No. 704. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1838. PRICE 5D. PEACE, LAW, OIlL) ER! AT a MEETING of the POLITICAL UNION, Birmingham, held within the Town Hall there, on Wednesday, the 28tli day of November, 1838, Mr. BENJAMIN HADLEY, ( Vice- chairman ot the Council of the Union,) IK THE CHAIR. Moved by Mr. DOUGLAS, seconded by Mr. SALT, and passed unanimously, * That this Union expressly, and in the strongest manner, condemn all exhortations to physical force, for the purpose of procuring Universal Suffrage, and the other objects of the National Petition, or whose intent is to produce any breach of peace, law, or order; and this Union especially condemn all fixing of days or times beyond which the peaceful, and lawful, and orderly agitation of the people's rights is to cease, and a civil war for their vindication to be entered upon. Moved by FEARGUS O'CONNER, Esq., seconded by Mr. EDWIN THOMPSON, and passed unanimously. That this meeting, understanding that Mr. Salt has disa- vowed any intention of marking Mr. Feargus O'Connor with disapprobation, is of opinion thattheresolution of which Mr. O'Connor gave notice, lias become unnecessary, and thai our future actions, in the struggle for Universal Suffrage, will be sufficiently declaratory of our former motives for having embarked in the agitation of that great national question, and we are resolved to mark with our disapprobation, and brand with the name of traitor, any individual who shall, from captious feelings, or talse notions of personal im- portance, attempt to cause disunion in the Radical ranks. That this meeting pledges itself to the Radicals of the empire, and each to the other, that the people of Birming- ham never will cease to agitate, until the principle of Uni- versal Suffrage becomes the basis of the constitution of the empire, and by which alone can equal, even handed, and entire justice be rendered to England, Ireland, and Scot- land ; and as the feelings of the Radicals ot England to- wards their Irish brethren has been misrepresented, we embrace the present opportunity of declaring our love for the Irish working classes, and our desire to do them sub- stantial justice, by extending to them that principle of self- government which we claim for ourselves, and by which alone they will be enabled to rescue themselves from the cruel ascendancy of a persecuting law church— from the injustice of a corrupt magistracy— from the dominion of tyrant land- lords— and from the profligacy of interested tactions. A1 UNPRECEDENTED EXPEDITION, FROM LUDLOW TO LONDON IN ELEVE1S HOURS. THE public are respectfully informed that a new and elegant safety COACH, THE LITTLE RED ROVER, has commenced running from LUDLOW to BIRMING- HAM; driven by that celebrated whip, Old Jordan, late of L'Hirondelle. It leares the Angel Inn, Ludlow eveiy morning at a quarter before seven o'clock, ( except Sunday), through Cleobury, Bewdley, Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Dudley, and Oldbury, to YATES'S WHITE HORSE COACH OFFICE, RAILWAY STATION, in immediate communication with the trains for London' Liverpool, Manchester, and all the intermediate townsi without the inconvenience of change of luggage, or addi- tional omnibus fare from town to the station. N. B. AM packages forwarded by this conveyance will have the earliest delivery in London, Liverpool, or Man- chester, the following morning. The above Coach leaves Birmingham every afternoon ( except Sunday) at a quarter before two o'clock, or on the arrival of the first train from London, by which passengers will arrive in Ludlow at half- past seven o'clock in the even- ing, performing the whole distance in Eleven Hours. BOOKING OFFICES. Ludlow , Angel Inn. Cleobury Talbot Inn. Bewdley George Inn. Kidderminster Swan Inn. Stourbridge — Vine Inn. Dudley Mr. Godfrey's Original Office. Birmingham White Horse Coach Office, Railway Sta- tion, Red Lion, corner of New Meeting street, High street, and Pugh's Coach Office, New. street, opposite the Post Office. GODFREY, JORDAN, AND CO., Proprietors, IIFE ANNUITIES to INCREASE INCOME.— A Tables of Rates for the purchase of Annuities at the Royal Union Annuity Office, may he had on a single sheet. 5, Lancaster place, Waterloo Bridge. Letters to be post paid. FOR CHILDREN CUTTING THEIR TEETII. TVFRS. JOHNSON'S AMERICAN SOOTHING - LTA SYRUP This infallible Remedy has preserved hundreds of children, when thought past recovery from con- vulsions arising from painful dentition. As soon as the Syrup is rubbed on the gums, the child will he relieved, the gums cooled, and the inflammation reduced. It is as innocent as efficacious, tending to produce the teeth with ease; and so pleasant, that no child will refuse to let its gums be rub bed with it. When infants are at the age of four months, the Syrup should be rubbed on the gums ; and parents should never be without the Syrup in the nursery where there are young children ; for if a child wakes in the night with pains in the gums, the Syrup immediately gives ease ; thereby preventing convulsions, fevers, & c.— The great suc- cess of this medicine ( luting the last twenty- five years has induced unprincipled persons to imitate it, under the name of American Soothing Syrup, and copying parts of Mrs. Johnson's bills, & c. Parents will, therefore, be very parti- cular to ask for JOHNSON'S AMERICAN SOOTH- ING SYRUP, and to notice that the names of BARCLAY and SONS, 93, Farringdon- street, London, ( to whom Mrs. Johnson has sold the recipe,) is on the Stamp affixed to each Bottle. INFLUENZA. — RELIEF IN A FEW HOURS, A CURE IN A FEW DAYS. SIMCO'S CHEMICAL ESSENCE OF LIN- SEED is universally allowed to be the best and most efficacious medicine in the world for Coughs, Colds, Asth- mas, Hoarseness, Impeded Respiration, Difficult Expecto- ration, Soreness or Rawness of the Chest and Stomach, Consumptive Cough, and Pulmonary Affections Asth- matic persons who have been cured by this Essence, de- clare that prior to its use they had not been able to lie down in bed for twenty nights, on account of impeded respira- tion. It will be found invaluable to persons who are obliged to travel in the fogs and damp air, and will cure children's coughs in two days. If any person afflicted with a cold, will take two full- sized tea- spoonsful of this Essence, in a little warm ruin and water at night, such person will in the morning find himself almost well. The wonderful and surprising good effects in cases of Influenza and Coughs are well known; abundant opportunities of late have been afforded, and nearly one thousand bottles were sold by the late proprietor, within fourteen days in the month of February, 1837. It is gaining universal patronage, and is highly spoken of; the extraordinary cures effected by it in Northampton and neighbourhood, have spread its virtues far and wide. A Mrs. Tressler, residing in Hull lane, Northampton, was afflicted in July, 183S, with a dreadful Cough, and severe pain in her side and chest, and she wishes the pro- prietor to make known to the public, that his Chemical Es- sence of Linseed quite cured her violent Cough, and also the pains in her chest and side, and that she considers it the best Cough medicine ever prepared. John Foster, Kingsthorpe Lodge, desires that it may be made public that his wife was afflicted with a bad cold, which occasioned pains in all her limbs, and much fever and slight cough, with sore throat, which Siinco's Chemical Essence of Linseed cured very speedily. Sold in bottles, price Is. ljd., 2s. 9( 1., and 4s. 6( 1. each. Sold by Banks, Bull ring; Shillitoe, Wood, High street; Matthison and Co., Edgbaston street; Knott, Harvet, Martin, Dale end; and Clark and Son, Birmingham; Banks, Park, Wolverhampton; arid Twinberrow, Learning, ton. Wholesale in London by Boddington and Co., Bar- clay and Son, and Sutton and Son ; also by Simco, North- ampton. BIRMINGHAM CHUltCII BUILDING SOCIETY. T a PUBLIC MEETING, at the TOWN HALL, Birmingham, on Tuesday, November 27tb, 1838, The LORD BISHOP OF WORCESTER IN TIIE CHAIR, The following Resolutions were unanimously adopted:— Moved by the Right Hon. Loan CALTHORPE, and seconded by the Ven. ARCHDEACON SPOONKR— I. That this meeting is deeply convinced that it is the imperative duty of individuals and of communities, to pro- vide for the happiness and stability of their country, by promoting the moral and religious welfare of its inhabitants; and that, as this object will be most effectually secured in our own land by the influence of the sacred truths and or- dinances of the Established Church, it is an obligation peculiarly incumbent upon her; members and friends to adopt energetic measures for extending the means of instruc- tion in her principles, and ot attendance on her services, to all ranks of society, especially to the poorer classes, who have not the ability to provide these advantages for them- selves. Moved by the Hon. F. G. CALTHORPE, and seconded by RICHARO SPOONER, Esq— II. That£ the church accommodation in the borough of Birmingham having been shown not to exceed 24,000 sittings in all, while its rapidly increasing population is already little, if at all, short of 180,000 souls, an irresistible claim is esta- blished for enlarged means of instruction through the in- strumentality of the Established Church; and that all her members in this community are bound, by the most sacred obligations, to exert themselves for the diminution of the lamentable disproportion that exists between the numbers of our people and the supply of the means of grace. Moved by JAMES TAYLOR, Esq., and seconded by the Rev. J. P. LEE, Head Master of King Edward's Grammar School— III. That with the view of supplying, in some degree, this appalling deficiency of Church Accommodation, a society, to be called, " THE BIRMINGHAM CHURCH BUILD- ING SOCIETY," be now formed, of which the following shall be the RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The object of the society shall be to provide ( within the next five years) Ten Additional Churches, within the parishes and hamlets composing the borough of Birming- ham. 2. That each church he endowed to the value of 1,000/. 3. That funds be raised j^ y Subscriptions, payable in five yearly instalments, unless Contributors shall prefer paying their Subscriptions in whole, or in part at earlier periods. 4. That the Lord Bishop of the Diocese, for the time being, be the President; Contributors of 5001- and upwards, Patrons; Contributors of 100/. and upwards, Vice- Patrons; and Contributors of 10/. and upwards, Members of the Society. 5. That committees be formed in the different districts of the borough, to solicit and collect Contributions; to main- tain a correspondence with a general committee, formed under the regulations of the next law; and to promote the objects of the Society generally; and that of such district commi: tees, the officiating Ministers andjWardens of they churches or chapels within the district shall ( if Contributors) with all Members of the general committee resident within the same, be always Members. 6. That the management of the affairs of this Society, and the administration of its funds, be confided to the care of a general committee, which shall consist of the President, Patrons, Vice- Patrons, Treasurer, Secretaries, and ( if the are Subscribers) the Archdeacon of Coventry, the Rural Dean and Incumbents of the several parishes, churches, and chapels within the borough, the Head and Second Masters of King Edward's Grammar School, and Members appointed from the several districts, of whom one shall be annually elected from each district. 7. That a Treasurer and Secretaries be appointed to the Society. 8. That the funds collected by district committees, or by individuals, be from time to time paid into the hands of the Treasurer, and by him placed in one common fund, to be accounted for to the general committee; and that no pay. ment be made by the Treasurer without a written order, signed by two Members of the committee, and one of the Secretaries. 9. That the Society shall in no case contribute out of its funds more than 3,000/. towards procuring any church or chapel. 10. That the patronage of each church or chapel be vested in five Trustees, of whom the Lord Bishop of the Diocese, and the Rector or Vicar of the parish in which any church or chapel is built, shall be always two, and the ether three shall be chosen by a majority of the Subscribers in value, provided that the same person shall not be elected a trustee for more than one church. Moved by J. F. LEDSAM, Esq., and seconded by the Rev. RANN KENNEDY, Minister of St. Paul's— IV. That the district committees be recommended by this meeting to take immediate measures for canvassing the whole town, for Subscriptions from the wealthier members of the community, and that the general committee do exert itself in conjunction with them, to call into exercise some systematic agency for collecting the smaller, but not less valuable, contributions of the working classes. Moved by WILLIAM CHANCE, Esq., and seconded by the Rev. J. G. BREAY, Minister of Christ Church, and Prebendary of Lichfield— V. That the committee do prepare an appeal, addressed especially to the merchants, manufacturers, and proprietors of land and houses within the borough, and to the no- bility and gentry of the neighbourhood ; and do print and circulate the same, together with the resolutions of this meeting. Moved by C. TINDAL, Esq , and seconded by the Rev. THOMAS NUNNS, Minister of St. Bartho'o- mew's—- VI. That James Taylor, Esq.. be Treasurer of this So ciety; the Rev. SYDNEY GEDGE, the Rev. John Abbott, Mr. Samuel Rawlins, jun., and Mr. Henry Rotton, lie Secreta- ries; and that this meeting would humbly ascribe it to the favour of ALMIGHTY Gon, and receive it as an earnest of success, in this effort to promote His glory, that the Society is enabled to commence its operations with Subscriptions to the amount of more than 10,000/. Moved by EDWARD ARMFIELD, Esq.. and seconded by the Rev. J. C. BARRETT, Minister of St. Mary's— VII. That the proceedings of this day be published in the Biimingham and such other papers as the committee see fit. R. J. WORCESTER. Moved by the HIGH BAILIFF, and seconded by the Rev. JOHN GARBETT, Rector of St. George's— VIII. That the cordial thanks of this meeting be given to the Lord Bishop of the Diocese, for the warm interest he has taken in the object of this Society; for the promptitude with which he accepted the invitation to attend and preside at this meeting, so soon after a severe indisposition ; and for the readiness which he has evinced to consult the wishes of those who, by recent ecclesiastical changes, have been placed under his lordship's superintendence. CALTHOIWE. OPENING OF THE NEW ROYAL HOTEL, NEW- STREET, BIRMINGHAM, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1838. MESSRS. SMOUT and LAMBLEY have the honour to announce, that in consequence of the great and increasing influx of Visitors to Birmingham, combined with the present limited Hotel accommodation in the town, they have been induced to take the splendid Establishment in New- street, known by the name of THE NEW ROYAL HOTEL. The house, which is of modern erection, consists of ex tensive suites of elegant, airy, and spacious apartments, is situated in a comparatively retired part of the most fashion- able street in the borough, and immediately contiguous to the Town Hall, News Room, Society of Arts, Theatre, and other public institutions of the town. The NEW ROYAL HOTEL is in fact UNEXCELLED, if equalled, as a FAMILY HOTEL, by any other similar establishment in the king dom. Messrs. SMOUT and LAMBLEY' pledge themselves to the public, that no effort shall be wanting on their part, nor expense spared to fit up the house, in a style corresponding with its appearance and capabilities. The FURNITURE throughout will be ENTIRELY NEW, and of the most appro priate and elegant description. In announcing that the NEW ROYAL HOTEL will be ready for the reception of Visitors on MONDAY, the 10th of DECEMBER NEXT, Messrs. SMOUT and LAMBLEY beg to assure the no- bility, gentry, aud the public in general, that every at- tention will be paid to the convenience and comfort of those who may honour them with their support and pa tronage. HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS. The POSTING and FUNERAL DEPARTMENTS will be conducted in a superior manner; and C A RS kept for the accommodation of Visitors. LONDON UNIVERSITY HOTEL, GRAFTON- STREET EAST, LONDON, Close to the London University, and three minutes'walk from the terminus of the London and Birmingham Railway, Euston- grove. — RS. COULSON begs to call the attention of Families and Gentlemen visiting the Metropolis, to the House above- mentioned. Its situation is most con- venient. Suites of apartments are always ready for the reception of Families; and a Coffee Room is attached, for the use of Gentlemen and Travellers. The charges are moderate; and it is the earnest wish of the Proprietor to study the comfort of all who favour her with their pa- tronage. N. B Omnibuses pass the house every five minutes to the City and West- end. January next will be published the following editions, royal 8vo., of ROBSON'S DIRECTORY for LONDON and BIRMINGHAM, ai ranged in three parts, exhibiting the merchants, manufacturers, and traders of Birmingham and its environs; comprising Coventry, Dudley, Redditch, Stourbridge, Walsall, Wednesbury, and Wolverhampton. Under the following distinct arrangements : — First THE STREET KEY, with the names and pro- fessions arranged in street order, and numerically. This is entirety new, and of great importance to those who require to send out circulars, for election purposes, & c., & c. Second ALPHABETICAL DIRECTORY, being the names arranged alphabetically, with the professions and residences attached. Third.— CLASSIFICATION OF TRADES; com- prising various lists of all in each trade or profes- sion. Forming a treble Directory of Birmingham and its en- virons, with a map of the County of Warwickshire, 20^ i". by 161/ j in. THE RAILROAD, COACH, WAGGON, VAN, VESSEL, and STEAM CONVEYANCE LIST, will give ( in addition to the licensed list of coaches) an account of all railroad communications with each place— their branch communication, and the route of mail and other coaches, with time of the mails' arrivals at each town, both up and down journey. London and Birmingham Directory, subscribers, 25s. ; non- subscribers, 30s. Birmingham Directory, subscribers, 12'. 6d.; non- sub- scribers, I5s. ROBSON'S LONDON AND COUNTRY DIREC- TORIES. THE COUNTRY DIRECTORY, and TOPOGRA. PHY of the TWELVE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: Beds, Bucks, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Herts, Hunts, Kent, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Surrey, and Sussex. With Maps, 20% in. by 161/ jn. THE LONDON DIRECTORY for 1839, with the SIX COUNTIES COMPRISING the NORFOLK CIRCUIT; viz., Bucks, Beds, Hunts, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk. With Maps, & e., as above. THE LONDON DIRECTORY for 1839, with the SIX HOME COUNTIES; viz., Essex, Herts, Kent, Middlesex, Surrey, and Sussex, with Berks, and part of Bucks. With Maps, & c., as above. THE LONDON DIRECTORY, CLASSIFICA- TION of TRADES, COURT GUIDE, and PEER- AGE, for 1839, together or separate. THE ROYAL COURT GUIDE and PEERAGE, POCKET EDITION, patronised by Her Most Gracious Majesty, and the Duchess of Kent. The whole of the above, corrected to the end of Novem- ber, may he had in two volumes. Prospectuses for insertion, received before the end of No- vember, will he published in these works. Whole page, 3/ s 3s.; half- page, 1/ lis. 6< f.; one- third of a page, 21s. W. ROBSON and Co., Directory and Court Guide Office, 16, George street, Mansion House, London. HARVEY'S BARK PILLS WITH SA11SAPA- R1LLA, For Strengthening the Constitution and Purifying the Vlooa. t'EPHESE Pills are obtained solely from Peruvian EL llaik and Sarsaparilla, so prepared as to contain in a highly concentrated state, all the medicinal properties of each of these valuable medicines, by a judicious combination of which so greatly are their restorative virtues increased, that in eveiy instance where either of the above medicines is required" these Pills are decidedly preferable to any other preparation. Indigestion, head ache, loss of appetite, langour, nervous depression of the spirits, & c., invariably arise from weak- ness of the digestive organs; when such is the case, as in all diseases arising from debility, these Pills will be found a permanent cure, and in all eruptions of the skin, occasioned by an unhealthy state of the blood, they ate highly bene- ficial. Prepared and sold by G. Cubitt, Upper Market, Nor- wich. So'd wholesale by Barclay and Sons, London, and retail by M. Banks, druggist, W. M. Shillitoe, druggist, and Wood, Birmingham; J. C. Price, druggist, Tamworth; Rollason and Merridew, Coventry; Heathcote, stationer, and Harper, druggist, Warwick; and by most medicine vendors ill the kingdom, each. In boxes Is. I Ud. and 2s, 9d. FRAMPTON'S PILL OF HEALTH, Price Is. lj^ d. per box. njMilS excellent Family PILL is a Medicine of - 8- long tvied efficacy for correcting all disorders of the Stomach and Bowels, the common symptoms of which aie costiveness, flatulency, spasms, loss of appetite, sick headache, giddiness, sense of lulness after meals, dizziness of the eyes, drowsiness, and pairis in the stomach and bowels. Indigestion producing a torpid state of the liver, and a consequent inactivity of the bowels, causing a disor- ganisation of every function of the frame, will, in this most excellent preparation, by a little perseverance, be effectually removed. Two or three doses will convince the afflcted of its salutary effects. The stomach will speedily regain its strength; a healthy action of the liver, bowels, and kidneys, will rapidly take place, and instead of listlessness, heat, pain, and jaundiced appearance, strength, activity, and re- newed health, will he the quick result of taking this medi- cine according to the directions accompanying each box; and if taken after too free an indulgence at table, they quickly restore the system to its natural state of repose. Persons of a full habit, who are subject to headache, giddiness, drowsiness, and singing in the ears, arising from too great a flow of blood to the head, should never be with- out them, as many dangerous symptoms will be entirely carried off by their immediate use. l'or females, these Pills are most truly excellent, removing all obstructions; the distressing headache so very prevalent with the sex; depression of spirits, dulness of sight, ner- vous affections, blotches, pimples, and sallowness of the skin, and give a healthy and juvenile bloom to the com- plexion. As a pleasant, safe, easy aperient, they unite the recom- mendation of a mild operation with the most successful effect, and require no restraint of diet or confinement during their use. And for elderly people they will be found to be the most comfortable medicine hitherto prepared. Sold by T. I'rout, 229, Strand, London; price Is. IJd. and 2s. 9d. per box; and at Birmingham by Shillitoe, Wood, Collins and Co., Edwards, Flewitt, Sumner and Co., Smith, Suffield, Gazette and Advertiser offices; — Dudley; Morris, Turner and Hollier;— Wolverhampton; Mander and Co., Simpson;— Atherstone; Davis;— Walsall; Valen tine and Co.;— Kidderminster; Pennell;— Lichfield; Mor- gan ;— Bewdley; Morris;— Westbromwich ; Shillitoe;— Shiffnall; Harding; — Biomsgrove; Maund;— Warwick; Bayley, Harper, Hodgkirison, Roberts ; — Bridgnorth ; Nicholas; — Coventry; Wileys and Brown, Merridew, Rollason, Loveitt;— and by the vendors of medicine? generally throughout the kingdom. Ask for Frampton's Piil of Health, and observe the name and address of " Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London,' on the government stamp. DURABILITY, FASHION, AND ECONOMY, IN BOOTS AND SHOES. BOSTOCK and MATTHEWS, 99, HIGH- STREET, ( four doors below the Swan Yard), most respectfully intorm the public that their Warehouse is replete with Goods suitable to the approaching season, comprising every variety of LADIES', GENTLEMEN'S, and CHILD- REN'S BOOTS and SH OES, for durability and style of workmanship not to be surpassed, and for quality and price unequalled. Families who have been accustomed to pay high prices in order to secure a satisfactory article, are particularly re- quested to put these professions to the strictest test, as the Proprietors are not only onablen to sell at the LOWEST MANUFACTURING PRICES, but are also desirous that their Establishment should be noted for the most SER- VICE ABLE and FASHIONABLE ARTICLES. N. B. Gentlemen to whom a good fit and good quality in Wellington Boots are an object, are requested to compare the prices at this Establishment with those they have been in the habit of paying. THOMAS STANTON, Agent. 99, High- street, Birmingham. An experienced CLICKER WANTED, in a Wholesale Manufactory. c UMBRELLAS. HILDREN'S SIZE, with Cane Ribs, from ls. 6d. each. BOY'S SIZE, WITH CANE RIBS ... Is. 9d. each. LADIES ditto ditto 2s. LARGE ditto ditto 2s. 3d. BOY'S ditto WHALEBONE RIBS ... 3s. LADIES ditto ditto 3s. 6d; LARGE ditto ditto 4s. 6d. CHAISE UMBRELLAS ditto 10s. LADIES SIZE, LUTESTRING, ditto 8s. LARGE ditto ditto 13s. JOHN BOYCE, Manufacturer, 95, Smallbrook- street, Birmingham. N. B. Country dealers and the trade supplied. Um- brellas re- covered and repaired on the most reasonable terms. NO CREDIT— NO ABATEMENT. A SINGLE HAT AT WHOLESALE PRICE. A SMALL PROFIT AND QUICK RETURN. A* LL GOODS NOT APPROVFD EXCHANGED. TRY W. PHILLIPS'S ROYAL HAT DEPOT, Corner of New- street and High- street, Birmingham. His system, the above, is the only one that can offer goods at the. lowest fractional profit.— OBSERVE. Elastic London Stuff Hat, the finest that can be pro- cured, 21s. Very superior Beaver, those sold by some for best, 16s. and 18s. Extra light or stout London Short Naps, in first style of fashion, 10s., 12s. and 14s. New Pluma Hat, for durability, beauty, and economy, exceeding all others, 8s., 10s., and 12s. Rich Gossamer, improved India Rubber Waterproofed 4s. 9d., 6s. and 7s. A splendid variety of children's velvet and cloth CAPS, in foreign and English shapes; Ladies' Riding Hats, Caps, and Bonnets; Livery Hats, Lace, & c. OLD ESTABLISHED PUBLIC HOUSE, THE RAILWAY TAVERN, MANCHESTER- S TREE T, BIRMINGHAM. RIPO be PEREMPTORILY SOLD by AUCTION, JL on the premises, ( in consequence of the former pur- chaser not complying with the conditions of sale), on Thursday, December 6, 1838, at six o'clock in the evening, The LICENCES, GOODWILL, and POSSESSION of the above house, well known and long established, pos- sessing an extensive custom from the surrounding and crowded population, free from opposition, inasmuch as it is the only Licensed House for the sale of Spirits in its imme- diate vicinity, with the advantage of having three profitable Clubs and other Societies which regularly frequent it. It is relinquished solely in consequence of the proprietor having realised a property to embark in a first rate establishment at a considerable distance. The purchaser will be required to take to part of the Household Furniture, Fixtures, Brewing Vessels, andsmail Stock, at a fair appraisement, which will be about £ 200. The premises consist of suitable bed rooms, dining room for severity persons, front tap room, smoke parlour, bar, cooking kitchen, brewhouse, malt room, excellent cellarage, with extensive yard, bowling alley, and out offices, held at the low annual rent of£ 30 perannum. For other particulars and to treat apply to Mr. ROBERT WATSON, upon the premises; or to JOHN RODERICK, Auctioneer. Offices, 54, New- street, Birmingham. N. B. O11 Sale, Old and New Public Houses, coming in from £ 30 to £ 1,100. ^ gT Agent to the Licensed Victuallers' Fire and General Life Assurance Company. COUNTRY RESIDENCES. TO LET, in the Wellington- road, in the Parish of Handsworth, and within three minutes walk of the church. These residences are just erected, and will be completed, and may be entered upon at Lady Day next. For fine scenery, and salubrity of air, the situation is not to be surpassed. Each residence contains two cellars, dining room, break- fast room, butler's pantry, and large kitchen, below stairs; drawing room and five sleeping rooms, up- stairs; and also two- stall stables and lock- up coach houses, with commodi- ous yards, gardens, and suitable out- offices complete. For terms, apply to Mr. Chamberlain, on the premises; or to Mr. C. T. Lutwyche, 27, Cox street, St. Paul's. CROSSTHWAITE AND CO.' S OCCULT LOZENGES, For the cure of COLDS and COUGHS. INFLUENZA, SORE MOUTHS and THROATS, CONSUMP- TION, ASTHMA, SHORTNESS of BREATH, DISPERSION of PHLEGM, HOARSENESS WHEEZINGS, and all affections of the CHEST and LUNGS, and are an infallible remedy for the IIOOP ING COUGH. Hp HE OCCULT LOZENGES are a preventative - 0- and destroyer of the incipient seeds of corrupt con sumption, and in confirmed Asthma or Chronic diseases of the Chest, they afford immediate relief, as well as in all Pul monary Complaints. For Hooping Cough they are infalli- ble, generally curing that dreadful complaint in the short space of fourteen to twenty days. The composition of these Lozenges are not only agreeable, but of so innocent a nature, that they may he given with perfect security to the most delicate infant, as well as to the robust of all ages, with a positive certainty of success; they invigorate and strengthen the lungs. Persons occasionally taking them are fortified against cold and inflammation. Twenty years' experience has placed their beneficial ef- fects beyond the shadow of a doubt, having in no one in- stance during that long period fallen short of the desired result. Prepared ( only) ' by the Proprietors, Crossthwaite and Co., Thavies Ina, Holborn, London. In boxes, 2s. 6d. each, duty included. N. B-— None are genuine but. thos signed by the proprie- tors on the government stamp. Full directions for each complaint, including the method of giving them to infants, enclosed with every box. Sold by Wood, 78, High street; Banks, 5, High street; Sumner and Portal!, Shillitoe, and Flewitt, druggists, Bir- mingham. Stevens and Son, Alcester. Peake, Atherstone Rolllason, Coventry. Herring, and Newhy, Leamington.' Heathcote, Hodgkinson, atril Harper, Warwick. Bara- clough, Nuneaton. Lapworth, Stratford. Smyth, Wed- nesbury. Tunley, West Bromwicb. Valentine and Co., Walsall. Parke, Wolverhampton. Turner and Hollier, Dudley; and by all Druggists and Medicine Venders throughout the kingdom- JOHN COPE, C HEM IS T AND DRUG GIS T, 43, HIGH- STREET, BIRMINGHAM, IN announcing' to bis Friends his retirement front business, begs to return his sincere thanks for the many marks of preference bestowed upon him, and to acquaint them that he has disposed of his trade to Mr. W. M. SHILLITOE, of 69, High- street, to whom lie takes the liberty of requesting a transfer of their support, feeling confi- dent that every effort will be made by him to give satisfac- tion. W. M. SHILLITOE RESPECTFULLY informs the inhabitants of Bir- mingham and its vicinity, that he has purchased the business lately in the possession of MR. JOHN COPE, 43, High- street, and hopes, by strict care and personal atten- tion to every department of his trade, to merit the continu- ance of the support so long bestowed upon his predecessor, as well as that shown to himself at his present establish- ment. W. M. S. wishes also to observe that it is his intention ultimately to remove his business from 69 to No. 43, High- street. Sole Proprietor of HOME'S APERIENT ANTIBILIOUS and COUGHING PILLS. Agent for Jeffrey's celebrated Oral Respirator. 20 do. do. 12 do. do. 12 do. do. 16 do. do. 4 do. do. 12 do. do. 4 do. do. 2 do. do. 8 do. do. 4 do. do. MIDLAND OMNIBUS COMPANY. THE Directors beg to acknowledge, with thanks, the very great patronage which has been bestowed upon the Company, and they have to state that arrangements are now being made for carrying on the business with renewed energy, and with increased regard to the accommodation of the public. The Directors offer the Omnibuses of the Company as a. mode of conveyance by which journeys may be performed t ® and from the undermentioned towns and districts with per- fect safety and comfort; yet, at the same time, expeditiously, and at moderate fares; and they beg to assure their friends and the public, that no effort shall be wanting on their part to render the character of the Midland Omnibus Company equal, at least, to that of any similar establishment either at home or abroad. Omnibuses run to and from the following places, viz.: — Handsworth 20 Journeys daily. West Bromwich... Wednesbury Bilston Wolverhampton ... Walsall Dudley Oldbury Stourbridge Great Bridge Willenhall Parcels are delivered immediately on arriving at the place of destination. N. B It is particularly requested that any person hav- ing reason to complain of neglect or incivility 011 the part of any servant of the Company, will address a letter to tha undersigned, at the Company's Office, in Birmingham, which will be immediately attended to. WILLIAM MARSHALL, Chairman of the Board of Directors. 66, High- street, Birmingham,") Nov. 9, 1838. J AGENTLEMAN who has been employed in Ha- vannalr for upwards of fourteen years, iu the most respectable and extensive houses; and who has been en- gaged in England during the last two years as agent tent bjf several houses in Havannah and Matanzas, to purchase Bri- tish manufactured goods, having nearly completed the objects of his mission, is on the eve of returning to Havannah. He would wish to form, before his departure, a connection in England, and would accept an agency for either Havannak or Matanzae. He is able to give the best references ire London, Liverpool, or Havannah, respecting his integrity and capacity in business. Letters addressed to H. Y. Z., No. 2, York- street, near Duke- street, Liverpool, will be duly attended to. rg- UIE CHAMPION and WEEKLY HERALD - 0- ( Price Fivepence) of SUNDAY" next, will contains an original letter from Mr. Oastler— Proclamation of the Poor Law War in Todmorden— a Report ( exclusively) of the recent confererrce between the Joint Stock Bankers and the ministry in Downing- street— Full account of Demon- strations, and of the various workings of the llastile Law- Many examples of Lord Howick's mode of petitioning— Fright of the Landlords; their exhortations to the farmers — Confusion of the Ministry and their oracles— Rage of the Whigs at the Preston and Wigan Demonstrations, with Mr. Whittle's reply to the abuse of the Globe and the WHIO- Weekly Chronicle— The duelling affair of the Lancashire Liar— with a variety of miscellaneous intelligence. The Proprietors of the Champion intend, on the first Sunday after New Year's Day, to give a succinct account of the progress anrl present state of railroads, arid will take that opportunity of giving, gratis, to every subscriber for the previous month, illustrative engravings, which are now in the hands of the artist. Strand, London, and to be had of all Pablished at Newsmen. 137, ROBINSONS PATENT BARLEY, AND PATENT GROATS. Recommended by the Faculty. Patronised by the Queen and Royal Family. rfpHE attention of Mothers, ( especially during the _ « L period of nursing), invalids, and families, is particularly called to the above patent articles, being the purest farina of the Oat and Barley ever produced, deprived of their fermentative properties by a steam process. Robinson's Patent Barley cannot be equalled by any article lor making pure Barley Water in a few minutes; ail impurities being rejected, it is rendered more palatable than Bailey Water made with Pearl Barley. It is an ex- cellent adjunct with milk for the breakfast table, highly useful for culinary purposes, light suppers, making delicious puddings, thickcning soups, also with the addition of lemon juice and sweetened, forms a most grateful beverage. Robinson's Patent Groats, are universally esteemed for making a delicate Gruel; and both the Groats and Barley are a nutritious food for children, and those suffering under difficult digestion. CAUTION The Patentees, having receive! a special warrant of appointment as Purveyors to Her Majesty, consider it a duty they owe themselves and the public, to put them on their guard against imitation, and respectfully to point out, that on each genuine packet are placed in ad- dition to the Royal Arms, the words " By Royal Letters Patent," and the signature of" Matts. Robinson." Manufactured by ROBINSON and BELLVILLE, 64, Red Lion- street, Holborn, London; and sold retail by all re- spectable Druggists, Grocers, Oilmen, & c., in town and country. Country dealers are requested to he particular in oider- ing " Robinson's Patent." HOOPING COUGH cured without Inward Medi- cine, by the use of ROCHE'S EMBROCATION. Many thousands of children are cured annually by this remedy; on the first attack, an immediate application of the Embrocation will prevent the complaint taking any hold of the constitution, and a few times may completely cure- In most cases, one bottle will produce the desired effect; and no remedy can be so well calculated for children as this, for it requires no medicine to be taken inwardly. In no case can this medicine he genuine unless signed ont the wrapper, J. Roche," and on the Stamp, Evan Ed- wards, 67, St. Paul's." Price 4s. and £ 1 2s. per bottle. Sold by Southall's, Shillitoe, Wood, Banks, Clarke and Sons, Edwards, Martin, Harris, Belcher, Adkins, Jackson, and Wattleworth, Birmingham; Uroi^ fj, Nickolls, and Davis, Kidderminster; Haines, Bromsjftove; Hopkins, Henley; Loveitt, Coleman, Ilollasortf Merridew, and Willerton, Coventry; Knight, Nunealon; Beech aiut. Peakes, Atherstone; and by most dealer? in medicine. ia THE UiliMliNGHAM JOLIiiiNAL, im'MJIWIl 1. NEWS OF THE WEEK. FOREIGN AND COLONIAL. CONTINENTAL RAILWAYS The road was opened on the 1st inst. to ( scbartz, a town of Saxony, near tlie small river Colintz, thirty- two miles from Diesden, with about 5,000 inhabitants, chiefly devoted to woollen manufactures. On or about the loth inst., a further opening will take place from the Dresden end to Riesa, on tlie river Elbe. From Oschartz to the latter town the distance is less than two German miles, which will be ready for opening early in the ensuing spring, whereby the entire line will be completed. The unexpected amount of tile traffic in passengers has de- cided the necessity of laying down a double line of rails, for which the road was originally made of sufficient width, although only one line of rails was laid in tile first instance. The quantity of iron required will be aliout 7,000 tons, for which negotiations are now going on with one of the princi- pal manufacturers in this country. The company ate also preparing a balance sheet of their receipts and expenditure; and we aie happy to learn, that this document will be of a most satisfactory character to the shareholders.— Letter from Leipsii. THE SLAUGHTER AT THE TUILEIIIES.— The sentinel [ Be- labre] who shot a person, for attempting to clamber over the rails at the palace, has been acquitted, on the ground that he merely obeyed the orders given'him by his officer. The National considers the trial as a mere matter of form. From the whole tenor of the evidence given before the court- martial, this journal considers it evident that a secret power exists at tlie Tuileries. independent of the official authorities. " If the sentry," observes this journal, " is guiltless in executing with batbaiiiy a barbarous verbal order, the party with whom that order originated, is legally and morally responsible tor an act at variance with the civilisation of the present day, and not justifiable on the ground either of political or military necessity. A complete and unreserved investigation should be directed, not against the soldier, who obeyed his orders, but against the real per- petrators of the assassination— those from whom the orders emanated." THE PETITION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD— The National dwells wiib exultation on the progress made through France of the pt tit ion in favour of an electoral reform— a manifesta- tion of opinion which this journal considers the tnoie im- portant, as it has been produced by a perfect consciousness of the discredit into which the public powers in France have fallen. " The country," says the National, " has been deeply affected by the scandalous proceedings which have tainted the names of eminent personages, and by the rapid progress of corruption, that has deprived it of all confidence in an administration which too closely resembles that of Sir Kobert Walpole in England. Fatal experience has proved that amidst the venality which is going on in the electoral colleges and in the chambers, it is impossible to find iu the inachinery of government, us at present constituted, sufficient power to check the corruption with which public morals have been polluted ; and as, in the repiesentative system, the government, properly speaking, rest not so much with the executive power and the legislative chambers as with the citizens, on whom the constitution confers the right of elec- tion, it is natural to ascribe the evil to the electoral law, and to demand its reform." A PUETTY I'ICKLE Now, as to our present position, it is abundantly evident, that in any sudden rupture wilh any state whatever of the continent, England cannot act upon such state by military means. She has not available for any external purpose, at this present moment, 5,000 men; and the insecurity impending over our North American posses- sions, and the danger which now threatens India on either side, will require and absorb the whole available forces which may progressively be placed at the disposal of the government. But in her most flourishing times, and under circumstances the least unfavourable, England has not been able, and has never attempted to land troops on the conti- nent, for the prosecution of a private quarrel. She sent contingents to the United Provinces. She supported, for a time, the attempted restoration of Bohemia. She sent her armies to support Frederick. She joined with Austihi to curb France. In later times she attempted, in vain, the emancipation of Holland; but succeeded in the emancipa- tion of Spain, and closed the temple of Janus on the field of Waterloo, and subsequently prevented the re- opening of its portals, by the expedition to Lisbon. But on all these occasions, when iier sons crossed the waves, and planted her banners on the continental shores, they were flailed as allies in the countries which they approached, and the champions of principles u bicli had already enlisted the patriotism ot nati'ons. The military power of Great Britain is not, there- tore, as an arm available on any quarrel of her own, arising out of the violation by foreign powers of the rights of Great Britain. We must, therefore, be unprepared for such a con. tingency, as we are enliiely dependent on our naval force. But what is the ac: ual naval force of Great Britain ? Of the T2nglish line- of- battle ships nine are stationed in the Medi terranean j two at Lisbon ; one employed in carrying troops, without the lower deck guns; two at America and West Indies; one at Mexico; making a to'. al of fifteen line of- battle ships actually afloat, but with peace establishment of men, aud consequently not fully ready for war. Besides these, we have one in the East Indies half manned and armed; one at the Cape of Good Hope, ditto; three guard ships in port, in their present state not fit to go to sea, with- out guns or men. In the mean time France has in commis- sion twenty two line of- battle ships, and thirty- six frigates; and can man immediately fifty- three line of- battle ship*, and sixty- six frigates. Iltissia has in the Baltic, in commission, thirty line- of ha'tle ships, and twenty- two frigates; in the Black Sen, fourteen line- of battle ships, and as many frigates— in all forty- four line- of battle ship3. To oppose to this force, England lias available for immediate service not more than five sail of the line, whilst the colonial pos- sessions of Great Britain, scattered over the German, At- lantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, the Mediterranean, the Gulf of Mexico, are all so situated, from external and inter- nal causes, that upon every point we would be required to stand on the defensive, in case of any attempt to destroy the peace of Europe. While such is the state of the British navy, the three powers who have separately violated treaties with Great Britain, have at this moment in commission, and entirely available, no less than seventy sail of the line; and in addition to this positive force, we find the whole of the remaining powers possessed of maritime means, influ- enced by those who have taken the lead in aggression. Denmark is completely controuled by Russia. A Russian alliance is said to have heen concluded with Sweden, for the purpose of excluding Great Britain from the Baltic. Hol- land is intimately acquainted with the designs of Russia. Tile most important of the maritime states of the south— Sardinia— has formed an alliance to resist our maritime action iu Spain. The I'. isha of Egypt is bound up with the projects of France and the plans ot llussia; and lie las ten sail of the line. The Dardanelles are virtually closed against us by a formal treaty, or rather by the construction that England herself has chosen to pur upon it. and which she lias volunteered to support, whilst the next state in maritime importance, that of Muscat, though hot within the reach of the direct influence of Russia, is under her influence indi- rectly, through tlie subserviency of Great Britain, rendered hostile to us by siudied insults. — Specch of Mr. Vrquhart, at thu Newcastle dinner. D OMES TI C . i. llt of ' ;"— A ' " tin hii h [) f theiritarvati Hon involved in this subject.— Mr. P. M. Stewart, chairman to lie London and Westminster bank, accompanied by upwards of forty gentlemen, respecting the joint- stock banks of Eng land, Ireland, and Wales, had an interview with Viscount Melbourne, the Chancillor of the Exchequer, and the pre- sident of the Boasd of Trade, on Saturday, in Downing- street. At a meeting of the Royal Society on Thursday, Mr. F. Baily put in nomination the Marquis of Northampton, as president. The Archbishop of Canterbury, as loid of the manor of Lambeth, has, it is understood, renewed the lease of Astley's Amphitheatre to Duciow, who intends to rebuild the pre- mises before the commencement of next season. The only son of Liston, the eminent comedian, has obtained his company, by puichase, in the 8th regiment. Captain Liston is with the depot at Guernsey; the service companies aie at Jamaica. REV. MR. GATIIEBCOLE In the Court of Queen's Bench, on Saturday, the Rev. M. A. Gathercole, convicted at York assizes of libel on the inmates ot tiie Scorton and Darlington nunneries, in a publication called " The Churchman," styling them brothels for priests of the popish religion, wai brought up for judgement, arid sentenced to three month's imprison- ment in the Marshalsea prison. The walls of the city and its environs are covered with placards, advertising for able- bodied seamen, petty officers and stout boys, to join Her Majesty's naval service ; peiiod of servitude five years. Among others, the following induce- ments are held out to enter the service— wages for able- bodied Men, 34s. per month, to continue without deduction in sickness or health, during leave of absence, shipwreck, or capture. THE THAMES TUNNEL This great undertaking is now progiessing very rapidly; 810 feet are completed, leaving 110 to low water mark on the Middlesex side. The entire length of the tunnel will be 1300 feet, and the sectional area of the excavation is 850 feet; being twenty- two feet six inches in height, and thirty eight feet in breadth. THE METROPOLIS. PARLIAMENT As some of our contemporaries have al- leged that Parliament will meet for the dispatch of business, in the early part of the ensuing month, we miy state that the prorogation will he extended from the 4th of December to the usual period— Globe. [ No doubt ministers will make the recess as long as they can.] THE LONDON POLICE— The gieat item of all in the re- cord ol the services performed by the police, is the saving of lives. The lives preserved by them from the beginning of J830 to April, l!- 83, a period n't little more than three years, were no fewer than - 1: 1s. ' In 1330, from fire 51, troirr drowning 39, from sri'c'iie 42 ; total !:":>. In ! -' 31, C3 fiorn lire, front drowning 43, from - uY* Y ; t si 152. In IR32, from fire 47, from dr- vising 5 ; f. « . uj mici- V SI ; total 134 Geneinl total in the three years, horn it it 166, from dio. vn- ing 143, frotr. suicide 119; 423 lives wml by the police. That is a thing which can ens : v be proved, by all the names attached to the cases.— Ileum f The weather, aecoiding to ' s A1 iw for l.-'; 9. which has jmt appeared, is to be very Cold this w inter, par- ticularly to. vnids the end of L' " oober. Mr. n. urp!;\'-, predictions seem alre- toy in n laii' way of brir^ real'sid, for the fiv..' ';• ; sec in. for I! .' se Uvo (' tivs, very inter.- eiy. This will add to the difficulties of the", country, for tl. e lockhig up of the ground will immediately throw a great PROVINCIAL. NATIONAL CONVENTION. — AS the Reformers throughout the country have generally appointed delegates to present the National Petition, as soon as the Parliament assembles, we would beg the attention of all the friends of the People's Charter, to a subject which we think, with all due deference to the opinions of others, might be immediately calculated to aid and assist the great object we, Reformeis, have in view by the appointment of this Convention. We think, that before the Convention goes to London, there should be a solemn league and covenant entered into by all the delegates, at some central and suitable place in England, and as many of the people should assemble on this occasion as can make it convenient to attend. This meeting should be ac companied by a solemn religious ceremony, and the mem- bers of the Convention should sign a declaration, that they will be true and faithful to the interests of the people iu the particular trust then committed to them, and that they will never cease agitating the public mind till the great objects of constitutional reform are obtained. We think there is a peculiar fitness and propriety in a w hole nation placing itself, by a public act, under the direction and guidance of Him who holds the woild, and all its concerns in the hollow of His hand, and to ask, with devotional fervour, an especial blessing on the means about to he employed to promote the happiness and welfare of the nation. Nothing, in our hum- ble opinion, could tend more to place the great national ob- ject we have in view in tfie vantage ground of public opinion, than a meeting of this kind. It would he solemnly impo- sing; the eyes of the whole nation would be directed to. wards it; and it would throw such a solemn awe, and a deep sense of obligation and duty over every one present, that all trifling matters would be thrown aside, and the pub- lic mind would centre all its energies and sympathies in one grand burst of patriotic devotion Northern Liberator. MURDER A^' D ROBBERY AT PRESTON. — On Monday even- ing last, about eight o'clock, a most brutal murder and rob- bery was perpetiated in Marsh- lane, Preston. The coro- ner's inquest was adjourned to Monday next. It appears, from the evidence alreatly adduced, that Dotinahoe, the man who has been murdered, was a contractor for small portions of wotk on the Noith Union Railway, and on the evening of the murder had been paying the workmen in his employ their wages, amongst whom were two brothers of the name of Cassey, at whose house he was at. Donnahae had pre. viously given his word at a provision shop, that he would be accountable for the payment of w hat victuals the Casseys wanted. The wife of one of the brothers was requested to fetch the shopkeeper's bill, which was accordingly done, when Domiahae disputed it. The Casseys said it was right; they also said they would have their wages, and pay their own bill. This Donnahae refused, until he was satisfied with respect to the amount of the bill. On his refusal, they immediately locked the door, and then commenced their attack upon him. The murderers seized their victim by the throat, and dashed his head against a block of wood which had formerly been used for cutting fire wood upon. After tliey bad finished their dreadful woik, they robbed him of what money he had, which amounted to about 71.; they then came out of the house— locking the door after them — und decamped. Some of the neighbours, who saw them running away, and who had previously heard a noise in the house, broke open the door, when they found the man Donnahae lying on the floor, quite dead. There was a third man in the " house at the time of the murder. We are not aware that any of the party have yet been taken into custody. Mr. Berry, the engineer and manufacturer at Wolveitori, has entered into a contract with the managers of the Lon- don and Birmingham Railway to convey passengers, at one farthing a head, and of goods, at one half- penny a ton, per mile, during the whole journey.— Derby Mercury, BURGLARY. — A most during burglary was committed at Whittington, near Lichfield, on Friday night last. The family of Mr. Wood, art infirm old gentleman, residing iu the village, consisting of himself and two females, some hours after they had retired to rest, were alarmed by a dis- turbance iu the house; arid i: i the course of a few minutes, to the no small terror of Mr. Wood, two fellows, with their faces blackened, entered his chamber and immediately pro ceeded to acts of personal violence. One of them took a large knife, which they drew across his throat, and threat- ened him with immediate death if he attempted to give the least alarm. After this they proceeded to ransack the house of all the portable valuables which it contained. The two females happily succeeded, w hile the burglars were collect- ing their booty and enjoying themselves in the wine cellar, in effecting their escape out of the house, and alarmed the neighbourhood. The villains, however, got clear off with their booty. It is believed that before they left the house they premeditately set fire to the curtains of the bed in which Mr. Wood was lying, and it was with the greatest dilficulty that the old gentleman's life was preserved. The stolen property consists chiefly of jewellery, plate, watches, & c, The police imagine they have a clue to the villains. INCENDIARY FIRES.— On the night of Friday, the lfith instant, a bean rick, on the farm of Mr. Collett, of Keevil, was wilfully set on fire, and totally consumed. The fire also extended to a barley- rick, but, through the exertions ot persons on the spot, nearly the whole of this was preserved. On the previous Wednesday, a quintity of stubble, belong, ing to Mr. Collett, was set on fire and consumed. On Tuesday night last, a barn belonging to Mr. Bartlett, ot Keevil, was set on fire, and with its contents wholly con- sumed Salisbury Herald. A preventive to accidents occurring at night on the rail- ways will commence on Monday on the London and Birm- ingham and Great Western Railroads. The police consta- bles are to be placed a mile distant from each other on the line, and to meet half way. Each officer to carry in the front of his person three lights of green, red, and yellow, one of which is to lie shown on the approach of a train to- wards London or departure of one from it. As ihe Firefly was coming into dock in the Mull basin, on Monday morning, a sailor fell overboaid; he sank, but in* s'untly rose again, when his messmates threw a rope to him, wh ell he caiiiibt hold of, and they beyan to liiuil him on board, upon which Jack called our, " Avast theie, leave ;: o huii'ing ; I fell oveibonrd by myself, and I'd get en boar;! by myself;" which he effected bv el on! ing up the sirp's side, as if nothing had happened Hall P. p r. Two children, belonging to a puar man of ill Denham, have been taken our of [ heir graves in t yard, on the confession of a ,'.: r! of iweive year-; elder sister, of having been the cause of bothtli pare 4i a chili tin under Mr THE BISHOP OF WORCESTER. — We are glad to learn that our venerable Diocesan's health has so far recovered as to enable him to preside at a meeting held on Monday, in fur- therance of the arrangements for the ensuing music meet- ing.— Worcester Journal. BEGGARS Some time ago, two sailor like fellows and a black man visited the town of Oswestry and its environs. In some parts of the country, anil to detached houses iu particular, they bent their way, and not only begged, but de- manded money, meat, and clothing; in some instances even pouncing their clutches upon articles in the very face of tlie inmates. Their manner of approach was to let the black villain stand lorty or fifty yards off, in sight, whilst the other two went up to the house, observing, " the black savage yonder is too wild to bring closer to the house, and we mu6t have something to satisfy him !" On Monday night last a meeting of fully ten thousand people took place at Trowbridge, by torch- light, to adopt measures lor collecting the national rent in tile district. It was announced that Mr. Henry Vincent and Mr. W. P. Roberts would attend, on their return from Dorsetshire. About six o'clock the people began to assemble at the bar- racks, near Trowbridge. The procession formed, and ban- ners were placed in suitable positions, two hundred torches were lighted, and placed in distances along the procession, which extended full a mile on the road. The announce- ment of the arrival of Messrs. Vincent and Roberts was received with hearty cheering. The procession then moved on, and the effect was truly imposing— on entering the town it was one blaze of light. The procession passed over tthe bridge, through the market place. There couid not have been less than two thousand women in the procession. On reaching Timbrel- street the procession halted, and took up its position opposite a balcony, from which it was ar- ranged the speakers should address the meeting. Mr. Carrier, Mr. W. P. Roberts, and Mr. Vincent addressed the meeting, and the resolutions proposed were carried. Three cheers were given for the National Convention, and the meeting separated. At Bridgnorth, last week, two females underwent the punishment of four hours' lodgment iu the stocks, iu default of the payment of the fine of 5s. each for having indulged too freely in strong potations. The following convicts were lately removnd from War- wick county gaol, and put on board the Fortitude hulk, at Chatham : — Peter Yases, for ten years; Emanuel Jones, John Ashmore, Thomas Effingham, Francis Parish, Charles Burton, Richard Moseley, William Pickett, Wil- liam Spriggs, William Kinchin, William Shepherd, Jo- seph Duller, William Reaper, and John Horton for seven years. A GHOST ON THE RAILWAY For some time past, the policemen and navigators on the London and Birmingham Railway, near the central station, at Wolverton, have been dreadfully alarmed by the appearance of a supernatural figure gliding up and down the line, at more than railroad velocity, enveloped in a cloud of white smoke instead of steam. This figure, which resembles a man of colour, is supposed by the superstitious and terrified workmen to be no other than tlie ghost of a gigantic black, designated Black Shag, and who, about two months since, was buried alive by the falling in of a quantity of earth at a place called Sandy Hole. The body of Black Shag was got out, and buried it: Wolver- tou churchyard. Since that period his ghost has been ex- tremely troublesome. Sometimes he has appeared to the excavators when engaged at mining any dangerous pai t of the road, with a huge pair of horns on his head, and as black as soot; ar. d, after capering about in the most inysteiious manner, wou'd exclaim, " Take warning by my fate," and immediately vanish away. At other times, lie is seen beaiing the resemblance of a tall black, and gliding along the road with amaiing velocity, choosing the witching hour ot night for his extraordinary pranks. Several policemen, and excavators have been so terrified by the ghost of " Black Shag," that they have thrown up their employment; and one man lies now in an alarming state of illness at tlie abjve village, from the shock he received at seeing this mys- terious visitor, who is the talk of the whole neighbour- hood. • SCOTLAND. MURDEROUS ATTEMPT.— A most diabolical attempt at murder was mude between seven and eight o'clock on the evening of Saturday last, at a place called Knockabay, in the parish of New Luce. The object of this attack was a man named M'Geoch, employed as a gamekeeper on the estate of the Earl of Stair, who, at the time stated, was sitting at the kitchen fire of the house in which he lodged, conversing with two or three other persons, when a musket, loaded with shot and slugs, was fired at him through the window, which wounded him on the cheek, side, and shoulder, and bad it not been for the interposition of a shelf in the kitchen, by which the shot were turned, the whole contents of the musket would have lodged in him. On Monday he came to Stranraer, and lodged his complaint with the Procurator Fiscal, when he stated his belief that the perpetrator was a man of the name of William Hardy, a labourer belonging to New Luce, a notorious poacher, who bad been formerly imprisoned fortius offence, and who had been heard to threaten M'Geoch. On Tuesday Hardy was apprehended, and brought before the Procurator Fisca1, when, after a long investigation, he was remanded for further examination, and to give time to collect evi- dence.— Gaiioioay Register, An answer has been received from Sir James Graham, expressing his acceptance of Lord Rector of our university. His installation will take place some day during next month — Glasgow Courier. Mr, Kean is at Glasgow, playing to crowded houses. His engagement extends to twelve nights. He then pro- ceeds to Edinburgh, where he is engaged to perform during three weeks. A DEAR LETTER. — On Saturday morning the letter- car- rier presented to Messrs. Peter Lawsou and Son, nursery and seedsmen, Hunter- square, n package addressed to them from Calcutta, maiked, " seeds," for which the sum of 114/. and a halfpenny was charged for the postage Edinburgh Courant.—[ To whom was it dear? Surely no one was fool enough to pay for it.] MODESTY. — At a meeting of the writers to the signet, last week, a motion was made arid carried, to seek compensation for the loss the craft sustains by the abolition ol captions and homings. What next ?— Scotsman. — [ Was the conduct of the slaveholders a whit more modest? And yet they got compensation-] passed— the Whigs have been holding such out as a bug bear to the Tories, since they clogged the wheels of pro- gressive Relorrn— the Radicals have been working silently, but constantly and assiduously, through bad report and through good report, to produce such— and behold the ex- pected time is arrived. Whig and Tory have ceased to call meetings. They have almost ceased to dine. The ministry of expedients are drifting down the stream of cir- cumstances. One fact alone they know, and that is, that they are receiving so much a year for taking charge of the affairs of the nation ; although every man of sane mind knows they are taking as little charge of them as the De- fender of the Faith herself. Who, then, is taking the charge? Unquestionably the men who are preparing the masses for the moment which is coining, when bread at unreachable piices, will cause the sharp question to be put Why is it so?— the men, we say, who are directing, and will direct, against the cause of the misery which is approach- ing, those fierce passions of outraged nature, which, if left undisturbed and uninfluenced, would dissipate their strength in measures which would only rivet the people's chains the more. — Ayrshire Examiner. WINTER PROSPECTS. — What are they? Bread at a famine price— wages of manufacturing men at a stagnation rate— no out- of- door relief for tile poor in England— an imbecile ministry of expedients— an aristocratic faction, strong in money- bag influence and sham power— and an organised democracy. To any man who understands what facts and what consequences are embodied in each of these, the view of the ensiling three- months will assume an a- pect of con- siderable historic importance— as a moment ol time, when great causes, woiking on twenty- five millions of souls, will produce a certain result, the precise nature of which no man can predicr, That Ihere will be a result— a result u inch you do not see every day, no one doubts. The Tones have been foretelling snob > ii ee ihe Reform Hi I'NY* ICAI FORCE. — Within the iast s- x > t: mr! i » , I have inf. ifn ssed upwards of a briadrt'd meeting- in tfie open air, in faL>' inir uf tbe National Petition andtfie People's Charter. With ihe moial means at present in ; ur puwt r, as an or . ganged people, toi effecting on. :: dependence, 1 have stated . ii. d iijitstra'c d tfi ' s Mn ov. tv :. i:. 11. r a:.; i loi in tl a: orcm- ledtome. I have ell ou', ton, what physical foici b.; s done; and tf. o oisa- trou, in. iov. iri.--. Yv aretni:- fi'oiri it in the people, i ha-. - ' f um i • u- tro- us < x- .11. ; le from Jo- is I-..-:, - v. 1 :..>,• : Ynvn them t. .. i- ei d et wii jtherw ise LANCAS Unit the st peels of 11 ing pub. ie • d Ir oi la ned.. ' i <'.!-> i hear the meatures proposed, fur. not iMire anil irovernment, relative to •• eeee.. ion free no ntioi) was made . eices to gloss over, the very strong nek I in Us iu a high quarter of the oluiion was pas-' ul directing the lediate interview with Lord Mel- line, wlo. ri the course intended to nt w: 1, \ v i hope, be elicited— an eat mercantile interests which are oil up, leuvins perhaps to i way Times. CARI 181. I: m or, ca ii pu l ose ot ; taking is | r. jiurn to t meet ihe sh oil in ato 1 n tit oiler IT RAILWAY. — A requisition ioned, nd wi. f b. • Carlis'. e PutI i t. le a pu pioinn preSen om Pei o the r the ed on t rilh wi. l He fold il came ko r, t. Under :.:, i tl and uncomp' bled, and d e a nation of that* period, s i far as 1 w and from mixing with the Men's Associations in till that they are aware of I.. from the page of ,-. ust e\ moral mc : ns, and by Unit it. i tf, r ' ini- iiii! foe — inula for liberty; be li i • most irn el ; d 1' iin 1 have stated In my t able to judge from tin ir | loin the.; them, to aw s in for the people. Among them this conviction is unequi vocally expressed, that the advocates of physical force are not ihe genuine friends of the people. The men of Scot- land are resolved not to flinch from the high position which tliey now possess. They remember their Hardie and their Batrd ; they can give allowance for expiessioris used under the excitement ot addressing the public meeting, from the less gifted of their advocates ; but when their educated and talented champions talk in the loose and declamatory lan- guage of physical force, they feel regret, and are resolved to give it no public countenance, but will speedily be en- abled to issue a national declaration of their views upon this important aspect of their affairs Letter of Mr. Duncan in the True Scotsman IRELAND. TITHE ARREARS— It now appears that the arrears re- turned to the castle amount to 816,000?.; from this sum is to be deducted the claim of the Duke of Devonshire, for 19,000/,, and a few other lay proprietors; and also the de- mands made against landlords put down in the third column. It is likely that, after making all these deductions, there will remain arrears to the amount of 700,000/. ; to liquidate which, there is only 260,000/., which will not give more than 7s. iu the pound Limerick Chronicle. The episcopal palace, formerly occupied by the bishops of Raphoe. on Thursday evening last was burned to the ground. — Clonmel C hronicle. The proprietor of the Mayo Telegraph is confined to his house at Castlebar, for some months past, to avoid an exe- cution for the damages and costs incuired by the libel in his paper on Doctor O'Finnan, Roman Catholic bishop, and notice was this week served upon the sureties for that paper, the Rev. Jamei M'Hale and Rev. James Hughes, who will be proceeded against ( or the amount of the judgment ol the court. — Clare Journal. One doctor and two lawyers were picked up on Tuesday night, and consigned to the care of the bridewell keeper. In the morning they paid the fines, and were discharged— sober.— Cork Constitution, STAG HUNT A few days ago, two gentlemen passing through the demesne of Cahirnane, near Killarney, had . their attention arrested by the loud barking of a terrier, which had accompanied them in an adjoining thicker, when, on turning round, to their great surprise, they beheld a noble specimen of that beautiful animal the red deer, which has of late contributed so much to the interest with which every eye beholds the enchanting scenery of Killarney. One moment, and away he bounded towards Cahirnane House, doubled back by the avenue, till he reached the gate, and, impeded here by some persons attracted to the spot, leapt the stone fence and pailing, a little to the left, when, after swimming the Flesk, he bent his way for the town of Killarney, which lie would have entered, hut for a party of boatmen. A general pursuit here took place on the part of several inhabitants of the town, in the course of which one individual was severely hurt, who had endea- voured to impede his progress after his re- crossing the Flesk. Leaving his pursuers at fault, after a hot chase, the antlered monarch finally gained the Lake, and, taking the soil, sought repose in an adjoining island. Next day, how- ever, his rest was disturbed by the Muckruss pack, and he was soon seen swimming towards the mainland, with the dogs at his heels. Gaining terra firma, he ran for about half a mile, and again took the soil, making for Castlelough Point. Intercepted here, he strained away towards Castle- lough House, where he had n; gh demolished a fair specimen of the " precious porcelain of human clay," but for her presence of'mind in suddenly opening her umbrella in his face. Diverted from wreaking his anger on the fair demoi- selle, he made for a neighbouring wood, the bounds still following him in full cry. Aroused from this retreat, he was once more seen taking the soil, the bounds swimming after with unabated vigour, when the shades ol evening closing iu, he baffled his pursuers.— Tralee . Mercury. THE LORD CHANCELLOR OF IRELAND— It would appear— but we shall believe the affair when it takes place— that old Lord Plunket is about to retire from the Irish Chancery Bench. When he departs from the bustle of public life, w liicll we think will only be w hen there are no trioie plar es, lay or clerical, to be grasped, he will not leave behind him a more profligate or inconsistent politician. Starting in lile a " Whig, and something more," we behold him veering round to every side of the political compass, arid catching at the slightest opening to fly into the arms of the advocates of arbitrary power. In 1319. when the six acts were pass- ing, the wily old chancellor, whose mouth was watering for some of the loaves and fishes, went over with the Tory Duke of Buckingham, and spoke six hours in support of the justice of cutting down a defenceless multitude at Peterloo. In 1830, the masses, by years of exertion, having brought reform into fashion, then the once democratic William Conyngham Plunket became the advocate of democracy again, and was converted into a reform equity lawgiver. He now pitchforked his sons and dependents into places, in a style that made every Reformer blush, when your o'd smirking backbone Tory used to say, with a sardonic sneer, " Grey has his thousands, and Plunket his tens ol thou- sands, but how many sinecurists lias the corrupt and place- loving Sir Robert Peel among his relatives and friends?''— Dublin Monitor. O'CONKEtL AND THE RADICALS. — For England he would demand the ballot as well as for Ireland ; and be was pre- pared and willing to assist and co- operate with the real and genuine reformers of England to the fullest extent ol univer sal suffrage ( cries of hear, hear). It should be understood that universal suffrage did not mean every body. Although its name might appear to have that signification, there was a limitation. In the first place, females, although they were the bigger and the better half ot the community— minors, who formed one- third of the population— criminals and in- sane persons were not included iu the privileges ( hear, hear). The radicals ot England addressed them from Newcastle upon- Tyne, in a flimsy composition. The only thing worth noticing in it being, that it contained rank treason. In re- ply to that communication they should say, by way of udrer tiseinent, that they would not correspond with such people, ( hear). The other communication was from the one hun- dred delegates of the radicals of England. They should treat them with respect, because they were bound to respect them, although they were exceedingly erroneous. He had been framing in bis own mind a reply to that delegation, and he and the committee would arrange a suitable one. They ( the radicals of England) said they had no leaders. Why had they not the manliness to avow their leaders ? It was a tolerable proof that they blushed to own them. There was a meeting of the radicals of Norwich, a number of whom, at the last election, sold themselves for bribes. They had a flag hoisted with the namesof Oastler, Stephens, and honest Feargus, inscribed upon it. They also added the name of William Cobbett, w ho, il he were alive, would have denounced their pioceedings ( hear). A leader was not elected to his office. He was a person of such business like habits us to be deemed necessary by those whose cause he advocated ; and there would, indeed, be great confusion in a workshop if there were not a foreman in it ; it would be a perfect Tower of Babel. But those radicals were not without their leaders, though they had the grace to be ashamed of them, which was the first good sign among English radicals of that class ( laughter). The English radi- cals, instead of conciliating the feelings of the middle, wealthy, and timid classes, come out with a " hurlo trumbo" yell of defiance. They talked ol arming and turning out. Why, if they were hired to prevent the progress of reform, they could not take more certain steps to accomplish their object. They said that they had no leaders. Why, had they not Lord Durham and Lord Radnor? Had they not Sir William Molesworth, Sir James Williams, and Sir C' Wolsley ? Had tliey not also Mr. Grote, Mr. Warburton, Mr. Ewarf, Mr. Williams, of Coventry. Mr. Scholefiehl. and Mr. Thomas Anwood ( hear, hear)?— Speech at the Corn Exchange, on Thursday. MISCELLANEOUS. THE LIBERALS— It is certain that ( he only chance for reorganising the Liberals, so as even to form a usefully strong opposi. ion, is to proclaim a policy of decided and well defined progression. The middle clas- es now stick to, while they de- pise, the Wliifjs, because they dread the backward movement, which, they assume, wou'd ensile on the return ot ii. e To:! es to power. fiiir sho-. v them ihe certainty, or even ihe fair piospect, of advancing without going the length of universal suffrage, anil gla fly would tiny discard ihe sickening policy aud disappointing men of the JII- tc- inilieti. ' J" IV » f toe progressive policy is necessary to the reconstruc lion of liie i. beral party, an. l to the success ol any Mutes- nniij who aspires to iead it, is fully recognised by the onl gieat politician ou the Liberal si. le now prominent in the public eye— of course, wo < " ards ' II in o. oee Whss 11 pj :,- III t loin most of i i cei has i\ ei n'l',' < t mean Lord Dion n he mole ineiie. ed to ig colleague:-; and, iiin el s lid tl:: til 1 1.1111 ' if I I ihe e Lib lit 1 . the sub it was a brought • for the tir !• an ? i v us the intrymei v ape - a: l) H\ lie i orli II , tow ns. I feel convinc i ritaut truth, to he delived ce, tiiac by a revolution by wtii bm :: oud be tficcletl be. o fit of people, is I... I Duilou i to I e < f'fii- is a ijti --::< i whieh we cannot ans. vei so r • r : n." .:.•>•: 11 fr. r ot the article in the I. ohdun I'ci ieii. We wait to gee w h it Lord Dm bam will do himselt. Flatter) 1 never yet made a statesman, though it may h ive spoiled many. " II Loid D'. uh un is lit for the post, the pin ent st. re of ( lie l. ibetpar y v. I ena oe him lo a • unie it. i'l. eie is : o t'icc lion In these m. v. iei*. A ri aily ett at pu! r cb ; rac ter ei\ oes 1 is jo.- i ion. A lea ler of the people does io I wait to ho wooed, as if he u t re i b uiury iu her first •< • n, und John Litill a lover " sighing like a lumace'' lit the idol's feet. So, if Lord Durham is destined for this great work, he will manfully take up his own ground, and call upon the people to rally lonnd his standard of practical reform. 16 is not going too far to say, that he has the game in his own hand, if he has courage and skill to play it out. This is a point on which his past career does not entitle anybody to speak with certainty, though, when not unkindly reviewed, it encourages hope.— Spectator. ^ MARCH OF MIND An honest farmer in the State of Pen- sylvania, married a . Miss from a fashionable boarding- school for a second wile. He was struck dumb with her elo- quence, and gaped wonders at his wile's learning. " You might," said he, " bore a hole through the solid airth, and chuck a millstone, and shee'l tell you to a shaving how long the stone will be a going clean through. She has learnt kimistry and cockneyology, aud talks heap about ox hides and comical infinities. I used to think it was air 1 sucked in every time that I expired; howsomever she telled me that she knoived better— she told me that I had been suck* • ing in two gin, or ox gin and high- drawn gin! My stars! I'm a tumble- down tee towtal tempeiance man, und yet have been drinking gin all my life." THE HARVEST— We have been favoured by a friend with some valuable returns relative to the late harvest, which enable us to form a more correct estimate than we have ever yet seen of the amount of the deficiency in the corn crops. The first of these returns is an estimate of the produce of the harvest, during the years 1835,7, and 8, in townships of South Lancashire, and the second an estimate of the produce of thirty farms iu one of the richest districts in Shropshire, both made after actual survey by experienced valuers, and made as the basis of the arrangements for the payment of tithes. The result is as followsFirst, with regard to the eight townships in South Lancashire. In the first of these townships the produce of wheat, per Cheshire acre, ( the Cheshire acre being rather more than twice as large as the statute acre,) was, in 1835, 41 bushels, in 1837, 41 bushels, and in 1838, 35 bushels; in the second towrish p in the same three years it was respectively 41, 41, and 33 bushels; in the third 38, 38, and 31; in the lourth 40, 42, and 34; in the fifth, 40, 41, and 27 ; in the sixth, 40, 41, and 35 ; in the seventh, 32, 36, and 25 ; and in the eighth, 41, 41, and 25. The average produce per Cheshire acre, of all the eight was thus: — In 1835, 88} bushels; In 1837, 40} bushels; and iri 1838, 29 bushels, being a tlecrease of more than one- fourth ori the produce of 1835. On the thirty farms in Shropshire the average produce of w heat, per statute acre, during the last four years, was as follows : — In 1835, 19^ bushels per acre; in 1836, 17J; in 1837, I9J; and in 1838, 15$. The diminution in this case is very nearly the same as on the previous ease, namely, one- fourth. If this is a fair average for the kingdom, then, taking the usual production of wheat at twenty million ol quarters, there is a deficiency of five millions. That the deficiency is not fai from that, is proved by the fact that wheat is selling at 70s. a quarter, and after more than a million and a- half of quarters has been poured into the country from foreign patts Liverpool Times. A clergyman, a few days ago, in the country, reading the burial service over a corpse, when he came to the words, " this our brother," & c., forgot whether deceased was a man or woman : turning to one of the mourners, who hap- pened to be all Hibernian, he asked him, " is this a brother or sister?" " Neither one or the other," answered Pat, " it was only an acquaintance, your honour." BIRMINGHAM NEW CHURCHES. A general meeting of the subscribers and friends to the erection of the ten new churches in Birmingham, was held on Tuesday in the Town Hall, and, considering the very unfavourable state of the weather, was most numerously and respectably attended. The body of tlie hall was very nearly filled, and the side galleries were completely occupied with the leading families connected with the Establishment residing iu the town and neighbourhood. The Lord Bishop of Worcester was called to Ihe chair; and amongst the nobility, gentry, and clergy who crowded the platform, were Lord Calthorpe, the Honourable Frederick Calthorpe, the Ven. Archdeacon Spooner, the Rev. Prebendary Breay, the High Bailiff, Richard Spooner, Esq., James Taylor, Esq., J. F. Ledsam, Esq., Isaac Anderton, Esq., Win, Chance, Esq., C. Tindal, Esq., C. Ingleby, Esq., tlie Revs. J. Gur- bett, W. 1!. Bedford, C. Craven, 11. Spurrell, T. Nimns, M. W. Foye, J. C. Arnold, J. P. Lee, Sydney Gedge, J. C. Barrett, S. Crane, E. Palmer, E. Kempson, J. W. Dowries, S. F. Morgan, G. O. Fenwicke, J. Allpoit, T. G. Simcox, I. Spooner, I). Ledsam, J. Howell, and G. Davies; Messrs. Armfield, ' I'. Knott, Iveinpson, J. Y. Bedford, Apsley, Twells, J. M. Knott, J. B. Hebhert, Marshall, Mabson, Langbridge, Hensman, Sproston, and many leading mem- bers of the Church of England. The following is the report: — " The provisional committee of the intended Birmingham. Church Building Society, in presenting their report of the proceedings tip to the present time, would take leave briefly to recapitulate the measures that have been adopted from, the commencement of the work, which is this day brought fully and so auspiciously before the public, under the imme- diate sanction of ihe Lord Bishop of the Diocese. " With respect to the object of the society, it will be suf- ficient to stale, that a meeting of the clergy and wardens of the borough, held on Tuesday, October 16th, the statement having been made and substantiated, that the population might be estimated at 180,000 souls, while there was church accommodation lor only 24,000, a resolution was unani- mously passed in approbation of the plan suggested in Mr. Guibftt's letter to Mr, Taylor, for erecting ten H< l( liuon » l churches within the next five years in the borough of Hiim- ingham; and it was farther resolved that the Lord Bishop of the Diocese should be requested to give his patronage to the undertaking. " At a general meeting of subscribers, held on the 20th of October, a general provisional committee was nominated, and steps directed to be taken for Ihe formation of provi- sional district committees also, with a view to the further- ance of this important work. At the sume time the prin- ciples on which they relied for carrying on the work should be established, wete agreed upon subject to subsequent cor- rection or consideration. " A second general meeting of the subscribers was held on Monday, Nov 26, when the laws and regulations that should this day be submitted to the public were again dis- cussed, and finally agreed upon. " The provisional committee will not further anticipate these than by referring briefly to the important subjects of ihe endowments to be secured for the churches, and the persons in which the patronage is to be vested. ' The plan agreed upon by the present subscribers, after mature deli- beration, und without a single dissentient voice, is, that each church shall be endowed to the value of 1,000/., and that the presentation shall be vested in perpetuity in five trus- tees, of whom the bishop of the diocese and the incumbent of the parish shall be always two, and the other three shall lie elected by the majority of the subscribers in value. The former of these provisions will be admitted to be every way desirable, and is a legally essential pre requisite to the as- signment ol districts to the churches. The latter, intended, as it is, to reconcile opposing sentiments by that natural concession which is absolutely necessary to the carrying on any great and important work, will, it is confidently hoped, commend itself, and the whole scheme, of which it is a part, to the cordial and energetic support of all that take an in- terest in the spiritual welfare of our people, and the exten- sion and security of the Established Church. " The provisional committee have now the satisfaction to state that the work has hitherto greatly prospered. The patronage of the bishop lius been asked and given how freely and cordially Jiis presence on this occasion, so re- cently after his late severe indisposition, sufficiently evinces. The town has been divided into thirteen districts and these again into about 120 subdivisions. The district committees are most of them formed, and wait only for their authority from this meeting to canvass the whole town lot subscrip- tions. A very strorur feeling in favour of the object has been excited and manifested iu no unequivocal manner; ai il the society starts upon its course with a subscription al- ready amounting to more than ten thousand pounds. " The provisional committee would, therefore, ' thank God, and take courage;' they would congratulate the tub- seribers and the town at large, lor the benefit of which tlie elfort is beit g made; but ( hey would at the same time ven- ture lo rcm'ind all the f'r'ends of the ciiuse that, nothing short of the most persevering efforts aud self denying labours will be sufficient to en tire : iic wished lor usne of the uuder- akii g. They do, however, entertain a strong confidence that those efforts ami labours will neither he wanting nor Meucresshil. They appeal, not doubtfully, to the christian Yelings and principles of the members ol the Established Chinch in this borough. Tuey call upon them, ns tliey value that Church, ami us tliey themselves partake the benefit of her oidii ances,— tliev cull up n them, ns tin " Wou ld hav. e her brful: fbnh on ' the r> ht band and on ih'a left,— tl I V Cull upon them, if they t ...' c any zeal for the Inn, o n of ( j d, and any coVeeru for the e.' oiuul interests of their IV. low- townsmen, to come forward and g'ne, not scantily, either of llie'ir sto stance or of tin ir labours, for the promotion of this sacred work. tliejr tru t info the l. a. s - cr ou • uii lb.' i flu opera : l) ly offer their acknowledgments to the Giver of all Good, fi r the measure of sticecss that has I: in vouchsafed to their earnestly implore his favour and ions of * the Buininghaiu Church - he present meeting is a- st ii bled o eSlahlislr. ' Tliey would say, in a word,' Iliiherto Imlh he Lord hel| od us;' ' Pro- er thou, O Lord, the woik of uir bauds tinon us ; O prospr r thou our handy wuik.'" It was received with loud approbation. lining L JL THE BIRMINGHAM JOURNAL, N O V E M B E R 5* 4. 283 GREAT AND IMPORTANT MEETING AT THE TOWN- HALL. The anxiously looked for meeting-, which was to decide the difference which has lately existed between Mr. Salt and Mr. Feargus O'Connor, or, more pro- perly, between the Birmingham Political Council and Mr. O'Connor, relative to the propriety or impropriety « of resorting to physical force, in furtherance of the ob- jects of the present movement, took place 011 Wednes- day evening. It was intended to have confined the meeting to the members of the Uuion, but the great concourse of persons who had assembled outside the door, and the strong interest which the expected dis- cussion had excited, induced the council, immediately after the chairman had taken the chair, to throw open the doors to the public generally, and in a few minutes the vast building was crowded in every part. A num- ber of the most respectable inhabitants, attracted by the importance of the subject occupied the organ gal- lery. Shortly ' after seven o'clock nearly the whole of the members of the council arrived. Oil entering the organ gallery, they were loudly cheered. Mr. O'Con- nor immediately followed, and was also received with applause. After the lapse of a few minutes, Mr. Ed- monds said, he had great pleasure in moving that a gentleman in whom they had always placed the ut- most confidence, should take the chair. He meant Mr. Benjamin Hadley. Mr. Douglas secosded the motion, and Mr. Hadley took his seat amidst loud cheering. A consultation here took place, between the Chairman, Mr. O'Connor, Mr. Salt, Mr. Edmonds, and Mr. Douglas, relative, we are given to under- stand, to the resolutions to be submitted to the meet- ing by Mr. Douglas, 011 behalf of the council, and by Mr. O'Connor. The terms of the former had been agreed to at a special meeting of the council, held at the Public- office in the forenoon. Mr. O'Connor offered, in the first instance, as his resolution, that part of the resolution of which he had given notice, and of which a cop}' was given in the last number of the Journal relative to the constitution, and its alleged violation, substituting for the latter part of the printed resolution, the words which were afterwards adopted by the meeting. Objection being taken to this, Mr. O'Connor at once consented to waive the resolution, of which he had given notice, altogether; and lo con- tent himself with the new motion which, in the first instance, he wished to substitute for its latter part. This matter being arranged to the entire satisfaction of all parties, and Mr. O'Connor having previously signified his entire concurrence in the resolution to be proposed by Mr. Douglas, which, in point of fact, removed even the appearance of a difference between Mr. O'Connor and the council, as well as between Mr. O'Connor and Mr. Salt, the Chairman then said, " he had great pleasure in presiding on that occasion. When it was intimated to him that morning that he was to take that post of honour, and when he reflected upon the cause of the meeting, he confessed he had some fears for the result. There was nothing calculated to shake the heart of an honest Reformer, more than the anti- cipation that anything might endanger the success of their righteous objects, or lead to any division amongst them. He was happy, however, to tell them, his fears had vanished ; that the* little difference which had existed between Mr. Salt and Mr. O'Connor had happily sub- sided, without the abandonment of principle on either side. There had been a little giving and taking 011 both sides ; and he was happy to say a reconciliation had taken place. It removed from his shoulders a great weight of responsibility, and he had 110 doubt that evening's discussion would be pleasing to all parties. He now called upon all to give every man a full and impartial hearing. Mr. DOUGLAS then presented himself, and was received with great applause. He said, among the other losses they, in common with himself, would sustain that evening by the arrangement which bad been so happily come to, would be a long, and, of course, an admirable speech, from the indi- vidual that now had the honour to stand before them. ( A laugh.) The whole of their meeting had, indeed, fallen away in its interest, but it was the interest that was attached to it by the painful circumstances under which it was con- vened." The arrangement which had been come to was fatal to the speech with which he had come so fully prepared, but truly he did not grieve either for their loss or his own— its suppression from such a cause would be productive of infi- nitely more benefit to the march of reform than its delivery could have been. He had come down, armed at all points, to prove the truth of the principle embodied in the resolu- tion now to be submitted to them, and which would, no doubt, receive their sanction. He had armed himself with all sorts of logical weapons to prove the accuracy of his po- sition, and rebut that of Mr. O'Connor. But, well a day, all these goodly weapons must now be thrown away. Amongst the many unkind things their friend O'Connor had been guilty of, the most unkind of all was his cutting away, by his honourable and conciliatory conduct that evening,- his ( Air. D.' s) excellent and carefully selected collection of ar- guments. ( Laughter.) But, to be serious. He declared, as a man and a christian, be never experienced more anxiety in his life than at the moment when he entered the Hall. ( Hear, hear.) He felt that it was not only Birmhigham that was watching the result of this night's debate, but he felt that the earnest attention ofevery honest Radical in the three kingdoms was fixed upon it. ( Hear, hear.) He felt that the cause of reform, not only in England, but all over civilised Europe, might he hazarded by its results. It was no wonder, then, that he should feel a deep anxiety re- pect- ingit. I11 Edinburgh, in Glasgow, the people and their leaders were looking to this meeting with the most intense anxiety. He had letters in his possession from Scotland breathing such anxiety. He had letters from Lancashire upon the same subject; all ol which were of a nature to increase in his mind the fears that he himself felt, lest the great anil sacred cause in which they had embarked should be that night endangered. He had said, he never felt more anxiety than when he that evening entered the Hall— but now all bis anxiety was gone. ( Cheers.) Their friend, Mr. Hadley, had stated to thein tile entire reconciliation of the two honourable gentlemen at his right hand — Mr. Salt and Mr. O'Connor. Since he ( Mr. Douglas) had entered the Hall, there had been a brief discussion on a dif- ference of infinitely more importance, that which was supposed to exist between the council and Mr. O'Con- nor, and the result of that discussion had been an absolute, a complete understanding between the council and that honourable gentleman. ( Cheers.) He, ( Mr. 1).) must say, he never apprehended any danger from the dispute be- tween Mr. Salt and Mr. O'Connor; but he did look with £ ieat dismay upon the chance of the council's separating upon a great piinciple from the Reformers of the north, a separation which might possibly have ended in an irrecon- cilable difference between the council and the men of the union. He must confess it would have been to him 110 small sacrifice, after three years'residence amongst them, after having received so many, and so kind expressions of their confidence, to he compelled to withdraw himself from them. That would have been to him a source of sincere regret, still it was nothing, when compared with what he felt at the thought of the more remote and general conse- quences that might result from their abandonment of their well known and long trieil leaders ; when he thought that the great Birmingham Union might in this way be des- troyed, he considered that it would be the greatest misfor- tune to him if he happened to he in any way accessory to such a cilsnrty. Was it not, then, a thing, ( or which they ought to be thankful to the Great Author of all Good, that lie had graciously interposed, and turned the minds of all parties one towards another, that they attain might go forth, not only without a diminution of their strength, but as giants refreshed. He told them that they would be robbed of his speech, and he was delighted that they were, anil that they would have, by consequence of their agreement, a much shorter meeting than he had anti- cipated. When he was leaving home, his family wished liim a safe deliverance. When he returned he could tell his family what a pleasing change, from that which lie had anti- cipated, had taken place. He had set his heart entirely upon the present movement, and anything tending to mar it grieved him exceedingly. He contended with 110 man for leadership; he wouid most willingly lend his assistance, in any capacity, to enable them to achieve their rights. He wished them to bear in their minds, that in their union lay the whole of their strength. He rejoiced that the cloud which hung over them had p issed away so happily. One of the besetting sins of the Radicals was, the want of a full understanding amongst themselves. Mr. O'Connor's conduct, in the present case, was deserving of the highest possible honour that could lie reflected upon him. ( Ap- plause.) They were then, he was proud to say, brothers , and they would, in future, all work together for the great and glorious cause of universal suffrage. He would now submit to them a resolution, embodying their old principle of peace, law, and order. He would not go into any arguments in favour of that principle; they were all aware of the neces- sity of attending to the counsel of their excellent friend, Mr. Attwood. ( Cheers.) O11 this point Mr. O'Connor was in every respect of the same opinion as himself. He hoped that the difficulty from which they were now happily extricated, would he a lesson to them in their future con. duct. He hoped no man, in future, on seeing a casual re- port in a newspaper— God knows they were at best but lying chronicles—( a laugh)— would take offence against, or accuse his brother. Before concluding, he would only just notice one point upon which he had been misunderstood. He had mentioned the term of three years in one of his speeches, from which it had been inferred that he would be content to wait for their liberties for that period. Such was not the fact. He would not be content to wait one hour longer than was necessary; but if it was necessary that he should go on for three years or thirty, he should be most happy to continue his exertions, even for that period. All he ever meant to say was, that they must stick to their point through good reportand bad report. They must never give up their principles, 110 matter what amount of difficulty they might have to contend against. Mr. Douglas then read the resolution, which appears in our advertising columns. Ma. T. C. SALT next presented himself, and was received with loud cheering. He commenced by observing, that this was a very wicked and irreligious world. Being a church- warden he thought he had a right to preach a little. ( Hear, hear.) It was one of the moral harmonies of the world that they were gifted with more power to abuse than to praise each other. If he had merely to abuse Mr. O'Con- nor he could do it well, but he must confess he was entirely incompetent to praise him as he deserved. ( Applause.) First, there never was the least personal difference between Mr. O'Connor and himself. Mr. O'Connor bad said some- thing about private conversation. The fact was, the repeti- tion of it was only to his credit, and so long as be limited disclosures of conversations to such matters as Mr. O'Con- nor hud alluded to, there would not be much mischief done. If lie had evinced any jealousy of Mr. O'Connor, it arose from his ( Mr. Salt's) attachment to the great cause of re form, and not from any desire to retard him in his progress. He put it to them, if in his conduct, he had ever backslided; ( no, no) or if ever lie failed to push the cause of reform as far as he conld? He thought he ought to give some ex- planation of his conduct. Who then, he would ask was it that proposed the expedition to Scotland, from which it might be said the present movement took its rise? It was himself? ( Hear, hear.) Did he not do all iu his power to carry out the fruits of that expedition? and was it likely, that after devising every plan he could to advance the cause, and after having made no small sacrifices to carry it into ope- ration, that he should do anything willingly to stop its pro- gress? ( No, 110.) They were right, he would not. What, then, was the cause of the late difference? Why, it was this. He was closely watching the progress of events, and he thought he perceived some danger to the cause from the con. duct of the good man of the north. He thought his friend Mr. O'Connor had gone too far. He thought he had used language which was dangerous, and from a pure desire to prevent mischief he spoke warmly upon the subject. They all knew that a man who really loved his wile, was much more in danger of getting jealous of her than if he was in- different about her. So it was with him and Mr. O'Connor. He loved the cause of reform, and he was alaimed lest any harm should befal it by his friend's injudicious advocacy. Of Mr. O'Connor he must say, he preserved his temper throughout the affair in an admirable mayner, which proved that he was sincere in the cause. It was to him ( Mr. Salt) a matter of great comfort to his conscience, that if he had put his friend into the fire he had come out perfectly clear, and now they might be perfectly sure that they had a nootl ally in the Northern Political Union. ( Applause.) They had heard of some person fixing one day and another fixing another day. Now all he would say was this. If it was ne- cessary that there should be a day fixed, there was no use in talking about it. When he talked about going to Scotland, he went there, and there was no more said about it. [ Applause.) If he was asked if he would fix a day, he would say that he would not consent to any one thing that would postpone ihe liberty of the people. When the members of the convention met in London, they would aeree upon the line of policy that ought to be pur- sued. When their petition was presented to the House of Commons, and rejected by them, they would talk of fixing the day. Then the fixing a day and plan of agitation would take place. ( Cheers.) The convention would devise means, anil neither he nor Mr. O'Connor would dictate any specific plan, because they were only two individuals of the body. All he would say in reference to success was, that with such a union as was then effected, and with such a convention as they would be represented by, it would he impossible the rights of the people could be deferred. He need not tell Mr. O'Connor that he did not feel he ought to ask his pardon for any thing that had taken place in the late difference between them. What he had done, lie had done honestly; and such being the motive from which he acted, he bad 110 cause for regret. His disposition was such, that what was in his heart must come out of his mouth; and having given utterance to his sentiments re- specting Mr. O'Connor, and having received from him a satisfactory explanation, lie considered him one of the best friends of reform, and the result sf all that had taken place would he, that he should only exert himself more and more to stand by Mr. O'Connor iu their great struggle. That was the best apology he could offer Sir. O'Connor and the men of Birmingham. The cause was going 011 most pros perously. They had lately received letters from Scotland, assuring them that the females of many parts of that country were beginning to take a deep interest in the present move- ment, and that female political unions were being formed. In the hands of the good women, the cause was safe, and must triumph. ( Hear, hear.) Mr. Douglas's' resolution was then put, and carried una- nimously, altel which, Mr. O'CONNOR, rose, and was received with loud cheer- ing. He said, Mr. Salt commenced by telling them that this was a very wicked world. He would tell them that it was a very good world to live in, to lend or spend in, or give iu ; but to borrow, or beg, or ask for one's own, it was the worst world he had ever lived in. When he came into the hall that evening he intended to address the chairman as a judge, and the men before him as jurors, because either himself or his steps ware to be put upon their trial. Bu>, thanks to the course which had been adopted by Mr. Salt, lie then stood before them to test their principles. If Mr. Salt, in the first instance, when he ( Mr. O'Connor) misin- terpreted him, had had an opportunity of explaining to him that which he meant, it would have been perfectly satis- factory to him, and his resolution never would have been proposed. Mr. Salt had, however, with a manliness which became him, stated that his words had been misinter- preted by him, and that he really meant no disrespect to- wards him ( Mr. O'Connor.) His ( Mr. O'Connor's) cotuse was then altered, and his intention was further altered when, on reflection, he found that perhaps he had gone a little too far. He felt, however, that for all the sacrifice he had made, he was well repaid by the re- union that had taken place, and the unanimity that prevailed amongst them, and which was likely to exist in future. He was also well repaid when, only a few moments ago, he saw their patriot Aluniz, whom they had reason to fear they had lost, making his way down the gallery amongst them to that form which he had often before occupied with benefit to the people, and withoutshame or disgrace to himself. ( Cheers.) With respect to the resolution they had passed, as it seemed, unanimously, he agreed with it, and because it gave neither to himself nor Air. Salt any triumph. A contrary course to that which they had pursued, might be gratifying to the feelings of some individuals, but the cause might also be in- jured. As the matter stood, neither stood compromised, and he could say that he entirely concurred in the principle of the resolution. ( Cheers.) He never had been, and in or- der that it might not appear that he was influenced by honied words, or frightened by the sword of Mr. Douglas, he would say, that he had always denounced the man who would recklessly recommend his fellow men to throw themselves before a military force, until they had tried every moral means ill their power. ( Hear, hear. ) He had always told them that he who recommended them to take up arms would be the first man to desert the ranks. With respect to naming and fixing the day, he was free to admit that tlie fixing of the time by the convention, ought to have been sufficient. When, at the meeting of the council, he was for naming the day, Mr. Collins reminded him that it ought to be leit to the convention; he immediately saw the propriety of the remark, and gave up that point. He would, therefore, wait the meeting of the convention, and when that convention sat, without reference to physical force, he would put 11 motion upon the books of. the convention, to consider the propriety of fixing the day when universal suffrage should be Ihe law of the land. ( Cheers.) It would be, of course, for the convention to dispose of the time. He had full confidence in them, and far be it from him to wish toset up in opposition to their united opinions. He was aware that it was by the assumption of more power than what ought to fall to the lot of individuals, that the public cause was often injured, and he should always be willing to bow when submission was right and honourable, but he should always stand agains t the world in arms, whenever he thought submission would be pusillanimity. ( Hear, hear.) The resolution he had intended to propose was one which pointed out in detail the various violations which had been committed upon the con- stitution, but, instead of that resolution, he should submit another, and address them in a completely different style from that which he had intended. Mr. O'Connor then en- tered upon a general history of the state of politics since the passing of the Reform bill, and contrasted the spirit of the British constitution with the existing abuses of the state, and the burdens of the country. The constitution never told them that they were to have, at one time, two kings and two queens— two in England, and two in Hanover— who were to indirectly govern and control a bad House o( Lords and Commons; that they used to have a king of Belgium pensioned upon the people, to the tune of many thousands annually ; that they were to have a string of living and dead pensioners, saddled by night and by day upon the industry of the nation ; that they were to have religion de- based by a connection of it with the state, in order that a profligate aristocracy might supply their children with places. The constitution never told them that they were to have a queen, who would he head of the Protestant church in England, the Presbyterian church in Scotland, and the Catholic church in the colonies; that she could have a man in whose person could be concentrated the important and two- fold duties of bishop and fighting general in the army. ( Laugh tei.) Now the constitution never thus afflicted them, and yet they were punished with all these things. What was it they wanted by the suffrage? Not the repeal of the corn laws, nor the corporation laws, but the destruction of the primogeniture laws. ( Cheers.) Those weie the laws that must be done away with, and with them all the mischief would cease. In what condition were the working classes? Did their labour go 011 and prosper, as did that of the middle class ? Certainly not. He did not find that the working classes were benefitting society, that they enjoyed anything like a fair pro • portion ol the goods of life; arid lie asked, in what consisted the monopoly? He answered, and they all answered, in the want of a proper system of representation. The people were told that they were ignorant, and unfit for liberty. Oh 1 it was a base libel upon them. He would ask them, il these charges were longer to be made and home? ( No, no, no.) The constitution gave protection for the lives, the liberties, and property of all; but the rogues who go- vern them, gave neither one nor the other to the great and deserving mass of the people. The question then with them was not one of mere play. The resolution he had to propose was one which would test the council of the Bir mingham Union, and pledge them that they would never cease from agitation until they obtained universal suffrage. Mr. O'Connor next adverted to the contrast between the laws of America and the laws of primogeniture in England, and the effects of tile latter upon the people of this country, in saddling state paupers, & c. upon the church, the army, and the pension list. If the Chancellor of the Exchequer could put his band into the slate money box and say presto, could conjure money sufficient to pay the poor as well as the rich, it would be all well, but he could not, anil the conse- quence was, he was compelled to rob one class to pay another. The question then came, how long were the people to hear all this? When were they to say, we will bear no more? ( Cheers.) He did not want to rob any man of his property. All he wanted for the people was, a fair reward for labour, for so much importance did he attach to labour, that he felt convinced that if capital was all de- stroyed to morrow, labour would still engender more. He had never asked for confusion. He had merely pressed up on them the necessity of pushing forward their just claims, and he had instanced the success which they had in the emancipation of the black slaves. The resolution they asked for in 1834 for the Indies, was considered as great as that which they then sought for the wdiite slaves, and yet all the difficulties were made to disappear— a time was fixed for the emancipation— a time was fixed for preparing the people for it, as it was termed, and why not fix a day for universal suf- frage and prepare the people for it? If they said in 1840, they must have it; there would be time to prepaie the people, and when they came to the end of the period they had fixed, lie would engage they would find that their why and tiy rulers had anticipated them, and had prepared ac- cordingly for the demands of the people. Air. O'Connor then enumerated the various benefits that would aiise from universal suffiage, iu the destruction of the various existing abuses in England and Ireland. It would not only give them power to annihilate tithes in Ireland, but it would do better, it would give the people the power of appropriating that proprty to the benefit of the nation. It would soon give them power to repeal the corn laws, and transfer from the money mongers and base monopolists of the kingdom, the power of continuing these and all other had laws. AII this universal suffrage would do ; and in addition it would bring about such a state of things as would very soon and speedily put an end to all differences between his friend Mr. Salt and himself. They were told that there was a strong feeling exerted 011 the part of the middle classes in favour of the working class; for his part, he must confess, he never saw it. It reminded him of the story of a lady he once heard Her ladyship one day went into the house of a very poor woman; it being excessively cold and wet, her ladyship felt the cold bitterly, for there was no fire in the house to warm her; she sympathised keenly with the poor woman, and told her to send to her house, and she would supply her with coal. The poor woman thanked her, and her ladyship went away, and soon arrived at her own house, where she found a most splendid Turkey carpet to tread upon, and an excellent fire to warm her, she soon became very comfortable, forgot the cold, rung the bell, called her servant, and asked him, if a poor person had called for coal. The man replied, there had not, upon which her ladyship said, if any one should call he must not give the coals, be- cause it was then quite warm. ( Laughter.) This reminded him also of the Whigs in office at the time of the Reform bill. They asked the people to help them, promised them mighty things if they would do so— that they would send them lots ol coal when theygot home ; but they soon forgot their promise, and lefused to send the coal. For his part, he never did, and he never should, expect anything from the Whigs; and he would tell the men of Birmingham, although he did not then wish to use his sledgehammer, that they would never he able to obtain from them a measure of relief, unless they operated upon their fears. He re- membered having read in the Birmingham Journal, of the 6th of October, a paragraph which said, that they would never get anything by appealing to their mercy, unless they also appealed to their fears. In that sentence he fully concurred, and notwithstanding all that had been said against physical force, he thought the people were about to try their rulers in that tender part. When the convention would he established, and when, perhaps, the masses would find it convenient to draw all their money out of the savings' banks; when they would find such a spirited deter- mination as this manifested, then would they see the neces- sity for surrendering ; but he gave it as his solemn con. viction, that nothing short of fear, ol some kind, would ever procure for the people their liberties. He would, therefore, tell them, that if they calmly and coolly went petitioning from session to session, he should abandon them, and appeal to the women of England. ( Cheers.) When the men of England said they had gone far enough in the course of moral philosophy; when they found that all their reasoning powers and faculties were insufficient to operate upon their rulers, then would he appeal to the mothers and daughters of England; and I hey, he felt confident, would put an end to the struggle. They had that night a deputation from Oldham and Stratford in that Hall, anxiously waiting the result of their deliberations; and he felt thankful that they would return, arid communicate to their friends the pleasing lact, that iu their struggle that night neither Whigs nor Tories had had a triumph. Before concluding, he should very briefly touch, and in the most delicate manner, upon another subject— he meant the Rev Air. Stephens. ( Cheers.) ft was absolutely necessary, in order that they should he able to form 11 correct opinion'of a speaker, that they should know, as far as possible, the feelings under which he spoke. Air. Stephens was a Christian minister, and participated in all ihe miseries of his people, by day and by night. The same power which oppressed them oppressed him, and de- prived him of the means of living. They deprived him of his flock, because of his attachment to ihe interests ol the poor; and that mail who ought to have lived respectably by his industry and his ministry, had been left dinnerless for three months. ( Shame, shame.) If they really knew the manner in which that gentleman had been persecuted by the enemies of the people, they would be able to make some allowance for his excited feelings arid intemperate language. Having said so much relative to this gentleman, he would again slate his own principles. He did not war against the constitution, he did not war against the Queen, but against those men who oppressed the people. With respect to the means of redressing their wrongs, he must ogain remark, that he, as cordially us they, denounced recommendations to physical force. God forbid, that he should see the cottage of the poor man in flames, whilst frantic mothers were compelled to look upon the destruction of their infant children, God forb; d, that the people should ever be brought to that state of misery by him. lie did not possess within him the heart that would take pleasure or delight in such wretchedness; nor should he have con fidence in the man who would even name the day for the termination of their sufferings, until Ihe people had worked as he had done, by moral means—( bear, hear)— to achieve their liberties. 11 e believed they bad power ) et. by moral force, to obtain all they required ; he thought, if they could get three hundred thousand men— without saying they were fighting men either— to walk down to the House of Com- mons, when their friend Attwood was going to present the petition, and that the honourable member would tell the house that they were waiting outside for their answer, he believed that even that would go a great way in changing the hearts of even the present House of Commons. Only the night before, he and his friends around him bad all the appearance of men engaged in a quarrel; that night tiling had taken a different turn, and they were then in such a state of unanimity as would enable them to adopt any plan that might appear likely to promote their object. A word or two with respect to Ireland. Tho resolution he in tended to move, contained a clause relative to that country it pledged them to real justice to Ireland; that justice which would enable them, not merely to shift the burdens of the tithe system from one shoulder to another, but to annihilate it altogether ; which would enable them to put a final termination to the reign ol the despotic magistrates of that country, and rectify the many and grievous wrong; ot that people. In a conversation he had had that day with an Irish labourer, who had been sixteen years in tli country, he told him that the resu't of his experience was a persuasion that there existed still amongst the people of England a prejudice against the Irish people. That he Mr. O'Connor denied. ( Hear, hear.) It was false. He believed the people ol E^ land sympathised with the poor of Ireland—( hear, hear)— and wi- hed to extend to them equal justice. As far as he was concerned, he was deter- mined that England should never have justice done her, unless Ireland participated in the blessing. ( Applause.) He would stand by the people of Ireland, and the people alone. He had seen in Ireland what they had not seen. He had seen that which was sufficient to harrow tip the feelings of the strongest man, and impel hiin to a strong desire for the total annihilation of that system of govern- ment which had been pursued for centuries, and which had inflicted unheard of miseries on the people. He had seen- at Rathcormac, the widowed mother sucking the blood of her murdered child, who had been immolated as a sacrifice to the Aloloch of tithes. Mr. O'Connor, in eloquent lan- guage, depicted the sufferings of the people of Ireland, and concluded that part of his address by saying— it was indis- pensably necessary that they should have the people of Ire- land engaged with them in their present struggle. The whole struggle was one of money; the people of Ireland paid their share, and they were entitled to equal advan- tages. ( Hear, hear.) He considered that a glorious night for Ireland ; he found they were disposed— he knew they were disposed— to do her real justice; and for that reason he had embodied her claims in the resolution he should soon read to them. ( Hear, hear.) They must in future stick together. There must he no paltry envious feeling permitted to exist between them. The late contest between him and his friends around had commenced in good temper ; it had ended so, and neither party could claim a triumph. The good old principle of union was revived, and they were then once more cordially embarked in the pursuit of that glorious object which was worth living and worth dying for. ( Cheers.) As he had before told them, if ever the time should come when they might require his services, he would be willing to take the dangers of the soldier rather than the responsibilities of the general. One word in de- fence of free agitation. The people were groaning under dire distiess ; they were deserted and unpitied by the rich, and in such a state, what, he would ask, would be the con- sequence to society, if there was no man really to sympa- thise with them, anil afford them an opportunity of giving utterance to those feelings which harrowed lip their souls. Why, they would congregate together by themselves; they would brood over their miseries, plan mischief, and rashly execute it. That there existed a necessity for strong agita- tion no man could deny ; because it was quite certain that, unless they resisted bad laws in some way or other, they would never get them repealed. They must, therefore, be united at this present moment: if tiiey suffered themselves to be broken up, the great captain of the age would come into power; and if ever the Duke again entered office, he would let slip the dogs of war. If such, however, should be the case: if, in his madness, he should be determined on sacrificing the rights of the people, the first shot fired upon them would justify resistance: the first blow struck in an unconstitutional manner, against the people engaged in a constitutional struggle, would justify an instantaneous re- sistance. Mr. O'Connor then read the resolution. He should request some working men to move anil second it. Air. EDMONDS suggested that it would be better for Mr. O'Connor to take upon himself the responsibility of moving it. Mr. O'CONNOR said he should do so, and accordingly moved the resolution. MR. EDWIN THOMPSON having seconded it, Air. EUMIJNDS then rose and was received with loud ap- plause. He said, one observation had just been made by Air. O'Connor in his long and powerful speech, and, with the exception of that observation, he ( Mr. E.) could sub scribe to every observation he had uttered. But he mnst confess he was struck with the observation with which he had nearly concluded his speech. He said, that if any man was to take advantage of the words of another, to cause disunion, he undertook a great responsibility. He remein- beied that, because in the course he ( Air. E.) was going to pursue, he might subject himself to the accusation. He knew very well that peace and harmony were gootl things, hut he also knew that truth and justice must always go before them, and whatever might be the opinions of the gen- tlemen with whom he usually acted, and however willing and anxious he was to work with them, he never could con- sent to see passed over anything he considered wrong, with- out entering his protest against it, or demanding a full expla- nation. He was really astonished to find them placed in the situation they were. He really expected that the honour- hie gentleman would have brought forward the resolution of which he had given them notice, and which had been pub- lished to the world. It appeared, however, ( or the sake of peace and harmony, it had been abandoned by him. This was not satisfactory to him ( Air. E.) He would tell Air. O'Connor that he ought to have stuck to his resolution. As he hall not, however, done so, he ( Mr. E.) had a duty to perform, and he should perform it, by asking him, if, in ad- dition to abandoning the resolution, he ulso abandoned the principle involved in that proposition. He asked him pub- icly, if he still adhered to the principle of physical force. Air. O'CONNOR said, he had already stated that if Air. Salt had given the explanation before tile resolution had been prepared, it never would have been proposed by him. He must say, he did not see any necessity for probing a healing wound iu order to effect a cure. Mr. Edmonds had asked him if he still stuck to the spirit of the resolution. He would ask them if they did not think there had been crimi- nation and recrimination enough, without entering on that matter. ( Hear, hear.) Had they not had enough of it? ( Hear, hear, and Yes.) Was he to offend Mr. Edmonds, or proclaim himself a traitor ? ( No, no.) Air. EDMONDS : I will have my questions put and an- swered. ( Tremendous hissing and cheering, and cries of Down, down, Go on, goon.) Yes, I will no on; and I care not what opposition may be raised against me. I am determined to do my duty. ( Hissing and applause, which continued for a long time, in the midst of which Mr. Ed- monds still stood before the meeting.) The CHAIRMAN said, he understood Mr. O'Connor had satisfied Mr. Edmonds, and he hoped they ivould keep order. Air. EDMONDS: I care not an atom for the expressions of disapprobation against me. ( Renewed uproar.) I will do my duty, and I care not for the consequences. Air. O'Connor stated in his speech, that the man who recom mended physical force would be the first to abandon the cause. He, accordingly, protested against physical force. So far that is perfectly satisfactory to me ; and why should I not have the further explanation demanded? Is it not necessary? Is it not a fact that the resolution Air. O'Con- nor intended to piopose, was, neither more nor less, than an act of high treason ; which would at once have handed him, or whoever might have been fool enough to approve of it, into the clutches of the Attorney- General ? ( Hissing.) Yes, it would; and I care not how ill you or he may take my opinion of it. I say it was high treason against the Queen. ( Hissing.) I am told Air. O'Connor had no in- tention of the kind. 1 am told, by some gentlemen around me* it was a mistake; and that we now all agree. I hope ive do, and that Air. O'Connor will denounce, throughout all England, wherever he goes, physical force. Air. O'Con nor has, however, brought befoie you Air. Stephens, and I also have now a right to bring him before you. ( Up- roar, and cries of— No, no.) I will, whether you like it or not. ( Cheers and hissing.) I will not be put down. Air. O'Connor calls Air. Stephens a Christian minister. ( Cries of— He is, and no, no.) I say he is not any such tiling ; and no man shall cram such an assertion down my throat. ( Hissing.) Air. DOUGLAS: With all possible submission to Air. Ed- monds, our old and tried friend, I must rise to order. I think he is not regular in going into details of a speech, he- cause a casual allusion has been made by Air. O'Connor to the speaker. I think he ought to address himself to the resolution. We began in good terms, and I hope we shall end so. Air. EDMONDS again proceeded to speak, but was inter- rupted so violently, that he could not for some minutes he heard. When we could catch him, he said,— I have heard a suggestion that I ought to follow ihe example of Air. Aluntz, and retire fiom the council. I say, in reply, if I am not allowed to offer my opinion upon what Air. Connor has said, I will take it as gross injustice. I demand of ihe chairman to put it to the meeting, whether I am to be heard or not. ( Cheers and hissing.) The CHAIRMAN said he felt he was placed in an awkward position. It was his opinion ( hat, as Air. O'Connor had mentioned the name o( Air. Stephens, Air. Edmonds had a right to allude to that gentleman; but he did hope he would not travel out of the record, hut confine himself to the remarks of Mr. O'Connor, and not go into any man's speeches. Air. SALT said he would tell them how the business stood. He had charged Mr. O'Connor with advising physical force ; he had done so behind his back and before his face. Air. O'Connor brought forward a resolution, which seemed to bear the same way, and which led to an explanation ; and Alt'. O'Connor, having now disclaimed every intention of countenancing physical force, the matter there ought to end. He did not think any thing suid by ?> Ir. Stephens ought to be brought before the meeting. Mr. EDMONDS: I care not who is against me. I am de termined on bringing Stephens's speech before you, and I shall and will do it. ( Hisses, cheers, and uproar.) Y011 may go on, but I will not be put down. I am opposed by a contemptible minority; and if a majority was against rpe, I would still persevere. ( Cheers.) Stephens not only re- commends the people to get arms, but he tells theiri they must use them. He tells them to do what will hung or transport them. ( Hisses and cheers.) Why do you hiss facts? Will any man dare to say I have not stated the law upon these speeches. As I said before, you must hear the speech I hold in my hand. If it is a good one, you ought to be glad to hear it; if it is a bad one, you ought to denounce it. Air. P. H. AIUNTZ rose to iemind them of the solemn duty they owed every man present who wished to address them upon the important subject before them. Were they afraid to hear Air. Edmonds? Air. O'Connor did not care about it, for he ( Air. AI.) overheard him say, " fire away a. me." He would say, let Air. Edmonds read the speech. He was surprised that the men of Birmingham, who bail known Mr. Edmonds for thirty years, and always found him the fast friend of the people, should refuse to hear him. They might rely upon it, the man was riot always to be considered their enemy who told them what he thought. A had man could easily tell them what might please them. He hoped, for the credit of the union and ihe town, they would give Mr. Edmonds a patient hearing. ( Hear, hear. J Air. EDMONDS: I will face the difficulty as I ought to do. I insist upon its being put by the chairman to the meeting, to know whether the people will hear me or not. 1 am resolved upon probing the matter. The people shall denounce me, or hear me. I beg no favour, The question, agreeably to Air. Edmonds's request, was put by the chairman, and carried almost unanimously in ( he affirmative, and with great cheering. Air. EDMONDS, who still retained his posiiion, then pro- ceeded. He said, he could assure them there was not a more sincere friend to liberty than himself. He had been agitating twenty- five years, long before Air. O'Connor had a political existence. He had suffered imprisonment for the cause. He had made many sacrifices. He had been debarred of the enjoyment of a lucrative profession by the malice of his and . their enemies, and he thought such ser- vices could not be calmly despised by the men of Birming- ham. He would tell them boldly, if they had said they would not hear him, he would have retired for ever from before them, although he could never cease to feel an interest in their welfare and happiness, and the promo- tion of those great principles he had always advocated. ( Cheers.) He bail suffeted in every shape and form in their cause, and if there was one thing moie calculated than another to wound the heart and feelings of an honest and honourable man, it was to see that his past services should all be forgotten— that he should be considered unworthy of being even heard by those whom he had so served. Talk of their love of liberty!— where was it? In refusing to 1 sten toll man who had so often proved himself their friend1. ( Cheers.) If there was one thing more calculated than another to bring disgrace on their deliberations, it was re- fusing to hear a man because he was about to tell them some unpalatable truths. He wished Air. O'Connor to carry away with him from that meeting a few honourable, truths, anil in order to convey them, he must reler lor at few minutes to a late meeting, at which Air. O'Connor was present. At that meeting, Mi. O'Connor clearly and fully identified himself with Air. Stephens— he said hewasbound up with that gentleman— that he would never separate from him— that he would stick by him until his body was mould- ering in the eaith, and consumed by worms, engendered by the carcases of the Whigs and Tones of the empire. Alt. this Mr. O'Connor had an undoubted right to say if lie pleased; buthe ( Air. E.) had also an undoubted right tor ask Air. O'Connor if he, after the recent declaration made by Air. Stephens against universal suffrage, would still bind himsell up in him? Air. Stephens had said that he cared not a straw for universal suffrage: and 011 what grouud, in the name of common sense, could Mr. O'Connoa think of making common cause with such a man ? ( Hear.) Mr. Edmonds then read Mr. Stephens's late speech at Wigan, which was reported in last week's Journal, and par- ticularly commented 011 that part in which Air. Stephens recommended the people to form themselves into companiesi and commence drilling with arms. He would inform the meeting distinctly, that, according to the 60 Geo. 111., to adopt Air. Stephens's advice, would subject every man of them to transportation for seven years. He would ask them, had they not just passed a resolution to adhere to their old motto of peace, law, and order, and how could they stultify themselves by refusing to hear him demand from Air. O'Connor a disapproval of the principles of Mr. Stephens? ( Hear, hear.) He would ask them, if Mr- Stephens came to Birmingham and told them that God fiatl made cold lead and sharp steel, that they might put an outice of the one and six inches of the other into the heads and hearts of those opposed to them, what would they say? ( Hear, hear.) Why, he would be hound, they would de- nounce him. ( Cheers.) They had heard talk about choos- ing leaders and trusting them. He would say, choose no leaders, and do not trust any of them. He would say, let them not he led away by O'Connor, or Edmonds, or Doug- las, or Salt, or any other man. Let them trust to them- selves and their own judgment. Talk of confidence in s man who would advise the people to put themselves in a position in which they were to get themselves slaughtered ( No, no,) He knew, and who did not know, that ( hey bait a right to have arms; but who was it that did not also know, that they had no right to use those arms against the Queen's government? ( Cheers.) According to the law, every Protestant could have arms, but he believed Catholics were not allowed. ( Shame, shame.) It was a shame that any such foolish and wicked distinction should he made. But, now for the rest of Mr. Stephens's speech. Thatgen- tleinan had said that if they rose up, it would be a resolu- tion of the spiiit of God. Now, did they ever bear such blasphemy? ( Hear, hear.) The spirit of God ! Did they ever hear of the spirit of G01I dictating such language? ( No, no.) To be sure they did not; and yet the best of the matter was, that this man would not give a straw for universal suffrage. Mr. O'Connor had said that universal suffrage was a principle worth living for, and worth dying for ; and, if so, lie now demanded to know, how he could bind himself up with Air. Stephens? ( Hear, hear. J But then there was another coadjutor of Air. O'Con- nor's. He meant Air. Oastler. ( Hear, hear.) He asked him, how he could be bound up with that man7" He called upon him to rise up and condemn those men, anil then he ( Air. E.) would go along with him. ( Applause.) He called upon him to condemn the bloody speech of Ste- phens. ( Hear, hear. ) He would declare to them, that if Air. O'Connor would only denounce these men, he would give him the right hand of fellowship ; and what objection could he have to do so, when he declared that they couldl carry all they required by moral means ? Air. O'Connor had told ihem that by union government would be compelled to rant what they required; and why not, then, denounce physical force ? He called upon him to stand forth upon the glorious principles of uuiveisal suffrage. Choose leaders — gracious goodness ! Would he ( Mr. iS.) recommend the men of Birmingham to choose Oastler or Stephens for leaders? No, he never could, nor Air. O'Connor either, s » long as he associated himself with such men. ( Applause.). Was this cowardice? No, it was not. He recollected well" ihe three days ol agitation and suspense in 1832, and what were then his feelings? Why he saw danger, and he made up his mind for ( he worst. lie had made up his mind tot take his lot, and would again to morrow, if iu a good cause and under such prospects. ( Cheers.) But they must mark ( he times were now different. At that time they were struggling against a contemptible body compared with the people ol England ; and if at that time, and under every disadvantage, tiiey conquered by moral means, why not now, when they possessed such a hold upon public opinion, and when the faction opposed to them were so much weaker? ( Hear, hear.) If the people exerted themselves so nobly for the attainment of a measure in which only a few shop- keepers were inteiested, what would they not do when all weie to he benefitted ? It was absolute folly, and madness, and wickedness, to advise ihe people to fight when all could he achieved without it. It bad been clearly demonstrated that they need not resort to physical force, and he hoped none of their associates in the good cause would recommend it again. Before concluding, he would say one word about their well known and tried friend, Mr. Attwood. ( Great cheering.) lie was sorry lie was not there. They would all bear in mind, however, the excellent sentiments of that man. ( Hear, hear.) They never had a man whose heart, beat higher for their welfare,—( cheers)— ntiil he hoped they would attend to the advice he had given them. He would conclude by giving three cheers for Air. Attwood. The cull was heartily responded to, and Air. Edmonds satdown. Mr. COLLINS then came forward, and said, he considered it his duty to make a remark or two on what had fallen from Mr. Edmonds. It it was an old friend of twenty- five years' standing, or a new friend of a five years exertions, he ( Mr. Collins) should lake the liberty of differing from him, whenever he thought right to do so. He really thought that by the resolution which had been passed at the com- mencement of the meeting. by the consent of all parties, that they had sufficiently denounced all those who advocated physical force ; and be did not think they otinht to descend so low, 11s to notice any particular individual. They had denounced a bad principle, and that he considered would he sufficient. He was sure ihe resolution they had passed would stimulate them to increased exertions ; and the effect of those exertions would he the achievement of a great victory. ( Hear, hear.) The Sim newspaper of Alonday, had given a kind of invitation to the strong party, as they were pleased to teim them, for they did admit that they were getting strong, to enter into a league with the present iriinisiiy, and say what they would be content with first. ( Laughter.) They recommended that the third party— that is the Radical party— should take some leading men, like Lord Durham or Lord Brougham, with Air. Lovett and Mr. Helherington, and a few moderate Radicals, and say what it is they would like to have first. Now, he con- sidered this arid such like feelers arnued very strongly in favour of the very strotig position which the people had ob- tained. They were aware that the people must have their rights ; and it was his ( Air. Collins's) advice, that the people should have nothing less than their rights. They must, however, begin by degrees; and if they could only start with universal suffrage, the rest would soon follow. Mr.. ( Continued in page 6.) 4 THE BIRMINGHAM JOURNAL, DECEMBER 1. 1 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. - lVTOTICES of OBJECTION having been served ±> l extensively on the BURGESSES in the REFORM INTEREST; , , . , Those amongst them who have heen objected to by " JOHN PALMER," are requested to communicate the particulars of their cases to JJr. W. BARLOW, at his offices, Bennetts- hill, _ S. IJ It AY, at his offices, Temple- street, or, — DOUGLAS, at the Journal Office, New- street. And those who have been objected to by " JOHN SWINNERTON CUDLIPP," are requested to com- municate the particulars of their cases to Mr. W. ItEDFERN, at his offices, Paradise- street. November 27,1838. ~~ BIRMINGHAM CORPORATION. ST. MARTIN'S WARD. AT a numerous and highly respectable MEETING of BURGESSES of the above Ward, convened by public placard, and held at the Public Office, 011 Monday, November 26,1838, Mr. JAMES BALDWIN, IN THE CHAIR, On the motion of Mr. GAMESON, seconded by Mr. HADLEY, it was Unanimously resolved, That this meeting is of opinion that Mr. PHILLIPS, Mr. ROD WAY, and Mr. WESTON, Are fit and proper Persons to represent this Ward in the Municipal Council, and the Burgesses now present do form themselves into a Committee, with power to add to their number, for the purpose of securing their election. JAMES BALDWIN, Chairman. INCORPORATION OF BIRMINGHAM. ST. PAUL'S WARD. AT a MEETING of BURGESSES of St. Paul's Ward, held at the White Horse, in Congreve- street, JOHN ROFE, ESQ., IN THE CHAIR, The following resolutions were passed unanimously.— 1. That the Burgesses now assembled express their satis- faction that a Charter of Incorporation for this Borough lias been obtained, and their thanks to those gentlemen to whose perseveiing exertions the attainment thereof is mainly attributable. . 2. That in the election of persons to discharge the duties Of Councillors for this Ward, we pledge ourselves, and re- commend to others, to be guided solely by a determination to appoint those whom we believe to be sincere advocates ol popular rights, and whose judicious discharge of the duties of Councillors, and their exertions in other respects, will tend to bring in due time the whole taxation and expenditnre of the Borough under the control of persons appointed by, and therefore responsible to the rate payers. 3. That Mr. E. LUCAS, Mr. JOHN HA RDM AN, jun., and Mr. FRANCIS CLARK, Be recommended las proper persons to be elected Coun- cillors for this Ward. 4. That a Committee be appointed to carry these reso- lutions into effect. J. ROFE, Chairman. Nov. 30,1838. INCORPORATION OF BIRMINGHAM. EDGBASTON WARD. THE BURGESSES in the REFORM INTEREST in this ward, are requested to attend a MEE IT NG, mtthe EARL GREY, in the PERSIIORE- ROAD, on MONDAY NEXT, at Six o'clock, to make arrangements for se- curing the return of Liberal Town Councillors foi the above ward. INCORPORATION OF BIRMINGHAM. ST. PETER'S WARD. THE BURGESSES of this Ward are solicited to MEET on TUESDAY Evening next, December 4th, at Mr. TAYLOR'S, the GOLDEN LION, Aston- street, in order to put in Nomination six Gentlemen as Candidates to repre- sent this important Ward in the Municipal Council. The Chair to be taken at Seven o'clock precisely. INCORPORATION OF BIRMINGHAM. ALL SAINT'S WARD. AT a numerous MEETING of the BURGESSES of the above waid, held at the Commercial Inn, Great Hampton- street, on Monday, the 26th instant, , M R. J OH N D YE R IN THE CHAIR, L It teas unanimously resolved, that < 7 MR. P. H. MUNTZ, MR. FREDERIC MATCHETT, MR. SAMUEL SIIAKSPEAR, Ar€ 5ltlin? nl'y qualified to represent this ward in the Town . nfcil. Resolved, That the burgesses now present do form themselves into a committee to carry the above resolution into effect, and that a canvass of the ward be immediately commenced, in Older to secure the return pf the above- named candidates. Committee- room, Nov. 27, 1838. INCORPORATION OF BIRMINGHAM. AT a MEETING of the BURGESSES interested in the Ward of DUDDESTON and NF. CHELLS, in the Borough of Birmingham, held at the Victoria Inn, Belmont row, this' 24th day ot November, 1838, Resolved, Being entitled to retttrri Six Burgesses as Town Coun- cillors, we are irtkmTinoiriiy of opinion, that such Councillors onglit to he I mow a me\ j of integrity and responsibility, per tonally acquainted ami identified with the wants and interests • vfihe hamlets; i » nd with these feelings we strongly, though respectfully, recomttfend the Burgesses to vote for the under, mentioned gentlemen, whom we pledge ourselves to sup- port, viz: — " Mr. II. H. CRACKLOW, Mr. WILLIAM GAMMON, Mr. G. J. GREEN, Mr. SAMUEL HAYCOCK, Mr. JOSIAII ROBINS, Mr. JOHN SWINGLEll. Signed, bv order of the Meeting, CORNELIUS ROBINS, Chairman. rjp SOCIETY OF ARTS. HE EXHIBITION of MODERN WORKS of ART will CLOSE 011 SATURDAY, the 1st of De- cember. J. W. UNETT, Hon. Sec. „ The Exhibition wiil be OPENED by Gas- light duiing the Evenings of the whole of the LAST WEEK, ( from the 26th instant to the 1st of December inclusive,) from Seven until Ten o'clock. Admittance One Shilling each ; Catalogues One Shilling. Season Tickets Five Shillings each. THEATRE ROYAL, BIRMINGHAM. FIRST APPEARANCE OF MISS ALLISON, Of the Theatre Royal, Drury- lane. ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 1838, Shaks- peare's Tragedy of ROMEO AND JULIET. Romeo Mr. FORDE. JULIET Miss ALLISON. To conclude with the Operatic Farce entitled OF AGE TO- MORROW. Fredeiick Baron Willinghurst Mr. SIMPSON ! Mr. Friz Mr. SIMPSON! ! Hannibal Mustachio Whiskeriskos Mr. SIMPSON! ! ! Mrs. Almutz Mr. SIMPSON ! !! ! Mans Molkus Mr. ANGEL. On TUESDAY, MACBETH. Lady Macbeth Miss ALLISON AND THE WOODMAN'S HUT. Lower Boxes 3s Upper Boxes 2s Pit Is Gallery 6d. Half- price to the Boxes only, at nine o'clock. Stage Manager, Mr. SIMPSON. THEATRE ROYAL, BIRMINGHAM. FOR THE BENEFIT OF MR. SIMPSON, STAGE MANAGER. R. SIMPSON, Stage Manager of the Theatre Royal, most lespectfully announces to his friends and the public, that his BENEFIT will take place on FRI- DAY NEXT, Dec. 7, 1838, when he trusts he will meet with the same kind and liberal patronage with which he was honoured on a previous occasion. FIRST APPEARANCE OF MR. MONRO, AND FIFTH NIGHT OF MISS ALLISON'S EN- GAGEMENT. On FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1838, will be performed Shakspeare'< Historical Play of KING HENRY THE FOURTH. Sir John Falstaff Mr. MONRO. King Henry Mr. RIVERS SMITH. Prince of Wales Mr. FORDE. Hotspur . Mr. W1LKINS. Lady Percy Miss ALLISON. To be followed by an original Petite Drama, or Courtly iicidence, in one act, written expressly for this occasion by Mr. T. J. OUSELEY, entitled THE ORDER OF THE GARTER; OR LOVE AND HONOUR. King Edward III Mr. FORDE. Lordde Grandison Mr. SIMPSON. Katherine, Countess ol Salisbury Miss ALLISON. Alice ( her sister) Miss CROSS. To conclude with the very laughable farce of TOM NODDY'S SECRET Tom Noddy Mr. SIMPSON. Inkpen Mr. ANGEL. Gabrielle . Miss CRISP. Lower Boxes, 3s Upper Boxes, 2s.— Pit, Is Gallery, 6d. * » * The box ' plan may be seen, and places secuied, 011 application to Mr. BROOKES, at the Box- office, from eleven till four o'clocft- Stage Manager, Mr. SIMPSON. SHAKSPEARE ROOM, NEXT DOOR TO THE THEATRE. UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS. THE " GREAT MAGICIAN'S" Mystic Enter- tainments have proved the " great magnet" of public attraction; all parts of the Magician's Temple have been honoured with fashionable and crowded audiences; all parties leave the rooms astonished and delighted with the innocent and pleasing feats of the tar- famed original and unrivalled Magician, MR. SUTTON. He will perform his NECROMANTIC and VENTRI- LOQ. UISTIC WONDERS, with splendid changes, every evening next week, except Saturday. ( gr A grand Pit and Gallery have been erected in the room, with elevated Stage, & c., at a great expense. Doors open at seven. Curtain rises at eight o'clock pre- cisely. Boxes, 2<.; Pit, Is.; Gallery, 6d. No half price but to children under twelve years of age, to Stalls and Pit. Boxes may be engaged at the rooms daily from eleven to four o'clock. INCORPORATION OF BIRMINGHAM. AT a numerous MEETING of BURGESSES of the Hampton Ward, held on the 30th November, 1838, Mr. JOSIAH EMES IN THE CHAIR, Moved by Mr. JOHN GILFS, and seconded by Mr. CALEB LAWDEN, and carried unanimously, That Mr. G. V. BLUNT be approved of as a fitting and proper candidate for the representation of this Ward in the Common Council. Moved by Mr. CHARLES TONGUE, and seconded by Mr. WII. LIAM GILES, and carried unanimously, That Mr. WILLIAM JENNINGS be appointed by this meeting, as a fitting and proper candidate for the repre- sentation of ibis Ward in the Common Council. Moved by Mr. T. It. T. HODGSON, and seconded by Mr. WOODHOUSE, and carried unanimously, That Mr. JOHN MEREDITH be approved by this meeting, as a fitting and proper candidate for the represen- tation of this Ward in the Common Council. Moved by Mr. JOHN GILES, and seconded by Mr. CHARLES TONGUE, and carried unanimously, That the best thanks of this meeting be given to the Corporation Committee, for their valuable services in obtain- ing the Charter of Incorporation for the Borough of Bir- mingham; and also for their recommendation to the Bur- gesses of Persons who will efficiently represent their interests in the Town Council, JOSIAII EMES. Chairman. THE LATE MUSEUM ROOMS, Temple, row, Birmingham. jwa R. BIRD presents his thanks to the Clergy of the town and neighbourhood, and the many thou- sands who have so liberally patronised his Lectines in the Town Hall, and ( at the solicitation of several friends) begs to announce his intention ofgivinga COURSEof TH REE LECTURES on ASTRONOMY, at the above Rooms, on Monday, Thursday, and Friday, the 3rd, 6rh, and 7th days of December next, to commence at eight o'clock each evening. All the New Scenery connected with the Grand Orrery will be exhibited during the Course of Lectures, and in the last a Balloon, containing S00 gallons of rarefied air, will ascend in the room, the principles of which will be ex- plained. Admission, One Shilling each, to each Lecture; Children under fourteen, half- price. A few seats will be reserved at Two Shillings each. Tickets to be had of Mr. Bird, 20, Ilagley- row, Edgbas ton; Messrs. Bird and Co., Chemists, 12, Philip- street; Mr. Pitman, 19, Newhall street; Mr. Hudson, Bull- street; Mr. Showell, New- street, and at the place of Lecture. Use of the Globes, construction of Maps and Dials, for all latitudes, & c , & c., taught, in four lessons, by Mr. Bird. T INCORPORATION OF BIRMINGHAM. LA DY WOO I) WARD. AT a MEETING of BURGESSES of Ladywood Ward, held in pursuance of public announcement by placard, at the Crown Inn, Broad- street, on Friday evening. November 30, 1838, Mr. JOHN HENRY RODGEItS IN THE CHAIR, It 10as resolvedmanimoush/, 1. That in the opinion of this meeting, the gentlemen recommended by the Cential Committee, viz., Messrs. John Belts, Thomas Ciark, jun.. and Benjamin Htnllev, are eminently qualified to represent this Ward in the Mu- nicipal Council. 2. That the gentlemen present, with power to add to their number, be a Committee to take steps to secure the electioii'of Mr. JOHN BET 1 S, Mr. THOMAS CLARK, jun., and Mr. BENJAMIN HADLEY; And that Mr. John lleniy Roil l et's be requested to act as chairman, and Mr. Richard Bayfield as secretary. U. That the Committee do meet at this hou> e on Tues- day evening next, at eight o'clock, and that the Burgesses generally ol the Ward he invited to attend. JOHN HENRY UODGERS, Cbairmin. VOCAL ACADEMY, ASSEMBLY ROOMS, 10, OLD SQUARE. „ . R. W. ELLIOT, Organist of the New Meeting JLTJSL House, Moor- street, lias the honour to announce, that it is his intention to open an ACADEMY for teaching VOCAL MUSIC, in classes, at the above Rooms, on MONDAY, January 7ih, 1839. The Class ( or Ladies will meet on Monday and Wednes- day afternoons, from half- past five to seven; and the Class for gentlemen on the same evenings, from eight to half- past nine. The object will be, to enable persons, although pte- riously unacquainted with Music, to ting readily at sight, or lo take a part in Duets, Glees, or Choruses, with or without accompaniments. The Course of Instructions will consist of foity- eight progressive Lessons to each Class separately, and will be completed in six months. The Terms will he One Guinea and a Half for the entire HalfYear; and no quarterly pupils can be received, as it is impossible to impart a tatislactory knowledge of music iri one quarter only, and the lessons of the second quarter won ( 1 he unintelligible to those who had not studied those of the first. W. E. repectfully reqnests those ladies and gentlemen who may feel disposed lo favour him by their attendance on his insti uctions, to signify their kind intentions, by leaving their names and addresses at his residence, 15. Severn- street, Suffolk- street, as early as possible, and before the close of the present year. Piano Fortes Tuned and Repaired. An excellent Six octave Cabinet PIANO FORTE on Sale. November 27; b, 1838. FREE GRAMMAR SCHOOL OF KING EDWARD THE SIXTH. ^ HE department for the MODERN LANGUA- GES, the ARTS and SCIENCES, will be opened on Tuesday morning, llie 4th of December, at nine o'clock. Previous notice will be sent to the parents of each boy who can be admitted at that time. JAMES PRINCE LEE, Head Master. November 24, 1838. A: DIE SINKER WANTED. FIRST- RATE BUTTON DIE SINKER, who has been accustomed to that particular branch, is WANTED, where constant employment and good wages would be given, who would be willing to go to America im- mediately. A single man would be preferred. Direct, G. S. T., 185 box, Post- office, Birmingham. TO GROCERS, PROVISION DEALERS, & c ANY Person desirous of entering into the above retail trades, may hear of a situation and premises, with advantages such as seldom occur. It would require a capital of from £ 200 to £ 400. Apply A. V. X., Journal Office. *„* l'lie above is well worthy of notice. The advertise- ment will not be repeated. SHOPPING WANTED, IN THE CENTRE OF BIRMINGHAM. WANTED, immediately, one or two well- lighted Rooms, capable of accommodating at least One Hundred and Fifty Men. Apply at the Paiitechnetheca, 23, New- street, Birming. ham, if by letter, post paid. REMOVAL. THOMAS SMITH, Accountant, ( Author of" Dou- ble- entry Book- keeping Simplified," & c.) Irom Cannon- street, to more convenient Offices, 11^, New- street, opposite the Hen and Chickens Hotel. WINE AND SPIRIT ESTABLISHMENT, No. 102, Dii/ betli, Birmingham. FEGERTON, and Co.. from Peters's ( formerly e with C. H. Cope) grateful for the numerous favours received, respectfully return their friends thanks, and hope by sending out the same articles which appear to them ( by the increase of their business) to have given such general satisfaction, 10 merit their future support. Purchasers visiting the London markets may be sup- plied with tasting samples of between one and two bundled pipes and hogsheads of Wine, of the most splendid cha- racter. Strong London Gin, from 8s. 6d. to 123. Old Rum, from 13s. to 16s. Prime Brandy, 30s. to 32s. An extraordinary Wine Biandy, for privute family use, 18s., almost equal to French. Rectified Spirits of Wine, fifty- six over proof, at 20s. per gallon. 81 HOT HOUSES AND DR. ARNOTT'S STOVES, AT THE TOWN HALL IRON FOUNDRY. PLENDID and extensive BOTANICAL and HORTICULTURAL BUILDINGS are always being constructed at the above wotks. Dr. ARNOTT'S STOVES, very superior make and appearance, on the true principle; cannot be easily damaged or get out ot order. Nearly every description of WARMING APPARA- TUS is constantly being got up ; together with every thing connected with Botany and Horticulture, from the cheapest Hand Glass to the most elaborate Conservatory. The Proprietors of the Works, Messrs. DAFT and SON, have as high references as can be had. Paradise street, same side as the Town Hall, f Birmingham. CARPETS, DAMASKS, MOREENS, TABLE COVERS, BELL PULLS, FRINGES, &- c. RICHARD JONES and CO. ( late Haughton and Roberts) beg respectfully to announce to their friends and the public, that they have now a variety of new Patterns in Brussels, Venetian, Scotch, and Kidderminster CAR- PETS; 6 4ths and 8 4ths Plain and Printed DRUG- GETS RUGS, DAMASKS, MOREENS, Printed FURNITURE, DIMITIES, TABLE COVERS, COUNTERPANES, QUILTS, BLANKETS,& c. RICHARD JONES and Co. also invite an inspection of their Plain and Printed MERINOES, Saxony CLOTHS, MOUSSE LI NES- DE- LAINE, SHAWLS, Town- printed CAMBRICS, FLANNELS, CALICOES, SHEETINGS, Irish LINENS, DIAPERS, LAWNS, & c., & c., the whole of which will be offered at such prices as to ensure satisfaction. FUNERALS completely furnished with every article of FAMILY MOURNING. 85, Bull- street, Birmingham, Nov. 28, 1838. FOR HAVANNAH! THE fine, fast sailing, new brig, CHASE, A. I., burthen 219 tons, coppered and copper fastened, JAMES RITCHIE Commander, lying in the St. Catherine's Dock. The accommodations for passengeis are very superior. For terms of freight or passage, apply to the COMMAND! A on board, or to PHILLIPS and TIFLADY, 3, George- yard, Lombard street. STEAM. RPHE splendid and first- class STEAM SHIPS ol 1- the GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION COM- PANY leave London regularly for HAMBURGH and ROTTERDAM, ( carrying Her Majesty's Mails), ANT- WERP, OSTEND, BOULOGNE, CALAIS, EDIN- BURGH, ( and from Edinburgh for Hamburgh), BER- WICK- UPON- TWEED, NEWCASTLE, SUNDER- LAND, IPSWICH, and RAMSGATE and irom BRIGHTON to DIEPPE. To secure Berths, and for all information, apply at the Offices of the Company, 61, Charing Cross; 37, Regenl Circus; 35, Leadenliall- street; and 69. Lombard- street, M. A. AND C. MANSELL, RESPECTFULLY announce that they have com- pleted an extensive stock of Winter Boots and Shoes of every description, fur lined, clamped, and cork soles. They beg particularly to recommend the Boots galosbed with French enamelled patent leather, as being elegant and durable, always letaining a beautiful polish without the use of blacking. Gentlemen's Wellington, Clarence, and Blucher Boots, clamped, waterproof, and dress, in great variety. Caoutchouc ( or India Rubber) Galoshes, for ladies, gen- tlemen, and children ; light, elastic, and waterproof. Lustre Fluid Blacking, giving a polish without brushing or trouble, in bottles Is. each. 94, Bull- street, Birmingham. SAVING IS GAINING. THE only place to bav cheap LACE GOODS, MILLINERY, ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, GENTLEMEN'S SILK STOCKS, & c., & c., is at the manufacturer's, J. PIDGEON, S7, IIIGH STREET, NEAR NEW STREET, BIRMINGHAM, " Where every article is sold retail at the wholesale price. AN APPRENTICE WANTED. CHILD BED LINEN, HOSIERY. GLOVli, LACE. AND HA HERDASHERY WAREHOUSE, 8 4, IIlGli- SrilEET. 1%,/ GILS. WHALL, in announcing to her friends and IIA the public that she has commenced business 111 the above way, respectfully begs to entreat a share of their patronage, being determined, by prompt and assiduous attention to whatever lavours their kindness may be pleased to bestow upon Iter, to evince her gratiiude for their in- dulgence and support. Mrs. W.' s stock consists of all kinds of Winter Hosiery, Lace, Blonds,- Ladies'Collars, Caps, and Flowers; Gen- tlemen's Shirts, Shirt Fronts, Collins, and Stocks; Baby Linen, and Children's Dics- i- s, & c., ' tic., which she ha justselected from the first houses in the various departments of the trade, alllof which she is enabled to offer and determined to sell as low as any other establishment in town. BABY LINEN AND CHILDREN'S D/ IESSES of every descrip- tion, made to order in the first style and on the shortest 1 otice. Nov. 19, 1 03. PROLIFIC VILLAGE.— At the village of Chedder, in Somersetshire, 011 the 1st inst., the wife of the master of the national school, was delivered of two daugh- ters; and 011 the same day, the wife of T. Masters, of two sons; and on the following day, the wife of T. Harris, of a sou and daughter; and of Mr. W. Main, of two sons. CIVIC OFFICES.— The town council of Lichfield have rescinded the bye- law by which a fine of 100/. was imposed upon any member who refused to serve the office of Mayor, and have made a fresh law re- ducing the fine to 50/. SECOND EDITION. TO CORRESPONDENTS. 1 We have several long communications, which we are compelled to defer till next week. * Mr. Pitt will see that his address is fortunately no longer called for. A number of letters which we have received on the same subject are in the same predica- ment. * A working man complains of the bread made by the several union companies. He says there is barley flour in it. The letter is not signed by any known name, and refers to no particular case, which, in a com- plaint of such a nature, is always necessary. 1 Jonah will see that he has been anticipated by Mr. Lloyd's letter. 1 The Institutional returns for the most part reach us very late, and are not seldom in consequence of neces- sity omitted. Cannot they be sent early on Friday ? BIRMINGHAM JOURNAL. SATURDAY, DECEMBER I, 1838. Parliament meets on the 5th of February for busi- IT'OUND 011 the waste land, the lower end of Grcn- 1 vilie- street, a HAND- CART; whoever has lost it, by giving a description and stating time when lost, may have it again by paying tlie expenses. Unless claimed within fourteen days from this notice, it will he sold to defray expenses. Apply to S. JONES, Grenville- street Coal Wharf. Birmingham, November 30,13' Jci. LONDON GAZETTE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER! ® . DECLARATION OF INSOLVENCY. GEOBGE <} RAY, liV- ry atiibJu keeper, llruunu'lck- street, Stam- ford. street, UlacUfnars road. BANKRUPTCY SUPERSEDED. GEORGE HALL, banker, Manchester. BANKRUPTS. PETER YOULE, bookseller, Tuttenham. green, December 3 and January II, at the Bankrupts' Court. ROBERT EDWARDS, timb « r denier, Liverpool, December 17: January 11, at the Clarendon. moms,- Liverpool. THOMAS CLAXTON, t. iilur, Norwich, December 10 and January 11, at tlie Bowling- grceil Inn, Norwich. JOHN R15DDALL, carpenter, Buuhill- iw, December 13 and Janu. ary U, at the Bankrupts' Court JEAN I ItANCIS ISIDORE CAPI. IN, milliner, Great Portland, street. Ilia: y iiboue, LVc. st. liei V and January 11, at the Bankrupts' Court. JOHN BROWN, merchant, Sheffield, December 14 and January 11, nt the Town- hall, Sheffield-, JERVI3 FORRES I'EIl, maltster, Caverswell, Staffordshire, De cember 14 mid January 11, at the Sivan Inn, Hanley, JOHN IvNOWLEs, couaierpiine manufacturer, Bolton- Ie- Moors, Laura- hire, December 13 and January 11, at the Sivan Inn, Eol- toi - V- Moors. jjATTHUW SEYMOUR IONN, coal merchant, Surrey. Dec. 11, and Jan. II, at eleven, at the Bankrupts' Court. THOMAS BELL CARRUTHEItP. cheesemonger, Dowgato. hill, London, Dec. 13, and Jan. 11, at one, at the Bankrupts' Court. HENRY DAVID GREEN TRUSCOTT, otherwise HENRY TRUSCOTT, upholsterer, York- road, Lambeth, Dec. 13, and Jan. 11, at twelve, at the Bankrupts'Court. „_ unequivocal condemnation. On the whole we sincerely congratulate the Union, and tlie Radical Reformers of the empire, 011 the happy termination of a dispute, which, originating in what might he deemed a trifling phrase threatened, by the mighty principle that it involved, to eat to the very heart of that bond by which the people are now knitted together, and which, once dissolved, it might require years of labour again to re- unite. The great meeting has been held. Never, we be- lieve, was there a meeting held in Birmingham which had excited so strong au interest. London, Dublin; Edinburgh, were equally anxious, equally ready to bode conquest or defeat to the reform cause from its result. The good genius of the charter lias con- quered. The men of Birmingham, ever wise, ever pru- dent, ever peaceful, have once more vindicated their title to the general confidence of the empire. For the details, we must refer to the report of the meeting. We only wish to notice here such particulars as did not come out there. The meeting of the council 011 Tuesday was brief. There was no business before them— if there bad, it would hardly have been at- tended to. We believe there was not a member pre- sent— and the attendance was exceedingly full, who did not consider that the fate of the Union— perhaps of the Radical cause— depended on what the next four- and- twenty hours should bring forth. Mr. O'CONNOR was present; and, we heard, addressed the meeting after the council broke up. We were compelled to leave, and, by an accident, the reporter of the Journal was also absent. The council held a special meeting on Wednesday morning, when the course of pro- cedure to be adopted in the evening was consi- dered; and, under all the circumstances, it was thought best that the amendment, of which notice had been given 011 Tuesday, the 20th, should be offered to the meeting as a resolution sanctioned by the council. We may mention that the wording of the resolution was slightly altered. I11 its original form, the last clause might have been interpreted, that although, under pre- sent circumstances, the council deprecated all fixing of days for terminating their peaceful agitation, that cir- cumstances might coine when they might alter those views. The alteration in the phraseology of the reso- lution was made in order to obviate the possibility of any such misinterpretation. The resolution was com- municated, as a matter of courtesy to Mr. O'CONNOR, by two members of the council; and he at once ex- pressed his entire concurrence in it. He showed these two members, at the same time, his amended resolu- tion ; and it is only bare justice to the honourable gentleman that, 011 the representation of the members of the council, that one phrase—" self- defence"— seemed too strong', he at once altered it for " self- go- vernment," as it now stands. The amended resolution, consisting of the first portion of the notice given on Tuesday, the 20th, and of the resolution actually moved on Wednesday, was handed to the chairman 111 the hall, and read by him and Mr. EDMONDS, and another member of the council, who objected, and 011 principle, to any part of the notice being submitted to the meeting. To this objection, also, Mr. O'CONNOR immediately yielded. The resolution, with this second amendment, was then cordially agreed to by theparties to whom it had been submitted. Had there been a desire or time for verbal criticism, it might easily have been still farther improved, by leaving out the first rasmber. In point of fact, that member has 110 refer- ence to the resolution as it now stands. It refers to the portion of the notice which it was originally pro- posed to omit— the retention of the remainder being then contemplated. We have 110 doubt that, had the error been pointed out at the time, it would have been immediately remedied. We must frankly confess we did not notice it; and if we had, we are by 110 means certain that at such a moment, when, by the universal acquiescence in the first resolution, the grand object of tlie council was secured, we should have played the liyper- critic, at no time the most dignified role. Ol the speeches, with one exception, not much can be said. When a debate happens to take a turn so en- tirely different from that which was anticipated, much of the spirit of the speeches, even of the most practised, will necessarily evaporate. The one exception we allude to, was the speech of Mr. EDMONDS, who, though strongly opposed in the beginning, succeeded at last in making not only a very strong, but a very favourable impression on his hearers. Of the opposition we are bound to say, that though noisy it was not ill- natured ; and we sincerely believe that it arose alone from a feverish anxiety ou the part- of the men— ail anxiety, by- the- bye, fully shared by the council generally—'. hat by reverting to a disagreeable topic, and, as it was thought, unnecessarily reverting, the good understanding of the meeting might be put in hazard. Mr. O'CON- NOR'S mention of ' ill'. STEPHENS was exceedingly slight. He merely spoke of him as a persecuted man. He offered no apology for his extravagancies. To Mr. EDMONDS'S eloquent denunciation of them, he at- tempted 110 reply. Witli the private attachments of Mr- O'CONNOR it is quite superfluous to say, neither the council or the Union have the smallest concern. His concurrence in the strong resolution of the council — Lis s ilemn abnegation of all schemes of physical violence— seemed to tlie meeting, and, we think, justly, ample proof that lie neitLer did, nor could, defend Mr. STEPHENS'S advocacy of physical violence. Still we think Mr. EDMONDS'S speech, whatever may be thought of the taste of it, was calculated to do good. It was desirable not only that an entire assent should be given to the right and just, but that doctrines so r: pug:...- it lo the right anil just, should be marked with We find the following paragraph in . AriVs Gazette of Monday:— ST. PETER'S WARD.— On Wednesday last a meeting of the burgesses of St. Peter's ward was held at. the Golden Lion, in Aston. street, by adjournment from the Mogul, in Bartholomew- street, Mr. R. H. Taylor in the chair. The object of the meeting was to consider the propriety of re commending six suitable gentlemen to the burgesses for the office of Town Councillor at the ensuing election, in lieu of those named by the " Central Committee," when a com- mittee was appointed for this purpose. Subsequently, how- ever, it appeared that many persons not burgesses of the ward had attended, and even been appointed on the com- mittee, which, by the stratagems of the Political Unionists, was increased to fifty members, including the most objec- tionable persons of the Union, with a view to swamp the votes of the respectable portion of the members. The original meetings were called by gentlemen of liberal senti- ments, but who detested the domineering spirit of the Political Union and the Central Committee ; while, there- fore, they agreed in selecting from the objectionable list Messrs. Hutton and Scholefield, they were unanimous in. considering the other four persons unfit to be chosen. The Committee re- assembled at the Public Office on Friday evening, Mr. It. H. Taylor again presiding, when a long and desultory conversation ensued on the propriety of per- sons attending who were not burgesses of the ward. Tile ultra Radicals then raised every objection in their power to moderate men being recommended. Messrs. Weston, Drake, Douglas, Blaxland, Russell, & c., considered that W. Phipson, Esq., H. Smith, Esq., Mr. W. H. Taylor, and Mr. Harrold ( the merchant), who were proposed by some gentlemen present, were not Radical enough to carry out the provisions of the Charter; and ultimately established the point by their votes, that these gentlemen's character, property, and intellect, did not entitle them to the notice of the burgesses! This decision so much disgusted the more intelligent and right thinking of those present, that they considered it better to have the committee broken up, than associate with persons determined to uphold the demagogue* of the Political Union. It was openly stated by some gen- tlemen, that they would take means to free the ward from such domination, and rather than submit, they would prefer gentlemen of character and standing connected with the Conservatives. It is, to us, a matter of still continued wonder, long as we have been accustomed to the phenomenon, what possible motive or oVect persons who correspond with the public papers, as political advocates, can have in so entirely disguising the truth. If any gain were to be made of it, we could easily comprehend the cause of this general, we might say universal, practice. But what, except the mere gratification of the concoc- tion, can the anonymous publisher of a falsehood, how- ever ingenious, hope to obtain? No one cares about these things— 110 one is moved by them. The hottest headed partisan that ever faction spawned, would be ashamed of founding an argument on tliem. They operate neither for good or for evil. Their authors serve the devil for nothing. They ( lo not attain even to the praise of lucky invention, which, if they put their names to their discoveries, they might do. Why, then, it may be said, do we, in this instance, notice them. Not because we are anxious, assuredly, to con- tradict so palpable fabrications, but simply that we may explain more fully than vve have hitherto done, why certain conclusions were come to by the Central Com- mittee, which conclusions seem to have puzzled a very few, and with wLicL not a few pretend to be puzzled. In the first place, the Central Committee did not think it at all necessary in recommending persons as proper and fitting ( in their estimation) as candidates for the councillorsliip to ransack the list of street commis- sioners. It did not appear to them that the best and most acceptable workers of a system which was new, and open, and liberal, were likely to be found among men who had for years been habituated to a system which was old, and close, and illiberal. They did not make the mere fact of a gentleman's having been a commissioner a ground of rejection, or even of objec- tion ; but still less did they consider it to be a recom- mendation to them or their fellow- townsmen's particular notice. Two or three commissioners, who had all along heartily and assiduously acted with them, they had placed on the list, which they respectfully sub- mitted to the public. The rest they passed by; not it may be, for better men, but for men, whose capacity and inclination to give fair and full play to the charter, were better known to them, and, as they believed, better known to the ratepayers. We should have entertained a very humble opinion of the judgment of the Central Committee had tliey acted otherwise. If the Reformers — we say nothing of Whigs and Tories, they are la- bouring in their vocation, and they will have their reward— if the Reformers could nowhere find represen- tees for the town council, save in the commissioners' room, then, undoubtedly, their earnest cry and prayer- after a charter was neither considered nor defensible. If there be any truth 111 the ' adage, that what is best administered is best— and there is a good deal, and if best administration depend, as it plainly does, on best administrators, then the commissioners, being- so well adapted to work tlie new law, it would seem to follow that, under their working, the old law must have been by 110 means so exceptionable as it was represented. So much for the central committee not choosing com- missioners merely as such. There was another class of gentlemen whom the central committee excepted 011 very different grounds— gentlemen of such a stand . ing that it would have been deemed something like an insult to ask them to submit to the every day and humble labours of a common- council, man. In this class were included, not only all the gentlemen who are in the commission of the peat* c for the county, but others, whom it was naturally expected that the choice of a Reform town- council would call to occupy the station of borough magistrates. This was the reason why the central committee did not recommend such men as Mr. PHIPSON ami Mr. SMITH, and this reason « as assigned, in the most distinct terms, at the meeting in THE BIRMINGHAM JOURNAL, N O V E M B E R 5* 4. 285 St. Peter's ward. It was distinctly stated the n, tliat it was a lowering of the present dignity of these gentle- men, to name them as councillors, and that they were sure to be recommended to government as borough magistrates. A similar statement was made in refer- ence to another gentleman who figures, we believe, in some one of the half dozen of lists issued by the hotch- potch committee, of which Mr. BLEWS is under- stood to be the originator— we allude to JAMES JAMES, Esq., whose entire claim and entire competency as a * borough magistrate, were noticed in the central com- mittee, while discussing the councillor list, and uni- versally admitted, and who was omitted in the list of councillors, solely because he had a right to aspire to and enjoy a much higher honour. As to the trash about the central committee's dictation, how any man of common sense, with their very modest and utipre- suming address before him, could vent it is to us sur. prising, and is only to be accounted for on the theory, that the petty self- love which was rankling in his mind, had not only obscured his intellect, but abso- lutely dimmed his eyes. Nothing of the nature, or in the shape of dictation, was ever dreamed of or uttered by the central committee. They knew t heir place too well, and had too accurate a knowledge of the understanding and independence of the ratepayers. They recommended, as they had a right, and their re- commendation has had its due weight, and this is the true cause of the extreme soreness with which, by one or two parties, not the most discriminating or influential in the borough, it must be admitted, their recommend- ation has been regarded, On Thursday, agreeably to appointment, Mr. PAUL- TON gave his second and concluding lecture on the Corn Laws. We have noticed the first lecture else where ; the opinion expressed of it on Monday was fully confirmed, by the somewhat less numerous audi- ence, which the badness of the weather permitted to assemble on Thursday. After the regular business of the evening had terminated, which was about a quar- ter past nine o'clock, the Rev. Mr. M'DONNELL rose and, in a speech of considerable length, in which he dwelt not alone on the evils direct of the Corn Laws, hut of the temptation to vice that the poverty resulting from them too frequently presented, moved that the meeting should approve of an Association, whose object should be to agitate for the repeal of the Com Laws. Mr. EDMONDS seconded the resolution, which he confi- dently anticipated would be carried by an overwhelm- ing majori » V ; and, in so doing, contended that it was the duty of the meeting, and of all Reformers, while they continued to press for a change in the system of imperfect legislation, not to neglect the cure of such particular wrongs as might arise out of its workings- To this resolution Mr. SALT moved an amendment, that the Com Laws were a natural result of exclusive legislation ; and that their removal, unaccompanied by other changes, would be wholly inoperative upon the comforts of the masses of society; and as these other ne- cessary changes, any more than the repeal of the Corn Laws, could not be effected without a change of the sys- tem of exclusive legislation, that the meeting should give its support and influence to the National Petition, whose object was to produce such a change. The amendment was briefly, but powerfully, supported by Mr. JOHN COLLINS. Mr. BOUI. TBEE spoke in favour of the original motion ; Mr. MUNTZ and other gentlemen, in favour of the amendment. Mr. M'DON- NELL then replied, amidst considerable opposition, which his designating the present objects of the Radi- cals a piece of mere " humbug," did not greatly tend to diminish ; and the question being put, the amend- ment was carried by an overwhelming majority; out of a thousand persons, only seven or eight hands, so far as we could perceive, being held up against it. This is, of course, a mere outline of a debate which, like many others, was only the more lively that it was, on tlie part of the speakers, most unexpected and accidental, and which lasted from the termination of the lecture until half- past eleven o'clock. We notice it at all, in this place, for the purpose of deprecating the precedent of turning a meeting, which would other- wise have terminated in the most friendly manner, into a meeting of political disputation ; and more especially where, from the known and recorded sentiments of the audience, no useful result could possibly arise. Whe- ther the argument of Mr. M'DONNELL or that of Mr. SALT was most conclusive, we are not about to examine. We wish only to say this— we think we are entitled to say it, decidedly, that under the circumstances the motion of Mr. M'DONNELL ought not to have been made. We, indeed, heard one excuse for it, and but one, which was that Mr. SALT was prepared with his resolution, and meant to offer it. It must, however, be recol- lected, that his preparation arose out of the announce- ment made at the Public Office, on Monday, that a motion such as Mr. M'DONNELL made, would be made, if not by Mr. M'DONNELL, by some one else. We know, moreover, that had Mr. SALT attempted to con- vert— what was virtually a lecture room, into an arena, for the discussion of the National Petition, on any other ground, than that of mere self- defence, his political friends, would not only not have sup- ported him, but they would have opposed him. The compulsion applied to Mr. SALT and to his friends, bv Mr. M'DONNELL'S motion, was neither kind to Mr. PAULTON nor to the honourable chairman; but there is not merely unkindiiess, but the consummation of unfairness in the advocates of Mr. M'DONNELL'S mo- tion, attempting to fix a charge of discourtesy in this matter 011 Mr. SALT and his friends. If all that was sought by Mr. M'DONNELL, was the establishment of an anti- corn law association, the path was open, and it was taken by Mr. STUUGE, to invite such gentle- men as approved of such ail association, to join in forming it. He had 110 right to ask for a vote of a public meeting, in favour of a scheme to which it was known, and notorious, they had more than once ex pressed their opposition. To complain that the Ra- dicals and their customary leaders were discourteous, because their principles, being openly attacked, they manifested their consistency by defending them, was, we repeat, the very acme of injustice. But, it is always thus with men, who choose from singularity, or worser motives, to differ from the people. Who- ever defends the people, and their right to a free judg- ment, is in such gentlemen's eyes, an impertinent and intrusive fellow, one whose sole delight is to mar the harmony of meetings, and to introduce disputes and dispeace, where quiet and love would otherwise prevail! Lord DURHAM has arrived in England. The Incon- stant entered Plymouth harbour on Tuesday. There is mighty expectation, in more ways than one, of the re- sult of Lord DURHAM'S return. The least now con- templated is the change, general or partial, which it will necessarily effect in the cabinet. His lordship is held forth by his partisans, and the notion is sanctioned by those who are neither partisans of his lordship nor of any other individual, as a fitting leader, to rally and lead 011 the liberal party. His lordship, it is well known, declared on Glasgow Green for householder suffrage, vote by ballot, and triennial Parliaments. It is sup- posed, that if he were now to assume the reins of power, which he may possibly he asked to do, and to declare, as minister, for these reforms, he would rally round him the Reformers of the empire as generally as they rallied round his father- in- law, Earl GREY, in 1831. We must confess we strongly doubt if any of these events will happen. We doubt if Lord DURHAM will be minister, still more that he will, as minister, attempt to reduce his Glasgow speech to practice; and if he were so inclined, we altogether doubt if he could reckon on any such support from without as would en- able him to realise his intentions. O'CONNELL says, very truly, leaders are not chosen, they achieve their honours. Lord DURHAM never has been chosen, much less has he ever exhibited those powers which would enable him to achieve the leadership of the people of England. He is not, we believe, without business talents, he is a fluent and elegant speaker, liberal for a peer, and most honourable; hut we fear he is too fond of flattery, too self- indulgent, too proud and irritable, to win or retain the favour of the SOVEREIGN, or of the masses. However, we shall see. If Lord DURHAM is disposed to forward ^ tlie cause, and if his accession to power will forward it— all the better for the cause and its friends. The Town Hall was built w ith funds furnished by the inhabitants of Birmingham. It is supported by a heavy rate. To secure to the inhabitants the use of their'own propel ty, the act contains several ex facie wise provisions. The majority of the commissioners, speaking through a committee appointed by them, mav grant it. If they refuse, any ten may grant it. If both majority and minority refuse, the High Bailiff may interpose. If he hesitate, any two magistrates may interpose. One would think this was sufficient, and yet, in practice, these several provisions have been rendered altogether inoperative. The commis- sioners have entered into a conspiracy to defeat the first provision, each commissioner binding himself not to interfere with the Town Hall committee. The late High Bailiff ventured to act independently in the exercise of his legal and undoubted right; and bis conduct, with an insolence of which only they can furnish specimens, was publicly censured by these self- elected worthies. The magistrates have resolved, as the commissioners have, not to interfere with the Town Hall committee, and thus the inhabitants are left without appeal from, or remedy against, the caprices of that body. Nor is this the worst of it. It is bad enough that the inhabitants, when asking for the gratuitous use of the Hall, should be compelled to sue, like dependants, to this self- elect and select par- ticle ; but that they should be compelled so to sue, even when they are about to pay for the use of their own, is an indignity unheard of, we believe, out of Birming- ham. To exemplify our case. The Birmingham Union wished for the use of the Hall on Wednesday evening. The Union contains about four or five hundred rate- pavers, we believe more than one hundred of whom are Town Hall rate- payers. It lias four thousand members, inhabitants. Will any creature, not a com- missioner, pretend that such a numerous, and even in the purse, very respectable body, is not entitled to the use of the Hall ? The Union, through the medium of Mr. Muntz, their chairman, one of the largest rate- payers in the borough, applied to the Town Hall com- mittee. He stated the object for which the Hall was sought ( an act of supererogatory courtesy) to be, to propose to the Union a resolution, condemnatory of exhortations to physical violence, in order to procure political reform, now being made in various parts of the country. What did the committee? Why they resolved that, as from the terms of the request, and the information ol the newspapers, the discussion of such topics did not meet their ideas of propriety— the_ re- quest be refused! Now, we ask, and we do so with- out meaning personal offence to men with whom, per- sonally, we are not offended, whether, in tiie annals of exclusive insolence, so gross an insult was ever offered to the inhabitants of the town? Here is a most im- pudent and tyrannical body, in the very agony of its expiring struggles, countenancing one day the squan- dering of three thousand pounds of the rate- payers' money, in order to help the Church authorities of Saint Philip's to deprive the public of the only place of quiet exercise they possess in the bounds of this over- peopled town, and the next day refusing to them the use of their own hall, even for payment, be- cause, forsooth, they are about to discuss certain poli- tical topics, which, to these Conservative and Whig worshiplings, do not appear altogether suitable ; and this, too, while any mountebank, who is coursing the country, mav have the hall unchallenged and without hesitation. That the Union at last succeeded in ob- taining the hall, and that, by their meeting there, they were able to effect the great good which we have else where alluded to, is due to the excellent member for the borough, and to Mr. Francis Lloyd, by whom the use of it was conceded. It was to be expected that they should, for their interposing between the people and their irresponsible governors, earn for themselves the censure of" the Advertiser, which dares to describe their conduct as a prostitution of the magistracy! It is well for the libeller that lie has gentlemen of easy dispositions to deal with, or he would he taught, by the gentle enforcement of an indictment, to choose his words with more caution, if not with less malevolence. NATIONAL RENT, BIRMINGHAM.— The amount re- ceived in Birmingham is about 88/.,, to which is to be added 10/. voted bv the Women's Union. It is in- tended to transmit those sums, with such other sums as may be handed in on Tuesday next, to Messrs. Pres- cott and Grote, to the account of the interim trustees. In the 38/. is included a guinea, contributed by the company frequenting the Hope and Anchor, Naviga- tion- street. RELIGIOUS AND USEFUL KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY.— We understand that it is in contemplation to establish in this town an institution for religious and useful knowledge, in connection with the Established Church. At a public meeting of the inhabitants of the borough of Oldham and the neighbourhood, held on the 8th day of this month, it was unanimously resolved— " That Mr. James Mills, of Higher Moor, near Old- ham* shall be appointed the delegate to represent this district in the Couventipn." THE CHUKCHWARDENSHIP.— Next week, we anti- cipate, we shall have another nice little bit of agita- tion in respect to this question. The ingredients of the charmed pot thicken most delightfully. On Sa- turday last, the rule for an attachment Against the rector and churchwardens of St. Martin's, for neglect- ing to obey the mandamus obtained in July last, which rule had previously been made absolute, issued from the Queen's Bench. It was made absolute, we may observe, with costs. The execution of the rule has only been delayed to give the parties an opportunity of holding a bona fide meeting. Sucli meeting must be announced to- morrow, or the rector and his subor- dinates will be in a somewhat awkward fix. We cal- culate, therefore, that 011 Wednesday or Thursday we shall have another trial fora churchwarden, and in the Town Hall. We are informed that the arguments in the bench, when the rule was made absolute, were most amusing, as well as the opinions of the court. They will form a pretty appendix to the report of the meeting. We shall have a copy by that time, as well as of the return, so calied, to the mandamus, which, also, is a curiosity in its way. MUNTZ AND PARE SUBSCRIPTION.— Two guineas have been received by the chairman of the committee, from a society meeting at the Grand Turk. On Mon- day, two pounds were voted in aid of the fund, by the Japanners meeting at the Golden Lion, Great Charles- street. The Lodge No. 1 ( there are ten in all,) of United Brethren, who meet at Mr. Wasdell's, Swal- low- street, have voted five pounds for the same purpose, which honest Wasdell himself has made guineas of. DUDDESTON cum NECHELLS.— Three of the Reform candidates for the representation of this ward— Messrs. Gammon, Haycock, and Swingler— have formed an open league with three notorious Tories, to divide the ward between them. A more scandalous compromise of public principle never was exhibited. It is to be hoped that the honest Radicals, who have a list of six excellent men in circulation, will play their parts vigor- ously in order to render the compromise as unsuccessful as it is scandalous. If the people of Duddeston are to be sold in this way, better would it have been that they bad been exempted altogether from the charter.— Correspondent. Sr. MARTIN'S.— The voters of this ward have, in a manner which reflects on them infinite credit, lormed a large and most respectable committee, for the pur- pose of supporting the three gentlemen recommended to their notice by the central committee. The ward committee was the spontaneous creation of a numerous and influential meeting, held at the Public- office 011 Monday evening. ST. PETER'S WARD.— Persons are going round this ward soliciting the support of the voters to a list, which is described as containing two Radicals, two Whigs, and two Tories; 011 the ground that such list has been approved of by the three parties respectively. We only notice this for the purpose of stating that 110 such disgraceful compromise has been entered into by the Radicals of St. Peter's ward; nor, we believe, by any party there. It is the desperate effort of a con- temptible clique, who, finding open and fair means fail them, seek to succeed by means that are foul and secret. The entire opposition manifested in this ward, we have 110 hesitation in saying, has been the work of two or three selfish individuals, who are mortified to find their obscurity and worthlessncss so justly ap- preciated.— Correspondent. We have given in another place a curious and in- teresting letter from Admiral Napier, 011 the present state and prospects of the British navy. It would appear that very considerable disturbances have taken place at Todmorden, on the subject of the Poor- law. The only necessary result will be a heavy imposition 011 the hundred, by which all the damage caused by the rioters will be repaid with not small in- terest. It must, at the same time, be admitted, that the conduct of the magistracy in fining the overseer, and attempting to distrain upon him for not perform- ing an impossibility, was anything but wise. The corn averages to- day show a small decline in the prices of the week of 6d., but a rise in the average of the six weeks of Is. 3d. The former is 73s. 4d., the latter 70s. 3d. Our former notice, that the crop of potatoes is both short and bad, is unhappily confirmed by the rise in the price, from 15 to 20 per cent, last week, and the prospect of a still greater rise.— Sun From Liverpool we have received the following copy of a resolution at the public meeting there:—" That Thomas Smith and James Whittle, Esqrs., he appointed delegates from this meeting, to attend a general con- vention of the industrious classes, not exceeding forty nine iu number, to be assembled in London, for the purpose of adopting every legal measure which may be considered necessary to induce Parliament to carry the great objects of the National Petition into a law." The gentleman who communicates the above, adds:—" We have held one meeting for the collection of the rent, at which collectors were appointed, who, I have 110 doubt, will do their duty. We have already got 17,000 signa- tures for the National Petition, and we expect as many more. We shall then have above double the number of any petition that ever was sent from Liverpool." THE THEATRE.— The talented and indefatigable stage manager takes bis benefit 011 Friday. This an- nouncement is, we feel confident, sufficient. Miss Allison, we perceive, appears for the first time on Monday. Mr. SUTTON.— This gentleman's conjurations have been performed throughout the week, with great and increasing applause. He lias made some important and useful arrangements in the rooms, for the better accommodation of bis numerous guests. MR. BIRD.— It will be seen from an advertisement in another column, that this gentleman means to repeat his interesting lectures at the Old Museum Rooms, Temple- row, on the 3rd, 6th, and 7th inst. MR. ELLIOT.— We request the attention of our readers to this gentleman's advertisement. There is 110 accomplishment more pleasant to its possessor, or which gives greater pleasure to others than vocal music. It is equally acceptable at the family fire side, and in the crowded drawing- room; it heightens the innocent amusement of the jocund hour, and gives grace and comeliness to the gravities of the most solemn. A correspondent desires us to caution the public against an impostor now, for a second time, going about the town, with a written paper, purporting to be a certificate from the Mayor of Yarmouth, & c., stating that lie was shipwrecked 011 his passage from Quebec, on the 20th of Oct. last. " This saine man," our correspondent adds, " who is short in stature and rather deformed, was in Birmingham some two or three years ago, with precisely a similar statement; and was accompanied then, as he is now, by his son, a youth about fifteen. He called at my warehouse last Saturday, and I immediately recognised him, and gav* him a lecture which he did not expect. But there may be others who may be taken in by him. I belie?* Mr. Van Wart, the merchant, advertised him when h » waji here before." FATAL ACCIDENT.— On Monday afternoon, a fatal accident took place in St. Mary's- rov.-. It appears that two boys in the employ of Mr. Ashford, ofWalmer- lanc, named Sawyer and Ashford ( nephew of bis em- ployer), were conveying a hand- cart down St. Mary's- row; Ashford was in the cart and Sawyer was wheeling it, when, in attempting to pass a cart heavily laden with iron, the wheel caught the curbstone, which caused it to come in contact with the horse; this set it kicking, and the wheel of the cart was forced against the hand- cart, the axletree of which it broke, and threw Ashford ( about ten years of age) under the wheel of the cart ; this passed over his breast, aixl immediately 011 being- picked up, he breathed his last. The new church at Catshill, near Bromsgrove, is to be consecrated 011 Thursday, the 6th of next month, by the Lord Bishop of Worcester. FREE SCHOOL.— The governors of King Edward's School have made arrangements for opening the de- partments of modern languages and the arts and sciences, on Tuesday, the 4th of next month. HOUSE BREAKING.— On Monday last, at mid- day, the dwelling- house of Mr. Joseph Russell, of Shirley- street, was broken into, and a silver watch and several articles of wearing apparel taken away. CHILD BURNT TO DEATH.— On Sunday morning last, a boy about three years old, the child of Mr. Jones, barber, of Belmont- row, was left in the bed- room, in which there was a fire, for a few minutes, whilst his mother went down stairs to provide breakfast. During her temporary absence he approached the fire, and his nightgown became ignited; he was so much burnt that he died next day. On Monday last an inquest was held at the workhouse, before Mr. Whateley, and continued the next day, to investigate the cause of death of an infant girl, which was found dead in the bed of the mother on Monday morning last. It appeared that the mother, Hannah Barnes, had risen about eight o'clock in the morning, and left the child in bed; and on the nurse, at the re- quest of the mother, going to take the child up to wash and dress it, she found it dead, and the mouth and neck much discoloured. After a close examination into the circumstances, and receiving the evidence of Mr. Nourse, the surgeon, the jury returned a verdict of— " accidentally suffocated." We are informed that a very valuable contrivance has been invented by a working engineer of this town, of the name of Benjamin Wakefield, for the purpose of avoiding the accidents which occur 011 railways, in consequence of any circumstance arising to throw the engine off the rails- The contrivance, which is a very simple one, consists of a new mode of connecting the engine with the carriages, by means of which an ex- ceedingly strong and perfectly secure coupling is ob- tained, so long as the engine continues on the rails in its proper direction, but the moment anything occurs, either through the irregularity of the way or any ob- struction upon it, or by means of any accident happen- ing to the engine itself, by which it is thrown out of its proper course on the rails, it immediately of itself be- comes detached from the carriages. As this would ap- pear a matter of great importance, not only to railway companies, but to the public in general, we give below a sketch, by means of which the simplicity of the con- trivance, and its mode of acting, may be readily seen. It consists of two pieces of wrought iron or steel— A being fastened to the engine by means of a chain, and B attached firmly to the centre of the carriage, and forming the draw bar. The two are connected, as shown in the lower figure, and make, in fact, the most simple and effective coupling which can well be imagined. It will readily be perceived from the figures that 011 anything occurring to divert the engine from its proper course, and causing it to turn on either side, it immediately becomes detached from the train. The contrivance can be so made as to release the engine at any required angle. It is stated that 110 danger could arise to the engineers from the use of this invention, but that, 011 the contrary, arrangements might easily be made to ensure for them that additional safety which its adoption is calculated to bestow upon the passengers by the trains. To railway contractors, and parties en- gaged in the making of railways, the contrivance would prove exceedingly useful in cases where it is essential that the horses should be detached from the loaded waggons at a given moment, as this would be effected with certainty by means of the invention, and the danger of injury arising to the horses from the coming train of loaded waggons would be altogether avoided. It is almost unnecessary to add, that, by this most ingenious contrivance, a carriage may be transferred from one line to another in much less time than such a process now occupies, inasmuch as the instant the direction of the carriage, to be so transferred, is altered, it detaches itself, without further trouble, from the train with which it had been previously connected. We under stand a patent has beeo secured for this ingenious in- vention, which may now be seen at our office, the in- ventor having left one of the couplings for inspection. A RAILROAD COLLISION.— On Monday morning, at a few minutes before eight o'clock, the following most lamentable accident took place, which, although hap- pily not attended with immediate loss of life, may ulti- mately turn out fatally for some of the sufferers. It appears that the Manchester train was proceeding in the direction of Liverpool, and when near Bolton, at the bottom of an inclined plane, it was found that the loss of the fire- bars of the engine rendered it necessary to procure another, and while staying for that purpose, the Birmingham down train was seen approaching with fearful velocity. The guard of the Manchester train did everything in his power to signal the Birmingham train; but from the rapidity with which it advanced, it was impossible to stop it. The Manchester guard per- ceiving this, with great promptitude and presence of mind, instantly called to the passengers to jump out of the several carriages. The call was very promptly attended to by all, except four individuals, three of whom were asleep. I11 a minute more the dreaded collision took place. The engine of the Birmingham train dashed right into the hindmost carriage of the Manchester, smashing all before it; and before its power was exhausted, four carriages, of the value of about 800/., were literally shivered into splinters. Hap- pily, and, indeed, most providentially, the individuals above alluded to escaped with their lives. One gentle man ( Mr. Hope, of Manchester) had his leg broken, and the remainder were very severely injured. It is only wonderful how they escaped at all. CONSECRATION OF ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH, EDG- BASION.— Wednesday, according to announcement, the elegant new church, recently erected, ( with the ex- ception of a bequest of 500/. from the late Mr. Wheelev) at the expense of Lord Calthorpe, in the parish of Edgbaston, was consecrated by the Lord Bishop of Worcester. At eleven o'clock the clergy, churchwardens, and gentry, in considerable numbers, assembled at the Plough and Harrow Inn, and from thence walked in procession, accompanied by the charity aird Sunday school children of the parish, to the church. The Lord Bishop and Lord Calthorpe, who were staying with Mr. J. Y. Bedford, at his resi- dence in tiie neighbourhood, joined the procession at the church, which, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, was filled most respectably. The Lord Bishop, the Venerable Archdeacon Spooner, and the Rev. C. Pixel!, the vicar of Edgbaston, officiated in the usual ceremonies on such occasions; after which the Venerable Archdeacon preached a most excellent and appropriate sermon from the tw o last verses of the 90th Psalm. The services were exceedingly impres- sive, and judging from the feeling manifested by the inhabitants of the highly respectable neighbourhood in which the church is situated, there can be 110 doubt that the sittings, which are offered ? t 20s., 16s., and 12s. per annum, will speedily be taken. A large number of free sitting's are reserved for the use of the poor. At the conclusion of Wednesday's services, the children educated in the parish schools, together with beadles and other officers connected with the church, were entertained bv Lord Calthorpe at a substantial dinner of roast beef and plum- pudding at the Plough and Harrow. About one hundred sat down to the table, and appeared to highly enjoy bis lordship's hospitality. The Rev. Isaac Spooner, the son of Richard S. pooner, Esq., has been appointed to the in- cumbency of the new church. WOMEN'S POLITICAL UNION. On Monday evening, at the weekly meeting of this union Mrs. Lapworch presided. Mr. COLLINS remarked, that perhaps there might be some present who had not seen the excellent letter of their friend Mr. Attwood, to the council and members of the union. With the permission of the chairwoman he would read it. Mr. Collins then read the letter, which was loudly ap- plauded. It had ( said Mr. C.) highly delighted him, and lie felt particularly proud in the station which they occupied. When he sometime ago mentioned the same principles which were contained in that letter, he was told that he should lose his popularity. ( Cries of— Never.) He was- glad to find that the plan had been laid down by Mr. Att- wood, which, if persevered in, would insure success; and no power 011 earth, either Whig or Tory, could impede their progress. With reference to the physical force plan, lie did not believe that one man or one woman wished to imbrue their hands in the bit od of their fellow creatures. He was quite certain that they might obtain all they de- sired without it; and all they wished was the right to la- bour, and the right to have a fair remuneration for their honest industry. ( Applause.) A letter was then handed from Mr. Salt, suggesting to the union the propriety of adjourning to the Town Hall, where Mr. Paulton was deli- vering a lecture on the com laws. The meeting immedi- ately adopted Mr. Salt's recommendation, and forthwith proceded, en masse, marshalled by Mr. Collins, to the Town Hall. The meeting stood adjourned for a week. PUBLIC OFFICE. MONDAY, Nov. 27. ( Before Daniel Ledsam, Wm. Beale, and IF. C. Alston, Esqrs. J Robert Wilson, a respectable looking man, in the employ of Messrs. Peto, the builders, was placed at the bar, charged with stealing a hat, said to be the property of a gentleman, who lost it on the railway. Mr. Glasgow, the superintendent of the loading depart- ment at the London and Birmingham station, deposed that the hat in question being an unclaimed article which had come by the railway, was placed in a box in his possession ; and in the course o'f last week, upon examination, he found that the hat had been removed from the box. The prisoner had been working in the same room the day before, and the hat was subsequently found in bis possession. The prisoner, in his defence, said that not being able to find his own bat he borrowed the one which he was charged with stealing, and to prove this fact a fellow- workman was called, who deposed to the prisoner's having taken it under sacli circum- stances Mr. Beale considered the case one which he ought to send before a jury. He accordingly committed the prisoner for trial, but admitted him at large on bail being produced for his appearance at the sessions. ' 1 his was immediately forth- coming, and the prisoner left the office iu company with his friends. Ann Cook was charged with uttering two counterfeit shillings, with the intent to defraud John Fisher. The prosecutor deposed that he was by trade a travelling draper, and was in the habit of receiving weekly payment! from his customers. The prisoner was one of his customers, and one night during the last week be called upon her and received from her, in part payment of an account owing to him, two shillings. It was dark and he could not see whether they were good or bail. He afterwards went to another female customer, and from her received another shilling, which, there being sufficient light at the time, he knew to be a good one. These three shillings weie the only silver coin be had in his pocket, and upon going home he discovered that the two he had received from the prisoner were counterfeits. The prosecutor gave information to Hall, the streetkeeper, and upon the officer taking the pri- soner into custody, she admitted having paid two shillings to Jlr. Fisher, but stated that she received them ( torn her husband the previous Saturday. She was then remanded until Thursday, to await the decision of the officers of the Mint. Henry Boyle, a begging impostor, was committed to take his trial at the sessions, for stealing a scraper from the door ol Mr. Joseph Walker's hoti « e, at the Crescent. THE PRECURSOR SOCIETY. On Monday an adjourned meeting of the Precursor Soeiety was held at the Corn Exchange, for the pur- pose of receiving the report of the committee previously appointed. Mr. O'CONNELL came forward ; when the cheering with which he was, as usual, received, had subsided, he delivered an address, of which we subjoin a short summary. He began by saying, that, as chairman of the com- mittee appointed on the last day of meeting, it was his dutv to bring up the reports on the questions which were submitted to that committee. The first was a reply to an address from the Radicals of England, which was received from Mr. Lovett, the secretary of the Working Men's Association in London. Mr. O'Connell expressed his disapproval of the contents of their ad- dress, and charged those from whom it emanated with ignorance of Ireland. He had intended to reply to the address in a tone less unfavourable than he was now disposed to adopt towards them ; for they had been preaching up revolution and the shedding of blood. Mr. O'Connell then proceeded to admit that he was obnoxious to the charge of confounding all classes of Radicals together, and imputing to them doctrines that were held only by the deluded followers of his own countryman, Feargus O'Connor— whose recently deli- vered harangues the hon. gentleman attacked. Mr. O'Connell drew a just distinction between Feargus's eloquence," ignorance, and violence, and the good sense of the Birmingham Unionists. " The people of Birmingham," added he, " have it this day in their power to make the distinction between honest and Tory Radicals, by declaring their opinions in favour of either resolution. If they go with Feargus, we cannot in too strong language reprobate their conduct, and express our disgust at it. If they go with Salt and Edmonds, and others of that class, then we can proceed upon a resolution already adopted by our body. We can then join with those who observe the law and preserve order, and who seek for a legal right by 110 illegal means." Mr. O'Connell concluded by moving that " the com- mittee have leave to sit again, and report upon the address to the Radicals of England, at an adjourned meeting of this body, to take place 011 Thursday next." After some remarks 011 the necessity of making the Union complete, Mr. O'CONNELL said he would acquiesce in the Union. " Many timid people are alarmed, and say that it is not justice for Ireland, but a repeal that we are looking for ; but I here now pledge myself, in the face of my country and my constituents, that if the English Parliament do us justice ( and, as I have said, what we want is easily understood) I will acquiesce in the Union." At the conclusion of the proceedings, Mr. O'Connelf moved an adjournment to Thursday.— Sun of Thurs- day. Sir Joshua Reynolds, besides the display of other merit in his pictures, was a splendid colourist; but this perfection in some of his pictures faded, which occasioned his cynical contemporary Barry to observe, when Sir Joshua was com- plimented, " Aye, the man always ct> mes off with ' flying co'ours.' " Tlie entile distance from Chester to the Grand Junction Railway has been for some time staked out, levelled, sur- veyed, and the plans of landowners prepared. AUTUMNAL INFLUENCES.— That each season produces its appropriate and peculiar effects, both in the animal and vegetable economy, is pretty generally admitted; though in its more minute operations, a sufficient accuracy of observa- tion has rarely been attained. On the subject of the hair, and the relaxing agency exercised on it at, this particular season, enough has recently been set forth, to show the necessity of directing especial attention to this point. A mild, yet effectual, stimulant is required to counteract this tendency, and the popularity of Oldridge's Halm of Co- lumbia points it out as the most salutary and efficient appli- cation. OLDUIDGE'S BALM causes whiskers and eye brows to grow, prevents the hair from turning erey, and the first apt- 1 plication makes it curl beautifully, frejs it tmm scurf, and stops it from falling off. Abundance of certificates, of the first respectability, are shown by the proprietors, C. and A. Oldridge, 1, Wellington- street, Strand, where tire Balm is sold, and by the most respectable perfumers and medicine vendors. Price 3s. ( id., 6s., and lis. per bottle. No other prices are genuine. Some complaints have reached the proprietors of a spuria ous Balm having been vended; they again caution the public to be on their guard against the base impostors, by especially asking for OLDIUBGE'S BALM OF COLU. UMA, ], WELLINGTON STREET, STRAND, LONDON 6 THE BIRM- NGUAM JOtJRNAL, DECEMBER 1. ( Concluded from page 3. J O'Connor luul told them, that I here were in ' lie room dele gates from Bolton, Stratford, and other places. He was glad of it, because he wished them to know that the hearts of the men of Birmingham were fixed upon the achievement of the one great object. They were determined on obtain- ing universal suffrage ; and so great, so strong, was the feel- ing amongst then, that a spirit of rivalry had gtown up in various parts ot the town, each vying with each other, to see who would contribute with most spirit to the National Rent. Such was the determination of the men, not only in Birmingham, but lie hoped of all England, that they would have no other rivalry than that arising from a desite to see who could do most in furtherance of the great cause. They must agitate and continue agitation; he. for oue, should have no objection to pledge himself to agitate morning, noon, and flight. With reference to Mr. Edmonds's ob- servation respecting Mr. Oastler, he would say, he did not consider it necessaiy that any one individual should be then denounced, or that Mr. O'Connoi should then he required to denounce him. Mr. Oastler was not a member of the council, he was not a member of the Birmingham Political Union, he had never been amongst them, and had never taken any part either directly or indirectly in their proceed- ings. He had hot been appointed to the National Conven- tion ; and why they should denounce a man who did not belong to them at all, he was at a loss to conceive. Mr. Oastler was not one of their party, and it was folly to have anything to do with denouncing him. He ( Mr. Collins) would denounce principles, but not individuals. Mr. P. H. MUNTZ was then loudly called for, upon which he rose, and was received with much cheering; after which lie said, they had called upon him for his opinion, and he should say that which he actually thought, and not that which he thought would imme- diately please them. When he came there that even- ing he had milch to say ; but when he found things had taken such a happy turn, he had made up his mind not to say one word. Now, however, that he had been called upon to give his opinion of physical foice, he should do it honestly. He considered that every man was in duty bound to make use of physical force as soon as physical force was illegally employed against him; and if ever it should be the case, that physical force was employed against them unjustly, they would that no man would he sooner in the ranks than himself. Such was his opinion of physical force. He should not allude at all to the Rev. Mr. Stephens : he re- gretted that any allusion had been made to the rev. gentle- man. When he entered the room, it certainly was his intention to ask Mr. O'Connor some questions relat've to the late declaration of the rev. gentleman ; but as he saw that Mr. O'Connor had given his en tire sanction to the resolution which they bad already passed, denouncing physical force, he con- sidered further allusion to it unnecessary. He ( Mr. Muntz) came to that meeting under very strong leelings ; and be- cause he considered it a duty lie owed to the council, and the Union, and the country at large, to come and endeavour, by all the means in his power, to prevent what he thought was wrong. He was pleased with the result of that night's meeting, and he congratulated them most heartily on what had taken place. He regretted very much the manner in which they had received Mr. Edmonds. ( Cries of " it was only a few Tories." They showed their sense and determi- nation only by hearing what every man had to say. By not hearing, they supplied their enemies with the best possible argument, that they were not sufficiently intellectual to en- joy liberty. They were bound to hear the truth, and then to make up their minds as to the course they would pursue. He hail always told them the truth to the best of his judg- ment. They might recollect he had done so at the time when they had been deluded by what was termed the me- morial committee. They thought then that that committee would effect every thing for them ; he thought otherwise, and he told them so. He told them that it would only have the effect of diverting their attention from the only means of obtaining redress. That it would prevent them from carrying 011 that union which would procure lor them uni- versal suffrage, by which alone they would obtain the power to alter and amend the laws which pressed upon them. I11 fact, he had always told them freely what he thought, and lie should always do so. At present he felt that they hud what he considered a most magnificent opportunity of gain- ing their rights. If they only played their part in a proper manner, they were certain to effect, by moral means, their object. What a difference there was between the victories obtained by moral means and those by physical force. Hap- piness and prosperity were the accompaniments of tile for- mer, whilst misery and desolation followed the latter. Let them only look to the struiigie made in Ireland in 1797. No man knew more fully the honors of those days than Mr. O'Connor. His uncle had taken an active part in that rebel- lion ; and be ( Mr. Muntz) mentioned that circumstance, not because he considered it any disparagement to that gentleman's character, but what were the facts ? Why, the people of Ireland rose in a mass, and fought gal- lantly, but they were cutdown. Hundreds were hanged, and thousands ot human lives in other ways sacrificed. That was physical force; and what was the result? Wily, an actual failure. Well, what was done in 1829, by moral lorce, under Mr. O'Connell? Why he carried, without a single drop of blood, that which for thirty- five years they had in vain sought to achieve. He musr, and he did, give that gentleman credit for his great talents and the abilities he had displayed in the cause of his country, and lie could not but express a hope that they would again see him at the side of the people. He hoped to see him compelled to give up all those little fiddle faddle measures, and throw himself boldly and manfully upon the generous people of England, and make common cause with them against the common enemy. He hoped Mr. O'Connell would see the necessity of making up his mind to obtain justice, not for one class, but for all classes. Wei1, in 1829, Mr. O'Conne'I made a great exhibition of moral torce. Wellington aud Peel were 111 office and pjwer; and, notwithstanding their well- known hatred to emancipation, they were compelled to yield that measure. The Ciare election was irresistible. The moral power of the people was such that they could not resist it, and a great and glorious and bloodless revolution was the result. ( Hear, hear.) So much for moral force. They had now, he was happy to say, an equally powerful organisation, and the result would be, he confidently hoped, equally suc- cessful. They had only began a few mouths ago, and now they had nearly ali England and Scotland with them. The National Convention would soon meet, and they would d citle uoou what the people should do. Mr Collins had said that the Sun had recommended the Radicals to say what they wanted. The fact was, they must wait awhile. Let the Whig- Radicals send down to the people's real Ilou- e of Commons, when assembled London, and they would give them a list of what they wanted. ( Load cheers.) They would tell them what they wanted, and what they would have. ( Cheers.) He did not deny the light of the people to have arms, but the people must be told aud cautioned as to the use they make of them, lie hoped, most sincerely, that Mr. O'Connor would impress upon the people, wherever he travelled, the great necessity to avoid giving the least pretext to the enemies of the people for breaking the peace. He hoped he would caution them against rioting in any shape or form. They could not confer a greater benefit upon their enemies than to break the 11 vs. The Tories tried to in- duce the people to bieak the peace at the great Clare election, but they failed, and O'Cottnell and the people triumphed. It their enemies could only get ground for hanging some twenty of the poor people, they would then bring in gagging bills, and prevent the people from meeting at ail. He most sincerely congratulated them upon the re- sult of that meeting. Hundreds ot thousands were anxiously waiting their decision, and would, he had no doubt, oa hearing it, bless them fordoing us, he thanked God, they had done. ( Loud cheers.) The CHAIRMAN then tose and said, before lie put the reso- lution he- held 111 his band, he would avail himself of the pri « \ iieee always conceded to previous chairmen of the Political Union, and offer a few remarks on the subject under consi » deration. Hemustsay, when he came to that meeting, he entered the hall with fear and trembling, apprehensive that some violent spirit might be among them who would throw the torch of discord into their proceedings, aud destroy that harmony which had so long existed among them. If there were one subject dearer 10 his heart than another, it was the great cause of civil liberty, for which they had been so long struggling, happily now with increased speed and success ; and any thing calculated to injure that cause or retard its progress would be to him a source of unfeigned regret. He rejoiced exceedingly that his fears were proved groundless by the course matteis had taken. Heconld not, without shuddeiing, picture 10 himself what would have been tiie fate of the cause of reform, not only in the British empire but 11II over the civilised world, had they adopted any oilier course. They were about to strike a death blow against the advocates ot physical violence ; and lie trusted that even the Tories would, after the proceedings of that night, abstain from attributing to them any such intentions. What, hi other Unionists, ( said Sir. H.) did they imagine that tiie men of Birmingham, who for nine yeats had stood the battle and the breeze of the fiercest political contentionstl at ever agitated the people of this country, unsedueed by tl e blandishments of friends, and utiawed by the threats ot enemies— did they think that the men of Birmingham would give up the principles which had hitherto guided them, and which had been productive of so much good, to follow those that would inevitably lead to their destruction? If they decided, as lie trusted in God they would, in favour 01 tt o principles, which had hitherto governed their conduct; conduct which bad made their name glorious throughout the world, which had surrounded them with a greater amount of moral power than was ever possessed by an) other body of men, there was not a lover of freedom ami humanity 111 tile universe that would not rejoice on the; r decision; if 011 the other hand, they should, in an unfor tunate moment, abandon those principles which had shed a lustre over their actions, and stamped them at once, as men tit for ilie achievement and the enjoyment of freedom, tuere was not a man in Europe, who \\* as a friend ot his species, that would not deplore their conduct anil mourn o - er their apostacy; nor a tyrant that would not laugh them to scorn for their atrocious folly, which would enable him to rivet the chains in which his subjects were bound down to the earth, still more firmly. The sentiments de- livered i" the ball that night would soon be transmitted, through the instrumentality of the press, to every quarter of Europe; the friends of peace, law, and order, the motto under which they had always fought, and which they would never abandon, unless the law were first violated against them, would rejoice; the feeble and timid reformer would be encouraged, the bold and energetic incited to fresh ex- ertions, and the infatuated fool who would recommend physical violence as the means of accomplishing any posi- tive good, would be hissed from society, lie must again say, he rejoiced exceedingly at the way in which the sen- timents of the different speakers had been received. Let them stick to their o'. d motto, which had always been their strength, and he had no hesitation in saying that a period would shortly arrive when they would lie able to exhibit such a moral power, and would infallibly ensure all they desired. The resolution was then put and carried unanimously. Mr. EDMONDS rose and said, before he proceeded to move a resolution of thanks to Mr. Hadley, he hoped they would allow him to express his deep obligations to the two excellent magistrates who had granted them the use of the hall on that occasion. ( Cheers, and cries of— Name, name them.) One was their old and tried friend, Joshua Schole- field, Esq., for whom he proposed three times three cbeeis. ( Thecall was instantly responded to.) The other was Francis Lloyd, Esq. ( Renewed cheering.) He came then to the subject of his motion. He had known Mr. Hadley many years, and he had always found him the staunch and un- compromising friend of the liberty of mankind. Mr. COLLINS seconded the resolution, which was put and carried with great applause. Three cheers were then given for the ladies, and three for Mr. O'Connor. Mr. O'CONNOR then rose and said, they were aware that on the preceding evening they hail been threatened with the resignation of Mr. Murnz. Now, he begged leave in the name of th at meeting to ask Mr. Munlz to reconsider the step he hid taken, and resume the office in the Union which he had already discharged with so much credit aud honour to him- self, and advantage to tlie cause of liberty. ( Cheers.) The request would not come so well from him ( Mr. O'Connor) as from themselves, who had known him so long, tried him so well, and loved him so much. ( Loud cheering.) If they succeeded, they would be placing tliecapstone upon the pillar of this new union, if Mr. Muntz should persevere, he feared they would be compelled to come to the conclusion, that the explanation which had taken place was not satis- factory. They were in that position that they could not lose such a real friend as Mr. Muntz. ( Cheers.) The result of that night would be to create a new and still more powerful union. He then met them, as he did on the6th of August, determined to go on with them until they obtained universal suffiage. ( Cheers.) He wouhl now go on fighting for this great point, and if it needs must be, he would, at any time, he content to take his stand as a soldier in their ianks. He hoped they would prevail upon Mr. Muntz to reconsider his resolution, and resume his situation. If they could do that, the victory over themselves would be complete, and the victoiy over their enemies doubly complete. Mr. EDMONDS considered it a matter of such vast import- ance that . they should have the head and heart of their excellent friend in their service, that they could not do without him. ( Cheers.) He begged leave, therefore, to ask him, in the name of that meeting, if he would resume his situation as chairman of the Union. He would also ask him in the name of the ladies, whom he saw before him. Mr. DOUGLAS said he would add another inducement. He would ask him in the name of the Political Council to resume his station. He thought the three requests could not fail of success. One from the Union, another from the women, and a third from the council. Mr. MUNTZ then rose, aud was received with great cheer- ing. lie said the request that was made was a very kind request, and proceeded from a good feeling. When he took office, it was at great personal inconvenience to him- self. There were various reasons which induced him to resign. He felt, however, he could not resist the claims made upon him, and he should, therefore, resume his situation.. ( Loud cheers.) He should, as he always had done, perform his duty to them and his country. With respect to the building in which they were met, he must say a few words. The Town Hall committee had refused the use of the building, and in doing so, lie would say, they had acted, in his opinion, in a very indecent manner. There was nothing more unpardonable than for a self- elected body to refuse the use of a building to the people who had paid for its erection. The meeting then separated, at half- past eleven o'clock, one and all highly pleased at the result of the discussion. GLEANINGS. RIOTING AT TODMORDEN. THE BATTLE OF DUNBAR On the night of the 2nd, Cromwell held a council of war. Here various schemes weie urged, which showed the extremity mote than aught else could. The propriety of embarking the foot, aud striving to force a passage for the horse was debated ; but, the wind being boisterous, and the surf running high, the project Wiis pronounced altogether inadmissible. It was next suggested, as a sort of forlorn hope, that a strong re connoissance should be pushed a little before dawn, in the direction of the right; and that according to the result of this movement future operations should be guided. This masterly thought was, of course, the suggestion ol Cromwell. He had. in the course of the afternoon, observed tile Scottish general bring his main strength of horse and artillery towards his right wing, and, with the wonderful foresight that almost justified the inspiration attributed to him, he at once anticipated some false movement, by which they might be able to " attempt" the enemy. * * At three o'clock 011 the morning of the 31 of September, Cromwell was examining closely with his glass every quarter of the enemy's position, with a view 10 the resolution he had taken. Suddenly he saw a column in motion down the southern pass, and, at the instant, tossing his arms in the air, exclaimed with phrenzied joy, " The Lord hath deliveied them into our hands!" He gave the word to his men, and the armies met mid- way between the hills und the sea, not far from Roxburgh, house. The word issued by Leslie was " the Covenant;" that on the side of the Parliamentarians was the " Lord of Hosts." The conflict, which began with the horse, was obstinate and bloody— 11 fierce and terrible dispute at the point of the sword. The first division of the English foot was overpowered and driven back, when Cromwell ordered up tiis own regiment, under Lieutenant- Colonel Gotf, who made their way against all opposition. " At the point of pike," wrote Cromwell proudly, " they did repeli the stout- est regiment the enemy had there, merely with the courage the Lord was pleased to give ; which ptoved a great amaze- ment to the residue of their foot." The cavalry followed up this advantage, charged the infantry, who were already outflanked and deprived of their usual support, and carried contusion into the whole line. Hodgson s. iys, " one of the Scots brigades of foot would not yield, though at point of pike and butt end of the musket, until a troop of our horse charged from the one end to the other of them, and so left them to the mercy of the foot." In truth, after the right wing was broken, the Scots, to use the language of the same writer, " routed one another," and fell into the most shame- ful disorder. The cause of this was obvioiis enough. Their superiority of numbers had now changed Iron) a gain to a grievous loss. Their front once broken, the fugitives, in rushing over the uneven ground, trampled down the men, that would in other circumstances have supported them. A thick fog had hitherto enveloped the scene of action. It was just before the moment of victory, ( hat ( he sun sud- denly appeared upon the sea, and the voice of Cromwell was heard in the accent and with the manner of one indeed inspired— inspired by the thought of a triumph so mighty and resistless— Now let the Lord arise, and his enemies shall he scattered !— Foster's Cromwell. FUNERAL CEREMONIES OF THE TATARS.— While waiting, after breakfast, for the loading of our baggage, I was startled by a loud sound of female lamentation— of women uttering passionate cries; and, 011 looking out, I observed two elderly females, almost naked, with their black hair all loose about their ears, and beating their breasts, run by with frantic gestures. They were fo lowed by six or eight others, who sought to restrain their excess of emotion, and to bring them back, as it seemed, to the house they had quitted. These women, as I learned, had lost a brother; the body had just been carried from the tent for interment, and the poor creatures followed the custom of their people, and, no doubt, the feelings of their own heart, in thus expressing their grief. I asked where the body had been can ied to— where they buried their dead? I was told that it must be taken to a distance of nearly fifty miles, to the original burying- place of the tribe, upon ( he banks of ( he Attruck, a journey which would require two or three days, and through a country now overrun with their enemies. ' And if they aie caught by these enemies in the performance of this pious duty?" inquired I. They will be put to death, every one of them," was the reply. This is paying a high regard to old customs indeed ! I had observed round the obah, and indeed in every open space and on every prominent point, heaps of earth or stones, with poles, or a tall stone, stuck upright in the centre, much as in our old cairns. From former inquiry I Was aware that these were memorials of the dead, but being desirous to learn further particulars, I now renewed my questions. I was informed that these were not burial- places, nor even the spots where a body has been washed, as I formerly understood, but monuments strictly in memory of the dead. A Goklan dies, his body is washed; the earth, where this process has been per- formed, is gathered, and, together with some scrap of his old apparel, is buried in a conspicuous place, near one of the usual stations of the obah to which be belonged. But tile body is carried to the ancient burying ground of the tribe, which, generally, is near the grave of some holy man, the former spiritual guide or prophet of the obah, and whose reliques are supposed to hallow the spot. Necessity of some sort may have compelled succeeding generations to abandon the haunts of their forefathers; but they still aie regarded as the on! y meet resting- places for the dead; and surely there is something touching in the thought of these rude wanderers still turning at the last to the homes of their fathers, and braving every dangei to lay their dead where their progenitors repose, and where they also look one day to rest in pe. ice. The Toorkomans are indeed scrupulously particular regarding the disposal of their dead. If a man be killed in a plundering expedition, they invariably cany back the body to the obah, where it is regarded as that of a martyr. They do not wash the blood from it, for the lustre of martyrdom hallows all those stains from which another corse would require to lie cleansed : such immundicities in deed are supposed to impart a peculiar savour of sanctity, ( lie driver. The range ot the mountains is bis pasture, and he seareheth after every green thing."— Mrs. Fusions. THE RAJPOOT BRIDES.— The SoodaliSj although not a provincial tribe, may be mentioned here, as being intimately connected with Gutch, both by their predatory excursions and the intermarriages of their beautiful daughters with the Rajpoot Jbarrejahs. This tribe reside in Wandhs, or grass huts, on ( he great, desert of the Thurr, in a state of peculiar wretchedness and privation. Ignorant and barbarous, they pass their lives as shepherds, frequently assembling in hordes, ami making forays across the Northern Runn, into the neighbouring provinces, and driving back the cattle of the villagers to their Wandhs, where they for a time subsist in peace on milk and the few vegetables of the jungle. Tlie Soodahs find their principal source of riches in the beauty of their daughters, for one of whom rich Mahoinedans will frequently pay ten thousand rupees. Rajahs and wealthy chieftains despatch their emissaries, as Abraham sent his servant to seek a wife for Isaac of the daughters of Mahor; and, like Bethuel, the Soodah father offers nq objection to a wealthy suitor, but, on the contrary, robs bis son in- law before his cuinels and servants depart. Beside the wells, and in the hovels of ( lie Thurr, full many a flower of female loveliness would blush unseen, but for the fame of their surpassing beauty, which claims and maintains its ascendancy, and transplants the blossom of the desert to bloom amidst the gorgeous pomp of a royal harem. It is said, that the Soodah women are artful and cunning; and that, by these qualities, they gain a powerful'infliience over the minds of their liege lords, to whom they bear little affec- tion. The Soodah wife of a Rajpoot cares only for her son; and, report avers, hesitates little to dispose of the father, to invest his heir with the estate. The Soodahs themselves never intermarry, hut form allian- ces with the people of the neighbouring provinces. From this circumstance it is reasonable to infer that the daughters inherit their fairness from their paternal ancestry ; as other- wise it would be less uncommon— Mrs. Fostans. A TRUE COURTIER The Duke d'Antin, Madame de Montespan's only legitimate son, possessed a magnificent mansion at Petit- Bourg, where he was occasionally honoured by the king's visits. After his mother's death, he paid court to Madame de Maintenon, whose friendship he at last secured, as the brother of those bastards she was so fond of, and with whom he had always been 011 friendly terms. He performed things almost incredible, and which resemble fairy tales in order to induce the king to sleep under his root, when the court was at Fontainbleau. He first bribed the valets of Madame de Maintenon, entered hei apartments, and took a plan of the room, the disposition of the furniture — even to the disarrangement in which the things were placed or carelessly thrown— even to the places marked in the books. All was found in her room at Petit- Bourg pre- cisely as at Versai I s; and to this refinement of gallantry he added a profusion of every thing, whether ot use or luxury; nothing was neglected, all was magnificent ; delightful music, interminable amusements, and elegant equipages for driving. The king arrived early, walked a good deal, aud praised and approved of every tiling, except a fine avenue of chesnut trees, one of the principal beauties of the place, but which shut out the view from tlie chamber in which he was to sleep. The Duke d'Antiu said nothing; but the next morning, when the king awoke, lie saw from his window a most lovely prospect, instead of the avenue, not a vestige of which remained any more than if it had never existed. No one had lieaid the least noise ; the trees were gone, aud the ground as smooth as if it had never been broken. Some time since the overseers of Langfield, Todmorden, Walsden. and Lee, were fined by the bench of magistrates for refusing to pay a certain sum of money, which was proved to have been regularly demanded in support of the union of that district. The overseers did not pay, on the plea that they were utterly unable to collect one farthing, so strenuously opposed were the inhabitants to the new law. The guardians of the union, however, were deter- mined to exact the money from the overseers, leaving it to the l itter to seel; their own remedy, and on Friday, the 16th u t., warrants were issued by the magistrates, and placed ill the hands of the proper officers, to distrain upon the goods and chattels of the said overseers. The first place chosen by ( he constables to levy in was the house of Mr. William Ingham, overseer of the township of Langfield, into which they entered, having brought with them a horse and cart to convey away the goods. No sooner did the people of Todmorden audits neighbourhood hear of what ^ was going on, than they congregated in great numbers in " and the honoured cotse is committed to the sacred earth front of Mr. Ingham's house, threatening vengeance upon the two unfortunate limbs of tli3 law engaged in the dis- trairit. They threatened to burn down the house of . Mi. Ingham, unless he turned out the two bailiffs, and handed them over to the tender mercies of the mob. The catt which the unfortunate men hatl brought with thetn was broken to atoms, piled in a heap, and set fire to, and the I a ness cut to riba: ds, Mr. Ingham, from his house, a'- tempted to address the mob, begging them to spare the men's lives, which, a'ter considerable tumult, they con sented to. Upon an assurance that ( he bailiffs should re- ceive no bodily injury, Mr. Ingham turned them out, when the mob immediately proceeded to sfiip them naked, and in that state they were suffered to depart, followed by the mob, with hootiugs and horrid imprecations. The tumults, it appears, weie renewed 011 Wednesday, the 21st, with greater violence. On that day, in consequence, it is said, of a rutnour that the attempt of the previous Friday was about to be renewed, the people— boys and women in the first instance— assembled in considerable numbers, and pro- ceeded to inflict summary vengeance upon every one who happened to be obnoxious to them. Amongst these per- sons the guardians were, of course, the most obnoxious; and, accordingly, the first visit was to the house of Mr. lioysto'i Oliver, of Wood Mills, which they attacked with stines, complettly destroying the windows. The windows of the house of Mr. Shackleton, publican, were also broken. Ti e rioters next bent their steps towards the house of Messrs. Abraham, John, and Peter Omerod, manufacturers, Dulesgate, destroying the windows, aud the palisades in font of the house. The next object was Mr. James Sutlic.' s. whose property was destroyed in asimilar manner. The windows ot the Messrs. Greenwood's mi I, and of I heir residence in Wattie place, weie also destroyed; and the assemblage then moved forward to the front of Miss Holt's sh > p, where they destroyed a great quantity of dia- pery goods, taking whole pieces of print and trampling them 111 the road. The windows of Mr. Oliver, surgeon, were also broken, and many ot the glass bottles anil galli- pots in his surgery were destroyed. From Mr. Oliver's they proceeded to Todmorden hall, the residence of Dr. Taylor, magistrate, where, not content with destroying the windows of the house, the walls of the room's were defaced, a number of valuable paintings were destroyed, including some family portraits; a pipe of wine was run off in the cellar, and a carriage in one of the oirhouses was broken to pieces. Having thus wreaked their vengeance on the hall, they left it to ( he mercy of the flames, which they kindled under a por ion of the furniture, and proceeded to the house of Mr. Atkinson, shoemaker, York street. For tunately, the servants and others at the hall succeeded in stopping the progress of the flames. The destruction of property, however, was very serious. The windows of Mr. Atkinson's shop were the first object of attack, but not content with breaking them, the crowd burst into the shop and proceeded to throw out a great portion of his stock, consisting chiefly of shoes, which were afterwards found strewed about the road. Not content with the damage done to the residence of the Messrs. Greenwood at Wattie- place, the rioters went on to their house at Hare- hill, which was entered and sacked, a quantity of rum being drunk, the furniture destroyed, and finally set on fire. A stack of hay was also destroyed by fire. With this last outrage, we understand, the disturbances of the evening closed, and about nine o'clock the crowd began to disperse, l'he magistracy of the neighbourhood, in the meantime, had assembled, and determined upon sending for the assist- ance of the military; and about midnight two troop 1 of light dragoons entered Todmorden, which were reinforced on ( lie following day by ( wo companies of the 64th infantry. On Thursday all was quiet, and most of the people had returned to their woik. without effacing oue trace of those honourable wounds which have secured to the soul ( lie unquestioned right ol instant admission into Paiadise Baitlie Fraser. THE RUNN Throughout Western India, nothing could, perhaps, be found more worthy the observation of the tra- veller than ( he great Noittiern Rutin; a deseit salt plain, which bounds Culch on ( he north and ea- t, and extends from the western confines of Guzzerat to the eastern branch of the river Indus; approaching Bhooj at its nearest point, at about the distance of sixteen miles. This tract is of large extent, and between the months of May and October is flooded with salt water. During other parts of the year it is impassable; but the glare is so great from the incrusta- tion of salt, caused by the evaporation of the water, that it is seldom attempted, unless from the inducements of trade or the necessities of military duty. The distant aspect ot ( he Runn resembles that of the ocean at ebbtide; and as some water always remains on it, the refraction of light produces the most beautiful and mys terious effects, decora( ing it with all the enchantments of the most lovely specimens of mirage, whose magic power, exerting itself on the morning mists, endues this desert tract with the most bewitching scenes; rock, und hill, ami tower, paltny hillocks, clumps of rich foliage, turreted cast les, ami got hie arches, alike appear in qu ck succession, to charm ami beguile the traveller; and " The wayworn spirit hath a gleam Of sunny vales and woods." until, again slowly dissolving in the thin ether from which their fantastic forms emerged, they c^ ieat him with their fair delusions, and pass away like a dream of fairy laud. There are several islands on the Rutin, and a bright oasis of grassy land, known by the unromantic name of the Butini. Thither, in patriarchal style, the shepherds lake their 11 icks and lead a sunny pastoral life, although surrounded by a desert marsh. The Itunn abounds with wild animals; and'the wolf, the hoar, and the wild ass'claini it for their dwelling- place. The borders of the Runn being rockyand precipitous, afford them perfect protection ; and the vegetation on the marshy ground near the Buuni, and in other parts affords them excellent pasture. It would not be uninteresting to a zoologist to cross this s: ngular tract. Independently of the peculiar aud rare character of its soil and general appearance, the natives have tt custom of gathering together the whitened bones of the animals they find on it, with which they maik the road, to guide the traveller during either night or day. * * * * * * * The most remarkable animal on ibis vast tract is the wild ass. It is singularly marked, and stands about thirteen hands high. It is of a light fawn colour, with a broad dun stripe down the middle of the back, and is handsome and well shaped. Herodot us tells us that the Medes used wild asses to draw their chariots of war; but it is difficult to imagine the animal controlled sufficiently for this purpose, as its nature seems peculiarly wild and untameable, and its fleetness enables it to distance the boldest riders. We had one captured on the Runn by means of 11 lasso, when very young: it was of a small size, and a playful, pretty little creature— a sort of pet in our camp, where it was suffered to trot about as it liked, never having betrayed any desire to return to its native wilds. In this case, civilisation had been active, for the character of the animal is undeniably timid. However, as no one has ever succeeded in capturing one of the species, when full grown, it is impossible to judge what degree of docility it might acquire by a long domestication with man ; but I am induced to believe that the nature of the wild ass is still the same as it was in the land of Uz, when Job cried, " Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass; whose house I have made the wilderness, and ( he barren land his dwelling. He scorneth the multitude of the city, neither regardeth lie the crying c f OPENING OF THE HEATHFIELD OBSERVATORY. The opening of the observatory, which has lately been fitted up at Handsworth, for the purpose of viewing the heavenly bodies with suitable instruments, was commemo- rated by a public meeting and ( ea party, on Tuesday last. At four o'clock, the time appointed for commencing, the weather was very inclement and inauspicious, notwithstand- ing which, many ladies as well as gentlemen were present. Mr. Smith, the celebrated lecturer on education, also came from Kidderminster ( where he had been lecturing), for the expiess purpose of addressing the meeting. By half- past four, the lecture room adjoining the observatory was filled, when The Rev. E. MADELEV commenced the proceedings of the day, by observing, that for the opening of those rooms they were indebted to the spirit, taste, and talent, of their worthy fr iend Mr. Bembridge, the projector aud proprietor of the institution. The design \< Jis meritorious, and de- served, as he ( Mr. M.) had no doubt but that it would receive, a corresponding degree of patronage and support. The present age had been aptly enough termed the age of velocity. Everything appeared to be moving, and the mind also appeared 10 be in motion, with something like a rail- road speed. Science had been making, within the last few years, a rapid advancement, and everywhere might be traced the mark of improvement, and the marks of superiority which were indicative of the progress of knowledge. There was a time ( continued Mr. Sladeley) when men exercised t'leir talents in presumptuous researches, not with the en- deavour or intention of applying knowledge to human hap- piness, but, as is often the case at the present day, to indulge in vain speculations; and the presumptuous researches of alchymy aud astrology were carried 011, in order that men might obtain superiority, dominion, and authority over their lellow men. Science, during the dark ages, was in fact nothing more than a blind superstition. And if they looked hack to more ancient times— if they carried their ideas to the period when the temples of Egypt and Eleusis flourished, they would find, that at that period, as in the dark ages, all knowledge whatsoever was confined to the priesthood, and only a few of the most wealthy were enabled to obtain any knowledge respecting the ordinary affairs of life. If they, in imagination, stood upon the banks of the Tigris or the Ganges, or on the shores of the Nile, they would nof dis- cover, among the vast ruins of the temples, one whose foundation had been laid for the purpo « e of communicating knowledge to the human race. Everyone had an exclusive character, and ( lie knowledge which was taught in them, and in Greece and Rome in more modern times, was only to initiate them into the mysteries of infidelity and Atheism. Surely, when they considered how much science contributed ti the coinfoi t and delight ol man, they must take 11 pleasure 111 tracing its progress— they must take a pleasure in tracing the progress of art and literature from pust ages to the present, and it would call forth pleasing and delightlul reflections. In architecture, lor instance, they might reflect on the advancement of that science from ( lie time when men were satisfied with a rude hut, to the period when the mag- nificent palace was erected. Or if they turned their atten- tion to mechanics, from the period when the single hand gear was used to fabricate liaman clothing, to the time when the modern power loom, with a rapidity before unknown, was enabled to provide clothing for the whole human race. Surely they might see the fruits of genius, and it could not but he a pleasing anil delightful tn- k to every one possessetl of reason, to trace the rise and progress ofthe various sciences of chemistry, magnetism, galvanism, electricity, geology, & c. Surely, to know how the limestone was formed ot brittle - hells— bow 111,11 ble was formed, and to what it owed its beautiful streams— I'OW wood changed to stone— how ani- mals and fishes of extraordinary kinds were enclosed in solid rock— how that the ground on which they then stood had been once the bottom ol the ocean— how the hills had been elevated from the surface of the earth by an inward power, of which they could form little idea, because it was gene rated so deeply beneath the surface— and how the volcanoes, as the safety valves of the earth, operated— must afford delight to every inquisitive and rightly constituted mind, and would excite feelingsof delight that the divine goodness had provided for man's enjoyment, all the objects with which he is surrounded; or, if they directed their energies to the sciences of natural history, botany, zoology, anatomy, or physiology, the most important benefits would be the result. All ( hose sciences more particularly referred to this earth, but the science lor the cultivation of which those rooms had been more especially erected— the science of astronomy— directed the mind to the innumerable worlds rolling around them, iu the immensity of space— to the suns upon suns, with their attendant planets, which exist in the universe. Geology carried the ideas back to ages of which they could fottn no conception, but astronomy led the contemplation to still moredistantepochs, and to the consideration of numerous other bodies than those which belong to our solar system. They could form but very imperfect ideas of the splendour of the works of creation. The places of 60,000 fixed stars had been determined, while not more than 3,000 could be seen by the naked eye. In the Pleiades, apparently consist- ing of seven stars, 1888 had been created, and in the con- stellation of Orion more than 2,000 stars had been dis- covered. Who, then, could behold the wonders of creation without feeling a desire to become intimately acquainted with them? It might be said that all tribes, all nations of all climes, became tributary to the man of science. There was nothing around him but what would interest him. If he saw a pebble in the brook, he could tell from what rock it bad been separated; or if he found the tooth of an animal, he could understand and make himself acquainted with the skeleton of the whole animal, which, perhaps, inhabited the world myriads of ages before he himself existed. In addi- tion to the lectures to be delivered Oil those and other im- portant topics, they ultimately intended to establish a library in connection with the institution ; and when they considered how intimately science was connected with human improvement and happiness, and how the mind was directed by the study of science to the Great First Cause, they might perceive an inducement for the cultivation ot tlie rational powers, and the necessity for becoming acquainted with the scientific improvements ofthe present, day. They could not be employing their minds, their thoughts, or their affections on a subject more calculated to be extensively useful to themselves and to others, than by endeavouring to make the elements of the science more simple, and by ap- plying the sciences with which lliey had become acquainted to the improvement and advancement of the whole human family. ( Loud applause.) Mr. WOOLRICH, lecturer on chemistry to the Birmingham Royal School ot Medicine, next came forward, and with the assistance of his most complete and elegant apparatus, briefly elucidated the principles of the somewhat new science of electro- magnetism, in which he clearly proved the iden- tity of electricity and magnetism. Phe company then took tea, which had been provided in an adjoining room, after which The Rev. E. MADELEV again came forward, and showed a few experiments, illustrative of chemistry, as applied to the art of dyeing; aud also a few on pneumatics, showing the pressure and elasticity of the atmosphere, and the con- struction of the common pump. Mr. SMITH rose, and was received with great applause, which having subsided, he said, he had much pleasure in accepting the invitation to meet them tlmt night, because he conceived the design for which the p'ace had been fitted up to be a most excellent one. It had been well said, that there was no one living who might not serve mankind in some way or othei; and that was very encouraging to think upon. The slightest improvement which might he made by one person would not only be felt by himself, but go 011 in- creasing from generation to generations yet unborn. Any- thing which would tend to throw a light 011 the world was most gratifying, but anything that tended to throw a light on tiie world which they were permitted only to contem- plate, must also tend to increase their admiration of the Divine Author of the splendid creation. Mrs. Chapone's first impressions of the sky, she said, were never to be forgotten; for when she was a child she thought it was nothing more than a dark curtain with bright spots upon it; and such was the case with most children, but the mo- ment they obtained the first glimpse irrto creation, they were at once improved, instructed, enlightened, astonished. Mr. Smith then proceeded to remark upon the exact equi- poise of the various bodies, and the exact equality of the antripetal and centrifugal forces, as plainly indicating die existence of a God. What were all the petty feuds of the world anil the petty slavery of bad customs, compared with the delightful study to which the Almighty had so graciously invited them to feast 011, by the contemplation of his splen- did works? Oh, it was delightful to be enabled to con- template, and enter into some of the beautful details of the beautiful creation. Who could forget the impression caused by first viewing an eclipse of one of Jupiter's satellites, or 011 seeing Venus in the crescent form? Astronomy, then, induced men to follow in their master's steps, to look on his works, to imitate his goodness as far as they can, to im- prove themselves and their perceptions; and the contem- plations of it would qualify them for the highest enjoyments which were in reserve for them hereafter. It was the grandest ofthe sciences, and the vast field laid open to view always called forth feelings of delight, and they were sure to be rewarded at every step they took. Mr. Smith concluded by urging upon all tlie necessity of supporting so useful an institution. Mr. BEMBRIDGR, the resident proprietor, in a brief but appropriate manner, introduced to the meeting his most beautiful transparent orrery, illuminated by hydro- oxygen gas. Tlie management of it was under ( he able direction of Mr. Field, optician, of New street, by whom we understood it was manufactured. Mr. Smith rose, for the purpose of moving a vote of thanks to Mr. Bembridge, for the public spirit manifested in the formation of such an institution, which was carried with acclamation. It having been briefly acknowledged, the meeting separated about nine o'clock, all highly pleased with the entertainment and the lectures, which were neither too slioit for explanation, nor too long to satiate. In fact, it was a meeting such as is not frequently held in the parish of Handsworth, but which will, we trust, be of more fre- quent occurrence. THE NAVY. The following lettei appears in the Sun of Tuesday: — Sir,— The season being too fir advanced for the Russians to pay us a visit in Loudon, I request you will be good enough to publish the accompanying letter I wrote some time ago to Lord Palmerston 011 the state of the navies of the different Maritime Powers— since which time a force has been very properly sent into the Gulph of Mexico, to watch the motions of the French squadron; and it is to be regretted, that instead of ordering Sir Robert Stopford to return to Malta, with the greatest part of the Mediterra- nean squadron, he had not been re inforced with the three three- deckers we have in England immediately after the publication of the treaties with Turkey and Austria, and ordered to pass the winter in the Daidanelles, and at once ascertain whether Russia is prepared to maintain the treaty of Uukiar-' Skelessi or not. It is no use any longer mincing matters with the autocrat; his progress must be stopped in the East, and his powerful fleet in the Baltic reduced, or such a flame lit up in Cronstadt and Sebastopol as would require all the water ill the Black Sea aud Baltic to ex- tinguish. Instead of issuing out placards to ask the seamen to enter for five years, when we know they will not come forward for three, we ought at once to offer a bounty, increase the pay of the petty officers, restore the pension after fourteen years' service, aud open the situations in the dock- yards as a rewaid for good services. Men would then come forward, and we should he enabled to fit out a fleet before the spring, and at once come to a clear understanding with Rus- sia. If peace can be preserved, a powerful armament is the best means of doing it. If not, the sooner we go to war the better. I am, sir, your obedient servant, Nov. 26, 1838. CHAS. NAPIER. My Lord,— As I feel quite convinced you are not at all aware of the time necessary to augment our navy in the case of need, and as I believe the government entertain very erroneous opinions on that subject ( judging from the Par- liamentary reports), I feel it my duty, as a naval officer, to point out to you, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the state of the different navy's of Europe, as also the condition of our own, in order that your lordship, who is best acquainted with our diplomatic relations with foreign states, may judge, whether it is safe to remain iu the defenceless state we have been in some time. In writing to your lordship, I mean no disiespect to the Board of Admiralty, and your lordship is quite at liberty to make what rise you please of this letter. Opinions have been expressed in Parliament with which 1 entirely dis- agree; those opinions may mislead you in your foreign po- licy; and I consider it my duty to point out to you the dif- ficulties we shall have to'contend with in the event of a sud- den armament. The French navy consists of 11 three- deckers, mounting 126 guns. 23 two ditto, from 90 to 100 23 ditto ditto 82 In addition to the above, fhey have between 40 and 50 frigates, mounting 60 guns, 30 armed steam- boats, and small frigates, corvettes, and brigs in proportion. The Russian navy iu the Baltic consists of 3 three deckers ot 110 guns. 6 two ditto 84 13 ditto ditto 74 1 frigate 56 1 ditto 52 17 ditto 44 3 corvettes, besides a large number of brigs, cutters, and gun boats. In tiie Black Sea they have 12 sail of the 1st class three- deckers, 10 frigates of 60 guns, 4 corvettes 24 guns, 10 brigs of 20. fn the Caspian Sea tliey have several steam. boats, and a flotilla of gun boats. The American navy consists of 1 three- decker of 140 guns 11 two dilto from 80 to 100 1 frigate 64 14 ditto from 50 to 60 2 frigates of 44 15 corvettes and brigs from 15 to 24, besides small craft and steamers. The Egyptians and Turks possess about 20 sail of the line, large ships, with several very fine frigates, and small craft in proportion. Holland, Denmark, and Sweden, can muster about 24 sail of the iine. The British fleet consists of 23 three- deckers, 4 ot which are building 3 two- deckers of 92 guns, 2 ditto 23 from 80 to 84 47 from 70 ( o 78 2 ditto 13 frigates of 50 guns, 32- pounders 8 frigates of 52 guns, 24- pounders 57 ditto from 42 to 43, 3 of which are building 10 ditto of 36 guns, 6 ditto 15 ditto of 28 guns 8 ditto of 26 3 ditty 39 corvettes Irom 16 to 24, 6 ditto 92 brigs, cutters, and schooners, from 4 to 10 guns 63 steamers of all descriptions, few of which are fit for war. Were all these ships fit for service, which they are not, we should have sufficient to contend with any two nations with whom we might be engaged in war, provided they sent their ships ( oseiin fleets tortile express purpose of trying their strength with us ; this they would not do, but would probably assemble squadrons iu different ports, ready to put to sea and attack our colonies and convoys, and we should be obliged not only to keep squadrons to watch theirs, but also ships to protect our colonies and trade, which, together with the necessary reliefs, would give full occupation to all the ships in the navy, and a great many more. TI- IK JilRMlNtiMAM M) Vl\ S\ L, DEtJMMBHIt 1. 7 The greHter number ot our first rates, as well as the second, are fit to take their stations in a a general action ; but those from seventy to seventy- eight guns are totally unfit to contend with the greater number of the line of bat- tle ships of other nations. Our frigates of fifty and fifty two guns are also good, but they are few in number; and the forty- sixes now a days are almost useless, and the twenty- eights entirely so- Having stated the number of ships possessed by the dif- ferent maritime nations, I shall now proceed to show what proportion of their ships are actually in commission, and the probable time required by each to put its navy in a fit state for war. Russia, of late years, has been in the habit of keeping twenty- seven sail of the line, and a proportionate number of frigates and small craft, ready for sea every summer in the Baltic. About eight sail of the line of this fleet are con- stantly in training, during the summer months, and the crews to complete the whole are regimented and kept in constant readiness for embarkation. In the Black Sea she has twelve sail of the line always in commission and manned, and I believe can increase them to eighteen. France has twenty- two sail of the line in commission— they are not kept in a fleet menacing our shores as the Russians are. They are distributed over different parts of the globe. France has also a regular system of manning her navy; and although I do not quite agree with the editor of the Standard, that she could send fifty- seven sail of the line to sea in six weeks, because 1 know the difficulty of fitting out such a force, yet I admit that by means of her maritime conscription she could call men together, such as they are, without any great difficulty or inconvenience, and certainly before we could possibly man a fleet. It is not, however, France that we have at present to fear; it is as much her interest as it is that of England that both countries should be united in the bond of friendship ; and as we have passed over her permanent occupation of Algiers ( whether wisely or not 1 shall not inquire), I see no reason, at present, to be jealous of her augmenting her naval force as long as she does not menace our shores with a laige fleet fully manned and reatly for sea, or take permanent pos- session of any part of South America, which we certainly ought not to permit. It appears to me that Russia is the power that ought to excite the jer.' ousy of this country ; not because she has the least wish to go to war with England, for she is too wise to desire that so long as she can extend herself and increase her power in peace ; but, my lord, are we to continue with our eyes closed, when an energetic display would at once oblige her to creep into her shell? We have seen Poland, contrary to treaties, disappear from the map of Europe ; we have seen Moldavia and Wallachia become almost Russian provinces. We now see the Autocrat endeavouring to conquer Circassin, and the Pacha of Egypt ( probably at his instigation) preparing to declare himself independent. We know that Russia has a large flotilla in the Caspian Sea, that she is intriguing with Persia, and menacing our possessions in India, and that she is ready to pounce upon Turkey at the earliest opportunity. We know she has a fleet of twelve sail ol the line in the Black Sea and nearly thirty in the Baltic, with four months' provisions on board ; and is it right that we should have only three seventy- fours weakly manned, in this country, and three three- deckers not manned at all? It was never before known in the history of England, during a profound peace, that a foreign power kept a fleet of nearly thirty sail of the line ready for sea, within a few days'sail of our own shores, without our having a fleet to protect us. As long as Russia keeps such a force, we dure not make a severe remonstrance. She knows we cannot suddenly man a fleet without impressment, which would be most unpopu- lar, and nearly impracticable. I have heard it observed, that we bail no right to be jealous of the naval force of Russia, as we had no quarrel with her. A quarrel is, however, easily got up. It has been shown in the House of Lords, beyond a doubt, that orders have been given to detain Sardinian ships of war in the event of their assisting Don Carlos in the south ol Spain. What answer could we give to Russia were she to insist ori the withdrawal of that unlet ? We must sub mit. Yes, my lord, Great Britain must either succumb to Russia, or run the risk of seeing a fleet of thirty sail of the line at the mouth of the Thames, and an army of 50,000 men landed in ourconntry, who would burn our fleet, de stroy our arsenals, plunder London, and return to the Baltic with a rich booty, before our eyes were open. We have done the same thing ourselves at Copenhagen and Washington, and we are at this moment more unpepared than either the Americans or the Danes were. 1 have assisted at more than one coup de main iu my life, and the more hazardous they appeared, the more successful they generally were. It was declared both in the House of Commons anil House of Lords, that the British navy was never in a moie efficient state than at present, and, it was added, ( as reported by the Times) that there was no call so sudden but that we could, with the greatest ease and expedition, equip a vet} large and powerful fleet. Such a declaration is quite suffici- ent to lull your lordship and the whole country into a state of perfect security; but I am sorry to say I cannot at all agree with these opinions. At the present moment, we have in England 3 three deckers, with about 200 men in each. 3 two ditto 500 In the Mediterranean 1 three decker 1 two ditto 92 guns. 3 ditto ditto SO 2 ditto ditto 74 At Lisbon 2 ditto ditto 74 In India 1 ditto ditto 74 At the Cape 1 ditto ditto 74 In America 2 ditto ditto 74 The above is a statement of our ships of the line in com mission. The three deckers at home are not manned, and all our ships are weakly manned; and two line of battle ships, with no lower deck guns, and only 400 men, bearing admirals' flags, are employed, one at the Cape and anothei in India. In addition to our ships in commission, we have, I be- lieve, fifteen demonstration ships of the line, that is to say, ships fit to receive men ; their masts and yards are ready to be sent on board, and the rigging and sails are nearly com- plete. At Portsmouth, there are five more sets of masts anil yards, and five sets ready to he put together, but no rig- ging or sails, and I presume the other yards are in the same state. Now, my lord, I will suppose that you received informa tion that the Russian fleet had embarked a land force, and sailed from Cronstadt, which we know very well they could do without difficulty. We have already seen ten sail ot the line arrive at Spithead when we only expected four; and Captain Crawford lias seen twenty- seven sail get undei weigh, in three divisions, with four months' provisions on board, the seamen drilled for the land service as well as for the navy; and we know very well, that for a short voyage, and in summer, the Russian fleet could, with all their small craft and steamers, without even taking up transports, em- bark a very large force. If they managed ma'ters well, and started with the first of an easterly wind, they would be on our coast nearly as soon as you could receive information; but I shall suppose, for argument's sake, you received a week's notice. What would happen ? Orders would be issued to com- plete the guardships, the demonstration ships would be commissioned, an embargo would be laid on, and press warrants issued, which many magistrates would not back; but even if they did, who is to execute them ? Ships of war you have none. The civil power would not be strong enough. The revenue cutters could not. The few troops we have in England would be concentrated near London, and could not be employed in the impress service. The marine in barracks would not complete half our ships; all would be bustle and confusion ; and we should ultimately be obliged to trust to the seamen coming voluntarily for- ward. Would they come? No person can answer that question ; if they did, we could equip those ships i. i ten days or a fortnight; if they did not, they wouid nut he equipped in three months; but even should they be reaih in ten days, they would not he in time to save Loudon from pilla.- and our fleets and arsenals to the eastward fioui being destroyed. Onu'lit sucli a state of things to be allowed to continue ? Certainly not, What is the remedy? Full man all our ships in commi- sion, and commission mere. The reply to that would be— the men will not enter, a• cl we do not like to impress. still, for want of experience, they would he totally unfit to contend even with the Russians. A ship of war, my lord, even with the most exp- rienced officers ( and they are not numerous), cannot be disciplined in a day ; and we must not fancy, because we were constantly successful lass war, we are to be equally so after a peace of upwards of twenty years, during which time other powers have increased, and improved their navies in about the same proportion that we have retrograded. Our ships should be kept as much at sea as possible, and as many together as the nature of the service will admit, in order to create a spirit of emulation amongst them ; we should then make good officers, and retain the dominion of the seas; if, on the other hand, the ships are kept weakly manned, and constantly iu port, the officers will be no better than those brought up in mereliant- meu, and we most cer- tainly shall be defeated in the first onset, and the country ruined. It was observed in the House of Lords, that the Com- mons would make no difficulty in voting men, if asked for. The government incur a great responsibility in not asking for men, and a fearful responsibility in not even employing those voted by Parliament, particularly now, when, besides the immense force kept up by Russia, the Americans in Congress have unanimously declared their right to the boundary of 1783, and the French are sending a powerful force into the Gulpli of Mexico, which force is watched by a commodore in a ship at Jamaica, unfit to go to sea. In writing this letter to your lordship, 1 beg to assure you I have no other feeling than for the honour and safety of the country, which I think are in danger, and I assure your lordship our present defenceless state is talked of in many circles, and I wish to bring it under your consideration. Whether you will take this in good part or not, I cannot tell. I assure you I am a friend to the present ministry, and I wish to remain so, but, as a naval officer, seeing our danger, I think it my duty to point it out, and I do it to your lordship because you are the foreign minister, because I have the honour of your acquaintance, and because you are the best judge of the state of our foreign relations. I have the honour to be, your lordship's obedient servant, CHARLES NAPIER. Merchistoun Hall, Horn Dean, Sept. 12, 1838. ANTI- CORN- LAW LECTURES. iri: ou 1 ntv : half the marines, • n. The government As the men come forward, di and up their pi id's with able and the R. Kinl of Admiralty would then be able'to tell tin country with confidence that a powerful fleet could he ex peditioutty equipped, because, on the first alarm, one watch from the ships in commission could be instantly discharged into sin equal number of demonstration ships, and the ma- rines ol both he; ug completed to the war establishment, the navy would be at once doubled, ami thus having a good ground woik, the newly- entered men would be easily taught Win re. is, at present, even should men come voluntarily forward, and work with nil their hearts and souls, and fit out a fleet Willi '. lie expedition the government anticipates, This week Mr. Paulton lias been lecturing in Birming- ham, against the corn laws. The first lecture was delivered on Monday evening, in the Town- hall, and was attended by a great number of highly respectable gentlemen. JOSHUA SCHOLEFIELD, Esq., M. P., on being called to the chair, was vehemently cheered, after which he addressed the meeting in a spirited introduction of the lecturer. He said, before they entered upon the business of the evening, be hoped they would excuse him if he said a lew words respect- ing the iutamous laws which they were that evening met to hear denounced. They needed not the talents of the gen- tleman who was about to address them, to convince them of the injury the country sustained from the corn laws. It was quite clear to them that a more cruel, hard hearted, and iniquitous law never entered the mind of man ( cheers). Nothing could be conceived more truly horrible than for to tax the food, the essential food of man ( hear, hear). It was a tax the more iniquitous, because it piessed with peculiar severity upon the poor man. The rich man, when he sat down to his table, bad placed before him btead and meat and all the luxuries of life, and lie could make a selection of his food by substituting one tiling better than another ; but the poor man could not do so. lie oftentimes had nothing to eat but bread, and not a sufficient quantity ol that ; and could there be anything more cruel than to tax the only means of subsistence he possessed? ( Applause.) The advocates for a repeal of the corn laws were accused of selfish motives. It was said that the manufacturing population sought only their own interests, fegardless of the ii. terests of the agriculturalists. Than that charge nothing could be more untrue. They felt equally for all classes in distress; and why not ? Were they such simpletons as not to know that the happiness of one class depends upon that of the other? ( Hear, hear.) He knew that the agricultural labourers were'in deep distress, and often endured greater privations than the manufacturing labourers. Many mecha- nics could earn frjm twenty shillings to twenty- five shillings per week, and they had no more to pay for their bread than the labourers who only received six or seven shillings a week. Only think of the agricultural labourer, with a wife arid three or four children, paying the present high price for bread out of his miserable wages. The fact was, one of the great evils of the bread tax was, that it inflicted misery upon all classes. There was nothing further from his wish than a desire to destroy the farmers. It was not that class who would be injured by a repeal of the corn laws. If any injury was to arise, it would be only to those who could and ought to bear it. fie meant the landed proprietors ( bear, bear). It was the intention of the gentleman who bad convened that meeting, to establish an Anti- Corn- Law Association in Birmingham. Tney would not, however, be confined to the repeal ol the bread tax. Their object was to procure the repeal of all taxes upon human food, ( applause) and many and oppressive they were. How widely different was the conduct of the lulers of other coun- tries from that of England, with respect to the neces- saries of life. In Switzerland they had a fundamental law, which says, that under no circumstances could food be taxed—( hear, hear)— and so it ought to be in every coun- try. It was monstrous to tax the support of human life. In point of self- interest nothing was more impolitic. By preventing corn from coming into England, they prevented foreigners from taking our manufactures; and the conse- quence wa « , that everyday furnished additional proof of the decay of British manufacture. ( Hear, iietir.) Taking the corn laws altogether, they were, without exception, the greatest curse that ever was inflicted upon any country. ( Loud cheers, and cries of— universal suffrage, that's what we want.) They well knew that he ( Mr. Scholefield) was an advocate tor universal suffrage, and every other measure having for its object the good of the people. ( Hear, hear.) Still it was a fact, that there were many present wdio were not for universal suffrage, and they must not tiy to force the measure down the throats of those men. They must reason wiili them, and try, by all rational means in their power, to induce tliern to go for universal suffrage; at the same time, they could not but feel thankful for their efforts to get rid of such a dreadful evil as that of the corn laws. Without further remarks, he begged leave to introduce to them Mr. Paulton. Mr. PAULTON then came forward, and was received with applause, after which he delivered a very long and able lecture, which occupied nearly two hours and a half in the delivery, and was listened to with great attention, and at various times interrupted with applause. The lecturer went into a lengthened history of the origin and progress of prohibitions against foreign corn ; and in the most lucid and satisfactory mariner showed their operation on the com- fort of the people of Great Britain, and ou the manufactures of the country. We regret that owing to the very great length of the report, as well as ati expressed desire on the part of the lecturer, that the effect of bis add lefts should, in other towns, not be injured by previous publicity in a news- paper, we are unable to go into any detail upon the subject. At the conclusion of the lecture, Mr. T. C. Salt rose to propose a vote of thanks to Mr. Paulton, in the course of which, in his usual happy style, he complimeu etl the lec- turer, and the gentlemen by whom he was surrounded, in a strain of excellent good humour. He said, he had very great pleasure in moving the thanks of the meeting to the very able lecturer whom they had heard. The lecture had certainly surpassed anything that he could have expected, particularly in one respect— its true Radical principles. The lecturer had shown them, from all history, that ex- clusive legislation had been the great bane of society. ( Hear, hear.) Tiiey could not but thank him for expos- ing the infamy of the system of the corn law monopoly, and he really thought there could not be a difference of opinion as to the justice or propriety ol thanking the lec- turer for his very valuable information. lie thought it would be unbecoming the dignity of the people to sue for lor, iu anything like terms of supplication, those rights to which they were entitled, iu a removal of tile burdens which they suffered, but that they should demand the power of protecting themselves. lie hoped their excellent lec- turer and the gentlemen around him would abandon any lit: le meashre, such as the agitation of tlie corn laws, and throw theais- Ives at once into tile grand ngit ilion that was then going on thiougluut tlie kingdom. 1' liey were aware tha'-. there wa- a great and mighty agitation going on, aid lie did not Hunk ii, at It was worthy of their great intl lence, and zeal, an I ;.; rr orisin, to confine themselves to that one little simple point of relief. The lecturer had only shown them on.' ••> it. 1 : r he ( Mr. Salt) could show them many others. Teeie had hardly been, for many years past, one single act or ' • cure that V. MS not an act of injury and oppress' jii ago r. » t the people. Tile people with whom he was actio,., had left the coni la. vs fiir in the rear; 11 icy had dejnaiideil a lull a: i<) c^ op'ofe justice.^ ( Cheers.) He t'r; rth. 1 ::-.-\ v agitation — it alfordt.' 1 him great c.< m fort lo see them, am! he was sure the p; > pl ' would receive the : i evith everv degree ol kindness and cordiality. 1 From the atlmiinbh; lecture he had heard— the real, good, genuine Radical lecture— he was inclined to hope that those gentle- men would not be too violent. ( Loud laughter.) lie I really hoped they would not go too far. ( Renewed I laughter.) Still, he feared they might be induced to ad- S vance rather lapidly, hi causi? he defied any mortal mail to ; avoid the coiieltxion that all the grievances to whicli the ! • 1 ' d directed their attention that evening, had :•, exclusive legislation. The legislation of the had rlone i etui r intent i si ati on. and they must put down the le- f the aristocracy. If there was any gentleman there who !: a, i sic; tat his post he thought that alter the lee- tu-: c they iiad received that evening, he must have expe- rienced such a rousing as would require nil the coolness and caution of those who had been long awake, to prevent him from rushing into acts of violence. ( Laughter.) Since he came into that hall, a gentleman put into his hand a little bit of paper, on which was written the words— We shall get the repeal by return of post. He hoped they might g(; t it— at all events, it showed that there was a strong anx lety felt by some worthy gentleman upon the subject, and that anxiety could not but lead to a very comfortable bit of agitation. He was also exceedingly happy to find that the gentlemen connected with the new movement bad invited his ( Mr. Suit's) friends, the ladies, to attend the lecture. He was now sheltered from the reproach of having called out the women from their homes to indulge in politics. ( Hear, hear.) There were the women iu a body. He thought the lecturer and his friends ought to be very thank- ful to him lor having organised the ladies for them, and he hoped in future he should never be taunted with having called the good women from their homes. ( Cheering.) Mr. DOUGLAS seconded the resolution. He said they must not expect from him such a speech as they had just heard from Mr. churchwarden Salt. He rose merely to - econd the vote of thanks to the honourable gentleman to whom they were so much indebted for the facts he had brought before them, and thier very judicious and logical application. He would just merely mention two facts, which, from their private nature, could not have come under the lecturer's notice, and which would go to show the operation of the corn laws upon the commerce of England. Two or three years ago their excellent friend, Mr. Muntz, who exported extensively to the continent, sent some printed calicoes to Constantinople. He received an answer from his agent, that if he could not sell at a lower " figure" they would not find a market, as goods of that description could be purchased cheaper at Kalouga, near Moscow. Another fact had been mentioned in his hearing that night. A gentleman in the gallery near him had lately received a letter from his son in Russia; in which be writes to say, that ail acquaintance of his had gone to a certain part of the country to assist an American company in the erection of an extensive mill, the entire of the machinery of which had been exported from America! Heie was an American company establishing manufactures iu Russia, and bringing with them from America the very steam engine which had been the pride and boast of England, for the puipose of working it. One other fact on this subject, and he had done. Four or five months ago, a gentleman applied to a German house here for information. He told them that he had been dealing for some time in a capital article in the button line— mark that— which he sold in the London market with a profit of 25 per cent; " but," said he, " it is made in Germany, and I get it through Paris, and I would like, as you have extensive connections in Germany, to re- ceive it through you from the first hand." Here, then, was semi- civilised Russia supplying Constantinople, or what might be virtually called the Asiatic market, with articles of which England had for many years the principal manu- facture ; here was America supplying the continental market with machinery, of which England had for many years had the exclusive manufactuie; and, lastly, here was Germany, by the greater cheapness of its coin, actually competing with us in the English market. He left these plain facts to their serious consideration. In respect to the resolution before them, he most cordially, seconded it; be- cause, whether the lecturer arriveil at the conclusion which he ( Mr. I).) and his friend, Mr. Salt, had done, or not, he was sure the honourable gentleman would prove a valuable coadjutor in the cause. The vote of thanks was then put, and carried with great applause. [ Mr. Paulton's second lecture took place on Thursday. The lecture, and the subsequent discussion, we have noticed iu another placc.— E. B. J.] PORTSMOUTH JUNCTION RAILWAY.— It appears that, after leaving a small sum wherewith to pay the expenses of winding up the concern, the committee of this railway are enabled to make a return of 21. 7s. 6d. per share out ol the deposit of 3/. per share. RAILWAY ACCIDENTS.— Since the opening of the Liver- pool and . Manchester Railway, little more than eight years ago, five millions of passengers have passed along the line; and out of this immense number only two pa- sengers have lost their lives by accident. LORD NORBURY AND MR. O'CONNJJLL.— When Mr. O'Connell was urged by hisjriends in Ireland to follow Sir Robert Peel, for the purpose of demanding that satisfaction which be was precluded from receiving during Sir Robert's remaining in office, he proceeded to London, while Sir Robert waited tor linn at Calais ; but during his stay iu the metropolis, he talked so much about the nature ol his errand, that he was apprehended and taken before - Mr. Birnie, who bound him over to keep the peace, which he effectually did by returning to Dublin, without further seeking Sir Robert Peel. Just after this Air. O'Connell was arguing a case of nisi before Lord Norbury, who always shut bis eyes when O'Connell spoke, and he this day kept them so firmly closed that the lawyer, believing him to be really asleep, lost his temper, and exclaimed, " - My lord, my lord, I am afraid you do not apprehend me." His lordship's eyes open < 1 iu a moment, as he replied, " Nobody so easily apprehended as Mr. O'Connell, when he wishes to be? ORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS. MR. WESTON. SIR,— I shall feel much obliged to you if you will allow tire few remarks whicli are contained in this note, to appear in your next publication, in order to correct two errors, which no doubt have, by accident, crept into your last week's paper in reference to myself. In your report of tlie proceedings of the council of the Political Union, on Tuesday, the 20th instant, you mention my name amongst the names of those coun- cillors who entered the room amidst the cheering and acclamations of tlie meeting assembled, and it is well known to yourself, and to the council, that I have not, for a long time, had the honour of belonging to their number, although I am still a member of the Political Union. I am the move anxious that this matter should be explained, in order to correct a false rumour which lias lately been put in circulation in St. Martin's ward, no doubt by some Tory, that I am a disciple of Mr. Feargus O'Connor; and I wish my fellow townsmen to be dis- tinctly informed and assured, as I now aasure them, that 1 am decidedly opposed to Messrs. O'Connor and Stephens; and I think that however sincere tliey may feel in their friendship for the working classes, that the course they pursue is such as the people's greatest ene- mies would wish to be pursued, in order to bring the just and righteous cause of the unenfranchised millions into public hatred and contempt. The other error to which I have alluded is in the re- port cf a meeting of burgesses of St. Peter's ward, held at Mr. Gilbert's, the Mogul Tavern, Bartholomew- street, on Monday, the 19th inst., in which you have inserted the name of Mr. Watson in tead of mine. I am, sir, yours respectfully, Tiios. WESTOX. TThe errors alluded to were merely typographical.— E. B. J.] PHRENOLOGY. THE NEW STREETS. a; isioer gislatioi SIR,— When I compare my examination of the dif- ferent suggestions of the surveyors to the commissioners, on the subject of opening and widening the approach to and from the railroads, I can, from my own view, say, that if the commissioners are at all disposed to blend tho removing of great and public nuisances, as well as improve the neighbourhood, I am convinced that it cannot be done more effectually, than by applying it to Park- street, into Digibeth ; for if there is a street that calls upon the authorities to remove and widen, it is f FILTH, as well h: in that dila- certainly Park- street. It is the Best i as of iniquity. The buildings also hi pidated and'tmabling- down' stale, it this street, rather tjiaa where the Lu purchase are more the t that i to without additional As this street is Such t bourhood of Digbcth, best situations for r. ppi seriously hope that tbo them to commence tin: : vii to eft'oBtthis expense of got crying luiisnn lesideratUM,; a' to the n? i )! T as one of • • road, I do ra eh to tlie rail- ro nnmijSiouen' fund will allow Yours, sir, AN OLD INHABITANT. Birmhiglian), ITow- slrcet, ?' ov. - 2% le-' JC;. SIR,— A friend has forwarded me a copy of your paper of the 24 th inst., containing Dr. Andrew Combe's article ou the subject of my late lectures. I have been engaged every evening this week in a public discussion on Socialism or Owenism, so that it was impossible for me to reply to it in time for your next publication. Will you do me the favour to" insert this, and next week I shall trouble you with the reply. In haste, your most obedient servant, JOHN BHINDLEV. Stourbridge, 29th of Nov., 183 3. ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH- YARD. To tlie One Thousand Memorialists and others, lately interested in tlie preservation of the walks in St. Philip's church- yard. It is with great hesitation that I venture to address you on this subject, because, as a non- resident, I wish not to concern myself in a purely local matter; and because, if you are satisfied with the proposed arrange- ment, I, as the agent of your wishes, shall be equally content. However, circumstanced as I am, it is my duty to lay before you the following details. The proposal is, for the public to give up an area, of perhaps three times the extent of footpath, for six hundred yards of grave yard, which is to be thrown open to the street; and that the highway- rate should be chargcd with the payment of 2,500?., for defraying the expenses of taking down the whole of the present outer wall of the church- yard, and replacing it with an open iron palisading. The public will thus sacri- fice the present promenade round the church- yard, which is useful, chiefly for recreation, and in its stead obtain a foot path beside the church- yard, from the rectory gate to the end of Temple- street, and a consi- derable width added to the carriage road, particularly at the turning opposite Needless alley; an improve- ment, undoubtedly, of great public value. The 2,5001, is to be intrusted to the churchwardens of St. Philip's, who have guaranteed fully to complete these alterations. In the absence of all account, it is impossible to say, whether the whole of this amount, or more or less, will be required, in replacing the present wall with the proposed palisading, or whether any aid has been afforded by the ground landlords, whose adjacent property is likely to be considerably benefitted by tjlie improvement. Application has recently been made to the board of church commissioners in London, for an order to stop tip all tlie outer walks, except that beside the Blue School, in consequence of those already obtained proving defective. As the organ of a committee of gentlemen who ac- tively interested themselves to protect the public rights, I had, some time before, presented to the same board a memorial, praying that no steps might be taken in the matter without giving a lull opportunity to those interested to make their case known, which the board consented to do. And now they have writ- ten to me to state, that they have been requested to mak9 the order to which I have alluded ; and Mr. Barker, as the agent of the promoters of that request, has also written to me to withdraw the memorial which I presented. In order, gentlemen, that I may acquit myself with honour in this matter, I beg leave to lay these facts before you, with this simple addition, that though I am unwilling to take any part that may influence your minds oil the subject, I am not the less ready, when I am in town, cheerfully to give any assistance required, in taking charge of any representation you may deem advisable to submit to tlie church commis- sioners. I beo-, therefore, respectfully to inform you that un- less, within a reasonable time, I shall receive some expression of your sentiment*, I shall intimate to the hoard that no further proceedings will be taken to sup- port the memorial presented by me. I am, gentlemen, your most obedient servant, CHARLES LLOVO. November 26th, 1838. NATIONAL RENT— PHYSICAL FORCE. I have this day, on behalf of the National Rent committee, paid five pounds into the National Provin- cial Bank of Bath, with instructions to pay the same to Messrs. Prescott, Grote, and Co., to the credit of the interim trustees of the National Rent. And I have to add, sir, that it is with feelings of great regret I feel compelled to call your attention to a meeting in Birmingham, lately convened for the purpose of advocating the policy of taking up arms, which, in my opinion, ( as well as in that of my brother Radicals,) is not only premature, but calculated at the present moment to do our noble and righteous cause a most gigantic injury, inasmuch as it will give our reckless enemies a pretext which, they will make to serve them to an undue purpose. Has it not always been a maxim of wise and judici- ous patriots, to advise the reverse of such an expedient ? Simply because their reasoning and judgment assures them, that more can, and always has been effected, by wholesome and moral power, coupled with an inflexible spirit, than by physical force, which, more or less, has always been accompanied with cala- mities too direful to contemplate. . ' The cause of universal liberty, it should be recol- lected, is a high and sacred cause, which theology sanctions, and the Deity himself tolerates— therefore, the man who would, any way, dare check, frustrate, or subvert, the orderly rules of his Divine Providence, is a rebel, not to be trusted, and whose conduct demon- strates that he is too short sighted to discover that the great moral change, now in action, is produced by a portion of the spirit of that Deity, in order to establish a permanent and lasting good, and that his pure spirit is now animating and pervading the minds of all who are men, in order to give birth to great and coming events, which will benefit and increase the happiness of the whole human race— the spiritual, moral, and energetic power of which, not all the powers of dark- ness, with all their Tory agents at their back, will be enabled to repel. Therefore I would say, sir, let it he our province, as thinking men, to curb and discard every principle of an evil tendency, wherever or in whomsoever it may be found. Let us look on al! men with suspicion and distrust, who would presume to advocate a policy which, on sober reflection, they must feel would prove a total ruin to the people's cause ; and, if such are to he found amonst those who call themselves the leaders of the brave and honest Radicals of England, their room, in my humble opinion, is to be preferred to the dangerous and benighted doc- trines they think expedient to promulgate. In short, to s: i lip', 1 should scarcely scruple to pronounce them ' tors or mtnhnrn; he this as it may, their roves them impciivil more by a mistaken zeal ieal and philosophic discretion, think, sir. because I hate thus written either tr condui t than pol That 1 am mm: for this v it both hi; ar with tear, or wish to i Id ill become one win duty ami pleasure to sta brink from c has long sir " v the side ol ugcr, e felt to his poor but worthy fellow cou. ntiyineij, in oVU better their condition, and which I hope to continue to do, so long as life hoids together. And in the hope that the Almighty may add to our strength, stimulate tie, in our just cause, and inspire every virtuous patriot with wholesome courage and discretion to effect poli- tical emanciptiti > o, I have the honour to be, sir, Yours truly and respectfully, WRI£ LIAM YOUNG, Treasurer. Bath, 14, High- street, Nov. 27, 1838. R. K. Douglas, Birmingham. [ The highly respectable writer will see from the report, that no such intention as he mistakingly im- putes to the men of Birmingham, was ever entertained by them.— E. B. J.] THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF CENTRAL COMMITTEE. THE TO THE BURGESSES OF THE BOROUGH OF BIRMINGHAM. FELLOW BURGESSES,— It is with considerable sur- prise that I perceive the dissatisfaction which at present exists among you, in reference to the proposal of fit and proper persons to become town councillors under the charter, which it has been your good fortune to obtain, notwithstanding such strenuous exertions have been made to prevent it, and I would beg your calm cocsideration of the advice I now beg to offer you. The committee, who have laboured long and zeal- ously in endeavouring to procure the charter of incor- poration, and have, " through good report and through evil report," pursued their labours with unwearied dili- gence, have had the satisfaction to find their exertions crowned with success, and in further endeavouring to promote the good work, have recommended and sub- mitted to your notice a list of gentlemen, calculated in every respect to perform the duties of town councillors — men of reform principles and business- like habits. Some of you have construed this, their recommenda- tion, into a desire, on their parts, to thrust men upon you against your inclination, if not against your in- terests, and have been fed away by some would- be councillor, or Tory in disguise, with the plausible pre- text of electing " known men of integrity and responsi- bility, personally acquainted and identified with the wants and wishes of the various wards," as if, forsooth, those who have been recommended to you are deficient of such qualifications. The committee, doubtless, do not consider that they have framed a list which would meet the views of all of you; but, allow me to ask, " Is it not, as a whole, as good a list as could be nominated ?" The suggestion of persons to fill the office of town councillors, must emanate somewhere. Who so proper as those who have worked hard to procure the charter? You say the committee have nominated them from among their own body. Who so proper as those who have pursued " the even tenor of their way," when all the malignity and misrepresentation that Tory ingenuity could devise, has been heaped upon them, and who, nevertheless, have been proof against it all ? Is it not a duty you owe to them, to yourselves, and to the town at large", to elect your first councillors from among those who have been the means of your exercising the right to have a voice in the management of your own affairs ? Would it not be dishonourable to elect as your first town councillors those who have had no share in the labours — no share in the anxiety— who have looked upon their exertions, some with lukewarmness, others in opposition — but who now, seeing that the " boat is fairly launched," are desirous of moving on the stream ? Some of you have objected that the individuals re- commended are not residents in the wards to which their names are afiixed, as if it were to be imbued with such a spirit of narrow- mindedness, and so wedded to the particular ward in which they resided, as, if elected, totally to unfit them from considering and acquiescing in measures for the good of the town in general. Re- collect, my friends, the town is divided into wards for your own convenience in electing your councillors; for preventing one class of voters Irom swamping another; and for the purpose of preventing that general con- fusion which would, in a variety of ways, happen, if differently arranged. Allow me, in conclusion, to caution you against the means that are being used to cause a split among you. The Tories are discomfitted, and feel their weakness; and it is only by promoting disunion and discord, that they hope to get a sprinkling of their party in the council. They know that, of themselves, they stand not the shadow of a chance; and, therefore, it is that they ssek to introduce a Tory in conjunction with some half Reformer, or would- be councillor. Recollect the fable of the two dogs- Be not led away by the plausible designs of the enemy, in whatever friendly garb he may assume. Unite, as one man, to elect those who have been recommended to you, and your conquest is complete. A BURGESS. November 29, 1838. aSSOJTTKTMIWn BIRMINGHAM DISPENSARY, NOV, 30.— Sick patients relieved 401; midwifery cases, 23. STATE OF THE WORKHOUSE UP TO NOVEMBER - P. Wo- INFANTS. Men. men. Boys. Girls. Male. Fern. Total. In tho Hrmse 178 202 fi 15 17 IB 436 Admitted since .... 20 < 1 2 1 1 33 flora i n the House 198 211 to 15 18 17 469 Diselifrd. atificoildeil, 32 11 9 2 3 2 5 Total n f each 387 202 8 12 16 12 437 Numberof Cases relieved last week 2,786 Numberof Children in the Asylum... 340 # Of whom 4 men and ] woman died. BIRTHS. Oil Saturday last, at New biggin House, near Newcastle- on- Tyne, the lady of Francis Baring Atkinson, Esq., of a son. On- The 14th ult., at Broadway, Worcestei shir, 1, tlie wife of George Dorrell, labourer, of four children— three living and one dead. MARRIAGES. On Tuesday last, at Aston, by the llev. If. Cliavasse, Ilenry, son ot Mr. Edward Palmer, of Bloomshnry- place, to Ann, youngest daughter ot the late Sir. Win. Wakefield, of Alcester. On Monday last, at Cannon- street Meeting House, liy the ltev. Thomas Swan, Mr. Charles Rosson, to Miss Sybil Bissell, both of this town. On the 26th inst., at the Catholic Chapel, Walsall, by the Rev. ,). Daniel, Mr. John Bloom, to Miss Ann Mace, both of Wolverhampton. On Thursday week, at St. Philip's church, by the Rev. B. Spurred, Mr. Joseph Butler, wine merchant, of New- street, to Miss H'aniet Wright, of Edghaston. On Tuesday week, at Aston, hy the Rev. II. Chavasse, Mr. C. S. Meeke, surgeon, of the Aston. road, to Emma, second daughter of Mr. Porter, of the Bristol- road. On Monday week, at Rowington, hy the Rev. Arthur Gem, Mr. Win. Braubury, to Miss Sarah Saunders, both of Rowington. On Tuesday week, at Nuneaton, by the Rev Mr. King, Mr. Charles Bullock, builder, of High. street, Warwick, to Miss Mury Header, of Attleborough. DEATHS On Thursday last, at her residence, Harborne Lodge, near Birmingham, aged 78. Mrs. Ann Sheldon, widow of the Rev. ChrrleB Justinian Bayn- ford, and niece of Thomas Sheldon. Est]., formerly of Abherton Hull, in the county of Worcester, in compliance with whose will she assumed the surname of Sheldon, instead of Baynslord. On Monday last, aged 89, after u severe affliction, deeply regretted, Sarah, wife of Mr. William Clilt, of Great O i Sunday last. Sarah, wife of Joseph Ashmore, of Union Teirace, Vauxhall- rond, aged 05 years. On Monday hi- t, sincerely regietted hy her family and friends, Eizihetb, wife ol Richlird Smith, Est] , ol Gor- nall. On Saturday last, in the 70 h year of- her nse, Ilannab, rel et of Air. Thomas Haddis, thimble manufacturer, o: Grea". Charles- street. On Monday last, aged 76, much respected, Sarah, wife of Mr. Joseph Tay lor, ol this town. On the 2- ftli ult., ot typhus fever, nt Liverpool, Mr, Unbelt Tongue, late of Dudley, aged 57, a truly honest On Saturday last, in hi. year, Mr. V'z '. of Livery- Oo Friday w. reV, at liar » 1oW, ii- ir IM ri:! j: e. Edwen!, son of the late Mr. Richard Jones, of Partington, in this county. On the I- I'll Oct., deeply regretted by Ins family and cpn- hcxions, John Asliton, Esq., of Biirnfield House, netic Manchester. Ou the 14th July last, nt Ogia, East Indies, in bis 21st year, Robert Henry, eldest son of - Mr. Henderson, of 62, New- street, in this town. On the 15: h October, in New Yoik, U. S., Mr. John Ah bou, upholsterer, formerly of this town, aged 65. On tho 2- tth n't., after five days' illness, Mr. James Stevenson, ot Milk-"- tree?, in this town. On the llili ult,, at Hund'sworth, in his 37tb year, Mr, Joseph Adams. 8 THE BIRMINGHAM JOURNAL, N O V E M B E R 5* 4. 288 LONDON GAZETTES. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28. DECLARATIONS OF INSOLVENCY. WILLIAM BURCIi, calico printer, Upper Clapton, Middlesex. THOMAS REYNOLDS, clothes salesman, Chipping Ongar, Es- wx. BANKRUPTCY SUPERSEDED. BALPH STOPFORD, hat manufacturer, Ardenshaw, Lancashire. BANKRUPTS. Bankrupts to surrender at the Court of Commissioners, Basing kail- street, when not otherwise expressed. 3 CHARLES ODLIN, jun., mercer, Stamford, December land Janu- ary 4, at the Bankrupts' Court. Sols. Messrs. Willis, Bower, and Willis, Tokenhouse. yard. Pet. Cr. William Tate, Thomas James Henry Ticked, and John Treacey, Cheapside, warehouse- men. Seal. November 21. THOMAS KING, bookseller, Southampton, December I and Janu- ary 4, at the George Inn, Southampton. Sots. Messrs. Jenkins and Abbott, New Inn, Strand; and Mr. Edwards, Southampton. jPet. Cr. George Brown, Compton, Sussex, builder. Seal. Octo- ber 29. JAMES HADDON, JOHN CLARK, and JOHN PORTER, mer- chants, Liverpool, December 10 and January 4, at the Clarendon- rooms, Liverpool. Sols. Messrs Lowes, Garey, and Sweeting, Southampton- buildings, Chancery- lane; and Mr. North, Liver, pool. Pet. Cr. John Brooks and Edward Pein, Manchester, calico printers. Seal. November 14. JOSEPH TRATT, plumber, Bemers. street, Oxford- street, Decern, ber 5 and January 4, at the Bankrupts' Court. Sol. Mr. Lacking, ton, Ironmonger- lane. Pet. Cr. David Jonathan, Beak- street, Regent- street, builder. Seal. November 20. JOSEPH POLYBLANK MORTIMER, cabinetmaker, Devonport, December 5 aud January 4, at Elliott's Hotel, Devonport. Sols. Mr. Surr, Lombard- street; and Mr. Elworthy, Plymouth. Pet. Cr. John Edward Elworthy, Plymouth, gent. Seal. Novem. ber 12 JOSEPH GUIBERT and MARY EVANS, jewellers, St. James's, place, Clerkenwell, December 4and January 4, at the Bankrupts' Court. Sols. Messrs. Robinson and Co., Charterhouse- square. Pet. Cr. William Taylor Abud, St. James's- walk, Clerkenwell. refiner. Seal. November 22. RICHARD WEBB, grocer, Tooley- street, Soutliuark, December 6 and January 4, at the Bankrupts' Court. Sol. Mr. Collins, Cres- cent- place, Bridge- street, Blackfriars. Pet. Cr. David Power> 47, High- street, Whitechapel, cheesemonger. Seal. Nov. 16. { SOLOMON JACOBS, furrier, Great Prescot- street, Goodman's, fields, November 28 and January 4, at the Bankrupts' Court. Sols. Messrs. Kearsey, Hughes, and Thomas, Leadenhall. street. Pet. Cr. Louis Joseph Pasno, Joseph Michael Pasno, and Jacob Joseph JPasno, Finsbury. circus, diamond merchants. Seal, November 19 DIVIDENDS. J, BENJAMIN, Jewry- street, Aldgate, watch manufacturer, De- cember 8. 3E. P. EDGLEY, Southborough, Kent, victualler, Decembers. J. LYNEY, jun., Limehouse, sail maker, December 8. J. A. NA1NBY, Blackfriars- road, dealer in tobacco, December 14. R. and J. P. ROBSON, Newcastle- upon- Tyne, builders, De. cember 19. J. W. COOK, Dover, woollen draper, January 1. J. HART, Edwardstone, Suffolk, maltster, December 21. ft. SORSBY, Sheffield, innkeeper, December 17. J. W. and R. WAKEFORD, Andover, Hampshire, bankers, De. cember 17. W. ROTHERY, Worttey, Yorkshire, clothier, December 17. T. CL A UGH TON, Haydock- lodge, Lancashire, salt manufacturer, December 17. G. MASSEY, Conglegton, Cheshire, plumber, December 20. S, FOX, Sheffield, ironmaster, December 17. CERTIFICATES, DECEMBER 14. S. Balsdon, South Molton- street, tailor— J. Smith, Salford, Lanca- Bliire, plumber— J. Gilbert, Regent- street and Paternoster- row, bookseller— J, Senior, Hereford, cabinetmaker, PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED. R. Langford and J. Elliot, Sraithfield- market, cattle salesmen— J. aad E. Ackroyd, Bradford, Yorkshire, woolstaplers— Ford and Robinson, Norwich, brush makers— J. Tompsett and H. Croft, Deans and Piddinghoe, Sussex, farmers— T. Jones and W. and J. Nicholson, Liverpool, law stationers— T. Rowley and W. Burges Liverpool, pawnbrokers— Christopherson and Clementson, Liver- pool, ironmongers— T. J. Fenton and H. Cullum, Barbican, window glass merchants, and Albion- wharf, Blackfriars, « oal merchants- Griffin and Surridge, Romford, Essex, attorneys— N. Partridge and Co., Bowbridge, Gloucestershire, dyers— W. and W. Barton, Pan. ton. street, Haymarket, or elsewhere, butchers— J. and H. Chambers, Ashton- under- Line, tailors— T. Wetlierell and T. S. Dibble, Os- Miotherley, Yorkshire, grocers— J. Somerville and W. Brass, New- castle- upon- Tyne, common brewers— Webster, Hewitt, and Wetton, Manchester, coach builders— Gray and Middleton, Walsall, Stafford- shire, pawnbrokers— J. G. and Sir F. Booth, Brentford, and Cow- • roas- street, WestSmithfield, distillers. ASSIGNMENTS. Martin Joseph Hiscox and Caroline Peacock, Sudbury, drapers. William Skan, Chipping Norton, linen draper. James Thompson, Lancaster, coach maker. George Wade, Garnet- bridge, near Kendal, bobbin manufacturer. Thomas Winder, Lancaster, ironfounder. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27. DECLARATIONS OF INSOLVENCY. SAMUEL PAUL BAGHOTT, Britannia- street, Iloxton, book, stiler. SAMUEL HOLMES, Camden- street, Bethnal- green, brickmaker and builder. WILLIAM GRANT, Haymarket, clock and watch maker. BANKRUPTS. ROBERT ENGLISH, Oxford. street, grocer, December 3 and January S, at the Bankrupts' Court. Sols. Messrs. Frankliam an d Dixon, Basinghall- street. Pet. Cr. Edmund English and Joseph Tassaud, jun., Bath, upholsterers. Seal. November 22. EDWIN and JOHN HEATH, Totnes, Devonshire, linen drapers December 12 and January 8, at the Star Inn, Exeter. Sols. Messrs Blake and Lewis, Essex- street, Strand ; and Mr. Preswell, Tot- nes. Pet. Cr. Samuel Heath, Totnes, blacksmith. Seal. Oc- tober 29 JAMES HORNER, Newport, Monmouthshire, leather seller and shoe maker, December 10 and January 2, at the Commercial- yooms, Bristol. Sols. Messrs. Hicks and Braikenridge, Bartlett's- buildings; and Mr. Hinton, Bristol. Pet. Cr, Charles Foley, Bristol, currier. Seal. November 21. ANNE STILES, 84, Gower- street, Bedford- square, boarding and lodging house keeper, December 5 and January 8, at the Bank- rupts' Court. Sols. Messrs. Walter and Pemberton, Symond's- inn. Vet. Cr Daniel Fielding, Itosoman- street, butcher. Seal. November 26. DIVIDENDS. S. WILLIAMS, Finsbury- square, merchant, December 20. W. and F. MANNING, New Bank- buildings, West India merchants, December 19. € J. MARTIN, Oxford. street, builder, December 18. HANSON, Fleet- street, aud Bell's- buildings, Salisbury. square, cutler, December 18. II. LEE, Down- street, Piccadilly, and Motcomb- street, Belgrave square, saddler, December 19. R. MOWER, Shorediteh, woollen draper, December 19. A. KNOX, Maddox- street, Hanover- square, tailor, December 19. B. ROBINSON, Cross- lane, St. Mary- at- hill, coal factor, De. cember ly. J. HOLLO WAY, Bracknell, Berkshire, grocer, December 18. T. SH A DRAKE, jun., Hope- wharf, Cominercial- road, and Salmon' 5- lane, coal merchant, December 18. J. WINDER, Little May's. buildings, Bedfordbury, tobacconist, December 18. J. EWBANKE, Crawford. street, Marylebone, draper, Dec. 18. J. HUMPHRIES, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, victualler, Dec. 18. J. WOOLLETT, Gould- square, merchant, December 18. G. HARVEY, Springfield, Essex, carpenter, December 18. D. RID DICK, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, tea dealer, Dec. 18. G. SUGGETT, Barbican, merchant, December 19. 0. and W. Iti LAND, Savage- gardens, corn factors, December 18. B. and It WALLIS, Black wall, ship builders, December 20. C; PALMER, Russell- street, Bermondsey, brewer, December 18. J. HOOK, Nicholas- lane, general merchant, December 18. J. COLLETT, Bishopsgate- street- within, merchant, December 18. Si HOADLEY, New Bond- street, Hanover. square, coach maker, December 20. . HELLYEIt, St. John- street, West Smithfield, general tool ware- houseman, December £ 0. €. RICHARDSON, Limehouse, timber merchant, December 20. W. LONG, Warminster, Wiltshire, ironmonger, December 15. J. LONDON, Stud ley, Warwickshire, victualler, December 19. J. WELLL, Duns tew, Oxfordshire, tailor, December 22. W. FRENCH, Heaton Norris, Lancashire, cotton manufacturer, December 22. W. JUDD, sen., Banbury, Oxfordshire, carrier, December 22. W. SMITH, Swarkestown Lowes, Derbyshire, dealer, Dec. 24. W. POWELL, Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham, spade manufactu- rer, December 22. j. N. SIMPSON, Bridlington, Yorkshire, surgeon, December 21. W. PEACE, Leamington Priors, Warwickshire, builder, Dec. 20. JM. SHARP, Thornton, Yorkshire, worsted piece manufacturer, December 20. CERTIFICATES, DECEMBER 18. J. Holme, Whiston, Lancashire, stone mason— S. Woods, Man. Chester, Manchester warehouseman— J. Lester, Derby, shoe manu- facturer— D. Davis, Merthyr Tydvil, Glamorganshire, linen draper — W. Greenwood, Farriugdon- street, linen draper. PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED. W. Hill and R. Hopson, Cheltenham, plumbers— F. C. Oldfieldand C. S. Bodley, Wigmore- street, Cavendish- square, milliners— Mills • and Jones, Stafford, booksellers— Morison, Maddox, and Co., Wat. ling- street, warehousemen— Hill aud Davison, Tottenham- court New- road, and New- road, organ builders— J. C. Kelly and W. H. Mason, Hounds'ditch, printers — L. Jonas and Co., Fenchurch- street, merchants — G. J. Reid and VV. Monk, Lower Grosvenor- stveet, Hanover- square, tailors— W. Brunsden and J. Lewis, coal merchants — J. Moore and Co., Liverpool, wine merchants— Peake and Astle, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, milliners — Horsfall aud Sutcliffe, Haworth, Yorkshire, worsted manufacturers— Edgar and West, Weston- super- Mare, Somersetshire, attorneys— W. H. Wood and R. M'Kinlay, Crutchedfriars, wine merchants— M. Ruddle and M. E. Hole, Bath, baby linen warehouse keepers— Higson and Gee, Bol- ton- le- Moors, Lancashire, common brewers— E. Pickles, W. Hurt- ley, and W. Jackson, Enfield, Lancashire, corn dealers ( so far as re. gards W. Hurtley and W. Jackson) — W. Broaekes and H. C. Har- ris, Regent- place, City- road, surgeons. ASSIGNMENTS. James Sherratt, Liskeard, grocer. Henry Charles Sturla, Seyinour- street, Euston- square, china dealer. LONDON MARKETS. prices of this day sc'nnight, best samples being sold at 30s. per im. perial quarter. Oats Is. per quarter higher for all descriptions. Beans the turn dearer. Boiling Peas Is. per quarter higher. In grinding less doing. IMPORTS INTO GLOUCESTER From the 22nd to the 2~ th inst. CORN EXCHANGE, MONDAY, Nov. 26.— Wheat, Essex Red, new 6( is to 08S ; flue, 70s to 73s ; old, — S to — s; white, new, 70s to 7rs i tine, 76* to 78 s; superfine, 78ato81s; old, — 8 to — a.— Itye, 32s to 40s.— Barley, 32s to 36 » ; tine, 37a to 38 a; superfine, — B to — s.— Malt, 50s to 56s; tine, 58s to 60s.— Peas, Hog, 87s to 38s j Maple, 41s to 43a; white, 40s to 48s ; Boilers, 50s to 53s Beans, small, 36s to 42s; old, 42a to 44a; Ticks, 30s to 36a; old, 37a to 40s; Harrow, 38s to 40s.— Oats, feed, 21s to 24s ; line, 26s to 28a! Poland, 24a to '.: 6a; tine, 28a to 29a; Potatoe, 29s to 31a ; tine, 32s to33s.— Bran, per quarter, 8s0d to9s0d.— Pollard, line, per do 148. to 20s. GENERAL AVEUAGEPRICEOFBitiTtsnCoRN FORTHE WEEK ENDING Nor. 17, ; 1838— Wheat, 73s lOd ; Barley, 04s 3d; Oats, 23s 8d; Rye, 39s 3d ; Beans, 41s Od ; Peas, 42s 8d. DUTY ON FOREIGN CORN FOR THE PRESENT WEEK.— Wheat, 13s 8* 11 Barley J13s lOd ; Oats, 13s 9d ; Rye, 15s 6d Beans, Us Od ; Peas 8B Od. PRICE OF SEEDS, NOV. 26.— Per Cwt.— Rei Clover, English, 50s to 65s ; tine, 70s to 80s ; Foreign, 48s to 60s; fine, 65sto70s— White Clover, 50s to COa; tine, « 3s to 70s Trefoil, new, 18s to 21s; fine, 22s to 25s ; old, 16s to2ls.— Trefolium, 8s to 10s ; fine , lis to 13s.— Caraway, English, new, 42s to 46s ; Foreign, 0s to 0s— Coriander, 8s Od to 10s Od. Per Quarter.— St. Foin, 40s to 44s ; fine, 46s to43s ; Rye Grass 28s to 35s; new, 30s to 40s ; Pacey Grass, 40s to45s; Linseed for feeding, 50s to 56s ; tine ,56s to 60s ; ditto for crushing, 40s to 50s.— Caiary, 90s to 95s.— Hemp, 38s to 40s. Per Bushel.— White Mustard Seed, 9s Od tol3s0d; brown ditto 15sOd to ISs ; Tares, 4s 6d to5s Od ; fine liew. EsOd to7s0d. Per Last.— Rape Seed, English, 36U038/; Foreign, 34/ to36f. Wheat. Oats. Barley. Beans. Qrs Qrs Qrs Qrs Coastwise.. Qrs 124Qra Qra Qrs Foreign.... Qrs Qrs Qrs Qrs Peas. Flour. Bye. Vetches. Ireland...... Qrs Sacks Qrs Qrs Coastwise.. Qrs Sacks Qra Qrs Foreign.... Qrs Sacks Ors Qrs OILS Rape Oil, brown, £. 19 0s per ton; Itetinea £ 40 10s Linseed Oil, £ 27 10s; and RapeCake,£ 6 10s.— Linseed Oil > ake £ 14 0s per thousand. HAYANDSTRAW Smitlifietd Hay, 60s0d to 105s Od ; Inferior — sto— s; Clover, 60s to 120s; Inferior — s to — s; Straw, 28s to 35s. Whitechapel.— Clover, 60s to 120s ; new, — s to — s ; second cut,— sto— s; Hay, 80 to 100s ; new ditto, — s to — s ; Wheat Straw, 28s to 34s. Cumberland Fine Upland Meadow and Rye. grass Hay, 110a to 115s; inferior ditto, 95s to 100s ; superior Clover, 120s to 126s ; Straw, 38a to 40s per load of36 trusses. Portman Market. — Coarse heavy Lowland Hay,— Bto — s; new Meadow Hay ,80s to 100s ; old ditto, 100s to 115s; useful ditto, — s to — s; New Cloverditto, 100s tol20s; oldditto, — s to — B ; Wheat Straw, 30B to 38S per load of 36 trusses. SMtTHFlELD, Nov. 26 — To Bink the offal— per8lb.— Beef, 3s 4d to 4s 4d; Best Down and Polled Mutton, 3s lOd to 4s lOd; Veal 4s Od to 5s 4d ; Pork, 4s 2d to 5a 4d ; Lamb, 0s Od to 0s Od. NEWGATEAND LEADENIIALL.— By theCarcaBe.— Beef, 2a lOd to 3s8d; Mutton, 3s Od to 3s 8d ; Veal, 3s 4d to 5s Od ; Pork, 3s 8d to 5a 04 ; Lamb, 0s Od to 0s Od. COUNTRY MARKETS, & c. BIRMINGHAM MARKET. Corn Market, November 29. A short supply of Wheat to this day's market, with a very brisk pale, at an advance of 6d. to 9d. per bushel for all sorts, since this day se'nnight Barley, both malting aud grinding, was plentiful ; and the trade ruled dull, at the rates of last week. No alteration in the value of Oats. Beans and Peas moBtly disposed of at an advance of 3d. to 6d. per bag of 1961bs. WH EAT— permits. s. d. s. d. White 10 4 - 10 10 Red 10 4 — 10 8 Irish 0 0 — 0 0 B A11 LEY— per Imp. Quarter. For Malting 0 0— 00 For Grinding, per 392 » J 32 0 — 34 0 M ALT— per Imperial Bushel. Old aud new 0 0 — 00 OATS— perMlbs. Old 23 0 — 07 0 New 23 0 — 24 H Irish s> 3 6 — 26 6 BEANS — perbag, 10 score gros s. d. s. d Old 16 0 — 17 New 11 6— 15 PEAS— per bag of 3 Bush. Imp FOR BOILING. White 18 0 — 19 6 Grey 16 6— 17 6 FOR GRINDING. per bag of 10 score 15 6 — 16 0 White 16 6 — 17 6 FLOUli— pet sack of- 2Salls. net Fine CO 0 — 62 3 Seconds.... 55 0 — 57 0 The following is the statement in Messrs. Sturge's circular: — PRESENT PRICES OF GRAIN. Birmingham, November 29, 1838. s. d. s. d. WHEAT, English, White, per bush, 1 of 021b. Old English, Red Old Irish, White Red Foreign Red White - —— 10 BARLEY, English, Malting, per Imp. Quarter 3- i 6 Irish . — 0 0 Grinding, per Quarter of 3921bs.,~ « OATS, English, White, per Imperial Quarter Welsh, Black and White, per3121bs. m Irish,( weig! iing41 to421ba.) do- — ( 37to 39Hja.) — do. -— Blacks . do. BEANS, English, Old, per bushel of651bs. New .—— Irish . — .—-— ]' i; AS, Boiling, per Imp. Quarter Grinding, per Quarter o( 392lbs FLOUR, English, Fine, per Sack of2S01bs Seconds —. 31 6 21 0 23 9 24 6 23 6 5 6 4 0 none 0 0 4 10 , 48 0 30 0 60 0 53 0 to 10 10 .. 11 0 .. 10 9 .. 10 10 .. 0 0 .. 0 0 .. 10 4 .. 10 9 .. 38 6 .. 0 0 .. 33 .. 34 0 .. 24 9 .. 27 0 .. 24 6 .. 24 6 .. 5 10 .. 5 2 .. 0 0 .. 5 6 .. 56 0 .. 33 0 .. 65 0 .. 59 0 Gloucester, November 17, 1838. WHEAT, English, White, per Imp. Bushel English, Red .—. Irish, White, perGOlbs nominal Red nominal Old—. nominal BARLEY, English, Mai ting, per Imp. Quarter Irish . none Grinding, per Quarter of 3921bs. OATS, English, White, per Imp. Quarter Welsh, Black and White Irish ( weighing 41 to421bs); per Qr. ( 37 to 301 ba.) . BEANS, English, Old, per Imp. Bushel „ PEAS, Boiling, per Imp. Quarter „ Grinding, per Quarter of 3921bs. „ FLOUR, English, Fine, per sack of2801bs~ Seconds s. d. s. d 9 3 to 9 9 0 0 .. 0 0 8 10 .. 9 3 0 0 .. 0 0 0 0 .. 0 0 0 0 .. 0 0 0 0 .. 0 0 7 6 .. 10 0 33 0 .. 35 0 0 0 .. 0 0 30 0 .. 33 0 22 0 .. 30 0 21 0 .. 22 6 23 0 .. 25 6 21 0 .. 22 6 21 0 .. 22 0 5 0 .. 5 6 4 3 .. 4 6 0 0 .. 0 0 4 6 .. 5 0 44 0 .. 50 0 as 0 .. 31 0 60 0 .. rs 0 55 0 .. 59 0 WORCESTER WEEKLY AVERAGE. Wheat ™ Barley « « Oata Beans Peas Qrs. 1754 . 571 . 237 . 503 . 60 Bush. 4 „ 3 „ 4 - 1 » 0 - s. d. .73 1} . 33 3j . 21 5j . 40 6 . 38 11} Wheat. Barley . Oats Peaa Beans ^ GLOUCESTER WEEKLY AVERAGE. Qrs. Bush. s. d 4 73 4 0 33- 8 0 — 50 8 0 36 11 407 341 680 55 140 Birmingham. November 29, 1838. At Gloucester and Worcester markets on Saturday we had a lively trade in Wheat, at an advance of about 3s. per quarter. Malting Barley plentiful, and unaltered ill value. Grinding leas enquired for. Oats 6d. per quarter dearer. In Beans and Peas no change. During the present week the little new English Wheat offering has beon caught up at from 9s. 8d. to 10s. Cid. per 621bB., as in quality, being about 2s. over the currency of last market day. No improvement can be obtained in malting Barley, and a good many samples are shown. We have not ao much demand for grind- ing parcels. Beans find buyers at former rates, and some prime millers' parcels rater more. Grinding Peas are taken in limited quantities at our quotations. Buyers hold off, rather than submit to the advance of Is. per quar- ter, which is firmly demanded on Oats of all descriptions. At this day's market Wheat sold at an advance of 3s. to 4s, per quarter, some prime parcels having realised lis., and runs 10a. 4d. to lils. 8d. per 621bs. The transactions were only to a limited extent. A rise of Is. per quarter was, in some instances, obtained on malt, jtig Barley early in the market, but the trade closed dull, at the WARWICK, SATURDAY, NTov. 24 — Wheat, per bag, old 29s Od to 30a Od ; new, 28s 0<! to 29a Od ; Barley, per quarter, 30s Od to 34s Od ; grinding, 29s Od to 36i Od ; Oats, 30a Od to 34a Od; New, 25s Od to 27s0d; Peas, per bag, 0B Od to 0s Od ; Beans, 16a Od to 17s Od ; new, 13s Od to 15a Od ; Vetches, 0s Od to 0a Od; Malt, 56s Od to 64s Od per quarter. HEREFORD, Nov. 24— Wheat, per bushel Imperial measure lOsOdto 10s 3d. Ditto, new, per bushel, 10s 4d to 10s 9d. Barley, 4s 2d to 4s 8< 1. Beans, 4s Od to 4a 8d. Peas, 0s Od to 08 Od Vetches, 0s Od to 0s Od. Oats, 3s Od to 0s Od. CHELTENHAM, Nov. 22. — Wheat, 9s Od to 9s 6d per bushe Ditto, red, 8s 9d to 9s Od. Barley, 3s 3d to 4b 3d. OatB, 2b 9d to 4s Od. Beans, 5s 3d to 5a 9d. HOP INTELLIGENCE.— Worcester, Nov. 26.— Prices per cwt.:— East Kent pockets, £ 4 10a. to £ 88s. ; ditto baga, £ 4 4s. to £ 7 10a.; Mid Kent pocketa, £ 3 15s. to £ 8 8a.; ditto bags, £ 3 10s. to £ 7 7s.; Weald of Kent pockets, £ 3 10s. to £ 5 5a. ; Sussex pockets, £ 3 3s. to £ 4 Ins.; Yearlings, £ 2 10s. to £ 4 4s. ; Old £ 0 0s. to £ 0 0a.; Old Olds, 18a. to £ 2 2a. GLOUCESTER SHIP NEWS, From November 23 to November 29. IMPORTS: The Dorothea, from Amsterdam, with 67 tons of oak bark, consigned to 3. W. Hentig— Tilden Smith, London, 124 quar- ters of wheat, Fox, Sons, and Co.; 2 puncheons of gin, ThomaB Mann; 2 hogsheads of wine. Johnsons and Co.; 25 casks of tallow, Francis Mayer; 1 ton of hemp, Brimmell ; general cargo, Gopsil Brown— Newport Trader, Newport, general cargo, Southan and Son — Abeona, Mumbles, 100 barrels of oysters, Southan and Son— Anna Maria, Port Talbot, 33 tons of copper, Southan and Son— Sarah, Swansea, general cargo, Southan and Son— Dolphin, Swansea, 20 tons of pig iron, Southan and Son— William, London, 725 quarters of wheat, Proctor. EXPORTS : The United Friends, for Newport, from M'Cheane and Bartlett— Liverpool, Waterford, 130 tons of salt, Gopsil Brown— Galway, Cardiff, 21 tons of iron, Kendall and Son ; 1S} 6 toss of 6un. dries, Southau and Son— Swift, London, 430 tons of salt, Gopsil Brown— Newport Trader, Newport, 25 tons of flour and sundries, Southan and Son— Hebe, Lydney, Johnsons and Co.— Providence, Minehead, 25 tons of salt, Southan and Son— Economy, Shoreham, 85}£ tona of salt, Gopsil Brown— Abeona, Newport, 17| tons of flour and 2 tons of cheese, Southan and Son— Elizabeth Kidwelly, 88 quar- ters of wheat, J. and C. Sturgc ; 28 tons of salt, Gopsil Brown- Sarah, Swansea, general cargo, Southan and Son. 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PERRY'S PURIFYING SPECIFIC PILLS, price 2s. 9d. and lis. per box, are well known throughout Europe and America, to be the most certain and effectual cure ever discovered, for every stage and symptom of the venereal disease, including gonorha; a, gleets, secondary symptoms, strictures, seminal weakness, deficiency, and all diseases of the urinary passages, without loss of time, confinement, or hindrance from business ; they have effected most surprising cures, not only in recent and severe cases, but when salivation and all other means have failed; and when an early application is made to Messrs. Perry, surgeons, for the cure of a certain disorder, frequently contracted in a mo- ment of inebriety, the eradication is generally completed in a few days; and in the more advanced and inveterate stages of venereal infection, characterised by a variety of painful and distressing symptoms, a perseverance in their plan, ( without restraint in dietor exercise) will insure to the pati- ent a permanent and radical cure. It is a melancholy fact, that thousands fall victims to this horrid disease, owing to the unskilfulness of illiterate men, who, by the use of that deadly poison— mercury, ruin the con- stitution, cause ulcerations, blotches on the head, face, and body, dimness of sight, noise in the ears, deafness, obsti- nate gleets, nodes on the shin bones, ulcerated sore throats, diseased nose, with nocturnal pains in the head and limbs, till at length a general debility and decay of the constitution ensues, and a melancholy death puts a period to their dread- ful sufferings. Messrs. Perry continue to direct their study to those dreadful cases of sexual debility, brought on by an early and indiscriminate indulgence of the passions, frequently ac- quired without the knowledge of the dreadful consequences resulting therefrom, and which not only entail on its vota- ries all tiie enervating imbecilities of old age, and occasion the necessity of renouncing the felicities of marriage, to those who have given way to this delusive and destructive habit, but weaken and destroy all the bodily senses, pro- ducing melancholy, deficiency, and a numerous trn: of nervous affections. In these distressing cases, whether the consequence of such baneful habits, or any other cause, a speedy icstoration to health aud strength may be relied on. Messrs. PERRY and Co., Surgeons, may be consulted, as usual, at No. 4, Great Charles- street, Birmingham; and 23, Slater- street, Liverpool. Only one p rsonal visit is re- quired from a country patient, to enable Messrs. Perry and Co. to give such advice, as will be the means of effecting a permanent and effectual cure, after all other means have pioved ineffectual. Letters for advice, ( post paid) and containing a remit- tance, will be immediately answered. HORSES. LIEUT. JAMES'S BLISTER, used in Her Ma- jesty's Cavalry Regiments, patronised by Major Gen. Sir CHARLES DAR. BTAC, Inspector General of the Cavalry Forces, and so highly eulogised by Professor Coleman in his report to the Adjutant General, has attained a celebrity hitherto unacquired by any similar preparation. Its great and powerful efficacy in all cases where blistering is usually applied, is so well known, that it is unnecessary to repeat the numerous instances of effectual cures; its celebrity has extended through all the great studs kept 011 the continent of Europe; and is well known in North and South Ame- rica, the East and West Indies, and Van Dieman's Land, to which great quantities are annually exported,— the best proof of its invaluable efficacy. Sold by Messrs. BARCLAY and SONS, 95, Farringdon- street, London ; and by all respectable medicine venders. DR. JOHN ARMSTRONG'S LIVER PILLS. " I care not liow I am physicked, so it be not by the adventure of a quack but advice of a physician, who, 1 am sure, will prescribe no more for me than may consist with my safety, and need doth require." — Old Divine. MHESE LIVER PILLS have now established i themselves as a favourite FAMILY APERIENT, as a safe and sure destroyer of WORMS in children, as a most effectual remedy for an INACTIVE LIVER, and consequently as an ANT1 BII. IOUS. Obstinate sores heal, and the STONE and GRAVEL are invariably cured under a course of them. The occasional use of these Pills, instead of any other Aperient, renders the COMPLEXION beautifully clear, and free from eruptions. Many DROP- SICAL persons are now never without these Pills. Taken a few nights before a VOYAGE, they prevent SEA- SICKNESS. They contain no Aloes, Gamboge, or Colo- cynth ; occasioning no Piles, nor any pain in their operation. By permission of the Board of Stamps and Taxes at Somerset- house, the proprietor has had the name of his in- valuable medicine, " Dr. John Armstrong's Liver Pills," engraved in white letters on the government 6tamp, to which he continues to affix, in red wax, his coat of arms, a Tower on a Shield of ermine and gold. The LIVER PILLS are now prepared only by the pro- prietor's new compounding agents, Edward Winstanley and Son. 7, Poultry, London, in the stead of John T. Eddy, of Bishop Stortford, who ceased to be the proprietor's agent on the 9th Feb., 1838, hut continues, he his heirs, adminis- trators, and assigns, by virtue of an agreement duly stamped and executed, bearing date Oct. 7th, 1837, liable to a penalty of 5001., if he or they ever divulge the secret of the piescrip- tion, or again prepare the Pills, or sell any other Pills of his or their preparing, under the name of Dr. John Armstrong's Liver Pills. The trade is informed that the proprietor, a gentleman of private fortune, has directed his new agents to put thirteen iioxes into every dozen packet, and that the Is. IJd. size only will now be prepared. Messrs. Winstanley are to supply only the London wholesale houses; to whom, there- fore, retailers are requested to address their orders. Sold retail by all patent medicine Vendors, in boxes, ac- companied with the late Dr. Armstrong's own directions, and some interesting cases, at Is. l^ d. each. N. B. Ask for " Dr. John Armstrong's Liver Pills." FRANKS'S SPECIFIC SOLUTION OF COPAIBA. WITHIN a period of two months upwards of » » three hundred patients were successfully treated at the Metropolitan Hospital, with FRANKS'S SPECIFIC SOLUTION OF COPAIBA. By Joseph Henry Green, Esq., F. R. S., one 0/ the Council of the Royal College of Surgeons, Sargeon to St. Thomas's Hospital, and Professor of Surgery in King's College, Lon- don. I have made a trial of Mr. Franks's Solution ' of Copaiba, at St. Thomas's Hospital, in a variety of cases of discharges in the male and female ; aud the results warrant my stating, that it is an effica- cious remedy, and one which does not produce the usual unpleasant effects of Copaiba. ( Signed) JOSEPH HENRY GREEN. 46, Lincoln's- inn- fielda, April 15, 1835. By Bramby Cooper, Esq., F. R. S., Surgeon to Guy's Hospital, and Lecturer on Anatomy, Sfc., Sfc.; and others most eminent in the medical profession. Mr. Bransby Cooper presents his complimenta to Mr. George Franks, and has great pleasure in bearing testimony to the efficacy of his Solution of Copaiba in gonorrhoea, for which disease Mr. Cooper has prescribed the Solution, in ten or twelve cases, with per. feet success. New. street. Spring Gardens, April 13,1S35. This invaluable medicine is confidently recommended in all cases of gonorrhoea, gleets, urethral discharges, spasmodic strictures, irritation of the kidneys, bladder, urethra, and prostate gland; its purifying effects upon the general health render it particularly applicable in all cases of relaxed fibre and nervous debility. Prepared only by GEORGE FRANKS, surgeon, 90, Black- friars road, London ; and may be had of his agents, Barclay and Sons, Farringdon street; Sutton and Co., Bow Church- yard ; Edwards, St. Paul's Churchyard; T. Butler, 4, Cheapside; Newberry and Sons, St. Paul's Churchyard ; Drew and Hey ward, Great Trinity lane; Mander, Weaver, and Co., Wolverhampton ; Mawhood, Evans, and Son, Liverpool; Dennis and Son, York. Scotland,— I. and R. Raimes, Leith Walk; Butler and Innis, Edinburgh. Ire- land,— at the Medical Hall, 54, Lower Sackville street, Dublin; and of all wholesale and retail patent medicine vendors in the United Kingdom. In bottles at 2s. 9d., 4s. 61!., and lis. each. Mr. Franks may be consulted daily until two o'clock. Caution The public are protected against counterfeits by the name, " George Franks, Blacktviars road," being engraved on the government stamp attached to each bottle. Sold by appointment, by Mr. Maher, 5, Congreve street, Birmingham ; Merridew, Coventry; and Bowman and Law, Manchester. ASHLEY COOPERS BOTANICAL PURIFY- ING PILLS are established by thirtyyears' experi- ence, are prescribed by most of the eminent Physicians and Surgeons in London, and are always administered at several public hospitals, as the only certain remedy for Gonorrhoea, Gleets, Strictures, and all other forms cf Ve- nereal diseases, in either sex, curing in a few days, by one small pill for a dose, with ease, secrecy, and safety. Their operation is imperceptible, they do not require theslightest confinement, or any alteration ol diet, beverage or exercise. They do not disagree with the stomach, nor cause any offensive smell to the breath, as is the case with all other medicinesin use for these complaints, and after a cure ef- fected by the use of these pills, the party willnotexperience any return of the complaint, as generally occurs after taking Balsam of Copaiba, and other drugs of the like nature, which only possessing a local action, rnerelysuppressed the complaint for a time, without eradicating it from the con- stitution, and the patient on undergoing a little more fa- tigue than ordinary, finds all the symptoms return, mid that they are suffering under the complaint as much as at first, and are at last constrained to have recourse to these pills, as the only certain cure. They are likewise a mostefficient remedy for Pimpled Faces, Scurf, Scorbutic Affections. and all Eruptions of the Skin. Captainsof vesselsshould make a point of always taking them to sea, their unrivalled effi- cacy incuring Scurvybeingknown throughoutthe world. The following letter selected from numerc us other pro- fessional recommendations rorwardeil to the proprietor when he firstoffered these pills to the public, may be considered interesting. From thuteminenisurgeon, the late Joshua Brookes, Esq., F. U. S., Professor of Anatomy, & c. & c. Theatre of Anatomy, Blenheim. street. Dear Cooper,— I have tried your pills in numerous instances, and my candid opinion is that they are a mostimproved system of treat, ment for those peculiar complaints for which you recommend them, curing with rapidity, and with a certainty that I had never before witnessed; but what I consider their most invaluable property is, that they entirely eradicate the complaint, and neverleavetho. se dis- tressing secondary symptoms ( that harass the patient for life) which usually arise after the use of those uncertain remedies, Mercury and Copaiba. I think you cannot fail to have a very large sale for them Believe me, yours, very truly, JOSHUA BROOKES. Dr. Borragan presents his compliments to Messrs. Hannay and Co., and writes to say, that having for some years prescribed Ashley Cooper's Pills to his patients, with the most successful results, he feels called upon to add his testimony to theirgreatcfficacyincuring sexual diseases, and they deserve well of the public profession The Purifying Drops are also a most valuable antiscorbutic medicine. Dr. B. has found them to be a decided specific for those eruptions of the skin which frequently appear at the rise and fall of the year. London, street, June 12,1839, Gentlemen,— t cannot express the feelings which induce me to forward my name, in addition to those who have grati fullyreturneil their thanks for a complete cure of gonorrhoea, by the use of Cooper's Botanical Pills, I beg merely lo say, that I have experi- enced an entire cure from the small quantity of six boxes of those invaluable pills, a very urgent and distressing species of the above disorder: and my gratitude shall be ever evinced in my strongest recommendation of them to all I may hereafter meet suffi- ring in the same manner. If this communication can be of the least service, I beg yon will accept it, merely reminding you, that if m> ide public my residence may be omitted I am, gentlemen, your much obliged aud obedient servant, JOHN HARRISON. Ashley Cooper's Botanical Purifying Pillsare sold in boxes at 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d. each, wholesale and retail, at HANNAY- and Co.' s General Patent Medicine Warehouse, 63, Oxford- street, the corner of Wells- street, London, where the public can besupplied with every Patent Medi- cine of lepute, ( with an allowance on taking six at one time) warranted genuine and fresh from the various makers. Orders by pos t, containing aremittance, punctually attended to, and the change, if any, can be returned with the order. Sold by appointment by W. Wood, High- street; R- Matthison, 71, Edgbaston- street ; Hodgetts, Spiceal- street; Watts, Snowliill; and Guest, Steelhouse- lnne, Birmingham; and by the principal medicine vendors in every other town in the kingdom. SNOOK'S APERIENT FAMILY PILLS, a most excellent medicine for bile, indigestion, giddiness of the head, piles, and dropsical complaints. Their composition is truly excellent; they do not contain any antiinonial or mercurial preparation whatever, and do not require the least confinement or alteration of diet ( mo- derate exerciso promotes their good effects); they seldom operate until ten or twelve hours after taken, and then very gently; they destroy worms, purify the humours, and evacu- ate all foul corruptions, whereby so many diseases are pro- duced ; hy removing obstructions, they cause the food to pass to its respective parts, becoming a good restorative and preservative of health to both sexes, and to those of a costive habit, a truly valuable treasure. Also SNOOK'S PECTORAL or COUGH PILLS, for coughs, colds, asthmas and shortness of breath. It is well known that co glis and colds ( if not soon removed) are, in many cases, attended with considerable danger; for the removal of which the Pectoral or Cough Pills are with con- fidence recommended as an excellent medicine, and in most cases a certain specific. A single box will be a sufficient trial to prove their good effects. SNOOK'S DENTIFRICE for the TEETH and GUMS. The Pillsare now prepared by Messrs. BARCLAY and SONS ( who have purchased the recipe from Mr. SNOOK) whose names are engraved on the government stamp affixed to each box ; without which they cannot be genuine. The Pills are sold in boxes, at Is. l^ d. and 2s. 9d. each. The Dentifrice in boxes, at Is. THEONLYCURE FOR CORNS AND BUNIONS r » AMSBOTTOM'S CORN and BUNION SOL- VENT. By the use of this valuable remedyimme- diate relief from pain is obtained, and by its successive application for a short period, the most obstinate Corns are entirelyrcmoved without recourseto the dangerous opera- tions of cutting or filing. The proprietorpledges himself that it does not contain caustic or anyotherarticlethat will inflame the skin; being white it will'iiot stain the stocking; and the advantage it has over plaister is mani fest, and fully appreciated, as the very high recommenda- tion bestowed upon it by everyindividual that has used it testifies. Price Is. ljd. and 2s. The various counterfeits that are attemptedto be im- posed upon the public in lieu of this invaluable remedy, render it imperativelynecessary for purchasers to ask for S. Ramsbottoin'sCorn and Bunion Solvent, and to see that it has the signature ol " S. Ramsbottom" written upon the label that is pasted on the outside of the wrapper of every genuine bottle, in addition to the name of the article, and words sold by Hannayand Co. 63, Oxford- street, being the name and address of the proprietor's wholesale agents. The following letter from Mr. John Winficld, of Bir- mingham, is one of many hundreds of the same tenor: — Gentlemen— Having read an advertisement in a Birmingham paper, I wa< induced to purchase from your agent, Mr. Maher, Ann- a tree t, a bill tie of Ramsbottom's Corn and Bunion Solvent;— after a week'sapplication I found it had thedesiredeffect. I havesince re- commended it to many ot myfriends. You are at liberty to make any use you pleaseof thiscommuoication.— YourobedientBervant, Birmingham, August6,1836. JOHN WINFIELD. Mr. Phipp, of Westbourn. road, Paddington green, writes lie had been so severe a sufferer from corns, as to be quite a cripple, requir- ing the aid of two sticks to walk with, for many months, until lie was recommended to try Ramsbottnin's Corn Solvent, which entirely cured him, and that he has not been troubled with them since, and will be most happy to answer any personal enquiries as to its efi'u cacy, ALSO FROM DR. GRENV1LLE. Dr. flrenville presents his compliments to Messrs. Hannayand Co., and begs to add his testimony ( publicly) to the efficacy of Rama bottom's Corn Solvent, which he purchased at their shop, when in London last season : it completely answers the purpose, the danger possible to arise by cutting them too deep is avoided, and it ia far more agreeable than plaister. Sold bv appointment by W. Wood, High- street,; Ri Matthison, 71, Edgbaston- street; Hodgetts, Spiceal- street; Watts, Snowhill; and Guest, Steelhotise- lane; and bv the principal patent medicine vendors in every other town in the kingdom. MULREADDY'S COUGH ELIXIR. ONE dose is sufficient to convince the most scrupu- lous of the invaluable and unfailing efficacy of Mu!- readdy's Cough Elixir, for the cure of coughs, colds, hoarseness, shortness of breath, asthma, difficulty of breathing, huskiness, and unpleasant tickling in the throat, night coHgh, with pain on the chest, & c. The paramount superiority of this medicine above every other now in use, for the cure of the above complaints, only requires to be known to prove the passport to its being, ere long, universally made use of for the cure of every description of Pulmonary Affection. To those who are unacquainted with the invaluable pro- perties of Mulreaddy's Cough Elixir, the following letters will exhibit its efficacy: — Manchester, Jan. 2nd, 1835, Dear Sir,— The cough medicine you sent me is certainly a most surprising remedy; six days ago 1 was unable to breathe, unless with great difficulty, attended with mucin coughing, which always kept my soft palate relaxed, and in a state of irritation, and the more I coughed the worseit was, and it, in its own turn, produced a constant excitement of coughing. I am now about, to the wonder of my friends and neighbours, entirely free from cough. One small phial of your inestimable medicine, ten years back; would have saved me not less than £ 3,000 in medical fees, but it would have done more— it would have saved my having had to swallow, from time to time, upwards of a hogshead of their nauseous, and, as tliey all proved, useless drugs. The agreeable flavour of the medicine ia a greatrecommendation: I think you ought to put it up and sell it to the public, and if any one should doubt its efficacy, refer them tome. I shall have the pleasure of being with you in a few days, when I shall pressun your consideration the propriety of making it up for sale; it would prove an enormous fortune to your grand- children. If you make up your mind to do so, as I am what the world styles an idle man, you may enlist me in your service in any way that you think would be useful. But 1 should advise you to place the management in the hands of one of the great medicine houses in London. Hannay'B. in Oxford - street, are being advertised in all the papers here, as wholesale agents for Ramsbottom's Corn Solvent, which, by the bye, my girl3 all say is really acure, and manyother medicines. 1 should say this would be a very good house, Oxford street being one of the most pub lie situations in Lou. don. All join me in kind remembrance to yourself and Mrs. M, Believe me, yours, very truly, T. Mulreaddy, E8q. ROBERT GRANT. Birkenhead, Jan., 1835, Dear Sir,— The bottle of Medicine you left for me the other day has greatly relieved the wheezing I have been so long subject to ; and I do not now find the cold produce the sensation it used previous to taking your medicine ; it used formerly to nip me on going out, and I seemed as though I had a string run through my body, and the breast aiuKback bones were drawn together. If you willbeso good as to give meauotlierhottle, I am sure it will work a pcrfectcure. I am, sir, your most obedient servant, T. Mulreaddv, Esq. NICHOLAS BROWN. Liverpool, Dec., 1834. MydearSir,— You most aasuredlydeserve the thanks ot society for presenting it with sucli an invaluable cure for Coughs. For years past, during the winter months, and aivvays on foggy days, have I heretofore been compelled to confine myself a close and soli- tary prisoner in my library, to pr event the possibility of being teinpted to join in conversation, the excitement of which always produced such violent paroxysms of coughing, that I have been in constant dread of sudden dissolution, by bursting of a blood- vessel. At the commencement of the present season, by your kind liberality, I com- menced taking the medicine you sent, and have taken twelve bottles. After I had taken three, I could respire aa vigourously as in the early part of my life, and I now believe that 1 was then perfectly cured— a cure not to have been expected at my advanced age, 80 years— but I persevered in taking it until 1 had consumed the whole twelve bottles. Your situation in life, I know, places you beyond the necessity of preparing an article ol the kind for sale, butit must and shall be done, and if you neglect to do it, my sincere wish is that you may be lugged out of your retirement, and compelled to provide it in quantities equal to the boundless waters; and you may rely upon it, that I, a locomotive proof of its wonderful power, will spare neither time nor trouble to promulgate its efficacy, until you will find your collage attacked by myriads of my former fellow- sufferers, for a share of your bounty, and I myself now apply for the first, trusting that your goodness will not suffer you to refuse me a pretty considerablequantity, and I promise to distribute it most usefully. Whenever you have made up for sale, send me one thou, sand bottlea. Ever your sincere well- wisher, T. Mulreaddy. Esq. w. HUGHES. Mr. Mulreaddy begs to observe, that to publish copies of the whole of the letters he has received of the above tenor, would require several volumes. The selection here pre- sented he considers quite sufficient, but begs to say, that upon trial of his Cough Elixir, it will give itself the best recommendation. It will be sold by his appointment, whole- sale and retail, by his agents, Messrs. H ANNAV and Co., 63, Oxford- street, London ; and retail by every other respecta- blevendorol'medicines in bottles at Is. l^ d. each. Purchasers should observe that it is wrapped up in white paper, on which, in a blue label with white letters, are printed the words,— Mulreaddy's Cough Elixir, pre- pared by Thomas Mulreaddy, Liverpool, and sold byhisap- pointment at Hannay and Co.' s, Patent Medicine Ware- house, 63, Oxford- street. London. Price Is. l% d. and 4s. 6d. Sold wholesale and retail by HANNAY and Co., 63> Oxford street, London, wholesale Patent Medicine Ven- dors and Perfumers to the Royal Family, where the public can be supplied with every patent and public medicine of repute; and also with the perfumes of all the respectable London perfumers, with an allowance on taking six or more of any other article at the same time. Sold by appointment by Wood, High- street; R. Mat- thison, 71, Edgbaston street; Hodgetts, Spiceal- street; Watts, Snowhill; Guest, Steelhouse- lane ; and by the principal patent medicine vendors in every other town in the kingdom. Printed and publishe by FRANCIS BASSETSHENSTON* FLINDBLI., of Lee Mount, in the parish of Edgbaston, at 38, New- street, Birmingham, where letters for the Editor maybe addressed, and where Advertisements and Orders will be received. ( All descriptions of Jobbing carefully and expeditiously executed.) Agents in Lon- don: Messrs. NEWTON and Co., 5, Warwick- square; and Mr. BARKER, 33, Fleet- street.— Saturday, Dec. 1, 1838.