance would have cheered the prisoners , and gone far to prevent the tyrannical factions from making merchandise of the flesh and blood of their victims . Bat his generous mind , his great abilities , his noble exertions were not to be cast into the scales of classmade justice ! No ! tyranny designed otherwise . Hence his arrest acd confinement in a filthy dungeon on last Friday . A certificate from his physician informs us of his severe illness . We are therefore

      deprived of his personal services . He is not able to . attend . His absence has been compensated for in a great measure by the active zeal and generous exertions of Mr . Roberts , solicitor , of Bath . Unable to be with us , Mr . O'Connor has n 6 t negleoted us ; fifty pounds have been remitted by him for the defence of the prisoners . But this is by no means adequate to the expenses alread y incurred ; not half sufficient indeed for the defence of our martyred advocates . Up , then , Chartists , and be doing . Shall hearts bleed of mothers , fathers , wives , and children for the sufferings of those who , perhaps , if defended , might even yet be saved ! Subscribe at once , then ; send your subscriptions to the General Defence Fund .

      We are the appointed managing committee . We meet every night to transact business . All money received is brought before the committee ; and no money expended without their sanction . ¦ Brethren , we hope at the conclusion of our duties , to produce a clear balance sheet of all monies received and expended . „ We call upon you to do your duty ; we will endeavour to do ours . Our earnest hope is , that by defending the victims , and showing a bold front against oppression , we may stem the torrent of injustice . To say more is unnecessary . If you rightly do the duties thrown upon you , we shall not have appealed in vain . . We desire to subscribe ourselves , your friends and fellow-labourers in the cause , Wm . Peplow , Richard Podmore , John Brooks , W . Holden , Treasurer . Theop . Jennings , John Eymer , Secretary .

      P . S . All subscriptions to be forwarded to Feargus O'Connor , EB q . * 252 , Strand , London . Letters may be addressed to Mr . William Peplow , Friarstreet , Stafford .

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      ADDRESS OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL PRO . TEM . TO THE GENERAL CHARTIST BODY . Brother Chartists , —We address you under peculiar and exciting cirucumstances . An aria cocratio and a tyrannic Government has seized upon your Executive Committee , in tho vain hope of arresting the progress of our mighty movement , and of depresssing the spirits of a brave and generous people . Deeply sensible of the value of a . { km organization at this critical period , the Metropolitan Delegate Meeting , representing tho feelings and wishes of the metropolis and its surrounding districts , have taken upon themselves the responsibility of electing four individuals to act in conjunction with Morean Williams ( the only member of the

      Executive capable of acting at the present period , and whose attendance has been requested ) as an Executive Committee until the country shall have decided upon such steps as it may deem advisable ( o pursue . We feel the great and onerous duiie 8 we are called upon to perform , but we shrink not from the task ; we wijJ , with the utmost of our ability dischargo this duty , fearless of every opposition , and conscious that we shall have the support ana countenance of all true lovers of democratic liberty . We are aware of the irregularity of the mode of our election , but we feel confident the exigency of the occasion will prove a sufficient excuse . We are not animated by any vain hope of fame , or desire of personal emolument , but by an ardent desire for the success of our cause , which we feel would have been imperilled if such a step had not been adopted ; we do not intend to accept of any remuneration for our services ; we would not , on any account , abstract one farthing of salary from the Executive ; faithfully

      have they performed their duties , and truly do they deserve any benefits which may accrue from their situation . Our object is to shew to the government that id defiance of persecution , imprisonment or even death , the organisation shall never be impeded for want of honest , faithful , and devoted servants . If they want victims , we have a largor number willing to fall martyrs than they will speedily exhaust . They have struck the firstblow , and we mast defend ourselves , or submit to the execrations of our friends , the oppression of our enemies , and the remorse of our own consciences . We advise you immediately to call together your general C 0 Bncil , and take steps for the election of an executive , in the following method :-Let indmdnals be nominated at the latest period , by Saturday , Oct . 2 & 2 £ 5 Vttrs . ~ & is ^ riSIfe- »¦ - ^ g&a&ft ^ w * *

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      day , November 5 th . This Executive is not intended to usurp the powers of the present body , but will retire when the original body are in a situation to resume their duties ; if only a portion ate ia that situation , the complement can be made up from the candidates who have polled the highest number of votes . ¦ : - . ¦ .. - .. • ¦ ¦¦"¦ ¦ ¦¦¦ ¦ . Brother Chartistsj if you ap prove of this line of P « lioy , take immediate steps to carry it out j we also earnestl y entreat you to remit your contributions as usual , either to Mrs . Campbell , 180 , Holborn , to the S ecretary pro ter n . Thomas Wheeler , 243 J , Temple Bar , or to the . General Treasurer , John Cleave , 1 . Shoe-lane . We are sorry to announce that the funds of the Executive are iu a very deplorable state , as you mu 3 t be aware from the returns latel y published ; this must be immediately rectified ; these men have sacrificed their liberty , their all , in your oaase , and you will be unworthy of the name of British Chartists , if you , at this important

      juncture , desert them . We are well aware of the many and heavy calls which the defence and other funds make upon your slender resources , but the necessity of upholding your organization is alPim .-perauve and must not be neglected . We who are in the enjoyment of the dearest boon of nature , out liberty , must be prepared to make any and every sacrifice in defence of those principles , which alone can render existence valuable to honest and enlightened men . We trust that our suggestions will meet with your approbation and be attended with those benefits which we desire to accrue from them , and that you will rally round your organzation and bid defiance to the mean and paltry efforts of a vindictive and expiring faction . We remain , your ' s in the cause , William Cuffey , President . John Geobge Dron , James Knight , Thomas Martin Wheelee , Sec . Executive , pro . tern .

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      EXTRAORDINARY CASES OF POISONING VERDICT OF WILFUL MURDER IN THREE DISTINCT CASES .

      A considerable degree of alarm and excitement wasoreated in the neighbourhood of Folds , Little Bolton , on Thursday last , iu consequence of an inquisition , held at the Crown Inn , upon the body of William Ecoles , a boy of nearly fifteen years of age , son of Henry Eoclea , a carter , and who has hitherto borne an irreproachable character . The jury were first summoned with an idea that it was an ordinary case of sudden death ; but , from facts that afterwards transpired , the coroner deemed it necessary to have a post mortem examination on the body ; the result of which proved that there was a large quantity of arsenic in the stomach of the deceased . The evidence then given , did not implicate any individual ; but it is asserted , that from inquiries made , there is every reason to suppose that the deceased ' s

      stepmother has been guilty of the murder . It appears that Betty Eccles , then a widow , was married , about two years ago , to Henry Ecoles , a carter , of respectable character , who was then in the service of Mr . Hardcastle , bleacher , at Firwood , but was discharged in consequence of some faua paux on the part of his wife , and has since been working at Manchester , the family remaining at Little Bolton . On Monday morning last , her present husband left home to attend to his work , and remarked , " Now , Betty , look to the children while I am away ; and in a week or two , we will ' . flit ' 'to Manchester . " She replied , " I always do look after them ; " and the man went away contented . Indeed , there was no reason for complaint as to harsh treatment on her part ; but . on the

      contrary , she was always very kind , so far as appearances went to show . On the same day , she gave the deceased some money to purchase a rabbit , and not the slightest difference occurred duriag the day . On the following morning , deceased went to his work , and on his return for dinner , was supplied with a damson pudding , of which he ate heartily . On his return to his work he began to feel sick , and vomited rather freely , and was compelled to ieave work for the purpose of returning home ; but he had swallowed such a large quantity of arsenic , that , on his way , he was obliged to go behind a hedge ; where he remained until a workman iu the same employ , named Davenport , who was on his way home , about four o ' clock in the afternoon , was informed by a girl of deceased ' s state , and on finding him took him

      home , and he died the same evening . The Jury , on the recommendation of the Coroner , adjourned the inquest until Thursday afternoon , when it was stated that the body of Alice Haslem ( who was interred a fortnight ago ) , daughter to the woman , by her first husband , had been exhumed , and that , on examination a quantity of arsenic had been found in her stomach . The bowels of the boy were also found to contain a considerable quantity of poison . The matter had now assumed a serious aspect , and the Coroner recommended that the inquest should be further adjourned nntjl Tuesday . This was at once agreed upon ; but , in the oase of the girl , an additional number of jurors were sworn , and the body was inspected in the yard of the parish church . On Tuesday , the adjourned inquest was held on three of the bodies , when evidence was adduced

      which satisfied the jury in returning a verdict of wilful murder against the party charged . The coroner and jury assembled in the Town Hall , and an immense crowd of persons were collected , who occasionally audibly manifested their feelings of abhorrence for the crime of which the prisoner was accused . The prisoner , whose name is Betty Eccles , manifested considerable indifference at the charges brought agaiust her , and did not seem in the least affected by the horrid details of the case . The coroner briefly summed up the case to the jury , who , after a consultation of about ten minutes , found a verdict of " Wilful murder against the prisoner , for Having caused the death of William Eccles , Alice Haelam , and Nancy Haslam , by the administration of arsenic . " She , on being committed , coolly turned to the jury , and thanked them for their kindness , and was then removed amid the hooting of the

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      Murder at Stanley , near Deeby . —On Friday night last , the dwelling-house of the Miss Goddards , at Stanley , two maiden sisters who resided togeihtr , was broken into , property to s ^ me amount stolen and ene of the . sisters barbarously murdered . The deceased lady was in her seventieth year , and was shockingly ill-treated ; the other was also maoh wounded . Two men have been taken up on suspicion .

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      ¦ . ¦** WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET . FRIDAY , OCTOBER 7 . Our supplies of Grain are moderate of all articles ; the Wheat trade is very slow , without variation in value . Barley is fully I 3 . per quarter lower . Oats are steady , but Shelling has again declined 6 d . per load . Beans as before . No alteration in other articles . Leeds Woollen Market , Tuesday , Cct . 4 . — We are glad to find that a fair business was done at the Cloth Halls on Saturday and Tuesday last and that prices are , if anything , a shade better than they were the week before . It is true that the prices are extremely low , and in some instances not remunerative , but it is somewhat satisfactory to know that they are not getting lower . Heavy goods for winter wear are those which have been most in request . The business transactions in our warehouses have been tolerably good during the week .

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      Middlesex , by JOSHUA HOBSON , at his Print ing Offices , Nei . 12 and 18 , Market-street , Briggate ; and PnJbliahed by tbe aaid Joshiu Hobsou , ( for the « aid Fbabgus d'CONNQB , ) at hia Dwel-Ung-houMe , No . 6 , Market-street , Briggato j an internal Communication existing between the said No . 5 , Market-street , and the « aid No * . 13 and 13 , Market-street , Briggate , thus conatitatlng tb « whole of the uid Printing and Publishing Office one Premises . All Communications must be addressed , ( Post-paid ) to HOBSON , Northern Star Office Leedv Saturday , October 8 , 1843 .

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      WEDNESBURY . —A meeting for the election of constables was held here on Friday last , in the vestry . The " Lads" were there , and greatly to the surprise and chagrin of the factions , carried their own chairman , after the chairman first elected ( a Whig ) had refused to submit a list of names proposed by the Chartists for approval . A list proposed by the " nobs" was scrutinized , but the people knew how to do their work , and they did it . HUDDEESFlEIiD . —October Fair—Tuesday being our Cattle Fair and the morning extremely fine and promising , a great number of horned cattle were brought , of an excellent quality , which realized very fair prices . There was a very meagre shew of horses , and those were old and half-worn out . Upon the whole , very little business was done .

      . A Warning . —On Monday last , Mr . Haycock , veterinary surgeon , was dent for to operate upon a horse that had emptied aplate filled with a preparation of arsenic which w as carelessly 1 '¦ id under the manger for the destruction of rats : great doubts were entertained as to the horse ' s recovery , but we are happy to say by the timely arrival and skilful aid of Mr . Haycock , the horse is rapidly improving .

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      ANOTHER VOICE FROM THE DUNGEON . THE LAMB 3 ' APPEAL TO THE WOLF ! A memorial , of which the following is a oopy , has been despatched from the prisoners committed to the Nottingham Quarter Sessions , on a charge of " illegally assembling . " It bore the names of twenty-six out of the twenty-nine so committed . It speaks for itself . Will the Gallant Colonel have the decency to refrain from occupying the judgment seat on the occasion of the trial of these men whose case he has pre-judged % Will he seat himself there to administer justice , with this attaint upon his impartiality I we shall see ! and the prisoners will know what to think , if it be so ! To the . Bight Honourable Sir James Graham , Her Majesty ' s Principal Secretary of Stale for the Home Department The Memorial of the undersigned ,

      Humbly Sheweth . —That your memorialists are committed to take their trials at the ensuing Quarter Sessions for the County of Nottingham , to be holden in the Shire Hall , on the seventh day of October next , en a charge of illeeally assembling . That Colonel Rolleston , M . P . is accustomed to preside at the sessions holden in the Shire-hall . That the aforesaid Colonel Rolleston , M . P . was actively engaged in the apprehension of your memorialists , and at the time of their commitment said " they " ( meaning himself and his brother magistrates ) " were DETERMINED to make a severe example of some of them . "

      Your memorialists therefore humbly hope that you will take these Circumstances into your consideration , and direct that they be tried at the County Assize ; or at least direct that Hie aforesaid Colonel Rolleston , M . P . do not preside at their trial ; as it is evident he has prejudged their case . He being also a party to the apprehension of your Memorialists , < fco . wiil naturally seek to justify such apprehension ; and his connection with the circumstances is calculated to prejudice him against your memorialists , however impartial may be his intention . The law directs that her Majesty ' s liege enbjects shall be tried before a dispassionate and impartial Judge . Your memorialists will ever pray .

      Local Markets.

      LOCAL MARKETS .

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      g THE NORTHERN STAR ,

      Leeds : — Printed For Tbe Proprietor Fearg 8 O'Connor, Esq., Of Hammersmith, Count]

      Leeds : — Printed for tbe Proprietor FEARG 8 O'CONNOR , Esq ., of Hammersmith , Count ]

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Oct. 8, 1842, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct908/page/8/